Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences, Hanneke J.G. Baretta-Bekker; Egbert K. Duursma; Bo
Автор: Wursig, Bernd Название: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals ISBN: 012804327X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128043271 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 26444.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, Third Edition covers the ecology, behavior, conservation, evolution, form and function of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, otters and polar bears. This edition provides new content on anthropogenic concerns, latest information on emerging threats such as ocean noise, and impacts of climate change.
With authors and editors who are world experts, this new edition is a critical resource for all who are interested in marine mammals, especially upper level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and managers, and is a top reference for those in related fields, from oceanographers to environmental scientists.
Significant content and topic updates, as well as the addition of new topics in such areas as anthropogenic disturbance
Visual maps of the oceans and seas mentioned in contributions, helping to place the geographical features described in the text with clear, consistent species illustrations
Written to help users learn new information or brush up on a topic quickly, with the references at the end of each entry to help guide readers into more specialist literature
Автор: Bengtsson, Lars, Herschy, Reginald W., Fairbridge, Rhodes W. (Eds.) Название: Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs ISBN: 1402056168 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781402056161 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 55762.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The world’s growing population faces the challenge of meeting ever-larger demands for fresh water, not only for drinking but also for agriculture, industry and recreation. Already some one billion people are at risk from over-use, water withdrawals and pollution of these water bodies So scientific knowledge of the lakes and reservoirs, which hold about 90% of the world's surface fresh water, is increasingly critical to meeting the multiplicity of needs.The Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs, as well as describing their uses and environmental conditions and trends in all parts of the world. More than 165 scientists from over 30 countries have contributed in both large and small ways to this authoritative volume. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes some 200 entries in a wide range of topics, including acidification, artificialisation, biology, canals, climate change effects, chemicals, dams, dew ponds, drainage, ecological, eutrophication, evaporation, fisheries, geographical, geological, hydrological, hydro-electric power, nutrients, organic pollution, paleolimnology, reservoir capacities and depths, sedimentation, water resources. These include many of the most current and most controversial environmental problems.
Автор: Experts from Dole Food Co Название: Encyclopedia of Foods, ISBN: 0122198034 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780122198038 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 6772.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A definitive resource on what to eat for health. As consumers become better educated about how lifestyle affects their health, they are more demanding: they expect current information that supports the link among nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention and treatment. This book, prepared by medical and nutrition experts at the Mayo Clinic, the University of California Los Angeles, and Dole Food Company, Inc., provides the medical information, scientific evidence, and nutritional data to meet these increasing demands. Beautifully illustrated with many photographs, the Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is an invaluable resource for linking food and health. Provides an overview of the basic principles of nutrition, including the most current recommendations for nutrient intake and the role of each nutrient and how much is needed; Reviews the unique role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, osteoporosis, and cancer; Presents creative ways to select, plan, and prepare healthy meals, including 2 weeks of nutritionally balanced menus and ways to modify favourite family recipes to be he
Автор: Michael J. Kennish Название: Encyclopedia of Estuaries ISBN: 9401788006 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401788007 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 62888.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This encyclopedia covers all aspects of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of estuaries. It supplies detailed information from world-class estuarine and marine scientists as well as experts from other fields of study.
Автор: Charles W. Heckman Название: Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Plecoptera ISBN: 9048163811 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048163816 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 36197.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The original goal was to include all genera known from South America and all species from Brazil, but for most groups, the scope was expanded to encompass all species in South America, and, in some cases, to include terrestrial species of orders comprising both terrestrial and aquatic taxa.
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