Applied Ecology
"The Small Ecological Garden"
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Enables you to get the best from your garden using Nature to help you: choose the perfect plants for your soil and situation; feed them with your own natural compost; and attract bees and butterflies. This book contains scores of full-colour photographs. With colour throughout. New ed. Paperback, 64 pages. Size: 292 x 216 mm. Weight: 251g.
Author: Stickland, Sue
ISBN: 1844481557
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Applied Ecology
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"Inositol Phosphates"Linking Agriculture and the Environment
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Inositol phosphates are a group of organic compounds found in the natural environment which are important in agriculture. This book brings together reviews on inositol phosphates in agriculture, ecology, and the environment. It covers topics, such as the synthesis and hydrolysis of inositol phosphates, their role in animal nutrition, and more. With illustrations. Hardback, 336 pages. Size: 247 x 187 mm. Weight: 835g.
Author: Turner, B.L. Richardson, A.E. (Csiro Plant Industry, Australia and Panama) Mullaney, E. (Usda, New Orleans, Usa)
ISBN: 1845931521
Publisher: Cabi Publishing
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Applied Ecology
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"Natural Building"A Guide to Materials and Techniques
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Describing the many materials and methods that have been used by the pioneers of natural building, this book discusses the reasons why various materials have been chosen. Illustrated with over 220 colour photographs and diagrams, it is aimed at architects, self-builders, environmental groups, and at those interested in green issues. With 220 colour photographs and diagrams. Hardback, 192 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 725g.
Author: Woolley, Tom
ISBN: 1861268416
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Applied Ecology
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"Mediterranean Desertification"A Mosaic of Processes and Responses
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Desertification includes land degradation due to both climatic and anthropogenic causes, where land includes water, soil, and the biosphere. This book presents the findings from the European Community's MEDALUS project, which was formed to understand and manage semi arid environments that are undergoing great change. With illustrations (colour and b&w) maps (colour and b&w). Hardback, 456 pages. Size: 252 x 172 mm. Weight: 997g.
Author: (Geeson, N A, ed.)
ISBN: 0470844485
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Arid Zones, Deserts
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"Sahara"
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Though famous as a geographical location, the life, landscape and history of the Sahara are not so well-known. The emphasis of Michael Palin's latest journey is on his interaction with those he meets; periods of difficult travel are repaid with the magical appeal of the desert's sights and sounds. Cd-Audio, Weight: 230g.
Author: Palin, Michael
ISBN: 0563528311
Publisher: Bbc Consumer Publishing
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Arid Zones, Deserts
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"Traversa"A Solo Walk Across Africa, From the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean
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Gives an account of the hardships, the author experienced during his epic solo journey on foot across Africa, from the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean through Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania. This work describes his brushes with danger in the form of lions and snakes, land mines and bandits, that arise when walking across Africa. With 8pp f/c insert illustrations. Hardback, 288 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 623g.
Author: Sandham, Fran
ISBN: 0715637029
Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Arid Zones, Deserts
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"Air Pollution Meteorology"
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With illustrations. Rev ed. Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 230 x 156 mm. Weight: 370g.
Author: Scorer, R.S.
ISBN: 1898563934
Publisher: Horwood Publishing Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Atmospheric Regions
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"Gaining Ground"In Pursuit of Ecological Sustainability
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Co-authored by participants in an international forum organized by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and the University of Limerick, this book contains 26 chapters written by various conservationists, spanning the fields of conservation biology, fishery science, wildlife biology, ethics, economics, engineering, and the social sciences. With figures, tables. Paperback, 425 pages. Size: 240 x 170 mm. Weight: 1231g.
Author: (Lavigne, David M, ed.)
ISBN: 0969817177
Publisher: International Fund for Animal Welfare
Date: 2006 (Canada)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems"
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Takes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. This book includes the research and developments done in maintenance of local diversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It features case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity. With 34 line drawings, 55 tables. Hardback, 512 pages. Size: 245 x 165 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: (Jarvis, D. I., ed.)
ISBN: 023113648X
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"The Nature of the Cairngorms"Diversity in a Changing Environment
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The Cairngorms are arguably the most significant area for nature conservatism in the British Isles. This work presents a review of the significance of the area's natural features. It assesses the nature of change, assessing the scale and consequences of climate change, deer management and recreation. With col. illustrations, col. maps. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 245 x 280 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: (Shaw, Philip, ed.)
ISBN: 0114973261
Publisher: Stationery Office Books
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"Peace Parks"Conservation and Conflict Resolution
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"Global Environmental Accord: Strategies for Sustainability and Institutional Innovation" series; Following a historical and theoretical overview that explores economic, political, and social theories that support the concept of peace parks and discussion of bioregional management for science and economic development, this book presents case studies of existing parks and proposals for future parks. With 20 illustrations. Hardback, 432 pages. Size: 235 x 182 mm. Weight: 798g.
Author: (Ali, Saleem H., ed.)
ISBN: 0262012359
Publisher: Mit Press Ltd
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"Wwf Global 200"Lands Without Frontiers
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"Journeys Through the World and Nature" series; Makes an appeal to preserve the delicate ecosystems of the world. This book identifies 200 of the world's most endangered natural sites. It includes photographs, that showcase the characteristics of each region and the threats to each. With 630 colour illustrations. Hardback, 280 pages. Size: 340 x 275 mm. Weight: 2452g.
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ISBN: 8854403016
Publisher: White Star
Date: 2007 (Italy)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biodiversity
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"Applying Nature's Design"Corridors as a Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation
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"Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation" series; The fragmenting of habitats is endangering animal populations. To address this problem, conservationists have turned to biological corridors, areas of land set aside to facilitate movement of species and ecological processes. This book offers an overview of knowledge on corridors, their design, and their implementation. With illustrations, maps. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 226 x 179 mm. Weight: 75g.
Author: Anderson, A.B. Jenkins, Clinton N
ISBN: 0231134118
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2005 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"Habitat Management for Conservation"A Handbook of Techniques
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"Techniques in Ecology & Conservation" series; This practical handbook describes the principles and techniques of managing and creating habitats worldwide including grasslands, forests, scrub, freshwater wetlands, coastal habitats, arable land, urban areas and gardens. Essential reading for conservation biologists and an invaluable resource for all those involved in conservation land management. With 27 line and 193 halftone illustrations. Paperback, 424 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 721g.
Author: Ausden, Malcolm
ISBN: 0198568738
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Biodiversity
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"World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation"
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Offers an overview of what is known about six species of great apes - chimpanzee, bonobo, Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, eastern gorilla, and western lowland gorilla. This atlas gives a background on ape behavior and ecology for each species, including habitat requirements, the apes' ecological role, and the consequences of their decline. With illus & maps. Hardback, 456 pages. Size: 286 x 222 mm. Weight: 2132g.
Author: Caldecott, Julian Miles, Lera
ISBN: 0520246330
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2005 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biodiversity
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