This book introduces an interdisciplinary framework to understand the interaction between terrestrial ecosystems and climate change. It reviews basic meteorological, hydrological and ecological concepts to examine the physical, ... Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive account of knowledge of the natural world in Europe, c.1500-1700. Articles by leading specialists describe how new ideas, discoveries, and institutions shaped the ways in which nature came to be studied, understood, and used... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a comprehensive account of knowledge of the natural world in Europe, c.1500-1700. Often referred to as the Scientific Revolution, this period saw major transformations in fields as diverse as anatomy and astronomy... Zobraziť viac
This volume provides a synthetic account of the history of the social sciences since the late eighteenth century. While there are many historical books on particular disciplines, there are very few about the social sciences generally... Zobraziť viac
Brings together a group of highly respected specialists to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of modern science in national, transnational, and global contexts. Exploring local contexts of science... Zobraziť viac
Buying Defence and Security in Europe is the first critical evaluation of the EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive 2009/81/EC, which is now the basis for public and private entities buying armaments and sensitive goods and services in the EU... Zobraziť viac
What can ecological science contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of the natural systems that underpin human well-being? Bridging the natural, physical and social sciences, this book shows how ecosystem ecology... Zobraziť viac
Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities... Zobraziť viac
Teaching Children English is a training course for teachers of English as a foreign language to young learnes, aged 7 years... Zobraziť viac
Metal contamination is one of the most ubiquitous, persistent and complex environmental issues, encompassing legacies of the past (e.g. abandoned mines) as well as impending, but poorly studied, threats (e.g. metallo-nanomaterials)... Zobraziť viac
Written by an experienced author team that includes examiners, a practising teacher and trainers, this coursebook supports the Cambridge International AS History syllabus. With increased depth of coverage, this coursebook helps build confidence... Zobraziť viac
Due to the attractiveness of butterflies, and their usefulness as model systems for biological questions, there has been a considerable amount of material written on butterfly biology, largely in Europe. This book synthesizes all relevant... Zobraziť viac
A lively introduction to morphology, this textbook is intended for undergraduates with relatively little background in linguistics. It shows students how to find and analyze morphological data and presents them with... Zobraziť viac
Eighteen new chapters have been added to the 2000 edition of this valuable Handbook, which serves as a core text for students and experienced professionals who are interested in the health and well being of young children... Zobraziť viac
The widespread use of mouse models in developmental, behavioural and genetic studies has sparked wider interest in rodent biology as a whole. This book brings together the latest research on rodents to better understand the evolution of both living... Zobraziť viac
There are more than 6000 species belonging to twenty-seven orders in the Class Mammalia. Comparative studies of this diverse and magnificent array of extant species provide valuable opportunities to formulate and test hypotheses concerning... Zobraziť viac
The Teacher's Book includes teaching notes for all the activities in the Student's Book and full answer keys and audio scripts. Exam parts are highlighted to make test preparation easy to navigate and there are ideas for giving feedback and extension... Zobraziť viac
Fun preparation for A1 Movers works towards the skills you need to be ready on exam day. Meet Sage the Squirrel, Checklist Buddy and friends, created by kids around the world, who guide and entertain you through this exciting journey, practising exam... Zobraziť viac
Uptalk is commonly used to refer to rising intonation at the end of declarative sentences, or (to put it more simply) the tendency for people to make statements that sound like questions, a phenomenon that has received wide exposure and ... Zobraziť viac
