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Advanced Geoinformation Science—Yang Chaowei Et. Al

““Many of the challenges of the next century will have physical dimensions, such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and climate change as well as human dimensions such as economic crises, epidemics, and emergency responses. With pioneering editors and expert contributors, Advanced Geoinformation Science explores how certain technical aspects of geoinformation have been used and could be used to

address such global issues. The editors and chapter authors have been involved in global initiatives such as Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and Digital Earth, and research problems such as air quality, public health....

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Soil-Structure Interaction Using Computer and Material Models—Desai Chandrakant S. Et.Al

Soil-structure interaction is an area of major importance in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Soil-Structure interaction using Computer and

Material Models covers computer and analytical methods for a number of geotechnical problems. It introduces the main factors important to the application of computer methods and constitutive models with emphasis on…

Advanced Location-Based Technologies and Services—Karimi Hassan A.

Due to the rapid increase in the number of mobile device users worldwide, location-based services (LBSs) have become pervasive, and the demand for them will continue to grow. Exploring recent changes in the technology and its uses, Advanced Location-Based Technologies and Services takes an

in-depth look at new and existing technologies, techniques, applications, and opportunities. Under the editorial guidance of Hassan Karimi, with contributions from experts in the field, the book examines the breadth and depth of advanced LBS technologies and techniques.…

Advanced Soil Mechanics, 4th Edition—Das Braja M.

The fourth edition further examines the relationships between the maximum and minimum void ratios of granular soils and adds the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials (AASHTO) soil classification system. It summarizes soil compaction procedures and Proctor compaction tests.

It introduces new sections on vertical stress due to a line load of finite length, vertical stress in Westergaard material due to point load, line load of finite length, circularly loaded area, and rectangularly loaded area. The text discusses the fundamental concepts of compaction of clay soil for the construction of…

Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Engineering—Menzies Bruce Et.Al

Analytical and comprehensive, this state-of-the-art book, examines the mechanics and engineering of unsaturated soils, as well as explaining the laboratory and field testing and research that are the logical basis of this modern approach to safe construction in these hazardous geomaterials; putting them into a logical framework for civil engineering and design. Including constitutive and numerical modelling, this volume will interest students and professionals studying or working in the areas of geotechnical engineering and the built environment.

Agriculture in Dry Lands: Principles and Practice—Arnon. I

Throughout history, man has, by over-use, consistently reduced the productive capacity of dry lands. This degradation of one-third of the land area of the globe is, unfortunately, increasing. In recent years, world interest has turned to the problems of pollution of the environment and the impending food shortage as world population grows explosively. Thus the attention of international and other agricultural bodies has turned to the need for preserving and developing more effectively the agricultural potential of these areas. This book provides a comprehensive review of present knowledge of the…

An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes, and Earth Structure—Seth Stein et.al

The fundamentals of seismic wave propagation are developed using a physical approach and then applied to show how refraction, reflection, and teleseismic techniques are used to study the structure and thus the composition and evolution of the earth. The book shows how seismic waves are used to study earthquakes and are integrated with other data to investigate the plate tectonic processes that cause earthquakes. Figures, examples, problems, and computer exercises teach students about seismology in a creative and intuitive manner. Necessary mathematical tools including vector and tensor analysis,…

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Applied Geomorphology—Allison

This is the first book to bring together practical examples from around the world to show how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment. Case studies provide important lessons in risk management, and experts provide summaries of current research. The text also promotes good practice and effective land use, and looks at problems caused by misuse of the environment and potential solutions based on geomorphological evidence.

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Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R, 2nd Edition (Use R!)—Bivand Roger S. Et.Al

Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R, Second Edition, is divided into two basic parts, the first presenting R packages, functions, classes and methods for handling spatial data. This part is of interest to users who need to access and visualise spatial data. Data import and export for many file formats for spatial data are

covered in detail, as is the interface between R and the open source GRASS GIS and the handling of spatio-temporal data. The second part showcases more specialised kinds of spatial data analysis, including spatial point pattern analysis, interpolation and geostatistics, areal data analysis and disease mapping.…

Atlas of Sedimentary Structures—Zhong Et.Al

The contents of the book would include, among others of a more general and introductory nature, chapters dealing with:- bedding structures; within-layer and layer-surface structures; biological structures, chemical structures; ice-induced structures; wind- induced structures; earthquake-induced structures. Most other books available cover the wider field of sedimentary rocks and petrography and will have

a chapter on some of the common sedimentary structures. A book on the sedimentary structures in modern sediments and in sedimentary rocks of the oil-bearing basins throughout China is new and unique.

Atmosphere and Ocean: A Physical Introduction, 3rd Edition—Wells Neil C.

The Atmosphere and Ocean is a fully revised and updated student friendly physical introduction to the atmosphere and ocean. Now in its Third Edition, the book continues to provide students with an accessible description of the atmosphere and ocean with emphasis on their physical properties and inter-dependence.

Clearly structured throughout, the book demonstrates that the atmosphere and ocean are both subject to the influence of the earth’s rotation and therefore they have a common dynamical basis. The author clearly demonstrates the fundamental differences between the two environments and provides …

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Applied Geothermics—Eppelbaum Lev Et.Al

This book describes origin and characteristics of the Earth’s thermal field, thermal flow propagation and some thermal phenomena in the Earth. Description of thermal properties of rocks and methods of thermal field measurements in boreholes, underground, at near-surface conditions enables to understand the principles of temperature field acquisition and geothermal model development. Processing and

interpretation of geothermal data are shown on numerous field examples from different regions of the world. The book warps, for instance, such fields as analysis of thermal regime of the Earth’s crust,…

9783642340222/Euro€ 199.99 Springer : HB : 751 pp : 14-May-14

Atmospheric Science For Environmental Scientists—Hewitt C. Nick Et Al

Climate change and air quality are two of the most pressing issues facing Mankind. This book gives undergraduate and graduate students and professionals working in the science and policy of pollution, climate change and air quality a broad and up-to-date account of our understanding of the processes that occur in the atmosphere, how these are changing as Man’s relentless use of natural resources continues and what effects these changes are having on the Earth’s climate and the quality of the air we breath. Written by an international team of experts, this text gives an excellent…

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Basic Earthquake Engineering: from Seismology to Analysis and Design—Sucuoglu Haluk Et.Al

This book provides senior undergraduate students, master students and structural engineers who do not have a background in the field with core knowledge of structural earthquake engineering that will be invaluable in their professional lives. The basics of seismotectonics, including the causes, magnitude, and intensity of earthquakes, are first explained. Then the book introduces basic elements of seismic hazard analysis and presents the concept of a seismic hazard map for use in seismic....

Biodegradation and Bioremediation (Soilbiology, Volume 2)—Singh Ajay Et. Al

The diverse metabolic capabilities of microorganisms and their inter actions with complex organic and inorganic substrates have long been and are now being exploited for the treatment of hazardous recognized soil contaminants. Microbial reactions range from single-step transfor mations of pollutants into more or less toxic forms (biodegradation) to complete mineralization, yielding water and either carbon dioxide or methane. Microbial processes are environmentally…

Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change, 3rd Edition—Schlesinger William H. Et.Al

Biogeochemistry-winner of a 2014 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty) from the Text and Academic Authors Association-considers how the basic chemical conditions of the Earth, from atmosphere to soil to seawater, have been and are being affected by the existence of life. Human activities in particular, from the rapid consumption of resources to the destruction of the rainforests and the expansion of smog-covered cities, are leading to rapid changes in the basic chemistry of the Earth. This expansive text pulls together the numerous fields of study…

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Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach, 8th Edition—Cox C. Barry Et.Al

Biologists searching for a resource that explores all of the exciting changes that have occurred recently in the field will turn to this eighth edition. It offers insight into the multidisciplinary nature of the field, presenting a sound historical base, up-to-date coverage, and a look at the latest controversies. The

authors evaluate conflicting theories and provide a reasoned judgment as to which is preferable. In a new chapter the authors examine marine biogeography, so that biologists can compare and analyse the data, patterns and problems arising from continental, marine and island biogeography.

9780470637944/US$ 145.95 John Wiley : PB : 520 pp : 10/May/10

Biomass Energy: Wood-Based Fuels for Space and Water Heating—Ed Suttie

Biomass is a growing source of energy in the UK. This report considers the use of wood-based fuels for space heating and water heating in the built environment. The opportunities for biomass to supply the energy needs of commercial, public and domestic buildings in the UK are reviewed, followed by an introduction

to the technologies, fuels and boiler options. The supply chain, strengths and weaknesses are considered and the planning and regulations in this arena are outlined. Case studies illustrate twenty-four applications of biomass energy in a range of housing, commercial, educational and leisure buildings. …

9781848061989/UK£ 25.00 Routledge : PB : 32 pp : 10/Oct/11

Coal Geology, 2nd Edition—Thomas Larry

Coal Geology, second edition, offers a thoroughly revised and updated edition of this popular book which provides a comprehensive overview of the field of coal geology. Coal Geology covers all aspects of coal geology in one volume, bridging the gap between the academic aspects and the practical role of geology in the coal industry. The object of the book is to provide the reader with a with a description of the origins

of coal together with the physical and chemical properties of coal and coal petrology before proceeding to cover all areas of coal exploration, production and use....

9781119990444/US$ 154.95 Wiley-Blackwell : HB : 454 pp : 5/Nov/12

Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice, 2nd Edition—Reeve Dominic Et. Al.

Historically, much harm has been done by well-meaning coastal engineering attempts, which seemed like good ideas on paper but which failed to allow for practical issues. For this reason, it is vital that theories and models are well grounded in practice. This second edition brings the models and examples of practice up to date. It has expanded coverage of tsunamis and generating energy from waves to focus both on the great dangers and the great opportunities that the ocean presents to the…

9780415583534/UK£ 105.00 Spon Press : PB : 518 pp : 14/Dec/11

Coastal Planning and Management, 2nd Edition—Kay Robert Et. Al

“The first comprehensive tool-kit for coastal planners and those aiming to achieve effective coastal management worldwide. Coastal Planning and Management provides a link between planning and management tools and thus includes all stages in the process, from development through evaluation to implementation. Drawing on examples of successful coastal planning and management from around the world, the authors provide clear and practical guidelines for the people who make daily decisions about the world’s coastlines.”

9780415317726/UK£ 161.00 Taylor & Francis : HB : 400 pp : 16/Jun/05

Computational Geomechanics: Theory and Applications—Andrew K. Chan et.al

This extended second edition of the highly successful book Computational Geomechanics with special reference to Earthquake Engineering by Zienkiewicz O.C., Chan A.H.C., Pastor M., Schrefler B. A. and Shiomi T. introduces the theory and application of the Biot-Zienkiewicz formulation for saturated and unsaturated soil. This was one of main research areas of the late Prof. Zienkiewicz and his team in Swansea. The formulation given in this book have shown great success in a wide range of problems ranging from failure load under static loading, saturated and unsaturated consolidation, to liquefaction…

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Coal Science and Engineering—Mazumder B.

