Encyclopedia
of Caves "This monumental and attractively presented
reference book belongs on the bookshelf of every person with an interest in
caves, endangered species, or the biological diversity of our planet. The
hundred or so chapter authors are a Who’s Who of the world’s cave
experts...This book will be an invaluable reference for students, teachers,
scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about the remarkable
diversity of life and geology that lies hidden beneath our feet." - Larry Master, Chief Zoologist,
NatureServe
Hb
Nov-04
0123485304
D.
Hillel
Encyclopedia
of Soils in the Environment, Four-Volume Set (Vol. 1-4) is
a comprehensive and integrated consideration of a topic of vital importance
to human societies in the past, present, and future. This important work
encompasses the present knowledge of the world's variegated soils, their
origins, properties, classification, and roles in the biosphere. A team of
outstanding, international contributors has written over 250 entries that
cover a broad range of issues facing today's soil scientists, ecologists, and
environmental scientists.
Hb
Oct-04
0124575536
M.
Lowman & B. Rinker
Forest
Canopies 2e represents an authoritative synthesis of data,
anecdotes, case studies, observations, and recommendations from researchers
and educators who have risked life and limb in their advocacy of the High
Frontier. With innovative rope techniques, cranes, walkways, dirigibles, and
towers, they finally gained access to the rich biodiversity that lives far
above the forest floor and the emerging science of canopy ecology. In this
new edition of Forest Canopies, nearly 60 scientists and educators from
around the world look at the biodiversity, ecology, evolution, and
conservation of forest canopy ecosystems.
Hb
Aug-04
0125095511
G.
Mueller, M. Froster & G. Bills
Biodiversity
of Fungi: Inventory and Monitoring Methods covers
everything from what is a fungus, to maintaining and organizing a permanent
study collection with associated databases; from protocols for sampling slime
molds to insect associated fungi; from fungi growing on and in animals and
plants to mushrooms and truffles. The book is arranged both ecologically and
by sampling method rather than by taxonomic group for ease of use. The
information presented here is intended for everyone interested in fungi,
anyone who needs tools to study them in nature including naturalists, land
managers, ecologists, mycologists, and even citizen scientists and
sophiscated amateurs.
Hb
Jul-04
0121451607
J.
Burley, J. Evans & J. Youngguist
Encyclopedia
of Forest Sciences, Four-Volume Set (Vol. 1-4) will be an
indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in forests,
forestry and forest sciences. Packed with valuable insights from experts all
over the world, this remarkable set not only summarizes recent advances in
forest science techniques, but also thoroughly covers the basic information
vital to comprehensive understanding of the important elements of
forestry.
Hb
Apr-04
0444505857
R.
von Vothmer, T. van Hintum, H. Knupffer, K. Sato
Diversity
in Barlet (Hordeum Vulgare) aims to cover the complex issue
of diversification in time and space in a single crop: barley. Leading
scientists from various fields describe the entire variation pattern in
different sets of characters and an attempt is made for a synthesis to a
holistic picture. The book proposes ways to use the achievements of diversity
studies in future research and breeding programmes. Genetic diversity is one
of the main resources sustaining human life. Food security largely depends on
the availability and utilization of this diversity, which is of strategic
importance for countries and companies. Conservation and utilization of
biodiversity is thus currently an urgent area of global debate and concern.
Hb
2003
0121413608
J.
Buongiorno & J. Gilless
Decision
Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision
making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic
objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific
management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer
spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is
given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of
alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests.
Hb
2003
0444515518
W.
Buchs
Biotic
Indicators for Biodviersity and Sustainable Agriculture highlights aspects and approaches to
questions on the development and findings of biotic indicator (systems),
considering the complex problems of conversion into practice. Biotic
indication in relation to sustainable land use and biodiversity is discussed
from many angles.
Hb
2003
0080437079
F.
Pietra
Biodivesity
and Natural Product Diversity provides an integrated
evaluation of the diversity of natural products in relation to biodiversity.
The ongoing exploitation of biological resources, while maintaining an
effective equilibrium on Earth, depends much on the conservation of
biodiversity..
Hb
2002
0080437060
Pb
0127300554
G.
wagner
The
Character Concept in Evolutionary Biology Almost all
evolutionary biologists, indeed all biologists, use particular features to
study life. These characteristics or features used by evolutionary biologists
are used in a particular way to unravel a tangled evolutionary history,
document the rate of evolutionary change, or as evidence of biodiversity.
