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 | 978-3-642-54776-8 | Earth Sciences | Berkowitz | [NAME], Weizmann Institute of Science Dept. Environmental Sciences and, Rehovot, Israel; Ishai Dror, Weizmann Institute of Science Dept. Environmental Sciences and, Rehovot, Israel; [NAME], Weizmann Institute of Science Dept. Environmental Sciences and, Rehovot, Israel | Contaminant Geochemistry | Interactions and Transport in the Subsurface Environment |  |  | 2 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. | 0 | final | 179 | Earth Sciences | Geochemistry | SCG14003 | RBGK | Soil Science & Conservation | SCU28000 | RBGB | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | In this updated and expanded second edition, new literature has been added on contaminant fate in the soil-subsurface environment. In particular, more data on the behavior of inorganic contaminants and on engineered nanomaterials were included, the latter comprising a group of “emerging contaminants” that may reach the soil and subsurface zones.New chapters are devoted to a new perspective of contaminant geochemistry, namely irreversible changes in pristine land and subsurface systems following chemical contamination. Two chapters were added on this topic, focusing attention on the impact of chemical contaminants on the matrix and properties of both liquid and solid phases of soil and subsurface domains. Contaminant impacts on irreversible changes occurring in groundwater are discussed and their irreversible changes on the porous medium solid phase are surveyed. In contrast to the geological time scale controlling natural changes of porous media liquid and solid phases, the time scale associated with chemical pollutant induced changes is far shorter and extends over a “human lifetime scale”. | <p>Updated and enlarged 2nd edition</p><p><p>A comprehensive background for specialists interested in the protection and sustainable management of the subsurface environment</p><p>Discussions on additional selected case studies are provided</p><p><p>Extended bibliography</p><p><p>References now appear at the end of each chapter for the reader’s convenience</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-28832-6 | Earth Sciences | Budak | [NAME], Institute of Radio-Enginnering and Electronics, Moscow, Russia; [NAME], Institute of Environmental Physics, Bremen, Germany | [NAME] | Physical Basis and Numerical Aspects | Environmental Earth Sciences |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 500 p. 100 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Earth Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | SCG36000 | RB | Optics and Electrodynamics | SCP21070 | PHJ | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-01-03 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Physical basis of radiative transfer theory.- The structure of the light field inside turbid media.- Basic properties of radiative transfer equation solutions.- Small angle approximation (SAA).- Discrete transfer theory.- Boundary conditions.- Effect of hardware and software to implement the algorithms of radiative transfer theory.- Three dimensional radiative transfer.- Inverse problem of radiative transfer. | The textbook is devoted to the description of the light field formation in turbid media, such as atmosphere and ocean. By the light field is understood the description of the electromagnetic field propagation (transfer) in the ray approximation. The basis of presentation is the physical theory of radiation transfer, which allows covering the whole range of issues relating to the transfer of polarized radiation in a turbid medium with a physical level of rigor: electrodynamics basis of photometric and the vectorial radiative transfer equation (VRTE), analysis of absorption and scattering of light in a medium, methods for solving [NAME] for different geometries of a turbid medium and boundary conditions. The presentation peculiarity is bringing all the proposed solutions to the practical algorithms with their illustrations by concrete codes in the Matlab. All parts of codes are interconnected that allows showing the light fields calculation in real turbid media at the end of textbook. | <p>Complete coverage of all aspects of the theory of radiative transfer in turbid media </p><p>Mathematics and physics only in the volume of the lower-division of university is required to master the book </p><p>Includes a single physical approach to the analysis of radiative transfer, as the description of the electromagnetic wave propagation in the ray approximation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-05238-0 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia; [NAME], Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Anatoly Nikitin, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia | The Atmosphere and Ionosphere | [NAME], Monitoring, and [NAME] | Physics of Earth and Space Environments |  | 1 | 2014 | 436 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 436 p. 135 illus., 85 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Earth Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | SCG36000 | RB | Environmental Physics | SCU19001 | TQ | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Optical Quantum Properties of GPS Signal Propagation Medium –D layer.- Pre break down Air Ionization in the Atmosphere.- Current Trends in Development of the Radioactive and Highly Toxic Substances Remote Detection Methods.- Ball Lightning: A New Step in Understanding.- Atmospheric Gelatinous Meteors. | This book presents a collection of reviews prepared for the conference “Atmosphere, Ionosphere, Safety,” held in Kaliningrad, Russia, in July 2012. It provides the reader insight into the current developments in the following fields: physics of elementary processes; ionosphere dynamics; ball lightning and aerosol structures; as well as remote detection of the radioactive and highly toxic substances. The diversity of scope presented offers readers an up-to-date overview of trends, questions and their solutions. | <p>The book provides new data in the field of atmospheric physics</p><p>New discoveries in aerosol physics are presented</p><p>The book contains updates in plasmoid and ball lightning physics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-540-24125-6 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Alaska Inst. Geophysics, Fairbanks, AK, USA; [NAME], University of Alaska Inst. Geophysics, Fairbanks, AK, USA | Monitoring Volcanoes in the North Pacific | Observations from Space | Springer Praxis Books |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book with DVD | Approx. 500 p. 200 illus., 180 illus. in color. With DVD. | 0 | final | 199 | Earth Sciences | Geophysics/Geodesy | SCG18009 | PHVG | Geology | SCG17002 | RBG | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Volcanoes have always been a fascinating subject to scientists and a favourite topic for the general public. This book is a visual learning experience as recorded on satellite images of volcanic eruptions and a manual describing how it is used for operational satellite monitoring. The atlas will show examples of the largest eruptions worldwide and detailed observations from the northern Pacific 'ring of fire'. Daily volcano monitoring and analysis in North Pacific Ocean region have resulted in one of the most detailed collections of satellite images in the world, detailing state-of-the-art techniques for real-time volcano monitoring and analysis using space-borne data. Detailed discussion is provided on satellite data acquisition and analysis, ash-dispersion models, wind field data, case studies, hazard mitigation, transmitting warnings and discussion of global impacts of eruptions. | <p>Help scientists, disaster managers, and practitioners learn how to interpret the type of activity they observe</p><p>Fills a tremendous gap in the science of volcano remote sensing</p><p>Include DVD containing all the images and an associated website which will be regularly updated, showing results from new and current eruptions</p><p>Provides state-of-the-art techniques for real-time volcano monitoring and analysis using space-borne data</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-05587-9 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Wadia Institute of Himalaya (retired), Dehradun, India | Understanding an Orogenic Belt | Structural Evolution of the Himalaya | Springer Geology |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. 310 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Earth Sciences | Structural Geology | SCG17040 | RBGD | Mineralogy | SCG17060 | PNV | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Stress and strain.- Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility.- Folds and folding.- Thrust fault.- Normal fault.- Strike-slip Fault.- Simultaneous development of folds and faults.- Global Positioning System.- The Himalaya.- The Foreland Basin.- The Lower (Lesser) Himalaya.- The High Himalaya.- The Tethys Himalaya.- The Ladakh Himalaya.- The Model. | The book provides a model for structural evolution of the Himalaya with relevant background information so that earth scientists of other specialization will find it easy to comprehend. Hence the book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the basic principles of structural geology that are required to understand the evolutionary model described in the second part.The book incorporates some of the ignored structural features, e.g. [NAME] rift tectonics, reactivation of faults, simultaneous development of folds and thrust faults, superposed folds, strike-slip faults developed during the early and superposed deformation, problems with the GPS data, erratic crustal shortening obtained by restoration of deformed sections, etc. The proposed model is essentially based on inversion tectonics and provides answers to some unsolved questions. It describes the accurate structure of the Himalaya as a primary arc. Supporting evidence for the model have also come from model deformation under controlled boundary conditions and anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility studies. | <p>Guide to understand the evolution of the Himalaya</p><p>Incorporates chapters on anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility, global positioning system, simultaneous development of folds and faults</p><p>Contains new model for formation of duplex structure and a new model for formation of [NAME] interpretation of GPS data in active orogenic belts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-54098-1 | Earth Sciences | Fabian | [NAME], Technische Universität München, München, Germany; [NAME], German Aerospace Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling, Germany | Ozone in the Atmosphere |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 137 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 137 p. 52 illus., 29 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | SCG36000 | RB | Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts | SC313000 | RN | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Discovery of ozone in the atmosphere.- The ozone layer: Photochemistry of  atmospheric ozone, global ozone distribution, UV radiation and ozone layer thickness, solar and cosmic effects, heavy ozone and isotope effects, measurement techniques.- Ozone in the troposphere: The natural troposphere, early ozone measurements, Stratospheric-tropospheric exchange, photochemistry of the troposphere, natural source gases.- Human impact: stratospheric ozone  depletion, tropospheric ozone increases.- International legislation: The Vienna convention and the Montreal protocol.- Historical highlights. | [NAME] and [NAME] provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of established scientific knowledge about ozone in the atmosphere. They present both ozone changes and trends in the stratosphere, as well as the effects of overabundance in the troposphere including the phenomenon of photosmog.Aspects such as photochemistry, atmospheric dynamics and global ozone distribution as well as various techniques for ozone measurement are treated. The authors outline the various causes for ozone depletion, the effects of ozone pollution and the relation to climate change.The book provides a handy reference guide for researchers active in atmospheric ozone research and a useful introduction for advanced students specializing in this field. Non-specialists interested in this field will also profit from reading the book.[NAME] can look back on a life-long active career in ozone research, having first gained international recognition for his measurements of the global distribution of halogenated hydrocarbons. He also pioneered photosmog investigations in the metropolitan areas of Munich, Berlin, Athens and Santiago de Chile, and his KROFEX facility provided controlled ozone fumigation of adult tree canopies for biologists to investigate the effects of ozone increases on forests. Besides having published a broad range of scientific articles, he has also been the author or editor of numerous books. From 2002 to 2005 he served the European Geosciences Union (EGU) as their first and Founding President.[NAME] is a prominent atmospheric modeler whose interests include the impacts of all kinds of natural and man-made disturbances on the atmospheric system. His scientific work focuses on the connections between ozone and climate changes. For many years he has been an active contributor to the WMO scientific ozone depletion assessments, which have been used to monitor the depletion and recovery of the ozone layer in accordance with the Montreal Protocol. | <p>Comprehensive coverage of ozone both in the upper and the lower atmosphere</p><p>Essential overview of atmospheric ozone research written by two experienced and acknowledged experts</p><p>Numerous qualified references to the scientific literature</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8874-8 | Earth Sciences | Fischinger | Matej Fischinger, University of Ljubljana Fac. of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia | Performance- Based Seismic Engineering: Vision for an Earthquake Resilient Society |  | Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering | 32 | 1 | 2014 | 474 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 474 p. 257 illus., 91 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Earth Sciences | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Civil Engineering | SCT23004 | TN | Earth Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: [NAME]'s Vision.- Challenges Towards Achieving Earthquake Resilience through Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering.- Part II: Global Vision.- Engineering Challenges on the Way to [NAME] and Communities.- Toward the Bled Workshop in Future.- [NAME] and the Role of Civil Engineering.- Earthquake-Resistant Bridges of the Future with Advanced Materials.- Inelastic Shear Response and Strengthening of RC Bridge Hollow Box Piers.- Developments in Codifying Direct Displacement-Based Seismic Design.- Part III: New Vision after Recent Earthquakes.- A Lesson from the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake – The necessity for collaboration and dialog among natural scientists, engineers, social scientists, government agencies, and the general public.-       Lessons Learned from the 2010 Haiti Earthquake for Performance-Based Design.- L'Aquila Earthquake: A Wake-Up Call For European Research and Codes.- Lessons from the 2010 Chile earthquake for performance based design and code development.- Performance-Based Issues from the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake.- Part IV: Vision in Japan and Asia (Coordinated and edited by Masayoshi Nakashima).- Seismic Performance of a Bridge Column Based on E-Defense Shake-Table Excitations.- Development of Building Monitoring System to Verify the Capacity Spectrum Method.- Evaluation on ultimate flexural deformability of reinforced concrete columns with wing walls.- [NAME] and Reinforcement of Japanese High-Rise Buildings Facing Subduction Earthquakes: E-Defense Shake Table Tests.- Pseudo-dynamic Performance Evaluation of Full Scale Seismic Steel Braced Frames Using Buckling-Restrained and In-plane Buckling Braces.- Theory and Applications of the 3-DOF Modal System for PBSE of Asymmetrical Buildings.- Part V: Vision in Europe (Coordinated and edited by [NAME]-based analysis in performance-based seismic engineering – A view from Europe.- [NAME] and problems in performance-based design of tall buildings.- Performance Based Earthquake-Resistant Design:   Migrating Towards Nonlinear Models and Probabilistic Framework.- Seismic fragility of RC buildings designed to [NAME] and 8.- Performance-Based Assessment of Existing Buildings in Europe: Problems and Perspectives.- Inelastic Shear Response of RC Walls – A Challenge in Performance Based Design and Assessment.- Masonry buildings, seismic performance, and Eurocodes.- Part VI   : Vision in Americas (Coordinated and edited by [NAME] and [NAME]-based earthquake engineering in the U.S. – A case study for tall buildings.- Consideration of Resilience of Communities in Structural Design.- Ground motion selection for performance-based engineering: Effect of target spectrum and conditioning period.- Reliability Considerations in the Seismic Capacity Design Requirements for Force-Controlled Components.- Reassessing ACI 318 Shear Wall Provisions Based on Recent Earthquake and Test Observations.- Collapse Probability of Existing Concrete Buildings: The Evolution of Seismic Rehabilitation in North America.- Earthquake-Resilient Communities: A Look from Mexico. | Bled workshops (organized in 1992, 1997, 2004) have traditionally produced reference books providing vision for the future development of earthquake engineering as foreseen by leading researchers in the field. The participants of the 2011 workshop, presenting the vision of the three world regions which lead in earthquake engineering – Japan and Asia, Europe, and the Americas - built on the tradition of these events initiated by Professors Fajfar and Krawinkler to honor their important research contributions. Considering regional differences and the experience gained during recent major catastrophes (L'Aquila, Haiti, Chile, Tohoku, Christchurch) they built a common global vision for future development of earthquake engineering and seismic risk management. They have addressed the questions what visible changes in the design practice have been caused by PBSE, what the critical needs for future advancement are and what actions shall be taken to respond to these critical needs.  The book brings the answers to these questions in the light of the state-of-the-art achievements in the three participating regions. First of all it has become clear that the research interest should go beyond the narrow technical aspects and that the seismic resilience of society as a whole should become an essential part of the planning and design process.Soon after the workshop the earthquake engineering community had to face the loss of [NAME], even while he was still actively contributing to the finalization of this book, which meant a lot to him. In order to honour Helmut’s memory, [NAME] prepared the introductory chapter of the book, based on the Helmut’s Power Point presentation, which was presented at the beginning of the 2011 workshop. So the book includes Helmut’s last and priceless address to the engineering community, together with his vision and advice for the future development of performance based design and earthquake engineering. | <p>Part of a series of popular books very frequently used in citation and research proposals</p><p>The vision of highly qualified authors representing the very top in Earthquake Engineering</p><p>The support and the assistance in distribution by major research centres in Earthquake Engineering</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04009-7 | Earth Sciences | Gray | [NAME], University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; [NAME], University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA | Introduction to the Thermodynamically Constrained Averaging Theory for Porous Medium Systems |  | Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics |  | 1 | 2014 | 582 | Hard cover | Book | XXXIV, 582 p. 12 illus., 11 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Geophysics/Geodesy | SCG18009 | PHVG | Quantitative Geology | SCG17030 | RBG | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-20 00:00:00 |  | Chapter 1 Elements of Thermodynamically Constrained Averaging Theory.- Chapter 2 Microscale Conservation Principles.- Chapter 3 Microscale Thermodynamics.- Chapter 4 Microscale Equilibrium Conditions.- Chapter 5 Microscale Closure for a Fluid Phase.- Chapter 6 Macroscale Conservation Principles.- Chapter 7 Macroscale Thermodynamics.- Chapter 8 Evolution Equations.- Chapter 9 Single-Fluid-Phase Flow.- Chapter 10 Single-Fluid-Phase Species Transport.- Chapter 11 Two-Phase Flow.- Chapter 12 Modeling Approach and Extensions.- Appendix A Considerations on Calculus of Variations.- Appendix B Derivations of Averaging Theorems.- Appendix C Constrained Entropy Inequality Derivations.- Index. | Thermodynamically constrained averaging theory provides a consistent method for upscaling conservation and thermodynamic equations for application in the study of porous medium systems. The method provides dynamic equations for phases, interfaces, and common curves that are closely based on insights from the entropy inequality. All larger scale variables in the equations are explicitly defined in terms of their microscale precursors, facilitating the determination of important parameters and macroscale state equations based on microscale experimental and computational analysis. The method requires that all assumptions that lead to a particular equation form be explicitly indicated, a restriction which is useful in ascertaining the range of applicability of a model as well as potential sources of error and opportunities to improve the analysis. | <p>Self-contained introduction to the derivation of conservation, thermodynamic, and evolution equations for modeling multiphase porous media systems</p><p>Formulates entropy inequalities that can be used to guide the closure of governing equation systems</p><p>Includes detailed applications to formulate models for flow and transport consistent across scales</p><p>Presents a forward-looking discussion of open research problems in multi-scale porous medium systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-007-7935-8 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA | Biopolymers | A molecular paleontology approach | Topics in Geobiology | 38 | 1 | 2014 | 174 | Hard cover | Book | XXV, 174 p. 62 illus., 3 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Earth Sciences | Biogeosciences | SCG35010 | RGM | Geochemistry | SCG14003 | RBGK | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Molecular decay of plant biopolymers.- 2. Distribution of cutan in modern leaves.- 3. Organic preservation in fossil leaves.- 4. Migration of organic molecules from sediments to fossil.- 5. Molecular plant transformation of biopolymers in high P-T conditions.- 6. Molecular decay of arthropod biopolymers.- 7. Molecular preservation in Eurypterids.- 8. Transformation of arthropod biopolymers in high P-T conditions.- 9. Molecular preservation in graptolites.- 10. Molecular transformation of bacteria in high P-T conditions.- 11. Preservation of organic fossils in Las Hoyas formation, Spain.​ | This book provides an overview, research compendium and an introduction to the science of molecular paleontology, including literature overview for non-geochemists. Analytical methods employed are included as a part of each chapter that underpin this branch of paleontology and indeed geochemistry. The primary usefulness of this volume is for organic geochemists, molecular palaeontologists, and molecular archeologists. Researchers, graduate students and academics interested in astrobiology from a paleontological perspective may also find this to be valuable. | <p>Biopolymer transformation in organisms during fossilization are used in an organismic approach to evaluate their contribution to sedimentary organic matter</p><p>Features investigations including experiments of the morphology, ultrastructure and chemical composition of diverse terrestrial plant and animal fossils </p><p>Presents how various biomolecules that constitute organisms transform in earth history and shed light on their occurrence in modern taxa and survivability in the fossil record</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-4-431-54891-1 | Earth Sciences | Hamada | [NAME], Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan | Engineering for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation |  | Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 122 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 122 p. 351 illus., 234 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | SCT23020 | RBP | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Recent Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters Worldwide.- Earthquake-resistant Design and Reinforcement.- Soil Liquefaction and Countermeasures.- Liquefaction-Induced Ground Displacements: Damage and Countermeasures.- Dynamic Behaviors of Underground Structures during Earthquakes and Earthquake-Resistant Design.- Mitigation Measures against Future Natural Disasters. | Earthquake and tsunami disasters have been increasing rapidly and globally in the last quarter-century. The purpose of this book is to provide essential knowledge and information on the mitigation of earthquakes and tsunamis for graduate students, young researchers, and geotechnical engineers. It begins by presenting recent cases of earthquakes that have occurred in the world, referring to tsunamis and soil liquefaction and how to cope with such disasters. The final chapter proposes strategies for disaster mitigation against in Japan earthquakes and tsunamis in the future. | <p>Provides essential knowledge and information on mitigation of damage caused by earthquakes and tsunamis</p><p>Focuses on earthquakes and tsunamis not only in Japan but worldwide</p><p>Discusses the mechanism of soil liquefaction and countermeasures based on case studies</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8720-8 | Earth Sciences | Hembree | [NAME], Ohio University, Atlanta, OH, USA; [NAME], University of Mississippi, Lawrence, KS, USA; [NAME], Kansas Geological Survey, [NAME], KS, USA | Experimental Approaches to Understanding [NAME] | Lessons from the Living | Topics in Geobiology | 41 | 1 | 2014 | 548 | Hard cover | Book | I, 548 p. 118 illus., 48 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Earth Sciences | Paleontology | SCG17070 | RBX | Biogeosciences | SCG35010 | RGM | Earth Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Functional Morphology.- Part II Taphonomy and Environment.- Part III Organism-Substrate Interaction. | Paleontologists and geologists struggle with research questions often complicated by the loss or even absence of key paleobiological and paleoenvironmental information. Insight into this missing data can be gained through direct exploration of analogous living organisms and modern environments. Creative, experimental and interdisciplinary treatments of such ancient-Earth analogs form the basis of Lessons from the Living. This volume unites a diverse range of expert paleontologists, neontologists and geologists presenting case studies that cover a spectrum of topics, including functional morphology, taphonomy, environments and organism-substrate interactions. | <p>Unifies an array of diverse topics in geobiology through the shared approach of using the present as the key to the past</p><p>Tackles intriguing paleontological questions through creative, tangible, real-world experiments with modern analogous organisms and environments</p><p>Represents advances in multiple paleontological and sedimentological fields and provides those familiar with the subject with new results and unique perspectives</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-0348-0818-7 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], CTBTO Preparatory Commission, Vienna, Austria; [NAME], [NAME] für [NAME], [NAME] am Main, Germany | Recent Advances in Nuclear Explosion Monitoring | Volume II | Pageoph Topical Volumes |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Soft cover | Book | Approx. 455 p. | 0 | approx. | 89.99 | Earth Sciences | Geophysics/Geodesy | SCG18009 | PHVG | Nuclear Energy | SC113000 | THK | Earth Sciences | Contributed volume | [NAME] | Planned | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- A Multidisciplinary Study of the DPRK Nuclear Tests.- The IDC Seismic, Hydroacoustic and [NAME] and High Noise Models.- The Applicability of Incoherent Array Processing to IMS Seismic Arrays.- A Machine Learning Approach for Improving the Detection Capabilities at 3C Seismic Stations.- “Repeating Events” as Estimator of Location Precision: The China National Seismograph Network.- Cross-correlation Coefficients for the Study of Repeating Earthquakes: An Investigation of Two Empirical Assumption/Convention in Seismological Interpretation Practice.- Perspectives of Cross Correlation in Seismic Monitoring at the International Data Centre.- How to [NAME], Regional Phase Amplitudes for 2-D Attenuation and Source Parameters: Tests Using the USArray.- Mantle Attenuation Estimated from Regional and Teleseismic P-waves of Deep Earthquakes and Surface Explosions.- Seismic Source Characteristics of Nuclear and Chemical Explosions in Granite from Hydrodynamic Simulations.- Testing Event Discrimination over [NAME] using the Historical Borovoye Observatory Explosion Dataset.- Sources of Error and the Statistical Formulation of MS:mb Seismic Event Screening Analysis.- Visual Event Screening of Continuous Seismic Data by Supersonograms.- Suppression of Periodic Disturbances in Seismic Aftershock Recordings for Better Localisation of Underground Explosions.- The Influence of Spatial Filters on Infrasound Array Responses.- Sources of Error Model and Progress Metrics for Acoustic/Infrasonic Analysis: Location Estimation.- GT0 Explosion Sources for IMS Infrasound Calibration: Charge Design and Yield Estimation from Near-Source Observations.- Modelling of a Single-channel Beta-gamma Coincidence Phoswich Detector Using Geant4 for the Conversion Electron Energy Peak Resolution and Beta-gamma Coincidence Efficiency Improvement.- Analysis of Radionuclide Releases from the [NAME] Nuclear Power Plant Accident. Part I.- Analysis of Radionuclide Releases from the [NAME] Nuclear Power Plant Accident. Part II.- Discrimination of Nuclear Explosions against Civilian Sources Based on Atmospheric Radioiodine Isotopic Activity Ratios.- Isotopic Characterization of Radioiodine and Radioxenon in Releases from Underground Nuclear Explosions with [NAME] of Fractionation.- Potential of Spectrum Categorisation Concepts Using Radionuclide Ratios for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treatry Verification.- Impact of monthly radioxenon source time-resolution on atmospheric concentration predictions.- Global Xenon-133 Emission Inventory Caused by Medical Isotope Production and Derived from the Worldwide Technetium-99m [NAME] of Noble Gas Radionuclides from an Underground Nuclear Explosion During a CTBT On Site Inspection.- Modeling Noble Gas Transport and Detection for The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.- Application of Geophysical Techniques in Identifying [NAME] at Semipalatinsk Test Site (for OSI Purposes).- Overhead Detection of Underground Nuclear Explosions by Multi-Spectral and [NAME]. | This volume is a follow-up of PAGEOPH Topical Volume 167 (2010) and again reports on the latest advances in science and technology that have been achieved to monitor compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This progress in the development and testing of new sensor technologies and analysis methodologies in all relevant scientific disciplines improves the detection, location and characterization of CTBT-relevant events. In particular the latter poses a challenge for smaller events, where natural or manmade but CTBT-irrelevant sources can generate false positive events. Being able to effectively identify these events while maintaining a minimum risk of missing a nuclear explosion is the overall challenge. The 29 papers in this volume can be structured into 16 waveform studies, eight contributions in the field of radionuclide monitoring and related atmospheric backtracking and five papers related to on-site inspection or overhead detection of relevant events, with many of these originally presented at a special session on “Research and Development in Nuclear Explosion Monitoring” at the most recent annual General Assemblies of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). The volume addresses the interests of scientists and practitioners whose work is related to the CTBT relevant applications and technologies in the fields of seismology, hydro-acoustics, infra-sound, meteorology and nuclear physics. | <p>Presents recent advances in seismology, infrasound, hydroacoustics, atmospheric backtracking and nuclear physics</p><p>Combines statistical modelling or machine learning approaches with monitoring data </p><p>Includes research on the [NAME] nuclear power plant accident</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 1