Coal science and engineering will be helpful as a unified source of information on coal for both students specializing in coal and entrepreneurs working on coal. Chapters cover coal deposits, mining and beneficiation; coal structure and coal classification; coal analysis; coal cleaning processes; and coal conversion processes, as well as coal derived industrial carbons; utilization of coal wastes; and pollution generated by coal and its abatement…

9789380308234/Rs. 1,995.00 Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. : HB : 472 pp : 2012

Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations—Fenna Donald

Geographic books routinely introduce map projections without providing mathematical explanations of projections and few delve into complex mathematical development or cover the breadth of projections. From basic projecting to advanced transformations,

Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations is a comprehensive reference that offers an explanation of the science of cartography. The book is a compilation of more than a hundred map projections, from classic…

9780849381690/UK£ 77.99 CRC Press : HB : 504 pp : 25/Oct/06



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Computational Intelligence Techniques in Earth and Environmental Sciences—Islam Tanvir Et.Al

Computational intelligence techniques have enjoyed growing interest in recent decades among the earth and environmental science research communities for their powerful ability to solve and understand various complex problems and develop novel

approaches toward a sustainable earth. This book compiles a collection of recent developments and rigorous applications of computational intelligence in these disciplines. Techniques covered are divided into three…

9789401786416/Euro€ 99.99 Springer : HB : 266 pp : 15/Feb/14

Computational Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (Structures and Infrastructures Series, Volume 2)—Papadrakakis Manolis Et. Al

“The increasing necessity to solve complex problems in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering requires the development of new ideas, innovative methods and numerical tools

for providing accurate numerical solutions in affordable computing times. This book presents the latest scientific developments in Computational Dynamics, Stochastic Dynamics, Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering in....

Computing In Geographic Information Systems—Panigrahi Narayan

Capable of acquiring large volumes of data through sensors deployed in air, land, and sea, and making this information readily available in a continuous time frame, the science of geographical information system (GIS) is rapidly evolving. This popular information system is emerging as a platform for scientific

visualization, simulation, and computation of spatio-temporal data. New computing techniques are being researched and implemented to match the increasing capability of modern-day computing platforms and easy availability of spatio-temporal data. This has led to the need for…

9780415452618/UK£ 147.00 CRC Press : HB : 670 pp : 4/Dec/08

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Concrete Buildings in Seismic Regions—George G. Penelis et.al

Bearing in mind that reinforced concrete is a key component in a majority of built environment structures, Concrete Buildings in Seismic Regions combines the scientific knowledge of earthquake engineering with a focus on the design of reinforced concrete buildings in seismic regions. This book

addresses practical design issues, providing an integrated, comprehensible, and clear presentation that is suitable for design practice. Concrete Buildings in Seismic Regions determines guidelines for the proper structural system for many types of buildings, explores recent developments, and covers the last…

9780415537636/UK£ 140.00 CRC Press : HB : 876 pp : 24/Mar/14

Data Analysis and Statistics for Geography, Environmental Science and Engineering—Acevedo Miguel F.

Providing a solid foundation for twenty-first-century scientists and engineers, Data Analysis and Statistics for Geography, Environmental Science, and Engineering guides readers in learning quantitative methodology, including how to implement data analysis methods using open-source software. Given the importance of interdisciplinary work in sustainability, the book brings together principles of statistics and probability, multivariate analysis, and spatial analysis methods applicable across a variety…


Data Mining for Geoinformatics: Methods and Applications—Cervone Guido Et.Al

The rate at which geospatial data is being generated exceeds our computational capabilities to extract patterns for the understanding of a dynamically changing world. Geoinformatics and data mining focuses on the development and implementation of computational algorithms to solve these problems. This unique volume contains a collection of chapters on state-of-the-art data mining techniques applied to geoinformatic problems of high complexity and important societal value. Data Mining for Geoinformatics addresses current concerns and developments relating to spatio-temporal data mining issues....

Design for Earthquakes—Ambrose James Et. Al

This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures.

Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, 2nd Edition—Pariseau William G.

This comprehensive introduction to rock mechanics treats the basics of rock mechanics in a clear and straightforward manner and discusses important design problems in terms of the mechanics of materials. This extended second edition includes an additional chapter on rock bursts and bumps, a part on basic dynamics, and numerous additional examples and exercises throughout the chapters. The numerous exercises and examples familiarize the reader with solving basic practical problems in rock mechanics through various design analysis techniques and their applications. Supporting the main text,…

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Drought: Past Problems and Future Scenarios—Sheffield Justin Et.Al

Drought is one of the likely consequences of climate change in many regions of the world. Together with an increased demand for water resources to supply the world’s growing population, it represents a potentially disastrous threat to water supplies, agriculture and food production, leading to famine and environmental

degradation. Yet predicting drought is fraught with difficulty. The aim of this book is to provide a review of the historical occurrence of global drought, particularly during the twentieth century and assess the likely potential changes over the twenty-first century under climate change. This includes documentation....

9781849710824/UK£ 55.00 Routledge : HB : 248 pp : 30/Mar/11

Dynamics of Structure and Foundation: A Unified Approach, Volume 1, Fundamentals—Chowdhury Indrajit Et.Al

Designed to provide engineers with quick access to current and practical information on the dynamics of structure and foundation, this unique work, consisting of two separately available volumes, serves as a complete reference, especially for those involved with

earthquake or dynamic analysis, or the design of machine foundations in the oil, gas, and energy sector. This first volume deals with theories and formulations, covering the full range of topics involved and dynamics of structure and…


Earth Environments: Past, Present and Future—Huddart Et.Al

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the major topics within undergraduate study programmes in geosciences, environmental science, physical geography, natural hazards and ecology. This text introduces students to the Earth’s four key interdependent systems: the atmosphere,

lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, focussing on their key components, interactions between them and environmental change. Topics covered include: An earth systems model; components systems and processes: atmospheric systems; oceanography, endogenic geological systems and …

9780471485339/US$ 72.95 Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 912 pp : 8/Jun/10

Earth Pressure and Earth-Retaining Structures—Chris R. I. Clayton Et.Al.

“Retaining structures form an important component of many civil engineering and geotechnical engineering projects. Careful design and construction of these structures is essential for safety and longevity. This new edition provides significantly more support for non-specialists, background to uncertainty of parameters and partial factor issues that underpin recent codes (e.g. Eurocode 7), and comprehensive coverage of the principles of the geotechnical design of gravity walls, embedded walls and composite structures.”

9781466552111/UK£ 35.00 CRC Press : PB : 613 pp : 2/Jun/14

Earthquake Design Practice for Buildings, 3rd Edition—Booth Et.Al

In its third edition, Earthquake Design Practice for Buildings continues to provide comprehensive, practical, easy to read advice on the technical issues that have to be considered in the seismic design of buildings. It has been extensively updated and expanded, with completely new material added on socio-economic factors, recent technologies for earthquake resistance, displacement-based design, assessment of liquefaction potential and new developments in the seismic-resisting design and analysis of concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures. Outlining the principles of structural....

9780727757944/UK£ 65.00 Ice Publishing : HB : 370 pp : 14/Feb/14

Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design—Chen Wai-Fah Et.Al

Many important advances in designing earthquake-resistant structures have occurred over the last several years. Civil engineers need an authoritative source of information that reflects the issues that are unique to the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design provides a tightly focused, concise, and valuable guide to the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of earthquake engineering.

9780849372346/UK£ 84.00 Taylor & Francis : HB : 264 pp : 2/Nov/05

Design of Reinforced Concerete Buildings for Seismic Performance—Aschheim Et.Al

An elegant, simple and theoretically coherent design framework. Detailing is given to both ACI 318 and Eurocode 8, and the required strength is determined on the basis of estimated yield displacement and the desired limits of system ductility and drift demands. Students users will benefit from the coverage of

seismology, structural dynamics, reinforced concrete members, and capacity design approaches, which allows the book to be used as a foundation text in earthquake engineering.

9780415778817/UK£ 65.00 CRC Press : HB : 400 pp : 5/Feb/16

Earth Materials—Hefferan Kevin Et Al

Minerals and rocks form the foundation of geologic studies. This new textbook has been written to address the needs of students at the increasing number of universities that have compressed separate mineralogy and petrology courses into a one- or two-semester Earth materials course. Key features of this book include: equal coverage of mineralogy, sedimentary petrology, igneous petrology and metamorphic petrology; copious field examples and regional relationships with graphics that illustrate the concepts discussed....

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Earthquake Engineering: Application to Design—Erdey K Charles

Learn to design code-compliant, earthquake-resistant structures with this practical guide Earthquake Engineering demonstrates how to design structural members and joints for seismic resistance. The text guides readers through dozens of structural designs, documenting how to perform each step,

make the necessary calculations, and adhere to relevant design codes. Most other texts on seismic design focus on theory and the construction of idealized structures; this text is a radical departure, presenting actual tested design methodologies that protect structures from the devastation of earthquakes....

9780470048436/US$ 149.95 John Wiley : HB : 448 pp : 9/Jan/07

Earthquake Engineering: From Engineering Seismology to Performance-Based Engineering—Bozorgnia Yousef Et. Al

This multi-contributor book provides comprehensive coverage of earthquake engineering problems, an overview of traditional methods, and the scientific background on recent developments. It discusses computer methods on structural analysis and

provides access to the recent design methodologies and serves as a reference for both professionals and researchers involved in earthquake engineering. With an entire chapter dedicated to seismic resistant design through supplemental....

9780849314391/UK£ 167.00 CRC Press : HB : 976 pp : 11/May/04

—Elnashai Amr S. Et.Al

Earthquake Engineering: From Source to Fragility combines aspects of engineering seismology, structural and geotechnical earthquake engineering to assemble the vital components required for a deep understanding of response of structures to earthquake ground motion: from the seismic source

Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Design—Maugeri Michele Et.Al

The evaluation of the site amplification is covered in Part I of the book. In Part II the evaluation of the soil foundation stability against natural slope failure and liquefaction is treated. In the following 3 Parts of the book the EGED for different geotechnical systems is presented as follows: the design of levees and dams

including natural slopes in Part III; the design of foundations and soil structure interaction analysis in Part IV; underground structures in Part V. Finally in Part VI, new topics like the design of reinforced earth retaining walls and landfills are covered.

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Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters—Wyss Max

Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters presents the latest scientific developments and reviews of research addressing seismic hazard and seismic risk, including causality rates, impacts on society, preparedness, insurance and mitigation. The current controversies in seismic hazard assessment and earthquake prediction are addressed from different points of view. Basic tools for understanding the seismic risk and to reduce it, like paleoseismology, remote sensing, and engineering are discussed.…

9780123948489/US$ 150.00 Academic Press : HB : 606 pp : 10/Jul/14

Earthquake-Resistant Structures: Design, Build and Retrofit—Khan Mohiuddin Ali

Earthquake engineering is the ultimate challenge for structural engineers. Even if natural phenomena involve great uncertainties, structural engineers need to design buildings, bridges, and dams capable of resisting the destructive forces produced by them. These disasters have created a new awareness about the disaster preparedness and mitigation. Before a building, utility system, or transportation structure is built, engineers spend a great deal of time analyzing those structures to make sure they will perform reliably under seismic and other loads. The purpose of this book is to provide structural engineers with tools....

