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Encyclopedia of Soil ScienceW. Chesworth, University of Guelph, ON, Canada (Ed.)

Soils long have been taken for granted being so commonplace and lacking often striking features. However, soil is one of the most complex media on Earth, vital for the biogeosphere and human civiliza-tion. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, waste repositories, etc awareness has grown for the need of better global understanding of soil and its processes. The Encyclopedia of Soil Science provides a compre-hensive, alphabetical treatment of basic soil science in a single volume. It constitutes a wide ranging and authorative collection of about 160 academic articles covering the salient aspects of soil physics, chemistry, biology, fertility, technology, genesis, morphology, classification and geomorphology.

Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series

Print version 2007. Approx. 900 p. With color illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-3994-2 7 € 399,00 | £307.00Prepublication price, valid until February 29, 2008 7 € 3�9,00 | £245.50

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Geography, Geology, Hydrology and Paleolimnology

R. Fairbridge†, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; R. Herschy, Hydrology Consultant, Reading, UK (Eds.)

The Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs will be a vital reference for hydrologists, civil engineers, ecologists and environmental scientists worldwide. The book contributes to the physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs as well as describing their uses and environmental state trends in different parts of the world. Over 80 scientists from over 25 countries have contributed in both large and small ways in this authoritative volume. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes over 200 entries in a wide range of topics that include for example: acidifica-tion, artificialisation, biological, canals, climate change effects, chemical, dams, dew ponds, drainage, ecological, eutrofication, evaporation, fisheries, geographical, geological, hydrological, hydro-electric power, nutrients, organic pollution, paleolimnology, reservoir capacities and depths, sedimentation, water resources. These include many of the modern environmental and controversial problems.

Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs

Print version 2008. Approx. 800 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5616-1 7 € 399,00 | £307.00Prepublication price, valid until August 3�, 2008 7 € 3�9,00 | £245.50

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Encyclopedia of World ClimatologyJ. E. Oliver, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA (Ed.)

A successor to the 1986 Encyclopedia of Clima-tology, this compendium provides a clear explana-tion of current knowledge and research directions in modern climatology. This new encyclopedia empha-sizes climatological developments that have evolved over the past twenty years. It offers more than 200 informative articles prepared by 150 experts on numerous subjects, ranging from standard areas of study to the latest research studies.The relationship between climatology and both physical and social science is fully explored, as is the significance of climate for our future well-being. The information is organized for speedy access. Entries are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, thoroughly indexed, and cross-referenced. Every entry contains useful citations to additional source materials.

Print version 2005. XX, 854 p. 420 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-3264-6 7 € 399,00 | £276.00

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Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism

Print version 2007. Approx. 1022 p. 16 illus. in color. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-3992-8 7 € 399,00 | £307.00Prepublication price, valid until September 30, 2007 7 € 3�9,00 | £245.50

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D. Gubbins, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK; E. Herrero-Bervera, Paleomagnetics and Petrofabrics Laboratory, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA (Eds.)

Consisting of more than 300 articles written by ca 200 leading experts, this authoritative reference encompasses the entire fields of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism in a single volume. It describes in fine detail at an assessable level the state of the current knowledge and provides an up-to-date synthesis of the most basic concepts. As such, it will be an indispensable working tool not only for geophysicists and geophysics students but also for geologists, physicists, atmospheric and environ-mental scientists, and engineers.

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Encyclopedia of Coastal Science

M. Schwartz, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, USA (Ed.)

Being broadly interdisciplinary in its treatment of coasts, the Encyclopedia of Coastal Science features contributions by 245 well known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. This volume offer an extensive number of entries and includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal geomorphology and extensive biblio-graphic listings.

Print version 2005. XXXI, 1211 p. 796 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-1903-6 7 € 400,00 | £276.00


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Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks

Print version 2003. 928 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-0872-6 7 € 399,00 | £250.00


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G. V. Middleton, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada (Ed.) 7 Associate editor: M. A. Church, M. Coniglio, L. A. Hardie, F. J. Longstaffe

This encyclopedia, which constitutes a wide ranging and authoritative collection of academic articles, covers the sedimentological aspects of sediments and sedimentary rocks. As such it provides a compre-hensive, one-volume reference work for students and faculty in universities, and for professionals in geology and allied disciplines (geography, engi-neering, environmental studies), as well as informed lay readers.

Modern Approaches in Solid Earth SciencesEditors: Y. Dilek, B. Kennett and R. WortelThe new series, entitled Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences is a timely response to the trend and is aimed at providing a contemporary outlet for innovative integration of disciplinary approaches to prob-lems and processes in Solid Earth Sciences.In fact, the role of specialization is essential to maintain a high quality basis for and input to future integrated research programmes. The integrated context of Earth System Science - or parts of it, such as Solid Earth Sciences – can well provide the motivation and inspiration to develop further specialized research, which in the future will contribute to integrative research. Thus, a balanced combination of integration and specialization is required for promising new developments.

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Geological Approaches to Coral Reef EcologyR. B. Aronson, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL, USA (Ed.)

