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Natural Risk Management and Engineering - NatRisk Project (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Milan Gocic, Giuseppe Tito Aronica,... Natural Risk Management and Engineering - NatRisk Project (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Milan Gocic, Giuseppe Tito Aronica, Georgios E. Stavroulakis, Slavisa Trajkovic
R2,892 Discovery Miles 28 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book summarizes the research being pursued as part of the Erasmus+ CBHE KA2 project entitled "Development of master curricula for natural disasters risk management in Western Balkan countries" (NatRisk), which aims to educate experts on the prevention and management of natural disasters in the Western Balkan region in line with national and EU policies. The project has successfully developed and implemented master curricula and educational training in the field of natural disasters risk management, and a methodology for the identification and prevention of natural disasters. Consisting of 11 chapters, the book analyzes and discusses topics such as risk assessment tools and quality methods, the different approaches for civil-military collaboration, natural disasters risk management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, leadership models for managing crises resulting from natural disasters, natural disasters in industrial areas, natural risk management in geotechnics, flood risk modeling, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference models for flood prediction, collapse prediction of masonry arches, an algorithm for fire truck dispatch in emergency situations, and processing drought data in a GIS environment.

Latest Developments in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): T. G. Sitharam, Ravi... Latest Developments in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
T. G. Sitharam, Ravi Jakka, Sreevalsa Kolathayar
R6,424 Discovery Miles 64 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume brings together contributions from world renowned researchers and practitioners in the field of geotechnical engineering. The chapters of this book are based on the keynote and invited lectures delivered at the 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics. The book presents advances in the field of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. A strong emphasis is placed on proving connections between academic research and field practice, with many examples, case studies, best practices, and discussions on performance-based design. This volume will be of interest to research scholars, academicians and industry professionals alike.

Introduction to Analytical Methods in Organic Geochemistry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Jan Schwarzbauer, Branimir Jovancicevic Introduction to Analytical Methods in Organic Geochemistry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Jan Schwarzbauer, Branimir Jovancicevic
R3,890 Discovery Miles 38 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

All sub disciplines in Organic Geochemistry (Petroleum Geochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry etc.) are linked by the basic analytical approaches used for identification and quantitation of individual organic substances. Hence, a fundamental prerequisite for organic geochemists is the knowledge not only about the individual analytical techniques but more about their potential as well as their limitations. In this issues basic analytical procedures and techniques are introduced comprising fundamental steps like sampling and sample storage, aspects of sample treatment like extraction and fractionation procedures and finally the specific techniques used for organic analyses on partially very low concentration levels such as mass spectrometry or infrared spectroscopy. Beside the technical aspects also application on organic-geochemical problems and the standard data evaluation practice is introduced. Finally, special chapters point to analytical pitfalls and to principal standard operation procedures. The intention of this issue is to get the readers familiar with analytical Organic Geochemistry and to enable them to assess the quality and suitability of specific analytical approaches, in particular with respect to the organic-geochemical problems.

Soil Quality, Soil Fertility and Land Management (Hardcover): Henry Wang Soil Quality, Soil Fertility and Land Management (Hardcover)
Henry Wang
R3,184 R2,882 Discovery Miles 28 820 Save R302 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Report of Exploration of the Glacial Lake Agassiz in Manitoba [microform] (Hardcover): Warren 1850-1934 Upham Report of Exploration of the Glacial Lake Agassiz in Manitoba [microform] (Hardcover)
Warren 1850-1934 Upham; Created by Geological and Natural History Survey
R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Spatial Relationships Between Two Georeferenced Variables - With Applications in R (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Ronny Vallejos,... Spatial Relationships Between Two Georeferenced Variables - With Applications in R (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ronny Vallejos, Felipe Osorio, Moreno Bevilacqua
R2,879 Discovery Miles 28 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers essential, systematic information on the assessment of the spatial association between two processes from a statistical standpoint. Divided into eight chapters, the book begins with preliminary concepts, mainly concerning spatial statistics. The following seven chapters focus on the methodologies needed to assess the correlation between two or more processes; from theory introduced 35 years ago, to techniques that have only recently been published. Furthermore, each chapter contains a section on R computations to explore how the methodology works with real data. References and a list of exercises are included at the end of each chapter. The assessment of the correlation between two spatial processes has been tackled from several different perspectives in a variety of applications fields. In particular, the problem of testing for the existence of spatial association between two georeferenced variables is relevant for posterior modeling and inference. One evident application in this context is the quantification of the spatial correlation between two images (processes defined on a rectangular grid in a two-dimensional space). From a statistical perspective, this problem can be handled via hypothesis testing, or by using extensions of the correlation coefficient. In an image-processing framework, these extensions can also be used to define similarity indices between images.

