La sequia es la amenaza climatica mas comun en la agricultura; a escala global, esta amenaza es mayor que la de ciclones, inundaciones y tormentas, y representa una de las causas mas importantes de malnutricion y pobreza rural, pero sus efectos pueden ser minimizados si se conocen las zonas mas susceptibles, ante su intensidad y periodicidad, para hacerle frente mediante medidas preventivas, asi como medidas mitigantes y correctivas in situ (parcelas).
For thousands of years, earthquakes have terrified human beings—seen first as the footsteps of angry gods, the rage of monstrous serpents beneath the earth, or the punishment of forgotten sins.
Las sutiles claves para descifrar el calendario de la naturalezaCuando sabemos que buscar en la naturaleza, las estaciones que antes permanecian ocultas brillan con intensidad.
An elegant and imaginative account that readdresses the place of the wolf in modern Scotland from "e;the best nature writer working in Britain today"e; (Los Angeles Times Book Review).
Appalled by the catastrophic decline of the capercaillie in Scotland author Roy Dennis argues a dysfunctional forest habitat is to blame and that Highland cattle can be the solution.
This book provides a comprehensive, detailed, evidence-based review of the seven animals officially described as 'dangerous' by the professional association of Field Guides in South Africa.
A professional biologist with wide experience of working both in the UK and overseas, Rory Putman takes us with him on working trips to Iceland, East Africa, Nigeria and Indonesia, introducing us to the countries and their people, their natural history, and explaining some of the wildlife issues which have prompted himself and his colleagues to travel there in the first place.
Changes in farmland management throughout the twentieth century, including agricultural intensification and increasing mechanisation, have resulted in the loss of habitat for many species.
This book is a wonderful selection of inspiring photographs reflecting life along 147 miles of fretted Caithness coastline in the far north of Scotland.
A Natural History of Sea Serpents, re-examines the cold-case enigma of sea serpents and monsters described by impeccable witnesses over three centuries.
Money and all the material things matter most when you have someone around you who gives you energy may it be either feminity that generate emotion and flow or masculinity that generate strength.
Using vivid extracts from field notebooks and profusely illustrated with photographs as well as paintings and sketches by wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy, the reader is transported to the beautiful North York Moors National Park.
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.
Safari guide Jeff Williams has brought together a treasure-trove of stories of dramatic events that occurred whilst guides were leading parties through the bush on foot.
This book opens up a wonderland of natural history for all ages to enjoy, and will spark interest in the intricate web of Africa's natural history, one that is bursting with exuberance, a great variety of life.
