Physical geography and topography Books

This book analyses how protecting the rights of local communities can contribute to the alleviation of ecological harms through the development of an innovative 'Rights for Ecosystem Services' framework.

Sit back in your favorite chair and embark upon a journey with me, a journey that will take us from the Pecos to the Colorado, and beyond; from the depths of Death Valley to the towering peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental; from Big Bend to Baja. For...

This book presents ideas for strengthening the foundations for transformational change, polar and global education leadership in all stages of the education process.

This book considers the challenges of building disaster resilience in South Asia - a region that frequently experiences some of the most severe and devastating impacts of disasters. Despite significant work to assist affected communities, many smaller...

The loss of biodiversity is a major environmental problem in nearly every terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. This loss is accelerating driven by climate change, as well as by other causes including agricultural exploitation, fragmentation and degradation...

Stretching along 156 miles of Florida's East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon contains the St. Lucie estuary, the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and the Indian River. It is a delicate ecosystem of shifting barrier islands and varying salinity levels...

"A beautifully written informal account of the Tampa Bay region."—<i>Library Journal</i>"A colorful history of Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough River which flows into it, and the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg, together...

State of Disaster: A Historical Geography of Louisiana's Land Loss Crisis explores Louisiana's protracted efforts to restore and protect its coastal marshes, nearly always with minimal regard for the people displaced by those efforts. As Craig E. Colten...

We read stories of those who live in wild places and are connected to nature, being protected when a firestorm circumnavigates, one nurtured and well tended property, whilst eradicating the modern, edifice to ego, in a heart beat.Nature heals, stirs...

This book project examines global forest monitoring as a means to understand the promises and problems of global visualization for climate management.

This book provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive examinations of the Moroccan argan tree, the products derived from it and its cultural significance. The Moroccan argan trade is booming, but as the tree provides important ecological...

This volume assesses this nexus of gender and transboundary water governance, containing empirical case studies, discourse analyses, practitioners' accounts, and theoretical reflections.

Originally published in 1994, The Earth, Humanity and God discusses the relationship between science and religion. The book discusses the condition of the earth (as it was at the time of publication) and the future prospects of the planet, arguing that...

Quinta Mazatlan: A Visual Journey, is a celebration of the architectural and cultural wonders of McAllen's most distinctive mansion and landscape.  Photographer Deval Pino Shah and writer Eileen Mattei collaborated on the 30-page book in...

The rapid loss of tropical forests, particularly in the developing world, has been a global concern since the late 1980s and has prompted a variety of international initiatives to save the forests. In 1991, the World Bank responded to global concerns and...

Vegetation of Fraser Island / K'gariExplore the vegetation communities of Fraser Island / K'gari with the aid of this self-guided driving and walking tour to 10 distinctive natural ecosystems on the largest sand island in the world. These vegetation...

This is the third book in the series of comprehensive guidebooks to birdwatching destinations in Australia.Similarly to the other books in the series, the Victorian guide delivers a detailed record of birdwatching locations within the State. The authors...

Jersey's seas contain a mixture of warmer southern European species and colder subarctic ones giving it a marine life which is subtly different to that of mainland Britain. This guide will help you to identify the plants and animals that you will...

Do you love the Blue Ridge Mountains, then your just found the right book!!!<br>You already really like word searches, but most books are virtually the same with just lists of words. There must be something more, and now there is; in our books you...

Take a journey along the wild and rugged Rio Grande. Beautiful pictures capture the essence of the famous river and its importance in the arid Southwest. Native New Mexican author and photographer Noël-Marie Fletcher provides family stories and insights...

He may have seemed like a young maple leaf, but Koyo had gifts that made him a valuable part of his mother tree, Momiji. Being double-jointed, he was able to move to help catch sunlight and turn it into nutrients for himself, other leaves and Momiji. Yet...

Tucked high in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Lake Tahoe offers breathtaking views no matter what time of year you choose to arrive. This collection of stunning photographs allow you to explore the naturally rich landscape from shear granite cliffs...

