Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Troubled Waters: Asian Carp & the Great Lakes
Book SynopsisAsian carp were first introduced into the southern United States in the early 1970s to remove algae from farmed catfish ponds. Flooding in the early 1900s caused many of the catfish farm ponds to overflow, and Asian carp were released into local waterways in the Mississippi River basin. The carp have since migrated northward up the Mississippi River, becoming the most abundant species in some areas of the River. Asian carp are of particular concern to the Great Lakes region because of the potential harm they could cause to the native ecosystem. Asian carp currently present in the Mississippi River physically lack a stomach, so they must continually feed on aquatic vegetation. Native fish species have difficulty competing with Asian carp because of their rapid consumption of resources. This book provides an overview and background of the threat of Asian carp migrating into the Great Lakes and what can be done to avoid this threat.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanotechnology: Looking Ahead
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£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Pollution & its Relation to Climate
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£192.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Recent Trends in Biotechnology: Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe revolution in technology has led to the emergence of biotechnology which is one of the most rapidly moving branches of science and holds a lot of promises and surprises for the present and future. Spread over fourteen chapters, the book starts with ageing followed by application of RNAi and then moves to transcription regulation of plant genes. The book focuses upon the latest research and developments in diverse areas like vaccines, chemistry-biology interphase, application of bioinformatics tools, enzyme technology and mycoremediation, philosophical implication of biotechnology and genetic diversity in Indian populations.
£179.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanoscience, Nanomanufacturing & Nanoelectronics
Book SynopsisNanotechnology is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale and is also very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale. This book discusses nanostructures and their properties which are critical to understanding and developing innovations in biological systems, therapeutic agents, and medicine and health.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nanotechnology Considerations for the EPA & FDA
Book SynopsisNanotechnology, a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering and technology, is focused on understanding, controlling and exploiting the unique properties of matter than can emerge at scales of 1 to 100 nanometers. A key issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protect human health, safety, and the environment as nanoscale materials and products are researched, developed, manufactured, used, and discarded. While the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnology is believed by many to offer significant economic and societal benefits, some research results have raised concerns about the potential adverse environmental, health, and safety implications of nanoscale materials. This book explores the nanotechnology considerations facing the EPA and FDA today.
£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 10
Book SynopsisThe environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. Effects stemming from the choices made by the human population in regards to environmental health are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for other organisms. This series covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields focusing on the environment including current research data on spatial interpolation techniques for environmental data; the environmental degradation paradigm in Africa; wind erosion and wind turbines; as well as the effects of soil pollution and its relation with morbidity in shoreline areas.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 11
Book SynopsisThe environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. Effects stemming from the choices made by the human population in regards to environmental health are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for other organisms. This series covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields focusing on the environment including current research data on hydro-geological and soil setting for controlling the water logging hazards in dry land cultivation; rainwater harvesting and soil water conservation techniques for crop production in semi-arid areas; and urbanisation and parasitoids.
£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Encyclopedia of Polymer Research: 2 Volume Set
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£329.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Modern Concepts in Nanotechnology Research
Book SynopsisNanotechnology has continuously evolved sharing with past technologies the same approaches to science policy, therefore, it is problematic to consider nanotechnology as a radical change in the development of technology. This book offers an overview of structure--property relationships, synthesis and purification, and potential applications of electrospun nanofibres and nanotubes. The collection of topics in this book aims to reflect the diversity of recent advances in nanotechnology with a broad perspective which will be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Agricultural Issues & Policies: Volume 1
Book SynopsisAgriculture is one of the defining elements of a nation. This series consists of analyses on a variety of agricultural issues including (but not limited to) developments, policies, programs, trade, trends and economics. (Topics will be seen from a U.S. perspective, but not to the exclusion of other countries particularly when the discussion has an international scope).