Earthquakes: Models, Statistics, Testable Forecasts—Yan Y. Kagan

This book is the first comprehensive and methodologically rigorous analysis of earthquake occurrence. Models based on the theory of the stochastic multidimensional point processes are employed to approximate the earthquake occurrence pattern and evaluate its parameters. The Author shows that most of these parameters have universal values. These results help explain the classical earthquake distributions: Omori’s law and the Gutenberg-Richter relation. The Author derives a new negative-binomial distribution for earthquake numbers, instead of the Poisson distribution, and then determines a fractal…

Earth’s Hydrological Cycle—Bengtsson. Et.Al

This book gives a comprehensive presentation of our present understanding of the Earth’s Hydrological cycle and the problems, consequences and impacts that go with this topic. Water is a central component in the Earth’s system. It is indispensable for life on Earth in its present form and influences virtually every aspect of our planet’s life support system. On relatively short time scales, atmospheric water vapor interacts with the atmospheric circulation and is crucial in forming the Earth’s climate zones. Water vapor is the most powerful of the greenhouse gases and serves to enhance the tropospheric temperature. The dominant part of…

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Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approach—Maddock Ian Et.Al

Ecohydraulics: An Integrated Approachprovides a research level text which highlights recent developments of this emerging and expanding field. With a focus on interdisciplinary research the text examines:- the evolution and scope of ecohydraulics

interactions between hydraulics, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and aquatic ecologythe application of habitat modelling in ecohydraulic studies…

9780470976005/US$ 129.95 Wiley-Blackwell : HB : 462 pp : 1/Jul/13

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, 2 Vol. Set —Edward N. Ziegler

The authors … continue the pursuit of new knowledge, calculated to bring new fruits of health, safety, and comfort to man and his environs. The charms, as well as the subtle hazards, of the terms ‘conservation, preservation, and ecology’ need to be crystallized so

that the public and their decision-makers practice this complex art with clearer conception and perception than is apparent in recent bitter confrontations.” —From the Foreword to the Fourth Edition by Abel Wolman …

9781439804421/UK£ 578.00 CRC Press : HB : 1384 pp : 25/Jun/12

Encyclopedia of Geomorphology, 2 Volumes Set—Goudie A.S. Et.Al

Geomorphology, the discipline which analyzes the history and nature of the earth’s surface, deals with the landforms produced by erosion, weathering, deposition, transport and tectonic processes. In recent decades there have been major developments in the discipline and these are reflected in this major

Encyclopedia, the first such reference work in the field to be published for thirty-five years. Encyclopedia of Geomorphology has been produced in association with the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) and....

Encyclopedia of Natural Resources, 3 Volumes Set—Wang Yeqiao

Land, air and water are the most precious natural resources that sustain life. The volumes of this encyclopedia provides a suite of the most current state-of-the-art, comprehensive, and authoritative references that cover a broader spectrum of topics under the general subjects of land, air and water.

This comprehensive assessment of the complexity of natural resources is the greatest contribution of this encyclopedia. The organization of the material is logical and complete. A greater discussion is devoted to the impact of climate change on natural resources…

9780415863001/UK£ 56.00 Routledge : PB : 578 pp : 31/Oct/13

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Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing —Eni G. Njoku

Remote sensing has revolutionized the scientific study of the Earth by enabling measurements of more detailed and hitherto unexplored phenomena with spatially-extensive and global perspectives. Various disciplines and industries have benefited from the dramatic discoveries enabled by remote sensing. This volume cuts across these disciplines and describes the basic foundations, principles and state of the art of remote sensing. It covers the development of remote sensing, the theoretical underpinnings, forward modeling, commercial applications, and global and international coordination and policy. This first encyclopaedic reference…

Environmental and Low Temperature Geochemistry —Ryan Peter

Environmental and Low-Temperature Geochemistry presents conceptual and quantitative principles of geochemistry in order to foster understanding of natural processes at and near the earth’s surface, as well as anthropogenic impacts on the natural environment. It provides the reader with the essentials of concentration, speciation and reactivity of elements in soils, waters, sediments and air, drawing attention to both thermodynamic and kinetic controls. The text concludes with a case study of surface water and groundwater contamination that includes interactions and reactions of naturally-derived…

9780387366982/Euro€ 399.00 Springer : HB : 939 pp : 24/Dec/14

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Environmental Geoinformatics: Monitoring and Management—Awange Joseph L. Et.Al

There is no doubt that today, perhaps more than ever before, humanity faces a myriad of complex and demanding challenges. These include natural resource depletion and environmental degradation, food and water insecurity, energy shortages, diminishing biodiversity, increasing losses from natural disasters, and climate change with its associated potentially devastating consequences, such as rising sea levels. These human-induced and natural impacts on the environment need to be well understood in order to develop informed policies, decisions, and remedial measures to mitigate current and future…

9783642340840/Euro€ 129.99 Springer : HB : 541 pp : 27/Jun/13

Energy and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Future—Coley David

For more information on this title, including student exercises, please visit, http://www.people.ex.ac.uk/DAColey/

Energy and Climate Change: Creating a Sustainable Future provides an up-to-date introduction to the subject examining the relationship between energy and our global environment. The book covers the fundamentals of the subject, discussing what energy is, why it is important, as well as the detrimental effect on the environment following our use of…

9780470853139/US$ 67.00 John Wiley : PB : 672 pp : 9/Jun/08



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Environmental Hazards and Disasters: Contexts, Perspectives and Management—Paul Bimal Kanti

These human-induced and natural impacts on the environment need to be well understood in order to develop informed policies, decisions, and remedial measures to mitigate current and future negative impacts. To achieve this, continuous monitoring and

management of the environment to acquire data that can be soundly and rigorously analyzed to provide information about its current state and changing patterns, and thereby allow predictions of possible future impacts,…

9780470660010/US$ 97.95 Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 334 pp : 30/Nov/11

Environmental Soil Properties and Behaviour—Yong Raymond N. Et. Al.

This book presents the concepts and applications of geoinformatics, a multidisciplinary field that has at its core different technologies that support the acquisition, analysis and visualization of geodata for environmental monitoring and management. We depart from the 4D to the 5D data paradigm, which

defines geodata accurately, consistently, rapidly and completely, in order to be useful without any restrictions in space, time or scale to represent a truly global dimension of the digital Earth. The book also features the state-of-the-art discussion of Web-GIS.

9781439845295/UK£ 81.00 CRC Press : HB : 455 pp : 4/Mar/12

Essential Image Processing and GIS for Remote Sensing—Liu Jianguo Et.Al

Essential Image Processing and GIS for Remote Sensing is an accessible overview of the subject and successfully draws together these three key areas in a balanced and comprehensive manner. The book provides an overview of essential techniques and a selection of key case studies in a variety of application areas.

Key concepts and ideas are introduced in a clear and logical manner and described through the provision of numerous relevant conceptual illustrations. Mathematical detail is kept to a minimum and only referred to where necessary for ease of understanding. Such concepts are explained....

9780470510315/US$ 78.00 John Wiley : PB : 460 pp : 21/Sep/09

Essential Maths for Geoscientists: An Introduction—Palmer Paul I.

Maths for Geoscientists is an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the essential mathematics required by those students taking degree courses within the Geosciences. Clearly structured throughout, this book carefully guides the student step by step through the mathematics they will

encounter and will provide numerous applied examples throughout to enhance students understanding and to place each technique into context. Opening with a chapter explaining the need for studying mathematics within geosciences the book then moves on to cover algebra, equations, solutions....

9780470971949/US$ 99.95 Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 224 pp : TBA

Expert Systems and Geographic Information Systems for Impact Assessment—Rodriguez-Bachiller Agustin

Impact Assessment is becoming part and parcel of an increasing number of development proposals in the UK and Europe. As the practice of Impact Assessment develops it becomes more standardized and good practice starts to be defined. However, the quality of Impact Assessment is still far from satisfactory. Expert Systems and GIS for Impact Assessment discusses the potential of integrating these two well known computer technologies to help with the process of Impact Assessment.…

9780415307246/UK£ 54.99 Taylor & Francis : HB : 408 pp : 5/Sep/03

Flood Control and Drainage Engineering, 3rd Edition—Ghosh S.N.

Primarily written as course material on flood control and drainage engineering for advanced students of civil engineering, this third edition is thoroughly revised. It accommodates recent developments in remote sensing, information technology and GIS technology. New additional material deals with problems of flood forecasting, flood plain prioritization and flood hazard zoning, and engineering measures for flood control. Drainage improvement is tackled, with particular regard to salinity and coastal aquifer management from the ingress of sea water. The book includes design problem-solving and case studies,…

Flood Control and Drainage Engineering, 4th Edition—Ghosh S.N.

Primarily written as course material on flood control and drainage engineering for advanced students of civil engineering, this new fourth edition is again thoroughly revised. It accommodates recent developments in remote sensing, information technology and GIS technology. New added material deals with flood management due to Tsunami waves, flooding due to dam failure and breaking of embankments, application of dredging technologies, problems of flood forecasting, flood plain prioritization and flood hazard zoning, and engineering measures for flood control. Drainage improvement is tackled,…

Fluvial Hydrodynamics: Sediment Transport And Scour Phenomena—Dey Subhasisch

The state-of-the-art in fluvial hydrodynamics can be examined only through a careful exploration of the theoretical development and applied engineering technology. The book will be primarily focused, since most up-to-date research findings in the field will be presented, on the research aspects that involves a comprehensive knowledge of sediment dynamics in turbulent flows. It begins with the fundamentals of hydrodynamics and particle motion followed by turbulence characteristics related to sediment motion. Then, the sediment dynamics will be described from a classical perspective by applying the mean…

9780415398909/UK£ 112.00 Taylor & Francis : HB : 357 pp : 6/Jul/06


9783642190612/Euro€ 129.99 Springer : HB : 687 pp : 2014



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Fundamentals of Earthquake Prediction—Cinna Lomnitz

The new field of earthquake prediction is scientifically challenging. Many lives could be saved if reliable, practical, prediction methods could be developed. While plate tectonics offers basic insight, proposals for practical prediction techniques are controversial. This book contains the rigorous statistical methods

and analysis which allow readers to recognize promising approaches.

9788126545995/` 3,495.00 Wiley India : HB : 344 pp : 2014

Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology—Charlton Ro

Rivers are very significant as geomorphic agents and have a considerable influence on human activity, bringing benefits but also presenting a number of management problems. In order to address these successfully an understanding of the fluvial system is vital. The text provides an illuminating and accessible

introduction to this complex and dynamic system by examining fluvial processes, the controls that govern their operation through space and time, the resultant variety of fluvial forms and the ways in which an understanding of the fluvial system can be applied in river basin management.…

9780415505512/UK£ 27.99 Routledge : PB : 320 pp : 1/Jan/13

Fundamentals of Geobiology—Knoll Andrew H. Et. Al.

