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  • Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
    Air quality is personal. Its management is highly so. Asthmatic or air-pollutant-sensitive individuals depend on accurate air quality forecasts to help manage their daily activities.  However, the adverse effects of poor air quality on public health and visibility extend far beyond the daily time horizon. Pneumonic and cardiac vascular responses of individuals in all age groups...
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    59,74 €

  • Polarimetric SAR Techniques and Applications
    Carlos López-Martínez / Juan Manuel Lopez-Sanchez
    An increasing number of spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems have been equipped with polarimetric capabilities: ALOS and ALOS-2, Radarsat-2, TerraSAR-X, Envisat-ASAR, Sentinel-1a/b, etc. Future mission will still present this type of diversity: RCM, SAOCOM, Cosmo-Skymed 2nd generation or PAZ. Polarimetry allows sensitivity to the structural and geometric properties...
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    59,61 €

  • Innovative Strategies and Frameworks in Climate Change Adaptation
    Alexander G. Flor / Alexander GFlor / Benjamina Gonzalez Flor
    The changes the earth is currently undertaking has been at the forefront of scientific discourse in recent years. Humans as a species have needed to react to these changes and shift their behavior accordingly. Innovative Strategies and Frameworks in Climate Change Adaptation: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the relationship bet...
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    216,16 €

  • Coastal Sea Levels, Impacts and Adaptation
    Extreme sea levels can lead to hazardous events, such as coastal flooding, erosion, or salt water intrusion, with-wide ranging environmental, societal, and economic consequences. In combination with climate-driven sea-level rise, and, potentially, additional changes in storminess, dynamic wave contributions, and tidal dynamics, the adverse consequences of extreme oceanographic ...
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    75,97 €

  • Application of Artificial Neural Networks in Geoinformatics
    Saro Lee
    Recently, a need has arisen for prediction techniques that can address a variety of problems by combining methods from the rapidly developing field of machine learning with geoinformation technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, and GPS. As a result, over the last few decades, one particular machine learning technology, known as artificial neural networks, has been successfull...
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    59,81 €

  • Climate Change and Global Warming - Exposed
    Andrew Johnson
    The weather is something which affects all of us, every day of our lives. It dictates our long and short-term plans. In the UK, the weather is the "default topic" of conversation for strangers and friends alike. Though it has obvious and far reaching importance, most people don't know very much about the weather. These days, they don't take time to observe it and probab...
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    13,82 €

  • Exploration Science
    Dr Peter T Scott
    About Exploration ScienceHave you wondered what the science of geology is all about?Together we will explore of the surface and sub-surface of the Earth, the sub-branches of geology, including mineralogy, petrology (rocks), palaeontology (fossils), geochemistry, seismology (earthquakes), engineering geology, and many more.The scientific method used by all scientists as well as ...
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    30,12 €

  • Fossils, Dinosaurs and Cave Men
    Patrick Nurre
    This textbook is a high school, semester study of the differences between the Biblcal and secular views of fossils, dinosaurs, and cave men.  Topics include the cause and mechanism for a global flood, the geologic time table, living fossils, the Tower of Babel, modern classification of dinosaurs, and more.  Students will also learn to interpret the geologic column from a Biblic...
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    43,86 €

  • Checklist of Papuasian Orchids
    Paul Ormerod
    This is the most comprehensive account to date of all Papua New Guineas wild orchids and will no doubt prove to be the essential reference to PNG's orchids for all botanists, ecologists and orchid enthusiasts for decades to come. All types and relevant data including where published are listed and the herbariums where they are kept. All synonymous names, where published and...
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    59,91 €

  • Adventures in Earth Science
    Dr Peter T Scott
    ADVENTURES in EARTH SCIENCE is not just an in-depth textbook but a series of adventures across seven continents and beyond in the sciences of astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography. It has been written with over forty years of experience in studying, researching and teaching earth science. Whilst it has been designed for senior high school and junior university or col...
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    142,25 €

