Biogeography

This book presents the results of an experiment assessing the impact of spruce wood joints on the creation and development of fire when these joints are applied within a facade.

World population is increasing at an alarming rate and this has resulted in increasing tremendously the demand for tree products such as wood for construction materials, fuel and paper, fruits, oils and medicines etc.

This book presents a profile of the majority of hot springs in and around tourist destinations in Nepal.

This book introduces key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building, evaluation and prediction, featuring examples using R.

This monograph presents a state-of-the-art analysis of eco-friendly and aesthetic structures in wooden dome construction.

This book provides a unique exploration of the inter-relationships between the science of plant environmental responses and the understanding and management of forest fires.

At present, studies of the Arctic Basin are of particular importance to the world scientific community due to the strong influence of this region on the global climate, its enormous mineral and hydrocarbon resources, the poor knowledge about the polar biosphere, and the growing anthropogenic pollution of the Arctic (Gramberg et al.

The book is based on results from the Russian expedition in the region of the Antarctic Peninsula and Powell Basin in the northern part of the Weddell Sea, as well as on the review of earlier research in the region.

This proceedings volume presents new scientific works of the research workers and experts in the field of Wood Science & Fire.

This commemorative volume of invited papers in vegetation science covers a full range of topics, objectives, methods and applications, including conservation and management tasks.

ANOXIA defines the lack of free molecular oxygen in an environment.

The period since World War II, and especially the last decade influenced by the International Biological Program, has seen enormous growth in research on the function of ecosystems.

Being a Scientist is a comprehensive introduction to the many aspects of scientific life beyond the classroom and laboratory.

This book discusses the significance of  water quality parameters in aquatic ecosystems, offering a concise and practical measurement methodology for early career researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of environmental science, oceanography, and aquatic science .

This edited volume provides a framework for integrating methods and information drawn from geological and medical sciences and provides case studies in medical geology to illustrate the usefulness of this framework for crafting environmental and public health policies related to natural materials.

This book provides an overview of eco-friendly resins and their composite materials covering their synthesis, sources, structures and properties for different industrial applications to support the ongoing research and development in eco-friendly and renewable commercial products.

This book delves into human-induced and natural impacts on coastal wetlands, intended or otherwise, through a series of vignettes that elucidate the environmental insults and efforts at amelioration and remediation.

This volume provides a comprehensive academic review of both positive and negative effects of minerals on human health and quality of life.

Angiosperms are the most diversi ed plant group in the world, being represented by ca 300,000 species in about 400 families.

- How did the Sun come into existence?

This authored dictionary presents a unique glossary of paleontological terms, taxa, localities, and concepts, with focus on the most significant orders, genera, and species in terms of historical turning points such as mass extinctions.

The investigations refer to the development of plant phenology since the 1960s in Germany.

Tests for repeated patterns in evolution of island plants, which together comprise an ''island syndrome'' analogous to animals.

This book presents study findings involving the Changjiang River estuary and Jiaozhou Bay, China, etc.

This book is the second volume of a two-volume set summarizing 40 years of key research findings directly related to metal-resistant Cupriavidus/Ralstonia (Betaproteobacteria).

Through nine successful editions, and for over 45 years, Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach has provided a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the varied scientific disciplines and research that are essential to understanding the subject.

This proceedings volume presents new scientific works of the research workers and experts in the field of Wood Science & Fire.

During the last few years, the number of contributions to the Paleontology of Mexico has increased considerably.

Coral reefs around the world are sustaining massive damage at an alarming rate.

he Atlas of Woody Plant Stems"e; is a com- Naturally, it was impossible to cover completely the Tprehensively illustrated book with short, in- enormous variability of plant life forms.

Following the exciting exploration of hot vent and cold seep ecosystems, the rediscovery of cold-water coral ecosystems with high-technology instrumentation is currently another hot topic in multidisciplinary marine research.

When and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve?

Stable isotopes are frequently used as tracers in biological systems, and their ability to track changes and processes over time has made them increasingly important to ecological research.

This volume synthesizes the relevant data that is fundamental to our understanding of trace metal biogeochemistry and the ecology of biological communities of deep-sea vent systems.

This book presents a timely investigation of radar remote sensing observations for agricultural crop monitoring and advancements of research techniques and their applicability for crop biophysical parameter estimation.

Wetlands are very sensitive ecosystems, functioning as a habitat for many organisms.

At the coast all is not what it seems.

Forests in Development: A Vital Balance, shows some of the main advances in forestry over the six years spanning between the XII World Forestry Congress in Canada and the XIII WFC held in Buenos Aires.

In my first microbiology class in 1968, Richard Wodzinki opened his first lecture with "e;Wodzinski's Laws of Bacteriology.

Temperature profoundly impacts both the phenotypes and distributions of organisms.

Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland.

A loving portrayal of our precious planet that offers easy-to-grasp discussions of scientific concepts and detailed examinations of Earth's tectonic, biological, and paleontological forces.

The book introduces readers to the heritage of St.

The senses are made, not given.

This book is a compilation of selected papers presented in the International Conference on the theme 'Wood is Good: Current Trends and Future Prospects in Wood'.

This book provides information about microbial mats, from early fossils to modern mats located in marine and terrestrial environments.

Middle East and Mediterranean region locates at a crossroad of global climatic patterns.

A history of the most successful, significant and long-running natural history series in the world.