Coral reefs around the world are sustaining massive damage at an alarming rate. Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology provides a uniquely historical perspective on the destruction - through both natural and human processes - of coral reef ecosystems. Chapters applying the principles of geophysics, paleontology, geochemistry, and

physical and chemical oceanography supply novel insights into the workings of coral reefs, comple-menting real-time ecological studies and providing critical information for crafting realistic environ-mental policy.

2007. XXII, 439 p. (Ecological Studies, Volume 192) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-33538-4 7 € 129,9� | £100.00

The Handbook of Sidescan Sonar

a powerful tool for researchersa powerful tool for researchers

P. Blondel, University of Bath, UK

Seafloor surveying with acoustic remote sensing has become a powerful tool for researchers and professionals seeking knowledge about the structure and behavior of the seafloor. In particular, sidescan sonar is proving to be the preeminent technique, but its data is often difficult to interpret due to the physics of acoustic remote sensing, and to the varied geological processes at play. This not only presents all the fundamentals but also explains how to inter-pret sidescan sonar imagery and bathymetry. It fully epxlores the most recent advances, both in the tech-nology and in the knowledge of marine structures,

and provides deep insights for interpretation and decision-making. Broadly expanded and updated from the previous 1997 “Handbook of Seafloor Sonar Imagery”, this handbook is indispensable to oceanographers, resource exploiters, telecommu-nications engineers, and marine researchers of all kinds.

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2007. Approx. 400 p. 235 illus. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-42641-7 7 € 129,9� | £100.00

A Guidebook for Riverside RegenerationArtery – Transforming Riversides for the Future

F. Bothmann, Regionalverband Ruhr, Essen; R. Kerndlmaier, Verband Region Stuttgart; A. Koffeman, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Den Haag, The Netherlands; K. Mandel, Verband Region-Rhein-Neckar, Mannheim; S. Wallbank, Mersey Basin Campaign, Manchester, UK (Eds.)

“Artery” is an initiative on a European scale, funded by the INTERREG IIIB NWE programme, which puts riverside restoration and regeneration at the

heart of regional strategies, helping communities across Europe ‘turn back to face the water’. In this book the implemented strategies will be discussed, including public-private-partnership, public partici-pation, awareness programs and regional develop-ment strategies. The book functions as a guide to facilitate similar future projects in other regions. .

2006. 176 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-36725-3 7 € 89,9� | £69.00

Tsunamis and Hurricanesdetailed mathematical analysis of tsunamisdetailed mathematical analysis of tsunamis

A Mathematical Approach

F. Cap, Innsbruck, Austria

This book presents new research on the math-ematical description of tsunamis and hurricanes. A combination of old and new approaches allows to derive a nonlinear partial differential equation of fifth order describing the steepening up and the propagation of tsunamis. The description includes

dissipative terms and does not contain singularities or two valued functions. The equivalence principle of solutions of nonlinear large gas dynamics waves and of solutions of water wave equations will be used.

2006. VII, 197 p. 21 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-211-33158-3 7 € 60,00 | £46.00

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Model-based GeostatisticsP. J. Diggle, University of Lancaster, UK; P. J. Ribeiro, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil

Geostatistics is concerned with estimation and prediction problems for spatially continuous phenomena, using data obtained at a limited number of spatial locations. The name reflects its origins in mineral exploration, but the methods are now used in a wide range of settings including

public health and the physical and environmental sciences. Model-based geostatistics refers to the application of general statistical principles of modeling and inference to geostatistical problems. This volume is the first book-length treatment of model-based geostatistics.

2007. X, 230 p. (Springer Series in Statistics) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-32907-9 7 € 64,9� | £�0.00

Well Logging for Earth ScientistsD. V. Ellis, Schlumberger - Doll Research, Ridgefield, CT, USA; J. M. Singer, Consultant, Richmond, UK

The book offers a thorough expose of the physical basis of geophysical measurements in wells, as well as an introduction to practical petrophysics, extracting desired properties from well log measure-ments. A detailed review of the physics of measure-ments is combined with an extensive introduction to their interpretation.

Well Logging for Earth Scientists, 2 nd edition, is thoroughly revised and extended with three new chapters, many new illustrations and expanded and updated references per chapter.

2nd ed. 2007. Approx. 550 p. 450 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-3738-2 7 € 79,9� | £30.00

High Resolution Remote Sensing

each chapter combined with CD based exerciseseach chapter combined with CD based exercises

Precise Spectral, Spatial and Temporal Satellite Data for Environmental Applications

S. Erasmi, M. Kappas, Universität Göttingen, Germany

The book provides a timely insight in principles, techniques and methods of air- and sattelite data analysis. It appeals to practitioners, scientists, lecturers and graduate students and is to be used as a basic work as well as an impression and refer-ence book. It notably takes into account the current trends of remote sensing technologies, which are signified by a rapid increase in the geometrical, timely and spectral accuracy for the spatial coverage

of the earth’s surface. This development is accom-panied by several new and modified approaches of data evaluation, which are dealt with in detail. Due to its didactical concept the book is a concise compendium for independent compilation of funda-mental as well as specific working steps from data acquistion up to the issue of the final product (map) from high resolution remote sensing data.

