The epic story of the planet's oldest trees and the making of the modern world. Humans have always revered long-lived trees... Zobraziť viac
This work looks in detail at all aspects of bird behaviour, ecology, taxonomy and conservation, considering each of the 80 American bird families in turn. The introductory sections cover ecological ... Zobraziť viac
This book covers the synthesis, reactions, and properties of elements and inorganic compounds for courses in descriptive inorganic chemistry. It is suitable for the one-semester (ACS-recommended) course or as a supplement in general chemistry courses... Zobraziť viac
The alpine treeline ecotone (ATE) is an area of transition high on mountains where closed canopy forests from lower elevations give way to the open alpine tundra and rocky expanses above. Alpine tundra is an island biome and ... Zobraziť viac
For several years there has been a growing interest in understanding the dynamics of parasites in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of ways in which they influence ecosystem functioning through their effects on host populations and communities... Zobraziť viac
The book aims to address the interdisciplinary targets of watershed management in mountain regions based on the current knowledge of the subject. The focus of the book is particularly on monitoring, research, ... Zobraziť viac
Environmental protection is a global issue that largely depends on effective and timely action at the local level. In The Environmental Planning Handbook, Tom and Katherine Daniels clarify complex environmental issues, ... Zobraziť viac
There are thousands of ways to change the decor of your apartment and breathe new life into your home, so it is not surprising that furniture, wall colour and decorative details become an extension of our lifestyle. Amongst the pages of this book, you... Zobraziť viac
Landscape ecology is an integrative and multi-disciplinary science and Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology reconciles the geological, botanical, zoological and human perspectives. In particular ,new paradigms and theories such as percolation, ... Zobraziť viac
This text is developed for the first course in Farm Management, typically taken by a junior/senior level student. Designed to introduce students to the key concepts on how to effectively manage a farm business, ... Zobraziť viac
Fills a gap for students of computational and theoretical chemistry by approaching the theories from a practical perspective, this textbook contains 16 different examples transforming the theories into applications invarious fields of chemistry... Zobraziť viac
Wie kommt der Geschmack ins Fertiggericht, und was macht Bonbons bunt? Jeder hat schon von Zusatzstoffen wie Glutamat und Aspartam gehört. Aber was hat es damit wirklich auf sich, und was verbirgt sich hinter E 965, E 650 und ... Zobraziť viac
Diese Sonderausgabe (2007) ist ein unveränderter Nachdruck des durchgesehnen Nachdrucks (1999) der 1. Aufl. (1997)... Zobraziť viac
Unravelling the Mystery of the Atomic Nucleus is a history of atomic and nuclear physics. It begins in 1896 with the discovery of radioactivity, which leads to the discovery of the nucleus at the center of the atom... Zobraziť viac
Cyanoprokaryotes are probably the oldest organisms with oxygen generating photosynthesis. However, their cell structure and type of asexual reproduction prove their eubacterial origin. In spite of their existence from ... Zobraziť viac
A definitive biography of the legendary leader of the Flying Tigers and the U.S. Fourteenth Air Force in China... Zobraziť viac
he Train Book traces the history and role of trains from the first steam engines to diesel engines and then to today's high-speed bullet trains. You'll take a journey through the most important trains of each period and see iconic trains such ... Zobraziť viac