2012 PROSE Award, Earth Science: Honorable Mention For more than fifty years scientists have been concerned with the interrelationships of Earth and life. Over the past decade, however, geobiology, the name given to this interdisciplinary endeavour, has emerged as an exciting and rapidly expanding field, fuelled by advances in molecular phylogeny, a new microbial ecology made possible by the molecular revolution,

increasingly sophisticated new techniques for imaging and determining chemical compositions of solids on nanometer scales, the development of non-traditional stable isotope analyses, Earth systems science and Earth system history....


Fundamentals of Hydrology, 3rd Edition—Davie Tim Et.Al

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9780415858700/UK£ 29.99 Routledge : PB : 376 pp : 24/Feb/15

Fundamentals of Physical Geology—Jain Sreepat

Physical Geology is a vast subject and it is not possible to cover all aspects in one book. This book does not invent the wheel but merely put together sets of updated but concise material on Physical Geology with lots of illustrations. All illustrations are created by hand and give a real classroom feel to the book. Students or readers can easily reproduce them by hand. This is a book, where a diagram says it all. The book is divided into four parts. The first part “The Solar System and Cosmic Bodies” deals with elements of our Solar System and the cosmic bodies around it (like meteorites, asteroids, etc.). The second part “The Earth Materials”....

9788132215387/Euro 129.99 Springer : HB : 488 pp : 30/Oct/13

Fundamentals of Plasticity in Geomechanics—Pietruszczak S.

The book presents a concise, yet reasonably comprehensive, overview of fundamental notions of plasticity in relation to geomechanics. The primary objective of this work is to provide the reader with a general background in soil/rock plasticity and, as such, should be perceived as an introduction to the broad area of inelastic response of geomaterials. The book is divided into eight chapters. Chapters 1 & 2 start with an outline of the basic concepts and fundamental postulates, followed by a review of the elastic-perfectly plastic formulations in geomechanics. The isotropic strain....

9780415585163/UK£ 48.99 CRC Press : HB : 206 pp : 15/Sep/10

Fundamentals of Sustainable Development—Roorda Niko

The impact of development needs to be considered beyond the narrow focus of economic, ecological or social concerns. This reader-friendly book is the first to promote a holistic approach to sustainable development. It gives readers a multifaceted approach to the area to encompass what is referred to as ‘people, planet and profit’. It looks at people, cultures, social cohesion, empowerment, education and health, nature and the environment, and prosperity and the economy, to help readers understand the fundamentals of sustainable development. The book has been written in an accessible way, and can be read with ease…

9781849714198/UK£ 36.99 Routledge : PB : 352 pp : 26/Mar/12

Geocomplexity and The Physics of Earthquakes—John B. Rundle et.al

Earthquakes in urban centers are capable of causing enormous damage. The January 16, 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake was only a magnitude 6.9 event and yet produced an estimated US$200 billion loss. Despite an active earthquake prediction program in Japan, this event was a complete surprise. Similar scenarios are possible in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and other urban centers around the Pacific plate boundary. The development of forecast or prediction methodologies for these great damaging earthquakes has been complicated by the fact that the largest events repeat at irregular intervals of hundreds…

9788126549733/` 3,395.00 Wiley India : HB : 284 pp : 2014



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Geocomputation, Second Edition—Robert J. Abrahart et.al

This newly updated edition covers cutting-edge topics in computational geography, addressing a domain in both geographic and computer sciences. With an extended introduction that reviews directional changes and major advances in the field since the first edition, this book includes ten new topics as well as substantial modifications to existing chapters. Written by recognized international experts and up-

and-coming researchers, the text introduces the subject matter by providing readable accounts of current developments. In addition, the authors examine possibilities for future developments through the year 2061.

9781466503281/UK£ 89.00 CRC Press : HB : 400 pp : 25/Jun/14

Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 2nd Edition—Miller Harvey J. Et.Al

Since the publication of the first edition of Geographic Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, new techniques for geographic data warehousing (GDW), spatial data mining, and geovisualization (GVis) have been developed. In addition, there has been a rise in the use of knowledge discovery techniques due to

the increasing collection and storage of data on spatiotemporal processes and mobile objects. Incorporating these novel developments, this second edition reflects the current state of the art in the field. Geographic data mining and knowledge discovery is a promising young discipline with many challenging…

Geographic Information Science: Mastering The Legal Issues—George Cho

Spatial information users and providers are increasingly concerned about the legal implications relating to the use and dissemination of geographic information for which there are no right or wrong methods of practice, and no one source of information. This book fills the gap by addressing

key issues in contract law, intellectual property law, rights and responsabilities and liability as they relate to the GI community. The first book to interpret the law relating to GI Science and outline its implications to a general readership Provides a comprehensive discourse in law and GI Science irrespective of…


9788126550586/` 3,895.00 Wiley India : HB : 474 pp : 2014

Geographic Information Systems and Science, 3rd Edition—Longley Paul A. Et.Al

Effective use of today’s powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition was published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that underpin GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, up-

to-date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated Third Edition continues to deliver on these strengths.

9780470721445/US$ 130.95John Wiley : PB : 560 pp : 9/Aug/10

Geographic Information Systems in Water Resources Engineering—Johnson Lynn E.

The book develops a general understanding of the nature of GIS and how it is used to create and analyze geographic data. The author first introduces primary field data collection methods and describes procedures for interpretation and analysis. The second portion of the book focuses on the linkage of GIS data with water resource analysis and management models. Applications are presented with descriptions of GIS database development, analysis background theory, and model integration with GIS.

9781420069136/UK£ 98.00CRC Press : HB : 328 pp : 17/Dec/08

Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Optimization—Faiz Sami Et.Al

This book deals with the basic concepts of GIS and optimization. It provides an overview of various integration protocols that are termed GIS-O integration strategies applied to practical applications. It also develops an integration approach for the vehicle routing problem with resource and distance requirements and approves it with numerical results. The book will be useful for researchers, decision makers, and practitioners who try to implement upgraded systems that derive benefits of both GIS and optimization.

Geographical Data Analysis—Nigel Walford

It is increasingly important for the earth science student to appreciate that the acquisition of skills in statistics and computerised data analysis is as much part of modern geography as work in the field, laboratory or library. In this respect, Geographical Data Analysis aims to link the use of statistical techniques by means of computer software, to the acquisition of geographical-knowledge and the scientific method of enquiry. The book has three objectives: to explain basic statistical techniques and demonstrate their application to quantitative geography; to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for carrying out research projects;…

Geographic Information Systems Science, 4th Edition—Paul A. Longley

Effective use of today’s powerful GIS technology requires an understanding of the science of problem-solving that underpins it. Since the first edition published over a decade ago, this book has led the way, with its focus on the scientific principles that support GIS usage. It has also provided thorough, upto- date coverage of GIS procedures, techniques and public policy applications. This unique combination of science, technology and practical problem solving has made this book a best-seller across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This fully updated 4th edition continues to deliver on these strengths.


9788126550593/` 3,895.00 Wiley India : HB : 458 pp : 2014

9781118676950/US$ 186.95 John Wiley : PB : 504 pp : Feb-15



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Geology: Basics for Engineers {With Cd-Rom}—Parriaux Aurele

Geology – Basics for Engineers presents the physical and chemical characteristics of the Earth, the nature and the properties of rocks and unconsolidated deposits/sediments, the action of water, how the earth is transformed by various phenomena at different scales of time and space.

The book shows the engineer how to take geological conditions into account in his projects, and how to exploit a wide range of natural resources in an intelligent way, reduce geological hazards, and manage subsurface pollution. Through a problem-based-learning approach, this instructional text imparts....

9780415461658/UK£ 69.99CRC Press : PB : 590 pp : 13/Aug/09

Geomicrobiology—Jain S. K. Et. Al.

Geomicrobiology is a combination of geology and microbiology, and includes the study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment, such as in sedimentary rocks. This is a new and rapidly-developing field that has led in the past decade to a radically-revised view of the diversity and activity of microbial life on Earth. Geomicrobiology examines the role that microbes have played in the past and are

currently playing in a number of fundamental geological processes. The present book is of great importance for researchers working in the field of microbiology, biotechnology, geology and environmental biotechnology. It can be a major....

9781578086658/UK£ 81.00Science Publishers : HB : 320 pp : 14/Apr/10

Geomorphology—Gutierrez Mateo

This book provides a detailed coverage of the landforms of Planet Earth and the processes that shaped them. The study of these morphologies, some of which formed during past geological periods under environmental conditions very different from those of today, makes it possible to reconstruct the evolution of relief and to infer environmental changes that have involved geological media, the climate, or human activity.

A major advance of Geomorphology in recent decades is the development of techniques that make it possible to quantify morphogenetic processes and rates at which forms change under different environmental conditions....

9780415595339/UK£ 82.00 CRC Press : PB : 1014 pp : 7/Dec/12

Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change (Geotechnologies and the Environment, Vol. 10)—Sundaresan Et.Al.

“Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change” is a scholarly compilation of seventeen chapters from researchers working on climate change related research in five countries of four continents. Geospatial technologies, synergetic applications of remote sensing and geographical information systems, offer versatile cross-scale tools to study climate change, the climate system’s changes over decades, and their impacts on social- and ecological systems. A wide variety of climate....

9783319016887/Euro€o 99.99Springer : HB : 299 pp : 3/Jan/14

GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design, 2nd Edition—Peterson Gretchen N.

The second edition of a bestseller, this book focuses on map design theory and technique rather than map design tools. It highlights new tools and their capabilities through visual demonstrations and explanations of new techniques such as hexagonal binning, big data point density maps, scale dependent design considerations, 3D building modeling, and so on. The new edition will have a much heavier focus on digital cartography and its best practices. It has also been redesigned so that it can be used as a textbook with study questions and an end-of-chapter exercise.

9781482220674/UK£ 63.99CRC Press : HB : 432 pp : 7/Jul/14

GIS Fundamentals, 2nd Edition—Wise Stephen

With GIS technology increasingly available to a wider audience on devices from apps on smartphones to satnavs in cars, many people routinely use spatial data in a way which used to be the preserve of GIS specialists. However spatial data is stored and analyzed on a computer still tends to be described in academic texts and articles which require specialist knowledge or some training in computer science. Developed to introduce computer science literature to geography students, GIS Fundamentals, Second Edition provides an accessible examination of the underlying principles for anyone with no formal training in computer science.