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Nuts: Properties, Consumption & Nutrition
Book SynopsisSeveral epidemiological studies have revealed that people who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease. Clinical trials have found that consumption of various nuts such as almonds and walnuts can lower serum LDL cholesterol concentrations. Although nuts contain various substances thought to possess cardioprotective effects, scientists believe that their Omega 3 fatty acid profile is at least in part responsible for the hypolipidemic response observed in clinical trials. This book presents current research in the study of nut properties, consumption and nutrition.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cellulase: Types & Action, Mechanism, & Uses
Book SynopsisCellulase refers to a class of enzymes produced chiefly by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans that catalyse the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose. The enormous potential that cellulases have in biotechnology is the driving force for continuous basic and applied research on these biocatalysts from fungi and bacteria. Cellulases are found in many fields, such as animal feeding, brewery and wine, food, textile and laundry, pulp and paper products. The growing interest toward the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars has generated an additional request for cellulases and their related enzymes. This book presents research in the study of cellulase, including biotechnological applications of microbial cellulases; using agro-industrial by-products as raw material for cellulase production; and the enzyme saccharification of cereal crop residues using dilute alkali pre-treatment.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Materials Science Research: Volume 4
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£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Micro & Nanomanufacturing Research
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£67.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Desalination: Solutions & Roadmap for an Improved
Book SynopsisThis book explores desalination technologies in the United States, which are increasingly used for municipal and industrial water supplies and reclamation of contaminated supplies. An issue for Congress is the federal role in desalination research, demonstration and full-scale facilities, and regulatory requirements. Constraints on wider adoption include financial, environmental, regulatory issues and concerns. Desalination processes generally treat seawater or brackish water to produce a stream of freshwater, and a separate, saltier stream of water that has to be disposed (often called waste concentrate). Its attractions include creation of a new freshwater source from otherwise unusable waters, and its independence from precipitation, runoff, storage, and recharge. Many states (most notably Florida, California and Texas) and cities are actively researching and investigating the feasibility of large-scale desalination plants for municipal water supplies.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Photovoltaics: Local Industry Development,
Book SynopsisThe U.S. photovoltaic (PV) industry is forecast to grow in both the short term and the long term. It represents a significant opportunity for economic development and job creation in communities throughout the United States. The PV industry is best regarded as two major sectors: PV products (a sector of businesses that manufacture raw materials, PV modules and other components) and PV energy generation (a sector of services centred on the purchase of components and the installation of PV systems). This book provides background on the PV industry with a focus on helping communities evaluate opportunities in the photovoltaic industry and develop a strategic approach appropriate to a specific community.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 24
Book SynopsisThis series covers leading-edge research focusing on the environment, including current research data on the acclimation to a changing environment in Arabidopsis Thaliana; the impact of methomyl and carbofuran insecticides on the environment and their remediation by photochemical processes; systemic insecticides; phyrethroid environmental exposure as a risk factor for mammal diseases; the effect of zinc on primary and secondary metabolism of Datura innoxia and Datura sanguinea; soot particle suspensions and the stability of related foams and emulsion; ventilation and indoor air quality; and the utilisation of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous in carp culture ponds.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Evergreens: Types, Ecology & Conservation
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the types, ecology and conservation of evergreens. Topics discussed in this compilation include evergreen conifer forests in Hokkaido and Sakhalin, Japan; light responses and gender issues in the domestication process of Yerba-Mate evergreens; spatio-temporal variation in edge effects on the herpetofauma of a Mexican tropical rain forest; conservation of the Chinese cathay silver fir; ecological significance of leaf longevity of the cerrado woody species; and temperature and transpiration effects of selective cutting of large trees in a broad-leaved evergreen forest in central Cambodia.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Acetonitrile: Properties, Applications & Health
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£67.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Regional EIA & Risk Assessment in a Fast
Book SynopsisThis book presents in graphic detail what is arguably the first-ever regional environmental impact assessment and risk assessment done in India, perhaps the first-ever of its kind in the third world. More importantly the book is archetypal; its utility value and message goes well beyond its immediate context because the story of the Manali Industrial Complex that it narrates can very easily be a story of any other industrial cluster in the third world.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Toroidal Shells
Book SynopsisAlthough research papers on toroidal shells can be found in academic journals, unfortunately, there is no published book dedicated to this subject. This book is the first one in the field, which covers analytical solutions, slender toroidal shells, vibration, pipe system etc. This book is suitable for all engineering under and postgraduates, researchers and scientists.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Feed Market Dynamics & U.S. Livestock
Book SynopsisThis book provides a review of the current feed market dynamics including the major emerging issues and their implications for the U.S. livestock sector and Congress and background information on the market structure of the U.S. feed grain sector.
