Physical geography and topography Books

Since the discovery by J. E. Lovelock, R. J. Maggs and R. A. Rasmussen, in 1972, of its ubiquity in sea water, dimethyl sulphide (DMS) , a biologically produced sulphur compound, has been the subject of continuously increasing...

Since the limnological research on the man-made Brokopondo Reservoir in the 'sixties, numerous data have been collected on the ecology of Surinam rivers and swamps. This book is a compilation of these data: it is the first...

This volume gives an insight into what a group of contemporary plankton biologists think about the utility, virtues, strengths and theoretical and practical weaknesses of J.H. Connell's Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis...

Planktonic marine cyanobacteria are abundant and significant in the biogeochemistry of the sea. This volume focuses on the filamentous cyanobacteria, particularly those in the genus Trichodesmium which are common in tropical...

Butterflyfishes of the family Chaetodontidae are conspicuous members of almost all tropical reefs. These colorful fishes have attracted a great deal of attention from both the scientific community and especially the aquarium...

The Adirondack Tales V1 is a book written by W. H. H. Murray, which is a collection of stories set in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This book is the first volume of a series of stories that explore the beauty and wonder of the Adirondack region...

'A Constant Forester' takes one with the author and his forestry career on a journey, over some fifty years, through adventures in the forests of numerous countries. The journey starts in Papua New Guinea, where the dense tropical forests are the local...

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...

Focusing on extreme environments, from Umberto Nobile's expedition to the Arctic to the commercialization of Mt Everest, this volume examines global environmental margins, how they are conceived and how perceptions have changed. Mountaintops and Arctic...

This book, first published in 1980, collects together thirteen articles on 'Geomorphology in Arid Regions'. It uses the term 'arid' loosely to include studies from climes which might otherwise be considered semi-arid, in order to provide a diversity of...

This book tells the story of the hopeful science and trusting art of forestry. It is a story about the hopes of foresters and other scientists to understand the forests more deeply, and about their unspoken trust that their knowledge could ensure an...

From the remote wilderness of untamed northern Wisconsin to the timeless teachings of the Messiah, author Mike Hansen takes you along rarely traveled paths. Venture to a little red cabin situated on a dead end road. Mike’s father, skilled and...

This book recounts the author's scientific exploration of the coastal region of Skagen in northern Denmark. Warming, a Danish botanist, provides a detailed description of the flora and fauna he encountered there, as well as the geological features of the...

This book is a stunning tribute to the beauty and majesty of the Adirondack Lakes region in upstate New York. Through a series of breathtaking black and white photographs, Stoddard captures the wildness and serenity of the region's lakes and shares some...

"Piquant, and uncommonly eloquent."--Kirkus Reviews"Stutz is an eloquent advocate for the river and the region's preservation."--Publishers WeeklyThe Delaware River flows out of New York's Catskill Mountains and winds its way through woodland and rural...

I have written this book because there is, as in almost all supraspecific ciliate taxa, an ur­ gent need for an up-to-date revision of the oxytrichids, which are common in terrestrial, limnetic, and marine biotopes. The last...

Rocas Alijos lies 180 nautical miles west of Baja California. It comprises several exposed rocks that surmount a large oceanic volcano rising from the ocean floor well off the continental shelf. It is located at the transition...

This book contains papers on the topics of brought together wetland SCientists from all wetland ecology and management, most of continents and provided an opportunity to exchange valuable information on a variety of which were...

J. J. Beukema, w. J. Wolff & J. J. W. M. Brouns Man is changing the biosphere at an ever increasing Netherlands ministery of Housing, Physical Planning rate. Several of these man-made changes are on a and Health (represented by...

The symposium "Pacific Salmon and Their Ecosystems: Status and Future Options',' and this book resulted from initial efforts in 1992 by Robert J. Naiman and Deanna J. Stouder to examine the problem of declining Pacific salmon...

Tropical estuaries are among the most modified and threatened of aquatic environments, supporting innumerable fisheries essential to the regions in which they occur. This book synthesizes the wealth of data available in this...

The African lakes are an extremely important ecosystem and the subject of much study relating to species introductions and loss of biodiversity. This book provides a thorough review of the whole subject and will be of great...

This book is about the behaviour of teleosts, a well-defined, highly successful taxonomic group of vertebrate animals sharing a common body plan and forming the vast majority of living bony fishes. There are over 22000 living...

Among the fishes, a remarkably wide range of biological adaptations to diverse habitats has evolved. As well as living in the conventional habitats of lakes, ponds, rivers, rock pools and the open sea, fish have solved the...

Aquaculture pond managers measure water-quality variables and attempt to maintain them within optimal ranges for shrimp and fish, but surprisingly little attention is paid to pond soil condition. Soil-water interactions can...

Origins of Plastids looks at symbiosis and symbiogenesis as a mechanism of evolution. This theory of endosymbiotic evolution postulates that photosynthetic prokaryotes living as endosymbionts within eukaryotic cells...

The Florida Everglades ecosystem is recognised world-wide as a significant wetland whose natural processes have been altered and remain threatened. State and Federal US agencies face critical decisions about the course of...

Since 1985, scientists have been documenting a hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico each year. The hypoxic zone, an area of low dissolved oxygen that cannot s- port marine life, generally manifests itself in the spring. Since...

Venomous Delights: The Advancement of Toxin in Reptiles" divulges the dazzling and many-sided universe of venomous reptiles, investigating the developmental wonders that have molded these dangerous marvels. This captivating excursion digs into the...

Have you ever wondered how it is that we find ourselves on this tiny blue planet called Earth? Is Earth the only lucky planet in our universe to harbor intelligent life? How did that first speck of life materialize? If you cant swallow the argument that...

History of the Alps, 1500-1900: Environment, Development, and Society provides a precise history of one of the greatest mountain range systems in the world.

This book documents long-term studies of snow on high land in the Cairmgorms, including fresh snow lying in summer, the extent of snow on Ben Macdui plateau at the start of June, and dates of the first fresh lying snowfalls at the sites of the main...

The Scent of Odisha ought to travel far and wide, not only because the Odisha musk needs olfactors but the universe requires it to live better. Overwhelming naturalness & credulity, which is why some believe that it is a mystic land. Has to be...

The arctic is a strange and mysterious place. Few people know anything about it, yet it covers a huge amount of the globe. There is an amazing benefit to this locale. It could be used as a springboard for enhancing the imagination of young children. In...

This book presents a novel examination of transboundary water governance, drawing on global case studies and applying new theoretical approaches.

A fascinating collection of writings and information about Niagara Falls, including historical accounts, poetry, and geological information. Also includes a bibliography of works related to the subject.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Bourrit's work provides a comprehensive survey of the glaciers of the Alps, with detailed descriptions of the geological processes that shape these remarkable formations. With fascinating insights into the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the...

Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of a brook with Mary Rogers Miller's charming guide to the plants and animals that call it home. From the first crocus of spring to the icy crystals of winter, Miller lovingly observes the ever-changing cycle of...