2006. Approx. 500 p. With CD-ROM. ISBN 978-3-540-36766-6 7 approx. € 149,9� | £11�.�0

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Introduction to Planetary Science

basic principles that help to unify the study of the solar system

basic principles that help to unify the study of the solar system

The Geological Perspective

G. Faure, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; T. M. Mensing, The Ohio State University, Marion, OH, USA

This textbook is intended to be used in a lecture course for college students majoring in Earth Sciences. Planetary science provides an oppor-tunity for these students to apply a wide range of subject matter pertaining to the Earth to the study of other planets and their principal satellites. In this way, planetary science tends to unify subjects in the Earth Sciences that are traditionally taught

separately. Therefore, planetary science is well-suited to be taught as a capstone course for senior undergraduates in geology departments and as an introduction to the solar system in astronomy departments. Both groups of students will benefit because planetary science bridges the gap between geology and astronomy and it prepares geologists and astronomers to participate actively in the on-going exploration of the solar system.

2007. XX, 526 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5233-0 7 € 79,9� | £61.�0

Planet Mars

describes current research to prepare for future missions to Mars

describes current research to prepare for future missions to Mars

Story of Another World

F. Forget, Dynamic Meteorology Dept, Paris, France; F. Costard, University Paris South, France; P. Lognonné, Inst de Physique du Globe de Paris, France

Mars, like planet Earth, is a complex and vast world with a long history. The authors of this book give a new insight of Mars by adopting an original outline based on history rather than on subtopic (atmo-sphere, surface, interior). They focus on the past and present evolution of Mars and also incorporate all the recent results from the space missions of Mars Express, Spirit and Opportunity. This book goes to the heart of current planetological research, and illustrates it with many beautiful

images. The authors describe the magnificent scenery on Mars including Olympus Mons, more than 20,000 metres high and the solar system’s biggest volcano. At Mars’ poles, glaciers, formed from thousands of fine strata, are evidence of past climatic fluctuations. Drs Forget and Costard and Professor Lognonné introduce a new world and reveal the workings of the planet Mars.


2007. Approx. 200 p. 300 illus. in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) SoftcoverISBN 978-0-387-48925-4 7 € 32,9� | £19.�0

The Geology of Iceland in Relation to Global Tectonicscomplete overview of Icelands Geologycomplete overview of Icelands Geology

A. Gudmundsson, University of Bergen, Norway

The book reviews the geology of Iceland in relation to that of the mid-ocean ridges. It explains the tectonic setting of Iceland as the only large subaerial part of the mid-ocean ridges system. A detailed description of the general geology is given, but the focus of the book is on the volcano-tectonic activity in Iceland,

including central volcanoes, calderas, plutons, swarms of faults and fissures, dyke emplacement, and earth-quakes. The book contains many line drawings, maps, photographs and tables, illustrating and summarizing the above topics, and a very detailed bibliography.

2006. Approx. 300 p. 250 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-27977-8 7 approx. € 74,�0 | £�7.�0

Fundamentals of Basin ModelingT. Hantschel, A. I. Kauerauf, IES GmbH, Aachen, Germany

This text contains the first comprehensive presen-tation of methods and algorithms used in basin modeling. It provides geoscientists and geophysi-cists with an extensive in-depth view of the theory behind the models. Namely, heat flow analysis, chemical kinetics of petroleum generation, pres-sure analysis, PVT modeling and several fluid flow

models are discussed in detail. Advanced topics such as probabilistic methods for risk assessment or frontier approaches such as modeling of migra-tion with invasion percolation are also included. Comprehensive lists of rock and fluid properties and parameters of geochemical kinetics make the book a unique reference in geological process modeling.

2007. Approx. 450 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72317-2 7 approx. € 149,9� | £11�.�0


Cassini at Saturn- Huygens Results

spectacular imagesspectacular images

D. M. Harland, Space Historian, Glasgow, UK

The book contains a 16-page colour section, comprising a carefully chosen selection of the most stunning images to be released during the space-craft’s initial period of operation. The Huygens craft, released by Cassini, parachuted through the clouds of Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in January 2005. David Harland tells the exciting story of the this craft’s journey to the surface of one of the most enigmatic bodies on the Solar System, the only moon to have a dense atmosphere and

possibly lakes of liquid gas at -190ºC on its surface. Titan is considered to be an early Earth in deep freeze, possibly with the building blocks of life in its atmosphere. There will undoubtedly be enormous interest in the first results and images of Titan’s surface, and this book is the first incisive summary of this groundbreaking material.

2007. XXII, 420 p. (Springer Praxis Books / Space Explora-tion) SoftcoverISBN 978-0-387-26129-4 7 € 32,9� | £22.00

High-Frequency Seafloor AcousticsD. Jackson, University of Washington, Seattle, WA,USA; M. Richardson, Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

This book is a research monograph on high-Frequency Seafloor Acoustics. It will provide a critical evaluation of the data and models pertaining to high-frequency acoustic interaction with the seafloor, which will be of interest to researchers in underwater acoustics and to developers of commer-

cial and military sonars. Models and data are presented so as to be readily usable, backed up by extensive explanation. Much of the data is new, and the discussion in on two levels: concise descriptions in the main text backed up by extensive technical appendices.

