Geography, Environment, Earth Sciences & Planning Books

Continental rises comprise approximately 10% of sedimentary processes by which modern and sub­ the earth's surface and contain 20% of its total sedi­ modern submarine fans and related features are ment volume ( ~ 100 million...

In this collection of essays, M. Dane (`Duke') Picard takes the reader on journeys across deserts, mountains, canyons, and rivers from the American Southwest to Italy and France. His blend of vivid description and humor...

This book sets out to provide a useful directory to writers, reviewers, and citizens interested in the environmental impact statement (EIS) process in the United States. Although several "environmental" directories address a...

The. Advanced Research Inst i tute (ARI) on Dynamic Processes in the Chemistry of the Upper OCean had its origins in discussions by the NATO Special Programme Panel on Marine Sciences during 1978 when a wide range of topics for...

The International Workshop on "The Use of Super­ computers in Theoretical Science" took place from July 30 till August 1, 1984, at the Conference Center of the "Priorij Corsendonk", close to the city of Antwerpen, Belgium...

The Fourth International School on Energetics was held in July 1980 at Erice, Sicily and was devoted to the subject of Energy Demand and Efficient Use. In contrast to the Third School, we chose to concentrate on the demand side...

In recent years there has been an increased realization that the casual disposal of wastes can lead to a deterioration in environmen­ tal quality with substantial impacts on society. The management of waste disposal practices...

The environmental movement of the 1960s made educationists in some parts of the world aware of the significance and importance of ecology in curricula at all levels of education, from kindergarten to post-secondary. A great...

This volume contains most of the invited papers presented at the International Workshop on Light Scattering by Irregularly Shaped Particles held on June 5-7, 1979. at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNYA). Over...

Waves critically affect man in coastal regions, including the open coasts and adjacent continental shelves. Preventing beach erosion, designing and building structures, designing and operating ships, providing marine forecasts,...

It can honestly be said that the scope and magnitude of this meeting surpassed initial expectations with respect to the number and quality of the papers presented. Our group has grown since we last met in Dortmund in 1971. This...

Water covers about two-thirds of the surface of earth, but only 0.627 percent of this water is the sweet surface and subsurface water available for the survival of freshwater organisms including man (1,2). Some of this fresh or...

During the last hlO hundred years man has changed from living in equilibrium with the natural world which sustained him, to a new position in which he is now its undisputed ruler - and very often out of equilibrium - able in a...

The Eighty-Second National Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from August 29 through September 1, 1976, had as one of its themes the topic of transport processes. One of...

In July 1972, the U.S. Office of Naval Research identified several areas that it interpreted as being of interest to the U.S. Navy. Four of these research areas were then selected for their special importance in understanding...

1. THE SEMIOTIC CHARACTER OF ABORIGINAL SIGN LANGUAGES In our culture, language, especially in its spoken manifestation, is the much vaunted hallmark of humanity, the diagnostic trait of man that has made possible the creation...

In 1837 a comprehensive discussion of lightning appeared in the Annual of the French Bureau des Longitudes with a section on ball lightning which provided for the first time a readily available source in the scientific...

Emigrating Beyond Earth puts space colonization into the context of human evolution. Rather than focusing on the technologies and strategies needed to colonize space, the authors examine the human and societal reasons for space colonization. They make...

In recent years, there has been increased interest in our Solar System. This has been prompted by the launching of giant orbiting telescopes and space probes, the discovery of new planetary moons and heavenly bodies that orbit the Sun, and the demotion...

Every amateur astronomer has at least heard of the many different catalogs of deep-sky objects; the most well known are the Messier, the Caldwell, the Herschel, and the NGC.  All of these catalogs are, in general, readily...

The ideas of probability are all around us. Lotteries, casino gambling, the al­ most non-stop polling which seems to mold public policy more and more­ these are a few of the areas where principles of probability impinge in a...

A primary aim of the NATO Science Committee since its estab­ lishment in 1958 has been to· further international scientific co­ operation among scientists from the member countries of the Alliance. Almost all fields of basic...

This book looks at the convergent nature of technology and its relationship to the field of photogrammetry and 3D design. This is a facet of a broader discussion of the nature of technology itself and the relationship of technology to art, as well as an...

