How do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good? Models are at the centre of everything we do... Zobraziť viac
This book was written 30 years ago as the first synthesis of European and Anglo-American methods in vegetation ecology. Upon its publication in 1974, it rapidly became the standard text for the study of vegetation ... Zobraziť viac
Concern about future supplies of fresh water to society, to meet the full range of human needs, now comes very high on the priority list of global societal issues. An overarching issue, which this book addresses, ... Zobraziť viac
Richly illustrated and packed with numerous examples, this unique global perspective introduces wetland ecology from basic principles to advanced applications. Thoroughly revised and reorganised, this new edition ... Zobraziť viac
Population ecology has matured to a sophisticated science with astonishing potential for contributing solutions to wildlife conservation and management challenges. And yet, much of the applied power of ... Zobraziť viac
Wer einen Blick in die hervorragend künstlerisch gestalteten Bestimmungsbücher von Professor Amann wirft, wird sich der Faszination, die von der Farbqualität und der naturgetreuen Wiedergabe der Abbildungen ausgeht, nicht entziehen können... Zobraziť viac
Atkins' Physical Chemistry is widely acknowledged by students and lecturers alike around the globe to be the textbook of choice for studying physical chemistry. Now in its tenth edition, the text has been enhanced ... Zobraziť viac
Interdisciplinary knowledge is becoming more and more important to the modern scientist. This textbook covers bioanalytical chemistry (mainly the analysis of proteins and DNA) and explains everything for the nonbiologist... Zobraziť viac
A masterful introduction to the cell biology that you need to know! This critically acclaimed textbook offers you a modern and unique approach to the study of cell biology. It emphasizes that cellular structure, function, ... Zobraziť viac
The second edition Molecular Microbiology: Diagnostic Principles, and Practice takes an innovative approach to the dramatic and exciting advances in diagnostic microbiology. Zobraziť viac
Following the hugely successful The Science Book and The Math Book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries... Zobraziť viac
Dieses großformatige Buch fasst unser gesamtes Wissen über das Leben der Urzeit zusammen. Es besticht durch über 2.500 faszinierende Bilder in außergewöhnlicher Qualität sowie informative und spannende Fachbeiträge hochkarätiger Autoren... Zobraziť viac
Revised and updated, this guide provides gardeners with information and photos of 8,000 different plants, from shrubs and trees to perennials, annuals, biennials and bulbs and cacti, cataloged and organized by color, growing season and size... Zobraziť viac
This fantastic resource of weather and climate is incredibly comprehensive, interesting, wide ranging and beautifully presented. Written by a team of international experts, it provides an impressive overview of our globe, ... Zobraziť viac
New developments in the discussions of climate change and conservation of energy are prompting utilities to undergo the largest changes in their history, transforming them from regulated commodity energy firms to low-carbon network operators... Zobraziť viac
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Big Bang is an accessible, authoritative, and entertaining introduction to the... Zobraziť viac
Could there be a civilization on a mote of dust? How much of your fate have you made? Who cleans the universe? Through more than fifty Koans - pleasingly paradoxical vignettes following the ancient Zen tradition ... Zobraziť viac
Over its previous four editions, Economics of the Environment has established itself as the standard student reader for environmental economics courses... Zobraziť viac
The exquisite symmetry of the star-shaped blooms of saxifrages has captivated gardeners for centuries. Close observation of their fine markings, artful color combinations, and graceful presence makes it eminently ... Zobraziť viac
