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Showing posts with label Science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science. Show all posts
4/3/10
3/8/10
Essentials of Conservation Biology, Fourth Edition
by Richard B. Primack
"Essentials of Conservation Biology (Fourth Edition)" combines theory and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and environmental economics, education, ethics, law and the social sciences. It is beautifully illustrated and is written in clear, non-technical language. The book's broad, up-to-date coverage and its extensive bibliography with over 1,000 references also make it invaluable to graduate students and researchers. This new edition now comes with a Glossary.
"Essentials of Conservation Biology (Fourth Edition)" combines theory and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and environmental economics, education, ethics, law and the social sciences. It is beautifully illustrated and is written in clear, non-technical language. The book's broad, up-to-date coverage and its extensive bibliography with over 1,000 references also make it invaluable to graduate students and researchers. This new edition now comes with a Glossary.
3/7/10
3/6/10
North Carolina Waterfalls: A Hiking and Photography Guide
by Kevin Adams
Since its original publication in 1994, North Carolina Waterfalls has been the most comprehensive guide available to one of the prime natural features of the Tar Heel State. This new edition includes over 600 waterfalls, with detailed directions and trail and beauty ratings for the major waterfalls on public land. For the first time, waterfalls located on private land will be listed, although directions won't be provided....
Since its original publication in 1994, North Carolina Waterfalls has been the most comprehensive guide available to one of the prime natural features of the Tar Heel State. This new edition includes over 600 waterfalls, with detailed directions and trail and beauty ratings for the major waterfalls on public land. For the first time, waterfalls located on private land will be listed, although directions won't be provided....
3/5/10
Introduction to Remote Sensing, Fourth Edition
by James B. Campbell PhD
This popular text introduces students to widely used forms of remote sensing imagery and their applications in plant sciences, hydrology, earth sciences, and land use analysis. Providing comprehensive coverage of principal topics in the field, the bookโ€�s 4 sections and 21 chapters are carefully designed as independent units that instructors can select from as needed for their courses. Relevant case studies and review questions that reinforce the concepts presented in each chapter make this book essential reading for students in remote sensing. Illustrations include 28 color plates and nearly 400 black-and-white images and figures.
3/4/10
Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It
by Robert Glennon
In the middle of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas casinos use billions of gallons of water for fountains, pirate lagoons, wave machines, and indoor canals. Meanwhile, the town of Orme, Tennessee, must truck in water from Alabama because it has literally run out.ย Robert Glennon captures the irony and tragedy of America s water crisis in a book that is both frightening and wickedly comical. From manufactured snow for tourists in Atlanta to trillions of gallons of water flushed down the toilet each year, Unquenchable reveals the heady extravagances and everyday inefficiencies that are sucking the nation dry.ย The looming catastrophe remains hidden as government diverts supplies from one area to another to keep water flowing from the tap. But sooner rather than later, the shell game has to end. And when it does, shortages will threaten not only the environment, but every aspect of American life: we face shuttered power plants and jobless workers, decimated fi sheries and contamin...
In the middle of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas casinos use billions of gallons of water for fountains, pirate lagoons, wave machines, and indoor canals. Meanwhile, the town of Orme, Tennessee, must truck in water from Alabama because it has literally run out.ย Robert Glennon captures the irony and tragedy of America s water crisis in a book that is both frightening and wickedly comical. From manufactured snow for tourists in Atlanta to trillions of gallons of water flushed down the toilet each year, Unquenchable reveals the heady extravagances and everyday inefficiencies that are sucking the nation dry.ย The looming catastrophe remains hidden as government diverts supplies from one area to another to keep water flowing from the tap. But sooner rather than later, the shell game has to end. And when it does, shortages will threaten not only the environment, but every aspect of American life: we face shuttered power plants and jobless workers, decimated fi sheries and contamin...
3/3/10
The Transition Handbook: From Oil Dependency to Local Resilience (Transition Guides)
by Rob Hopkins
We live in an oil-dependent world, arriving at this level of dependency in a very short space of time by treating petroleum as if it were in infinite supply. Most of us avoid thinking about what happens when oil runs out (or becomes prohibitively expensive), but The Transition Handbook shows how the inevitable and profound changes ahead can have a positive outcome. These changes can lead to the rebirth of local communities that will grow more of their own food, generate their own power, and build their own houses using local materials. They can also encourage the development of local currencies to keep money in the local area.There are now over 30 โ€�transition townsโ€� in the UK, Australia and New Zealand with more joining as the idea takes off. They provide valuable experience and lessons-learned for those of us on this side of the Atlantic. With little proactive thinking at the governmental level, communities are taking matters into their own hands and acting locally. If...