2007. XVI, 616 p. (Underwater Acoustics) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-34154-5 7 € 109,9� | £84.�0

Landscape Pattern Analysis for Assessing Ecosystem ConditionG. D. Johnson, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, USA; G. P. Patil, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA

One of our greatest current challenges is the pres-ervation and remediation of ecosystem integrity. This requires monitoring and assessment over large geographic areas, repeatedly over time, and cannot be practically fulfilled by field measurements alone. Remotely sensed imagery plays a crucial role by its ability to monitor large spatially continuous areas. This technology increasingly provides extensive

spatial-temporal data; however, the challenge is to extract meaningful environmental information from such extensive data. This book presents a new method for assessing spatial pattern in raster land cover maps based on satellite imagery in a way that incorporates multiple pixel resolutions.

2007. XVII, 130 p. (Environmental and Ecological Statis-tics, Volume 1) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-37684-4 7 € 76,9� | £�9.00

Handbook of the Solar-Terrestrial EnvironmentY. Kamide, Nagoya University, Toyokawa, Japan; A. Chian, National Insitute of Space Research, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil (Eds.)

The Handbook of the Solar-Terrestrial Environment is a unique compendium. Recognized interna-tional leaders in their field contribute chapters on basic topics of solar physics, space plasmas and the Earth’s magnetosphere, and on applied topics like the aurora, magnetospheric storms, space weather,

space climatology and planetary science. This book will be of highest value as a reference for researchers working in the area of planetary and space science. However, it is also written in a style accessible to graduate students majoring in those fields.

2007. Approx. 550 p. 192 illus. 9 tabs. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-46314-6 7 € 1�9,9� | £123.00


Introduction to Bayesian StatisticsK. Koch, Universität Bonn, Germany

The Introduction to Bayesian Statistics (2nd Edition) presents Bayes’ theorem, the estimation of unknown parameters, the determination of confi-dence regions and the derivation of tests of hypoth-eses for the unknown parameters, in a manner that is simple, intuitive and easy to comprehend. The methods are applied to linear models, in models for a robust estimation, for prediction and filtering and in models for estimating variance components

and covariance components. Regularization of inverse problems and pattern recognition are also covered while Bayesian networks serve for reaching decisions in systems with uncertainties. If analytical solutions cannot be derived, numerical algorithms are presented, such as the Monte Carlo integration and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.

2007. Approx. 260 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72723-1 7 approx. € 89,9� | £69.00

Modelling Land-Use Change

Progress and Applications

E. Koomen, Free University of Amsterdam, The Nether-lands; J. Stillwell, University of Leeds, UK; A. Bakema, Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Bilthoven, The Netherlands; H. J. Scholten, Free Univer-sity of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Land-use change models help us to understand the complexities and interdependencies of the components that constitute spatial systems and can provide valuable insights into possible land-use configurations in the future. Models of land-use change incorporate a vast

amount of knowledge from a wide range of disci-plines. Geography contributes to the understanding of land-use change whilst demography and economics help explain underlying trends. Model building relies heavily on mathematics and (geographical) informa-tion systems, but also includes many elements from the softer sciences, such as management studies and environmental science.

2007. XVII, 414 p. With CD-ROM. (GeoJournal Library, Volume 90) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5647-5 7 € 149,9� | £11�.�0

Carbonate Reservoir CharacterizationF. J. Lucia, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA

One main target in petroleum recovery is the description of of the three-dimensional distribution of petrophysical properties on the interwell scale in carbonate reservoirs, in order to improve perfor-mance predictions by means of fluid-flow computer simulations The book focuses on the improvement

of geological, petrophysical, and geostatistical methods, describes the basic petrophysical proper-ties, important geology parameters, and rock fabrics from cores, and discusses their spatial distribution.

2nd ed. 2007. Approx. 230 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72740-8 7 approx. € 129,9� | £100.00

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Contaminated RiversA Geomorphological-Geochemical Approach to Site Assessment and Remediation

J. R. Miller, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, USA; S. M. Orbock Miller, Haywood County Schools, NC, USA

The primary purpose of this book is to provide students and professionals with an introductory understanding of fluvial geomorphic principles and how these principles can be integrated with geochem-ical data to cost-effectively characterize, assess and remediate contaminated rivers. We stress the importance of needing to understand

both geomorphic and geochemical processes. A process-oriented approach is required because it goes beyond the simple description of the river channel and its associated drainage basin to enhance the predictive capabilities of models used in the investigation of riverine environments. Thus, the overall presentation is first an analysis of physical and chemical processes and, second, a discussion of how an understanding of these processes can be applied to specific aspects of site assessment and remediation.

2007. XIV, 418 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5286-6 7 € 69,9� | £�4.00


Planetary Ring SystemsE. D. Miner, Lake View Terrace, CA, USA; R. R. Wessen, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Caltech), Pasadena, CA, USA; J. N. Cuzzi, NASA, Moffett Field, CA, USA

Miner and Wessen have teamed together again, along with noted planetary ring scientist, Dr Jeffrey Cuzzi, to produce the most comprehensive and up-to date book on the topic of planetary rings systems yet written. The book is written in a style and at a language level easily accessible to the interested non-expert. The authors cover the scientific significance of ring studies, the history of their discovery and characterization, the observations of Pioneer 10

at Jupiter, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 1 at Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 at all four giant planets of the solar system, and Galileo at Jupiter. Finally, the four ring systems are both compared and contrasted in a chapter on comparative planetology. Each chapter includes extensive notes, references, figures and tables.


