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  • Les eaux souterraines et leur rôle minéralisateur

    Dès les temps les plus reculés, les sources d’eau qui jaillissent de l’intérieur de la terre ont excité la gratitude et souvent l’admiration des hommes. Comme la mer et les fleuves, elles ont été divinisées chez les populations de la grande famille indo-européenne ; le culte qui leur était rendu, les fables dont la superstition les entourait, expriment à quel degré l’imagination populaire était ... Read more

    $4.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Scrubbing the Sky

    Inside the Race to Cool the Planet

    An in-depth look at the people and the science behind our attempts to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere with direct air capture.Drawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture, from Biosphere 2; to multi-million ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Montañas

    Horace Bénédict de Saussure coronó la cumbre del Mont Blanc el 3 de agosto de 1787, un año después de la primera ascensión que él mismo impulsó y que fue fuente de inspiración para el conocimiento de nuestro planeta. Durante décadas e incluso siglos el hombre ha buscado entender cómo se había formado la Tierra y el ascenso de Saussure y sus escritos fueron el detonante para ver el planeta con ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Chasing Icebergs

    How Frozen Freshwater Can Save the Planet

    A deeply intelligent and engrossing narrative that will transform our relationship with water and how we view climate change.The global water crisis is upon us. 1 in 3 people do not have access to safe drinking water; nearly 1 million people die each year as a result. Even in places with adequate freshwater, pollution and poor infrastructure have left residents without basic water security. ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Klima und Scheinwissenschaft

    by Werner Furrer ...
    Gemäss einem die Welt beherrschenden Dogma ist das Klima durch menschliche Aktivität bedroht und muss "geschützt" werden. Dem entsprechend sind Massnahmen zum "Klima-Schutz" gesetzlich vorgeschrieben. Praktisch funktioniert dieser "Schutz" aus gewaltigen Transfer-Zahlungen, die das einfache Volk leisten muss, während einschlägige Kreise profitieren. Von den angeblich wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Patterns of Interaction

    Computational Design Across Scales

    Series series SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology
    This book is a reflection on contemporary computational design thinking at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, in a time marked by complex challenges like climate change, urbanization and population growth. Based on a critical rethinking of the notion of ground and the relation between the manmade and the natural environment, an understanding of architecture ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • TMS 2023 152nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings

    Series series The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series
    This collection presents papers from the 152nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. ... Read more

    $260.99 USD

  • Materials Processing Fundamentals 2023

    Series series The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series
    This volume covers various aspects of the fundamentals, synthesis, analysis, design, monitoring, and control of metals, materials, and metallurgical processes and phenomena. Topics represented include but are not limited to:• Use of artificial intelligence or big data in the control or optimization of industrial processes• Modelling or optimization of recycle streams and scrap loops• Measurement ... Read more

    $188.99 USD

  • Nanofiltration Membrane for Water Purification

    Series series Sustainable Materials and Technology
    This book covers the basic and sustainable approach of nanofiltration membrane techniques along with their fabrication, characterization, separation mechanisms, and broad applications in the field of wastewater treatment. It provides a wide knowledge of nanofiltration technique to water purification audience concerning the recent development with various illustrations, methods and results for ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Nedsmeltning

    En bombe eksploderer i Demokratisk Klima Fraktions hovedkontor kort før et EU-klimatopmøde i København, og organisationens eneste medarbejder dør. Flere mindre klimaaktioner kulminerer med et brandattentat mod Danmarks kontroversielle klimaminister, Ib Boldbjerg, der er kendt for at være en brutal politiker.Ulrik Torp er blevet chefredaktør på den gratis ugeavis ValbyPosten. En række – for ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Artificial Intelligence Oceanography

    Edited by Xiaofeng Li, Fan Wang ...
    This open access book invites readers to learn how to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms to perform their research in oceanography. Various examples are exhibited to guide details of how to feed the big ocean data into the AI models to analyze and achieve optimized results. The number of scholars engaged in AI oceanography research will increase exponentially in the next decade. ... Read more

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  • Wasserwelt

    Das Buch folgt dem Trend, die Eigenschaften des "Wasserplaneten" zu skizzieren, aber eine andere Vision des Ganzen anzunehmen. Anstatt nur einen bestimmten Aspekt zu vertiefen (z. B. den wissenschaftlich-technischen oder den sozialen), betrachtete man lieber alle Bindungen, die das Wasser an Mensch und Gesellschaft hat, und skizzierte dann eine Reihe von "Reisen", die jeweils einander entsprechen ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mundo de água

    O livro insere-se na tendência de ir delineando as características do "planeta água", mas assumindo uma visão diferente do todo. Ao invés de aprofundar apenas um aspecto particular (o científico-tecnológico ou o social, por exemplo), preferiu-se considerar todos os vínculos que a água tem com o homem e a sociedade, passando a delinear uma série de "viagens", cada uma correspondendo a cada um dos ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Latin America and the Caribbean