We live in an oil-dependent world, arriving at this level of dependency in a very short space of time by treating petroleum as if it were in infinite supply. Most of us avoid thinking about what happens when oil runs out (or becomes prohibitively expensive), but The Transition Handbook shows how the inevitable and profound changes ahead can have a positive outcome. These changes can lead to the rebirth of local communities that will grow more of their own food, generate their own power, and build their own houses using local materials. They can also encourage the development of local currencies to keep money in the local area.There are now over 30 โ€�transition townsโ€� in the UK, Australia and New Zealand with more joining as the idea takes off. They provide valuable experience and lessons-learned for those of us on this side of the Atlantic. With little proactive thinking at the governmental level, communities are taking matters into their own hands and acting locally. If...
3/2/10
When the Rivers Run Dry: Water--The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-first Century
by Fred Pearce
In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and its ramifications for us all.
โ€�A strongโ€”and scaryโ€”case that a worldwide water shortage is the most fearful looming environmental crisis. With a drumbeat of facts both horrific (thousands of wells in India and Bangladesh are poisoned by fluoride and arsenic) and fascinating (it takes 20 tons of water to make one pound of coffee), the former New Scientist news editor documents a โ€�kind of cataclysmโ€� already affecting many of the worldโ€�s great rivers.โ€� โ€”Publishers Weekly, starred review
โ€�Oil we can replace. Water we canโ€�tโ€”which is why this book is both so ominous and so important.โ€� โ€”Bill McKibben, ...
In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and its ramifications for us all.
โ€�A strongโ€”and scaryโ€”case that a worldwide water shortage is the most fearful looming environmental crisis. With a drumbeat of facts both horrific (thousands of wells in India and Bangladesh are poisoned by fluoride and arsenic) and fascinating (it takes 20 tons of water to make one pound of coffee), the former New Scientist news editor documents a โ€�kind of cataclysmโ€� already affecting many of the worldโ€�s great rivers.โ€� โ€”Publishers Weekly, starred review
โ€�Oil we can replace. Water we canโ€�tโ€”which is why this book is both so ominous and so important.โ€� โ€”Bill McKibben, ...
3/1/10
Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
by Princeton Review
Studying for the AP Environmental Science exam just got easier โ€” the proven strategies in this guidebook will help you score your best on the AP test. Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2010 Edition comes from the AP experts at The Princeton Review, and it includes:
โ€ข2 full-length AP Environmental Science practice tests with detailed explanations
โ€ขComprehensive review of key labs youโ€�ll need to know for the test
โ€ขQuick-study lists of important Environmental Science Terms for handy reference
โ€ขDetailed walk-through of the free-response section of the AP exam
โ€ขThorough review of all laboratory exercises โ€” master the key material in time for test day
Studying for the AP Environmental Science exam just got easier โ€” the proven strategies in this guidebook will help you score your best on the AP test. Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2010 Edition comes from the AP experts at The Princeton Review, and it includes:
โ€ข2 full-length AP Environmental Science practice tests with detailed explanations
โ€ขComprehensive review of key labs youโ€�ll need to know for the test
โ€ขQuick-study lists of important Environmental Science Terms for handy reference
โ€ขDetailed walk-through of the free-response section of the AP exam
โ€ขThorough review of all laboratory exercises โ€” master the key material in time for test day
2/28/10
2/27/10
2/26/10
Secrets of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants
by Lewis Hill
Techniques for those who want to discover the satisfaction of propagating. 103,000 copies in print.
Techniques for those who want to discover the satisfaction of propagating. 103,000 copies in print.
2/25/10
Soil Science Simplified
by Helmut Kohnke
This useful handbook was written for those who want to become acquainted with the basic concepts and principles of soils but are not ready for an extensive study. Includes an assortment of helpful tables, maps and line drawings.
This useful handbook was written for those who want to become acquainted with the basic concepts and principles of soils but are not ready for an extensive study. Includes an assortment of helpful tables, maps and line drawings.
2/24/10
2/23/10
Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply
by Vandana Shiva
In her latest book, "the South's best known environmentalist" (New Internationalist) and 1993 Right Livelihood Award winner, Vandana Shiva, continues her path-breaking work on uncovering the devastating human and environmental impacts of corporate-engineered international trade agreements. In Stolen Harvest, she charts the impacts of industrial agriculture and what they mean for small farmers, the environment, and the quality and healthfulness of the foods we eat. A short, impassioned, and inspiring book that will shape the debate about genetic engineering and commercial agriculture for years to come.
In her latest book, "the South's best known environmentalist" (New Internationalist) and 1993 Right Livelihood Award winner, Vandana Shiva, continues her path-breaking work on uncovering the devastating human and environmental impacts of corporate-engineered international trade agreements. In Stolen Harvest, she charts the impacts of industrial agriculture and what they mean for small farmers, the environment, and the quality and healthfulness of the foods we eat. A short, impassioned, and inspiring book that will shape the debate about genetic engineering and commercial agriculture for years to come.
2/22/10
2/21/10
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