 | 978-3-319-04467-5 | Earth Sciences | Kapucu | [NAME], University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; [NAME], University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA | Disaster and Development | Examining Global Issues and Cases | Environmental Hazards |  | 1 | 2014 | 723 | Hard cover | Book | I, 723 p. 25 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Earth Sciences | Natural Hazards | SCG32000 | RNR | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Earth Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I- Risk Reduction and Policy Learning.- Part II- Disaster Resilience and Capacity Building.- Part III- Recovery, Development, and Collaborative Emergency Management. | This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital contribution to the literature on disaster management, disaster resilience and sustainable development. The book collects twenty-three chapters, examining theoretical issues and investigating practical cases on policy, governance, and lessons learned in dealing with different types of disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods and hurricanes) in twenty countries and communities around the world. | <p>Closely examines the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development as they are applied around the world<br></p><p>Sheds light on how communities can boost their ability to respond to and recover from disasters<br></p><p>Provides guidelines that are broadly applicable to a variety of circumstances, disasters and geographic regions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04455-2 | Earth Sciences | Knez | [NAME], [NAME], Postojna, Slovenia; Tadej Slabe, [NAME], Postojna, Slovenia; [NAME], [NAME], Postojna, Slovenia; [NAME], [NAME], Postojna, Slovenia | The Beka-Ocizla Cave System | Karstological Railway Planning in Slovenia | Cave and Karst Systems of the World |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. 140 illus., 70 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Earth Sciences | Hydrogeology | SCG19005 | RBK | Physical Geography | [NAME] | RGB | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Background for the Study.- Morphological Units of the Region.- Geomorphologic Analysis of the Region.- Karstification of the Kras.- Types of Caves and their Form.- Development of the Aquifer.- Biology of the Underground Habitats.- Hydrogeological Structure of the Alignments Area.- Directions and Characteristics of the Flow of Underground Water.- Influence of Construction of the Railway Line on Karst Waters.- Proposal for Further Research.- Caves of the Contact Karst of Beka and Ocizla.- Conclusion.- Appendixes (Geology and Karst Caves/Hydrogeological map). | A proposed railway on the 5th European Railway Corridor (Venice-Kiev) between the northern Adriatic ports of Koper (Slovenia) and [NAME] (Italy) and the interior of Slovenia required extensive karstological studies and planning. This book contains the knowledge gained from these studies as well as further information on the regional karst surface and underground, the karst hydrogeology and the specific caves of the Beka-Ocizla cave system. | <p>Contributes to the understanding of cave and karst systems of the world</p><p>Provides necessary background information for railway planning in karst terrains</p><p>Enables access to valuable maps and videos as supplementary material</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-54544-3 | Earth Sciences | Leclerc | [NAME], University of Georgia Lab. Environmental Physics, Griffin, GA, USA; [NAME], [NAME], Bayreuth, Germany | Footprints in Micrometeorology and Ecology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 180 | Hard cover | Book | 180 p. 108 illus., 41 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Earth Sciences | Atmospheric Sciences | SCG36000 | RB | Climatology | SC311000 | RBF | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-06-10 00:00:00 |  |  | History and definition.- Surface layer properties and parameterizations.- Classification of footprint models.- Footprint studies.- Model validation.- Land surface – coupled footprints.- Application of footprint models to different measurement techniques.- Practical applications of footprint techniques.- Looking forward to the next generation of footprint models. | The interpretation of meteorological measurements made at a given level over a surface of characteristic properties in roughness, albedo, heat, moisture, carbon dioxide, and other gases is an old question which goes back to the early beginnings of modern micrometeorology. This is a challenging question especially since these measurements are only valid for this point/region, describe conditions exactly, or if these measurements are influenced also by surrounding areas. After 50 years of field experiments, it became both apparent and problematic that meteorological measurements are influenced from surfaces on the windward side. An extension of these measurements also at inhomogeneous experimental sites requires a quantitative knowledge of such influences. The ‘footprint’ concept – a cornerstone concept which came about 20 years ago – when modelled using atmospheric transport models similar to air pollution models, provides us with information on whether or not the condition of upwind site homogeneity was fulfilled. Since these first models, the development of more scientifically-based models, validation experiments and applications, all rapidly multiplied. The aim of this book is to provide an overview of these developments, to analyze present deficits, to describe applications and to advance this micrometeorological frontier. | <p>First book on footprint topic</p><p>Models and application overview</p><p>Description of methods and models used to date</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04449-1 | Earth Sciences | Mudelsee | Manfred Mudelsee, Climate Risk Analysis, Hannover, Germany | Climate Time Series Analysis | Classical Statistical and [NAME] | Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library | 51 | 2 | 2014 | 504 | Hard cover | Book | XXXVIII, 504 p. 99 illus. | 0 | final | 229 | Earth Sciences | Earth System Sciences | SCG35000 | RB | Climatology | SC311000 | RBF | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-06-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Fundamental Concepts.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Persistence Models.- 3 Bootstrap Confidence Intervals.- Part II: Univariate Time Series.- 4 Regression I.- 5 Spectral Analysis.- 6. Extreme Value Time Series.- Part III: Bivariate Time Series.- 7 Correlation.- 8 Regression II.- Part IV: Outlook.- 9 Future Directions. | Climate is a paradigm of a complex system. Analysing climate data is an exciting challenge, which is increased by non-normal distributional shape, serial dependence, uneven spacing and timescale uncertainties. This book presents bootstrap resampling as a computing-intensive method able to meet the challenge. It shows the bootstrap to perform reliably in the most important statistical estimation techniques: regression, spectral analysis, extreme values and correlation.This book is written for climatologists and applied statisticians. It explains step by step the bootstrap algorithms (including novel adaptions) and methods for confidence interval construction. It tests the accuracy of the algorithms by means of [NAME] experiments. It analyses a large array of climate time series, giving a detailed account on the data and the associated climatological questions.“….comprehensive mathematical and statistical summary of time-series analysis techniques geared towards climate applications…accessible to readers with knowledge of college-level calculus and statistics.” (Computers and Geosciences)“A key part of the book that separates it from other time series works is the explicit discussion of time uncertainty…a very useful text for those wishing to understand how to analyse climate time series.” (Journal of Time Series Analysis)“…outstanding. One of the best books on advanced practical time series analysis I have seen.” ([NAME], Past-President Royal Statistical Society) | <p>Introduces the bootstrap approach, which relies on modern computer power, for extracting quantitative climatological information</p><p>Describes software implementation of the methods and supplies real-world examples</p><p>Provides statistical background and an up-to-date overview of similar applications in Earth sciences</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8834-2 | Earth Sciences | Pitilakis | K. Pitilakis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, [NAME], Greece; [NAME], La Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; B. Khazai, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, Germany; [NAME], VCE - Vienna Consulting Engineers, Vienna, Austria | SYNER-G: Systemic Seismic Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Complex Urban, Utility, Lifeline Systems and Critical Facilities | Methodology and Applications | Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering | 31 | 1 | 2014 | 440 | Hard cover | Book | X, 440 p. 187 illus., 78 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Earth Sciences | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Civil Engineering | SCT23004 | TN | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- A Computational Framework for Systemic Seismic Risk Analysis of Civil Infrastructural Systems.- Framework for Seismic Hazard Analysis of Spatially Distributed Systems.- Framework for Systemic Socio-Economic Vulnerability and Loss Assessment.- Specification of the Vulnerability of Physical Systems.- Introduction to the Applications of the SYNER-G Methodology and Tools.- Application to the City of Thessaloniki.- Application to the City of Vienna.- Application to L’Aquila Gas Network.- Application to Selected Transportation and Electric Networks in Italy.- Application to a Network of Hospitals at Regional Scale.- Application in the Harbor of Thessaloniki.- Conclusions and Recommendations. | SYNER-G, a multidisciplinary effort funded by the European Union, allowed the development of an innovative methodological framework for the assessment of physical as well as socio-economic seismic vulnerability and risk at urban and regional level. The results of SYNER-G are presented in two books both published by [NAME], the present and a second one, entitled “SYNER-G: Typology Definition and Fragility Functions for Physical Elements at Seismic Risk: Buildings, Lifelines, Transportation Networks and Critical Facilities”(*), which provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art of the fragility curves, an alternative way to express physical vulnerability of elements at risk. In this second volume of SYNER-G, the focus has been on presenting a unified holistic methodology for assessing vulnerability at systems level considering interactions between elements at risk (physical and non-physical) and between different systems. The proposed methodology and tool encompasses in an integrated fashion all aspects in the chain, from hazard to the vulnerability assessment of components and systems and to the socio-economic impacts of an earthquake, accounting for most relevant uncertainties within an efficient quantitative simulation scheme. It systematically integrates the most advanced fragility functions to assess the vulnerability of physical assets for buildings, utility systems, transportation networks and complex infrastructures such as harbours and hospitals. The increasing impact due to interactions  between different components and systems is treated in a comprehensive way, providing specifications for each network and infrastructure. The proposed socio-economic model integrates social vulnerability into the physical systems modelling approaches providing to decision makers with a dynamic platform to capture post disaster emergency issues like shelter demand and health impact decisions. Application examples at city and regional scale have provided the necessary validation of the methodology and are also included in the book. The present volume, with its companion volume on fragility functions, represent a significant step forward in the seismic vulnerability and risk assessment of complex interacting urban and regional systems and infrastructures. These volumes are not only of interest to scientists and engineers but also to the insurance industry, decision makers and practitioners in the sector of civil protection and seismic risk management.  (*) Pitilakis K, Crowley E, Kaynia A (eds) (2014) SYNER-G: Typology definition and fragility functions for physical elements at seismic risk, Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering 27, ISBN 978-94-007-7872-6, Springer Science+Business Media, Dordrecht. | <p>Innovative methodology for the systemic seismic vulnerability and risk assessment </p><p>Innovative methodology for socioeconomic losses </p><p>Specifications for each network and infrastructure </p><p>Case studies in urban and regional network scale</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8699-7 | Earth Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Geology, Mineralogy &, Novosibirsk, Russia; A.Ya. Shevko, Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Geology, Mineralogy &, Novosibirsk, Russia; [NAME], Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Geology, Mineralogy &, Novosibirsk, Russia | [NAME] and Ore Formation in the Siberian Noril'sk Region | Volume 1. [NAME]; Volume 2. Atlas of Magmatic Rocks | Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences |  | 1 | 2014 | 1007 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 1007 p. 542 illus., 428 illus. in color. 2 volume-set. | 0 | final | 229 | Earth Sciences | Geology | SCG17002 | RBG | Mineral Resources | [NAME] | PNV | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 |  |  |  | The basis of this investigation is the petrographic and geochemical understanding of principal igneous rock types of the Noril’sk region, in order to demonstrate that these data provide unique and self-evident solutions to the problems of petrogenesis and mineralization. The results of the investigations are presented in two volumes: the first includes mainly text and the second contains illustrations.  In the first volume, the state of the main problems of the genesis of igneous rocks with reference to Traps and related ore deposits is discussed, as well as short petrological descriptions of igneous complexes in the region, the mineral and geochemical diversity of the rocks, and aspects of the differentiation of basaltic melts and mineralization are described. Taking into account the vast number of publications on the petrology of Traps of the Noril’sk region, primary attention in the monograph is given to earlier unknown phenomena, as well as other aspects that are of great importance for solving genetic problems. Some exotic geologic targets such as the [NAME] differentiated cover, the magnetite lava flow of the Putorana Plateau, the magmatogenic breccia of [NAME] and others are described in detail.  The second volume contains an atlas of Rock Indications of igneous rock-types; formally identified reference rocks from all igneous complexes of the region, as well as photographs of thin sections of typical rocks and analytical tables of rocks and minerals from the key sections of sedimentary units and intrusions. Each rock type has been geochemically and petrographically analysed thereby providing a formal identity, complete with a photograph of the thin section.  Photomicrographs of the rocks in this book will be a useful aid in visualizing the diversity of rock types in the Traps; each photograph reflecting a unique combination of minerals. | <p>Consists out of two volumes: Volume 1 provides a detailed account on petrology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the Siberian Traps</p><p>Volume 2 is a very comprehensive and high quality atlas of 350 colour photomicrographs</p><p>Is an all-embracing tome on the topic, dealing with aspects of mineralization unknown in the western world</p><p>Can be used for predictive targeting of mineral deposits</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-81-322-1782-4 | Earth Sciences | Sengupta | [NAME], Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India | Recent Trends in Modelling of Environmental Contaminants |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 449 | Hard cover | Book | I, 449 p. 96 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Earth Sciences | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management | SC215000 | RNF | Earth Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer India | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] and Base Line Calibrations for NORM and TENORM Studies.- Arsenic Fate and Transport in the Groundwater-soil-plant System: An Understanding of Suitable Rice Paddy Cultivation in Arsenic Enriched Areas.- Geophysical Signatures for Detection of Fresh Water and Saline Water Zones.- Prevention and Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage: An Overview.- Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic Method - A Shallow Subsurface Investigation Technique for Geophysical Applications.- Treatment of Industrial Wastewater.- Environmental Effects of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.- Applications of Remote Sensing, GIS and Geostatistics in the Study of Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater.- Modeling Radon behaviour for Characterizing and Forecasting Geophysical Variables at the Atmosphere-soil Interface. | The book deals primarily with the aspects like energy resources and its proper utilization, disposal of various forms of wastes and its effects and effects of major catastrophic events like nuclear disasters, global warming, etc. It also deals with the choice of suitable disposal sites for solid and hazardous waste, which is growing at an extremely rapid pace due to rapid industrialization, population growth (primarily in countries like India and China) and urbanization. In addition groundwater contamination due to various causes and its effect on the food chain is also amply discussed. The book is specifically aimed with the state-of-art information regarding research and development in these areas of study, coupled to extensive modelling and case based results obtained, both from India as well as other countries. The book is extremely instructive for the students, research workers, scientists, faculty members in Applied Physics, [NAME], [NAME] and Exploration, Ground Water Geochemistry, Mathematical Modeling Techniques in Earth Sciences, Near Surface Geophysics and Earth and Environmental Sciences. | <p>Discusses important aspects with pertinent and recent case studies</p><p>Elucidates various aspects of modelling and interpretation of the environmental contaminants and subsequent remedial actions</p><p>Helps to frame proper policy guidelines for the specific type of contaminants based on relevant case studies</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-4-431-54876-8 | Earth Sciences | Shaw | [NAME], Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; [NAME], Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan | Civil Society Organization and Disaster Risk Reduction | The Asian Dilemma | Disaster Risk Reduction |  | 1 | 2014 | 291 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 291 p. 55 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Natural Hazards | SCG32000 | RNR | Methodology of the Social Sciences | SCX17000 | JHBC | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Overview and introduction of role of Civil Society Organization in Risk Reduction.- Policy and [NAME]: General Issues.- Policy and [NAME]: Experience from launch of national disaster risk reduction platform in Afghanistan and strategic national action plan.- Policy and [NAME]: Specific case of Indonesia.- Knowledge, Education and Training: General Issues. | Civil society organizations (CSOs) have played important roles over the years in the disaster field.  Starting from the traditional approach of response and relief, the emphasis has gradually shifted to disaster risk reduction.  From international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to national and local NGOs, all stakeholders have recognized the significance of and need for community-based risk reduction. In their different capacities they have endeavored to establish links to the policy options at the local and national levels.  There still are many issues that remain untouched by CSOs, however, and local CSOs face special challenges in resources in terms of human, financial, and technical issues.    Drawing examples from Asia, this book is structured on the roles of CSOs according to the Hyogo Framework for Action priority areas: policy making, risk assessment, education and training, underlying risk factors, and response–recovery.  The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies.  The book provides a clear view of the current trends of research in the field and furnishes basic knowledge on these important topics.  Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply the knowledge collected here to policy and decision making. | <p>The first book on the role of civil society organizations in disaster risk reduction in Asia</p><p>The authors come from both academic and practitioner background, with in-depth field experiences</p><p>Covers diverse issues on health, education, social issues related to disaster risk reduction</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8637-9 | Earth Sciences | Srbulov | [NAME], Isleworth, UK | Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering | With Equations, Tables, Graphs and Check Lists | Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering | 29 | 1 | 2014 | 273 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 273 p. 146 illus., 6 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | SCT23020 | RBP | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-05-18 00:00:00 |  |  | GEO-INVESTIGATIONS.- Methodology and stages of site investigations.- Non-intrusive geophysical and remote sensing [NAME] by boring and digging.- Extent of site investigations.- Reporting of results.- Summary.- GEO-TESTING.- Field tests.- Laboratory tests.- Summary.- GEO-PROPERTIES.- Soil properties.- Rock properties.- Summary.- GEO-HAZARDS.- Hydraulic failure.- Erosion.- Liquefaction.- Rock dissolving and caves.- Collapse of soil structure.- Subsidence of ground [NAME] of soil and rock.- Slope instability.- Contamination.- Vibration.- Earthquakes.- Volcanoes.- [NAME] ordnance (UXO).- Ground gases.- Rock burst.- Summary.- GEO-STRUCTURES.- Ground slopes.- Foundations.- Retaining walls.- Anchors, bolts and nails.- Reinforced soil.- [NAME] and shafts.- Pipes.- Landfills.- Fill and tailing dams.- Road and railway subgrade.- Offshore foundations.- Summary.- GEO-WORKS.- Excavation and compaction.- Drainage.- Grouting.- Mixing.- Separation.- Freezing.- Blasting.- Underpinning.- Soil washing and waste solidification/stabilisation.- Field measurements and observational method.- Remote sensing.- Asset management.- Forensic investigation.- Summary. | 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 of ground engineering skips lengthy definitions to highlight best practice and methods proven most effective. While reflecting codes and standards, it also fills the gaps with non-standard approaches when existing ones are skimpy on practical details or agreement. Enhanced by 146 illustrations and 83 tables, the Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering points users to supporting information and data through its extensive reference list.Audience: This book is of interest to everyone involved in practical geo-engineering. | <p>Intended for professionals to serve as a "fighting kit" or "external memory"</p><p>Easy to take along to engineering sites</p><p>A simple and comprehensive book designed for frequent use</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04204-6 | Earth Sciences | Weber | [NAME], GFZ, German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany; Ute Münch, Coordination Office GEOTECHNOLOGIEN, Potsdam, Germany | Tomography of the Earth’s Crust: From Geophysical Sounding to Real-Time Monitoring | GEOTECHNOLOGIEN Science Report No. 21 | Advanced Technologies in Earth Sciences |  | 1 | 2014 | 176 | Hard cover | Book | X, 176 p. 84 illus., 28 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Earth Sciences | Geophysics/Geodesy | SCG18009 | PHVG | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Earth Sciences | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-18 00:00:00 |  | 4D Spectral Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) a diagnostic imaging tool for the characterization of subsurface structures and processes (4D-EIT).- From Airborne Data Inversion to In-Depth Analysis (AIDA).- Monitoring and Imaging based on Interferometric Concepts (MIIC).- Mining Environments: [NAME] and Simultaneous Inversion (MINE).- Three-dimensional Multi-Scale and Multi-Method Inversion to Determine the Electrical Conductivity Distribution of the Subsurface Using Parallel Computing Architectures (Multi-EM).- Multi-Scale S-Wave Tomography for Exploration and Risk Assessment of Development Sites (MuSaWa).- Seismic Observations for Underground Development ([NAME] for Applied Seismic Tomography (TOAST).- Tomographic Methods in Hydrogeology (TOMOME). | The research work on the topic of ‘‘Tomography of the Earth’s Crust: From Geophysical Sounding to Real-Time Monitoring’’ has focused on the development of cross-scale multiparameter methods and their technological application together with the development of innovative field techniques. Seismic wave field inversion theory, diffusion and potential methods were developed and optimized with respect to cost and benefit aspects.This volume summarizes the scientific results of nine interdisciplinary joint projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in the framework of the Research and Development Program GEOTECHNOLOGIEN.Highlights and innovations presented cover many length scales and involve targets ranging from applications in the laboratory, to ground water surveys of heterogeneous aquifer, geotechnical applications like tunnel excavation, coal mine and CO2 monitoring and the imaging and monitoring of tectonic and societally relevant objects as active faults and volcanoes.To study these objects, the authors use the full spectrum of geophysical methods (ultrasonics, seismic and seismology, electromagnetics, gravity, and airborne) in combination with new methods like seismic interferometry, diffuse wave field theory and full-wave-form inversion in 3D and partially also in 4D.Geophysical Sounding to Real-Time Monitoring’’ has focused on the development of cross-scale multiparameter methods and their technological application together with the development of innovative field techniques. Seismic wave field inversion theory, diffusion and potential methods were developed and optimized with respect to cost and benefit aspects.This volume summarizes the scientific results of nine interdisciplinary joint projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in the framework of the Research and Development Program GEOTECHNOLOGIEN.Highlights and innovations presented cover many length scales and involve targets ranging from applications in the laboratory, to ground water surveys of heterogeneous aquifer, geotechnical applications like tunnel excavation, coal mine and CO2 monitoring and the imaging and monitoring of tectonic and societally relevant objects as active faults and volcanoes.To study these objects, the authors use the full spectrum of geophysical methods (ultrasonics, seismic and seismology, electromagnetics, gravity, and airborne) in combination with new methods like seismic interferometry, diffuse wave field theory and full-wave-form inversion in 3D and partially also in 4D.2 monitoring and the imaging and monitoring of tectonic and societally relevant objects as active faults and volcanoes.To study these objects, the authors use the full spectrum of geophysical methods (ultrasonics, seismic and seismology, electromagnetics, gravity, and airborne) in combination with new methods like seismic interferometry, diffuse wave field theory and full-wave-form inversion in 3D and partially also in 4D. | <p>Offers a combination of different tomographic methods</p><p>Presents new findings on real-time monitoring of underground structures</p><p>Includes sample applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-540-77613-0 | Environment | Albrecht | [NAME], Brandenburg University of Technology Cot, Cottbus, Germany; [NAME], Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Cottbus, Germany; [NAME], Brandenburg University of Technology Cot, Cottbus, Germany; [NAME], Brandenburg University of Technology Cot, Cottbus, Germany | Implementing Adaptation Strategies by Legal, Economic and Planning Instruments on Climate Change |  | Environmental Protection in the European Union | 4 | 1 | 2014 | 330 | Hard cover | Book | X, 330 p. 45 illus., 31 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Environment | Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice | SCU16002 | LNKJ | International Environmental Law | SCR19070 | LBBP | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Adaptation to Climate Change in the International Climate Change Regime: Challenges and Responses.- 2. Advancing Forest-Related Adaptation: Options for Adaptation-Oriented REDD+.- 3. Innovation, Adaptation and Climate Change Law.- 4. Managing Adaptation: Developing a Learning Infrastructure in the United States’ Federal System.- 5. Adaptation Strategies in the Netherlands.- 6. Liability for Damage Caused by Climate Change – A Way to Internalize the Costs of Adaptation?.- 7. Strategy Development and Risk Management in the Context of Emission Rights Trading.- 8. The Possibilities and Potential Advantages of the Life Cycle Assessment in the Framework of Climate Change Mitigation.- 9. Framework for Analysing Institutional Capacity for Wetland Management – The Case of the Gemenc Floodplain.- 10. Adaptation to Climate Change in Developing Countries: A Need in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.- 11. Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation: An Economic Perspective.- 12. Risk Management and Climate Change: A question of Insurability.- 13. The Cumulative Impacts of Climate Change on Subsistence Agriculture in the Sudano-Sahel Zone of Cameroon: Enhancing Adaptation Policies.- 14. Climate Change in Cameroon and its Impacts on Agriculture.- 15. Cameroon’s Sustainable Forest Management Initiatives with Potentials for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.- 16. The Renewable Energy Resource Act (EEG) as German Way of a Future-Oriented Energy Policy Change.- 17. Climate Change Effects on Agriculture and Water Resources Availability in Syria.- 18. Crowdsourcing and Climate Change: Applications of Collaborative Information Systems for Monitoring and Response.- 19. Beside Adaptation: Concepts for the Future. | The causes and effects of climate change are just as varied as the proposed solutions and approaches for dealing with the problem. Given the global character of climate change, comprehensive global cooperation is called for that leads to effective and appropriate international action in accordance with the respective responsibilities. These will inevitably differ depending on the capabilities and the social and economic situations of the respective actors. The contributions in this book present a variety of ideas, approaches and tools regarding the adaptation to climate change in specific countries and regions. In addition to examining (existing) legal instruments, they also focus on the implementation of economic instruments and planning tools, as well as their (further) development. Rather than simply discussing strategies to counteract climate change by reducing emissions, the authors also search for ways of actively adapting to climate change. | <p>Examines (existing) legal instruments regarding the adaptation to climate change</p><p>Focuses on the implementation and development of economic instruments and planning tools</p><p>Proposes new ways of actively adapting to climate change</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8788-8 | Environment | Bengtsson | [NAME], International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland; R.-M. Bonnet, International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland; [NAME], International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland; G. Destouni, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; R. Gurney, University of Reading, Reading, UK; [NAME], Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Bergen, Norway; [NAME], Center for the Study of the Biosphere from Space, Toulouse, France; [NAME], Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Kjeller, Norway; M. Rast, ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy | The Earth's Hydrological Cycle |  | Space Sciences Series of ISSI | 46 | 1 | 2014 | 280 | Hard cover | Book | X, 280 p. 200 illus., 140 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Environment | Climate Change | SCU12007 | RNPG | Atmospheric Sciences | SCG36000 | RB | Environment | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Foreword.