2007. XXIV, 234 p. (Springer Praxis Books / Space Explo-ration) SoftcoverISBN 978-0-387-34177-4 7 € 32,9� | £2�.�0

Pattern-Based Compression of Multi-Band Image Data for Landscape Analysis

W. L. Myers, G. P. Patil, The Pennsylvania State Univer-sity, University Park, PA, USA

This book describes an integrated approach to using remotely sensed data in conjunction with geographic information systems for landscape analysis. Remotely sensed data are compressed into an analytical image-map that is compatible with the most popular geographic information systems as well as freeware viewers. The approach is most effec-tive for landscapes that exhibit a pronounced mosaic

pattern of land cover. The image maps are much more compact than the original remotely sensed data, which enhances utility on the internet. As value-added products, distribution of image-maps is not affected by copyrights on original multi-band image data.

2006. XVII, 186 p. (Environmental and Ecological Statis-tics, Volume 2) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-44434-5 7 € 84,9� | £6�.�0

Open Source GISA GRASS GIS Approach

M. Neteler, Istituto Trentino di Cultura (ITC-irst), Trento, Italy; H. Mitasova, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

With this third edition of Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach, we enter the new era of GRASS6, the first release that includes a substantial new code developed by the International GRASS Development Team. The dramatic growth in open source software libraries has made the GRASS6 development more efficient, and has enhanced GRASS interoperability with a wide range of open source and proprietary geospatial tools. Thoroughly updated with new material relating to

the new GRASS6, the third edition includes new sections covering database management working with attributes and SQL, reflecting the substantial extension of GRASS capabilities for managing attributes stored in various database systems. The new edition also provides an overview of the new graphical user interfaces that users can choose when working with GRASS.

7 Originally published as volume 773 in the series: The International Series in Engineering and Computer Science

3rd ed. 2007. Approx. 400 p. HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-35767-6 7 approx. € 73,1� | £�6.�0

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Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter

suitable for self studysuitable for self studyPhenomenology and Mathematical ThermodynamicsH. A. Oonk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; M. T. Calvet, University of Barcelona, Spain

The phase behaviour of materials and their thermo-dynamic properties are a central subject in all fields of materials research. The first Volume of the work, meant for graduate students in chemistry, geology, physics, and metallurgy, and their engineering counterparts, is split up in three levels, such that from level to level the portion and importance of thermodynamics and mathematics are increased. In the ground level it is shown that the basic principles

of phase equilibria can be understood without the use of thermodynamics – be it that the concept of chemical potential is introduced right from the beginning. The intermediate level is an introduc-tion to thermodynamics; culminating in the Gibbs energy as the arbiter for equilibrium – demonstrated for systems where the phases in equilibrium are pure substances. In the third level the accent is on binary systems, where one or more phases are solutions of the components.

2008. Approx. 405 p. 175 illus., 200 exercises. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-6123-3 7 € 79,9� | £61.�0

Rotating Hydraulics

includes numerous exercisesincludes numerous exercises

Nonlinear Topographic Effects in the Ocean and AtmosphereL. L. Pratt, J. A. Whitehead, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, MA, USA

Despite a 30-year history of development the subject is not covered in any of the standard graduate textbooks on geophysical fluid dynamics. This book thoroughly covers the development of the theory of rotating hydraulics, making frequent use of supporting laboratory models and observational data. The need to understand rotating hydraulic phenomena is growing as the general interest in

climate and global circulation is continuously increasing. The book includes numerous exercises, making it a perfect textbook for graduate students in oceanography and meteorology. In addition, it identifies cutting-edge research and is of interest to more advanced researchers who seek specialized reference as well as engineering graduate studetns learning about hydraulics in general.

2007. Approx. 350 p. 257 illus. (Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, Volume 36) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-36639-5 7 € 99,9� | £77.00

Engineering Geology

illustrates how geology is related to calculations of stability, deformation and groundwater flow

illustrates how geology is related to calculations of stability, deformation and groundwater flow

Principals and Practice

D. G. Price 7 Compiled by: M. H. de Freitas, Imperial College London, UK

This book is written to explain the influence ground conditions can have upon engineering with rocks and soils, and upon designing, analysing and executing an engineered response to the geological and geomorphological processes acting on them; these subjects form the essence of Engineering Geology. The text is written for students of the subject, either geologists or engineers, who encounter the chal-lenge of idealising the ground and its processes for

the purposes of design and of quantifying them for the purpose of analysis. With this in mind the book describes how geology can dictate the design of ground investigations, influence the interpretation of its findings, and be incorporated into design and analysis. The reader is constantly reminded of basic geology; the “simple” things that constitute the “big picture”, a neglect of which may cause design and analyses to be at fault, and construction not to func-tion as it should.

2007. Approx. 440 p. 182 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-29249-4 7 € �9,9� | £46.00


Remote Sensing of Urban and Suburban Areas

bridge the gap between remote sensing and urban studies

bridge the gap between remote sensing and urban studies

T. Rashed, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA; C. Juergens, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (Eds.)