Notes On The North American Ganoids: Amia, Lepidosteus, Acipenser, And Polyodon (1876) is a scientific book written by Burt Green Wilder. The book provides a detailed analysis and classification of four different species of fish found in North America,...

Songs of Yosemite is a collection of poems written by Harold Symmes in 1911. The book is a tribute to the beauty of Yosemite National Park, and Symmes' love for the natural world is evident in each of the 46 poems. The book is divided into four sections,...

""Trees V3, Flowers And Inflorescences"" is a comprehensive handbook on forest-botany written by Harry Marshall Ward and originally published in 1905. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on trees and the second part on...

The Manual of Conchology Volume 1: Cephalopoda is a comprehensive guide to the classification and identification of cephalopod mollusks. Written by George Washington Tryon Jr. and first published in 1881, this book is a valuable resource for anyone...

Le livre ""Le Ver A Soie Du Chene: Bombyx Yama-Mai (1868)"" �����crit par Camille Personnat est une �����tude compl�����te sur le Bombyx Yama-Mai, �����galement connu sous le nom de ver ������ soie du ch������ne. L'auteur explore l'histoire de...

Join award-winning poet and photographer Jennifer Preston Chushcoff as she journeys through Washington's foggy forests, waterfalls, cranberry bogs and nature preserves to gather 48 poems, 103 full-color photographs and hundreds of...

The ongoing debate concerning the Amazon's crucial role in global climate and biodiversity is entirely dependent upon sustainable development in the region. Recognizing that forests are an integral part of the social fabric in the region,...

Sparks Along the Warp, a collection of poetry written by an adventurous woman, Suzanne Harris, who loves to go hiking and camping with her companion dog, Rizzoli. Suzanne has worked on trail crews and hiked in the alps with her daughter. Her adventures...

 Monitoring biological systems in the midst of environment challenges has arisen as a basic in our period, as the planet wrestles with phenomenal ecological changes. Biological systems, complex snare of interconnected life forms and their actual...

The book "From Melting Ice to Rising Seas: Global Warming's Effects" is an in-depth investigation into one of the most pressing problems of our day, which is global warming and its far-reaching effects. This insightful book looks into the complicated...

The National Forestry Handbook (NFH) contains methodology, procedures, and related reference materials that assist NRCS personnel to implement the policies contained in the National Forestry Manual (NFM) relative to forestry and agroforestry technologies...

Rivers figure prominently in a nation's historical memory, and the Volga and Mississippi have special importance in Russian and American cultures. Beginning in the pre-modern world, both rivers served as critical trade routes connecting cultures in an...

Preserving the Pascagoula re-creates one of the more exciting sagas in the history of wilderness preservation--the ultimately successful fight to protect the vast, magnificent, little-known Pascagoula Swamp in southeastern Mississippi. The Pascagoula,...

If one were forced to use a single key word to describe the decade of the 1980's, a very prominent one would be "technology. " Leading the forefront of tech­ nology advancement were breakthroughs in electronics. Devices that...

This book contains an essay entitled "The Chamois" by W. A. Baillie-Grohman. It was first published in the second volume of Clive Phillipps-Wolley's 1894 book, Big Game Shooting and contains a wealth of information on hunting the chamois, a small...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

A meet in the middle educational kid's picture book with the tale of a little guy on his way home,a most insightful story to add to your children's books.

This field guide to commonly cultivated trees in Southeast Asia is beautifully illustrated by the author's watercolours, and will be an invaluable help for those interested to know more about the domesticated trees and fruits which one finds all over...

In this special issue, we invited papers that deal with how Green Engineering may contribute to and enhance Ecosystem Services.We did so being well aware of the challenges inherent in the fact that this is a new approach, trying to bring together the two...

"Echoes on the Lake: The Common Loon in Poetry" invites readers on a captivating journey into the heart of nature's symphony as it unfolds on serene lakeshores. This exquisite collection of poetry is a celebration of the haunting and evocative presence...