9781439886953/UK£ 29.99CRC Press : PB : 338 pp : 25/Sep/14

Geomorphology in the Tropics: A Study of Weathering & Denudation in Low Latitudes—Michael F. Thomas

Many advances have been made in our understanding of tropical geomorphology in recent decades, but the field remains relatively neglected. With current widespread concern about the damage to tropical ecosystems, it is time for a new study of geomorphology in the tropics. The author endeavours to provide a tropical perspective on geomorphology, rather than a compartmentalised “tropical” geomorphology. The importance of weathering and the materials of the…

9788126550630/` 3,895.00 Wiley India : HB : 482 pp : 2014

Geo-Information for Disaster Management—Oosterom Peter Van Et.Al

Geo-information technology offers an opportunity to support disaster management: industrial accidents, road collisions, complex emergencies, earthquakes, fires, floods and similar catastrophes (for example the recent huge disaster with the Tsunami in South-East Asia on 26 December 2004). Access to needed

information, facilitation of the interoperability of emergency services, and provision of high-quality care to the public are a number of the key requirements. Such requirements pose significant challenges for data management, discovery, translation, integration, visualization and …

9788181289353/` 3,995.00 Springer (SIE) : HB : 1434 pp : 2008



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Global Ecodynamics: A Multimensional Analysis—Kondratyev Et Al

The authors open with a general survey of contemporary global ecodynamics, including its basic components. They then discuss the greenhouse effect problems in the context of global carbon cycle dynamics, moving on to a detailed consideration of land ecosystem changes which considers a general

global cycle model. The next chapters comprise a further generalisation of air-sea exchange models and their use in the context of the global carbon cycle, providing an analysis of high-latitude environmental dynamics in the context of global scale processes, and discuss basic aspects of global environmental....

9783540204763/Euro€ 199.99Springer : HB : 687 pp : 1/Jul/04

Global Positioning: Technologies and Performance—Samama Nel

From stars to terrestrial networks and satellites. From outdoors to indoors From ancient to future applications From techniques to technologies

The field of radionavigation signals and systems has seen significant growth in recent years. Satellite

systems are very efficient, but owing to their limited exposure and/or availability in some environments, they do not cover the whole spectrum of applications. Thus, many other positioning techniques are being developed.…

9780471793762/US$ 119.95John Wiley : HB : 420 pp : 14/Mar/08

Global Warming, Natural Hazards, and Emergency Management—Bullock Jane A. Et.Al

Scientists predict the earth is facing 40-to-60 years of climate change, even if emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases stopped today. One inevitable consequence of the greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere will be an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disaster events.

Global Warming, Natural Hazards, and Emergency Management documents the imperative need for communities to prepare for the coming effects of climate change and provides a series of in-depth, road-tested recommendations on how to reduce risks for communities and businesses.

9781420081824/UK£ 47.99 CRC Press : PB : 288 pp : 20/Oct/08

GPS: Software Library—Xu, Guochang

This reference and handbook describes the functional software library of the Global Positioning System (GPS/Galileo). It is the original software source-code of many functions, models, algorithms and tools described in the textbook GPS – Theory, Algorithms and Applications written by the same author and published by Springer. The software functions are parts of the KSGsoft and MFGsoft programs developed by the author at the GFZ in Potsdam. All the source-code are verified by real GPS data processing applications. The theoretical description for the software is found in GPS – Theory, Algorithms and Applications. This functional library....

9783540766209/Euro€ 129.95Springer : HB : 350 pp : 25/Nov/15

Grid-Connected Solar Electric Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation—Stepleton Geoff Et.Al

Solar electricity – or photovoltaics (PV) – is the world’s fastest growing energy technology. It can be used on a wide variety of scales, from single dwellings to utility-scale solar farms providing power for whole communities. It can be integrated into existing electricity grids with relative simplicity, meaning that in times of low solar energy users can continue to draw power from the grid, while power can be fed or sold back into the grid at a....

9781849713443/UK£ 39.99Routledge : HB : 236 pp : 23/Nov/11

GNSS Remote Sensing: Theory, Methods and Applications—Jin Shuanggen Et.Al

Contains detailed theory and study cases to help the reader put the material into practice.

Contains a special chapter on next generation GNSS-RS, which is are seen as the future in GNSS.

Describes new potentials as well as advantages that complement existing techniques.

The versatile and available GNSS signals can detect the Earth’s surface environments as a new, highly precise, continuous, all-weather and near-real-…

9789400774810/Euro€ 129.99 Springer : HB : 276 pp : 15/Oct/13

GIS Landslide—Netra Prakash Bhandary Et.Al

Landslide studies using the geographic information system (GIS) is a new field, which includes not only the science of GIS and remote sensing, but also technical innovations, such as detailed light detection and ranging (LIDAR) profiles, among others. To date, most of the research on landslides has been found in journals on geology, geotechnology, landslides, and GIS, and is limited to specific scientific aspects. The GIS

Landslide Workshop has been established in order to communicate and solve the scientific as well as technical problems of this discipline, such as how to use GIS software and its functions. This is the first book ever published on…


Groundwater Optimization Handbook: Flow, Contaminant Transport and Conjunctive Management—Peralta Richard C.

Existing and impending water shortages argue for improving water quantity and quality management. Groundwater Optimization Handbook: Flow, Contaminant Transport, and Conjunctive Management helps you formulate and solve groundwater optimization problems to ensure sustainable supplies of adequate quality and quantity. It shows you how to more effectively use simulation-optimization (S-O)…

9781439838068/UK£ 86.00 CRC Press : HB : 532 pp : 26/Apr/12



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Handbook of Geographic Information Science—Wilson John P. Et. Al

This Handbook is an essential reference and a guide to the rapidly expanding field of Geographic Information Science. Designed for students and researchers who want an in-depth treatment of the subject, including background information. Comprises around 40 substantial essays, each written by a

recognized expert in a particular area. Covers the full spectrum of research in GIS Surveys the increasing number of applications of GIS. Predicts how GIS is likely to evolve in the near future.

9781405107969/US$ 59.95Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 656 pp : 6/Aug/07

Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation and Design Tables, 2nd Edition—Look Burt G.

This practical handbook of properties for soils and rock contains in a concise tabular format the key issues relevant to geotechnical investigations, assessments and designs in common practice. There are brief notes on the application of the tables. These data

tables are compiled for experienced geotechnical professionals who require a reference document to access key information. There is an extensive database of correlations for different applications. The book should provide a useful bridge....

9781138001398/UK£ 63.99CRC Press : PB : 393 pp : 10/Feb/14

Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 4th Edition—Chadwick Andrew Et.Al

Find out more about Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering Fifth Edition on CRC.

9780415306096/UK£ 38.99 Spon Press : PB : 680 pp : 27/May/04

Hydrogeology: Objectives, Methods, Applications—Gilli Éric Et.Al.

Hydrogeology, the science of groundwater, requires a multidisciplinary approach involving many other sciences: surface hydrology, climatology, geology, geography, physics, chemistry, biology, and more. This book takes a broad view, considers water as a single entity, and presents many examples illustrating the variety of existing hydrogeological problems and the diverse scientific, technical, and social approaches used in resolving them. It is intended primarily for students of Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Physical Geography. It will also be useful to all players involved in water-related issues....

Hydrological Applications of GIS—A. M. Gurnell ET.AL

This book deals with the technical problems encountered in hydrological applications of GIS, at scales ranging from the catchment to short river reaches and on a wide range of hydrological processes in both pure and applied contexts.

9781578087945/UK£ 81.00CRC Press : HB : 394 pp : 13/Sep/12

9788126550562/` 2,995.00Wiley India : HB : 184 pp : 2014

Hydrology and Hydroclimatology: Principles and Applications—Karamouz M. Et.Al

This book presents a systematic approach to understanding and applying the principles of hydrology and hydroclimatology, examining the interactions among different components of the water cycle. It takes a fresh look at the fundamentals and challenges in hydrologic and hydroclimatic systems as well as climate change. The author describes the application of nontraditional data sets and new investigation techniques to water-related problems. He also examines long lead forecasting and simulation, time series analysis, and risk and uncertainty in hydrologic design....

9781466512191/UK£ 86.00CRC Press : HB : 740 pp : 27/Nov/12

Hydrogeology and Groundwater Modeling, 2nd Edition—Kresic Neven

Coupling the basics of hygrogeology with analytical and numerical modeling methods, Hydrogeology and Groundwater Modeling, Second Edition provides detailed coverage of both theory and practice. Written by a leading hydrogeologist who has consulted for industry and environmental agencies and taught at major universities around the world, this unique book fills a gap in the groundwater hydrogeology literature. With more than 40 real-world examples, the book is a source for clear, easy-to-understand, and step-by-step quantitative groundwater evaluation....

9780849333484/UK£ 98.00CRC Press : HB : 828 pp : 26/Oct/06

Handbook of Engineering Hydrology 3 Volumes Set—Saeid Eslamian

While most books examine only the classical aspects of hydrology, this three-volume set covers multiple aspects of hydrology, and includes contributions from experts from more than 30 countries. It examines new approaches, addresses growing concerns about hydrological and ecological

connectivity, and considers the worldwide impact of climate change. It also provides updated material on hydrological science and engineering, discussing recent developments as well as classic approaches. Published in three books, Fundamentals and Applications; Modeling, Climate Change, and....

9781466552357/UK£ 159.00CRC Press : HB : 1500 pp : 21/Mar/14



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Igneous Rocks and Processes: A Practical Guide—Gill Robin

This book is for geoscience students taking introductory or intermediate-level courses in igneous petrology, to help develop key skills (and confidence) in identifying igneous minerals, interpreting and allocating appropriate names to unknown rocks presented to them. The book thus serves, uniquely,

both as a conventional course text and as a practical laboratory manual. Following an introduction reviewing igneous nomenclature, each chapter addresses a specific compositional category of magmatic rocks, covering definition, mineralogy, eruption/ emplacement processes, textures and....

Hydrology: A Science for Engineers—André Musy et.al

This book presents the main hydrological methods and techniques used in the design and operation of hydraulic projects and the management of water resources and associated natural risks. It covers the key topics of water resources engineering, from the estimation of runoff volumes and unit hydrographs to the routing of flows along a river and through lakes, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures. It deals with

questions regarding basic hydrological data, hydrological modeling and the prediction and forecasting of low flows and flood discharges.

Hydrology and Water Resource Systems Analysis—Mimikou Maria A. Et.Al

Hydrology and water resources analysis can be looked at together, but this is the only book that presents the relevant material and bridges the gap between scientific processes and applications in one text. It is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and for practitioners. It can assist

hydrologists and water-related professionals with an unfamiliar term or a new subject area, a formula, the procedure for solving a problem, guidance on the available computer packages, or how to obtain values from a table of data.…

9780632063772/US$ 113.95Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 440 pp : 15/Feb/10

9781466590595/UK£ 95.00 CRC Press : HB : 592 pp : 23/Jul/14

9781466581302/UK£ 39.99 CRC Press : HB : 456 pp : 15/Apr/15

Indian Ocean Tsunami—Murty Tad S. Et.Al

The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is considered to have been one of the worst natural disasters in history, affecting twelve countries, from Indonesia to Somalia. 175,000 people are believed to have lost their lives, almost 50,000 were registered as missing and 1.7 million people were displaced. As well as this horrendous toll on human life, the tsunami destroyed property worth billions of dollars and ruined many local economies. Based on their experience and analysis of this tsunami, the authors have developed methodologies for predicting and preparing for tsunamis. A basis is provided for a cost-effective warning and....

Induced Earthquakes—Guha S.K.