    An Environment and Development Approach

    Series series Changing Regions in a Global Context: New Perspectives in Regional Geography Series
    Through the twin themes of the environment and development, Brad D. Jokisch introduces students to the regions of Latin American and the Caribbean through a concise, comprehensive, and cohesive overview. Designed for courses in either geography or Latin American Studies, this text covers the physical geography, environmental hazards, and a concise history of the region, along with treatment of ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • Priority-Zone Mapping for Reforestation

    Case Study in the Montane Dry Forests of Bolivia

    Series series SpringerBriefs in Geography
    Andean dry forest ecosystems are threatened by deforestation and unsustainable land use methods. The negative effects for the livelihood of the local population, biodiversity, and the regional climate could be countered by reforestation measures; however, dry land forests have not attracted the same level of interest and investment like other ecosystems. This book describes the development of a ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • The Ocean and Us

    Edited by Farah Obaidullah ...
    The Ocean and Us provides an overview of our contemporary understanding of the ocean and all the ways our lives interact with it. It is intended for everyone with an interest in our blue planet. The book brings together the expertise of over 35 ocean specialists from around the world. It explores a wide variety of themes including the importance of a healthy ocean in the fight to halt and contain ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Entdeckungs-Reise in die Südsee und nach der Beringstraße – Teil 2 – bei Jürgen Ruszkowski

    Band 229e in der maritimen gelben Buchreihe

    Series Book 229 - maritime gelbe Buchreihe
    Der deutsch-baltische Kapitän Otto von Kotzebue beschreibt seine Forschungsreise auf der russischen Brigg "RURIK" in den Jahren 1815 bis 1818 in die Südsee und nach der Beringstraße. Das Schiff segelte zunächst von Stankt Petersburg nach Kopenhagen. Danach ging es nach Plymouth an der englischen Kanalküste und über Teneriffa weiter nach Brasilien und um das Kap Hoorn nach Chile. Von dort segelte ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Merapi Volcano

    Geology, Eruptive Activity, and Monitoring of a High-Risk Volcano

    Series series Active Volcanoes of the World
    This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the world. It integrates results from both the natural (geology, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, physical volcanology) and social sciences, and provides state-of-the-art information on volcano monitoring, the assessment of ... Read more

    $134.99 USD

  • Social Value, Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship: Insights from Theory and Practice

    This book provides insight on the concept of social value and social return on investment (SROI) - or measures to evaluate the social outcomes from interventions, beyond simply jobs and income. It offers a new and holistic perspective on the values generated from environmental stewardship and forest governance, and focuses on the methods, approaches and outcomes for understanding social value and ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Geographic Information Systems in Urban Planning and Management

    Series series Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a pivotal role in the field of urban planning and management and provide better solutions for numerous urban problems. With GIS, one has the ability to better understand existing requirements of a city and its design to fulfill those needs.This book contributes to developing scientific knowledge based on geospatial technologies among planners, researchers, ... Read more

    $170.99 USD

  • Regulatory Support for Off-Grid Renewable Electricity

    Series series Routledge Explorations in Energy Studies
    This book investigates the role of law in enabling and addressing the barriers to the development of off-grid renewable electricity (OGRE).The limited development of OGRE is ascribed to a host of social, economic, and legal barriers, including the problem of initial capital costs, existing subsidies for conventional electricity, and lack of technological and institutional capacity. Through the ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Egypt’s Strategy to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030: Researchers' Contributions

    SDGs Viewed Through the Lens of Egypt’s Strategy and Researchers' Views

    Series series Sustainable Development Goals Series
    This book focuses on Egypt as a representative example of emerging economies struggling to achieve their sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Egyptian government has launched Egypt’s Vision 2030 in line with the 2030 Agenda, also known as the Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS), which encompasses the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development. It is under the SDS that all ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • African Ark

    Mammals, landscape and the ecology of a continent

    The story of how Africa’s mammals have helped shape the continent’s landscapes over time to support an amazing diversity of lifeAfrica is home to an amazing array of animals, including the world’s most diverse assortment of large mammals. These include the world’s largest terrestrial mammal, the African elephant, which still roams great swathes of the continent alongside a host of other well-known ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Rocks, Fossils and Formations

    Discoveries Through Time

    Illustrated by Anna Madeleine Raupach ...
    Have you ever wondered about those rocks under your feet? How old they might be? How they got their colour and texture? Could they contain some unknown mineral or fossil treasure?Rocks, Fossils and Formations: Discoveries Through Time is an introduction to geoscience, which uses clues in rocks and the landscape to tell the story of the Earth. It's a story so old and so fascinating that it's almost ... Read more

    $15.99 USD