£49.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Ferroelectrics: New Research
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of ferroelectrics. Topics discussed in this compilation include metal ferroelectric insulator semiconductor field effect transistors; resonant and non-resonant microwave absorption studies in multiferroic materials; the nanoscale ferroelectric behavior of GeSbTe films studied by piezoresponse force microscopy; composition design and electrical properties'' investigation of silver-containing perovskite lead-free piezoelectric ceramics; low temperature fabrication of high-k and ferroelectric thin films for capacitive applications and coplanar waveguide ferrolectric thin film microwave phase shifters.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Energy Vision for the U.S. Virgin Islands
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£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Multiple-Use Management of Protected Natural
Book SynopsisThis book takes a multidisciplinary approach to integrative protected area management, drawing from perspectives in policy science, environmental science, political ecology and silviculture to address the historical, socio-political, economic and biophysical origins of contemporary conflicts in resource use and management. While this case study reflects the sets of conditions specific to Aiako Harria, it nonetheless provides broadly applicable lessons and methodological approaches in sustainable multiple-use protected area management, particularly in Europe.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cybersecurity for the Electric Smart Grid:
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Export
Book SynopsisThe Obama Administration believes strongly that the United States must lead the clean energy economy of the 21st century. When more of our electricity comes from clean energy, our economy will be more stable, our country more secure, our people healthier and our environment more sustainable. In addition, building a robust clean energy industry will help create the high-paying, high-technology jobs our country''s future requires. This book examines the U.S. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative which the Obama Administration has launched and which is the most concerted effort to date to develop America''s capacity for manufacturing clean energy technologies.
£63.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Clean Energy: Benefits & Lessons for States
Book SynopsisThis book organises and presents a comprehensive review of the multiple benefits of clean energy, together with an analytical framework that states can use to assess those benefits during the development and implementation of clean energy policies and programs. State clean energy initiatives can produce significant savings in fuel and electricity costs, the environment and public health and the economy.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Bioinformatics Research: New Developments
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£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc America's Great Outdoors: A National Commitment
Book SynopsisIn April 2010, President Obama launched the America''s Great Outdoors Initiative, calling on the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality to develop a 21st-century conservation agenda that will protect America''s natural and cultural resources, and connect people to the outdoors through jobs, education, recreation, and service. Conservation of our natural, cultural and historic resources is an American tradition, shaping who we are as a nation. This book highlights this Administration''s work to date under the America''s Great Outdoors (AGO) initiative.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Commercial Shipbuilding Lessons for Navy
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Oil Prices: Fundamentals, Fluctuations & Impacts
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Oak: Ecology, Types & Management
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£152.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Spruce: Ecology, Management & Conservation
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the ecology, management and conservation of spruce. Topics discussed include Norway spruce picea abies regeneration and canopy disturbance in a carpathian subalpine forest; uncultured archaea in spruce rhizospheres and mycorrhizas; reversible variations in some wood properties of Norway spruce depending on the tree felling date; Vitamin C as a stress bioindicator of Norway spruce and landscape spruce planning management.
