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Handbook of Environmental Health, Fourth Edition, Volume II: Pollutant Interactions in Air, Water, and Soil

CRC Press, 2002

The book is filled with figures and diagrams. … largely well thought out and useful aids to understanding. … The authors clearly have a very detailed understanding of the relevant laws and provide a comprehensive overview of the links between these and environmental health. … clearly a useful and important reference text. Its...

Heavy Metals In The Environment

CRC Press, 2002

[In this book,] 48 eminently qualified professionals present a well-balanced discussion of the pertinent risk and benefit issues. What is presented is a factual analysis of the perspective that there are both nutritional and toxicological aspects that require consideration. … This book definitely provides valuable information in a very...

Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations, Second Edition (Hands on)

McGraw-Hill, 2007

Manage everyday calculations instantly and accurately-saving you time in the design, construction, and maintenance of all types of structures

Covering all aspects of civil engineering calculations in an easy-to-understand format, the new edition of the Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations is now revised and...

The Western European Loess Belt: Agrarian History, 5300 BC - AD 1000

Springer, 2009

Many books on the agrarian history ofWestern Europe begin with the Middle Ages, which is quite understandable, because they are mostly based on written sources. But everybody who is interested in agriculture knows that agriculture started much earlier and also that information on that millennia-long period is provided by archaeology. Admittedly,...

A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences)

Springer, 2009

Geophysics operations in archaeology have become well known through exposure on television. However, the technique is presented as the action of specialists and something of a mystery, where people walk about with strange contraptions, and results appear from a computer. This is not the case, however. Some scientific knowledge is needed in order...

Electrochemistry for the Environment

Springer, 2009

The book starts with the fundamentals of environmental electrochemistry, introducing the basic techniques in selecting and fabricating electrode materials, followed by a theoretical analysis of the electrochemical processes, green electrochemical operation, discussion of electrochemical technologies in water treatment, and then examination of...

Earth Science: An Illustrated Guide to Science (Science Visual Resources)

Chelsea House Publications, 2006

"Earth Science: An Illustrated Guide to Science" is one of eight volumes of "Facts On File's" new "Science Visual Resources" set. Containing six sections, a comprehensive glossary, a Web site guide, and an index, Biology is an ideal learning tool for students and teachers of science. Full-colour diagrams,...

Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture

McGraw-Hill, 1997

Newly designed and containing a full 40 percent completely new content, Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture, Second Edition, continues to be the most complete source of site design and construction standards and data. It is fully metric, to meet Federal and International requirements. It features increased coverage of: Site storm...

Herb Gardening For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))

For Dummies, 2010

A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening

Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve upon any dish you whip up at home.

This friendly, hands-on guide is an...

Getting Started with the Internet of Things: Connecting Sensors and Microcontrollers to the Cloud

O'Reilly, 2011

What is the Internet of Things? It's billions of embedded computers, sensors, and actuators all connected online. If you have basic programming skills, you can use these powerful little devices to create a variety of useful systems—such as a device that waters plants when the soil becomes dry. This hands-on guide...

Urban Ecology: An International Perspective on the Interaction Between Humans and Nature

Springer, 2008

Urban Ecology is the study of ecosystems that include humans living in cities and urbanizing landscapes. It is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that aims to understand how human and ecological processes can coexist in human-dominated systems and help societies with their efforts to become more sustainable. It has deep roots in...

Water Dynamics in Plant Production

CABI Publishing, 2003

The source of life is water. Life began in the oceans, which represent the largest stock of water on Earth. Much less water is stored below the land surface in the form of fresh groundwater, amounting to not quite 0.8% of the earth’s total water reserves, while lakes and rivers combined only contribute a further...

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