Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning

This fourth and full colour edition updates and expands a widely-used textbook aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in remote sensing and GIS in Geography, Geology and Earth/Environmental Science departments.

John Grant is back!

John Grant is back!

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A comprehensive treatment of statistical applications for solving real-world environmental problems A host of complex problems face today's earth science community, such as evaluating the supply of remaining non-renewable energy resources, assessing the impact of people on the environment, understanding climate change, and managing the use of water.

The current literature compartmentalizes the complex issue of water and wastewater into its discrete components; technology, planning, policy, construction, economics, etc.

The current literature compartmentalizes the complex issue of water and wastewater into its discrete components; technology, planning, policy, construction, economics, etc.

Get the single-source solutions guide to the sustainable management of water resources.

Get the single-source solutions guide to the sustainable management of water resources.

The graphic artist's guide to sustainable design Graphic design is frequently thought of as a purely decorative effort.

The graphic artist's guide to sustainable design Graphic design is frequently thought of as a purely decorative effort.

An inside tour of the incredible-and probably dangerous-plans to counteract the effects of climate change through experiments that range from the plausible to the fantasticDavid Battisti had arrived in Cambridge expecting a bloodbath.

An inside tour of the incredible-and probably dangerous-plans to counteract the effects of climate change through experiments that range from the plausible to the fantasticDavid Battisti had arrived in Cambridge expecting a bloodbath.

After WWII, the United States of America proposed their way of life, based on an unlimited consumption of land, goods, and energy, as a model for the entire world.

This title focuses on the evolution of the modeling process and on new research perspectives in theoretical and applied geography, as well as spatial planning.

An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start?

An all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start?

An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS) GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called "e;geography on steroids.

Geostatistics is essential for environmental scientists.

Environmental statistics is a rapidly growing discipline that is important not only as a division of professional and academic statistics, but also in the accumulation of data on environmental effects and in the formulation of environmental policy by government agencies.

This book investigates new agricultural systems such as organic and green manuring, as well as integrated pest management practices, and looks at how they can improve farm productivity against the enhancements for the environment.

This up-to-the-minute account examines how radionuclides affect human health.

This book explores the possibility that life exists on Mars.

The increase in the world population and changes in welfare have led to an enormously expanding demand for food.

Discusses those aspects of environmental change which might have direct or indirect effects on human health.

An easy-to-understand reference for navigating through geographic information systems (GIS) GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called "e;geography on steroids.

Pertaining to homeland security, this title is a comprehensive guide to radiation protection caused by accidents or terrorism Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting ports and examines the latest nuclear detection devices that can be deployed Explains the procedures in FEMA's "e;National Incident Management System"e; Gives specific details for first responders and emergency workers on how to prepare for and handle radiological incidents

This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet.

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"e;Do you think going green will give you a competitive advantage, even save you money?

"e;Do you think going green will give you a competitive advantage, even save you money?

This book explains the concept of spatial data quality, a key theory for minimizing the risks of data misuse in a specific decision-making context.

This title provides a broad overview of the different types of models used in advanced spatial analysis.

This complete guide to the evaluation, selection, and use of sustainable materials in the landscape features strategies to minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional site construction materials as well as green materials.

This title gives an authoritative look at the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in climatology and meterology.

Spatial analysis is an increasingly important tool for detecting and preventing numerous risk and crisis phenomena such as floods in a geographical area.

This book combines geostatistics and global mapping systems to present an up-to-the-minute study of environmental data.

Bipedal Robots: Modeling, Design and Walking Synthesis This book presents various techniques to carry out the gait modeling, the gait patterns synthesis, and the control of biped robots.

Provides a viable reference, describing the state-of-knowledge on sources of arsenic contamination in ground water, which affects about 100 million people worldwide.

An accessible resource, covering the fundamentals of carbonate reservoir engineering Includes discussions on how, where and why carbonate are formed, plus reviews of basic sedimentological and stratigraphic principles to explain carbonate platform characteristics and stratigraphic relationships Offers a new, genetic classification of carbonate porosity that is especially useful in predicting spatial distribution of pore networks.

Always controversial, Thomas DeGregori has released another classic volume that is sure to inform, confound, and present new perspectives on todays environmental issues.

This book covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants.

The magnitude of the food-waste disposal problem cannot be understated.

A sociological study of changing farming methods, Conservation Tillage and Cropping Innovation investigates those techniques that have gradually continued to replace the plow culture.

Unique problem-and-solution approach for quickly mastering a broad range of calculations This book's problem-and-solution approach enables readers to quickly grasp the fundamentals of air pollution control equipment and essential applications.

From stars to terrestrial networks and satellites From outdoors to indoors From ancient to future applications From techniques to technologies .

This important new book presents a comprehensive review of practical alternative energy choices for the twenty-first century.

Written by a multidisciplinary group of soil and environmental scientists, Biophysico-Chemical Processes of Heavy Metals and Metalloids in Soil Environments provides the scientific community with a critical qualitative and quantitative review of the fundamentals of the processes of pollutants in soil environments.

A behind-the-scenes exposure why our electricity system is headed for a state of emergency-and what can be done to head it off Most people don't realize that skyrocketing global energy demand and economic growth severely affect the supply of electricity.

The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated.