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  • The Earth Transformed

    An Introduction to Human Impacts on the Environment

    de Andrew S. Goudie, Heather A. Viles ...
    The Earth Transformed answers the need for a concise, non-technical introduction to the ways in which the natural environment has been and is being affected by human activities. It is simply and engagingly written, and illustrated with maps, diagrams, figures and photographs.Among the subjects described and considered by the authors are desertification, deforestation, wetland management, ... Leer más

    $66.00 USD

  • Geomorphology in the Anthropocene

    de Andrew S. Goudie, Heather A. Viles ...
    The Anthropocene is a major new concept in the Earth sciences and this book examines the effects on geomorphology within this period. Drawing examples from many different global environments, this comprehensive volume demonstrates that human impact on landforms and land-forming processes is profound, due to various driving forces, including: use of fire; extinction of fauna; development of ... Leer más

    $76.99 USD

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  • Reconstructing Ocean History

    A Window into the Future

    Edición de Fatima Abrantes, Alan Mix ...
    This volume is one outcome of the 6th International Conference on Paleoceano graphy (ICP VI). The conference was held August 23-28, 1998 in Lisbon, Portugal. The meeting followed the traditional format of a small number of invited oral presentations complemented by a large number ofcontributed posters. Over 550 participants attended, representing thirty countries and nearly 450 posters were ... Leer más

    $188.99 USD

  • Rocks and Minerals of The World

    Geology for Kids - Minerology and Sedimentology

    de Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Rocks & Minerals Books
    Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today! ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • Hot Air

    Meeting Canada's Climate Change Challenge

    de Jeffrey Simpson, Mark Jaccard, Nic Rivers ...
    Here’s a clear, believable book for Canadians concerned about our situation — and it offers a solution.It’s a brilliant mix. To “Canada’s best mind on the environment,” Mark Jaccard, who won the 2006 Donner Prize for an academic book in this area, you add Nic Rivers, a researcher who works with him at Simon Fraser University. Then you add Jeffrey Simpson, the highly respected Globe and Mail ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Nuclear Geophysics

    Applications in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Agriculture and Environmental Science

    de V.I. Ferronsky ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    The fundamentals of methods in nuclear geophysics and their practical applications in engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, agriculture and environmental science are discussed in this book. The methods and apparatus based on absorption and scattering of gamma and neutron radiation for determination of density and soil moisture in natural conditions are presented in Chapters 2, 3, and 4. ... Leer más

    $143.99 USD

  • Sediment Records of Biomass Burning and Global Change

    Edición de James S. Clark, Helene Cachier, Brian J. Stocks, Johann G. Goldammer ...
    Series Libro 51 - Nato ASI Subseries I
    Biomass burning profoundly affects atmospheric chemistry, the carbon cycle, and climate and may have done so for millions of years.Bringing together renowned experts from paleoecology, fire ecology, atmospheric chemistry, and organic chemistry, the volume elucidates the role of fire during global changes of the past and future. Topics covered include: the characterization of combustion products ... Leer más

    $287.99 USD

  • Sequence Stratigraphy of the Lower Miocene Moghra Formation in the Qattara Depression, North Western Desert, Egypt

    de Safiya M. Hassan ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    The Qattara Depression is part of the Northwestern Desert in Egypt and is home to the second lowest point in Africa at -133 meters below sea level. Therefore, before any projects can be carried out in this area, we must first understand the geology of the land. The present study deals with the high-resolution sequence stratigraphic analysis of the Lower Miocene Moghra Formation outcrops in the ... Leer más

    $49.99 USD

  • The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth

    The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere

    de Eric Smith, Harold J. Morowitz ...
    Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. Combining geology, geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, evolution and statistical physics to create an inclusive picture of the living state, the authors develop the argument that the emergence of life was a necessary cascade ... Leer más

    $65.99 USD

  • Seismic Hydrocarbon Exploration

    2D and 3D Techniques

    de Hamid N. Alsadi ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book presents the essential principles and applications of seismic oil-exploration techniques. It concisely covers all stages in exploration activities (data field acquisition, data processing and interpretation), supplementing the main text with a wealth of (>350) illustrations and figures. The book concentrates on the physics of the applied principles, avoiding intricate mathematical ... Leer más

    $107.99 USD

  • The Joy of Science

    Seven Principles for Scientists Seeking Happiness, Harmony, and Success

    de Roel Snieder, Jen Schneider ...
    We live in an age where working in science or engineering offers tremendous professional opportunities - the pace of scientific development is truly breathtaking. Yet many researchers struggle with the pressures of the fast-paced academic workplace, and struggle to harmonize their work and personal lives. The result can be burnout, exhaustion, and stress on a personal level, and difficulty in ... Leer más

    $27.99 USD

  • Magic of Minerals and Rocks

    de Dirk J. Wiersma ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Magic of Minerals and Rocks, featuring 135 splendid color photographs, ranges from vast rock-landscapes recorded in Europe, America, Australia, and Iceland right down to finely detailed images of a few square millimeters. Close-ups of crystals, gems, and fossils are alternated with micro-images of the minute textures and patterns that emerge from thin, translucent sections of rocks and minerals. ... Leer más

    $49.99 USD