Physical geography and topography

Originally published in 1980, this book provides a penetrating and scholarly analysis of the planning of water resources, based on 10 years' of research into one of Britain's most vital industries.

The Routledge Handbook of Latin America and the Environment provides an in-depth and accessible analysis and theorization of environmental issues in the region.

Originally published in 1992, this book dispels some of the myths that surround water resource problems of arid lands and the notion that there are simple 'once and for all' solutions.

This engaging book presents an insightful look into the contributing factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Coral reefs are an important tourism resource for many coastal and island destinations and generate a range of benefits to their local communities, including as a food source, income from tourism, employment and recreational opportunities.

The first of a series designed to cover all tropical rain forests in the world.

When looking at old pictures of Toronto, it is clear that the city's urban, economic, and social geography has changed dramatically over the generations.

Presented in a style intended for the non-specialist reader, with technical terms and mathematical formulae kept to a minimum, the second edition of this introduction to groundwater covers a range of topics as they relate to hydrogeology.

Provides the conceptual backbone and specific information necessary for the ecologically sound restoration and sustainable development of boreal ecosystems.

First published in 1995.

Weather forecasting is the most visible branch of meteorology and has its modern roots in the nineteenth century when scientists redefined meteorology in the way weather forecasts were made, developing maps of isobars, or lines of equal atmospheric pressure, as the main forecasting tool.

'Big freeze' conditions, storms, severe flooding, droughts, and heatwaves - recent extremes in weather, with their resultant physical, economic and human losses, highlight the vulnerability of society to changes in the atmosphere.

Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) is the current state-of-art methodology to provide weather prediction at different spatial and time scales to serve user community.

In Down the Wild Cape Fear, novelist and nonfiction writer Philip Gerard invites readers onto the fabled waters of the Cape Fear River and guides them on the 200-mile voyage from the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers at Mermaid Point all the way to the Cape of Fear on Bald Head Island.

Describing the natural state of eight important lakes in Asia and the human impact on these lake ecosystems, this book offers a valuable reference guide.

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences.

Far away shores, exotic islands or adventurous sea voyages - coasts are the destination of dreams for millions of people around the globe.

High mountains, polar expanses, volcanic peaks are exciting and special environments.

This second edition of the book Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions: Southeastern Europe integrates the scientific results and expertise of the researchers from the countries in Southeastern Europe.

This book provides in detail assessment of the health of Mahananda river, an important head water river system in the Darjeeling Sub-Himalayas which is getting altered rapidly with the pace of human interference.

This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science.

Landscapes are being degraded and simplified across the globe.

This book, first published in 1986, is an excellent introduction to the main topics of economic and applied geology for undergraduate students of geology, geophysics, mining geology and civil engineering.

Since its discovery in early 1900, turbulence has been an interesting and complex area of study.

This book examines the nexus of cities and oceans and the interrelations between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and 14, just after the first two critical years following the milestone year of hope in 2015.

New Naturalist Wildfowl provides a much-anticipated overview of the fascinating birds that have become icons of our diminishing wilderness areas.

Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us.

This textbook provides a comprehensive and very detailed insight into Chinese Contemporary Geography in English.

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive report on the soils of Wisconsin, a state that offers a rich tapestry of soils.

This volume studies the urbanisation trends of medium-sized cities of India to develop a typology of urban resilience.

Rock climbers have an inherent interest in geology.

China and its neighbours face a series of water security issues, in which international law plays a vital role.

This book draws on the author's professional experience and expertise in humid and arid regions to familiarize readers with the basic scientific philosophy and methods regarding floods and their impacts on human life and property.

Recent and dramatic flooding in places as far apart as Bangladesh and North Wales are example of what could become commonplace if sea levels rise.

Innate Terrain addresses the varied perceptions of Canada's natural terrain, framing the discussion in the context of landscapes designed by Canadian landscape architects.

Get the authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida, featuring almost all of the states paddleable waterways in 73 river profiles.

Until now no overview of the Quaternary deposits of northeastern Europe has been available.

The first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates, suitable for students and researchers alike.

This volume explores the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that comprise the Mediterranean world.

Coastal regions around the world have become increasingly crowded, intensively developed, and severely exploited.

This book provides a foundation for modern applied ecology.

This book addresses strategies for food security and sustainable agriculture in developing economies.

Mining and geological survey work in Jamaica goes back several hundred years and was initiated by the Europeans when they colonized the Island.

'What a wonderful, honest, refreshing book, full of free-spirited adventure, humour and profound thoughts to provide inspiration to anyone who simply dreams of getting out and doing their own thing' SIR CHRIS BONINGTON'Ernest Shackleton listed those qualities an explorer should possess over a century ago: optimism, patience, idealism with imagination, and courage.

Why does land management so often fail to prevent soil erosion, deforestation, salination and flooding?

A practical guide to the latest techniques to measure sediments, seabed, water and transport mechanisms in estuaries and coastal waters.

Coastal Plants provides a definitive guide to the 100 most common plants of the Perth coastal region and includes the key species used in coastal restoration.