"Characters" are the "data" of evolutionary biology and
they can be employed differently in research providing both opportunities and
limitations. This book is about characters, their use, how different sorts of
characters are limited, and what are appropriate methods for character
analysis.
Hb
2000
0444505342
T.
Fujimori
Ecological
and Silvicultural Strategies for Ssutainable Forest Management addresses the current knowledge gap by defining sustainable
forest management, clarifying methods by which ecological knowledge can be
applied and how traditional silvicultural methods can be improved.
Sustainable forest management involves the enhancement of various aspects of
forest functions such as conservation of biodiversity, conservation of soil
and water resources, contribution to the global carbon cycle as well as wood
production.
Hb
2001
0444882669
F.T.
Last
Tree
Crop Ecosystems is a unique new resource which combines the
interests of traditional foresters and horticulturalists. Sixteen chapters
written by international experts in the field emphasise the current topical
issues besetting each of the crops considered. In the past the management of
tree crops was focussed on yield without an adequate understanding of crop
behaviour. Recent decades have seen many major advances in knowledge, notably
those related tree biology and biodiversity within species and between
different crops.
Hb
2001
0122268652
S.
Levin
Encyclopedia
of Biodiversity, Five-Volume Set (Vol. 1-5) brings
together, for the first time, a study of the dimensions of diversity. It
examination of the services biodiversity provides, and measures to protect
it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems
for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories
of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in
biodiversity.
Hb
2000
0444504346
K.
Minoura
Lake
Baikal Lake Baikal is the oldest lake and largest
freshwater reservoir in the world. As a result of its exceptionally long
geological history, the lake has been a theatre of evolution and speciation
of organisms, and it currently harbors more species than any other lake in
the world. Based on its unique nature, Lake Baikal was recently designated a
World Heritage site and is regarded as a hotspot for evolution, speciation,
and biodiversity. With its tremendously peculiar biota, Lake Baikal is now
awaiting modern analytical approaches to the profound problems of speciation
and evolution.
Hb
2000
0444500197
M.G.
Paoletti
Invertebrate
Biodiversity as Bioindicators of Sustainable Landscapes covers
the bioindication approach of rural landscapes and man managed ecosystems
including both urbanised and industrialised ones. The main techniques and
taxa used for bioindication are considered in detail. Remediation and
contamination is faced with diversity, abundance and dominance of biota,
mostly invertebrates.
Hb
1999
0444501959
H.
Ota
Tropical
Island Herpetpfauna presents fifteen individual
contributions. Part I contains four papers describing and analysing taxonomic
and phyletic diversities of yet poorly reported herpetofaunas in some
tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean archipelagos. Part II is devoted to our
understanding of the ecological and behavioral plasticity of island reptiles,
and their natural and anthropogenic dispersal abilities. Some of the papers
also discuss impacts on native island reptiles by artificially introduced
exotic predators and competitors. The final five papers in Part III discuss
the temporary dynamics of land configurations and islands acting as
landbridges which is reflected by the current distribution and variation of
herpetofauna in subtropical East Asia.
Hb
1999
0080428169
N.C.
Johnson, A.J. Malk, R.C. Szaro & W.T. Sexton
Ecological
Stewardship: A Common Reference for Ecosystem Management is a highly regarded work on ecosystem management published by
Elsevier Science in association with the US Forest Service and the World
Resources Institute. The book addresses the six ecosystem management themes
of: Shifting Public Values, Expectations and Law; Social and Cultural
Dimensions; Humans as Agents of Ecological Changes; Biological and Ecological
Dimensions; Economic Dimensions and Information Collection and Evaluation.
Hb
1999
0080432042
European
Environment Agency
Eurpe's
Environment: The Second Assessment presents the results of
the second assessment of the state Europe's environment made by the European
Environment Agency. The book contains a vast quantity of data consolidated in
graphs, maps and tables, with full colour throughout. The first report Europe's
Environment, the Dobris Assessment, published in 1995, was a landmark report
which highlighted twelve prominent European environmental problems, including
climate change, biodiversity and waste.
Hb
1999
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0122267303
W.
Nierenberg
Encyclopedia
of Environmental Biology, Three-Volume Set (Vol. 1-3)is a much-needed reference with detailed
information on the environmental issues affecting you. Written for law
offices, environmental groups, city planners, and government officials, these
three volumes contain 150 expressly prepared articles exploring the impact of
global change on plants, animals, and habitats. The Encyclopedia examines the
causes and the cures of environmental degradation in an easy-to-use,
comprehensive format.
Hb
1995
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