Encyclopedia of Water: Science, Technology, and Society, Patricia Maurice
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: 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.
Описание: Water resources and services are integrated measures of social systems that range beyond the technical world and the IWRM requires a balance between competing views of social and political issues. This volume focuses on increased awareness of the human dimension, the role of women, environmental protection, sustainability and food security aspects in achieving sustainable water management.
Описание: Water is a key driver of economic and social development while it also has a basic function in maintaining the integrity of the natural environment. Presenting a rationale for Integrated Water Resources Management; this volume brings together both the different environmental problems that affect the very different ecosystems and the main methodologies able to face the problem of IWM.
Описание: The author examines natural disasters around the Pacific Rim throughout history together with scientific data context to produce enlightening-and highly readable-entries.
Автор: Hanneke J.G. Baretta-Bekker; Egbert K. Duursma; Bo Название: Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences ISBN: 3540626751 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783540626756 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 10760.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The multidisciplinary nature of marine sciences (Geology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Oceanography) is reflected in this references 1,980 up-to-date, alphabetically listed keywords with illustrations. These keywords provide valuable time-saving assistance when studying marine scientific literature.
Название: The Water Encyclopedia ISBN: 0367453185 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367453183 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 8420.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A definitive compilation of hydrologic and geologic data, The Water Encyclopedia: Hydrologic Data and Internet Resources, Third Edition identifies the most current information on a wide range of water related topics. The book addresses the accessibility, content, quality, and general characteristics of data sets on the Internet. It f
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
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