Geology of the Victoria and Saanich Map-areas, Vancouver Island, B. C. [microform] (Hardcover): Charles Horace B 1883 Clapp,... Geology of the Victoria and Saanich Map-areas, Vancouver Island, B. C. [microform] (Hardcover)
Charles Horace B 1883 Clapp, Geological Survey of Canada
R899 Discovery Miles 8 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Earth in Upheaval (Hardcover): Immanuel Velikovsky Earth in Upheaval (Hardcover)
Immanuel Velikovsky
R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Plant, Soil and Microbes in Tropical Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Suresh Kumar Dubey, Satish Kumar Verma Plant, Soil and Microbes in Tropical Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Suresh Kumar Dubey, Satish Kumar Verma
R3,830 R2,714 Discovery Miles 27 140 Save R1,116 (29%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book describes the multitude of interactions between plant, soil, and micro-organisms. It emphasizes on how growth and development in plants, starting from seed germination, is heavily influenced by the soil type. It describes the interactions established by plants with soil and inhabitant microbial community. The chapters describe how plants selectively promote certain microorganisms in the rhizospheric ecozone to derive multifarious benefits such as nutrient acquisition and protection from diseases. The diversity of these rhizospheric microbes and their interactions with plants largely depend on plant genotype, soils attributes, and several abiotic and biotic factors. Most of the studies concerned with plant-microbe interaction are focused on temperate regions, even though the tropical ecosystems are more diverse and need more attention. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how soil type and climatic conditions influence the plant-soil-microbes interaction in the tropics. Considering the significance of the subject, the present volume is designed to cover the most relevant aspects of rhizospheric microbial interactions in tropical ecosystems. Chapters include aspects related to the diversity of rhizospheric microbes, as well as modern tools and techniques to assess the rhizospheric microbiomes and their functional roles. The book also covers applications of rhizospheric microbes and evaluation of prospects improving agricultural practice and productivity through the use of microbiome technologies. This book will be extremely interesting to microbiologists, plant biologists, and ecologists.

Soil Processes and Quality Analysis (Hardcover): Henry Wang Soil Processes and Quality Analysis (Hardcover)
Henry Wang
R3,645 R3,288 Discovery Miles 32 880 Save R357 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019 - IGC-2019 Volume II (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Satyajit Patel, C. H.... Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019 - IGC-2019 Volume II (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Satyajit Patel, C. H. Solanki, Krishna R. Reddy, Sanjay Kumar Shukla
R9,687 Discovery Miles 96 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling; (ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments; (vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational, Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering, Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations, Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Soil Fertility Advances and Nutrient Management (Hardcover): Lester Bane Soil Fertility Advances and Nutrient Management (Hardcover)
Lester Bane
R3,177 R2,875 Discovery Miles 28 750 Save R302 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Volcano-Tectonic Processes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Valerio Acocella Volcano-Tectonic Processes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Valerio Acocella
R4,640 Discovery Miles 46 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Volcanoes have terrified and, at the same time, fascinated civilizations for thousands of years. Many aspects of volcanoes, most notably the eruptive processes and the compositional variations of magma, have been widely investigated for several decades and today constitute the core of any volcanology textbook. Nevertheless, in the last two decades, boosted by the availability of volcano monitoring data, there has been an increasing interest in the pre-eruptive processes related to the shallow accumulation and to the transfer of magma approaching the surface, as well as in the resulting structure of volcanoes. These are innovative and essential aspects of modern volcanology and, as driving volcanic unrest, their understanding also improves hazard assessment and eruption forecasting. So far, the significant progress made in unravelling these volcano-tectonic processes has not been supported by a comprehensive overview. This monograph aims at filling this gap, describing the pre-eruptive processes related to the structure, deformation and tectonics of volcanoes, at the local and regional scale, in any tectonic setting. The monograph is organized into three sections ("Fundamentals", "Magma migration towards the surface" and "The regional perspective"), consisting of thirteen chapters that are lavishly illustrated. The reader is accompanied in a journey within the volcano factory, discovering the processes associated with the shallow accumulation of magma and its transfer towards the surface, how these control the structure of volcanoes and their activity and, ultimately, improve our ability to estimate hazard and forecast eruption. The potential readership includes any academic, researcher and upper undergraduate student interested in volcanology, magma intrusions, structural geology, tectonics, geodesy, as well as geology and geophysics in general.