“Remote Sensing of Urban and Suburban Areas” provides instructors with a text reference that has a logical and easy-to-follow flow of topics around which they can structure the syllabi of their urban remote sensing courses. Topics have been chosen to bridge the gap between remote sensing and urban studies through a better understanding of the science that underlies both fields. In so doing, the book includes 19 chapters written by leading international experts in respected fields to provide a balanced coverage of fundamental issues in both

remote sensing and urban studies. A companion CD includes exercises and sample data designed to enforce the concepts and issues articulated in each chapter. “Remote Sensing of Urban and Suburban Areas” provides an organized environment for upper-division and graduate class settings and an easily accessible reference for the working professionals.

2007. Approx. 300 p., 50 illustrations. With CD-ROM. (Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, Volume 10) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-4371-0 7 € 69,9� | £�4.00

A Biomass Future for the North American Great PlainsToward Sustainable Land Use and Mitigation of Greenhouse WarmingN. J. Rosenberg, Joint Global Change Research Institute, MD, USA

Simulation models suggest that the agriculture and water resources of the Plains may be stressed even further as its climate changes because of global warming. This book explores the possibility that the ecology and economy of the Plains region (and similar regions) would benefit from the introduction of perennial biomass crops. Biomass production and

processing (possibly aided by genetic engineering) would partially restore a perennial vegetative cover and create new employment opportunities. Biomass also offers a means of reducing fossil fuel use, providing fuel to local power plants and a feedstock for production of cellulosic ethanol, a gasoline substitute.

2007. VIII, 198 p. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 27) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5600-0 7 € 99,9� | £77.00

Extremes in Nature

treatment of natural disasterstreatment of natural disasters

An Approach Using Copulas

G. Salvadori, Universita di Lecce, Italy; C. De Michele, N. T. Kottegoda, R. Rosso, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

The study of the statistics of extreme events is an essential first step in the mitigation of natural cata-strophies, that often cause severe economic losses worldwide. This book is about the theoretical and practical aspects of the statistics of Extreme Events in Nature. Most importantly, this is the first text in which Copulas are introduced and used in Geophysics. Several topics are fully original, and show how

standard models and calculations can be improved by exploiting the opportunities offered by Copulas. In addition, new quantities useful for design and risk assessment are introduced. Practicioners in all research areas of Geosciences and extreme events (including Finance and Insurance, closely related to natural disasters) will definitely benefit from the new Copula-approach outlined in the book.

2007. Approx. 300 p. (Water Science and Technology Library, Volume 56) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-4414-4 7 € 99,9� | £77.00


Encyclopedia of GIS

includes coverage of GIS standards in development by ISO

includes coverage of GIS standards in development by ISO

S. Shekhar, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; H. Xiong, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA (Eds.)

The Encyclopedia of GIS features a comprehensive, authoritative treatment of this subject matter, with a simple A-Z format providing easy access to the field. Authored and peer-reviewed by world experts, the entries explain the key software, data sets, and processes used by geographers and computational scientists. Nearly 200 topics include major overviews such as Geoinformatics, Spatial Cognition, and Location-Based Services. Short entries, cross-refer-enced to related larger entries,define specific terms and concepts such as the Global Positioning System, Digital Elevation/Terrain Model, and Remote Sensing. Larger entries include key citations to the literature, and (online) internal hyperlinks to defini-tional entries and current standards. Published as a print volume with abundant black and white art, the Encyclopedia of GIS will be available simultaneously as an XML online refer-

ence with hyperlinked citations, cross-references, four-color art, links to web-based maps, and other interactive features.

Print version 2008. Approx. 1000 p. HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-30858-6 7 € 309,00 | £237.�0Prepublication price, valid until April 30, 2008 7 € 269,00 | £207.00

Online version 2008. Online version ISBN 978-0-387-35973-1 7 € 309,00 | £237.�0Prepublication price, valid until April 30, 2008 7 € 269,00 | £207.00

Bundle: print + online 2008. Approx. 1000 p. With eReference (Bundle). ISBN 978-0-387-35975-5 7 € 389,00 | £299.00Prepublication price, valid until April 30, 2008 7 € 339,00 | £261.00

Trace Fossil Analysis

unique set of figures all hand-drawn by authorunique set of figures all hand-drawn by author

A. Seilacher, Tübingen, Germany

Trace fossils record the behavior of animals at the very spot where they lived millions of years ago. Their growing interest derives from the intimate connection between ichnology and sedimentology and their combined relevance for paleoenviron-mental reconstructions, basin analysis, and petro-leum exploration. This definitive textbook by a renowned field observer and analyst of trace fossils concentrates on the most distinctive examples, mostly made by

infaunal invertebrates in originally soft sediments. It covers the whole geologic column and ranges from deep-sea to shallow-marine and continental environments. Seilacher’s Trace Fossil Analysis is designed to foster interpretative skills using the author’s own iconic drawings. They are themati-cally grouped in 75 plates that form the core for the descriptive text and annotated references. A glossary of ichnological terms is also provided.