There are few books and long review articles on water reservoir induced seismicity, mining induced seismicity and even on volcanic seismicity but the subjects of induced seismicity following fluid extraction and nuclear explosion and seismicity associated with tidal stress in Earth have not received significant attention though there are research papers in relevant literature. Thus an attempt has been made to discuss all the known forms of induced seismicity in the present book and to bring out common features of the different phenomena causing induced seismicity. The book has six main chapters namely 2, 3,…

9780415403801/UK£ 167.00Taylor & Francis : HB : 528 pp : 14/Dec/06

9788184894837/` 595.00 Springer (SIE) : PB : 314 pp : 2010

Integrated Seismic Design of Structure and Control Systems—Castaldo Paolo

The structural optimization procedure presented in this book makes it possible to achieve seismic protection through integrated structural/control system design. In particular, it is explained how slender structural systems with a high seismic performance can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and viscoelastic dampers as an integral part of the system. Readers are provided with essential introductory information on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation systems. Dynamic analyses of both single and multiple degree of freedom systems are performed in order to verify the achievement of…

9783319026145/Euro€ 99.99 Springer : HB : 220 pp : 1/Jan/14

Image Analysis in Earth Sciences: Microstructures and Textures of Earth Materials—Heilbronne Renée Et.Al

Image Analysis in Earth Sciences is a graduate level textbook for researchers and students interested in the quantitative microstructure and texture analysis of earth materials. Methods of analysis and applications are introduced using carefully worked examples. The input images are typically derived from earth materials, acquired at a wide range of scales, through digital photography, light and electron microscopy. The book focuses on image acquisition, pre- and post-processing, on the extraction....

9783642103421/Euro€ 99.95Springer : HB : 520 pp : 29/Jul/13

Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds, 4th Edition—Brooks Kenneth N. Et. Al.

This new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory reference on hydrology and watershed management principles, methods, and applications. The book’s content and scope have been improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of forest, woodland, rangeland,

agricultural urban, and mixed land use watersheds. Case studies and examples throughout the book show practical ways to use web sites and the Internet to acquire data, update methods and models, and apply the latest technologies to issues of land and water use and climate variability and change.9780470963050/US$ 99.95Wiley-Blackwell : HB : 552 pp : 26/Dec/12



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Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing—Woodhouse Iain

“Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing offers an extensive overview of this versatile and extremely precise technology for technically oriented undergraduates and graduate students. This textbook emphasizes an important shift in conceptualization and directs it toward students

with prior knowledge of optical remote sensing: the author dispels any linkage between microwave and optical remote sensing. Instead, he constructs the concept of microwave remote sensing by comparing it to the process of audio perception, explaining the workings of the ear as a metaphor for microwave…

Introduction to Geomicrobiology—Kurt O. Konhauser

Introduction to Geomicrobiology is a timely and comprehensive overview of how microbial life has affected Earth’s environment through time. It shows how the ubiquity of microorganisms, their high chemical reactivity, and their metabolic diversity make them a significant factor controlling the chemical composition of our planet.

Introduction to Environmental Geotechnology, 2nd Edition—Fang Hsai-Yang Et.Al

This new edition of a bestseller presents updated technology advances that have occurred since publication of the first edition. It increases the utility and scope of the content through numerous case studies and examples and an entirely new set of problems and solutions. The book also has an

accompanying instructor’s guide and presents rubrics by which instructors can increase student learning and evaluate student outcomes, chapter by chapter. The book focuses on the increasing importance of water resources and energy in the broader context of environmental sustainability. It’s interdisciplinary…

9780415271233/` 495.00CRC Press : HB : 400 pp : 1/Jul/05

9788126549870/` 3,895.00Wiley India : HB : 440 pp : 2014

9781439837306/UK£ TBA CRC Press : HB : 704 pp : 26/Feb/14

Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record, 1st Edition—Benton Michael J. Et. Al

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the latest techniques, from multivariate investigations of biogeography and biostratigraphy to engineering analysis of dinosaur skulls, and from homeobox genes to cladistics. All the well-known fossil groups are included, including microfossils and invertebrates, but an important feature is the thorough coverage of plants, vertebrates and trace fossils together with discussion of the origins of both....

9781405141574/US$ 99.95 Wiley-Blackwell : PB : 608 pp : 2/Feb/09

Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres—Sanchez-Lavega Agustin

Planetary atmospheres is a relatively new, interdisciplinary subject that incorporates various areas of the physical and chemical sciences, including geophysics, geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric science, astronomy, and astrophysics. Providing a much-needed resource for this cross-disciplinary field, An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres presents current knowledge on atmospheres and the fundamental mechanisms operating on them. The author treats the topics in a comparative manner among the different solar system bodies—what is known as comparative planetology....

Introduction to Remote Sensing, 2nd Edition—Carcknell Arthur P. Et. Al

Addressing the need for updated information in remote sensing, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Second Edition provides a full and authoritative introduction for scientists who need to know the scope, potential, and limitations in the field. The authors discuss the physical principles of common remote sensing systems and examine the processing, interpretation, and applications of data. This new edition features updated and expanded material, including greater coverage of applications from across earth, environmental, atmospheric, and oceanographic sciences. Illustrated with remotely…

9781420067323/UK£ 43.99Taylor & Francis : HB : 629 pp : 7/Sep/10

9780849392559/` 595.00CRC Press : PB : 352 pp : 2009

Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology—Haldar S.K. Et.Al

Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology presents the essentials of both disciplines through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students. Mineralogy and petrology stand as the backbone of the geosciences. Detailed knowledge of minerals and rocks and the process of formation and association are essential for practicing professionals and advanced students. This book is designed as an accessible, step-by-step guide to exploring, retaining, and implementing the core concepts of mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, mining, and extraction. Each topic is fully supported....

9780124081338/US$ 109.95Elsevier : HB : 356 pp : 20/Nov/13

Instrumentation in Earthquake Seismology {With Cd-Rom} (Modern Approaches in Geophysics)—Havskov Jens Et.Al

This Work offers a unique coverage of modern seismic instrumentation. It provides not only detailed information on the basic understanding of seismic instruments but it also includes an overview of current

equipment on the market. This book is primarily intended for seismologists and technicians working with seismological instruments. The aim is that it should be used as a practical tool with only the amount of theory needed to understand…

9781402029684/` 995.00Springer : HB : 360 pp : 2004



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Location-Based Services and Geo-Information Engineering—Brimicombe Allan

Location-Based Services (LBS) are the delivery of data and information services where the content of those services is tailored to the current location and context of a mobile user. This is a new and fast-growing technology sector incorporating GIS, wireless technologies, positioning systems and mobile

human-computer interaction. Geo-Information (GI) Engineering is the design of dependably engineered solutions to society’s use of geographical information and underpins applications such as LBS. These are brought together in this comprehensive text that takes the reader through from source data to product....

9780470857373/US$ 67.00John Wiley : PB : 378 pp : 3/Aug/09

Marine Ecology: Concepts and Applications—Speight Martin Et.Al

This book began life as a series of lectures given to second and third year undergraduates at Oxford University. These lectures were designed to give students insights as to how marine ecosystems functioned, how they were being affected by natural and human interventions, and how we might be able

to conserve them and manage them sustainably for the good of people, both recreationally and economically. This book presents 10 chapters, beginning with principles of oceanography important to ecology, through discussions of the magnitude of marine biodiversity and the factors…


Mathematical Techniques in GIS, 2nd Edition—Dale Peter

Explaining the fundamentals that support the manipulation and display of geographic information, this book focuses on basic mathematical techniques and reviews the characteristics of geographic information. The new edition contains end-of-chapter summaries, thorough revisions to every chapter,

expanded information on computer graphics and spatial analysis, and an expanded section on vectors. It gives GIS professionals the tools they need to advise others of the integrity of results, the quality of the information, and the safety of using it.


Mineral Exploration, 1st Edition : Principles and Applications—Haldar S.K.

Globally, mineral exploration has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the rapid acceleration in prices for gold and diamonds since 2004 and the emergence of a middle class in both China and India-aggressively increased demand. Despite this resurgence, no single book has been published that takes an interdisciplinary approach in addressing the full scope of mineral exploration-from mining and extraction to economic evaluation, policies, sustainability, and environmental impacts. Mineral Exploration: Principles and Applications accomplishes this by presenting each topic with theoretical approaches first followed by specific....

Mineral Resource Estimation—Rossi Mario E. Et.Al

Mineral resource estimation has changed considerably in the past 25 years: geostatistical techniques have become commonplace and continue to evolve; computational horsepower has revolutionized all facets of numerical modeling; mining and processing operations are often larger; and uncertainty quantification is becoming standard practice. Recent books focus on historical methods or details of geostatistical theory. So there is a growing need to collect and synthesize the practice of modern mineral resource estimation into a book for undergraduate students, beginning graduate students, and young geologists and engineers.

9780124160057/US$ 129.95Elsevier : HB : 372 pp :13/Feb/13

9781402057168/Euro€ 89.99 Springer : HB : 332 pp : 21/Dec/13

Mining and The Environment: From Ore to Metal—Spitz Karlheinz Et.Al

The history of mining is replete with controversy, much of it relating to environmental damage and consequent community outrage. Over recent decades there has been increasing pressure to improve the environmental and social performance of mining operations, particularly in developing countries. The industry has responded by embracing the ideals of corporate social responsibility. This book identifies and discusses the wide range of social and environmental issues pertaining to mining, with particular reference to mining in developing countries from where many of the…

9780415465106/UK£ 99.00 CRC Press : PB : 900 pp : 4/Dec/08

MATLAB and Design Recipes for Earth Sciences: How to Collect, Process and Present Geoscientific Information—Trauth Martin H. Et.Al

The overall aim of the book is to introduce students to the typical course followed by a data analysis project in earth sciences. A project usually involves searching relevant literature, reviewing and ranking published books and journal articles, extracting relevant information from the literature in the form of text, data, or graphs, searching and processing the relevant original data using MATLAB, and compiling and presenting the results as posters....

9783642325434/Euro€ 69.95Springer : HB : 292 pp : 14/Sep/12

Introduction to Seismology, 2nd Edition—Shearer Peter M.

This book provides an approachable and concise introduction to seismic theory, designed as a first course for undergraduate students. It clearly explains the fundamental concepts, emphasizing intuitive understanding over lengthy derivations. Incorporating over 30% new material, this second edition includes all

the topics needed for a one-semester course in seismology. Additional material has been added throughout including numerical methods, 3-D ray tracing, earthquake location, attenuation, normal modes, and receiver functions. The chapter on earthquakes and source theory has been extensively revised…

9780521149624/` 895.00 Cambridge University Press : PB : 410 pp : 2009



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Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing: Perspectives and Applications—Chang Ni-Bin Et.Al.

Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing: Perspectives and Applications integrates advances in hydrologic science and innovative remote sensing technologies. Raising the visibility of interdisciplinary research on water resources, it offers a suite of tools and platforms

for investigating spatially and temporally continuous hydrological variables and processes.

9781439877456/UK£ 86.00CRC Press : HB : 568 pp : 22/Mar/12

Natural Resource Extraction and Development—Maconachie Roy Et.Al

Since colonial times, the developing world has served as a ‘resource hinterland’ for the global capitalist system. In recent years, this relationship has again returned to centre stage. Across the globe, a broad range of natural resources are being drawn into market-led modes of environmental governance.