  • The 1980 Eruption of Mt. St. Helens
    Don J Easterbrook
    On March 27, 1980 St. Helens suddenly began to erupt steam and ash. These eruptions continued sporadically for the next seven weeks and Dr. Easterbrook made frequent flights to the mountain to observe the eruptive activity. On May 18, 1980, he flew to St Helens at 5:30 a.m. and flew in tight circles a few hundred feet above the summit crater for 2-1/2 hours, photographing the s...
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    17,46 €

  • Theoretical Mantle Dynamics
    Neil M. Ribe / Neil MRibe
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    179,10 €

  • Cálculo Para Iniciantes: Derivadas E Integrais De Funções Com Uma Variável Real
    Antônio Gabriel André De Melo Trevisan / Richard Trevisan
    Estatisticamente, a disciplina de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral é a que mais reprova alunos no mundo, como mostraremos na introdução deste livro, por isso é tão temida pela maioria dos universitários.Este livro procura mostrar o cálculo de forma extremamente clara e facilitada, para apoiar os alunos nos estudos relativos aos anos iniciais de cursos superiores, bem como auxilia...
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    16,59 €

  • Climate Risk and Sustainability
    This book analyzes recent trends and upcoming challenges in corporate governance and risk management in financial institutions with a particular focus on their rule in promoting a sustainable economic growth model. The impact of negative events caused by environmental and climate change can have significant consequences for the real economy and the financial system. This releva...
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    221,27 €

  • The Geomorphology of French Landscapes
    Adrian Harvey
    This richly illustrated book provides a regionally focused overview about the landscapes and landforms of France. It is divided into two parts: the first chapters deal with the broad geology and geomorphology in the context of the present geomorphology of France. The second part provides a regionally-based treatment of the more detailed geomorphology. The book is aimed to an ac...
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    58,31 €

  • Laboratory Characterization of Shale
    Kumar Hemant Singh / Piyush Sarkar / Trilok Nath Singh
    This book introduces to the reader an analytical procedure to characterize the organic-rich Indian Gondwana shale in terms of its elastic, petrophysical, geochemical, and microstructural properties using state-of-the-art laboratory measurements and accounting for the elastic anisotropy, pore microstructure along with rock physics models, image segmentation techniques, and pore ...
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    234,24 €

  • Understanding Past Earthquakes
    This open access book presents the state of the art in research on the characteristics of past earthquakes. It presents an overview of contemporary developments, their use cases, and practical considerations, with the aim of introducing readers to recently developed methodologies as well as the sources, derivation, and handling of their uncertainties. The disparate fields of se...
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    221,57 €

  • Sustainable Groundwater and Environment
    This book addresses this challenge head-on, focusing on the intersection of groundwater sustainability and environmental health. It explores the complex relationship between groundwater management and environmental integrity, delving into topics like the impacts of groundwater extraction on ecosystems, the role of groundwater in climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the...
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    235,25 €

  • Pride and Prejudice
    Jane Austen
    Pride and Prejudice is a timeless story of love and misunderstandings set in 19th-century England. Elizabeth Bennet, an intelligent and independent young woman, faces the pressures of societal expectations while longing for true love. When she meets Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and seemingly aloof man, their mutual prejudices lead to conflict and misjudgments. As their relationship evo...
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    17,00 €

  • SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR FOR SURFACE MOTION ESTIMATION
    TIMO BALZ
    This book delivers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for measuring and monitoring surface motion caused by a wide range of geophysical phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, urban subsidence, and landslides. Along with covering essential SAR concepts like the radar equation, resolution, and signal processing te...
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    95,35 €

  • The Ancient Life History of the Earth; A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science
    Henry Alleyne Nicholson
    Discover the captivating journey through time with 'The Ancient Life History of the Earth' by Henry Alleyne Nicholson, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This collector’s edition invites you to explore the fascinating world of paleontological science, unraveling the mysteries of Earth’s ancient past with cl...
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    20,98 €