2007. XIII, 226 p. 75 plates and 43 photos. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-47225-4 7 € 49,9� | £38.�0

The Becher Wetlands − A Ramsar SiteEvolution of Wetland Habitats and Vegetation Associations on a Holocene Coastal Plain, South-Western Australia

C. Semeniuk, Wetlands Research Association, Perth, WA, Australia

This book is a landmark study of the Holocene evolution and functioning of a suite of seasonal wetland basins in the temperate coastal zone of Western Australia. In 2001 a series of discrete small scale wetlands on the Becher cuspate foreland in Western Australia, were nominated as a Ramsar site

because of their scientific values. Amongst the new ideas presented in the book are the importance of stratigraphy in understanding wetland development, the significance of physiographic setting in deter-mining wetland development, and the unravelling of several different evolutionary pathways in wetlands of the same basic origin.

2007. XV, 680 p. (Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Management, Volume 1) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-4671-1 7 € 209,00 | £161.00


Optically Anomalous CrystalsA. Shtukenberg, Y. Punin, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia; B. Kahr, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

Optically Anomalous Crystals begins with an historical introduction covering the contributions of Brewster, Biot, Mallard, Brauns, Tamman, and many other distinguished crystallographers. From this follows a tutorial in crystal optics. Further chapters discuss the two main mechanisms of optical dissym-metry: 1. the piezo-optic effect, and 2. the kinetic

ordering of atoms. The text then tackles complex, inhomogeneous crystals, and the complex optical properties resulting from the superposition of anomalies having various etiologies. The book treats the literature comprehensively, but uses illustrations from the authors’ laboratories as the subjects of detailed analyses.

2007. VII, 277 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5287-3 7 € 119,9� | £92.�0

Managing Weather and Climate Risks in Agriculture

hot topic for disaster managementhot topic for disaster management

M. V. Sivakumar, World Meteorological Organization, Geneva, Switzerland; R. . Motha, USDA/OCE/WAOB, Washington, DC, USA (Eds.)

In many parts of the world, weather and climate are one of the biggest production risks and uncer-tainty factors impacting on agricultural systems performance and management. Both structural and non-structural measures can be used to reduce the impacts of the variability (including extremes)

of climate resources on crop production. While the structural measures include strategies such as irrigation, water harvesting, windbreaks etc., the non-structural measures include use of seasonal to interannual climate forecasts, improved applica-tion of medium-range weather forecasts and crop insurance.

2008. Approx. 560 p. 135 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72744-6 7 € 129,9� | £100.00

The Post-Socialist City

focus on spatial transformationsfocus on spatial transformations

Urban Form and Space Transformations in Central and Eastern Europe after Socialism

K. Stanilov, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Ed.)

In the large body of literature produced during the last fifteen years on the transformation of Eastern European societies after the fall of communism, studies investigating changes in urban form and structure have been quite rare. Yet a profound reorganization of the manner in which urban space is appropriated has taken place, impacting the life of over 200 million urban residents in the region. The patterns of spatial organization, which have been

established during this fairly limited but critical timeframe, are likely to set the direction of future urban development in CEE cities for a long time. This book focuses on the spatial transformations in the most dynamically evolving urban areas of post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe, linking the restructuring of the built environment with the underlying processes and forces of socio-economic reforms.

2007. Approx. 410 p. (GeoJournal Library, Volume 92) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-6052-6 7 € 134,9� | £104.00

Geodynamics of the Lithosphere

qualitative representation of geodynamical processesqualitative representation of geodynamical processes

An Introduction

K. Stüwe, University of Graz, Austria

This book is an introductory text for all earth scientists interested in learning about the quantita-tive description of geological problems. It contains chapters on heat flow, sedimentary basin model-ling, mechanics of continental deformation, PT path modelling, geomorphology and mass transfer and more. In its style, the book is aimed at the field oriented geologist that wants to begin with learning about the quantitative description of problems.

Graduate students and scientists will find the book a good starting point for a quantitative treatment of their data. The new edition, revised and extended, features even more illustrations and maps, about 100 corrections of scientific problems, improvement of geomorphology section and shortening of several sections which obviously are too complicated. Update and modernisation of several sections, for example the section on pressure and updated references.

2nd ed. 2007. XIV, 493 S. 270 illus., 16 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-71236-7 7 € 89,9� | £69.00

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GroundwaterResource Evaluation, Augmentation, Contamination, Restoration, Modeling and Management

M. Thangarajan, National Geophysical Research Insti-tute, Hyderabad, India (Ed.)

This book comprehensively deals with the resource evaluation through remote sensing (RS) along with GIS, resistivity tomography for identification of potential bore-holes in hard rock region, aquifer parameterization through pumping tests, interpolation of sparse spatial data through the theory of regional-ized variables (Geostatistics) and augmentation of groundwater resource through aquifer storage and recovery method (ASR). Characterization of fractured medium parameters, identification of sources of

Fluoride and Arsenic contamination and its remedia-tion, groundwater modeling procedures to understand the flow and contaminant migration phenomenon, inverse modeling to evolve the parameters which are controlling the groundwater movement and mass transport and management aspects of the groundwater resources through community participation, and artifi-cial recharge and remediation of contaminated aquifer system have also been brought out in this textbook.

