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Books > Earth & environment > Geography
Business Statistics of the United States is a comprehensive and
practical collection of data from as early as 1913 that reflects
the nation's economic performance. It provides several years of
annual, quarterly, and monthly data in industrial and demographic
detail including key indicators such as: gross domestic product,
personal income, spending, saving, employment, unemployment, the
capital stock, and more. Business Statistics of the United States
is the best place to find historical perspectives on the U.S.
economy. Of equal importance to the data are the introductory
highlights, extensive notes, and figures for each chapter that help
users to understand the data, use them appropriately, and, if
desired, seek additional information from the source agencies.
Business Statistics of the United States provides a rich and deep
picture of the American economy and contains approximately 3,500
time series in all. The data are predominately from federal
government sources including: Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System Bureau of Economic Analysis Bureau of Labor
Statistics Census Bureau Employment and Training Administration
Energy Information Administration Federal Housing Finance Agency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Uncertainties in GPS Positioning: A Mathematical Discourse
describes the calculations performed by a GPS receiver and the
problems associated with ensuring that the derived location is a
close match to the actual location. Inaccuracies in calculating a
location can have serious repercussions, so this book is a timely
source for information on this rapidly evolving technology.
This book draws together classic and contemporary texts on the
"Horizontal Metropolis" concept. Taking an interdisciplinary
approach, it explores various theoretical, methodological and
political implications of the Horizontal Metropolis hypothesis.
Assembling a series of textual and cartographic interventions, this
book explores those that supersede inherited spatial ontologies
(urban/rural, town/country, city/non-city, society/nature). It
investigates the emergence of a new type of extended urbanity
across regions, territories and continents up to the global scale
through the reconstruction of a fundamental but neglected
tradition. This book responds to the radical nature of the changes
underway today, calling for a rethinking of the Western Metropolis
idea and form along with the emergence of new urban paradigms. The
Horizontal Metropolis concept represents an ambitious attempt to
offer new instruction to take on this challenge at the global
scale. The book is intended for a wide audience interested in the
emergence and development of new approaches in urbanism,
architecture, cultural theory, urban and design education,
landscape urbanism and geography.
In English Explorers in the East (1738-1745). The Travels of Thomas
Shaw, Charles Perry and Richard Pococke, Rachel Finnegan offers an
account of the influential travel writings of three rival
explorers, whose eastern travel books were printed within a decade
of each other. Making use of historical records, Finnegan examines
the personal and professional motives of the three authors for
producing their eastern travels; their methods of researching,
drafting, and publicising their works while still abroad; their
relationships with each other, both while travelling and on their
return to England; and the legacy of their combined works. She also
provides a survey of the main features (both textual and visual) of
the travel books themselves.
Technological advancements have changed that way we think of
traditional urban and spatial planning. The inclusion of
conventional elements with modern technologies is allowing this
field to advance at a rapid pace. Geospatial Technologies in Urban
System Development: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a
pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the
different tools and techniques ranging from mathematical sciences
to spatial sciences which can be effective in unveiling the
complexity of an urban system. Featuring extensive coverage on
relevant areas such as urban traffic, remote sensing, and
geographic information systems, this publication is an ideal
resource for academics, researchers, graduate-level students,
professionals, and policymakers in urban economy, regional
planning, and information science disciplines.
Exploring the importance of megacities and megacity-regions as one
of the defining features of the 21st century, this Handbook
provides a clear and comprehensive overview of current thinking and
debates from leading scholars in the field. Highlighting major
current challenges and dimensions of megaurbanization, chapters
form a thematic focus on governance, planning, history, and
environmental and social issues, supported by case studies from
every continent. Analysing vital questions for contemporary urban
research, this Handbook looks at: what place megacities and
megacity-regions occupy in a world of cities; how they interrogate
current thinking about urban society, theory, and policy; and what
role these largest of urban areas will play in shaping humanity's
future. Key contributions reveal that research needs to further
focus a critical and analytical lens on the particularities and
distinctive issues associated with megaurbanization. A timely and
essential read for urban studies, urban geography, and public
policy students, the interdisciplinary nature of this Handbook
provides a thorough view into the features and importance of
megacities and megacity-regions. Public policy-makers and planners
will also benefit from the wide-ranging case studies included.
Cenozoic Foraminifera and Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy of
the Niger Delta is available just as exploration and production
activities are moving into the little known deep water terrain of
the Niger Delta. A thorough understanding of the Cenozoic Niger
Delta will improve understanding and exploration of the evolution
of deeper offshore belts, help researchers strengthen and refine
existing Neogene nannofossil biostratigraphic schemes for the Niger
Delta region, and gain a better understanding of the relationship
between nannofossil assemblage variations and paleoenvironments.
The hydrocarbon reserves of the Niger Delta are an extremely
valuable natural resource. Biostratigraphy and Correlation play
important roles in the discovery, development and maturing of
hydrocarbon fields. Calcareous nannofossils have been important
tools for the stratigraphers in the Niger Delta and in recent years
exploration has moved into deeper offshore areas where nannofossils
are more abundant and diverse. Little has been published about the
calcareous nannofossil chronostratigraphy of the Niger delta.
Cenozoic Foraminifera and Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy of
the Niger Delta fills the gap for earth scientists and those
working in the oil and gas industry.
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