Soil Fertility (Hardcover): Roland Nuhu Issaka Soil Fertility (Hardcover)
Roland Nuhu Issaka
R3,374 Discovery Miles 33 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Recent Developments in Waste Management - Select Proceedings of Recycle 2018 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Ajay S. Kalamdhad Recent Developments in Waste Management - Select Proceedings of Recycle 2018 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ajay S. Kalamdhad
R5,683 Discovery Miles 56 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents select papers presented during the Second International Conference on Waste Management held at IIT Guwahati. The book comprises of eight sections, and deals with various technologies associated with curbing of different environmental issues as well as management and legislative policies associated with them. This book will be of interest to various researchers, students, policy makers and people who pursue keen interest in the waste management techniques and policies.

The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, Six Volume Set (Mixed media product, 2nd edition): Yeqiao Wang The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, Six Volume Set (Mixed media product, 2nd edition)
Yeqiao Wang
R9,137 Discovery Miles 91 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, the Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life. Based on the content of the bestselling and CHOICE awarded Encyclopedia of Natural Resources, this new edition demonstrates the major challenges that the society is facing for the sustainability of all wellbeing on planet Earth. The experience, evidence, methods, and models used in studying natural resources are presented in six stand-alone volumes, arranged along the main systems: land, water, and air. It reviews state-of-the-art knowledge, highlights advances made in different areas, and provides guidance for the appropriate use of remote sensing data in the study of natural resources on a global scale. The six volumes in this set cover: Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biodiversity; Landscape and Land Capacity; Wetlands and Habitats; Fresh Water and Watersheds; Coastal and Marine Environments; and finally Atmosphere and Climate. Written in an easy-to-reference manner, the Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, as a complete set, is essential for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the science and management of natural resources. Public and private libraries, educational and research institutions, scientists, scholars, and resource managers will benefit enormously from this set. Individual volumes and chapters can also be used in a wide variety of both graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental science and natural science courses at different levels and disciplines, such as biology, geography, Earth system science, ecology, etc.

Farming and Gardening for Health or Disease (Hardcover): Albert Howard Farming and Gardening for Health or Disease (Hardcover)
Albert Howard
R746 Discovery Miles 7 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Theory and Practice of Soil Loss Control in Eastern China (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.): J. C. Zhang, D.L. DeAngelis, J. y. Zhuang Theory and Practice of Soil Loss Control in Eastern China (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)
J. C. Zhang, D.L. DeAngelis, J. y. Zhuang
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

After the 1998 flood of the Yangtze River, one of the world s most important rivers, environmental experts realized that, to control flooding, much more attention must be paid to vegetation cover on bare lands, thin forest land, and shrub-covered land in mountain areas. In 1999, an environmental monitoring project of the forests in 11 provinces of the Yangtze River basin was undertaken. This book reports on soil loss prediction and the successful practices of soil loss control in eastern China in recent years.

Second Edition of a Report on the Geology and Natural Resources of the Area Included by the Nipissing and Timiskaming... Second Edition of a Report on the Geology and Natural Resources of the Area Included by the Nipissing and Timiskaming Map-sheets [microform] - Comprising Portions of the District of Nipissing, Ontario and of the County of Pontiac, Quebec (Hardcover)
Alfred E (Alfred Ernest) 18 Barlow, Geological Survey of Canada
R940 Discovery Miles 9 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Mansour Ghorbanpour, Prachi Bhargava, Ajit... Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Mansour Ghorbanpour, Prachi Bhargava, Ajit Varma, Devendra K. Choudhary
R5,704 Discovery Miles 57 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Several nano-scale devices have emerged that are capable of analysing plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies and any other ailments that may affect food security in agro-ecosystems. It has been envisioned that smart delivery systems can be developed and utilised for better management of agricultural ecosystems. These systems could exhibit beneficial, multi-functional characteristics, which could be used to assess and also control habitat-imposed stresses to crops. Nanoparticle-mediated smart delivery systems can control the delivery of nutrients or bioactive and/or pesticide molecules in plants. It has been suggested that nano-particles in plants might help determine their nutrient status and could also be used as cures in agro-ecosystems. Further, to enhance soil and crop productivity, nanotechnology has been used to create and deliver nano fertilizers, which can be defined as nano-particles that directly help supply nutrients for plant growth and soil productivity. Nano-particles can be absorbed onto clay networks, leading to improved soil health and more efficient nutrient use by crops. Additionally, fertilizer particles can be coated with nano-particles that facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients, reducing loss of nutrients and enhancing their efficiency in agri-crops. Although the use of nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems is still in its early stages and needs to be developed further, nano-particle-mediated delivery systems are promising solutions for the successful management of agri-ecosystems. In this context, the book offers insights into nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems with reference to biogenic nanoparticles. It highlights the: * occurrence and diversity of Biogenic Nanoparticles * mechanistic approach involved in the synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles * synthesis of nanoparticles using photo-activation, and their fate in the soil ecosystem * potential applications of nanoparticles in agricultural systems * application and biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their characterization * impact of biogenic nanoparticles on biotic stress to plants * mechanistic approaches involved in the antimicrobial effects and cytotoxicity of biogenic nanoparticles * role of biogenic nanoparticles in plant diseases management * relevance of biological synthesized nanoparticles in the longevity of agricultural crops * design and synthesis of nano-biosensors for monitoring pollutants in water, soil and plant systems * applications of nanotechnology in agriculture with special refer to soil, water and plant sciences A useful resource for postgraduate and research students in the field of plant and agricultural sciences, it is also of interest to researchers working in nano and biotechnology.