  • Migration and Displacement in a Changing Climate
    Kayly Ober / Kelsea Best / Robert A. McLeman
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    120,04 €

  • Migration and Displacement in a Changing Climate
    Kayly Ober / Kelsea Best / Robert A. McLeman
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    59,89 €

  • Turkey Mountain Guide to the Geology, Fossils and Features of Upper Turkey Mountain
    Steve King
    A hidden gem of nature lies a short distance from downtown Tulsa, OK, amidst the urban sprawl. It’s over 750 acres of urban wilderness within a series of parks and venues along the scenic Arkansas River. The appeal is the diverse terrain boasting over 45 miles of hiking and biking trails. The city’s comforts and amenities are close, but it’s large enough to escape the fast pace...
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    14,12 €

  • Application of Remote Sensing Approaches in Geohazard Risk
    This Special Issue, entitled 'Application of Remote Sensing Approaches in Geohazard Risk', aims to provide an overview of the application of various advanced remote sensing technologies in geohazard risk identification, monitoring, and mapping. It explores the potential and future prospects of these technologies in terms of enhancing geohazard risk assessment and prediction. Th...
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    54,69 €

  • Die Rolle der Gemeinschaft bei der Bewältigung der Küstenerosion, Insel Ka-Nyaka
    Jorge Tsinine
    ZusammenfassungSeit den 1970er Jahren werden Umweltprobleme mit größerem Interesse diskutiert. Mit der Entwicklung von Technologien und dem wachsenden Bedürfnis des Menschen, erosionsgefährdete Gebiete zu nutzen, hat Mosambik Instrumente und Normen geschaffen, die bestimmte Aktivitäten insbesondere in umweltgefährdeten Gebieten regeln, Dies steht im Einklang mit verschiedenen I...
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    84,50 €

  • The Role of the Community in Coastal Erosion Management, Ka-Nyaka Island
    Jorge Tsinine
    AbstractEnvironmental problems began to be discussed with more interest around the 1970s, and have been gaining ground with the development of technologies and the growing human need to occupy and exploit areas sensitive to erosion, Mozambique has been creating instruments and standards that regulate some activities especially in areas sensitive to environmental problems, This ...
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    84,50 €

  • Le rôle de la communauté dans la gestion de l’érosion côtière, île de Ka-Nyaka
    Jorge Tsinine
    RésuméLes problèmes environnementaux ont commencé à être discutés avec plus d’intérêt vers les années 1970 et ont gagné du terrain avec le développement des technologies et le besoin croissant de l’homme d’occuper et d’exploiter des zones sensibles à l’érosion, le Mozambique a créé des instruments et des normes qui réglementent certaines activités, en particulier dans les zones...
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    84,50 €

  • Il ruolo della comunità nella gestione dell’erosione costiera, isola di Ka-Nyaka
    Jorge Tsinine
    AstrattoI problemi ambientali hanno iniziato a essere discussi con maggiore interesse intorno agli anni ’70 e si sono fatti strada con lo sviluppo delle tecnologie e la crescente necessità umana di occupare e sfruttare aree sensibili all’erosione, il Mozambico ha creato strumenti e norme che regolano alcune attività soprattutto nelle aree sensibili ai problemi ambientali, Ciò è...
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    84,50 €

  • Rola społeczności w zarządzaniu erozją wybrzeża, wyspa Ka-Nyaka
    Jorge Tsinine
    StreszczenieProblemy środowiskowe zaczęły być dyskutowane z większym zainteresowaniem w latach siedemdziesiątych i zyskały na znaczeniu wraz z rozwojem technologii i rosnącą potrzebą człowieka do zajmowania i wykorzystywania obszarów wrażliwych na erozję, Mozambik tworzy instrumenty i standardy, które regulują niektóre działania, zwłaszcza w obszarach wrażliwych na problemy śro...
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    84,50 €