Pressures on natural resources in the developing world have become especially acute as escalating mineral and energy demands from the so-called BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), and the continuing US quest for non-Islamic oil and strategic minerals have made Third World…9780415545716/UK£ 24.99 Routledge : PB : 296 pp : 29/Jul/15

Network GIS—Yang Chaowei Et. Al

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9783540367680/Euro€ 99.95 Springer : HB : 350 pp : 6/Jul/05

Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives and The Environment—Ngo Christian Et.Al

A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain: ● Oil and natural gas ● Coal ● Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect ● Energy from water ● Biomass ● Solar energy ● Geothermal energy ● Wind energy ● Nuclear energy ● Electricity ● Energy storage ● Transportation ● Housing ● Smart energy consumption ● Hydrogen Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, …

9780470116609/US$ 130.95 John Wiley : HB : 512 pp : 15/Sep/09

Paleontological Data Analysis—Øyvind Hammer et.al

During the last 10 years numerical methods have begun to dominate paleontology. These methods now reach far beyond the fields of morphological and phylogenetic analyses to embrace biostratigraphy, paleobiogeography, and paleoecology. Paleontological Data Analysis explains the key numerical techniques in paleontology, and the methodologies employed in the software packages now available. Following an introduction to numerical methodologies in paleontology, and to univariate and multivariate techniques (including inferential testing), there follow chapters on morphometrics, phylogenetic analysis, paleobiogeography…

9788126549962/` 3,595.00 Wiley India : HB : 368 pp : 2014

Petrology: Principles and Practice—Sen Gautam

This undergraduate textbook on the key subje ct of geology closely follows the core curriculum adopted by most universities throughout the world and is a must for every geology student. It covers all aspects of petrology, including not only the principles of petrology but also applications to the origin, composition, and field relationships of rocks. Although petrology is commonly taught in the junior year, this book is a useful resource for graduate students as well.

9783642387999/Euro 69.99Springer : HB : 549 pp : 30/Apr/14

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Petrophysical and Logging Applications (Handbook of Geophysical Exploration Seismic Exploration, Volume 32)—Dunn K-J. Et.Al

The applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to petroleum exploration and production have become more and more important in recent years. The development of the NMR logging technology and the NMR applications to core analysis and formation evaluation have been very rapid and extensive. The scope of this …

9788131221082/` 2,495.00 Elsevier : HB : 316 pp : 2009

Modelling Rock Fracturing Processes: A Fracture Mechanics Approach Using Fracod—Shen Baotang Et.Al

This text book provides the theoretical background of rock fracture mechanics and displacement discontinuity methods used for the modelling of geomechanical problems. The computer program FRACOD is used to analyse the fracture problems, assessing fracture initiation and propagation in tension (Mode I), shear (Mode II) and mixed mode I and II of solid intact or jointed geomaterials. The book also presents the fundamentals of thermo-mechanical coupling and…

9789400769038/Euro€ 69.99 Springer : HB : 173 pp : 22/Oct/13



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Physics from Planet Earth: An Introduction to Classical Mechanics—Amato Joseph C. Et.Al

A lively and engaging introduction to classical mechanics, this easy-to-follow text presents real, modern applications in astrophysics and beyond. It covers the core physics concepts, progressing step by step from simple to more complex mathematics. The

authors draw on their extensive experience teaching the subject to students in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and engineering. They discuss the conservation laws of momentum, energy, and angular momentum as well as dark matter....

9781439867839/UK£ 49.99Taylor & Francis : HB : 300 pp : 15/Jan/15

Planetary Geodesy and Remote Sensing—Jin Shuanggen

Written by international scientists well established in the planetary science and remote sensing fields, this book presents recent developments of planetary exploration techniques. It also covers the latest results in planetary science, including theory, methods, measurements, topography, gravity and magnetic

field, atmosphere and ionosphere, geomorphology, volcano, craters, internal structure, and water. The book also highlights comparative studies with the earth in the atmosphere, geomorphology, and interiors of the planets. It discusses future missions and future objectives of planetary exploration and science....

9781482214888/UK£ 95.00CRC Press : HB : 288 pp : 9/Oct/14

Planetary Economics: Energy, Climate Change and The Three Domains of Sustainable Development—Grubb Michael

How well do our assumptions about the global challenges of energy, environment and economic development fit the facts?

Energy prices have varied hugely between countries and over time, yet the share of national income spent on energy has remained surprisingly constant. The foundational theories of economic growth account for only…

9780415518826/UK£ 40.00 Routledge : HB : 548 pp : 19/Mar/14

Practical Engineering Geology—Hencher Et.Al

Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects.

Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of • Geology for engineering and ground modelling....

Practical Engineering Geology—Hencher Steve

Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects.

Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised.”

9780415469081/UK£ 126.00CRC Press : HB : 448 pp : 13/Jan/12

9780415469098/UK£ 46.99Spon Press : PB : 448 pp : 12/Jan/12

Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering: With Equations, Tables, Graphs and Check Lists—Milutin Srbulov

This handy reference manual puts a wealth of ready-to-use information, data, and practical procedures within immediate reach of geo-engineers and technicians, whether they be in the field or office. It assembles and organizes the most-needed set of equations, tables, graphs and check-lists on six major subfields of geo-engineering: investigations, testing, properties, hazards, structures and works. This practical reference for the professional and others interested in the subject…

9789401786379/Euro€ 99.99 Springer : HB : 370 pp : 8/Apr/14

Planets and Planetary Systems—Stephen Eales

Planetary Science is an exciting, fast-moving, interdisciplinary field with courses taught in a wide range of departments, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and biology. Planets and Planetary Systems is a well-written, concise introductory textbook on the science of planets within our own and other solar systems. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, assuming only a rudimentary knowledge of calculus, the book begins with a description of the basic properties of the planets in our solar systems, and then moves on to compare them with what is known about planets in other solar systems.…

9788126550012/` 2,995.00Wiley India : HB : 196 pp : 2014

Phase Diagrams for Geoscientists: An Atlas of the Earth’S Interior, 2nd Edition—Gasparik Tibor

Now incorporating full color phase diagrams, this book summarizes the results of the experimental studies of phase relations in the chemical systems relevant to Earth, carried out by the author in a time period of over 20 years between 1979 and 2001. It is

based on 1000 piston-cylinder experiments at pressures up to 4 GPa, and close to 700 experiments carried out with a multi-anvil apparatus at pressures up to 24 GPa. This is the largest published collection of calculated phase diagrams....

9781461457756/Euro€ 129.99Springer : HB : 462 pp : 7/Oct/13



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Practical Rock Mechanics—Steve Hencher

This text provides an introduction for graduate students, as well as engineering geologists, and geotechnical and mining engineers. It also suits those working in nuclear waste disposal and oil and gas production. The early chapters deal with fundamental geological processes that give rise to the nature of rock masses and control their mechanical behaviour. It discusses stresses in the earth’s crust and explains

methods of measurement and prediction. It also reviews ways to describe, test, and characterise rocks in the laboratory and at project scale.

9781482217261/UK£ 49.99CRC Press : PB : 352 pp : 20/May/15

Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Research—Srivastava Prashant K. Et.Al

Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Research is the basis for advanced Earth Observation (EO) datasets used in environmental monitoring and research. Now that there are a number of satellites in orbit, EO has become imperative in today’s sciences, weather and natural disaster prediction. This highly

interdisciplinary reference work brings together diverse studies on remote sensing and GIS, from a theoretical background to its applications, represented through various case studies and the findings of new models. The book offers a comprehensive range of contributions by well-known scientists from around…

Remote Sensing and Modeling: Advances in Coastal and Marine Resources—Charles W. Finkl et.al

Shows practical applications of new developments methods, procedures and interpretations via modeling This book is geared for advanced level research in the general subject area of remote sensing and modeling as they apply to the coastal marine environment. The

various chapters focus on the latest scientific and technical advances in the service of better understanding coastal marine environments for their care, conservation, and management. Chapters specifically deal with advances in …

9783319059051/Euro€ 99.99 Springer : HB : 212 pp : Sep-14

9783319063256/Euro€ 129.99 Springer : HB : 502 pp : 1/Sep/14

Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis: An Introduction, 5th Edition—Richards John A.

Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis provides the non-specialist with a treatment of the quantitative analysis of satellite and aircraft derived remotely sensed data. Since the first edition of the book there have been significant developments in the algorithms used for the processing and analysis of remote sensing imagery; nevertheless many of the fundamentals have substantially remained the same. This new edition presents material that has retained value since those early days, along....

9783642300615/Euro€ 74.95Springer : HB : 494 pp : 9/Sep/12

Remote Sensing of Earth Based Radar Objects—Logvin Et.Al

Represents a significant contribution and a fusion of scientific research and knowledge on polarimetric radar availbale from Russia, Western and Eastern sources Includes advanced mathematical methods for solving inverse problems applied to polarimetric radar The book concerns with the theory and practice of remote radio sensing applied to detection and classification problems with (polarimetric) radar in microwave scattering propagation channel. The first eight (8) chapters (Part II of the book) deal with theory on remote sensing for classification by (polarimetric) contrast of earth-based radar objects. Part III of....

Remote Sensing Geology, 2nd Edition—Gupta Ravi P.

For nearly three decades there has been a phenomenal growth in the field of Remote Sensing. The second edition of this widely acclaimed book has been fully revised and updated. The reader will find a wide range of information on various aspects of geological remote sensing, ranging from laboratory spectra of minerals and rocks, ground truth, to aerial and space-borne remote sensing. This volume describes the integration of photogeology into remote sensing as well as how remote sensing is used as a tool of geo-exploration. It also covers a wide spectrum of geoscientific applications of remote sensing ranging from meso-…

9781402035142/Euro€ 169.95 Springer : HB : 900 pp : 1/May/14

9788132214823/Rs. 1,295.00 Springer (SIE) : PB : 655 pp : 2014

Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis: An Introduction, 4th Edition—Richards John A.

Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis provides the non-specialist with a treatment of the quantitative analysis of satellite and aircraft derived remotely sensed data. Since the first edition of the book there have been significant developments in the algorithms used for the processing and analysis of remote sensing imagery; nevertheless many of the fundamentals have substantially remained the same. This new edition presents material that has retained value since…

9788181288660/` 995.00 Springer (SIE) : PB : 494 pp : 2010

Practical Manual of Groundwater Microbiology, 2nd Edition—Cullimore D. Roy

Although microorganisms can be found virtually anywhere on our planet, from clouds to soils to oceans, they are often poorly understood when examining issues related to groundwater and water wells. Focusing on the impact of microorganisms on groundwater and water wells, Practical Manual of

Groundwater Microbiology, Second Edition presents over 75% new material to offer a comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the subject. The first eight chapters provide an overview of microbiology and its importance in groundwaters, exploring natural filters that develop around wells, various bacteria, molds, …




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Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere—Marco Tedesco

The cryosphere, that region of the world where water is temporarily or permanently frozen, plays a crucial role on our planet. Recent developments in remote sensing techniques, and the acquisition of new data sets, have resulted in significant advances in our understanding of all components of the cryosphere and its processes. All figures are in color and provide an excellent visual accompaniment to the technical

and scientific aspect of the book.