£67.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Carbon Capture Beyond 2020: Basic Research Needs
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£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Environmental Research: Volume 25
Book SynopsisThis series covers leading-edge research focusing on the environment, including current research data on black carbon and micro-organisms in aquatic systems; bamboo ecology, management and conservation; particulate problems in Delhi, India; the socio-economic effects of coastal environmental changes in Central Italy; lipo-polysaccharide endotoxins as emergent contaminants in reclaimed wastewater and landscape transformation in rural Italy and its economic effects.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biomass for Biopower: Feedstock Supply
Book SynopsisBiopower -- a form of renewable energy -- is the generation of electric power from biomass feedstocks. Biopower, which comprised about 1% of electricity generation in 2008, may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide energy security, and promote economic development. Federal policy-makers are supporting biopower through feedstock supply analysis and biopower technology assessments.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Telework in the Federal Government
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Justice Efforts at the EPA
Book SynopsisThis book examines the efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect human health and the environment for overburdened populations by developing and implementing guidance on incorporating environmental justice into the EPA''s rulemaking process. All too often, low-income, minority and tribal Americans live in the shadows of the worst pollution, facing disproportionate health impacts and greater obstacles to economic growth in communities that cannot attract businesses and jobs. Every American deserves clean air, water and land in the places where they live, work, play and learn. The EPA hopes to lead by example in expanding the conversation on environmentalism and working for environmental justice, now and in the future.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Honey: Current Research & Clinical Applications
Book SynopsisIn the last few years, with increasing frequency, modern medicine directs attention to natural products with biological and therapeutic properties and their use in clinical practice. The major arguments for implementing natural products, such as honey, are low cost and the absence of antimicrobial resistance risk. This book presents original current research and clinical results on the leading edge of honey research. Topics discussed include the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties of honey; possible anticancer and anti-diabetic properties of honey; immunomodulatory effects of honey on cutenous and immune cells during wound healing process; topical applications of honey and the use of honey in the treatment of burns, non-healing wounds and eye diseases.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Feed The Future: The U.S. Global Food Security &
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources,
Book SynopsisThe United States faces important decisions about future energy supply and use. A key question is how renewable energy resources might be used to meet U.S. energy needs in general, and to meet U.S. electricity needs specifically. This book provides a summary of U.S. electricity generation potential from wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean-hydrokinetic, and biomass sources of renewable energy. An assessment of U.S. renewable electricity generation potential and how renewables might satisfy electric power sector demand is discussed, as are the challenges, issues and barriers that might limit renewable electricity generation deployment.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Ocean Energy: Technologies & Potential
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£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Food Labeling: Fda Protections &
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£49.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Invasive Species: Threats, Ecological Impact &
Book SynopsisMany species of plants, microbes, and animals have been introduced around the world. Species are considered "invasive" or "alien" when they are not native to an area, but become established and cause, or are likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the threats, ecological impacts and control methods relating to invasive species. Topics include thermochemical processing of wood from invasive arboreal species for sustainable bioenergy generation; invasive rodents in the U.S.; invasive Buprestid beetle species monitoring; the invasive beaver castor canadensis of the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago; leaf-cutting ants; invasive species and accurate ecological assessment in freshwater pollution; and the aquarium trade as a pathway for the introduction of invasive species in Mexico.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Water Utility Approaches & Responses to Climate
Book SynopsisClimate change poses a variety of challenges for water management, and there is a need to develop methods for understanding and managing risk. While much has been written about the projected impacts of climate change at the continental or regional scale, scientists are quick to caution decision makers about using projections based on global circulation models (GCMs) for local decision making. This uncertainty about specific impacts on local systems has raised concern about the ability of water resource managers to plan for climate and hydrological changes at the local scale, and has spurred recent activity to develop methods for understanding vulnerabilities, including how to downscale climate models. This book examines and documents the steps taken by some of the leading utilities in an attempt to identify the emergent characteristics of water utility climate change vulnerability assessments.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 11
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors across the globe, including recent research in renewable energy, emerging energy technologies and sustainable development; the production of biofuels in the Italian energy system; hydrogen production in the dark fermentation process; price effects of biofuel tax credits and blending mandates; wind power as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable source of renewable energy; and using aquatic plants as biofuel sources.
£149.99
