Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning

The book deals primarily with the aspects of advances in Self-Potential geophysical data modeling, different interpretation techniques, new ideas and an integrated study to delineate the subsurface structures associated with exploration, contamination, buried paleochannels, archaeological investigations, glaciology, geomorphology, subsurface mapping and also in hydrocarbon exploration.

Changing Energyoutlines how humanity established the current energy economy through three previous transitions, and how we now stand poised for a necessary fourth transition.

This book provides a succinct overview on the application of rate and pressure transient analysis in unconventional petroleum reservoirs.

Crop water use can be increased by management of surface runoff, groundwater, irrigation, and soil water.

This book assesses the role of microfinance in the construction of livelihoods for poverty reduction in the Northern Savannah of Ghana, analysing the current microfinance landscape and financial services in the region.

The publication under discussion here, titled "e;Encyclopaedia of Research Methodology in Earth Sciences & Atmospheric Sciences"e; provides readers with an introductory overview of research methodologies in earth sciences and atmospheric sciences.

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 has identified four priority areas for Disaster Risk Reduction: understanding disaster risk; strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk; investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience and enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response; and to "e;Build Back Better"e; in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.

The 3Y2-inch floppy disk which accompanies this booklet is a standard DSIHD 1.

Ecologists increasingly recognize the importance of scale in our understanding of nature.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain (SC) mapping appeared as one of the critical SC capabilities that could make a striking difference in organizations' SC performance and improve sustainable operations.

This book focuses on international research in flood-related areas and sustainable management.

Why, despite two decades of climate policy, have affluent democracies made so little progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions?

Land use and land cover changes associated with increased urbanization have led to landscape and environmental changes throughout the world.

How fossilized reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the AnthropoceneWith rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there's no question that today's coral reefs are in trouble.

This book examines bioclimatic design with a focus on the application of climate adaptability in the design of future buildings and renovation of existing energy-efficient buildings.

Mylonites form in response to high rates of strain within deep ductile shear zones, which are the extensions at depth of surface faults, thrusts and fault breccias, They can have many different mineralogical compositions and are therefore defined on their textural appearance.

This book examines the complex interrelationships between water availability, governance and violent and non-violent conflicts, drawing on in-depth case studies of Lake Naivasha in Kenya and Lake Wamala in Uganda.

Partant de l’étude du geste de l’homme à cheval du XVe au XXe siècle à travers les traités d’équitation classique, l’auteur explore l’hypothèse selon laquelle il existerait « un code partagé » au cœur des communications interspécifiques entre humains et non-humains.

Transcurridos mas de cinco anos desde la quiebra de Lehman Brothers en septiembre de 2008, son ya numerosos los trabajos cientificos que, desde distintas disciplinas, han tratado el origen, el desarrollo y el impacto de la Gran Recesion, asi como sus implicaciones politicas, estrategicas, economicas, sociales, culturales o ambientales.

This book demonstrates how preserving ideology and relationships with other activists affords social movements to persist over time amid limited resources and political opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Many present-day Australians see the dingo as a threat and a pest to human production systems.

As climate change continues to wreak havoc on the environment, devastating wildfires, both natural and manmade, are increasing.

The definitive work on business strategy for sustainability by the most authoritative voice in the conversation.

With deep thought and inspiring examples, this updated book engages readers by increasing their understanding and awareness of what sustainability means conceptually, practically, personally, and professionally.

The urban world is an exciting terrain for investigating the central institutions, structures and problems of the social world and how they have transformed through the last 200 years.

MATLAB(R) is used in a wide range of geoscientific applications, such as for image processing in remote sensing, for generating and processing digital elevation models, and for analyzing time series.

Using a commentary on the influential text, the Manjusri-namasamgiti, 'The Chanting of the Names of Manjusri', this book deals with Buddhist tantric meditation practice and its doctrinal context in early-medieval India.

This book introduces the concept of Water Diplomacy as a principled and pragmatic approach to problem-driven interdisciplinary collaboration, which has been developed as a response to pressing contemporary water challenges arising from the coupling of natural and human systems.

Protecting the planet is everyone's work.

This book is the fifth volume of the "e;Marine Algal Flora of China-Rhodophyta.

The book presents a wide description of hydrographic conditions in the studied area of the Norwegian and Greenland Seas.

This book collects selected high quality articles submitted to the 2nd International Conference on Natural Fibers (ICNF2015).

This second edition offers a comprehensive overview of the priority indoor air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds, indoor particles and fibres, combustion products and other chemical agents that may affect health.

Dieser Sammelband nimmt als erste Studie eine Typenbildung der Imame vor und beleuchtet deren Rolle in der Gemeinde und ihren Einfluss auf den Integrationsprozess von Muslimen in Österreich.

Vertical flow constructed wetlands for wastewater and sludge treatment represent a relatively new and still growing technology.

A critical, intercultural and interdisciplinary review of our relationship with the environment, and its reflection in law and governance.

It is common to assert that utility investors are compensated in the allowed rate of return for the risk of large disallowances, such as arise for investments found imprudent or not `used and useful'.

This book deals with the challenges for efficient groundwater management, with a focus on South Asia and India, providing a balanced presentation of theory and field practice using a multidisciplinary approach.

Many articles in the Reader were originally published in RFF's quarterly magazine, Resources.

Shotcrete: Materials, Performance and Use is a comprehensive textbook covering the current state-of-the-art shotcrete technology.

Space is the first accessible text which provides a comprehensive examination of approaches that have crossed between such diverse fields as philosophy, physics, architecture, sociology, anthropology, and geography.

World renowned Himalayas is not only a great mountain range having the privlege of Highest peaks in the world.

Living-With Wisdom explores the way in which ancient Greek models of philosophy as an attempt to live 'the good life' can and should be realised through the practice of permaculture.

This book offers an eclectic range of transdisciplinary insights into the role of metaphor, myth and fable in shaping our understanding of the world and how we interact with it and with each other.

First published in 1994.

Covering fabrication, characterization, and applications nanofiltration (NF) membranes, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of NF membrane technology over the past decade.

An oft-quoted, modern adage is that the next major global conflict will be over water.

Dieses Buch von Rainer Lüthje widmet sich dem faszinierenden Phänomen der Gezeiten.

Brazil's growing dependence on agriculture has positioned agribusiness in a uniquely privileged position to influence Brazilian foreign policy.

From Apocalypse to Way of Life is a comprehensive and in depth survey of environmental crisis as it has been understood for the last four decades.