- Review of understanding of Earth’s hydrological cycle: Observations, theory and modeling.- [NAME] in water cycle research.- Physically consistent responses of the global atmospheric cycle in models and observations.- Quantifying and reducing uncertainties in the large scale response of the water cycle.- Conceptual problems in Land Surface Data Assimilation.- Initialisation of land surface variables for Numerical Weather Prediction.- Closing the gaps in our knowledge of the hydrological cycle over land: Conceptual problems.- Toward improved estimation of the dynamic topography and ocean circulation in the high latitude and Arctic Ocean.- Sea Surface Salinity Observations from Space with SMOS satellite: a new tool to better monitor the marine branch of the water cycle.- Role of ocean in the variability of Indian summer monsoon rainfall.- Perspectives in modeling climate-hydrology interactions.- Downscaling satellite precipitation with emphasis on extremes.- Global snow mass measurements and the effect of stratigraphic detail on inversion of microwave brightness [NAME] in the Earth's hydrological cycle: Assessments of glacier mass and runoff changes on global and regional scales.- Observing global surface water flood dynamics.- Arctic climate and water change: Model and observation relevance for assessment and adaptation.- Irrigation effects on hydro-climatic change: Basin-wise water balance-constrained quantification and cross-regional comparison. | 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 available water on Earth resides in the oceans. Parts are locked up in the land ice on Greenland and Antarctica and a smaller part is estimated to exist as groundwater. If all the ice over the land and all the glaciers were to melt, the sea level would rise by some 80 m. In comparison, the total amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is small; it amounts to ~ 25 kg/m2, or the equivalent of 25 mm water for each column of air. Yet atmospheric water vapor is crucial for the Earth’s energy balance. The book gives an up to date presentation of the present knowledge.Previously published in Surveys in Geophysics, Volume 35, No. 3, 2014 | ​ | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-53872-8 | Environment | Brueckner | [NAME], Murdoch University, [NAME], WA, Australia; [NAME], Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia; Robyn Mayes, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia; [NAME], Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia | [NAME] or Cure ? | On the Sustainability of Development in Western Australia | CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance |  | 1 | 2014 | 281 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 281 p. 9 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Environment | Sustainable Development | SCU34000 | RNU | Development Economics | SCW12014 | KCM | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Curse or Cure?.- The Politics of Development in Western Australia.- A Review of the Resources Sector in Western Australia.- Ethics of Deployment.- Resources, Global Production Networks and Regional Development.- CSR in the Resource Sector of Western Australia.- Gendered Dimensions of Resource Extraction.- Mining and [NAME] Advancement.- Too Close to the Wheels of Progress: A Perspective on a Community's Experience.- Oil and Gas and Tourism in the West Kimberley, Australia.- Sustaining Local Communities: Mining Automation and Local Benefits.- Social Impacts of Fly-in / Fly-out Work Practices.- Mining and Sustainable Local Communities.- Mining and Biodiversity.- Regulating the Resource Juggernaut.- Water, Development and the Extractive Industrial State.- Enduring Community Value from Mining.- Challenging the 'Resource Curse' in Australian Regions in Transition.- Geotourism - A Sustainable Development Alternative for Western Australia?.- Indigenous Culture and Health.- Reconciling Tensions: A Way Forward? | Globalisation and rapid social and environmental change in recent decades have brought into sharper focus not only the benefits but also the costs of economic development. The once assumed link between economic development and societal well-being is being increasingly questioned in the face of growing social and environmental problems and unfulfilled expectations concerning political and commercial decision-makers. The orthodox development dogma is being tested in particular in resource-based economies such as Western Australia, where globalisation pressures and the concomitant rise in the demand for natural resources highlight the difficulties of effectively balancing  broader societal interests with those of industry and the state. This book provides a critical review of the socio-political, environmental and cultural state of play in Western Australia, offering an analysis of how resource-based developments are shaping the state and its people. | <p>Addresses often unanswered questions about the costs and benefits of resource-based development</p><p>The first book to offer a suitably comprehensive critique of Western Australia's development path</p><p>Provides a multi-facetted perspective thanks to its truly cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional authorship</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8776-5 | Environment | Cao | Giacomo Cao, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; [NAME], University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy | Current Environmental Issues and Challenges |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 260 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 260 p. 152 illus., 97 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Environment | Pollution, general | SCU35000 | RNP | Environmental Science and Engineering | SCG37000 | TQ | Environment | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Air Pollution and Health Effects.- Air Pollution from Mobile Sources: Formation, Effects and Abatement Strategies.- Air Quality Modelling and its Applications.- Fuel Cell Technology and Materials.- Engineering Aspects related to the Use of Microalgae for Biofuels Production and CO2 Capture from Flue Gases.- Concentrating Solar Energy Technologies.- Probiotics for Environmental Sanitation: Goals and Example.- Dust Removal and Collection Techniques.- The Role of Catabolic Plasmids in Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons.- On the Exploitation of Self-propagating High-temperature Reactions for Environmental Protection.- Glyphosate : Safety Risks, Biodegradation and Bioremediation.- Bioleaching of Metals as Eco-Friendly Technology.- Biodiversity.- Passive Sampling Technologies for the Monitoring of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants in Seawater.- A Review of Green Business.- Grid/Cloud Computing as new Paradigms for Collaborative Problem Solving and Shared Resources Management in Environmental Sciences. | Few books currently exist that cover such a wide spectrum of topics. The chapters dealing with air pollution from mobile sources, air pollution and health effects and air quality modelling fall into the air pollution category while the ones related to microalgae for carbon dioxide sequestration/biofuels production, fuel cells, and solar energy technology, respectively, can be ascribed to the energy topic. Several technologies to handle a wide spectrum of environmental pollutants are taken into account in numerous chapters. The chapter on biodiversity is clearly related to the conservation issue, while the water pollution subject is tackled by the chapter on water quality monitoring. Finally, a general analysis on green business, as well as a chapter on grid/cloud computing technology for collaborative problem solving and shared resources management conclude the work. Because of its breadth of coverage, this book is particularly useful as a graduate text. | <p>Presents the latest environmental research horizons, including the use of grid/cloud computing technology in the environmental field, the use of biotechnology, and sustainable energy</p><p>Few books currently exist that cover such a wide spectrum of topics, making this an essential text</p><p>Structured to allow the user rapid access to the subject of interest</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04875-8 | Environment | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; Ana Rovisco, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; [NAME], Wageningen University & Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands; [NAME], Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Norrköping, Sweden; [NAME], European Environment Agency, Copenhagen K, Denmark; [NAME], PBI Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, The Hague, The Netherlands; [NAME], Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford, Oxford, UK | Adapting to an Uncertain Climate | Lessons From Practice |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 203 | Hard cover | Book | X, 203 p. 38 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Climate Change | SCU12007 | RNPG | Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts | SC313000 | RN | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction to the Use of Uncertainties to Inform Adaptation Decisions.- 1.1 Why Is Guidance on the Role of Uncertainty Needed and Who Is It For?- 1.2 Why Is It Important to Include Uncertainties in Adaptation Planning?- 1.3 What Information Is Included in This Book and Where Can I Find It?- 1.4 How Can This Publication Be Used?- Suggested Readings.- 2. Background On Uncertainty Assessment Supporting Climate Adaptation Decision-Making.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Uncertainties in Climate Change.- 2.3 Uncertainty Typology.- 2.4 Methods of Assessing Uncertainty.- 2.5 Decision-Making Frameworks Under Climate Change Uncertainty.- 2.6 Using Uncertainty Assessment in Decision-Making Practice On Climate Adaptation.- 2.7 Cases, Types of Uncertainty, and Methods As Used in Chapter 4.- 2.8 Communicating Uncertainty Assessment To Policy-Makers and Decision-Makers.- 2.9 Conclusions.- 3. How Is Uncertainty Addressed in the Knowledge Base For National Adaptation Planning?- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Overview of National Adaptation Activities.- 3.3 Consideration of Uncertainty in the Knowledge Base For Adaptation.- 3.4 Conclusions.- 4. Showcasing Practitioners’ Experiences.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Real Life Case Studies.- 5. Making Adaptation Decisions Under Uncertainty - Lessons From Theory And Practice.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 A New Support Framework For Adaptation Decisions Under Uncertainty.- 5.3 What Has Practice Shown Us?- 5.4 Dealing With Uncertainty in Adaptation Decision-Making.- 5.5 Guidance and Recommendations.- 5.6 Final Remarks.- Index. | Climate change highlights the challenges for long-term policy making in the face of persistent and irreducible levels of uncertainties. It calls for the development of flexible approaches, innovative governance and other elements that contribute to effective and adaptive decision-making. Exploring these new approaches is also a challenge for those involved in climate research and development of adaptation policy.The book provides a dozen real-life examples of adaptation decision making in the form of case studies:·         Water supply management in Portugal, England and Wales and Hungary·         Flooding, including flood risk in Ireland, coastal flooding and erosion in Southwest France, and flood management in Australia’s Hutt River region·         Transport and utilities, including the Austrian Federal railway system, public transit in Dresden, and Québec hydro-electric power·         Report examining communication of large numbers of climate scenarios in Dutch climate adaptation workshops. | <p>Benefits policy developers and advisors, practitioners, researchers and others interested in dealing with uncertainty in climate adaptation decision-making</p><p>Offers case studies from different geographical regions and a wide variety of real-life adaptation situations</p>Presents a new support framework for climate change adaptation decisions under uncertainty | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8681-2 | Environment | Carating | [NAME], Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; [NAME], Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; [NAME], Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines | The Soils of the Philippines |  | World Soils Book Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 660 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 660 p. 226 illus., 219 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Environment | Soil Science & Conservation | SCU28000 | RBGB | Entomology | SCL25090 | PSVT7 | Environment | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- The Soils of the Lowlands.- The Soils of the Uplands.- The Soils of the Hills and Mountains.- Soils and the Philippine Economy.- [NAME] and [NAME]. | The first soil survey in the Philippines was done by Mr. [NAME], an American soil scientist in the province of Batangas in 1903. The Soils of the Philippines, however, is the first comprehensive summary of more than a century of soil-survey work in this country. It integrates the soil concepts of the reconnaissance soil-survey results, which commenced as early as 1934 and continued until the mid 1960s, with the semi-detailed soil surveys that continue to this day. The result is the first-ever genetic key for classifying Philippine soils at soil series level; thus, making it possible for any newcomers to the soil survey field to confidently produce their own soil map, at a more detailed map scale, to suit the project requirements.This book brings together discussions on soils and soil mapping units and up-to-date international techniques and technologies. It makes soils relevant to current political realities and national issues. As soil survey moves from a reductionist agricultural-development planning tool to a more holistic and integrated approach, to enable us to understand our dynamic and complex environment, The Soils of the Philippines will be the only source of authoritative and updated data on soil resources for macro-level resource management planning for decades to come.With a vanishing breed of experienced soil surveyors, not only in the Philippines but also worldwide, it may remain the only book on Philippine soils for the next hundred years or more. Since soils follow a geological and not a human time frame, the contents of this volume will stay relevant for soil surveyors even in a fast changing world.As the country leaps from an agricultural economy towards modernization and a more diversified economic base, some of the soil series in the Philippines, for example the Guadalupe series underlying the skyscrapers of Makati City, are becoming extinct as a result of urban development. Therefore, this book serves as the repository for the soils that we possess, the soils that have been lost through decades of urbanization while, at the same time, it creates a soil classification system for the soils we are yet to discover. | <p>The book shows soil thematic layers which are overlain on satellite images as base map</p><p>The book contains an updated soil map to consolidate several decades of soil survey activities</p><p>The book contains a first ever master listing of all soil series in the Philippines</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8726-0 | Environment | [NAME] | [NAME], Murdoch University, [NAME], WA, Australia; [NAME], Murdoch University, [NAME], WA, Australia | Historical Perspectives of Fisheries Exploitation in the Indo-Pacific |  | MARE Publication Series | 12 | 1 | 2014 | 269 | Hard cover | Book | I, 269 p. 49 illus., 8 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Marine & Freshwater Sciences | [NAME] | RBKF | Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management | SCL25080 | RNKH | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction: Historical Perspectives of Fisheries Exploitation in the Indo-Pacific.- 2. Unsettled Seas: Towards a History of Marine Animal Populations in the Central Indo-Pacific.- 3. Changing practice in the Madras marine fisheries: legacies of the Fish Curing Yards.- 4. History of shark fishing in Indonesia.- 5. A history of whaling in the Philippines: A glimpse of the past and current distribution of whales.- 6. Brackish water shrimp farming and the growth of aquatic monocultures in coastal Bangladesh.- 7. Evolution and development of the Taiwanese offshore tuna fishery.- 8. History of industrial tuna fishing in the Pacific Islands.- 9. Southern Bluefin Tuna: a contested history.- 10. The NSW steam trawl fishery on the south-east continental shelf of Australia, 1915-1961.- 11.Exploiting [NAME] and [NAME] in Western Australia: the Commercial Marine Turtle Fishery.- 12. Shifting baselines or shifting currents: an environmental history of fish and fishing in the south-west capes region of Western Australia.- 13. Shark Bay snapper: science, policy, and the decline and recovery of a marine recreational fishery.- 14. Conclusion: Learning from Asian and Indo-Pacific Fisheries History. | The waters of the Indo-Pacific were at the centre of the global expansion of marine capture fisheries in the twentieth century, yet surprisingly little has been written about this subject from a historical perspective. This book, the first major study of the history of fishing in Asia and Oceania, presents the case-studies completed through the History of Marine Animal Populations (HMAP) initiative. It examines the marine environmental history and historical marine ecology of the Indo-Pacific during a period that witnessed the dramatic escalation of industrial fishing in these seas. | <p>Brings together the case studies completed through the History of Marine Animal Populations (HMAP) initiative</p><p>Breaks new ground in the study of marine environmental history and historical marine ecology</p><p>Adds fresh Indo-Pacific perspectives to the environmental history of the Earth’s seas</p><p>Topics include shark fishing, whaling, tuna fisheries, historical turtle fisheries, commercial steam trawling and more</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11648 | Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
 | 978-94-017-8732-1 | Environment | Day | [NAME], Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; [NAME], Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; [NAME], Environmental Defense Fund, Washington, DC, USA; [NAME], National Wildlife Federation, New Orleans, LA, USA | Perspectives on the Restoration of the Mississippi Delta | The Once and Future Delta | Estuaries of the World |  | 1 | 2014 | 333 | Hard cover | Book | I, 333 p. 82 illus., 60 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Environment | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Climate Change | SCU12007 | RNPG | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction: Perspectives on the Restoration of the Mississippi Delta.- 2. The Once and Future Delta.- 3. How Deltas Work: A Brief Look at the Mississippi River Delta in a Global Context.- 4. The Last Naturally Active Delta Complexes of the Mississippi River (LNDM): Discovery and Implications.- 5. Adapting to Change in the Lowermost Mississippi River: Implications for Navigation, Flood.- 6. Using What We Have: Optimizing Sediment Management in Mississippi River Delta Restoration to Improve the Economic Viability of the Nation.- 7. Fisheries in a Changing Delta.- 8. The Influence of Nutrients on the Coastal Wetlands of the Mississippi Delta.- 9. Complexities of Resilience: Adaptation and Change within Human Communities of Coastal Louisiana.- 10. The Importance of Mississippi Delta Restoration on the Local and National Economies.- 11. The Threats to the Value of Ecosystem Goods and Services of the Mississippi Delta.- 12. The Impact of Global Climate Change and Energy Scarcity on Mississippi Delta Restoration Moerschbaecher.- 13. Summary and Conclusions: The Cost of Inaction and the Need for Urgency. | Human impacts and emerging mega-trends such as climate change and energy scarcity will impact natural resource management in this century. This is especially true for deltas because of their ecological and economic importance and their sensitivity to climate change. The Mississippi delta is one of the largest in the world and has been strongly impacted by human activities. Currently there is an ambitious plan for restoration of the delta. This book, by a renown group of delta experts, provides an overview of the challenges facing the delta and charts - a way forward to sustainable management. | <p>An integrated coastal management approach to the Mississippi delta</p><p><p>Comprehensive approach to management of the delta ranging from geophysical to socio-economics</p><p><p>Includes fisheries, wetlands and eutrophication, navigation and  flood control, human communities, historical geology of the delta, river geomorphology, and sustainable management</p><p><p>Deals with future trends such as climate change and energy scarcity</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8677-5 | Environment | Fischer-Kowalski | Marina Fischer-Kowalski, Institute of Social Ecology Alpen Adria University, Vienna, Austria; [NAME], University of Copenhagen, [NAME], Denmark; [NAME], Institute of Social Ecology Alpen Adria University, Vienna, Austria; [NAME], Institute of Social Ecology Alpen Adria University, Vienna, Austria | [NAME] Legacy on Sustainability | Orientations for Contemporary Research | Human-Environment Interactions | 4 | 1 | 2014 | 265 | Hard cover | Book | XXVII, 265 p. 44 illus., 22 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Sustainable Development | SCU34000 | RNU | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | PART I: [NAME]’s Intellectual Heritage.- 1. Ester Boserup: An Interdisciplinary Visionary Relevant for Sustainability.- 2. “Finding Out Is My Life”: Conversations with [NAME] in the 1990s.- 3. Boserup’s Theory on Technological Change as a Point of Departure for the Theory of Sociometabolic Regime Transition.- PART II Land Use, Technology and Agriculture.- 4. The Dwindling Role of Population Pressure in Land Use Change – a Case from the South West Pacific.- 5. Conceptual and Empirical Approaches to Mapping and Quantifying Land-Use Intensity.- 6. Malthusian Assumptions, Boserupian Response in Transition to Agriculture Models.- 7. Reconciling Boserup with [NAME]: Agrarian Change and Soil Degradation in Olive Orchards in Spain (1750-2000).- 8. Beyond [NAME]: The Role of Working Time in Agricultural Development.- PART III: Population and Gender.- 9. Following Boserup’s Traces: From Invisibility to Informalisation of Women’s Economy to Engendering Development in Translocal Spaces.- 10. Daughters of the Hills: Gendered Agricultural Production, Modernisation, and Declining Child Sex Ratios in the Indian Central Himalayas.- 11. Revisiting Boserup’s Hypotheses in the [NAME] of Africa.- 12. An Interpretation of Large-Scale Land Deals Using Boserup’s Theories of Agricultural Intensification, Gender and Rural Development.- 13. Labour Migration and Gendered Agricultural Asset Shifts in Southeastern Mexico: Two Stories of Farming Wives and Daughters.- 14. Working Time of Farm Women and Small-Scale Sustainable Farming in Austria.- 15. A Human Ecological Approach to [NAME]: Steps Towards Engendering Agriculture and Rural Development.- 16. Conclusions: Re-Evaluating Boserup in the Light of the Contributions to this Volume. | Arising from a scientific conference marking the 100th anniversary of her birth, this book honors the life and work of the social scientist and diplomat [NAME], who blazed new trails in her interdisciplinary approach to development and sustainability. | <p>The first comprehensive scientific publication on the life and work of [NAME] one of the pioneers of sustainability research </p><p>Includes contributions from experts in a wide range of disciplines: agricultural sciences, biology, geography, history, ecology, landscape planning, physics, sociology, environmental sciences and economics</p><p>Presents a cross-section of contemporary sustainability research, with a special focus on the role of society-nature interrelations, agriculture and gender</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04333-3 | Environment | Goncharuk | [NAME], Institute of Colloid and Water Chemistry National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine | Drinking Water | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 100 illus., 29 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Marine & Freshwater Sciences | [NAME] | RBKF | Physics, general | SCP00002 | PH | Environment | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chаpter 1: Role of water in human life.- Chаpter 2: Life-forming role of water in the latest discoveries and hypotheses.- Chаpter 3: Water clusters.- Chаpter 4: Drinking water. Factors affecting the quality of drinking water.- Chаpter 5: Peculiarities and problems of water decontamination.- Chаpter 6: Bio test as an evaluation method for the quality of drinking water.- Chаpter 7: Sos: drinking water. New state standard 'drinking water. Requirements and methods of quality control'.- Conclusion. | This book takes a broad and eclectic view of the water that all humanity depends upon, probing its role in human life and in the history of our planet, as well as surveying the latest scientific understanding of purification techniques and standards for the protection of water quality.The volume opens with a chapter on the role of drinking water in human life, which discusses the planet’s water resources, the quality of drinking water, water and health, the advent of water quality standards, “Green” chemistry and more. The chapter concludes by discussing the relationship of the biosphere and human civilization. Chapter Two explores the unique properties of water, the role of water in the scenario of development on Earth. Also covered is the current understanding of the importance of the isotopic composition of water, in particular the ratio of protium to deuterium, which is fundamental to life. The third chapter is devoted to Water Clusters, examining the structure, properties and formation of clusters. Also covered here is theoretical research on the interaction of water clusters with ozone, the impact of temperature on water clusters and more. Chapter Four is devoted to drinking water and factors affecting its quality. Discussion includes ecological and hygienic classification of centralized drinking water supply sources, water quality requirements, and problems and potentialities of drinking water preparation. The author introduces a new concept for supplying the population with high-quality drinking water. The fifth chapter examines the peculiarities and problems of water decontamination, with sections on chlorination, ozonation, the bactericidal effects of ultrasound and ultraviolet rays and more. Chapter Six offers a thorough exploration of the theory, means and methods of bio testing as an evaluation method for the quality of drinking water. The final chapter discusses new state standards for drinking water, as well as requirements and methods of quality control.The concluding selection relates the urgent need to measure, evaluate and protect the quality of drinking water and describes a new state standard of drinking water quality. | <p>Combines scientific data on drinking water with insight on its importance to the planet and its human inhabitants</p><p>Offers up-to-date information on methodology for testing and maintaining water quality</p><p>Discusses drinking water standards and quality control</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04083-7 | Environment | Hartemink | [NAME], University of Wisconsin – [NAME], [NAME], WI, USA; [NAME], University of Wisconsin – [NAME], [NAME], WI, USA | Soil Carbon |  | Progress in Soil Science |  | 1 | 2014 | 518 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 518 p. 135 illus., 80 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Environment | Soil Science & Conservation | SCU28000 | RBGB | Earth Sciences, general | SCG00002 | RB | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Soil Carbon in Space and Time.- Challenges for Soil Organic Carbon Research.- Micromorphology and Micromorphometry Techniques for Soil Organic Carbon Studies.- Soils as Generators and Sinks of Inorganic Carbon in Geologic Time.- Organic Carbon as a Major Differentiation Criterion in Soil Classification Systems.- Quantitatively Predicting Soil Carbon Across Landscapes.- On Soil Carbon Monitoring Networks.- A Novel Method for Measurement of Carbon on Whole Soil Cores.- Evolutionary Optimization of Spatial Sampling Networks Designed for the Monitoring of Soil Organic Carbon.- Distribution of Soil Organic Carbon in the Conterminous United States.- Overview of the U.S. Rapid Carbon Assessment Project: Sampling Design, Initial Summary and Uncertainty Estimates.- Part II: Soil Carbon Properties and Processes.- Molecular Models of Water and Cations Bridges in Humic Substances.- Rapid Evaluation of Soil Quality Based on Soil Carbon Reflectance.- Characterization of Soil Organic Substances by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry in Some Soils of Hungary.- Hot-Water-Soluble Organic Compounds Related to Hydrophobicity in Sandy Soils.- The Contribution of Soil Aggregates to Carbon Sequestration in Restored Urban Grasslands.- Contribution of Fungal Macromolecules to Soil Carbon Sequestration.- [NAME] and DNA Adsorption in Allophanic Soils and Paleosols.- Soil Microbial Biomass and C Storage of an Andosol.- Estimating Fine Resolution Carbon Concentration in an Intact Soil Profile By X-ray Fluorescence Scanning.- Probing Temperature-Dependent Organo-Mineral Interactions with Molecular Spectroscopy and Quartz Crystal Microgravimetry.- Storage of Total and Labile Soil Carbon Fractions Under Different Land-Use Types: A Laboratory Incubation Study.- Could Soil Acidity Enhance Sequestration of Organic Carbon in Soils?.- Part III: Soil Use and Carbon Management.- Is Percent ‘Projected Natural Vegetation Soil Carbon’ a Useful Indicator of Soil Condition?.- [NAME] and Soil Erosion Effects on Soil Organic Carbon in the Serrano.- River Basin (Chilean Patagonia).- Soil Carbon Sequestration with Improved Soil Management in Three Villages in India.- Assessment of Near-Surface Soil Carbon Content Across Several U.S. Cropland Watersheds.- Mineralizable Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics in Corn-Soybean Rotations in Glaciated Derived Landscapes of Northern Indiana.- Long-Term Soil Organic Carbon Changes as Affected by Crop Rotation and Bio-Covers in No-Till Crop Systems.- Perennial Grasslands are Essential for Long Term SOC Storage in the Mollisols of the North Central USA.- Soil Organic Carbon Redistribution by Erosion on Arable Fields.- Relating Soil Carbon and Soil Structure to Land Use Management.- Microbial Biomass Carbon and Nitrogen Under Different Maize Cropping Systems.- Mitigation Effect of Farmyard Manure Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Managed Grasslands in Japan.- [NAME] and Redistribution to Enhance Carbon Sequestration in Soils.- Part IV: Soil C and the Environment.- Soil Carbon Management and Climate Change.- Globalsoilmap and Global Carbon Predictions.- Distribution of Organic Carbon on the Soils of Antarctica.- [NAME] in Soils of Northern Eurasia.- Topsoil Organic [NAME] of Europe.- Soil Organic Carbon Content in the Topsoils of Agricultural Regions in Croatia.- Soil Carbon Variability in Some Hungarian and Croatian Soils.- Stratification Ratios of Soil Organic Matter in Agro-Ecosystems in Northeastern Brazil.- [NAME] at the Regional Scale in Southern Brazil Estimated with the Century Model.- Soil CO2 Fluxes From Different Ages of Oil Palm in Tropical Peatland of Sarawak, Malaysia.- Soil Organic Carbon Stocks, Changes and CO2 Mitigation Potential by Alteration of Residue Amendment Pattern in China.