Electric Cables Handbook provides a comprehensive and substantial coverage of all types of energy cables----from wiring and flexible cables for general use, to distribution, transmission and submarine cables.
Emerging Epidemics provides a global perspective on the management and prevention of emerging and re-emerging diseases. In addition to covering the diagnosis,... Læs mere
Forest soils are the foundation of the entire forest ecosystem and complex, long-term interactions between trees, soil animals, and the microbial community shape soils in was that are very distinct from agricultural soils.
Ecosystem Dynamics focuses on long-term terrestrial ecosystems and their changing relationships with human societies.
This book demonstrates how to make urban environments greener. It starts by explaining how cities can become more efficient and more pleasant to live in, by mimicking nature and deliberately creating habitats to provide ecosystem services.
* First comprehensive volume of the ecology and evolution of this model organism since 1991. * Shows how knowledge of dung beetle ecology contributes to general theories of evolutionary ecology, community ecology, functional ecology and population biology.
This book is a broad overview on geoscientific aspects of mineral deposits and mineral resources, including their geological characteristics, and the... Læs mere
Includes five complete practice question papers for realistic preparation. This title also includes topic index so that readers can target problem areas. It provides detailed explanation of the knowledge behind both correct and incorrect answers.
Focuses on the ecological effects of the increasing elephant population in northern Botswana, presenting the importance of the elephants for the heterogeneity of the system, and showing that elephant ecology involves much wider spatiotemporal scales than was previously thought.
* Presents a fresh light on facilities management by considering front-of-house aspects. * Treats workplace productivity and customer service as its central theme.... Læs mere
An integrative view of the evolution of genetics and the natural world Even in this advanced age of genomics, the evolutionary process of unicellular and multicellular organisms is continually in debate.
Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house.