Nature Books

This book presents the most up-to-date research and information regarding the ... This book presents the most up-to-date research and information regarding the origin chemistry fate and health impacts of airborne particulate matter in urban areas a topic which has received a great deal of attention in recent years due to... more

This book covers a range of topics about the biology and ecology of coral reef... This book covers a range of topics about the biology and ecology of coral reefs. It details recent developments in coral evolution and physiology and presents novel frontiers in coral reef research from remote sensing to damaged coral reef remediation. more

High mountain ecosystems offer an outstanding opportunity to study the impact ... High mountain ecosystems offer an outstanding opportunity to study the impact of climate change. This book addresses current limitations in our understanding of past Balkan climate and environment offering a new approach to landscape research and... more

In tropical regions natural resource management is as crucial to preserving bi... In tropical regions natural resource management is as crucial to preserving biodiversity as it is to protecting the well-being and food security of the people living there. This volume presents community-based approaches to natural resource... more

Biocontrol is among the most promising methods for a safe environmentally beni... Biocontrol is among the most promising methods for a safe environmentally benign and sustainable pest control. Microbial pesticides offer a great potential and it is anticipated that they will become a substantial part of the use of all crop... more

In an effort to implement conservation measures farmers have used a variety of... In an effort to implement conservation measures farmers have used a variety of production methods including the use of reduced or zero tillage and cover crops. One benefit of these production methods has been early season weed control. The... more

The Thar Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert is a large arid region i... The Thar Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert is a large arid region in the 2 northwesternpartoftheIndiansubcontinent.Withanextentof280 000km itisthe 17th largest desert in the world. It lies mostly in the Indian state of Rajasthan and... more

This volume details new palaeolimnological findings from eastern and central E... This volume details new palaeolimnological findings from eastern and central Europe. It reviews the late Quaternary records from the Carpathian region and presents new results on the history of a crater lake glacial lakes in the Tatra Mountains and... more

Sometimes known as Red Tides some of the wide variety of phytoplankton species... Sometimes known as Red Tides some of the wide variety of phytoplankton species in the World s oceans produce toxins which can harm marine life. In certain circumstances these harmful algae blooms can even cause illness or death in humans. Shellfish... more

Shards of glass can cut and wound or magnify a vision Terry Tempest Williams t... Shards of glass can cut and wound or magnify a vision Terry Tempest Williams tells us. Mosaic celebrates brokenness and the beauty of being brought together. Ranging from Ravenna Italy where she learns the ancient art of mosaic to the American... more

Located at the narrow end of the funnel-shaped Mississippi flyway zone south L... Located at the narrow end of the funnel-shaped Mississippi flyway zone south Louisiana serves as a seasonal stopover for wintering birds from all across North America as well as for some neotropical birds from Central America. Many other bird... more

9780816629930. New condition. Trade paperback. Univ of Minnesota PR ed. Langua... 9780816629930. New condition. Trade paperback. Univ of Minnesota PR ed. Language: English. Pages: 192. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage. Originally published: 1st ed. New York:... more

There are nearly 1 000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone and... There are nearly 1 000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater... more

Islands represent unique opportunities to examine human interaction with the n... Islands represent unique opportunities to examine human interaction with the natural environment. They capture the human imagination as remote vulnerable and exotic yet there is comparatively little understanding of their basic geology geography or... more

Peoms and essays come in different forms with many a momentum force and timele... Peoms and essays come in different forms with many a momentum force and timelessness. For example some poems and essays are truly more powerful than others. Surely WONDERS & EVERLASTING POEMS have their true station at the peak of such timeless... more

Did you know that the king cobra snake has enough venom in each bite to kill a... Did you know that the king cobra snake has enough venom in each bite to kill an elephant? Learn all about the world s most dangerous animals--including tiger sharks black widow spiders and polar bears--in this fact-filled Level 3 reader. more

At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice--indeed ar... At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice--indeed are more likely to be heard as NatureSounds than in a backyard--John Himmelman reconnects people to the crickets and katydids whose songs form a part of our own natural... more

Moral Ground brings together the testimony of over 80 visionaries -- theologia... Moral Ground brings together the testimony of over 80 visionaries -- theologians and religious leaders scientists elected officials business leaders naturists activists and writers -- to present a diverse and compelling call to honor our individual... more

Issues of global warming continue to be relevant and every day brings front-pa... Issues of global warming continue to be relevant and every day brings front-page stories about the weather generating new research raising even more questions and possible solutions. Storm Chaser is a mesmerizing look at some of the catastrophic... more

Famed marine researcher and illustrator Richard Ellis brings us a work of scie... Famed marine researcher and illustrator Richard Ellis brings us a work of scientific achievement that will forever change the way we think about fish fishing and the dangers inherent in the seafood we eat. The bluefin tuna is one of the world s... more