Catálogo de libros: Ciencias de la tierra/geociencias

3669 Catálogo de libros: Ciencias de la tierra/geociencias

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  • Mapping Tree Species Diversity
    The current UN report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services depicts an alarming and shocking picture of the Earth. With accelerating rates of species extinction, our environment is declining globally at an unprecedented rate. Transformative economic and societal change is necessary, and will involve far-reaching alterations in perceptions and actions at both local and global l...
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    107,15 €

  • Sustainability in Buildings
    This Topic, 'Sustainability in Buildings: New trends in the management of construction and demolition waste', collected works related to the use of new sustainable building materials, new trends in the recycling of materials for their application in construction, and the application of new techniques and measurement processes that favour the development of sustainable construct...
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    117,47 €

  • Immeasurable Weather
    Sara J. Grossman
    In Immeasurable Weather Sara J. Grossman explores how environmental data collection has been central to the larger project of settler colonialism in the United States. She draws on an extensive archive of historical and meteorological data spanning two centuries to show how American scientific institutions used information about the weather to establish and reinforce the founda...
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    134,58 €

  • Immeasurable Weather
    Sara J. Grossman
    In Immeasurable Weather Sara J. Grossman explores how environmental data collection has been central to the larger project of settler colonialism in the United States. She draws on an extensive archive of historical and meteorological data spanning two centuries to show how American scientific institutions used information about the weather to establish and reinforce the founda...
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    35,33 €

  • Plate Tectonics, Life and Climate
    Germán Esteban Maidana
    In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the complex interaction between the development of life on Earth, the sea levels that allow marine platforms to be populated by organisms around the continents, a habitable climate and Plate Tectonics. This interaction is so decisive that modern theories do not conceive the development of life, towards the highly complex lev...
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    56,34 €

  • Manual for planning a Geographic Information System
    Alexandra Maya W. Magalhães / Francisco Dourado / José Augusto Sapienza
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been widely used as a tool to support decision making in the management of river basins and their resources. A GIS is a system composed of: data, computer programmes, equipment, people and procedures. When choosing these components, some issues must be observed and carefully planned, such as: the available resources, the profile of the ...
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    56,21 €

  • Optimization of Shushufindi-1 well production based on PIs
    Jaime Esteban Rodriguez
    Jaime Esteban Rodriguez Acurio, (Latacunga - 1990) from his school the 'Immortal' Vicente Leon, was inclined to mathematics and physics, finding his passion for science and technology, finishing his studies with one of the best averages of his class, then Jaime Esteban moved to the city of Quito to continue his university studies at the prestigious Equinoctial Technological Uni...
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    56,34 €

  • Large-Scale Urban Parks on Post-Industrial Sites in Contemporary Urban Landscape Conceptions
    Mengyixin Li
    The theme is related to 'Large Parks on Post-industrial Sites in Contemporary Urban Landscape Conceptions', which is expounded in the fields of landscape architecture, landscape ecology and urban planning. A worldwide perspective is created so as to conduct cross-cultural research on the theories and practices of large-scale urban parks in North America, Germany and China. Thro...
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    79,39 €

  • Erosion and surface dynamics
    Saturnin Agbomahenan
    The lower Ouémé valley is exposed to rain erosion due to the physical structure of the soils and the disappearance of natural vegetation cover as a result of high population density. This thesis aims to deepen our knowledge of the influence of land use and occupation dynamics on the manifestations of rain erosion. Monthly rainfall data from 1965 to 2014 facilitated the determin...
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    142,85 €

  • Spring and Qgis Manual
    Elisabeth R. Alves C. Silva / José Gustavo da Silva Melo / Neyla Cristiane R. de Oliveira
    The study aims to analyse the modifying processes of urban space and characterise the actions of the main modelling agents, in order to record the main changes in natural elements and environmental transformations, through image processing by Spring and Quantum Gis software, in relation to human action. The emergence of cities is directly linked and imbricated with human agglom...
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    56,21 €

  • 100 Proofs That Earth Is Not A Globe
    Parallax / William Carpenter
    'This can only be described as an extraordinary book .... His arguments are certainly plausible and ingenious, and even the reader who does not agree with him will find a singular interest and fascination in analyzing the ’one hundred proofs.’... The proofs are set forth in brief, forcible, compact, very clear paragraphs, the meaning of which can be comprehended at a glance.' -...
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    12,52 €

  • Introduction to Geobiology
    Tupak Ernesto Obando Rivera
    Geobiology is the discipline (science) that studies the presence of natural geological disturbances (groundwater flows, faults, metal deposits, etc.) and telluric networks and points (cosmotelluric chimneys, Hartmann and Curry lines, etc.) and their impact on living beings, generally associated with the terrain on which buildings are erected (for example, how we are affected if...
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    56,21 €

  • The Rats and the Tracks
    Débora Grando Schöffel
    Dyonelio Machado, author of the novel 'Os Ratos', stands out for having broken with the structures of the gaucho literature and abandoned the myth of the hero on horseback to highlight the urban essence of the gaucho capital. The aim of the paper is to discuss the urban descriptions found in 'Os Ratos', based on the method of the new Cultural History whose principles, highlight...
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    100,09 €

  • Waste Treatment and Environmental Sustainability
    Discover the latest advancements in waste management and environmental sustainability with 'Waste Treatment and Environmental Sustainability: Current Trends, Challenges, and Management Strategies'. This comprehensive reprint features research and review articles that delve into the pressing issues of waste treatment and offer innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. ...
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    66,89 €

  • Industrial Applications of Advanced Oxidation Technologies
    The use of Advanced Oxidation Technologies (AOTs) for wastewater treatment is an important area of research which has not yet been fully exploited at an industrial level and has significant potential in the disposal of many industrial effluents. In particular, this includes effluents that are difficult to treat by conventional biological treatment processes. This reprint covers...
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    109,95 €