Ecological Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Katima Iskakova, Sairan Bayandinova, Zhannat... Ecological Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Katima Iskakova, Sairan Bayandinova, Zhannat Aliyeva, Aliya Aktymbayeva, Ruslan Baiburiyev
R4,244 Discovery Miles 42 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book analyses the theoretical and methodological foundations of ecotourism and geotourism and examines the essence, content, factors, and models of ecotourism development. The authors conducted research to assess the tourist and recreational potential of ecotourism in Kazakhstan. The study analyses the current state and describes the problems of the long-term development of ecotourism. Besides, the authors also show the role of specially protected natural areas in ecotourism development, including a list of organizations that can create tourist products in the environmental direction. This book also defines the primary conditions necessary for ecotourism in protected natural and rural areas. The resulting cartographic material visualizes the geospatial potential of the regions of Kazakhstan, aiming a more targeted expenditure of financial resources allocated to tourism development. Thus, the presented book is relevant from a practical perspective to scientists and researchers and is of value to business structures and stakeholders.

Biology, Sociology, Geology by Computational Physicists, Volume 1 (Hardcover): Dietrich Stauffer, Suzana Maria Moss De... Biology, Sociology, Geology by Computational Physicists, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Dietrich Stauffer, Suzana Maria Moss De Oliveira, Paulo Murilo Castrode Oliveira, Jorge Simoes de Sa Martins
R3,530 Discovery Miles 35 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book requires only rudimentary physics knowledge but ability to program computers creatively and to keep the mind open to simple and not so simple models, based in individuals, for the living world around us.
* Interdisciplinary coverage
* Research oriented
* Contains and explains programs
* Based on recent discoveries
* Little special knowledge required besides programming
* Suitable for undergraduate and graduate research projects

The Limestone and Phosphate Resources of New Zealand (considered Principally in Relation to Agriculture) - Pt. 1.--Limestone... The Limestone and Phosphate Resources of New Zealand (considered Principally in Relation to Agriculture) - Pt. 1.--Limestone (Hardcover)
Percy Gates 1867-1927 Morgan; Created by New Zealand Geological Survey Branch
R972 Discovery Miles 9 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Building Stones of Milan and Lombardy - 2-Volume Set (Hardcover): Roberto Bugini, Luisa Folli Building Stones of Milan and Lombardy - 2-Volume Set (Hardcover)
Roberto Bugini, Luisa Folli
R5,820 Discovery Miles 58 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Milan and Lombardy have played an important role in the Italian country since the Roman period. This importance is reflected also by the diffusion of stone architecture: a persisting trait of Milan architecture was the use of different stones in the same building. Milan lies in the middle of the alluvial plain of the Po, far from the stone quarries; some waterways were dug out in order to supply the building stones from the surrounding territories. The study of stone as building material was significant at the end of 19th century, but then it was largely neglected by both architects and geologists. So it is significant to suggest a study about the stones employed to build in Milan (Part One) in relationship with a petrographic study about the features of the stones quarried in the whole Lombard territory (Part Two). Part One contains a record of Milanese edifices, edifices marking the different historical periods. Each edifice is described in a "card" containing: the building history, the architect, the kind of stone employed and subdivided according to the different parts of the building, the shape of stone elements. Part Two contains the description of the features of the stones reported in the first part. They are metamorphic and magmatic rocks of the Alpine area; sedimentary rocks and loose materials of the Prealpine area; sedimentary rocks of the Apennine area; loose sediments of the Padania plain. Some stones, coming from other northern Italian regions, and used in Lombard architecture, are also described. Each stone is described in a "card" containing: commercial and historical names, petrographic classification, macroscopic features, mineralogical composition, microscopic features, geological setting, quarry sites, transport to yards, morphology of dressed elements and surface handworking, use in architecture in the whole Lombard territory and abroad, decay morphologies. A particular investigation is addressed to the stones used during the 20th century, a great part of them was never used before in Milan and in Lombardy.

Soil Fertility (Hardcover): Lester Bane Soil Fertility (Hardcover)
Lester Bane
R2,504 R2,283 Discovery Miles 22 830 Save R221 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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