Physical geography and topography Books

Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Ostracods, Saalfelden (Salzburg), July 30-August 8, 1976

Estuaries are highly dynamic systems subject to changes occurring over a spectrum of time scales ranging from very short periods (e. g. over a tidal cycle) to geologic time scales. The nature of an estuary reflects complex...

Proceedings of the Fifth International Meiofauna Conference held in Ghent, Belgium, August 16-20, 1983.

'The criterion of true beauty' , wrote Fulke Greville, 1st Baron of Burke, 'is that it increases on examination; if false, that it lessens. There is therefore something in true beauty that corresponds with right reason, and it...

Origin and Aims of this essay It was not by choice but by the misfortunes or fortunes of the last war, that I became involved with rivers. In December 1946 I obtained a lecturing post at the then Gordon Memorial College at...

What sight is more beautiful than a high-energy beach facing lines of rolling white breakers? What battleground is more ferocious than where waves and sand meet? What environment could be more exciting to study than this sandy...

The southwestern Amazon basin, centering on the Territory of Rondönia and the State of Acre, is symbolically if not exactly geographically, the Wild Wild West of Brazil's northern rainforest fron tier. In Brazil the name...

GUTSHOP '84 was the fourth in a series of workshops on various aspects of fish feeding (Table 1). Initially, the organizers merely invited regional (Pacific Northwest) fisheries scientists to share, and possibly develop mutual...

Our understanding of the ecology of running waters has come a long way during the past few years. From being a largely descriptive subject, with a few under­ tones concerned with such things as fisheries, pollution or control...

Ancient lakes are exceptional freshwater environments that have continued to exist for hundreds of thousands of years. They have long been recognized as centres of biodiversity and hotspots of evolution. During recent decades,...

Chrysophycean algae are a diverse and often abundant group of primarily freshwater phytoplankton, characterized by the endogenous formation of siliceous cysts or stomatocysts (also called statospores or statocysts). Cyst...

Whatever theory may be advanced to explain diurnal migration, the underlying reactions involved must be demonstrated conc- sively in the laboratory before the explanation can be ?nally accepted George L. Clarke 1933 p. 434 In...

Riparian forests along streams and rivers are diverse in species, structure, and regeneration processes, and have important ecological functions in maintaining landscape and biodiversity. This book discusses riparian forests...

The Middle Paraná river is one of the largest in the world. Exceptionally rich in fauna and flora, it provides researchers with a glimpse into an ecosystem yet undisturbed by human civilization. This fascinating book covers all...

The first book on the subject, this monograph examines the phenomenon of a huge sealed, freshwater lake, isolated from the rest of the world by kilometers' thick ice. The existence of melting ice at the bottom of the huge...

This book introduces the complex world of carbon dynamics within forest ecosystems, particularly in boreal zones, while also incorporating findings from selected temperate areas. It explores how these dynamics are influenced by management strategies and...

The State in the Forest uses a case study of conflict over use of wood - the principal source of energy and the primary raw materialat the time - to offer an environmental history of the nineteenth century 'great transformation'. The focus is on Cadore,...

This book explores the complexities of what are tropical forests, what role they play not only in environmentalism but in trade, health care, and almost every facet of natural and social life for those living there and beyond. Although for most in the...

This is the first systematic assessment of the international 200-mile exclusive economic zone. To date, 145 states have ratified the Law of the Sea Convention, and most have established EEZs. This volume focuses on the specific...

Environmental isotope and nuclear techniques provide unmatched insights into the processes governing the water cycle and its variability. This monograph presents state of the art applications and new developments of isotopes in...

Coastal areas are among Earth's most dynamic and economically vital regions, supporting diverse ecosystems and human communities. However, they face unprecedented challenges due to increasing urbanization, industrialization, and climate change. These...

The Himalayas, with their grandeur and cultural richness, magnetize global travelers searching for an escape from the ordinary. However, behind this allure lies an ecological responsibility and sustainability imperative. Many involved with the tourism...

In an era defined by relentless human activities and rapid ecological transformations, the world faces an escalating crisis - the precipitous loss of biodiversity. As we grapple with the consequences of industrialization, urbanization, and unchecked...

"The Heart of Nature; Or, The Quest for Natural Beauty" is a philosophical exploration of the human connection to nature, written by Sir Francis Younghusband. The book examines the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of nature and argues that our...

My husband Jerry and I stayed busy seven days a week running our commercial construction company. After we moved out to the country, we enjoyed the peace and quiet during our off-work hours. More than a decade later, extraordinary things began happening...

Northern Australia stands out as one of the largest natural areas remaining on Earth- alongside such global treasures as the Amazon rainforests, the boreal conifer forests of Alaska and Canada, and the polar wilderness of Antarctica. Nature remains in...

In a world where we often prioritize our own wants and needs, it's important to remember that animals deserve the same kindness, caring, and love as we do. They play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem, and without them,...

Author Robert U. Montgomery and Sam Griffin have been friends for about 30 years. And for well over a decade, Montgomery has traveled annually from Missouri to fish with Sam and friend Dave Burkhardt on Lake Okeechobee. As a Senior Writer for B.A.S.S...

Die Parasitischen Exoasceen: Eine Monographie (1893) von Richard Sadebeck ist ein Buch, das sich mit der Erforschung von parasit�����ren Insekten befasst. Es handelt sich um eine umfassende Monographie �����ber Exoasceen, eine Familie von parasit�����ren...

Botanique Cryptogamique V1: Pharmaco-Medicale (1883) est un livre �����crit par L�����on Marchand. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage de botanique qui traite des plantes cryptogames, c'est-������-dire des plantes qui ne produisent pas de graines, comme les algues,...

Algarum Unicellularium Genera Nova Et Minus Cognita est liber auctore Alexandro Braun anno 1855 editus. In hoc libro, Braun nova genera algarum unicellularium describit et praeterita cognita minora. Praemissa sunt observationes de algis unicellularibus...

Liber Antonii Goveani Icti Ad DD. Titulum Ad Senatus Consultum Trebellianum Commentariorum Quae Supersunt (1864) a Caillemer, Exuperio editus, est opera quae tractat de Senatus Consulto Trebelliano, quod in tempore Imperatoris Hadriani constitutum est...

Voyages Au Mont-Perdu: Et Dans La Partie Adjacente Des Hautes-Pyrenees (1801) est un livre �����crit par Louis Ramond. Il s'agit d'un r�����cit de voyage dans les Hautes-Pyr�����n�����es, en particulier dans la r�����gion du Mont-Perdu. Ramond d�����crit...

This open access book features essays written by philosophers, biologists, ecologists and conservation scientists facing the current biodiversity crisis. Despite increasing communication, accelerating policy and management responses, and notwithstanding...

This open access book surveys the frontier of scientific river research and provides examples to guide management towards a sustainable future of riverine ecosystems. Principal structures and functions of the biogeosphere of rivers are explained; key...