- Soil Organic Carbon Stocks Under Plantation Crops And Forest in the Rain | Few topics cut across the soil science discipline wider than research on soil carbon. This book contains 48 chapters that focus on novel and exciting aspects of soil carbon research from all over the world. It includes review papers by global leaders in soil carbon research, and the book ends with a list and discussion of global soil carbon research priorities.Chapters are loosely grouped in four sections: § Soil carbon in space and time § Soil carbon properties and processes § Soil use and carbon management § Soil carbon and the environmentA wide variety of topics is included: soil carbon modelling, measurement, monitoring, microbial dynamics, soil carbon management and 12 chapters focus on national or regional soil carbon stock assessments. The book provides up-to-date information for researchers interested in soil carbon in relation to climate change and to researchers that are interested in soil carbon for the maintenance of soil quality and fertility. Papers in this book were presented at the IUSS Global Soil C Conference that was held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. | <p>Focuses on the novel and exciting aspects of the soil carbon research</p><p>Presents the latest research and findings on soil carbon</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8647-8 | Environment | Iglesias | [NAME], Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Vigo, Spain; Lidia Fuentes, Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Vigo, Spain; [NAME], Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC), Barcelona, Spain | Cephalopod Culture |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 626 | Hard cover | Book | I, 626 p. 140 illus., 40 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Environment | Marine & Freshwater Sciences | [NAME] | RBKF | Invertebrates | SCL25058 | PSVT | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | PART I: Introduction.- PART II: Main cultured cephalopods.- PART III: Conclusions and future trends. | Cephalopod Culture is the first compilation of research on the culture of cephalopods. It describes experiences of culturing different groups of cephalopods: nautiluses, sepioids (Sepia officinalis, Sepia pharaonis, Sepiella inermis, Sepiella japonica Euprymna hyllebergi, [NAME] tasmanica), squids (Loligo vulgaris, Doryteuthis opalescens, Sepioteuthis lessoniana) and octopods (Amphioctopus aegina, [NAME] megalocyathus, Octopus maya, Octopus mimus, Octopus minor, Octopus vulgaris, Robsonella fontaniana). It also includes the main conclusions which have been drawn from the research and the future challenges in this field. This makes this book not only an ideal introduction to cephalopod culture, but also a valuable resource for those already involved in this topic. | <p>Provides details on methods used in the different stages of cephalopod culture: obtaining and maintaining brood stock, the spawning process, larval rearing and on growing</p><p>Includes recent breakthroughs (i.e. successful rearing of large octopus hatchlings on a wholly artificial diet of squid paste)</p><p>Emphasis on the additional economic benefits of cephalopod culture (such as restocking)</p><p>Contains a wealth of information on cephalopod constraints and bottlenecks in the culturing process</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8641-6 | Environment | Islam | [NAME], NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research College Park, MD, USA, Fort Collins, CO, USA; [NAME], ESSIC/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA; [NAME], IIT Delhi, Delhi, India; [NAME], Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; [NAME], Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India | Computational Intelligence Techniques in Earth and Environmental Sciences |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 266 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 266 p. 89 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Environment, general | SCU00009 | RN | Earth System Sciences | SCG35000 | RB | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-15 00:00:00 |  | Chapter 1: Computational intelligence techniques and applications.- Chapter 2: Vector Autoregression (VAR) Modeling and Forecasting on Temperature, Humidity and Cloud Coverage.- Chapter 3: Exploring the Behavior and Changing Trends of Rainfall and Temperature using Statistical Computing Techniques.- Chapter 4: Time Series Model Building and Forecasting on Maximum Temperature Data.- Chapter 5: GIS Visualization of Climate Change and Prediction of Human Responses. Chapter 6: Markov Chain Analysis of Weekly Rainfall Data for Predicting Agricultural Drought.- Chapter 7: Forecasting tropical cyclones in Bangladesh: a [NAME] renewal approach.- Chapter 8: Performance of Wavelet Transform on Models in Forecasting Climatic Variables.- Chapter 9: Analysis of Inter-annual Climate Variability Using Discrete Wavelet Transform.- Chapter 10:  Modelling of suspended sediment concentration carried in natural streams using fuzzy-genetic approach.- Chapter 11: Prediction of local scour depth downstream of bed sills using soft computing models.- Chapter 12: Evaluation of wavelet-based denoising approach in hydrological models linked to Artificial Neural Networks.- Chapter 13: Evaluation of Mathematical Models with utility Index: A Case Study from Hydrology. | 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 include artificial neural networks, support vector machines, fuzzy logic, decision-making algorithms, supervised and unsupervised classification algorithms, probabilistic computing, hybrid methods and [NAME]. Further topics given treatment in this volume include remote sensing, meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic modeling, climate change, environmental engineering and management, catastrophic natural hazards, air and environmental pollution and water quality. By linking computational intelligence techniques with earth and environmental science oriented problems, this book promotes synergistic activities among scientists and technicians working in areas such as data mining and machine learning. We believe that a diverse group of academics, scientists, environmentalists, meteorologists and computing experts with a common interest in computational intelligence techniques within the earth and environmental sciences will find this book to be of great value. | <p>Compiles a collection of recent developments of computational intelligence techniques in earth and environmental sciences</p><p>Discusses applications of computational intelligence techniques to find solutions to environmental problems</p><p>Discusses the trends of new and emerging computational intelligence techniques, especially the use of hybrid approaches  to deal with new and emerging environmental problems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8696-6 | Environment | Klöpffer | [NAME], LCA Consult & Review, Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Background and Future Prospects in Life Cycle Assessment |  | LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment |  | 1 | 2014 | 262 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 262 p. 25 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Environmental Science and Engineering | SCG37000 | TQ | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introducing Life Cycle Assessment and its Presentation in LCA Compendium.- The Role of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Development and Application.- The International Standards as the Constitution of Life Cycle Assessment: The ISO 14040 Series and its Offspring.- The UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative.- Life Cycle Assessment as reflected by The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment.- Strengths and Limitations of Life Cycle Assessment.- Challenges in Life Cycle Assessment: An Overview of Current Gaps and Research Needs.- Index. | Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has become the recognized instrument to assess the ecological burdens and human health impacts connected with the complete life cycle (creation, use, end-of-life) of products, processes and activities, enabling the assessor to model the entire system from which products are derived or in which processes and activities operate. This volume introduces the major new book series LCA Compendium - The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment. In this volume, the main drivers in the development of LCA are explored. The volume also discusses strengths and limitations in LCA as well as challenges and gaps, thus offering an unbiased picture of the state-of-the-art and future of LCA. | <p>The first volume of a major new book series: <i>LCA Compendium -The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment</i> </p><p>Offers experts’ perspectives on state-of-the-art LCA practice, including both strengths and limitations </p><p>Introduces LCA in a comprehensive manner, illuminating all aspects of LCA practice and application in detail</p><p>Provides historical information and references on the fundamentals of LCA practice and future development</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-39102-6 | Environment | [NAME] | [NAME], Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany; [NAME], Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany | Climate Adaptation Santiago |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 216 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 216 p. 27 illus., 3 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Climate Change | SCU12007 | RNPG | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Part I: Challenges for Urban Climate Change Adaptation.- Part II: Climate Change Impacts on the Urban-Regional level of Santiago de Chile.- Part III: Climate Change Impacts on Urban-Regional Level of Santiago de Chile: Key Sectors and Vulnerabilities.- Part IV: Adaptation Strategy: Developing Measures and Implementation. | This book addresses the complexity of urbanization, impacts of climate change and climate change adaptation for the metropolitan region of Santiago de Chile, with a special focus on the most pressing issues of natural hazards, water and energy supply. The book exemplifies a conceptual approach for the development of adaptation measures, their evaluation and implementation in a decision support framework at the science-policy interface. It builds on scientific analyses of social and natural scientists, a participatory process with local authorities and a mutual learning network between large agglomerations in Latin America. The book is written for scholars of urban management, climate change, planning, governance and hazard research, as well as practitioners in local, regional and international organizations concerned with climate change, climate change impacts, and adaptation in metropolitan regions. While the regional focus is on Latin America the concepts and lessons learned are applicable and relevant to megacities around the world.​ | <p>Offers integrative conceptual approach for addressing the whole chain of climate changes, expected impacts and vulnerabilities</p><p>Presents results from a learning process with scientists and decision-makers from six large agglomerations in the Latin American region</p><p>Specific focus on Latin America</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-1-4614-6921-6 | Environment | Kueper | [NAME], Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada; [NAME], HydroGeoLogic, Inc., Ashland, OR, USA; [NAME], Noblis, Center for Sustainability, Atlanta, GA, USA; [NAME], Rice University Environmental Science & Engineering, Houston, TX, USA | Chlorinated Solvent Source Zone Remediation |  | SERDP ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 716 | Hard cover | Book | LII, 716 p. 214 illus., 203 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 149 | Environment | Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology | SCU33000 | TQ | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- State of the Practice.- The Source Zone Remediation Challenge.- DNAPL Source Zone Characterization and Delineation for Remediation.- Advanced Diagnostics.- Modeling Source Zone Remediation.- Modeling Plume Responses to Source Treatment.- Flux-Based Site Assessment and Management.- Hydraulic Displacement.- In Situ Chemical Oxidation.- In Situ Chemical Reduction.- Surfactant and Cosolvent Flushing.- In Situ Bioremediation of Sources.- Natural Attenuation of Sources.- In Situ Thermal Treatment of Sources.- Combining Remedies.- Cost Considerations for Source Treatment Technologies.- Alternative Management Strategies.- Research and Development Needs.- Index. | The purpose of this book is to help engineers and scientists better understand dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) contamination of groundwater and the methods and technology used for characterization and remediation. Remediation of DNAPL source zones is very difficult and controversial and must be based on state-of-the-art knowledge of the behavior (transport and fate) of nonaqueous phase liquids in the subsurface and site specific geology, chemistry and hydrology. This volume is focused on the characterization and remediation of nonaqueous phase chlorinated solvents and it is hoped that mid-level engineers and scientists will find this book helpful in understanding the current state-of-practice of DNAPL source zone management and remediation. | <p>The seventh volume in the SERDP series</p><p>Represents the state of the practice of DNAPL source zone characterization, remediation and management</p>Useful to the technical practitioner as well as the research scientist and engineer in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-05265-6 | Environment | Maldonado | [NAME], American University, Washington, DC, USA; [NAME], University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; [NAME], University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, USA | Climate Change and [NAME] in the United States | Impacts, Experiences and Actions |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. 50 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 109 | Environment | Climate Change | SCU12007 | RNPG | Climate Change Management and Policy | SC314000 | RN | Environment | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-05-25 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples of the USA.- Justice Forward: Tribes, Climate Adaptation and Responsibility.- Culture, Law, Risk and Governance: Contexts of Traditional Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation.- The Impacts of Climate Change on Tribal Traditional Foods.- Indigenous Frameworks for Observing and Responding to Climate Change in Alaska.- Climate Change Impacts on the Water Resources of American Indians and [NAME] in the U.S..- Climate Change in Arid Lands and Native American Socioeconomic Vulnerability: The Case of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.- The Impact of Climate Change on Tribal Communities in the US: Displacement, Relocation, and Human Rights.- Cultural Impacts to Tribes from Climate Change Iinfluences on Forests.- Changing Streamflow on Columbia Basin Tribal Lands— Climate Change and Salmon.- Exploring Effects of Climate Change on Northern Plains American Indian Health.- The Effect of Climate Change on Glacier Ablation and [NAME] in the Nooksack River Basin and Implications on Pacific Salmonid Species Protection and Recovery.- Re-thinking Colonialism to Prepare for the Impacts of Rapid Environmental Change. | With a long history and deep connection to the Earth’s resources, indigenous peoples have an intimate understanding and ability to observe the impacts linked to climate change. Traditional ecological knowledge and tribal experience play a key role in developing future scientific solutions for adaptation to the impacts. The book explores climate-related issues for indigenous communities in the United States, including loss of traditional knowledge, forests and ecosystems, food security and traditional foods, as well as water, Arctic sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and relocation. The book also highlights how tribal communities and programs are responding to the changing environments. Fifty authors from tribal communities, academia, government agencies and NGOs contributed to the book.Previously published in Climatic Change, Volume 120, Issue 3, 2013. | <p>Written by a panel of experts in the effects of climate change on tribal communities</p><p>Proposes strategies of adaptation and gives a timely report on climate change impacts on indigenous communities</p><p>Applicable to all indigenous communities facing climate change</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-03439-3 | Environment | [NAME] | [NAME], Agence des aires marines protégées, Brest, France; [NAME], Université de Rennes 2, Rennes Cedex, France; Patrice Francour, Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France; [NAME], Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; [NAME], Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Station Marine de Dinard, [NAME], France; [NAME], Direction Régionale de l’Environnement de l’Aménagement et du Logement, Aix-en-Provence, France | [NAME] | From geographical to ecological perspectives |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 287 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 287 p. 110 illus., 90 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Marine & Freshwater Sciences | [NAME] | RBKF |  |  |  | Environment | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | PART I: Exploring the diversity of underwater seascape representations and frameworks.- Part II: Towards landscape ecology applied to the marine area.- Part III: Tools, methods and instruments for monitoring and modelling underwater seascapes. | While the European Landscape Convention adopted in Florence in 2000 by the European Council offers a public-action framework through a normative definition, the marine and submarine dimensions of landscapes are attracting growing interest from researchers worldwide. At a time when marine-conservation objectives are strongly endorsed by the Convention on Biological Diversity, the French Marine Protected Areas Agency, a public institution under the governance of the French Ministry of the Environment, has gathered prominent experts to draft the very first interdisciplinary overview of underwater seascapes, so as to initiate and lend direction to a wider reflection on this emerging research topic. | <p>The very first inter-disciplinary book about underwater seascapes</p><p><p>An answer to highlighting conservation marine issues</p><p><p>An object to interacting with cultural representations, technology innovations and public policies about the sea</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | [PHONE]-74-3 | Environment | Muthu | Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, Global Sustainability Services, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR | Assessment of Carbon Footprint in Different Industrial Sectors - Volume 2 |  | EcoProduction |  | 1 | 2014 | 526 | Hard cover | Book | X, 526 p. 80 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management | SCW23113 | KJMV5 | Environment | Monograph | Springer Singapore | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | A Review on Energy use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Derived of Worldwide Hake Fishing.- A Life Cycle Assessment Application: The Carbon Footprint of Beef in Flanders (Belgium).- [NAME] and Energy Estimation of Sugar Industry: An Indian Case Study.- Carbon Footprint as a Single Indicator in Energy Systems: The Case of Biofuels and CO2 Capture Technologies.- Reduction in Carbon Footprint of Coal Fired Thermal Power Plants by [NAME] and LED Lights in Households, Offices and Commercial Centres.- Assessment of Carbon Footprinting in the Wood Industry.- Carbon Footprint of Recycled Products: A Case Study of Recycled Wood Waste in Singapore.- Sector-wise Assessment of Carbon Footprint Across Major Cities in India.- The use of Carbon Footprint in the Wine Sector: Methodological Assumptions. | Followed by the previous part (Volume-1), Volume-2 of carbon footprint assessment book deals with the assessment of carbon footprint in different other sectors, which were not dealt in the first part. Attention on Carbon footprint is growing day-by-day from the public, government and media. Certainly it is one of the most important topics in the agenda of every nation, which is trying its best to reduce its carbon footprint to the maximum possible extent. Every manufacturing industry or sector would like to reduce the carbon footprint of its products and consumers are looking for the products which emit lower carbon emissions in their entire life cycle. Assessment of Carbon footprint for different products, processes and services and also carbon labeling of products have become familiar topics in the recent past in various industrial sectors. Every industry has its unique assessment and modeling techniques, allocation procedures, mitigation methods and labeling strategies for its carbon emissions. With this background, volume two of this book has been framed with dedicated chapters on carbon footprint assessment on various industrial sectors, apart from the ones covered in Volume 1. In each chapter, details pertaining to the assessment methodologies of carbon footprint followed in a particular industry, challenges in calculating the carbon footprint, case studies of various products in that particular industry, mitigation measures to be followed to trim down the carbon footprint, recommendations for further research are discussed in detail. | <p>First dedicated book pertaining to carbon labeling and the assessment of Carbon Footprint (CF) in various industrial sectors</p><p>Highlights carbon footprint assessment techniques in different industries with detailed case studies</p><p>Emphasizes the mitigation measures to reduce the carbon footprint in different industrial sectors</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-05376-9 | Environment | Wicke | [NAME], ESCP Europe, Berlin, Germany; [NAME] [NAME], Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kissing, Germany | The Climate Showdown | 11 December 2015 - A Final Call for a 2°max-Paris Protocol |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 145 | Hard cover | Book | X, 145 p. 6 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Environment | Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice | SCU16002 | LNKJ | Climate Change Management and Policy | SC314000 | RN | Environment | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Disastrous climate change.- The world climate conferences: more than just a 'conference circus'.- The main causes of previous failures: Basic structural flaws in an unjust global climate protection system.- The failure of climate change foreign policy and of the political advisory capabilities of climate science.- The Kyoto Show must NOT go on - Approaches for an effective global climate treaty 2015.- The 2 ° max strategy from Wicke /Schellnhuber / [NAME] 2010.- A strategy for saving the climate.- Climate showdown 2015: saving the climate, with a 2° max Paris Protocol as follow up to the Kyoto Protocol or a global climate catastrophe affecting billions. | The book one of the founders of (German) Environmental and Climate Economics Prof. Dr. [NAME] and the science journalist Dr. [NAME] show, why a 2°max-Paris Protocol as a follow - up Kyoto Protocol must be reached by 13 December 2015 and how this can be achieved.The basic article of Prof. [NAME] ([NAME]) Schellnhuber and Dr. [NAME] show, why a very realistic 4°C warmer world by 2100 must be avoided in any case. One of the most important climate scientists of the world and a Harvard M.Sc. show very intensively how important it will be for mankind all over the world to avoid this most realistic warming of our planet - without any overstatement. Their report is based on PIK-Report for the World Bank. | <p>Presents the ultimate call for a new and realistic Paris Protocol to replace the totally inefficient Kyoto Protocol</p><p>Details the tremendous climate dangers for billions of people in America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe</p><p>Suggests how scientists and responsible politicians can protect mankind from one of the most catastrophic and nearly unstoppable dangers</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-04431-6 | Geography | Baghel | [NAME], South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany | River Control in India | Spatial, Governmental and Subjective Dimensions | Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research |  | 1 | 2014 | 165 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 165 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Physical Geography | [NAME] | RGB | Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management | SC215000 | RNF | Geography | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-15 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Analytical Approaches to River Control.- Genealogy of the Hydraulic Mission.- Governmentality of River Embankment.- Subjectivity in Expert Advocacy.- Conclusion. | Large river systems throughout the planet have been dramatically transformed due to river control projects such as large dams and embankments. Unlike other major human impacts like anthropogenic climate change, the alteration of river systems has been deliberate and planned by a small, powerful set of experts. Taking India as a case study, this book examines the way experts transform the planet through their discourse by their advocacy of river projects. This book identifies the spatial aspects of the norms through which the ideal river and the deficient river in need of control are produced. The role of governmental rationality in explaining the seemingly irrational and counter-productive effects of large projects like Kosi river embankments is considered. Finally using autobiographical material, the subjectivity of expert advice is examined, questioning its presumed objectivity. By examining the different subjective stances arising from the same body of expertise, this book discusses the consequences this has for river control specifically and for the relation between expertise and environmental change in general. | <p>Demonstrates the spatial and material effects of expert discourse, thereby extending more conventional Foucauldian methods in the Social Sciences</p><p>Subjectivity of expertise is an overlooked and fruitful area of research</p><p>Contributes a South Asian case study to the literature in political ecology and human geography and frames it within discussions of planetary [NAME] | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8007-0 | Geography | Barale | [NAME], Joint Research Centre European Commission, Ispra, Italy; [NAME], University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany | Remote Sensing of the African Seas |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 421 | Hard cover | Book | XXVI, 421 p. 187 illus., 124 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Geography | Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry | SCJ13010 | [NAME] | Oceanography | SCG25005 | RBKC | Geography | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Atlantic Ocean - NW Africa.- Equatorial - SW Africa.- Southern Ocean - South Atlantic current / Circumpolar current interactions with - Agulhas current, retroflection, return current.- Indian Ocean - SE Africa.- South Equatorial current / East Africa Coastal current.- East Africa Coastal current / Somali current.- East Madagascar current.- Mozambique Channel current / eddies - Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea. | The African Seas include marginal basins of two major oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, a miniature ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and an infant ocean, the Red Sea. Understanding the wide spectrum of environmental features and processes of such a varied collection of marine and coastal regions requires that in situ observation systems be integrated and actually guided, by the application of orbital remote sensing techniques. This volume reviews the current potential of Earth Observations to help in the exploration of the marginal seas around Africa, by virtue of both passive and active techniques, working in several spectral ranges – i.e. measuring either reflected visible and near-infrared sunlight, as well as surface emissions in the thermal infrared and microwave spectral regions, or again the surface reflection of transmitted lidar or radar impulses of visible or microwave radiation. The in-depth evaluation of the advantages offered by each technique and spectral region and in particular by the development of advanced multi-technique systems, contributes to the assessment of the abundant natural resources that the Seas of Africa have to offer, of those in dear need of being – sustainably – exploited and of others that should be protected and maintained in their still pristine conditions. | <p>Focus on the issues, peculiarities and special challenges of the African Seas</p><p>Complete and thorough review of the current Earth Observations potential</p><p>Section devoted to multi-technique assessment of the marine environment</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-319-05412-4 | Geography | [NAME] | [NAME], Georgian Academy of Ecological Science, Tbilisi, Georgia; Zurab Davitashvili, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia; [NAME], Texas A and M University College of Engineering, College Station, TX, USA | The Geography of Georgia | Problems and Perspectives | World Regional Geography Book Series |  | 1 | 2015 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 186 illus., 148 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Geography | Economic Geography | SCJ12000 | RGCM | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | [NAME] | RBGL | Geography | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-08-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Section 1: Historical and Political Geography.- Ancient History.- Historical and Political Geography.- Ethnic Groups and Religions.- Demographics.- Sociocultural Geography.- Section 2: Geological Processes.- Geology.- Geodynamical Processes.- Glacial and Periglacial Processes.- Section 3: Ecological Processes.- Landscapes.- Deforestation and Reforestation.- Desertification.- Ecosystems.- Anthropogenic Impact on Environment.-Section 4: Developmental Geography.- Economical History.- Economics.- Natural Resources.- Sustainable Development.- Global Warming and Climate Change.-Law and Government. | This book discusses the political and economic history and geography of Georgia and the problems it has faced and how it has overcome and is overcoming them. At the end of the 20th century in a majority of countries in the world, successful resolution of social-economic, political, demographic and ecological problems was largely dependent on the protection of population and engineering-economic objects from natural disasters and the ensuring conditions for their sustainable development. These problems are most acute in mountainous regions, like Georgia, where unplanned development of natural ecosystems results in drastic consequences. It is therefore necessary to understand not only the probability of changing conditions (natural as well as political and demographic), but also the probability of the resulting economic losses. | <p>Provides glimpses into how Georgia came into being as a nation</p><p>Recounts the political and cultural evolution of Georgia</p><p>Addresses the place of Georgia in the modern world</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8535-8 | Geography | Crăciun | Cerasella Crăciun, "Ion Mincu" University for Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania; [NAME], "Ion Mincu" University for Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania | Planning and Designing Sustainable and [NAME] |  | Springer Geography |  | 1 | 2014 | 303 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 303 p. 126 illus., 117 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Landscape Architecture | SCK16003 | AMV | Geography | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 | 2014-02-03 00:00:00 |  | Part I: Introduction – Research / Method / Transdisciplinarity – METABOLISM.- Pluri, Inter and Transdisciplinarity Methods in Researching the Landscape Metabolism.- Part II:  Archetypal landscape – Philosophy / Epistemology / Semiotics – SPECIFICITY.- Living the space from [NAME] places and landscape as collective identity and memory.- Decoding Agricultural Landscape.- Part III Cultural landscape – Image / Photo / Space and Time – MEMORY.- Inventing Scotland: Photography, Landscape and National Identity.- Photography as exercise of memory in order to re-asses, re-compose and revive landscapes.- Part IV Ecological landscape – Cartography / Assessments / Geography – DYNAMICS.- Forest landscape history using diachronic cartography and GIS. Case study: Subcarpathian Prahova Valley, Romania.- GIS-based methodology for the analysis of regional landscapes and their changes based on land cover and use: a planning perspective aimed at conserving the natural heritage.- Part V Transition landscape – Periphery / Consumption / Decision – REAPPRAISAL.- Urban Culture, Urban Cultural Landscape.- The landscape of the urban peripheries- an alternative therapy.- Part VI Urban garden – Art / History / Landscape Architecture – BECOMING.- Viennese Modernism and Landscape Architecture.- Green walls.- Part VII Urban landscape – Revitalisation / Itinerary / Perception – ROUTE.- Spatial street network and urban traces around the Modernist boulevard in Bucharest.- Landscape rehabilitation through policies and urban interventions for reshaping mobility.- Part VIII Public space – Exercise / Project / Intervention – PARTICIPATION.