  • Physical and Biological Properties of Waters in the Region of the Antarctic Peninsula and Adjacent Basins of the South Atlantic
    Eugene Morozov
    This Special Issue is dedicated to collating recent research on the Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica Peninsula region. This Issue also considers the spreading of Antarctic Bottom Water. Papers in this issue are focused on field research of the physical properties and ecology of this key region of the Southern Ocean. The main objects of the study are the prop...
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    74,21 €

  • New Zealand Weather Almanac 2024 (Paperback)
    Ken Ring
    Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring’s weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2024 New Zealand Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any d...
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    131,89 €

  • Energy Efficiency, Environment and Health
    Cities are widely recognized as environments which can present risks to humans. Risks to health and well-being are measured in three groups of indices: physiological, emotional, and cognitive. The environmental factors discussed in studies include physical factors such as noise, heat load, and air pollution, and social factors include feelings of discomfort, crime, transportati...
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    164,21 €

  • Global Challenges
    Jonathan A. Sinclair
    In an ever-changing world, where the consequences of our actions ripple across borders, addressing global challenges has become imperative. Are you ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that unravels the intricate interplay of climate change, rising powers, and the future? Look no further than 'Global Challenges: Climate Change, Rising Powers, and the Future,' a ground...
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    11,92 €

  • The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife
    Lee Raye
    The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife draws on over 10,000 records to describe the distribution of wildlife in Britain and Ireland in the early modern period. Range maps of 153 species provide a baseline against which to discuss subsequent declines and extinctions as well as expansions and introductions. ...
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    75,45 €

  • The impact of the tramway on the development of outdoor urban spaces
    Mehdi Kaghouche / Souad Sassi
    Over the past two decades, the city of Constantine has undergone profound economic and social change, as well as rapid urbanization, which has led to an increase in traffic volumes and the need to move around the city. In addition, the complexity of Constantine’s topography makes it difficult to develop the city in terms of space and to build new communication routes. In view o...
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    127,40 €

  • Understanding the Rapture And Other End Time Events
    Alicia Martin
    Understanding the Rapture, by Alicia Martin, is a tool for both laymen and scholars who wish to study the Biblical topic of the Rapture. It quotes heavily from the Bible, encouraging readers to draw their conclusions from that primary source. Part I gives the layman an easy-to-understand overview of the topic in less than 50 pages. Parts II & III provide answers to common quest...
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    16,45 €

  • The Central African Republic, a geostrategic country
    Gérard Deganendji
    He presents the Central African Republic as a geostrategic country, due to its position in Central Africa. He then points out that the country’s geographical location at the heart of the African continent should, in principle, provide it with opportunities to flourish. Unfortunately, the various conflicts in other neighboring countries have had a negative impact on this country...
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    89,72 €

  • Remote sensing and GIS for urban flood management in Douala
    Collins Kana / Mesmin Tchindjang / Philippes Mbevo Fendoung
    The occurrence of natural hazards presents humanity with ever-greater challenges. According to accurate statistics, on average over 300,000 people are affected by hazards every year, and almost 78,000 lose their lives in the process. At the forefront of these risks are mass movements, erosion and flooding. Flooding is the main threat to Cameroon’s coastal towns, such as Limbe, ...
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    57,52 €

  • Sustainable Agricultural Development Economics and Policy
    Aaron K. Hoshide
    The sustainable development of agriculture is not only dependent on economics and policy but also relies on decisions to increase sustainability through either (1) specialization (e.g., sustainable intensification) or (2) diversification (e.g., ecological intensification). Understanding the historical context of the region being evaluated is critical to selecting ideal developm...
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    128,79 €

  • Urban real estate
    Prosper Yao
    This document is a collection of 26 of the most common practical tips given to users in the course of our duties as administrative managers at the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Urban Development. It has come at just the right time to fill a communication gap in the field of urban property. It is an easy-to-read, digestible bedside guide. It provides answers and guidance...
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    54,90 €

  • Ecotourism and the future of oil production
    Célestin Kadima K. / Jacques Wakilongo K. / Marcellin Lukongo K.N.
    Lake Edouard, located in the Virunga National Park, has gone through three periods since its existence: the renaissance period, the stalemate period (period of war and/or rebellion) and the rehabilitation period. During the rehabilitation period, the park remained occupied by several armed groups: coupeurs des routes, mai mai, FDLR, etc. Oil exploitation in Virunga National Par...
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    54,90 €

  • Discrimination of geological units in Korhogo by image fusion
    Koffi Kouamé
    The optimal use of optical and radar images is a major topic of interest in remote sensing. The main objective of this study is to explore the potential of optical-radar fusion for lithostructural mapping of the Precambrian basement of West Africa. The spatial resolution of the Radarsat band (50 m) is refined to 15 m by wavelet fusion with the panchromatic channel, before multi...
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    98,46 €

  • Peri-urban agriculture in Greater Constantine
    Ryma Mimoune Aoulmi
    In this book, we focus on the Greater Constantine area, which represents a regional, even national, attraction, a trigger for Constantine’s development in the years to come, through diversified peri-urban agriculture with multiple functions. The results of the study carried out show that, despite the advance of urbanization, the Constantine Urban Group accounted for 34.9% of th...
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    113,09 €

  • Geological control of mining
    Albert Kalau Kaseke
    Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students (Earth Sciences) as well as mine operators, this book is also intended for professionals teaching geological control of mining operations. How is geological control carried out during mining operations? What is the relationship between the geometry of ore bodies and mineralization? How can we geometrize, map and regulate the pace of ...
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    66,20 €


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