Geography, Environment, Earth Sciences & Planning Books

Globalization and technological advances have the immense power to create a new economy, address sustainability concerns, and facilitate societal changes. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to notable modifications in the world economy and...

With the development of information technology, the concept of smart healthcare has been evolving gradually. A new generation of information technologies, such as the internet of things, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, have...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked every part of society. The rise of businesses to the important task of improving sustainability and responsibility has been interrupted by the stress of the pandemic. In its wake, organizational leaders must reassess the...

Among the most important reasons that artificial reefs have been created are the protection of the seabed with macroalgae, the possibility of improving fishing, and meeting the expectations and demands of tourists. Coastal managers have realized that it...

The National Park Service, created in 1916 and now over one hundred years old, has become an immensely popular concept with visitation equal to the national population of the United States every year. Along the way, the Service has picked up a few issues...

In 1985, at 25 years old, I began a journey to find my true purpose. I began a game of trust and sharing. The day I stepped into Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. How could I begin to compete with all these super talented artists?A simple idea...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to urban studies and related transformation. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the...

Agricultural waste refers to the waste produced by various agricultural activities. It can include both organic waste, like unwanted produce, manure, etc; and inorganic waste like excess pesticides, agrochemicals, silage, waste from machineries like oil,...

Water pollution is a growing concern for today's generation. It refers to the contamination of water bodies like rivers, oceans, lakes, etc. Water gets polluted when chemicals, plastic, paint and other harmful products are released in it. Due to the...

Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life forms present in different geographical regions. It is a result of different climatic patterns and geographic settings. Biological systems may range from micro to macro that is they can exist in a form...

Disaster management is a field which deals with minimizing the effects of disasters and casualties. It refers to planning and forming such methods that can help in predicting and controlling risks associated with disasters, such as earthquakes, floods,...

The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different areas of urban development and its applications. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world on various topics related to this field. Urban...

The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of forestry management and the recent researches in this field. It is a science that is mainly concerned with conservation, management, and creation of forests. Human kind is heavily dependent...

This book deals with the topic of sustainable management of forests. It refers to the practice of maintaining and preserving the forest. It works on managing three basic spheres that are ecology, socio-culture and economy. Nurturing the forest will...

The various sub-fields of atmospheric sciences along with latest technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category...

The rise in population and industrialization has also resulted in increased amounts of wastage. Some of these also result in environmental and health hazards. Waste resources are the byproducts of different processes such as industrial waste, farmland...

The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the discipline of materials recycling and aided its advancement. It unravels the recent studies in this field and provides in-depth knowledge about the various techniques and concepts...

This is a research-focused book which presents theoretical and scientific studies in the field of marine science. It contains many exclusive researches contributed by eminent authors from all parts of the world. Marine science deals with the detailed...

Forest conservation, planning and management are the fields of forestry dealing with the preservation and optimum utilization of forest resource. Environmental pollution has led to increased research in the areas of forest conservation and management. It...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. It comprises of research work contributed by various experts and researchers in the field of earthquake engineering. Both these disciplines focus...

Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that takes a broader perspective of relation of human beings not only to the living species but also with the non-living surroundings. It impacts various other disciplines such as ecotheology,...

Earth and planetary science refers to that field of science which deals with the scientific study of the planets, moons and other celestial bodies, particularly in our solar system. Its objective is to understand their structure, dynamics, evolution, and...

Disaster management tries to provide information about the types of disaster risks, how to respond and prepare for them. It includes sub-disciplines like disaster risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness. This book includes studies related to disaster...

Forestry is the practice of managing, planning, using, conserving and preserving the forests. Forestry management deals with administrating all the legal, social, scientific and technological aspects of forest regulation. It also includes managing urban...

Marine science studies the fauna and flora present in water bodies and their interaction with others. It includes marine and coastal management, oceanography, marine biology and marine ecology. This book discusses a wide array of topics in the light of...

Ecosystem diversity refers to the study of the various types of ecosystems found on the planet earth. It deals with the different terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and studies the diversity found in both. This book talks about the various principles...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of water conservation which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. Water conservation refers to the study and practice of optimum utilization of water. Although, the population is rapidly...

Extensive trails within Larimer County's foothills natural areas provide year-round access to scenic landscapes harboring a wide diversity of plant and animal life. The landscape is a reflection of the underlying geology revealed by widespread rock...

In Climaturity, Marc Cortez advocates for a transparent climate discussion where half-truths are completed, climate science limitations are put into context, and politicians are held accountable for spending taxpayer dollars.Climaturity offers...

At last! An astounding answer to the Oak Island mystery is told within these pages. For those familiar with the History Channel's series The Curse of Oak Island, this book will take you on a journey toward the real treasure. For those who haven't watched...

This book is a full-color study of over 500 pre-Clovis stone artifacts of Virginia. With the 22K-year date of the Cinmar bipoint in Virginia, there is ample evidence of artifact classes that are older than Clovis. Over 50 tool types are illustrated and...

Special Agent Terry Grosz (ret.), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Division, pursues wildlife outlaws in the overt and covert arenas, running those to ground committing crimes against wildlife who have little or no voice. A heartfelt,...

Why should you make How to Forecast Gold and Silver Using the Wave Principle part of YOUR library? First; How to Forecast Gold and Silver will show you what matters -- and what doesn't -- when you want to invest in precious metals. The analyses presented...

Many organizations find supply chain management an essential prerequisite to building a sustainable competitive edge for their services or products. While interest in SCM is enormous, lack of theoretical frameworks and real world applications often...

Conducting a systematic and comparative review of energy and environmental issues, especially at the regional and national levels, can improve communication among different disciplines and be helpful for managers, politicians, and stakeholders involved...

Cities are becoming the wealth producing centers of national economies. Increasing the operational efficiency of the city will bring a competitive edge to the whole system. Yet, many city subsystems cannot work together, creating significant problems and...

Innovation involves a set of processes which support the production and transformation of knowledge into new processes, technologies and products, goods and services, and provide an organization with particular strengths and value relative to other firms...

Trends in green and sustainable development have and will continue to influence all major economies. Identifying the risks and opportunities associated with sustainable economic development and green analysis for sustainability warrants the use and study...

Ecological and technological (eco-tech) planning provides a possible response to the essential issues of sustainability and rehabilitation in rapidly growing urban spaces. Green and Ecological Technologies for Urban Planning: Creating Smart Cities...

Enough for All Forever is a handbook for learning about sustainability. It has been written specifically for educators: classroom practitioners; school and system administrators and managers; those who develop curriculum; academics; and others who share...