- Living landscapes.- Reconditioning the urban texture through public interventions.- Media landscape.- Part IX Conclusion – Territory / Detail / Resilience –SUSTAINABILITY.- Part IX Conclusion – Territory / Detail / Resilience –SUSTAINABILITY.- Planning and designing sustainable and resilient landscapes – Conclusions and recommendations for further work. | This book deals with planning issues in landscape architecture, which start at the evaluation of the existing fabric of society, its history and memory, approached and conserved through photography, film and scenographic installations, a way in which the archetypes can be investigated, be it industrial derelict sites or already green spaces and cultural landscapes. It provides approaches to intervention, through rehabilitation and upgrade, eventually in participative manner. To such evaluation and promotion a couple of disciplines can contribute such as history of art, geography and communication science and of course (landscape) architecture. The field of landscape architecture reunites points of view from such different disciplines with a view to an active approach a contemporary intervention or conservation. The book presents case studies from several European countries (Romania, Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal) mostly for large landscape in the outskirts of the cities and in the parks. | <p>Provides a multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary view to landscape architecture from the points of view of architecture, geography, history and communication science</p><p>A guide to landscape planning, underlined by case studies on how to intervene on industrial landscape or using participative methods, which is useful to elaborate projects</p><p>Landscape seen as cultural heritage, with approaches to memory, including how this can be communicated</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8756-7 | Geography | Elmes | [NAME], West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA; [NAME], West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA; Jamison Conley, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA | Forensic GIS | The Role of Geospatial Technologies for Investigating Crime and Providing Evidence | Geotechnologies and the Environment | 11 | 1 | 2014 | 290 | Hard cover | Book | 290 p. 87 illus., 65 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Geography | Geographical Information Systems/Cartography | SCJ13000 | [NAME] | Criminology & Criminal Justice | SCX15000 | [NAME] | Geography | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: Concepts, Principles and Definitions.- Geospatial Technologies in the Courtroom.- Spatial Tracking Applications.- Spatial Technology Applications.- Using Near Repeat Analysis for Investigating Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending.- State Registration of Sex Offenders: Public Notification, Web Mapping & Spatial Issues.- The SDIK Police Model: How to Make the Invisible Visible.- Spatial Analysis of Fear of Crime and Police Calls for Service: An Example and Implications for Community Policing.- Police Use of Force: The Spatial Distribution of Force Factors.- Mapping Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Liquor Law Violation Citations During Oktoberfest in the College Town of La Crosse, Wisconsin.- A Web-based GIS for Crime Mapping and Decision Support.- Use of Geographically Weighted Regression on Ecology of Crime, Response to Hurricane in Miami, Florida.- Delineating Legal Forest Boundaries to Combat Illegal Forest Encroachments: A Case Study in Murree Forest Division, Pakistan.- Annotated Bibliography.- Index. | A variety of disciplines and professions have embraced geospatial technologies for collecting, storing, manipulating, analyzing, and displaying spatial data to investigate crime, prosecute and convict offenders, exonerate suspects, and submit evidence in civil lawsuits. The applications, acceptability and relevance, and procedural legality of each geospatial technologies vary. The purpose of this book is to explain the nature of geospatial technologies, demonstrate a variety of geospatial applications used to investigate and litigate civil and criminal activities, and to provide a reference of current acceptability of geospatial technology in the production of evidence. This book is an introductory overview designed to appeal to researchers and practitioners across disciplinary boundaries. The authors of this book are researchers and practitioners across disciplines and professions, experts in the field. | <p>Written for researchers, practitioners, and students</p><p>Includes real case studies</p><p>First and only book discussing the use of geospatial technologies in crime investigation and litigation</p><p>Discusses a wide range of technologies and applications</p><p>Provides current information on legal considerations for geospatial technologies in investigation and litigation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11777 | Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
 | 978-3-319-05409-4 | Geography | [NAME] | [NAME], Fomerly, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy; Peano Attilia, Fomerly, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy | Nature Policies and Landscape Policies | Towards an Alliance | Urban and Landscape Perspectives | 18 | 1 | 2015 | 335 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 335 p. 42 illus., 33 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Geography | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Nature Conservation | SCU26008 | RNK | Geography | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-08-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Part I: New Paradigms.- Nature Conservation and Landscapes – An Introduction to the Issues.- Bringing Together Nature and Culture. Integrating a Landscape Approach in Protected Areas Policy and Practice.- The Place of Protected Areas in the European Landscape. A EUROPARC Federation Perspective.- From Park Centric Conservation to Whole Landscape Conservation in the USA.- Ecological Functions, Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation.- A Territorial Contradiction.- Legal Frameworks for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection.- Beyond Gardens and Nature Reserves: Contemporaneous Landscapes.- From the Territory to the Landscape: The Image as a Tool for Discovery.- Part II: From Nature to Landscape and Back.- Biosphere Reserves and Protected Areas. A Liaison Dangereuse or a Mutually Beneficial Relationship?.- Connecting the Alpine Protected Areas in a Wide Ecological Infrastructure. Opportunities from a Legal Point of View.- Protected Areas, Natura 2000 Sites and Landscape. Divergent Policies on Converging Values.- Regional Planning for Linking Parks and Landscape. Innovative Issues.- Landscape and Protected Natural Areas. Laws and Policies in Italy.- Evolution of Concepts and Tools for Landscape Protection and Nature Conservation.- Nature Conservation in the Urban Landscape Planning.- Protection of Peri-Urban Agricultural Landscapes. [NAME] and Deltas in Andalucía.- Linking Landscape Protection and Nature Conservation. Switzerland’s Experience with Protected Mire Landscapes.- Putting the Park-Landscape Alliance to the Test: Three Cases of Protected Landscapes.- Participatory Planning Tools for Ecotourism in Protected Areas of Morocco and Tunisia. A First Experience.- Tourism and Conservation in Protected Areas: An Economic Perspective.- Participation and Regional Governance. A Crucial Research Perspective on Protected Areas Policies.- Old and New Conservation Strategies: From [NAME] to Land Stewardship.- Between Nature and Landscape. The Role of Community Towards an Active Conservation in Protected Areas.- The Contractual Communities Contribution to Cultural and Natural Resource Management.- The Concept of Limits in Landscape Planning and Design.- Landscape and Ecosystem Approach to Biodiversity Conservation.- Biodiversity and Landscape Policies: Towards an Integration? A European Overview.- From P-Arks to P-Hubs. Moving from the Idea of the Protected Areas as Noah’s Arks to the Concept of Parks as Places of Meeting and [NAME] (Hubs) of Wider and More Efficient Frameworks.- Landscape Policies and Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation. The Experience of the Arco Latino European Landscape Observatory.- Cross-Cutting Issues in Treating the Fragmentation of Ecosystems and Landscapes.- Multi-Scalar and Inter-Sectorial Strategies for Environment and Landscape.- Urban Landscapes and Nature in Planning and Spatial Strategies.- Integrated Planning for Landscape Protection and Biodiversity Conservation.- An Assessment of the Role of Protected Landscapes in Conserving Biodiversity in Europe.- Lessons Learned from U.S. Experience with Regional Landscape Governance. Implications for Conservation and Protected Areas.- Park, Perception, Web. Visual Preferences on Digital Native Urban [NAME] as a Tool for Investigating Urban Landscape Perception in Europe.- Landscape Scenic Values. Protection and Management from a Spatial-Planning Perspective.- European Cultural Routes: A Tool for Landscape Enhancement.- Economic Valuation of Landscape at Risk: A Critical Review.- Towards an Integrated Economic Assessment of Landscape.- Protected Areas: Opportunities for Decentralized Financial Mechanisms?.- Part III: Case Studies.- The Langhe Landscape Changes.- Cultural Landscape and Royal Historical System in Piedmont Region.- Regional Management Tools at Local Level. The Po and Orba Regional River Park.- The Landscapes of the Portofino Nature Regio | The book focuses on the relationship between nature conservation policies and landscape policies. This is a relevant subject due to the current need of reviving nature conservation policies, which are today affected by a general effectiveness deficiency. To this end, landscape policies can play a crucial role, bridging nature and culture, fostering more integrated approaches to nature conservation and stimulating the active participation of local communities.The book gathers reflections, researches and experiences developed on an international level on this subject by experts coming from different international contexts (Europe, U.S.A.), various disciplinary backgrounds (geographers, planners, biologists, historians, jurists, economists, etc.) and several institutional bodies (Universities, administrative bodies, international organizations such as IUCN, EUROPARC Federation, UNESCO, etc.). The overall reflections gathered in the book - which is divided in three main sections: regulations and institutional frameworks, policies, actions and tools - combine to suggest innovative visions about the relationships between nature policies and landscape policies. | <p>Presents in a systematic way, the relationship between nature conservation policies and landscape policies</p><p>Gathers a wide set of contributions on the subject, coming from an international context and a varied disciplinary background</p><p>Useful not only for academics, but also for professional conservation managers and representative of nature conservation institutions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8627-0 | Geography | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; [NAME], University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain | Landscapes and Landforms of Spain |  | World Geomorphological Landscapes |  | 1 | 2014 | 406 | Hard cover | Book | XXXVIII, 406 p. 248 illus., 243 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Geomorphology | SCJ16010 | RBGD | Physical Geography | [NAME] | RGB | Computer Science | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | The Geology and Geomorphology of Spain. A Concise Introduction.- The Guadalentín Tectonic Depression, [NAME], Murcia.- The Late Neogene to Quaternary Drainage Evolution of the Uplifted Neogene Sedimentary Basins of Almería, Betic Chain.- Granite Landforms in Galicia.- Geomorphology of La Pedriza Granitic Massif, [NAME] Range.- Conglomerate [NAME] and Karst in the Ebro Cenozoic Basin, NE Spain.- The Karst of the Tramuntana Range, Mallorca Island.- Atapuerca Karst and Its Paleoanthropological Sites.- [NAME] in Calatayud, Iberian Chain.- The Gypsum Karst of Sorbas, Betic Chain.- Gallocanta Saline Lake, Iberian Chain.- Playa-lakes and Yardangs in the Bujaraloz-Sástago Endorheic Area, Central Ebro Basin.- The Picos de Europa National and Regional Parks.- The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Central Pyrenees.- Glacial and Structural Geomorphology in the Maladeta Massif, Pyrenees.- [NAME] in the Tremedal Massif, Central Iberian Chain.- Badlands in the Tabernas Basin, Betic Chain.- Geology and Geomorphological Evolution of the Ebro River Delta.- Coastal Dunes and Marshes in Doñana National Park.- Raised Beaches in the Cantabrian Coast.- The Olot Volcanic Field.- The Teide Volcano, Tenerife, Canary Islands.- The 1730-1736 Eruption of Lanzarote, Canary Islands.- Structural Collapses in the Canary Islands.- Geomorphological Heritage and Conservation in Spain.- Geomorphic Hazards in Spain. | The Landscapes and Landforms of Spain provides an informative and inviting overview of the geology and geomorphology of Spain. It incorporates a diverse range of topics, ranging from the fiery landscapes of the Canary Islands and its volcanic formations to the glacial scenery of the Pyrenees. The book devotes attention to granite landforms, karst terrains, coastal dunes and marshes, as well as to heritage and conservation, with the objective of offering the reader a comprehensive insight into the Spanish geological setting. The book presents readers with the opportunity to explore Spanish landforms in detail through its highly illustrated pages and maps, making this an appealing text on the subject field. | There are no similar publications for Spain available in English<br>The publication will thoroughly discuss the amazingly variable and spectacular landscapes Spain has to offer<br>The book will prove to be a good overview for current and future geomorphologists | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8791-8 | Geography | Hartmann | [NAME], University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, USA; [NAME], Beijing Normal University, Haidian District, China | A Comparative Geography of China and the U.S. |  | GeoJournal Library | 109 | 1 | 2014 | 427 | Hard cover | Book | I, 427 p. 144 illus., 141 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Geography (general) | SCJ00000 | RG | Cities, Countries, Regions | SCK14000 | AMVD | Geography | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Editors.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1: Introduction to a Comparative Geography of China and the U.S.; [NAME] and [NAME] Chapter 2: Physical Geography of China and the U.S.; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and Yaojie Yue.- Chapter 3: Population/ Ethnic Geographies of China and the U.S.; [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Hartmann.- Chapter 4: Agriculture and Food Production in China and the U.S.; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and Xinyue Ye.- Chapter 5: Economic Geography; [NAME] and Huasheng Zhu.- Chapter 6: International Trade Issues and [NAME] for China and the United States; [NAME] and Yuejing Ge.- Chapter 7: Megaregions of China and the U.S.; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Cheng.- Chapter 8: Regional Urban Economic Clusters; [NAME] and [NAME] 9: Urbanization, Urban Form and Adaptation: A Comparison of Four US and Chinese Cities; [NAME], [NAME] and Peijun Shi.- Chapter 10: The Main Agricultural Regions of China and the U.S.; [NAME], [NAME] and XinyueYe.- Chapter 11: Research Cooperation between Chinese and American Geographers and its [NAME] in the Quest for Sustainable Development; [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Ye.- Epilogue.- Contributors.- Index. | The book is the outcome of a unique venture: a team of Chinese geographers and a team of American geographers collaborated on a new Comparative Geography of China and the United States. The book meets a high demand for comparative information about China and the United States, as the home of the two leading economies in a globalizing world. Comparisons of the two countries include the similarities and differences in their physical environments and natural hazards, the growth and changing spatial distribution of population and ethnic groups in China and the U.S., traditions and contemporary regional expressions of agriculture and food production as well as the rapidly changing urban and industrial patterns in both countries. The book also highlights the two countries’ interconnectedness, in trade and in the exchange of cultural, social, scientific & technological information. The volume serves as a major resource in geographic education as it contributes to a better and more comprehensive understanding of the formation and development of the two countries’ basic geographical patterns and processes. | <p>A new and innovative approach to a Comparative Geography of China and the U.S</p><p>Focusing on two of the largest countries in terms of economy, territory, and population</p><p>Current information on population growth and change in China and the U.S</p><p>Current information on urban and economic changes in China and the U.S</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-540-36764-2 | Geography | Madden | [NAME], University of Georgia Dept. Geography, Athens, GA, USA | Landscape Analysis using Geospatial Tools |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 280 p. | 0 | approx. | 159 | Geography | Geographical Information Systems/Cartography | SCJ13000 | [NAME] | Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry | SCJ13010 | [NAME] | Geography | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  |  | The subject of Landscape Analysis using Geospatial Tools is the combination of geospatial tools such as remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), geostatistics and geovisualization (e.g., 3D displays, fly throughs, annimation) to analyze landscapes, assess human impacts on earth resources, visualize changes over time and conduct research in landscape ecology. This book truly bridges two broad disciplines, ecology and geography. More specifically, it integrates research and techniques in landscape ecology and geographic information science (GISci) which, in turn, encompasses GIS, remote sensing, GPS, spatial statistics and geovisualization. It is anticipated that this publication will be of interest to a wide audience. Case studies highlight the use of geospatial tools to assess the ecological impacts of human activities and assist in decision making for managers and policy makers. |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-4-431-54773-0 | Geography | Maharjan | [NAME], Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Japan | Communities and Livelihood Strategies in Developing Countries |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 178 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 178 p. 54 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Climate Change Impacts | SC313000 | RN | Geography | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Communities and Livelihood Strategies: An Overview.- Climate Change Impact on Revenue of Major Food Crops in Ghana: Structural Ricardian Cross-Sectional Analysis.- Climate Variables and their Impacts on Yield of Food Crops in Makwanpur and Ilam District of Nepal.- Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties in the Tarai Region of Nepal.- Effects of Environmental Factors on Cattle Milk Production among [NAME] in Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan.- Farmer’s Perception on Impact of Organic Farming on Yield and Income of Vegetables: A Case Study in Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan District of Nepal.- Riverbed Vegetable Farming for Enhancing Livelihoods of People: A Case Study in the Tarai Region of Nepal.- Income Generation through People’s Participation: Kitchen Gardening Practices of Three Marginalized bagdi Villages in Bangladesh.- Post Mount Merapi Eruption Recovery of Smallholder Dairy Farming: A Case Study of Disaster Management in Indonesia.- Capacity of Rural Institutions in Implementing Decentralized Development in Indonesia: Case of Three Villages in Purbalingga District, Central Java Province. | Sustainability of rural communities is threatened by a plethora of factors including climate change and disasters which interact in an intricate manner in making rural people vulnerable and poor. This book is the output of empirical research on communities and livelihood strategies in developing countries. It reveals how rural communities are functioning and earning their livelihoods by making the best use of the resources, local/internal or external/new and the combination of the two to counteract the various challenges they face, with the ultimate goal of becoming resilient to local or global shocks and sustaining that resilience. Local governance is identified as crucial in ensuring sustainable livelihoods as it ensures healthy collaboration between communities, on the one hand and civil society and those communities, on the other hand, in promoting self-sustaining development trajectories. Similarly, the role of social capital is not ignored as it brings in community drive and a sense of purpose, direction and solidarity among community members which facilitates problem solving in periods of crises and disasters. | <p>Discusses innovative livelihood and agricultural innovation adoption by farmers, including efforts to propagate organic farming</p><p><p>Shows the impact of changing climate on crop yields and short- and long-term revenues of farmers with adequate incorporation of adaptive responses in Ghana and Nepal</p><p><p>Assesses rural institutions, namely, village officers, neighborhood groups, village parliament and village development committees and community-based self-help initiatives to sustain decentralized rural development</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-94-017-8877-9 | Geography | Maheshwari | [NAME], University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW, Australia; Ramesh Purohit, Maharana Pratap University of Technology and Agriculture, Udaipur, India; [NAME], University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia; [NAME], Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; [NAME], IWMI-Hyderabad c/o International Crops Research, Hyderabad, India | The Security of Water, Food, Energy and Liveability of Cities | Challenges and Opportunities for Peri-Urban Futures | Water Science and Technology Library | 71 | 1 | 2014 | 270 | Hard cover | Book | 270 p. 95 illus., 83 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Geography | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Waste Management/Waste Technology | SCU31001 | RNH | Geography | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-05-15 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Peri-urban: The Final Frontier for Urban Sustainability and Resilience.- Integrated Water Cycle Modelling of the Urban/Peri-urban Continuum.- Managing Threats and Opportunities of Urbanization for Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in Tamala Metropolis, Ghana.- Protected Horticulture in Peri-urban Areas: An Alternative to Meet Future Challenges of Malnutrition and Livelihood Security Due to Urbanisation.- Promoting Urban and Peri-urban Farming to build Productive, Vibrant and Inclusive Cities – The Way Forward.- Urbanization and its Effects on Water, Food Security and Energy Needs In Iran – A Case Study of City of Shiraz.- Knowledge Assessment on Climate Change and Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture in [NAME], Senegal.- Planning for Land and Water Resources in Peri-urban Landscapes – Lessons from Australia.- Urban Agriculture, A Response to the Food Supply Crisis in Kampala City, Uganda. | The population of cities around the world is growing at an alarming rate, and as a result the landscapes of most cities are going through enormous changes. In particular, fertile agricultural lands at the periphery of cities are being developed without consideration of holistic planning. As such, peri-urban areas, zones of transition from rural to urban land uses located between the outer limits of the urban and the rural environment are experiencing significant losses of agricultural land, increased runoff, and water quality degradation. Concurrently, the demands for water, food and energy are increasing within cities, and unless a balance is struck the liveability of these cities will soon be compromised. The current water and land use changes have serious consequences on lifestyle, environment, health and overall well-being of urban communities. This book therefore helps readers to understand the current issues and challenges and examines suitable strategies and practices to cope with current and future pressures of urbanisation and peri-urban land-use changes.The book examines a number of critical aspects in relation to the future of cities and peri-urban regions, including the suitability of policies and institutions to sustain cities into the future; impact of current trends in land use change, population increase and water demand; long term planning needs and approaches to ensure the secured future for generations ahead; and strategies to adapt the cities and land uses so that they remain viable and liveable.The readership of the book will include policy makers, urban planners, researchers, post-graduate students in urban planning and environmental and water resources management and managers in municipal councils. | <p>Peri-urban development is becoming a global issue</p><p>Includes all the relevant information as to how peri-urban areas can be managed in a sustainable way</p><p>Fills the information gap between experienced management of urbanisation and its impact on peri-urban landscapes</p><p>Includes international case studies and research</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-0-387-36698-2 | Geography | Njoku | [NAME], California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA, USA | Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing |  | Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 939 | Hard cover | Book | XXV, 939 p. 370 illus., 223 illus. in color. | 1 | final | 499 | Geography | Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry | SCJ13010 | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Geography | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer New York | In production | 2014-02-15 00:00:00 |  | Distribution rights for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates: Pan World General Trading LLC, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Acoustic Radiation.- [NAME], Ocean.- Acoustic Waves, Propagation.- Acoustic Waves, Scattering.- Aerosols.- Agricultural Expansion and Abandonment.- Agriculture and Remote Sensing.- Air Pollution.- Atmospheric General Circulation Models.- Calibration and Validation.- Calibration, Microwave Radiometers.- Calibration, Optical/Infrared Passive Sensors.- Calibration, Synthetic Aperture Radars.- Calibration, Scatterometers.- Climate Data Records.- Climate Monitoring and Prediction.- [NAME] Water.- Cloud Properties.- Coastal Ecosystems.- Commercial Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Hydrometeorology.- Cost Benefit Assessment.- Crop Stress.- Cryosphere and Polar Region Observing System.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Effects.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Feedbacks.- Cryosphere, [NAME] and Applications.- Data Access.- Data Archival and Distribution.- Data Archives and Repositories.- Data Assimilation.- Data Policies.- Data Processing, SAR Sensors.- Decision Fusion, Classification of Multisource Data.- Earth Radiation Budget, Top-of-Atmosphere Radiation.- Earth System Models.- Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Propagation.- Emerging Applications.- Emerging Technologies.- Emerging Technologies, Free-Space Optical Communications.- Emerging Technologies: Lidar.- Emerging Technologies, Radar.-Emerging Technologies, Radiometer.- Emerging Technologies, Sensor Web.- Environmental Treaties.- Fields and Radiation.- Fisheries.- Forestry.- [NAME] and X-Radiation.- Geodesy.- Geological Mapping Using Earth’s Magnetic Field.- Geomorphology.- Geophysical Retrieval: Forward Models in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval: Inverse Problems in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval, Overview.- Global Climate Observing System.- Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).- Global Land Observing System.- Global Programs, Operational Systems.- GPS, Occultation Systems.- Ice Sheets and Ice Volume.- Icebergs.- International Collaboration.- Ionospheric Effects on the Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves.- Irrigation Management.- Land Surface Emissivity.- Land Surface Roughness.- Land Surface Temperature.- Land Surface Topography.- Land-Atmosphere Interactions, Evapotranspiration.- Landslides.- Law of Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Systems.- Lightning.- [NAME], Atmospheric.- [NAME]–Julian Oscillation (MJO).- Magnetic Field.- Media, Electromagnetic Characteristics.- Microwave Dielectric Properties of Materials.- Microwave Horn Antennas.- Microwave Radiometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Conventional.- Microwave Radiometers, Correlation.- Microwave Radiometers, Interferometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Polarimeters.- Microwave Subsurface Propagation and Scattering.- Microwave Surface Scattering and Emission.- Mission Costs of Earth-Observing Satellites.- Mission Operations, Science Applications/Requirements.- Observational Platforms, Aircraft, and UAVs.- Observational Systems, Satellite.- Ocean Applications of Interferometric SAR.- Ocean Data Telemetry.- Ocean Internal Waves.- Ocean Measurements and Applications, Ocean Color.- Ocean Modeling and Data Assimilation.- Ocean Surface Topography.- Ocean Surface Velocity.- Ocean, Measurements, and Applications.- Ocean–Atmosphere Water Flux and Evaporation.- Operational Transition.- Optical/Infrared, Atmospheric Absorption/Transmission, and Media Spectral Properties.- Optical/Infrared, Radiative Transfer.- Optical/Infrared, [NAME] by Aerosols and Hydrometeors.- Pattern Recognition and Classification.- Polar Ice Dynamics.- Polar Ocean Navigation.- Policies and Economics.- Precision Agriculture.- Processing Levels.- Public-Private Partnerships.- Radar, Altimeters.- [NAME], Scatterometers.- [NAME], Synthetic Aperture.- Radars.- Radiation (Natural) Within the Earth’s Environment.- Radiation Sources (Natural) and Characteristics.- Radiation, Electromagnetic.- Radiation, Galactic, and Cosmic Background.- Radia | 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 on remote sensing describes the concepts, techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, interpretation, and applications of remote sensing, both airborne and space-based. Scientists, engineers, academics, and students can quickly access answers to their reference questions and direction for further study. | <p>Represents the first encyclopedic work dedicated to remote sensing</p><p>Serves as the best point of entry for anyone wishing to explore the world of remote sensing</p><p>Offers clear, reliable descriptions and plenty of references to help readers continue their research</p><p>Fulfills the need for a scholarly, yet accessible resource for scientists, engineers, educators, managers, policy makers and anyone interested in the impact and implications of remote sensing</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-0-387-36700-2 | Geography | Njoku | [NAME], California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA, USA | Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing |  | Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 939 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | XXV, 939 p. 370 illus., 223 illus. in color. Print + eReference. | 1 | final | 629 | Geography | Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry | SCJ13010 | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Geography | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer New York | Available | 2014-03-15 00:00:00 | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 | Distribution rights for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates: Pan World General Trading LLC, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Acoustic Radiation.- [NAME], Ocean.- Acoustic Waves, Propagation.- Acoustic Waves, Scattering.- Aerosols.- Agricultural Expansion and Abandonment.- Agriculture and Remote Sensing.- Air Pollution.- Atmospheric General Circulation Models.- Calibration and Validation.- Calibration, Microwave Radiometers.- Calibration, Optical/Infrared Passive Sensors.- Calibration, Synthetic Aperture Radars.- Calibration, Scatterometers.- Climate Data Records.- Climate Monitoring and Prediction.- [NAME] Water.- Cloud Properties.- Coastal Ecosystems.- Commercial Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Hydrometeorology.