Earth Sciences Books

New and Published Books

1. Invasive and Introduced Plants and Animals

   Human Perceptions, Attitudes and Approaches to Management

   Edited by Ian D. Rotherham, Robert A. Lambert

   There have been many well-publicized cases of invasive species of plants and animals, often introduced unintentionally but sometimes on purpose, causing widespread ecological havoc. Examples of such alien invasions include pernicious weeds such as Japanese knotweed, an introduced garden ornamental...

   Published May 8th 2013 by Routledge
2. Chemical Oceanography, Fourth Edition

   By Frank J. Millero

   Over the past ten years, a number of new large-scale oceanographic programs have been initiated. These include the Climate Variability Program (CLIVAR) and the recent initiation of the Geochemical Trace Metal Program (GEOTRACES). These studies and future projects will produce a wealth of...

   Published April 25th 2013 by CRC Press
3. Plant Roots

   The Hidden Half, Fourth Edition

   Edited by Amram Eshel, Tom Beeckman

   The decade since the publication of the third edition of this volume has been an era of great progress in biology in general and the plant sciences in particular. This is especially true with the advancements brought on by the sequencing of whole genomes of model organisms and the development of "...

   Published April 16th 2013 by CRC Press
4. Pedodiversity

   Edited by Juan José Ibáñez, James G. Bockheim

   Soil diversity (pedodiversity) is part of our natural and cultural heritage. The preservation of the pedosphere is essential for the protection of the biosphere and the Earth’s systems, the regulation of climate, and for world food security. In this book, reputed international experts discuss the...

   Published April 7th 2013 by CRC Press
5. Biogeography and Biodiversity of Western Atlantic Mollusks

   By Edward J. Petuch

   Shallow water marine molluscan faunas are distributed in a pattern of distinct, geographically definable areas. This makes mollusks ideal for studying the distribution of organisms in the marine environment and the processes and patterns that control their evolution. Biogeography and Biodiversity...

   Published April 1st 2013 by CRC Press
6. Agricultural Automation

   Fundamentals and Practices

   Edited by Qin Zhang, Francis J. Pierce

   Agricultural automation is the core technology for computer-aided agricultural production management and implementation. An integration of equipment, infotronics, and precision farming technologies, it creates viable solutions for challenges facing the food, fiber, feed, and fuel needs of the human...

   Published March 21st 2013 by CRC Press
7. Sustainable Soil Management

   Edited by Deirdre Rooney

   Changing land-use practices and the role of soil biological diversity has been a major focus of soil science research over the past couple of decades—a trend that is likely to continue. The information presented in this book points to a holistic approach to soil management. The first part looks at...

   Published March 21st 2013 by Apple Academic Press
8. Groundwater around the World

   A Geographic Synopsis

   By Jean Margat, Jac van der Gun

   This book presents a unique and up-to-date summary of what is known about groundwater on our planet, from a global perspective and in terms of area-specific factual information. Unlike most textbooks on groundwater, it does not deal with theoretical principles, but rather with the overall picture...

   Published March 18th 2013 by CRC Press
9. Boundaries of the Universe

   By John S Glasby

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science

   The boundaries of space exploration are being pushed back constantly, but the realm of the partially understood and the totally unknown is as great as ever. Among other things this book deals with astronomical instruments and their application, recent discoveries in the solar system, stellar...

   Published March 11th 2013 by Routledge
10. Coastal Erosion and Protection in Europe

    Edited by Enzo Pranzini, Allan Williams

    Europe has a long history of managing coastal erosion through a variety of protection strategies, from the defences of the Venice lagoons to coastal land reclamation in the Netherlands. This book provides a comprehensive review of the entire coastline of Europe and a comparative analysis of...

    Published February 25th 2013 by Routledge