Earth & Environmental Sciences (10 cărţi)

This textbook presents a uniquely integrated approach in linking both physics and chemistry to the study of atmospheric thermodynamics. The book explains the classical laws of thermodynamics, focuses on » ...mai mult

The climate of the Earth is always changing. In the past it has altered as a result of natural causes. Nowadays, however, the term climate change is generally used when referring to changes in our climate » ...mai mult

"The New York Times" bestseller on how to harness the great forces of capitalism to save the world from catastrophe is now available with a new afterword. The forecasts are grim and time is running out » ...mai mult

The Encyclopedia of Caves is the most thorough single-volume reference available on the subject of caves and life in caves. Comprised of 128 in-depth essays, this beautifully illustrated work covers topics » ...mai mult

Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the "Starry Messenger" in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest » ...mai mult

The scientific disciplines of hydrology and hydrogeology are expanding as the Earth's water is being recognized by governments and individuals as a shrinking resource-no entity can afford to take water » ...mai mult

Completely revised, this ninth edition of a perennial bestseller retains the organizational structure that has made past editions so popular while updating coverage of principles, tools, and techniques » ...mai mult

John Houghton’s market-leading textbook is now in full colour and includes the latest IPCC findings, making it the definitive guide to climate change. Written for students across a wide range of disciplines, » ...mai mult

Demystifying one of today's key global issues, this important guide addresses the causes of global warming and its effects on the Earth's climate in bestselling "Demystified" format. You will learn about » ...mai mult

Volcanic seismology represents the main, and often the only, tool to forecast volcanic eruptions and to monitor the eruption process. This book describes the main types of seismic signals at volcanoes, » ...mai mult