- Cost Benefit Assessment.- Crop Stress.- Cryosphere and Polar Region Observing System.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Effects.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Feedbacks.- Cryosphere, [NAME] and Applications.- Data Access.- Data Archival and Distribution.- Data Archives and Repositories.- Data Assimilation.- Data Policies.- Data Processing, SAR Sensors.- Decision Fusion, Classification of Multisource Data.- Earth Radiation Budget, Top-of-Atmosphere Radiation.- Earth System Models.- Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Propagation.- Emerging Applications.- Emerging Technologies.- Emerging Technologies, Free-Space Optical Communications.- Emerging Technologies: Lidar.- Emerging Technologies, Radar.-Emerging Technologies, Radiometer.- Emerging Technologies, Sensor Web.- Environmental Treaties.- Fields and Radiation.- Fisheries.- Forestry.- [NAME] and X-Radiation.- Geodesy.- Geological Mapping Using Earth’s Magnetic Field.- Geomorphology.- Geophysical Retrieval: Forward Models in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval: Inverse Problems in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval, Overview.- Global Climate Observing System.- Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).- Global Land Observing System.- Global Programs, Operational Systems.- GPS, Occultation Systems.- Ice Sheets and Ice Volume.- Icebergs.- International Collaboration.- Ionospheric Effects on the Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves.- Irrigation Management.- Land Surface Emissivity.- Land Surface Roughness.- Land Surface Temperature.- Land Surface Topography.- Land-Atmosphere Interactions, Evapotranspiration.- Landslides.- Law of Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Systems.- Lightning.- [NAME], Atmospheric.- [NAME]–Julian Oscillation (MJO).- Magnetic Field.- Media, Electromagnetic Characteristics.- Microwave Dielectric Properties of Materials.- Microwave Horn Antennas.- Microwave Radiometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Conventional.- Microwave Radiometers, Correlation.- Microwave Radiometers, Interferometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Polarimeters.- Microwave Subsurface Propagation and Scattering.- Microwave Surface Scattering and Emission.- Mission Costs of Earth-Observing Satellites.- Mission Operations, Science Applications/Requirements.- Observational Platforms, Aircraft, and UAVs.- Observational Systems, Satellite.- Ocean Applications of Interferometric SAR.- Ocean Data Telemetry.- Ocean Internal Waves.- Ocean Measurements and Applications, Ocean Color.- Ocean Modeling and Data Assimilation.- Ocean Surface Topography.- Ocean Surface Velocity.- Ocean, Measurements, and Applications.- Ocean–Atmosphere Water Flux and Evaporation.- Operational Transition.- Optical/Infrared, Atmospheric Absorption/Transmission, and Media Spectral Properties.- Optical/Infrared, Radiative Transfer.- Optical/Infrared, [NAME] by Aerosols and Hydrometeors.- Pattern Recognition and Classification.- Polar Ice Dynamics.- Polar Ocean Navigation.- Policies and Economics.- Precision Agriculture.- Processing Levels.- Public-Private Partnerships.- Radar, Altimeters.- [NAME], Scatterometers.- [NAME], Synthetic Aperture.- Radars.- Radiation (Natural) Within the Earth’s Environment.- Radiation Sources (Natural) and Characteristics.- Radiation, Electromagnetic.- Radiation, Galactic, and Cosmic Background.- Radia | 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 on remote sensing describes the concepts, techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, interpretation, and applications of remote sensing, both airborne and space-based. Scientists, engineers, academics, and students can quickly access answers to their reference questions and direction for further study. | <p>Represents the first encyclopedic work dedicated to remote sensing</p><p>Serves as the best point of entry for anyone wishing to explore the world of remote sensing</p><p>Offers clear, reliable descriptions and plenty of references to help readers continue their research</p><p>Fulfills the need for a scholarly, yet accessible resource for scientists, engineers, educators, managers, policy makers and anyone interested in the impact and implications of remote sensing</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-0-387-36699-9 | Geography | Njoku | [NAME], California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA, USA | Encyclopedia of Remote Sensing |  | Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 939 |  | eReference work | XXV, 939 p. 370 illus., 223 illus. in color. eReference. | 1 | final | 499 | Geography | Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry | SCJ13010 | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Geography | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer New York | Available | 2014-03-15 00:00:00 | 2014-02-25 00:00:00 | Distribution rights for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates: Pan World General Trading LLC, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Acoustic Radiation.- [NAME], Ocean.- Acoustic Waves, Propagation.- Acoustic Waves, Scattering.- Aerosols.- Agricultural Expansion and Abandonment.- Agriculture and Remote Sensing.- Air Pollution.- Atmospheric General Circulation Models.- Calibration and Validation.- Calibration, Microwave Radiometers.- Calibration, Optical/Infrared Passive Sensors.- Calibration, Synthetic Aperture Radars.- Calibration, Scatterometers.- Climate Data Records.- Climate Monitoring and Prediction.- [NAME] Water.- Cloud Properties.- Coastal Ecosystems.- Commercial Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Hydrometeorology.- Cost Benefit Assessment.- Crop Stress.- Cryosphere and Polar Region Observing System.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Effects.- Cryosphere, Climate Change Feedbacks.- Cryosphere, [NAME] and Applications.- Data Access.- Data Archival and Distribution.- Data Archives and Repositories.- Data Assimilation.- Data Policies.- Data Processing, SAR Sensors.- Decision Fusion, Classification of Multisource Data.- Earth Radiation Budget, Top-of-Atmosphere Radiation.- Earth System Models.- Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Propagation.- Emerging Applications.- Emerging Technologies.- Emerging Technologies, Free-Space Optical Communications.- Emerging Technologies: Lidar.- Emerging Technologies, Radar.-Emerging Technologies, Radiometer.- Emerging Technologies, Sensor Web.- Environmental Treaties.- Fields and Radiation.- Fisheries.- Forestry.- [NAME] and X-Radiation.- Geodesy.- Geological Mapping Using Earth’s Magnetic Field.- Geomorphology.- Geophysical Retrieval: Forward Models in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval: Inverse Problems in Remote Sensing.- Geophysical Retrieval, Overview.- Global Climate Observing System.- Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS).- Global Land Observing System.- Global Programs, Operational Systems.- GPS, Occultation Systems.- Ice Sheets and Ice Volume.- Icebergs.- International Collaboration.- Ionospheric Effects on the Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves.- Irrigation Management.- Land Surface Emissivity.- Land Surface Roughness.- Land Surface Temperature.- Land Surface Topography.- Land-Atmosphere Interactions, Evapotranspiration.- Landslides.- Law of Remote Sensing.- [NAME] Systems.- Lightning.- [NAME], Atmospheric.- [NAME]–Julian Oscillation (MJO).- Magnetic Field.- Media, Electromagnetic Characteristics.- Microwave Dielectric Properties of Materials.- Microwave Horn Antennas.- Microwave Radiometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Conventional.- Microwave Radiometers, Correlation.- Microwave Radiometers, Interferometers.- Microwave Radiometers, Polarimeters.- Microwave Subsurface Propagation and Scattering.- Microwave Surface Scattering and Emission.- Mission Costs of Earth-Observing Satellites.- Mission Operations, Science Applications/Requirements.- Observational Platforms, Aircraft, and UAVs.- Observational Systems, Satellite.- Ocean Applications of Interferometric SAR.- Ocean Data Telemetry.- Ocean Internal Waves.- Ocean Measurements and Applications, Ocean Color.- Ocean Modeling and Data Assimilation.- Ocean Surface Topography.- Ocean Surface Velocity.- Ocean, Measurements, and Applications.- Ocean–Atmosphere Water Flux and Evaporation.- Operational Transition.- Optical/Infrared, Atmospheric Absorption/Transmission, and Media Spectral Properties.- Optical/Infrared, Radiative Transfer.- Optical/Infrared, [NAME] by Aerosols and Hydrometeors.- Pattern Recognition and Classification.- Polar Ice Dynamics.- Polar Ocean Navigation.- Policies and Economics.- Precision Agriculture.- Processing Levels.- Public-Private Partnerships.- Radar, Altimeters.- [NAME], Scatterometers.- [NAME], Synthetic Aperture.- Radars.- Radiation (Natural) Within the Earth’s Environment.- Radiation Sources (Natural) and Characteristics.- Radiation, Electromagnetic.- Radiation, Galactic, and Cosmic Background.- Radia | 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 on remote sensing describes the concepts, techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, interpretation, and applications of remote sensing, both airborne and space-based. Scientists, engineers, academics, and students can quickly access answers to their reference questions and direction for further study. | <p>Represents the first encyclopedic work dedicated to remote sensing</p><p>Serves as the best point of entry for anyone wishing to explore the world of remote sensing</p><p>Offers clear, reliable descriptions and plenty of references to help readers continue their research</p><p>Fulfills the need for a scholarly, yet accessible resource for scientists, engineers, educators, managers, policy makers and anyone interested in the impact and implications of remote sensing</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-4-431-54405-0 | Geography | Okamoto | [NAME], Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; [NAME], Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan | Traditional Wisdom and Modern Knowledge for the Earth’s Future | Lectures Given at the Plenary Sessions of the International Geographical Union Kyoto Regional Conference, 2013 | International Perspectives in Geography | 1 | 1 | 2014 | 212 | Hard cover | Book | X, 212 p. 116 illus., 87 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Geography (general) | SCJ00000 | RG | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Geography | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Traditional Wisdom.- Traditional Wisdom in Urban Development in Ancient China.- Clash of Civilizations is not a Fatality: Viewpoint of Geography.- Were There in the Japanese Language Originally Equivalents to the Words “Environment” and “Nature”?.- The Environment.- Nature and Society in Protected Areas: Can Development, Conservation, and Local Livelihoods Co-exist?.- Plural [NAME] and Modernity: Social Difference and Geographical Explanations.- No Going Back: The Political Implications of Ecological Novelty.- The Great East Japan Earthquake.- The 2011 Tohoku Disaster: Unexpected Earthquake and Forgotten Tsunami.- The Ecological Infra-structure as a Basis of the Reconstruction Plan for the Great East Japan Earthquake.- National Reconstruction Ground Design as Dual Recovery Strategy of Post-Disaster and Pre-Disaster Recoveries in Japan. | The title of this book, [NAME] and Modern Knowledge for the Earth’s Future, is from the theme of the 2013 Kyoto Regional Conference of the International Geographical Union. Over the past few decades, globalization has strengthened connections among countries and regions of the world and has greatly changed existing geographies. However, this trend has also fostered various problems on a regional or global scale, such as economic imbalance, social fragmentation, political conflicts, and environmental crises. While acknowledging the world’s diversity, geography as a discipline must endeavor to resolve these problems by devising plans for cooperation and symbiotic existence of the different peoples of the world. An old Japanese proverb, On-ko chi-shin, taken from a Chinese one, [NAME], says that only by exploring the old can one understand the new. People should first understand how traditional ideas, linked to interaction between society/culture and the environment, were formed in different countries and regions. Traditional wisdom, in harmony with the environment, remains prevalent. This book examines how we can mold the earth’s future through such traditional wisdom and modern knowledge from the nine keynote speeches of the Kyoto Regional Conference focusing on three topics: traditional wisdom, the environment, and the Great East Japan Earthquake. | <p>Introduces international front-line debates on environmental issues</p><p><p>Presents lessons learned from The Great East Japan Earthquake</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-54202-2 | Geography | Sha | [NAME], Tongji University, Shanghai, China; [NAME], Architectural Design Institute, Shanghai, China; [NAME] [NAME], Maps Design, Singapore, Singapore; [NAME], Urban Development Authority, Singapore, Singapore | Shanghai Urbanism at the Medium Scale |  | Springer Geography |  | 1 | 2014 | 140 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 140 p. 184 illus., 130 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning | SCJ15000 | RP | Urbanism | SCK18006 | RPC | Geography | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Understanding Shanghai Urbanism.- Exploring Alternative Solutions for Urban Regeneration and New City Making.- Reflecting on Future Chinese Urbanity.- Conclusion. | This book focuses on observing and understanding the urban planning and relevant development patterns applied to the creation of urban districts against the backdrop of the current rapid urbanization and transformation of Shanghai on its way to becoming a world city. Based on a review of the four stages of city evolution, a series of case studies on typical urban districts through the city's building history to date points out key issues in connection with current developments. Three rapidly developing districts in Shanghai are studied with regard to alternative urban planning and design solutions, and further opinions from other perspectives including city government, real estate development and professional education, reveal challenges in the practical implementation of changes. This book indeed provides an approach to in-depth observation and understanding of urban planning and current development patterns at the medium scale of Chinese urbanization for those from academic, professional, investment, public administration and related circles who would like to join the urban transformation process. Associate Professor [NAME] and Professor [NAME] work at Tongji University. [NAME] is an architect and urban designer in Shanghai. [NAME] [NAME] and [NAME] work in Singapore as architect and planner in government service. | <p>Successfully combines long-term observation and experience inside China with international academic research</p><p>A series of urbanism studies for most typical districts tracing the city’s historical evolution clearly reveals issues in connection with current developments</p><p>Supplements conventional academic approaches with opinions from city building implementation circles, helping to reflect a broad spectrum of voices and to understand the realities on the ground</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-4-431-54867-6 | Geography | Singh | R.B. Singh, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Reija Hietala, University of Turku, Turku, Finland | Livelihood Security in Northwestern Himalaya | Case Studies from [NAME] Environments in Himachal Pradesh, India | Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences |  | 1 | 2014 | 235 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 235 p. 53 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Economic Geography | SCJ12000 | RGCM | Regional/Spatial Science | SCW12189 | KCP | Geography | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: Livelihood Security in Changing Socio-Economic Environment in Himachal Pradesh.- Geographic and Socio-Economic Realities of Himachal Pradesh, North western Himalaya.- Climate Change, [NAME] and Livelihoods.- Land Use and Cover Change.- Human-Induced Biome and Livelihood Security.- Dynamics of Agricultural Production.- Shifting from Traditional Food Cropping to Cash Crop-ping.- Agriculture and Forestry Based Livelihood Capital Assessment.- The Challenges of Reforesting the Himalayas Through the Clean Development Mechanism: Perspectives from Rural Villages.- Participation in a CDM Afforestation/Reforestation Project in Himachal Pradesh: Success Stories and Shortcomings.- Ecosystem Services in Changing Environment.- On-Migration Aspirations and [NAME] Tibetan Newcomers.- Indian NGOs and Their Role of Networking.- Tourism and Solid Waste Management.- Rural Non-Farm and Tourism Based Livelihood Options.- Livelihood Space of an Indigenous Indian Tribe: Gaddi Community and its Livelihood Strategies.- Small Hydro Power Projects and Community Participation.- Livelihood Security in Changing Socio-Economic Environment: Summary and Policy Recommendations. | This book identifies and analyzes livelihood impacts of recent environmental and socio-economic changes in urban and rural settings of the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh, north western Himalaya, India. The findings of the research deal with the broader objectives of the changing patterns of agricultural production with special reference to diversification, as well as forest-based livelihood outcomes, Clean Development Mechanism forest project activities, the roles of different ethnic groups and non-governmental organizations and the benefits and shortcomings of tourism as a livelihood source. These tasks are studied by using an exploratory approach, with participant observation, interviews through random and cluster sampling among villagers, local land users and officials, as well as with land cover interpretation and secondary statistical data. This book is relevant for educational use together with policy input on the issues exploring livelihood security in a rapidly growing developing country. | <p>Is the outcome of work by an Indian and Finnish research group</p><p>Is based mainly on case studies in the Himalaya</p><p>Consists of 18 chapters with a variety of topics related to livelihood security</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-53714-1 | Geography | Stahr | [NAME], Taunusstein, Germany; [NAME], Rotthalmünster, Germany | Landforms of High Mountains |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 165 | Hard cover | Book | X, 165 p. 210 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Geography | Geomorphology | SCJ16010 | RBGD | Physical Geography | [NAME] | RGB | Geography | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Landforms Determined by Tectonics.- Volcanoes.- Weathering and Erosion Form High Mountains.- Landscapes Caused by Geological Structure and Rock Features.- Shaping of High Mountains by Snow.- Glaciers.- Glaciers Form the Landscape.- [NAME] and Landscape.- Water and High Mountains.- How Man Shapes the High Mountains. | This image atlas and reference book is written in simple language that can be understood by a broad audience. The work comprehensively explains the geomorphological forms of high mountains using many examples like glacial erosion forms and deposits such as moraines and gravel terraces, which are illustrated with numerous photographs. Landslide landscapes, volcanoes, weathering, and erosion are other examples discussed. These examples are from across the world, including the Himalayas, the Alps, the Andes, and the Southern Alps of New Zealand. This work is useful for laymen who are interested in geosciences, especially high-mountain landforms, as well as for students and teachers of earth sciences. | <p>Introduction to geomorphology understandable to a broad audience</p><p>Many photographs/illustrations ease the understanding of the text</p><p>Examples from many different countries and continents</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-1-4939-0523-2 | Life Sciences | Bailey | [NAME], USDA Forest Service, Fort Collins, CO, USA | Ecoregions | The Ecosystem Geography of the Oceans and Continents |  |  | 2 | 2014 | 198 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 198 p. 134 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Life Sciences | Ecology | SCL19007 | PSAF | Geography (general) | SCJ00000 | RG | Life Sciences | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction 2. Oceanic [NAME] and Their Controls 3. The Ecoregions of the Oceans 4. Continental Types and Their Controls 5. Ecoregions of the Continents: The Polar Ecoregions 6. The Humid Temperate Ecoregions 7. The Dry Ecoregions 8. The Humid Tropical Ecoregions 9. Mountain Ecoregions 10. Ecoregion Redistribution under Climate Change 11. [NAME] in Different Ecoregions and Their Management Implications 12. Applications of Ecoregional Patterns 13. Summary and [NAME] A: Air Masses and Frontal [NAME] B: Common and Scientific Names Appendix C: Conversion Factors. | Global warming and human-driven impacts are changing the World’s ecological zones. This book applies the principles described in Bailey’s Ecosystem Geography: From Ecoregions to Sites, 2nd ed. (Springer 2009, 1st ed. 1996) to describe and characterize the major terrestrial and aquatic ecological zones of the Earth. [NAME]’s system for classifying these zones has been adopted by major organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy and this book is a significant contribution to a long tradition of classifying and studying the world’s ecological regions or ecoregions. It includes two color maps that show the major ecoregions of the continents and oceans. Also included are: - 106 illustrations with 55 in full color - A new chapter on mountains is included. - There are new sections that address concerns about how eco regions are changing under the relentless influence of humans and climate change - Another new feature is the discussion of using eco regional patterns to transfer research results and select sites for detecting climate change effects on ecosystem distribution - Use of ecoregional patterns to design monitoring networks and sustainable landscapes - Fire regimes in different regional ecosystems and their management implications. | <p>This is a new edition of a well-received text and it is essential reading for land managers, researchers and graduate students in ecology, landscape architecture and regional planning</p><p>A significant contribution to a long tradition of classifying and studying the world’s ecological regions or ecoregions</p><p>Details the use of eco regional patterns to design monitoring networks and sustainable landscapes</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-7091-1787-3 | Life Sciences | Brocard | Cecile Brocard, [NAME], Austria; [NAME], [NAME] of Vienna, Vienna, Austria | Molecular Machines Involved in Peroxisome Biogenesis and Maintenance |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 570 | Hard cover | Book | X, 570 p. 51 illus., 34 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Cell Biology | SCL16008 | PSF | Biological Techniques | SCL28000 | PS | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Vienna | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Peroxisome biogenesis and function: History and Discovery of peroxins.- Human cell lines to study peroxisome biogenesis.- [NAME] models to study peroxisome biogenesis.- Metabolic interaction between peroxisome and Mitochondria.- [NAME]:The Zellweger spectrum.- Molecular basis.- PEX11beta.- Peroxisome morphology in pathologies.- Other peroxisome-related disorders.- New technologies applied to study peroxisomes: Bioinformatics.- Imaging in plant and peroxules.- Tools to study peroxisomes as signaling platform: oxidative stress studies and antiviral innate immunity.- Proteomic approach. Protein transport across the peroxisomal membrane: The matrix protein import complex in yeast.- [NAME] transport in plant peroxisomes.- Concept Exportomer.- Factors involved in ubiquitination/deubiquitination of PEX5.- Peroxisome dynamics: Trafficking of the peroxisome biogenesis factor PEX3 through the ER.- Role of PEX3 and PEX19 in peroxisome membrane biogenesis.- Vesicles, reticulon and ER-to-peroxisome contact sites.- Pex11 proteins and their alpha-helix.- Molecular complex coordinating peroxisome morphogenesis.- Dynamin-related proteins. Specific degradation through pexophagy: Principle of selective organelle degradation: Factors involved in pexophagy in the yeast Pichia pastoris | In eukaryotes, lipid metabolism requires the function of peroxisomes. These multitasking organelles are also part of species-specific pathways such as the glyoxylate cycle in yeast and plants or the synthesis of ether lipid in mammals. Proteins required for the biogenesis of peroxisomes typically assemble in large molecular complexes, which participate in membrane formation, protein transport, peroxisome duplication and - inheritance during cell division. Peroxisomal function is essential for life. Mutations in PEX genes, encoding for biogenesis factors, are often associated with lethal disorders. The association of peroxisomes with other organelles suggests an extensive participation in organellar crosstalk. This book represents a state-of-the-art review in the field of peroxisome research encompassing the cell and molecular biology of peroxisome biogenesis and its diseases, the protein complexes involved in this process and the modern technologies applied to study them. The book is intended for graduate students, researchers and lecturers in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology with a biomedical background. | <p>Provides a comprehensive, well structured state-of-the-art overview on various aspects of peroxisomes cell biology and research</p><p>A separate part is dedicated to modern technologies such as bioinformatics, proteomics and imaging tools</p><p>Model organisms to study peroxisome biogenesis ranging from plants to mammals are presented</p><p>The molecular basis of main peroxisome related disorders are described</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0735-9 | Life Sciences | Cleaves | [NAME], Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan; [NAME], Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, [NAME], Mexico; Ismael [NAME], Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlanepantla, Mexico; [NAME], Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, [NAME], Mexico; [NAME], Universitat de València, [NAME], Spain; [NAME], Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, [NAME], Mexico | Herrera's 'Plasmogenia' and Other Collected Works | Early Writings on the Experimental Study of the Origin of Life |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 170 | Hard cover | Book | X, 170 p. 102 illus. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Evolutionary Biology | SCL21001 | PSAJ | History of Science | SCA12000 | PDX | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Notes.- 2. Foreword by Professor [NAME] Strick.- 3. Introduction.- 4. Nociones de Biologia ('Concepts in Biology').- 5. Plasmogeny.- 6. La Plasmogenia, Una Nueva Ciencia de la Vida ('Plasmogeny, A New Science of Life”). | This book collects three outstanding examples of the work of Mexican biologist [NAME] (1868-1943), a pioneer in experimental origins of life research. Two of the collected works appear here in English for the first time. Herrera's works represent the attempt to deal experimentally with the issue of an autotrophic origin of life, a possibility that was widely accepted prior to [NAME] ideas regarding the possibility of organic synthesis and the origin of life in an early Earth environment. An active promoter of Darwinian ideas in Latin America, Herrera was also among the first 20th century researchers to attempt to “create life in a test tube.”This collection shows the remarkable prescience of researchers in Mexico with regards to laboratory approaches to the problem of the origin of life. It also includes a modern commentary by researchers actively engaged in research in prebiotic evolution and the origins of life, and deeply concerned with the historical development of ideas in these fields. The list includes [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME], who discuss in detail the relevance of Herrera's ideas to modern theory and their historical context. The book will expose modern readers and researchers to currents of thinking that have been lost, largely to time and language inaccessibility, of a seminal early theoretical biologist. | <p>Presents important works by [NAME], including Plasmogenia, never before published in English which serves as a point of reference for the history of the study of the origin of life</p><p>Highlights the impact of Mexican intellectual schools on the modern origin of life paradigm</p><p>Includes important previously published works in a more accessible language in order to reach a wider readership</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11648 | Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
 | 978-3-642-54662-4 | Life Sciences | Costantini | [NAME], University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium | Oxidative Stress and Hormesis in Evolutionary Ecology and Physiology | A Marriage Between Mechanistic and Evolutionary Approaches |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 611 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 611 p. 50 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Animal Physiology | SCL25031 | PSVD | Oxidative Stress | SCL16070 | PSF | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Historical and Contemporary Issues of Oxidative Stress, Hormesis and Life History Evolution.- Early Life Hormesis and Oxidative Experiences Fine-Tune the Adult Phenotype.- Variation in Oxidative Stress Threats and Hormesis Across Environments.- Nutritional Ecology, Foraging Strategies and Food Selection.- Coping with Physical Activity and Inactivity.- The Costs of Makeup in Sexual Selection and Social Signalling.- The Role of Oxidative Stress and Hormesis in Shaping Reproductive Strategies from Mating Systems to Parental Care.- Combating Parasites: [NAME] and Inflammation.- Variation Within and Among Species in Resistance to Oxidative Stress and Hormetic Responses.- Integrating Oxidative Stress and Hormesis into Research on Senescence and [NAME]. | This book discusses oxidative stress and hormesis from the perspective of an evolutionary ecologist or physiologist. In the first of ten chapters, general historical information, definitions, and background of research on oxidative stress physiology, hormesis, and life history are provided. [NAME] highlight the different solutions that organisms have evolved to cope with the oxidative threats posed by their environments and lifestyles. The author illustrates how oxidative stress and hormesis have shaped diversity in organism life-histories, behavioral profiles, morphological phenotypes, and aging mechanisms. The book offers fascinating insights into how organisms work and how they evolve to sustain their physiological functions under a vast array of environmental conditions. | <p>Combines mechanistic and evolutionary approaches</p><p>Provides insights into how and why biological diversity has evolved</p><p>Richly illustrated</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-05019-5 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], University of São Paulo, Lorena/SP, Brazil; Anuj Kumar Chandel, University of São Paulo, Lorena/SP, Brazil | Biofuels in Brazil | Fundamental Aspects, Recent Developments, and Future Perspectives |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 521 | Hard cover | Book | X, 521 p. 109 illus., 56 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG | Microbial Ecology | SCL19082 | PSAF | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | ​Techno-Economic Analysis of Second Generation Ethanol in Brazil: Competitive, Complementary Aspects with First Generation Ethanol.- An Assessment of Brazilian Government Initiatives and Policies for the Promotion of Biofuels Through Research, Commercialization and Private Investment Support.- Renewable Liquid Transportation Fuels: The Cornerstone of the Success of Brazilian Bioenergy Program.- Socio-Economic and Ambient Impacts of Sugarcane Expansion in Brazil: Effects of The Second Generation Ethanol Production.- Integrated Production of 1G-2G Bioethanol and Bioelectricity from Sugarcane: Impact of Bagasse Pretreatment Processes.- Potential Biomass Resources for Cellulosic Ethanol Production in Brazil: Availability, Feedstock Analysis, Feedstock Composition and Conversion Yields.- Advances in Methods to Improve the Sugarcane Crop as “Energy Cane” for Biorefinery: An Appraisal.- The Essential Role of Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes in the Success of Biorefineries: Current Status and Future Challenges.- Mapping of Cell Wall Components in Lignified Biomass as a Tool to Understand Recalcitrance.- Dilute Acid Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sugarcane Bagasse for Ethanol Production.- Scale-Up Pretreatment Studies on Sugarcane Bagasse and Straw for Second-Generation Ethanol Production.- Novel [NAME] from Brazilian Biodiversity: Biotechnological Applications in Lignocellulose Conversion to Biofuels.- Trends in Biodiesel Production: Present Status and Future Directions.- Critical Technological Analysis for Enzymatic Biodiesel Production: [NAME] and Future Directions.- Critical Analysis of Feedstock Availability and Composition, and New Potential Resources For Biodiesel Production in Brazil.- Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Biodiesel Production: Perception of Land Use, Climate Change and Sustainability Measurements.- Microalgal Feedstock for Bioenergy: Opportunities and Challenges.- Technological Advancements in Biohydrogen Production and Bagasse Gasification Process in the Sugarcane Industry Regarding to Brazilian Conditions.- Non-Conventional Renewable Sources in Brazil and Their Impact on the Success of Bioenergy. | This book discusses the commercialization of biofuels and the Brazilian government policies for the promotion of renewable energy program in Brazil, which could be a learning module for several countries for implementing biofuels policy to improve their socioeconomic status and make them energy independent.Researchers in academia and industries, policy makers, and economic analysts will be assisted by important source of information in their ongoing research and future perspectives.This book will benefit graduate and postgraduate students of chemical and biochemical engineering, forestry, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, applied chemistry, environmental science, sustainable energy, and biotech business disciplines by signifying the applied aspects of bioenergy production from various natural sources and their implications. Graduate and postgraduate students as well as postdoctoral researchers will find clear concepts of feedstock analysis, feedstock degradation, microbial fermentation, genetic engineering, renewable energy generation and storage, climate changes, and techno-economic analysis of biofuels production technologies. | <p>Discusses the promotion of commercialization of biofuels in Brazil</p><p></p><p>Is a repository of information for researchers in academia and industries</p><p></p><p>Focuses on techno-economic analysis of feedstock and renewable energy generation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0696-3 | Life Sciences | Defler | [NAME], Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia; [NAME], Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia | The Woolly Monkey | Behavior, Ecology, Systematics, and Captive Research | Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects | 39 | 1 | 2014 | 456 | Hard cover | Book | I, 456 p. 68 illus., 33 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Evolutionary Biology | SCL21001 | PSAJ | Animal Ecology | SCL19015 | PSVS | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Introduction.- Chapter 1. Introduction: Studying Woolly Monkeys.- Part II: Systematics and Taxonomy.- Chapter 2. Coat [NAME] is not an Indicator of Subspecies Identity in Colombian Woolly Monkeys.- Chapter 3. Colombian Lagothrix: Analysis of their Phenotypes and Taxonomy.- Part III: Ex Situ Research.- Chapter 4. Behavior and Husbandry of a Captive Group of Woolly Monkeys: A Case Study.- Chapter 5. Clinical Experience and Diseases of the Woolly Monkey.- Chapter 6. Recent Advances in Woolly Monkey Nutrition.- Chapter 7. Effects of Housing Conditions and Diet on the Behavior of Captive Woolly Monkeys.- Part IV. In Situ Ecology and Behavior.- Chapter 8. Life History, Behavior and Development of Wild Immature Lowland Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix poeppigii) in Amazonian Ecuador.- Chapter 9. Seed Dispersal by Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix lagothricha) at Caparu Biological Station, Colombia: Quantitative Description and Qualitative Analysis.- Chapter 10. Ranging Behavior, Daily Path Lengths, Diet and Habitat USe of Yellow Tailed Woolly Monkeys (Oreanax flavicauda) at La Esperanza, Peru.- Chapter 11.- Vocal Communication in Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix lagotricha lugens) at Cueva de los Guacharos National Park, Colombia.- Chapter 12. Potential Determinants of the Abundance of Wolly Monkeys in Neotropical Forests.- Chapter 13. Behavior Ecology and Inter-individual Distance of Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix lagothricha) in Rainforest Fragment in Colombia.- Part V. Conservation.- 14. Notes on the Behavior of Captive and Released Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix lagothricha): Reintroduction as a Conservation Strategy in Colombian Southern Amazon.- 15. Population Viability Analysis of Woolly Monkeys in Western Amazonia.- 16. Yellow Tailed Woolly Monkey (Oreonax flavicauda): Conservation Status, Anthropogenic Threats and Conservation Initiatives. | Woolly monkeys are large, attractive and widespread primates found throughout many parts of the Amazon basin. It is only in the last twenty-five years or so that long-term studies of woollies in their forest habitat have been successful; they have not generally been successfully kept in captivity. But now, especially because of their size, these creatures are pressed on all sides by [NAME] meat hunters and forest fragmentation. Their future is becoming critically precarious and the editors feel that it is time to showcase these animals with a full book.The editors draw together a number of recent woolly monkey studies from three Amazonian countries, including five taxa of woolly monkeys, four of which have recently been reclassified without using new biological criteria as species rather than subspecies (Groves, 2001, 2005; Rylands & Mittermeier, 2009). This volume provides a diversity of studies by well-known researchers and advanced students on a wide range of subjects using newly generated data, including a criticism of the recent taxonomic changes. The varied information contained within The Woolly Monkey: Behavior, Ecology, Systematics and Captive Research will help readers understand these handsome animals and will, we hope, energize them to contribute to their conservation. | <p>Comprehensive academic volume on the charismatic but threatened woolly monkey</p><p>Analyzes four recently reclassified taxa of woolly monkeys</p><p>Offers new ecological, behavioral and phylogenetic information from the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-30119-3 | Life Sciences | DeLong; [NAME] | [NAME], Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; [NAME], Tel Aviv University Fac. Life Sciences, Tel Aviv, Israel; [NAME], Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; [NAME], Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms, Braunschweig, Germany; Fabiano Thompson, Federal Univ of Rio de Janeiro, [NAME] do Fundao, Brazil | The Prokaryotes | Firmicutes and [NAME] |  |  | 4 | 2014 | 1000 | Hard cover | Book | 1000 p. | 1 | final | 779 | Life Sciences | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG |  |  |  | Life Sciences | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Section: Firmicutes.- Aerococcaceae.- Alicyclobacillaceae.- Bacillaceae, other members of the family.- Caldicoprobacteraceae.- Carnobacteriaceae.- Clostridiaceae,  other members of the family.- Cohnella.- Enterococcaceae.- Erysipelotrichaceae.- Eubacteriaceae.- Fusibacteriaceae.- Geobacillus.- Gracilibacteraceae.- Halanaerobiales.- Haloplasmataceae.- Heliobacteriaceae.- Lachnospiraceae.- Lactobacillaceae, other members of the family.- Leptotrichiaceae.- Leuconostocaceae.- Listeriaceae.- Natranaerobiaceae.- Paenibacillaceae.- Pasteuriaceae.- Peptococcaceae.- Peptostreptococcaceae.- Planococcaceae.- Sporolactobacillaceae.- Staphylococcaceae.- Streptococcaceae.- Syntrophomonadaceae.- Thermoactinomycetaceae.-  Thermoanaerobacteraceae.- Thermodesulfobacteria.- Thermodesulfobiaceae.- Thermolithobacteria.- Veillonellaceae.- Virgibacillus.- Section: Tenericutes.- Acholeplasmataceae.- Anaeroplasmataceae.- Entomoplamataceae.- Mycoplasmatales.- [NAME]. | The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea.  This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic AssociationsProkaryotic Communities and EcophysiologyProkaryotic Physiology and BiochemistryApplied Bacteriology and BiotechnologyHuman MicrobiologyActinobacteriaFirmicutesAlphaproteobacteria and BetaproteobacteriaGammaproteobacteriaDeltaproteobacteria and EpsilonproteobacteriaOther Major Lineages of Bacteria and the [NAME] | <p>The most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes</p><p>Represents molecular, applied and general prokaryotic biology, bacterial communities, and human bacteriology</p><p>Covers all taxonomic diversity using the family level to delineate chapters</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-30121-6 | Life Sciences | DeLong; [NAME] | [NAME], Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; [NAME], Tel Aviv University Fac. Life Sciences, Tel Aviv, Israel; [NAME], Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; [NAME], Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms, Braunschweig, Germany; Fabiano Thompson, Federal Univ of Rio de Janeiro, [NAME] do Fundao, Brazil | The Prokaryotes | Firmicutes and [NAME] |  |  | 4 | 2014 | 1000 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | 1000 p. Print + eReference. | 1 | final | 969 | Life Sciences | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG |  |  |  | Life Sciences | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Section: Firmicutes.- Aerococcaceae.- Alicyclobacillaceae.- Bacillaceae, other members of the family.- Caldicoprobacteraceae.- Carnobacteriaceae.- Clostridiaceae,  other members of the family.- Cohnella.- Enterococcaceae.- Erysipelotrichaceae.- Eubacteriaceae.- Fusibacteriaceae.- Geobacillus.- Gracilibacteraceae.- Halanaerobiales.- Haloplasmataceae.- Heliobacteriaceae.- Lachnospiraceae.- Lactobacillaceae, other members of the family.- Leptotrichiaceae.- Leuconostocaceae.- Listeriaceae.- Natranaerobiaceae.- Paenibacillaceae.- Pasteuriaceae.- Peptococcaceae.- Peptostreptococcaceae.- Planococcaceae.- Sporolactobacillaceae.- Staphylococcaceae.- Streptococcaceae.- Syntrophomonadaceae.- Thermoactinomycetaceae.-  Thermoanaerobacteraceae.- Thermodesulfobacteria.- Thermodesulfobiaceae.- Thermolithobacteria.- Veillonellaceae.- Virgibacillus.- Section: Tenericutes.- Acholeplasmataceae.- Anaeroplasmataceae.- Entomoplamataceae.- Mycoplasmatales.- [NAME]. | The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea.  This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic AssociationsProkaryotic Communities and EcophysiologyProkaryotic Physiology and BiochemistryApplied Bacteriology and BiotechnologyHuman MicrobiologyActinobacteriaFirmicutesAlphaproteobacteria and BetaproteobacteriaGammaproteobacteriaDeltaproteobacteria and EpsilonproteobacteriaOther Major Lineages of Bacteria and the [NAME] | <p>The most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes</p><p>Represents molecular, applied and general prokaryotic biology, bacterial communities, and human bacteriology</p><p>Covers all taxonomic diversity using the family level to delineate chapters</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-30120-9 | Life Sciences | DeLong; [NAME] | [NAME], Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; [NAME], Tel Aviv University Fac. Life Sciences, Tel Aviv, Israel; [NAME], Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; [NAME], Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms, Braunschweig, Germany; Fabiano Thompson, Federal Univ of Rio de Janeiro, [NAME] do Fundao, Brazil | The Prokaryotes | Firmicutes and [NAME] |  |  | 4 | 2014 | 1000 |  | eReference work | 1000 p. eReference. | 1 | final | 779 | Life Sciences | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG |  |  |  | Life Sciences | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Section: Firmicutes.- Aerococcaceae.- Alicyclobacillaceae.- Bacillaceae, other members of the family.- Caldicoprobacteraceae.- Carnobacteriaceae.- Clostridiaceae,  other members of the family.- Cohnella.- Enterococcaceae.- Erysipelotrichaceae.- Eubacteriaceae.- Fusibacteriaceae.- Geobacillus.- Gracilibacteraceae.- Halanaerobiales.- Haloplasmataceae.- Heliobacteriaceae.- Lachnospiraceae.- Lactobacillaceae, other members of the family.- Leptotrichiaceae.- Leuconostocaceae.- Listeriaceae.- Natranaerobiaceae.- Paenibacillaceae.- Pasteuriaceae.- Peptococcaceae.- Peptostreptococcaceae.- Planococcaceae.- Sporolactobacillaceae.- Staphylococcaceae.- Streptococcaceae.- Syntrophomonadaceae.- Thermoactinomycetaceae.-  Thermoanaerobacteraceae.- Thermodesulfobacteria.- Thermodesulfobiaceae.- Thermolithobacteria.- Veillonellaceae.- Virgibacillus.- Section: Tenericutes.- Acholeplasmataceae.- Anaeroplasmataceae.- Entomoplamataceae.- Mycoplasmatales.- [NAME]. | The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea.  This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic AssociationsProkaryotic Communities and EcophysiologyProkaryotic Physiology and BiochemistryApplied Bacteriology and BiotechnologyHuman MicrobiologyActinobacteriaFirmicutesAlphaproteobacteria and BetaproteobacteriaGammaproteobacteriaDeltaproteobacteria and EpsilonproteobacteriaOther Major Lineages of Bacteria and the [NAME] | <p>The most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes</p><p>Represents molecular, applied and general prokaryotic biology, bacterial communities, and human bacteriology</p><p>Covers all taxonomic diversity using the family level to delineate chapters</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-54451-4 | Life Sciences | Erdmann | [NAME], Free University Berlin, Berlin, Germany; [NAME], Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland; [NAME], Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland | Chemical Biology of Nucleic Acids | Fundamentals and Clinical Applications | RNA Technologies |  | 1 | 2014 | 690 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 690 p. 231 illus., 84 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 239 | Life Sciences | Nucleic Acid Chemistry | SCL14011 | PSB | Molecular Medicine | SCB1700X | MBGR | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | RNA as Major Components in Chemical Evolvable Systems.- How the Early Genetic Code Was Established? - Inference from the Analysis of Extant Animal Mitochondrial Decoding Systems.- Isomerization of RNA Phosphodiester Linkages.- Effects of Ionic Liquid and Liposomes on the Structure, Stability and Function of Nucleic Acids.- Oxidative Damage on RNA Nucleobases.- Use of FRET to Study Dynamics of DNA Replication.- Design, Characterization and Application of Imidazopyridopyrimidine:Naphthyridine Base-Pairing Motifs Consisting of Four Hydrogen Bonds.- Creation of Unnatural Base Pair Systems Toward New DNA/RNA Biotechnologies.- Flexible Nucleobase Analogues. Novel Tools for Exploring the Nucleic Acids.- Sequence Selective Recognition of Double-Stranded RNA.- Determining Transient Nucleic Acid Structures by NMR.- Diastereomer-Specific Repertoire of 7′R- or 7′S-Me-Carba-Locked Nucleic Acids (cLNAs) in Antisense Oligo/RNA Duplexes and Engineering of Physicochemical and Enzymological Properties.- Challenges and Opportunities for Oligonucleotide-Based Therapeutics by Antisense and RNA Interference Mechanisms.- Progress in Chemically Modified Nucleic Acid Aptamers.- Aptamers as Molecular Smugglers.- Biochemical Aspects of Subcellular RNA Transport and Localization.- [NAME], Big Impact: Bacterial Functional Nucleic Acids and Their Applications.- Towards Defined DNA and RNA Delivery Vehicles Using Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology.- Targeted Editing of Therapeutic Genes Using DNA-Based Transcriptional Activators: Scope and Challenges.- Interaction of DNA Intramolecular Structures with Their Complementary Strands: A Thermodynamic Approach for the Control of Gene Expression.- Site Directed Spin Labelling of RNA for Distance Measurements by EPR.- Chemo-Enzymatic Strategies to Modify RNA in vitro or in Living Cells.- Metal Dependence of Ligand Binding and Heavy-Atom Derivatization of Evolutionarily Distinct PreQ1 Riboswitches.- DNA G-Quadruplexes and [NAME] in Therapeutics and Diagnostics.- [NAME] of Site-Specifically Modified Long-Mer RNAs.- Synthesis and Exon-Skipping Activity of Chemically-Modified RNAs.- mRNA and snRNA [NAME]: Synthesis and Applications.- Innovative Chemistry for Synthesis of Regular RNA, 5’-Triphosphate RNA or 5’-Capped RNA. | This volume contains 29 engrossing chapters contributed by worldwide, leading research groups in the field of chemical biology. Topics include pre-biology; the establishment of the genetic code; isomerization of RNA; damage of nucleobases in RNA; the dynamic structure of nucleic acids and their analogs in DNA replication, extra- and intra-cellular transport; molecular crowding by the use of ionic liquids; new technologies enabling the modification of gene expression via editing of therapeutic genes; the use of riboswitches; the modification of mRNA cap regions; new approaches to detect appropriately modified RNAs with EPR spectroscopy and the use of parallel and high-throughput techniques for the analysis of the structure and new functions of nucleic acids. This volume discusses how chemistry can add new frontiers to the field of nucleic acids in molecular medicine, biotechnology and nanotechnology and is not only an invaluable source of information to chemists, biochemists and life scientists but will also stimulate future research. | <p>Detailed and comprehensive overview of the various different RNA species</p><p>Bench to bedside approach</p><p>Written by leading authorities in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8782-6 | Life Sciences | Fernandes | [NAME], Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, [NAME], Brazil; [NAME], Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil | Neotropical [NAME] |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 502 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 502 p. 106 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Entomology | SCL25090 | PSVT7 | Animal Ecology | SCL19015 | PSVS | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- 1. Neotropical [NAME] galls: status of knowledge and perspectives; [NAME] et al.- 2. Developmental Anatomy of Galls in the Neotropics: Arthropods [NAME] vs. Host Plant Constraints; [NAME] dos [NAME] et al.- 3. Functional Gradients in Insect Gall Tissues: Studies on Neotropical Host Plants; [NAME] et al.- 4. [NAME] in the Neotropics and the Need to Standardize Them; [NAME] dos [NAME] et al.- 5. Population Ecology of Galling Arthropods in the Neotropics; [NAME] Pacheco Toma, [NAME] Jr.- 6. Bottom-up Effects on Gall Distribution; [NAME], [NAME] Fernandes.- 7. Natural selection on a tropical system: gall-size distribution on Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae); [NAME] et al.- 8. Density of insect galls in the forest understorey and canopy: Neotropical, Gondwanan or global patterns?; [NAME] et al.- 9. Galling insects as indicators of habitat quality; [NAME] et al.- 10. Host specificity of gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) on ten species of Inga (Fabaceae); [NAME], [NAME] Hanson.- 11. Galling insect community associated with Copaifera langsdorffii ([NAME]): the role of inter- and intra-annual host plant phenology; [NAME]. Galling insects on Caryocar brasiliense [NAME]. (Caryocaraceae); [NAME] Leite.- 13. [NAME]: a Neotropical Model System to Study Insect Plant Interactions; [NAME] et al.- 14. Galls and [NAME] of southern Brazil; [NAME] et al.- 15. Galling insects in the Brazilian Cerrado: Ecological patterns and perspectives; [NAME] et al.- 16. Galls in Brazilian mountains: new reports and perspectives; [NAME] et al.- 17. Galls in the Brazilian Coastal Vegetation; [NAME] et al.- 18. Galls from Brazilian Atlantic Forest: status of knowledge and perspectives; [NAME] et al.- 19. Galling Insects in the Pantanal Wetland and [NAME]; [NAME] et al.- 20. Galls from Brazilian Tropical Dry Forests: status of knowledge and perspectives; [NAME] et al.- 21. Galls of the temperate forest of southern South America: Argentina and Chile; [NAME] et al.- 22. Gall-Inducing Insects and Their Associated Parasitoid Assemblages in the Forests of Panama; [NAME] et al.- 23. Insect galls of Costa Rica and their parasitoids; [NAME] et al.- 24. Mexican gall-inducing insects: importance of biotic and abiotic factors on species richness in tropical dry forest; Pablo Cuevas-Reyes et al. | The book brings to light the most recent findings on the biogeography, biodiversity, host plant induction and natural history of gall inducing insects in the Neotropical region. We attempt to summarize the work done so far in the region, promote several syntheses on many aspects such as host induction, host specialization, distribution among the several vegetation types and zones, the origin of super hosts and the mechanisms leading to geographical patterns in their distribution. Furthermore, the book constructs new perspectives for deeper understanding of galling insect evolutionary ecology and biogeopgraphy in the region. | <p>The sole compendium on the ecology of tropical gall inducing insects</p><p><p>Brings to light and to main stream ecology the most recent findings on the study of insects in the tropics</p><p><p>Highlights the most recent findings on gall inducing insects and their host plants in the Neotropics</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0496-9 | Life Sciences | Ganguly | Nirmal K. Ganguly, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India; [NAME], Postgraduate Institute of Medical Educat, Chandigarh, India; [NAME], Johns Hopkins College of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; [NAME], Imperial College of Medicine, London, UK; [NAME], Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan | Studies on Respiratory Disorders |  | Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice |  | 1 | 2014 | 390 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 390 p. 26 illus., 19 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Oxidative Stress | SCL16070 | PSF | Cell Biology | SCL16008 | PSF | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to oxidative stress and anti-oxidant therapy.- Role of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in respiratory diseases: general considerations.- Role of exhaled biomarkers volatiles and exhaled breath condensate.- [NAME] infections and oxidative injury.- Role of reactive oxygen species in causing acute lung injury.- Free radicals in pulmonary tuberculosis.- Oxidative injury caused by smoking and air-pollution.- Oxidative stress in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.- Oxidative stress in asthma and allergic disease.- Oxygen free radicals in pulmonary hypertension.- [NAME] fibrosis and oxidative stress.- Oxidant injury in sarcoidosis and other granulomatous disorders.- Oxidative stress in lung cancer.- [NAME] toxicity from drugs, heavy metals and other poisonings – oxidant injury and role of anti-oxidants.- Oxidative stress and respiratory muscle dysfunction.- The critical role of Nrf2.- Development of novel antioxidants.- Asbestosis. | This volume covers data describing the role of free radicals and antioxidants in respiratory disorders, including the data that deal with clinical and pre-clinical trials. Chapters describe the relationship of oxidative stress to a number of respiratory and pulmonary conditions from a basic science and clinical perspective, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, acute lung injury, pulmonary hypertension, toxicity and fibrosis, cancer and asbestosis. The book also discusses the use of conventional biomarkers of oxidative stress and breath condensates as adjuncts to classical laboratory testing, the effect of antioxidants on cellular protection, as well as the development of novel antioxidant modalities. | <p>Takes a novel approach to respiratory disorders, still among the most commonly encountered diseases </p><p>Enables the pulmonary disease physician and research scientist to remain up-to-date on translational research into clinical applications</p><p>Discusses the use of conventional biomarkers of oxidative stress and breath condensates as adjuncts to classical laboratory testing</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8806-9 | Life Sciences | He | [NAME], USDA-ARS, New Orleans, LA, USA; [NAME], Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA | Applied Manure and Nutrient Chemistry for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 372 | Hard cover | Book | III, 372 p. 101 illus., 39 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Life Sciences, general | SCL00004 | PSA | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-05-06 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- About the editors.- 1 Animal Manure Production and Utilization in the US.- 2 Residual Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in Animal Manures and Their Environmental Behaviors in Soils.- 3 Changes in Nutrient Content and Availability during the Slow Pyrolysis of Animal Wastes.- 4 Soil Amino Compound and Carbohydrate Contents Influenced by Organic Amendments.- 5 Nitrogen Mineralization in Soils Amended with Manure as Affected by Environmental Conditions.- Soil Enzyme Activities as Affected by Manure Types, Application Rates, and Management Practices.- 7 Phosphatase Activities and Their Effects on Phosphorus Availability in Soils Amended with Livestock Manures.- 8 Variety and Solubility of Phosphorus Forms in Animal Manure and Their Effects on Soil Test Phosphorus.- 9 Phytate in Animal Manure and Soils: [NAME], Cycling and Bioavailability.- 10 Phosphorus Forms and Mineralization Potentials of Alabama Upland Cotton Production Soils Amended with Poultry Litter.- 11 Chemistry and Application of Industrial By-Products to Animal Manure for Reducing Phosphorus Losses to Surface Waters.- 12 Nutrient Chemistry of Manure and Manure-Impacted Soils as Influenced by Application of Bauxite.- 13 Investigation of Compound-Specific Organic-Inorganic Phosphorus Transformation Using Stable Isotope Ratios in Phosphate.- 14 Chemical Characteristics of Custom Compost for Highbush Blueberry.- 15 Distribution and Biodegradability of Water Soluble Organic Carbon and Nitrogen in Subarctic Alaskan Soils under Three Different Land Uses.- 16 Remote Sensing of Nutrient Characteristics of Soils and Crops in Biosolid Amended Soils.- 17 Cotton Production Improvement and Environmental Concerns from Poultry Litter Application in Southern and Southeastern USA Soils.- Index. | Due to the rapid increase in world population and improving living standards, the global agriculture sector is confronting with challenges for the sustainability of agricultural production and of the environment. Intensive high-yield agriculture is typically dependent on addition of fertilizers (synthetic chemicals, animal manure, etc.). However, non-point nutrient losses from agricultural fields due to fertilization could adversely impact the environment. Increased knowledge on plant nutrient chemistry is required for improving utilization efficiency and minimizing loses from both inorganic and organic nutrient sources. For this purpose, the book is composed of 19 chapters that highlight recent research activities in applied nutrient chemistry geared toward sustainable agriculture and environment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to speciation, quantification, and interactions of various plant nutrients and relevant contributories in manure, soil, and plants. This book outlooks emerging researchable issues on alternative utilization and environmental monitoring of manure and other agricultural by products that may stimulate new research ideas and direction in the relevant fields. | <p>A pool of invited only contributors consisting of both insightful senior researchers and innovative junior investigators</p><p>Highlights recent research activities in manure and nutrient chemistry for agricultural utilization and environmental evaluation</p><p>Issue oriented comprehensive reviews and problem solving oriented case studies with a section of future work to stimulate new research ideas and directions in the relevant fields</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-54327-2 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa; C.W.W. Pirk, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; O. Duangphakdee, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand | [NAME] | Composition, Structure, Function |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 389 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 389 p. 171 illus., 100 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Entomology | SCL25090 | PSVT7 | Biophysics and Biological Physics | SCP27008 | PHVN | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-23 00:00:00 |  | General Introduction.- Nesting: Sites, Space and Density in Comb-building.- Self-organization of Nest Contents.- Intraspecific and [NAME] Communication by Vibrations and Scents in Comb.- Wax Secretion, Comb Construction and the Queen.- The [NAME] of Brood.- The Role of Pollen in Honeybee Colonies.- Nectar Flows and Comb-building.- Construction of Combs.- Energetics of Honey/Beeswax Conversion.- Construction of Cells.- Conversion of Wax Scales into Comb Wax.- Material Properties of Scale and Comb Wax.- The Wax Gland Complex.- The Chemistry of Beeswax.- Synthesis of Beeswax.- Material Properties of Honeybee Silk. | This work, a sequel to Honeybees and [NAME] published nearly 30 years ago, starts with a brief introduction and discussion of nesting sites, their spaces and densities, self-organization of nest contents, and interspecific utilization of beeswax. The following chapters cover communication by vibrations and scents and wax secretion, and discuss the queen in relation to the combs. Discussions on completed nests include the significance of brood, the roles of pollen and nectar flow, and comb-building, and are followed by a triad of related chapters on the construction of cells and combs and their energetic costs. An in-depth examination of the conversion of wax scales into combs, the material properties of scale and comb waxes, and the wax gland complex are presented. The next chapters are devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the literature on the chemistry and synthesis of beeswax, and, finally, the material properties of honeybee silk are highlighted. | <p>Includes recent findings in the fields of materials sciences, structural engineering, molecular biology, polymer chemistry, and biomimetics</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p><p>Richly illustrated</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8741-3 | Life Sciences | Hohmann-Marriott | [NAME], Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway | The Structural Basis of Biological Energy Generation |  | Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration | 39 | 1 | 2014 | 475 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 475 p. 185 illus., 131 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Life Sciences | Life Sciences, general | SCL00004 | PSA | Cell Physiology | SCL16040 | PSF | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Series Editors.- The Series Editors.- Preface.- The Editor.- Contributors.- Author Index.- 1. Proton-Pumping Microbial Rhodopsins – Ubiquitous Structurally Simple Helpers of Respiration and Photosynthesis; [NAME] 2. Structure and Functional Heterogeneity of Fucoxanthin-Chlorophyll Proteins in Diatoms; Kathi Gundermann, Claudia Büchel.- 3. Structure-Function Relationship in Peridinin-Chlorophyll Proteins; [NAME], Eckhard Hofmann.- 4. Piecing Together the Phycobilisome; [NAME] et al.- 5. Chlorosomes: Structure, Function and Assembly; [NAME] et al.- 6. The Structure of ATPsynthases in Photosynthesis and Respiration; [NAME], [NAME] Gräber.- 7. Carboxysomes – Sequestering RubisCO for Efficient Carbon Fixation; [NAME] Kimber.- 8. Rieske/Cytochrome b Complexes: The Turbo Chargers of Chemiosmosis; Felix ten Brink, Frauke Baymann.- 9. [NAME]; [NAME], [NAME] 10. Probing the Action of Cytochrome c Oxidase; Vangelis Daskalakis, [NAME] Varotsis.- 11. Evolution of Structural and Coordination Features within Methionine Sulfoxide Reductase B Family; [NAME] et al.- 12. Respiratory Chain Supercomplexes in Mitochondria; Natalya V. Dudkina et al.- 13. Energy Conservation in Heliobacteria: Photosynthesis and Central Carbon Metabolism; [NAME] et al.- 14. The Architecture of Cyanobacteria, Archetypes of Microbial Innovation; [NAME] 15. Respiration and Oxidative Phosphorylation in Mycobacteria; [NAME], [NAME] 16. The Structure and Morphology of Red Algae Chloroplasts; [NAME] et al.- 17. Green Algae; [NAME], [NAME] Schmidt.- 18. Carbon Fixation in Diatoms; [NAME], [NAME] 19. Leaf: Light Capture in the Photosynthetic Organ; [NAME], [NAME] 20. [NAME]. Scaling From the Cellular to the Organism Level; [NAME] Barták.- 21. Electron transport in the mitochondrial respiratory chain; [NAME] Genova.