Prologue.- Purple haze: introducing our guide.- The early universe: the source of chemistry - and of our guide.- Shooting the rapids: the life, and death, of the earliest starlight.- Interlude - how our guide is hooked, lost and caught again.- Heading...

Our planet is constantly monitored by hundreds of space-borne instruments. This book describes the technology of those instruments and the sciences that provide useful information from them. It also discusses the political implications of space-borne...

One of the greatest scientific and technological achievements of the 21st century will be to cast a light on the eternal darkness of the deep ocean and this book identifies the key determinants of life or death in its extreme environment. Dr. Erik...

In this thoroughly updated third edition, the authors provide a series of carefully designed and tested field and laboratory exercises that represent the full scope of limnology. In using the text, students will gain a solid...

A larger solar system [Eise Eisinga].- Eleven planets [Giuseppe Piazzi, Johannes Kepler, Johann Elert Bode, Baron Franz Xaver von Zach, Heinrich Olbers].- The writing desk planet [Elaine Mac-Auliffe, Olin Eggen, George Biddell Airy, John Couch Adams,...

We developed the first edition of this book because we perceived a need for a compilation on study design with application to studies of the ecology, conser- tion, and management of wildlife. We felt that the need for coverage...

This book, published in cooperation with WWF International, integrates the restoration of forest functions into landscape conservation plans. The contents represent the collective body of knowledge and experience of WWF and its...

In the past ten years, much has changed in terms of youth justice policies in Canada as well as in the way Canadian society has evolved.Canada has a new Act governing youth crime, and there are indications that the Act will be...

""An Inquiry Into The History And Influence Of The Lichfield Waters"" is a book written by J. Rawson and published in 1840. The book explores the history and impact of the waters found in Lichfield, a city in England known for its mineral springs. Rawson...

""An Improved System of Nursery Gardening"" is a comprehensive guide to propagating forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous. Written by Thomas Haynes and first published in 1811, this book provides detailed instructions on...

""An Essay On The Weeds Of Agriculture: With Their Common And Botanical Names"" is a book written by Benjamin Holdich and published in 1826. The book is a comprehensive guide to the weeds that are commonly found in agricultural fields, and it provides...

An Illustrated Monograph on Kola (1894) is a book written by Julius Otto Schlotterbeck that provides a comprehensive overview of the Kola plant. The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs of the plant, its seeds, and its various uses...

""An Epitomized Review of the Principles and Practice of Maritime Sanitation"" is a book written by Joseph Holt and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of maritime sanitation, with a focus on...

""An Essay On The Cause Of Rain And Its Allied Phenomena"" is a scientific work written by George Augustus Rowell in 1859. This book delves into the natural phenomenon of rain and its related phenomena, such as thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. The...

An Elementary Treatise On Rigid Dynamics is a book written by William James Loudon in 1896. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of rigid dynamics, which is the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion and forces of rigid bodies. The book...

An Elementary Treatise On Quartz And Opal: Including Their Varieties, With A Notice Of The Principal Foreign And British Localities In Which They Occur is a book written by George William Traill in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed...

""An Elementary Treatise On Analytic Mechanics: With Numerous Examples"" is a book written by Edward Albert Bowser and first published in 1884. The book is aimed at students and professionals in the field of mechanics who are interested in learning about...

An Essay On The Application Of Natural History To Poetry is a book written by John Aitkin and first published in 1777. The book explores the relationship between natural history and poetry, arguing that the study of the natural world can provide...

An Epitome of Mr. Forsyth's Treatise on the Culture and Management of Fruit Trees is a book written by William Forsyth in 1804. It is a condensed version of his original work, which was published in 1802. The book provides detailed information on the...

An Encyclopedia Of Gardening: A Dictionary Of Cultivated Plants, Etc. (1897) by Thomas William Saunders is a comprehensive guide to gardening, containing a wealth of information on the cultivation of plants. The book covers a wide range of topics,...

""A Series Of Facts, Hints, Observations And Experiments On The Different Modes Of Raising Young Plantations Of Oaks"" is a book written by William Billington and published in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to raise young oak...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Season Among The Wildflowers is a book written by Henry Wood and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the natural world, specifically the wildflowers that grow in the English countryside. The author, a keen...

""A Revised Account of the Experiments Made with the Bashforth Chronograph: To Find the Resistance of the Air to the Motion of Projectiles"" is a scientific book written by Francis Bashforth in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the...