Ecological science, the Biosphere Books

Global change threatens ecosystems worldwide, and tropical systems with their high diversity and rapid development are of special concern. We can mitigate the impacts of change if we understand how tropical ecosystems respond to disturbance. For tropical...

Nature's "Symphony of Behavior" In ecology, the concept of the "Symphony of Behavior" describes the complex relationships between the various organisms and environments in nature. These relationships are typically complex and stable, and they can be...

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a plusieurs décennies sous le titre ""Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study"". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour ses lecteurs francophones...

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel ""Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study"". Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine französischsprachigen Leser in die französische Sprache übersetzt...

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a plusieurs décennies sous le titre "My Garden Acquaintance". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour ses lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la...

Journal Of The Bombay Natural History Society (Volume Xi) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten...

The Victoria History Of The County Of Derby (Volume I)has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we...

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Western Australia has over 3,500 islands, the largest number of any Australian state or territory. All remain in public ownership; almost all south of the Kimberley are managed by a single government agency, whilst almost all Kimberley islands are native...

This book documents a paradigm shift, not only in the sciences but also in society. Everywhere in society systems are becoming networks. This implies not only a new understanding of social science but also of society and ourselves. The book describes the...

Discover the groundbreaking field of eco science with this comprehensive guide.From the principles of ecology and biodiversity conservation to advancements in eco technology and the role of policy and governance, this book offers a panoramic view of...

A Classic Vintage Handbook on Fur and Skin Tanning and PreservationThis deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of expert taxidermist and furrier Albert Farnham’s classic manual Home Manufacture of Furs and Skins is full of classic tips and...

Agroecology studies the processes related to agriculture in an ecological system whereas agroecosystem is the fundamental unit of it. These systems are not limited to farming but also contain surroundings regions affected by these activities for example...

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...

Rediscover Harmony Between Humanity and NatureImagine a world where nature and technology coexist in perfect harmony, offering hope and resilience to a planet in peril. Rebuilding Nature: The Promise of Ecological Engineering takes you on a visionary...

""A Description of Satan's Court"" is a book written by Walter Butler Harris in 1884. The book is a detailed account of the author's imagined version of Satan's Court, which he describes as a place where the devil and his demons reside. The book is...

Bessel's Hypsometric Tables is a book written by Alexander John Ellis and published in 1863. It is a comprehensive collection of tables that provide information on the heights of various locations on the Earth's surface. The tables are based on the work...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 3; March 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 1, January, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never...

Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1897, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten...

Against a backdrop of governmental underinvestment and significant budget shortfalls there is an urgent need for protected areas to find alternative funding resources to pay for conservation work. Cousin Island Special Reserve chose eco or...

The "balance of nature" or "nature´s equilibrium" is an idea discussed in scientific ecology but also in popular writing. Especially in times of environmental crisis it has gained much influence. But what is behind this concept? This book investigates...

Sequential large-scale disturbances may produceinteracting effects that differ from those predictedfor each disturbance in isolation. These non-additiveeffects can strongly influence the composition andstructure of plant communities. Hurricanes...

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Although modernity's understanding of nature and culture has now been superseded by that of environmentalism, the power to define the meaning of both, and hence the meaning of the world itself, remains in the same (Western) hands. This bold argument is...

Plant Ecology is a vast field encompassing the study of environmental factors affecting the growth of plants. It also studies the interactions amongst plants as well as those of plants with the environment. This book contains some path-breaking studies...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of agro-ecology and pollination management, which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts...

The disciplines of marine and aquatic science deal with the regulation and promotion of aquatic life and the ecological regions that encompass the aquatic ecosystem, the limnological and hydrological mechanisms at work in these ecosystems, and the impact...

Grassland management can be defined as human intervention in regions dominated by grass vegetation to achieve predetermined goals. This book on grassland management includes the study and classification of flora and fauna found in grasslands, their...

Ecological risk assessment is defined as the monitoring of ecological resources to calculate changes and hazards faced by the ecosystems. Long-term damage can lead to larger sections of wildlife and flora being adversely affected. Models of risk...

Sustainable development is defined as a process of sustaining the environment by meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future to meet their own needs. In the current scenario, ecological sustenance and...

This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to paleoecology. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances...

The emphasis on biodiversity has increased in the past few decades. Biodiverse species occupy a vast portion of the earth's ecosystem. This book on biodiversity enrichment in a changing world discusses the strategies and programs adopted by organizations...

Natural habitat management is defined as the conservation and preservation of natural habitat of plant and animal species that rely on conservation programs to survive and repopulate in a given area. Rapid urbanization has fueled the study of habitat...

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...

This volume provides insight into gibbon diet and community ecology, the mating system and reproduction, and conservation biology, all topics which represent areas of substantial progress in understanding socio-ecological flexibility and conservation...

This volume addresses recent developments in weed science. These developments include conservation agriculture and conservation tillage, climate change, environmental concerns about the runoff of agrochemicals, resistance of weeds and crops to...

USDA Forest Service Experimental Forests and Ranges (EFRs) are scientific treasures, providing secure, protected research sites where complex and diverse ecological processes are studied over the long term. This book offers several examples of the...

This book demonstrates how the primate hand combines both primitive and novel morphology, both general function with specialization, and both a remarkable degree of diversity within some clades and yet general similarity across many others. Across...

Recent advances in the study of bats have changed the way we understand this illusive group of mammals. This volume consist of 25 chapters and 57 authors from around the globe all writing on the most recent finding on the evolution, ecology and...

The stingless bees are one of the most diverse, attractive, fascinating, conspicuous and useful of all the insect groups of the tropical world. This is a formidable and contentious claim but I believe it can be backed up. They are fifty times more...

The U.S. Ocean Commission Report identified the need for regional ecosystem assessments to support coastal and ocean management. These assessments must provide greater understanding of physical and biological dynamics than assessments at global and...

This book is the result of collaboration between botanists and food chemists, with the purpose of improving the knowledge of the main wild species of traditional use as foods in the Mediterranean area, focus on ethnobotanical aspects, natural production,...