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2007. Approx. 370 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5728-1 7 € 129,9� | £100.00

MATLAB® Recipes for Earth Sciences

contains exercises and fully worked-out solutionscontains exercises and fully worked-out solutions

M. H. Trauth, University of Potsdam, GermanyIllustrations by: E. SillmannWith contrib. by: R. Gebbers, N. Marwan

MATLAB is used in a wide range of applications in geosciences, such as image processing in remote sensing, generation and processing of digital eleva-tion models and the analysis of time series. This book introduces basic methods of data analysis in geosci-ences using MATLAB. The text includes a brief description of each method and numerous examples demonstrating

how MATLAB can be used on data sets from earth sciences. All MATLAB recipes can be easily modified in order to analyse the reader’s own data sets. The book comes with a CD containing exemplary data sets and a digital version of the MATLAB recipes.

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2nd ed. 2007. XII, 288 p. 95 illus., 15 in color. With CD-ROM. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72748-4 7 € 49,9� | £38.�0

Impact Craters in the Solar SystemE. Turtle, E. Pierazzo, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA; E. Asphaug, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

Planetary surfaces throughout the Solar System, and the current interest in impacts on the Earth, attest to the importance of impact cratering as a geological process. Impact craters have been identified on all but one of the planetary surfaces we have explored. The authors document the wide variety of crater types that have been observed on the planetary

surfaces explored to date, approaching the subject in the context of comparative planetology. Each chapter focusses on a specific crater morphology and discusses what the craters tell us about the surfaces of bodies on which they are found.

2007. Approx. 300 pp. 120 figs., 10 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-43751-2 7 € 99,9� | £77.00

Remote Sensing in ArchaeologyJ. R. Wiseman, F. El-Baz, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.)

From the reviews 7 This book provides an excellent and diverse overview of the emerging capability of remote sensing archaeology and is a very valuable and important text for archaeologists in their quest to use advanced technology to help in their studies of exploration, and for remote sensing technolo-gists and scientists by giving them a good under-

standing of the challenges that archaeologists find in their endeavors. The editors are to be applauded for bringing together such an excellent collection of authors and articles to cover this important emerging field. 7 Charles Elachi, Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA), Pasadena, California

2007. Approx. 470 p. 129 illus. (Interdisciplinary Contri-butions to Archaeology) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-44453-6 7 € 139,9� | £107.�0


GPScombines a theoretical basis with practical and software experience

combines a theoretical basis with practical and software experience

Theory, Algorithms and Applications

G. Xu, Geoforschungszentrum Potsdam, Germany

This reference and handbook describes theory, algo-rithms and applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS/Galileo). It is primarily based on source-code descriptions of the KSGsoft program developed by the author at the GFZ in Potsdam. The theory and algorithms are extended and verified by for a new development of a multi-functional GPS/Galileo software. Besides the concepts such as the unified GPS data processing method and ambiguity-ionospheric algorithm, as well as the general ambiguity search criteria reported in the

first edition, there are several highlights reported. Mathematically rigorous, the book begins with the basics of coordinate and time systems and satellite orbits, as well as GPS observables, and deals with topics such as physical influences, observation equa-tions and their parameterisation, adjustment and filtering, ambiguity resolution, data processing, and the determination of perturbed orbits.

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2nd ed. 2007. Approx. 320 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-72714-9 7 € 99,9� | £77.00

Superplumes: Beyond Plate Tectonics

a new concept to explain catastrophic events on Earth

a new concept to explain catastrophic events on Earth

D. A. Yuen, University of Minnesota, USA; S. Maruyama, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; S. Karato, Yale University, CT, USA; B. F. Windley, University of Leicester, UK (Eds.)

This book provides a concise overview of our understanding of the entire mantle, its evolution since early differentiation and the consequences of superplumes for earth surface processes. The balanced, international authorship of the eighteen contributions has produced a state-of-the-science report on the emerging concept of superplumes and has documented the potential of superplumes to serve as a testable model for future studies.

The topic of superplume dynamics has been treated from different angles covering the sub-disciplines of geology, geochemistry, petrology as well as geophysics (including mineral physics, seismic tomography and mantle dynamics). For instance, it is shown how transport of heat via superplumes, huge stable pipes connecting the high-temperature core with the surface land mass, could have caused mass extinctions and drastic environmental change.

2007. Approx. 550 p. 189 illus., 117 in color. With CD-ROM. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5749-6 7 € 79,9� | £61.�0

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Editor-in-Chief: D.R. Green, University of Aberdeen, U.K.

This includes multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge and understanding of: physical geography, coastal geomorphology, sediment dynamics, hydrodynamics, soil science, hydrology, plant and animal ecology, vegetation science, biogeography, landscape ecology, recreation and tourism studies, urban and human ecology, coastal engineering and spatial planning, coastal zone management, and marine resource management. Environmental applications that make use of spatial information technology (IT) to collect, analyse, inter-pret, visualise, and communicate the results of scientific research are also encouraged. This includes the use of remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), environmental databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile technologies, cartography and digital mapping, geovisualisation, modelling and simulation, and the Internet. The journal is a scientific journal for the dissemination of both theoretical and applied research on inte-grated management of terrestrial and marine environmental interface.

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