This book highlights the life history strategies of natural vegetation in sand-shifting environments, focusing on the physiological and ecological characteristics of trees that support these strategies.
This book offers a variety of case studies and review articles that provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the latest in micropollutant assessment and remediation.
This book provides an introduction to bio-optical properties of Indian coastal waters, referring to the study of how light interacts with water and the materials in water to determine the health of the water by measuring oceanic biological activity.
Archibald Menzies (1754-1842) is recognized as an accomplished botanist but, as author Graeme Menzies has discovered, that is only a part of his story.
This book, presented in parts, offers a comprehensive and coherent in-depth overview of the state and condition of African agriculture, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa.
This under-documented expedition was a pivotal moment in the annals of polar exploration and was the starting point, in historical terms, of revealing the great unknown continent of Antarctica.
This book addresses a central puzzle in the study of European integration: why have some post-communist countries successfully embedded democratic and market institutions after EU accession or candidacy, while others have faltered or regressed?
The book is focused primarily on characteristics and determinative methods of reservoir orientation, the concept of vector well pattern and corresponding realistic techniques of well pattern deployment, well pattern control principles, Optimum design of well pattern based on the reservoir direction characteristics, and the schemes of well spacing density regulation at different stages of development.
Mineral Exploration: Principles and Applications for a Sustainable Future, Third Edition presents the current state of mineral exploration, along with innovations that will power a sustainable future.
Spatial Analysis for Complex Territorial Systems: Geo-information Technologies and European Official Statistics offers a multidisciplinary exploration of spatial analysis, geo-information technologies, and official statistics, focusing on their applications in environmental, economic, and planning challenges in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Agricultural Applications of Earth Observation details the revolutionary impact of satellite and remote sensing technologies in enhancing agricultural practices.
Drawing on ideas from across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, James Tyner considers how the advent of the Anthropocene and and the coming age of artificial intelligence challenges us to rethink our notions of violence.
This book covers the latest advancements of nanomaterials used in the removal of various toxic contaminants from wastewater such as metal ions, dyes, and pesticides.
This book highlights the life history strategies of natural vegetation in sand-shifting environments, focusing on the physiological and ecological characteristics of trees that support these strategies.
In a world that expects cities to fuel economic growth and attract millions of people every year, there's something unnerving about the phrase "e;shrinking cities.
The unexpected comeback of the endangered Everglade snail kite and what it means for other species facing extinction todayWhen a bird of prey known as the Everglade snail kite became hard to find in the wetlands of South Florida where it was once abundant, scientist Hilary Flower sought answers, tracking the kite far from its ancestral home to tell a surprising story of survival and hope.
The book is focused primarily on characteristics and determinative methods of reservoir orientation, the concept of vector well pattern and corresponding realistic techniques of well pattern deployment, well pattern control principles, Optimum design of well pattern based on the reservoir direction characteristics, and the schemes of well spacing density regulation at different stages of development.
It has been reported that those who live in the Tropics find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide and lack access to basic technological infrastructure including internet connectivity.
For one hundred years Scottish medical explorers were at the forefront of exploration within the British Empire, as exemplified by these five individuals.
This book brings together breakthrough ideas and practical engineering insights, offering readers immediate access to innovative solutions that address today’s most pressing challenges in power and energy systems.
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between environmental factors and public health, providing both theoretical insights and practical solutions.
For the sixth consecutive year, the AGILE conference promoted the publication a book collecting high-level scientific contributions from unpublished fundamental scientific research.
The integration of the 3rd dimension in the production of spatial representation is largely recognized as a valuable approach to comprehend our reality, that is 3D.
This book is comprised of a selection of the best papers presented during the 25th International Cartography Conference which was held in Paris between 3rd and 8th July 2011.
The Workshop Proceedings reflect problems of advanced geo-information science as far as they are specifically concerned with the maritime environment at large.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Association of Geographic Infor- tion Laboratories for Europe (AGILE) promoted the edition of a book with the collection of the scientific papers that were submitted as full-papers to the AGILE annual international conference.
