Physical geography and topography Books

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Animals are essential life forms because without them, humans will have fewer chances of survival. It's very important that children are educated on the topics of animal behavior, extinction and preservation because it leads the way towards the active...

Mississippi rivers and creeks have shaped every aspect of the state's geology, ecology, economy, settlement, and politics. Mississippi's paddleways--its rivers, rills, creeks, and streams--are its arteries, its lifeblood, and the connective tissues that...

Discover Oceans of Wonder and SerenityEmbark on a breathtaking journey with Where the Ocean Sings, a mesmerizing voyage across the world's most enchanting beaches and mystical bays. This captivating book invites you to uncover the hidden gems and secret...

This story is about a Bison Herd that lives between the Tanana and Wood Rivers, which drain north into the Yukon River. The main character is a Black Bison bull named Carl, which his friends call him Lucky. Carl receives the name Lucky from a Prairie Dog...

Notes On The Geology Of Southwestern Idaho And Southeastern Oregon is a book written by Israel Cook Russell and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the geology of the region, providing detailed observations and analysis of the...

Notes On The Family Zygaenidae (1884) is a comprehensive guide to the family of moths known as Zygaenidae. Written by Alpheus Spring Packard Jr., a prominent American entomologist and zoologist, the book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations...

How to Reduce Deforestation by Creating an Artificial and Environmentally Friendly Wood Replacement is a little problem solver book by Walter the Educator that belongs to the Little Problem Solver Books Series. Collect more books at WaltertheEducator.com...

This publication studies the potential impact of climate change on Sri Lanka's vulnerable mountain ecosystem to help guide sustainable adaptation strategies.It uses a mix of geographic information system mapping combined with average and projected...

While building a secluded retirement home in rugged, dry sclerophyll, natural woodland in central Victoria, David Chalmers began glimpsing fragments of strange stories written in the landscape. Stone walls and mysterious caves revealing evidence of long...

Come explore Chico, California's Bidwell Park! Stretching from the heart of Chico into the foothills of the southern Cascades, it encompasses over 3,600 acres of trails, rock formations, groves, fields, and swimming holes. Paul Belz explores this diverse...

In 1921, two Swedes, Nils Pallin and Allan Bäckman, described their incredible challenges and tribulations as the first explorers of the largest and grandest glacier flowing from Chile's stunning North Patagonian Icefield. Sited in a wild, stormy...

Presents diverse methods and achievements in assessing the biological state of ecosystems with biochemical, genetic and cytological methods.

Let's meet the animals in the wild side of Africa, the Serengeti. This encyclopedia is a powerful tool that's filled with so much information. But because the facts are cut short and presented in an engaging format, children will not feel like they're...

What animals live in the harsh conditions of the Sahara? Take your first glimpse at them in the next pages! Though barren, you will be surprised to know that the Sahara is actually buzzing with life! Interesting facts and figures are included in this...

The grasslands is home to different kinds of wildlife. Can you guess what they are? This book is filled with so much information but presented in a simple and fun manner. This is the combination that would keep children locked in on the subject of...

Who lives in the rainforest? Open the pages of this book and marvel at the diversity of life there. This encyclopedia is complete with pictures and other identifiers to make learning fun and engaging. Your child will find that reading this book is...

You see frogs, I see toads. You see fish, I see ducks. These are the many wildlife that you can see living together in ponds and lakes. Would you like to take a dive with me and explore further their natural habitat? Then go ahead and get your...

Limnology is a part of environmental sciences. It is concerned with the study of inland water bodies, like lakes, rivers, floodplains, wetlands, reservoirs, ponds, etc. Freshwater ecology is a branch of limnology. This book combines these two disciplines...

Ecosystem engineering can be defined as any intervention in nature by living organisms to modify and alter a habitat. This book on ecosystem engineering discusses the various methods of interaction between humans and nature and its relation to...

Ecosystem modeling is a method whereby entire ecosystems are studied through mathematical models. Newer concepts are generated on the basis of ecosystem modeling as it facilitates a better understanding of the ecosystem. This book on ecosystem modeling...

Aquatic science is an emerging field of study which is multidisciplinary in nature. It is the study of aquatic systems. It closely studies both freshwater and marine systems. This book explores the various factors causing degeneration to the aquatic life...

There has been tremendous rise in environmental concerns over the past decade. Sustainable forestry aims to overlook the management of forests in a manner which is least harmful for the environment and fruitful to mankind at the same time. This book...

Ever since the Long Expedition labeled the plains west of the Mississippi the "Great American Desert," Americans have grappled with the radical differences between the humid East and the arid West. Wild, Weird, West: Essays on Arid America collects a...

¿Te preocupa -como a muchos otros- el calentamiento global pero realmente no terminas de entenderlo? ¿Tienes ideas de lo que ha causado y en qué momento todo mundo comenzó hablar del calentamiento global? Entonces sigue leyendo..."No quiero que tengas...

Wildlife protection is defined as the practice of protecting and preserving the wild plants and animals along with their habitat to ensure its safety for the future generation. Management of wildlife comprises of different strategies and techniques...

This book on forestry and agricultural management talks about methodological practices followed in pastures and cropland for the cultivation of trees, shrubs and plants. Methods employed in this field follow traditional as well as modern land-use...

Ecosystem functioning is the process whereby ecosystems enable the interaction of various organisms in its environment. This book on ecosystem functioning and restoration provides in-depth analysis of various forms of ecosystem management and risk...

To date, a vast amount of the world's oceans remains uncharted. With water covering more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, maritime and oceanographic exploration and research is vital. Oceanography and Coastal Informatics: Breakthroughs in Research...

Certain types of pesticides are widely used in agriculture in all parts of the world due to their relatively low cost, broad spectrum of activity, and high efficiency. These pollutants contaminate not only the surrounding soils and water but, in many...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it covers the inevitable impact of climate change continues to evolve as the global population increases, building upon the need for expansion in current research on strategies to manage variable and...

Shanty, Forest, and River Life in the Backwoods of Canada is a book written by Joshua Fraser and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in the backwoods of Canada during the mid-19th century. Fraser was a Scottish...

Hardwood-dominated temperate forests (mostly in Eastern North America, Europe, North East Asia) provide valuable renewable timber and numerous ecosystem services. Many of these forests have been subjected to harvesting or conversion to agriculture,...

The inspiring true story of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk.If you enjoy books about mountains, solo hikes, outdoor adventures, and 'off-the-beaten-path' travel, then you've just found your next must-read.Andrew Terrill was in his mid-twenties when he...

Originally published in 1878, this vintage book contains a detailed guide to the bird life of the Magdalen Islands, being a description of the islands and the birds commonly found there, along with related ornithological notes. The Magdalen Islands are a...

Travels In The Interior Of South Africa V2: Comprising Fifteen Years������� Hunting And Trading (1868) is a book written by James Chapman. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in the interior of South Africa, covering a period of...

The Field Book of Manures, or The American Muck Book, written by Daniel Jay Browne and published in 1858, is a comprehensive guide to the use of manure in agriculture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to manure, including its composition,...

Results Of Astronomical Observations Made At The Royal Observatory, Cape Of Good Hope: During The Years 1871-73 (1876) is a scientific book written by Edward James Stone. The book presents the results of astronomical observations made at the Royal...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

The idea that nature provides services to people is one of the most powerful concepts to have emerged over the last two decades. It is shaping our understanding of the role that biodiverse ecosystems play in the environment and their benefits for...

Il libro ""Osservazione Sopra Il Fiume Clitunno, Detto In Oggi Le Vene, Situato Tra Spoleto, E Fuligno"" scritto da Ridolfino Venuti nel 1753 ����� una descrizione accurata del fiume Clitunno, noto oggi come Le Vene, che si trova tra le citt������ di...

Das Buch ""Geschichte und Naturbegebenheiten des Vesuvs"" von Johann Maria Della Torre aus dem Jahr 1783 beschreibt die Geschichte und die Geologie des Vesuvs, einem aktiven Vulkan in der N�����he von Neapel. Der Autor beschreibt die verschiedenen...

The author, Bill Little, introduces the reader to the seven divisions of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Sonora and Baja California, and then takes you on a tour to discover desert plants from Nogales to Kino Bay with side trips to Puerto Libertád and...