Readership: Senior undergraduates, Masters and PhD Students, PostDocs and Researchers in cryosphere science and remote sensing.…

Remote Sensing of The Terrestrial Water Cycle—Lakshmi Venkataraman

Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water Cycle is an outcome of the AGU Chapman Conference held in February 2012. This is a comprehensive volume that examines the use of available remote sensing satellite data as well as data from future missions that can be used to expand our knowledge in quantifying the

spatial and temporal variations in the terrestrial water cycle. Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water Cycle is a valuable resource for students and research professionals in the hydrology, ecology, atmospheric sciences, geography, and geological sciences communities.

9781118368855/US$ 129.95 John Wiley : HB : 408 pp : Jan-15

9781118872031/US$ 169.95 John Wiley : HB : 568 pp : Jan-15

Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses (With Cd-Rom)—Alejano Leandro R. Et.Al

Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses covers the most important topics and state-of-the-art in the area of rock mechanics, with an emphasis on structures in and on rock masses. The 255 contributions (including 6 keynote lectures)

from the 2014 ISRM European Rock Mechanics Symposium (EUROCK 2014, Vigo, Spain, 27-29 May 2014) are subdivided under the following 10 headings: - Rock properties and testing methods…


Rocks and Rock Minerals—Richard V. Dietrich et.al

A contemporary successor to the Louis V. Pirsson and Adolph Knopf editions, providing a guide and reference that explains how rocks occur, their commercial usage, and how to identify them through macroscopic, handspecimen features. Gives complete coverage of rock-forming minerals, rocks and man-made, rock-like materials, as well as meteorites, impactites, grossans, and more. Tables are provided for identifications based on megascopic examinations and simple field tests that require no sophisticated laboratory equipment. Plus, numerous illustrations represent rocks and rock-forming minerals as they appear in nature.

9788126545803/` 3,495.00Wiley India : HB : 336 pp : 2014

Routledge Handbook of Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction—Wisner Ben Et. Al.

The Handbook provides a comprehensive statement and reference point for hazard and disaster research, policy making, and practice in an international and multi-disciplinary context. It offers critical reviews and appraisals of current state of the art and future development of conceptual, theoretical and practical approaches as well as empirical knowledge and available tools. Organized into five inter-related sections, this Handbook contains sixty-five contributions from leading scholars. Section one situates hazards and disasters in their broad political, cultural, economic, and environmental context. Section two…

9780415590655/UK£ 150.00 Routledge : HB : 880 pp : 22/Dec/11

Satellite-Based Applications on Climate Change ( Springer Atmoshpheric Science)—Qu John Et.Al

Climate and other environmental changes are drawing unprecedented concern and attention from national governments, international organizations and local communities. Global warming has left noticeable impacts on the environment and the ecosystems it supports (including humans), and has important implications for sustainable economic and social development in the future. Satellite observations of climate and environmental change have become an increasingly important tool....

9789400758711/Euro€ 129.99Springer : HB : 371 pp : 4/Apr/13

Rock Failure Mechanisms: Explained and Illustrated—Tang Chun’An Et. Al.

When dealing with rock in civil engineering, mining engineering and other engineering, the process by which the rock fails under load should be understood, so that safe structures can be built on and in the rock. However, there are many ways for loading rock and rock can have a variety of idiosyncracies. This reference book provides engineers and researchers with the essential knowledge for a clear understanding of the process of rock failure under different conditions. It contains an introductory chapter explaining the role of rock failure in engineering projects plus a summary of the theories governing rock failure ....

9780415498517/UK£ 98.00CRC Press : HB : 364 pp : 6/Aug/10

Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere from Space—Kokhanovsky. Et.Al

In OPTICAL REMOTE SENSING FROM SATELLITES the authors set the scene for an understanding of recent advances in optical remote sensing of the earth and the importance of satellite techniques in this regard. as presently structured, the book consists of ten chapters. After a brief Preface and Introduction

to satellite remote sensing, the authors describe satellite instrumentation including detectors and imaging systems, image processing, multispectral and hyperspectral instruments in chapter 3. Chapter 4 looks at electromagnetic radiation discussing topics such as Maxwell theory, the Stokes vector and the …




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Seismic Design Handbook, 2nd Edition—Naeim Farzad

This handbook contains up-to-date existing structures, computer applications, and infonnation on planning, analysis, and design seismic design of wood structures. A new and very useful feature of this edition of earthquake-resistant building structures. Its intention is to provide engineers, architects, is the inclusion of a companion CD-ROM disc developers, and students of structural containing the complete digital version of the handbook itself and the following very engineering and architecture with authoritative, yet practical, design infonnation. It represents important publications: an attempt to bridge…

Signal and Image Processing for Remote Sensing—Chen C.H.

Most data from satellites are in image form, thus most books in the remote sensing field deal exclusively with image processing. However, signal processing can contribute significantly in extracting information from the remotely sensed waveforms or time series data. Pioneering the combination of the two processes, Signal and Image Processing for Remote Sensing provides a balance between the role of signal processing and image processing in remote sensing. Featuring contributions from worldwide experts, this book emphasizes mathematical approaches. Divided into two parts, Part I examines signal …

Signal and Image Processing for Remote Sensing, 2nd Edition—Chen C.H.

Continuing in the footsteps of the pioneering first edition, Signal and Image Processing for Remote Sensing, Second Edition explores the most up-to-date signal and image processing methods for dealing with remote sensing problems. Although most data from satellites are in image form, signal processing can contribute significantly in extracting information from remotely sensed waveforms or time series data. This book combines both, providing a unique balance between the role of signal processing and image processing. Featuring contributions from worldwide experts, this book continues…

9788181288844/` 2,995.00 Springer (SIE) : HB : 830 pp : 2008

9780849350917/` 1,495.00 CRC Press : PB : 672 pp : 2011


Satellite Technologies in Geoinformation Science—Niedzielski Tomasz

“This topical volume covers a wide range of multidisciplinary topics, the common theme of which is processing of remotely-acquired spatial data using geo information methods. Satellite or airborne technologies and geo information itself provide powerful tools for solving numerous scientific problems in the geosciences, as they utilize geophysical principles and offer geophysicists new data and methods. Accordingly, this topical volume focuses on six key topics, presenting research applications of satellite or airborne technologies in geodynamics, geomorphology, meteorology and climatology,…

9783034808491/Euro€ 59.99Springer : PB : 310 pp : 2015



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Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, 2nd Edition—Powrie William

The aim of this book is to encourage students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of soil mechanics. It builds a robust and adaptable framework of ideas to support and accommodate the more complex problems and analytical procedures that confront the practising geotechnical engineer. Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Applications covers the soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering topics typically included in university courses in civil engineering and related subjects. Physical rather than mathematical arguments are used in the core sections wherever possible.…

9780415311564/UK£ 35.00 Spon Press : PB : 704 pp : 1/Oct/04

Solar Technology: The Earthscan Expert Guide to Using Solar Energy for Heating, Cooling and Electricity—Thorpe David

Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of:passive solar building solar water heating solar space heating other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination) grid-connected photovoltaics....

Spatial Statistics: Geospatial Information Modeling and Thematic Mapping—Kalkhan Mohammed A.

Geospatial information modeling and mapping has become an important tool for the investigation and management of natural resources at the landscape scale. Spatial Statistics: GeoSpatial Information Modeling and Thematic Mapping reviews the types and applications of geospatial information data, such as remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and GPS as well as their integration into landscape-scale geospatial statistical models and maps....

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Soil Geomorphology—Raymond B. Daniels et.al

Provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for a basic understanding of the soil landscape. Divided into three major sections, it covers stratigraphy, geomorphology, hydrology, and the ways in which these geologic processes shape the landscape. Early chapters cover the textural characteristics of soil materials, fluvial systems, hillslope sediments and transitional environments. Later chapters explore volcanics, saprolite, the evolutionary process of landscapes, rates of denudation, streams, hillslope processes and mass movement. Included at the end of the chapters are lists of references, figures, tables and additional reading sources.

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Tsunamis: Case Studies and Recent Developments (Advances In Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 23)—Satake Kenji

This book contains 20 papers reflecting the state-of-the-art tsunami research. Most of them were presented at the two international meetings held in 2003: the 21st International Tsunami Symposium, held on July 9 and 10th as a part of IUGG general assembly in Sapporo, Japan, and an International Workshop on Tsunamis in the South Pacific, held on September 25 and 26th in Wellington, New Zealand. More recent work, including the field…

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Urban Geography—Hall Tim Et.Al

This extensively revised and updated fourth edition not only examines the new geographical patterns forming within and between cities, but also investigates the way geographers have sought to make sense of this urban transformation. It is structured into three sections: ‘contexts’, ‘themes’ and ‘issues’ that move students from a foundation in urban geography through its major themes to contemporary and pressing issues.

Visualizing Climate Change: A Guide to Visual Communication of Climate Change and Developing Local Solutions—Sheppard Stephen R.J.

Carbon dioxide and global climate change are largely invisible, and the prevailing imagery of climate change is often remote (such as ice floes melting) or abstract and scientific (charts and global temperature maps). Using dramatic visual imagery such as 3D and 4D visualizations of future landscapes, community mapping, and iconic photographs, this book demonstrates new ways to make carbon and climate change visible where....

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Treatise on Limnology, 4 Volumes Set—Hutchinson G. Evelyn

This detailed reference work focuses on benthic species, particularly those insects which were the author’s special study. The book presents ideas, hypotheses and a synthesis that places facts in the larger context of ecological theory.

9789812531407/US$ 399.00 John Wiley : HB : 3734 : 1/Jan/04



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Wavelets and Fractals in Earth System Sciences—Chandrasekhar Et.Al

The subject of wavelet analysis and fractal analysis is fast developing and has drawn a great deal of attention in varied disciplines of science and engineering. Over the past couple of decades, wavelets, multiresolution, and multifractal analyses have been formalized into a thorough mathematical framework and have found a variety of applications with significant impact in several branches of earth system sciences.


Wavelets In Geophysics (Wavelet Analysis and Its Applications, Volume 4)—Foufoula-Georgiou Efi Et.Al

Applications of wavelet analysis to the geophysical sciences grew from Jean Morlet’s work on seismic signals in the 1980s. Used to detect signals against noise, wavelet analysis excels for transients or for spatiallylocalized phenomena. In this fourth volume in the renown WAVELET ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS Series, Efi Foufoula-Georgiou and Praveen Kumar begin with a self-contained overview of the nature, power, and scope of wavelet transforms. The eleven originalpapers that follow…

9788131220856/` 1,995.00 Academic Press : HB : 373 pp : 2009

Volcanoes: Global Perspectives—Lockwood John P. Et. Al

Volcanoes are essential elements in the delicate global balance of elemental forces that govern both the dynamic evolution of the Earth and the nature of Life itself. Without volcanic activity, life as we know it would not exist on our planet. Although beautiful to behold, volcanoes are also potentially destructive, and understanding their nature is critical to prevent major loss of life in the future.

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