This book examines the financing of real estate investment and development within the context of an increasingly integrated international world economy and financial system. The approach shows how real estate financial structures influence general economic development.
This hugely informative and wide-ranging analysis on the management of projects, past, present and future, is written both for practitioners and scholars.
This book is an in-depth and unique treatment of the quantitative basis of sensory testing, enabling scientists in the food, cosmetics and personal care product industries to gain objective insights into consumer preference data vital for informed new product development.
Helps you explore ecological patterns and processes of what does not burn within boreal wildfires. Following a brief introduction to the boreal forest... Læs mere
Mining activities significantly impact the environment; they generate huge quantities of spoil, promote deforestation and the loss of agricultural production, as well as releasing contaminants that result in the loss of valuable soil resources.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of progress in the general area of fluvial remote sensing with a specific focus on its potential contribution... Læs mere
Quinoa is an ancient grain that has grown in popularity in recent years. It has been known as a good source of both protein and fiber. As the demand for quinoa increases a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the biology and production of the crop is essential.
Filling the need for a title devoted to Raman spectroscopy for this important class of materials, Raman Spectroscopy for Soft Matter Applications assembles a group of global authorities from various institutions to discuss their areas of expertise.
This valuable resource for developers and designers will help to develop design solutions sympathetic to the environment and improve the... Læs mere
Polyphenols are the second most abundant class of substances in nature, and include tannins and flavonoids, many of which have extremely important antioxidant properties which have now been shown to have a key role in the prevention of cancer in humans.
This new book offers practical insights into the latest developments in responsive polymers, i.e. , polymers engineered to alter structure and properties in response to environmental inputs. The book features original design, methodological, and application data.