- 22. The Hydrogenosome; [NAME] Benchimol.- 23. Biogenesis of Chloroplasts; Jodi Maple et al.- 24. Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Quality Control; [NAME]. | The fascinating machinery that life uses to harness energy is the focus of this volume of the Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration series. Experts in the field communicate their insights into the mechanisms that govern biological energy conversion from the atomic scale to the physiological integration within organisms. By leveraging the power of current structural techniques the authors reveal the inner workings of life. | <p>In-depth treatment of bioenergetics</p><p>Plethora of colour illustrations</p><p>Covers bioenergetics from molecules to organisms</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-53993-0 | Life Sciences | Horowitz | [NAME], Columbia University Barnard College, New York, NY, USA | Domestic Dog Cognition and Behavior | The Scientific Study of Canis familiaris |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 274 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 274 p. 26 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Behavioural Sciences | SCL13009 | PSVP | Cognitive Psychology | SCY20060 | JMR | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-21 00:00:00 |  | Part I: Orientation: Perceptual and Breed Effects on Behavior and Early Ethological Research.- Canine Olfaction: Scent, Sign and Situation.- Dog [NAME] and Their Behavior.- The Significance of Ethological Studies: Play and Pee.- Part II: Behavior and Cognition: Observational and Experimental Results.- Dog Imitation and its Possible Origins.- Social Looking in the Domestic Dog.- Visual Attention in Dogs and the Evolution of Non-verbal Communication.- Cognitive Development in Gray Wolves: Development of Object Permanence and Sensorimotor Intelligence with Respect to Domestic Dogs.- Part III: The Future of Dog Research: Critical Reassessment of Methods and Practice and Practical Applications.- Measuring the Behaviour of Dogs: An Ethological Approach.- Looking at Dogs: Moving from Anthropocentrism to Canid Umwelt.- A Dog’s-Eye View of Canine Cognition.- [NAME] Science: An Antidote to Sentiment and [NAME]. | This book highlights the state of the field in the new, provocative line of research into the cognition and behavior of the domestic dog. Eleven chapters from leading researchers describe innovative methods from comparative psychology, ethology and behavioral biology, which are combined to create a more comprehensive picture of the behavior of Canis familiaris than ever before. Each of the book’s three parts highlights one of the perspectives relevant to providing a full understanding of the dog. Part I covers the perceptual abilities of dogs and the effect of interbreeding. Part II includes observational and experimental results from studies of social cognition – such as learning and social referencing – and physical cognition in canids, while Part III summarizes the work in the field to date, reviewing various conceptual and methodological approaches and testing anthropomorphisms with regard to dogs. The final chapter discusses the practical application of behavioral and cognitive results to promote animal welfare. This volume reflects a modern shift in science toward considering and studying domestic dogs for their own sake, not only insofar as they reflect back on human beings. | <p>First edited volume on the study of dog behavior and cognition</p><p>With contributions from leading researchers in the field</p><p>Highlights the state of the field in this new, provocative line of research</p><p>Represents a move toward considering and studying domestic dogs for their own sake, not only insofar as they reflect back on human beings</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0584-3 | Life Sciences | Ilic | [NAME], King's College London School of Medicine, , UK | Stem Cell Banking |  | Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine |  | 1 | 2014 | 192 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 192 p. 17 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Stem Cells | SCL16010 | PSAK | Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering | [NAME] | PSF | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Setting Quality Standards for Stem Cell Banking, Research and Translation: The International Stem Cell Banking Initiative.- 2 The Challenge of Standardisation in Stem Cell Research and Development.- 3 Global Perspective on Cord Blood Stem Cell Banking.- 4 Stem Cell Research and Banking: Towards Policy on Disclosing Research Results and Incidental Findings.- 5 The Legal Duties of Stem Cell Banks with Regards to Stem Cell Donors and Recipients.- 6 European Regulations and Ethical Issues on Cord Blood Banking.- 7 Donor Recruitment and Eligibility Criteria for HLA-Homozygous iPSC Bank in Japan.- 8 Banking of Pluripotent Stem Cells: Issues and Opportunities from the NIH Perspective.-  9 Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program: Children’s Hospital Research Center Oakland and Beyond.- 10 Anthony Nolan Experience: Issues and Strategy for Cord Blood Banking from Ethnic Minority Groups.- 11 Establishment of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Banks in India.- 12 Stem Cell Banking in Iran.- 13 Stem Cell Biobanks and Long-Term Sustainability: A Swiss Working Model.- 14 Establishing a Public Cord Blood Bank and [NAME] in Parallel: a Serbian Example. | This book exemplifies experience across the globe in banking of cord blood, mesenchymal, embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells for clinical use from the United States, Canada, the European Union, Switzerland and Japan to Iran, India and Serbia. The concerns are similar regardless of stem cell type or origin. Implementing core values and common standards depend often on specific circumstances of political and economic setting, which makes flexibility as important as systematic planning. Banking of stem cells is not just building a repository and storing samples. The planning, design, construction and maintenance involve multiple skilled professionals. Stem cell banks are points where technology and medicine converge with ethics, laws and regulations. If properly designed and organized, their utilization will have a broad impact not only on the scientific community and medical professionals but also on the general public. | <p>Explores the current status and future prospects of stem cell banking</p><p>Examines all aspects of stem cell banking from type of bank and type of stem cells, regulatory landscape, public versus private, and other funding components</p><p>Highlights stem cell banking industry in new markets such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-04044-8 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada | Phytochemicals – Biosynthesis, Function and Application | Volume 44 | Recent Advances in Phytochemistry | 44 | 1 | 2014 | 176 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 176 p. 53 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Plant Ecology | SCL19112 | PSTS | Plant Biochemistry | SCL14021 | PST | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Chapter 1: Soybean Seed Isoflavonoids: Biosynthesis and Regulation - Mehran Dastmalchi and [NAME] Dhaubhadel.- Chapter 2: Biosynthesis of Natural Products in Plants by [NAME] with an Emphasis on Swainsonine - Daniel Cook, [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Chapter 3: Lectins from Medicinal Plants: Bioeffectors with Diverse Activities - [NAME], [NAME] and Hans-Joachim Gabius.- Chapter 4: Bioactive Phytochemicals from Canadian Boreal Forest Species Used Traditionally by Eastern [NAME] Cree Aboriginals to Treat Diabetes Mellitus - Jose A Guerrero-Analco, Asim [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME],  [NAME], Paleah Black, [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] T Arnason.- Chapter 5: Bioproducts, Biofuels and Perfumes: [NAME] and their Potential for Metabolic Engineering - Philipp Zerbe and Jörg Bohlmann.- Chapter 6: Engineering Elevated Vitamin C in Plants to Improve their Nutritional Content, Growth and Tolerance to Abiotic Stress - Katherine A Lisko, Siddique I Aboobucker, [NAME] and Argelia Lorence.- Chapter 7: Evaluating the Phytochemical Potential of Camelina – an Emerging New Crop of Old World Origin - Mark A. Berhow, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Polat.- Chapter 8: Analysis of β-Methylamino-Alanine in Environmental and Food Samples - W. Broc Glover and [NAME]. | The 44th volume of RAP contains articles based on work presented at the 51st annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America. They were selected to showcase exciting examples of current research in plant chemistry, to highlight the diversity in this field spanning analytical chemistry, ethnobotany, biosynthesis, bioactivity, chemical ecology and biotechnology. Specifically, the perspectives paper by [NAME] and [NAME] summarizes recent findings on the genes and enzymes involved in conifer resin biosynthesis, while papers by Timoshenko et al. and [NAME]. highlight progress on toxic lectins and bioactive phytochemicals from Canadian forest plants used by Aboriginals, respectively. Next the contribution by Glover and Murch compares methods used to analyze dementia agents in foodstuffs of Pacific Islands. Two papers by [NAME] and [NAME]. both summarize recent findings on the engineering of vitamin C contents of plants and of phytochemicals in the emerging oil crop Camelina. Finally, [NAME] et [NAME] discuss the biosynthesis in plant endophytes of alkaloids which have implications for cattle feeding. Overall, these seven Perspectives and Communications give a very good picture of the state of plant (bio) chemistry research in North America, which is also indicative of the state of the field worldwide. | <p>Eight articles based on talks presented at the 51st annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America</p><p>A broad set of review papers on the cutting edge of phytochemistry</p><p>An authoritative, up-to-date resource that helps to set the gold standard for thought and research in fields related to plant biochemistry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1800-5 | Life Sciences | Kharwar | [NAME], Banaras Hindu University Centre of Advances Studies in Botany, Varanasi, India; R.S. Upadhyay, Banaras Hindu University Centre of Advances Studies in Botany, Varanasi, India; [NAME], Banaras Hindu University Centre of Advances Studies in Botany, Varanasi, India; [NAME], Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India | Microbial Diversity and Biotechnology in Food Security |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 854 | Hard cover | Book | I, 854 p. 172 illus., 108 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 239 | Life Sciences | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology | SCU33000 | TQ | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer India | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part 1. Endophytes and Mycorrhiza.- 1. Recent Advances in Research on Cannabis [NAME] and their Prospect for the Pharmaceutical Industry.- 2. Endophytic [NAME] from Brazilian Tropical Hosts and their Biotechnological Applications.- 3. Diversity and Bio-potential of Endophytic [NAME] Isolated from Eight Medicinal Plants of Uttar Pradesh, India.- 4. Unlocking the Myriad Benefits of Endophytes: An Overview.- 5. [NAME]: An Amazing and [NAME] of Cytotoxic Compounds.- 6. Diversity and Bioactivity of Endophytic Fungi from [NAME] (Wt.) Sleumer and [NAME] Heyne.- 7. Diversity of Arbuscular [NAME] in Field and [NAME] from [NAME] of Flemingia Vestita Benth. ex Baker.- 8. Molecular Identification and Characterization of Taxol Producing Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides from [NAME] Linn.- 9. Linking Mycorrhizal Technology with Medicinal Plant Secondary Metabolites.- 10. Ecology of [NAME] 2. Microbial Diversity and Plant Protection.- 11. Screening of [NAME]. [NAME] against [NAME] and [NAME] Blight.- 12. Mycofloristics of Some Forest Localities in Khammam – Some New Additions to the Fungi of A.P., India.- 13. The Gomphus Paradox of Meghalaya: Wild Edible Fungi or a Poisonous Mushroom?.- 14. Identification of Tomato Leaf Curl Virus Infecting Acalypha Indica: An Ethno Medicinal Weed in North-Eastern U.P.- 15. Occurrence of Antiviral Systemic Resistance Inducer in Pseuderanthemum Bicolor Radlk.- Its Mode of Action and Biophysicochemical Properties.- 16. An Impact of Seed Priming on Disease Resistance - A Review.- 17. Occurrence of Stone Fruit Yellows Phytoplasma Disease (“Ca. Phytoplasma Prunorum”) in Hungary and Central-Europe.- 18. Prevention of Virus Infection and Multiplication by Inducing Virus Interfering Agent(s) in Treated Crop Plants under Field Conditions.- 19. Biocontrol of Phytopathogenic Fungi of [NAME] using Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria.- 20. Incidence and Preliminary Control of Blast Disease of [NAME] in Southwest Nigeria.- 21. Evaluation of Biotic and Abiotic Factors for Production of [NAME] (Malus x Domestica) Seedling.- 22. Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Metarhizium anisopliae against Plant Phytopathogenic Fungi.- 23. Antifungal Activity of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria against Fusarium Oxysporum and Phoma sp. of Cucurbitaceae.- 24. Integrated Management of Web Blight (Rhizoctonia [NAME]) of French Bean.- 25. Role of Antagonistic Microbes in Management of Phytopathogenic Fungi of Some Important Crops.- 26. In Vitro Evaluation of PGPR Strains for Their Biocontrol Potential against Fungal Pathogens.- 27. Pathogenicity, Ecology and Genetic Diversity of the Fusarium Spp. associated with an Emerging Bakanae Disease of Rice (Oryza [NAME]) in India.- 28. Development of Novel Molecules for the Control of Plant Pathogenic Fungi in Agriculture.- 29. Sustainable Agriculture and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria.- 30. Biochemical Activity of Ocimum Gratissimum Essential Oil against Fruit Rotting Fungi Penicillium Expansum and [NAME] Digitatum.- 31. Seed Quality Status of Polymer Coated BT Cotton (Gossypium sp.) during Storage under Coastal Environment.- 32. Viruses Infecting Cucurbita Pepo: Current Status and Management.- 33. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Vegetable Disease Management.- 34. Biological Control of Bacterial Wilt Disease Causing Pathogens: A Sustainable Approach for Increasing Crop Production.- 35. Bio-fungicides: Best Alternative for Sustainable Food Security and Eco-System.- 36. PCR Amplification, Sequencing and Insilico Characterization of Pectin Lyase Genes from AspergillusflavusNIICC8142.- 37. Antifungal Activity of Agave Species.- 38. Production of Extracellular Phytate Hydrolyzing Enzymes by Soil F | The roles of microbes in agriculture, industry and environment have been the point of interest since long time for their potential exploitation. Although only a fraction of microbial diversity was accessed by microbiologists earlier for harnessing them owing to limited techniques available. The molecular techniques have opened new vistas to access the wide field of the unexplored microbes and their exploitation for useful genes and novel metabolites. Sincere efforts have been made in biotechnology using microbes leading to improve our life with respect to agriculture and people health. This comprehensive volume covers different aspects of microbial biotechnology and its management in sustainable agriculture for food security and improved human health. The book comprises four sections: Endophytes and Mycorrhizae, Microbial Diversity and Plant Protection, Microbial Functions and Biotechnology, and [NAME] and the Environment, which contain 53 chapters. The book examines the aspects on endophytes and mycorrhizae, bioactive compounds, growth promoting microorganisms, disease management with emphasis on biocontrol, genetics of disease resistance, microbial enzymes, advances in potential of microbes and their industrial as well as pharmaceutical applications. In addition, the use of botanicals, and the etiology and management of medicinal and aromatic plants in the post harvest management have been reviewed in greater depth for the benefit of teaching and research community.  The biotechnological developments using microbe potential have enabled us combat the environment and human health problems worldwide in ecofriendly manner. We are sure that this volume will be highly useful to all those concerned with fungi, bacteria, viruses and their biology, including environmental and public health officers and professionals in the field of interest. The volume is an exhaustive coverage of almost all the aspects of microbial biology and biotechnology. | <p>Discusses the application and importance of microbes in crop productivity and disease prevention to achieve global food security</p><p>Comprises different areas of research from structural, metabolomics biocontrol to nanotechnology</p><p>Holds a special relevance in the present time as food security is a major concern in both developed and developing countries</p><p>While addressing the issue of food security, the book provides holistic solutions to tackle the problem</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-53838-4 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Cologne, Köln, Germany; [NAME], University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany | Membrane Transport Mechanism | 3D Structure and Beyond | Springer Series in Biophysics | 17 | 1 | 2014 | 272 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 272 p. 65 illus., 56 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Membrane Biology | SCL16050 | PSF | Protein Structure | SCL14050 | PSBC | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] for Proteins: The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of a Sodium/Aspartate Symporter.- Characterizing the Structure, Function and Evolution of Human Solute Carrier (SLC) Transporters Using Computational Approaches.- Structures of the Prokaryotic Galactose Transporter vSGLT and Their Implications on Alternating Access Mechanism in Human SGLT1.- Moving Crystallographic Snapshots: A Mechanism for Transport Regulation in BetP.- Development of Refined Homology Models: Adding the Missing Information to the Medically Relevant Neurotransmitter Transporters.- The Life and Times of Lac Permease: Crystals Ain’t Enough.- Alternating Access Within the POT Family of Oligopeptide.- Proton Symporters.- The Maltose ABC Transporter: Where Structure Meets Function.- Cooperative Transport Mechanism and Proton-Coupling in the Multidrug Efflux Transporter Complex ArcAB-TolC.- What Can a Living Fossil Tell Us About Evolution and Mechanism of Ion-Coupled Transporters: The Story of Small Multidrug Transporters Symmetrically Asymmetric: EmrE Seen from the NMR Perspective. | This book provides a molecular view of membrane transport by means of numerous biochemical and biophysical techniques. The rapidly growing numbers of atomic structures of transporters in different conformations and the constant progress in bioinformatics have recently added deeper insights. The unifying mechanism of energized solute transport across membranes is assumed to consist of the conformational cycling of a carrier protein to provide access to substrate binding sites from either side of a cellular membrane. Due to the central role of active membrane transport there is considerable interest in deciphering the principles of one of the most fundamental processes in nature: the alternating access mechanism. This book brings together particularly significant structure-function studies on a variety of carrier systems from different transporter families: Glutamate symporters, LeuT-like fold transporters, MFS transporters and SMR (RND) exporters, as well as ABC-type importers. The selected examples impressively demonstrate how the combination of functional analysis, crystallography, investigation of dynamics and computational studies has made it possible to create a conclusive picture or more precisely, “a molecular movie”. Although we are still far from a complete molecular description of the alternating access mechanism, remarkable progress has been made from static snapshots towards membrane transport dynamics. | <p>Covers wide range of different membrane transporters</p><p>Links 3D structure to function </p><p>Written by international renowned experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-017-8747-5 | Life Sciences | Lim | [NAME], Canberra, ACT, Australia | Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants | Volume 8, Flowers |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 717 | Hard cover | Book | X, 717 p. 281 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Geraniaceae.- Iridaceae.- Lamiaceae.- Liliaceae.- Limnocharitaceae.- Limnocharis flava.- Magnoliaceae.- Malvaceae.- Meliaceae.- Azadirachta indica.- Myrtaceae.- Nyctaginaceae.- Nymphaeaceae.- Oleaceae.- Onagraceae.- Orchidaceae.- Paeoniaceae.- Papaveraceae.- Plantaginaceae.- Poaceae.- Polygonaceae.- Primulaceae.- Proteaceae.- Ranunculaceae.- Rosaceae.- Rubiaceae.- Rutaceae.- Solanaceae.- Theaceae.- Tropaeolaceae.- Typhaceae.- Violaceae.- Xanthorrhoeaceae.- Zingiberaceae.- Author’s Blurb.- Medical Glossary.- Scientific Glossary.- [NAME] Index.- Scientific Name Index. | Volume 8 is part of a multicompendium Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants, on plants with edible flowers from Geraniaceae to Zingiberaceae (tabular) and 82 species in Geraniaceae, Iridaceae, Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Limnocharitaceae, Magnoliaceae, [NAME], Meliaceae, [NAME], Nyctaginaceae, [NAME], Oleaceae, Onagraceae, [NAME], Paeoniaceae, Papaveraceae, Plantaginaceae, Poaceae, Polygonaceae, Primulaceae, Proteaceae, Ranunculaceae, [NAME], Rubiaceae, Rutaceae, [NAME], [NAME], Tropaeolaceae, Tyhpaceae, Violaceae, Xanthorrhoeaceae and Zingiberaceae in detail. This work is of significant interest to medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists and general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/ vernacular names; origin/ distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts/uses; botany; nutritive/medicinal properties, nonedible uses and selected references. | <p>200 - 400 coloured illustrations per volume</p><p>Referenced up-to-date-information on nutritive and medicinal properties</p><p>Common and vernacular names to help in plant identification</p><p>Medical and scientific glossaries</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-53747-9 | Life Sciences | Lingham-Soliar | Theagarten [NAME], University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa | The Vertebrate Integument Volume 1 | Origin and Evolution |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 268 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 268 p. 169 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | SCL25074 | PSVW | Evolutionary Biology | SCL21001 | PSAJ | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 | 2014-02-20 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- The First Vertebrates, [NAME], the Agnathans.- The Earliest Jawed Vertebrates, the Gnathostomes.- Evolution of Modern Fishes: Critical Biological Innovations.- Tetrapods and the Invasion of Land.- Crucial Vertebrate Innovations.- The Dinosaur Integument.- Mammal-like Reptiles.- Reptiles Return to the Sea. | The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are discussed and intrinsically linked to major steps in vertebrate evolution and phylogeny—the origin of jaws and the origin of teeth. The discussions include the origins of mineralization of major vertebrate skeletal components such as the dermatocranium, branchial arches and vertebral column. The advances that led to the origin of modern fishes and their phylogenetic development are reviewed and include the evolution of fins and replacement of the bony plates with several types of dermal scales. The evolution of reptiles saw a major transformation of the integument, with the epidermis becoming the protective outermost layer, from which the scales arose, while the dermis lay below it. The biological significance of the newly-evolved β-keratin in reptilian scales, among the toughest natural materials known, is discussed in the context of its major contribution to the great success of reptiles and to the evolution of feathers and avian flight. The dermis in many vertebrates is strengthened by layers of oppositely oriented cross-fibres, now firmly entrenched as a design principle of biomechanics. Throughout the book conventional ideas are discussed and a number of new hypotheses are presented in light of the latest developments. The long evolutionary history of vertebrates indicates that the significance of the Darwinian concept of “survival of the fittest” may be overstated, including in our own mammalian origins and that chance often plays a major role in evolutionary patterns. Extensive illustrations are included to support the verbal descriptions.Professor [NAME] is in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. | <p>400 million years in the structural and mechanical history of the largest organ of the body the skin</p><p>Many parts of the book are largely based on the authors own research in both neontology and paleontology</p><p>Eliminates a lot of speculations in the controversial debate on the origin of birds</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-54275-6 | Life Sciences | Morte | [NAME], Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain; [NAME], Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India | Root Engineering | Basic and Applied Concepts | Soil Biology | 40 | 1 | 2014 | 513 | Hard cover | Book | X, 513 p. 82 illus., 40 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Parts: Anatomical and Morphological Strategies of Roots.- Rhizosphere and Microorganisms.- Physiological Strategies of Roots.- Applied Engineering of Roots. | This volume illustrates the complex root system, including the various essential roles of roots as well as their interaction with diverse microorganisms localized in or near the root system.Following initial chapters describing the anatomy and architecture as well as the growth and development of root systems, subsequent chapters focus on the various types of root symbiosis with bacteria and fungi in the rhizosphere. A third section covers the physiological strategies of roots, such as nitrate assimilation, aquaporins, the role of roots in plant defense responses and in response to droughts and salinity changes. The book’s final chapters discuss the prospects of applied engineering of roots, i.e., inventing new root structures or functions through genetic modification, but also with conventional breeding and manipulation of root symbionts. The budding field of root engineering is expected to promote a second green revolution. | <p>A valuable source of information for scientists in soil ecology, agriculture, plant sciences and microbiology</p><p>Provides basic research results as well as practical applications</p><p>With contributions by internationally recognized scientists</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-4-431-54818-8 | Life Sciences | Nakagoshi | [NAME], Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan; [NAME], Mindanao State University, [NAME], Philippines | Designing Low [NAME] in Landscapes |  | Ecological Research Monographs |  | 1 | 2014 | 281 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 281 p. 111 illus., 23 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Landscape Ecology | [NAME] | PSTS | Sustainable Development | SCU34000 | RNU | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I. Introduction.- 1. Landscape Ecological Approaches to Low-Carbon Society.-Part II. Urban Landscape Ecology.- 2. Cooling potential of urban green spaces in summer.- 3. Is Ecotopia Possible? A few Proposals for Urban Ecology.- 4. Transpiration characteristics of Chinese pines (Pinus tabulaeformis) in an urban environment.- 5. Landscape design for urban biodiversity and ecological education in Yomiya park, [NAME], Japan : Approaching from Multi Functional Landscape Planning.- Part III. Ecologies on Cultural Landscapes.- 6. Can Satoyama Offer a Realistic Solution for a Low Carbon Society? Public Perception and Challenges Arising.- 7. Effects of Sustainable Energy Facilities on Landscape: A Case Study of Slovakia.- 8. Low Carbon Society through Pekarangan Traditional Agroforestry Practices in [NAME], Indonesia.- 9. Challenges and Goal of Sustainable Island: Case Study in UNESCO Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve, Korea.- 10. The neglect of traditional ecological knowledge on the wild elephant-related problems in Xishuangbanna, SW China.- 11. Effects of Tropical Successional Forests on Bird Feeding Guilds.- Part IV. Ecologies on Protected Areas.- 12. Understanding development trends and landscape changes of protected areas in peninsular Malaysia: a much needed component of sustainable conservation planning.- 13. Land Use Trends Analysis Using SPOT 5 Images and Its Effect on the Landscape of [NAME], Malaysia.- 14. The Relationship between land use land cover and land degradation of natural protected area in [NAME], Indonesia.- 15. Ecotourism Activities for Sustainability and Management of Forest Protected Areas (Case of Camili Biosphere Reserve Area in Turkey).- 16. Community Aspects on Forest Ecosystems in the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Indonesia.- 17. Landscape ecology based approach for assessing pekarangan condition to preserve protected area in West Java.- 18. Integrated the Aerial Photos and DTM to Estimate the Area and Niche of Arundo formosana in Jiou-Jiou Peaks Natural Reserve of Taiwan.- 19. REDD+ readiness through selected project activities, financial mechanism and provincial perspectives in Indonesia. | This book focuses on three major means of achieving a low carbon society: conservation of the ecosystem complex, changes of arrangement of landscapes, and creation of biodiversity. There are specific countermeasures to be taken for carbon absorption in the three types of landscapes—urban, cultural, and natural—because their carbon balances differ. Urban landscapes are promising sites because they have the potential for greening and the creation of biodiversity. Cultural landscapes in the tropics had not been actively researched until recently, but this book now presents a collection of several cases focused on those areas. Natural landscapes had existed in abundance in developing countries; later, nature protection areas were designated to coexist with development. Now, however, developmental pressure has penetrated into those nature protection areas, and landscape ecological projects are urgently required to preserve them.As a result of global warming, abnormal weather phenomena including super typhoons have occurred frequently in recent years. The major underlying cause is the higher concentration of greenhouse gases released by human activities. As well, major natural absorbers of CO2 such as forests, wetlands, and coral reefs are shrinking, and the human impact is causing the ecological balance to deteriorate. Controlling CO2 emissions and expanding the CO2 absorbers are keys to reducing total CO2. Low carbon societies can be established by maintaining the original CO2 balance through integration of multiple tools, with contributions from diverse fields such as physics and chemistry, physiology and humanities, and education. On the basis of an international consensus, the environment must be protected no matter what sacrifices are required. As this book demonstrates, achieving a low carbon society is a top priority, and landscape conservation is the first step in ecological research toward that goal. | <p>Shows readers how protecting landscapes is essential to maintaining a low carbon society <br>Introduces feasible research outcomes for landscape planners working in nature protection areas.<br>Indicates the direction of future ecological research on low carbon society modeling.</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-4-431-54782-2 | Life Sciences | Nakano | Shin-ichi Nakano, Kyoto University, Otsu, Japan; [NAME], Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; [NAME], Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan | Integrative Observations and Assessments |  | Ecological Research Monographs |  | 1 | 2014 | 612 | Hard cover | Book | X, 612 p. 98 illus., 64 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Biodiversity | SCL19031 | RNCB | Environmental Monitoring/Analysis | SCU1400X | TQD | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Part 1 General introduction: perspectives for spatial variability within an ecosystem and interdependence between various ecosystems.- 1 Asian biodiversity network as the linkage with other major global bodies.- 2 Effects of ecosystem diversity on species richness and ecosystem functioning and services: a general conceptualization.- Part 2 Status quo of biodiversity monitoring.- 3 Monitoring breeding bird population in Taiwan.- 4 Current status of the national coral database in Japan: dataset development, applications and future directions.- 5 Development of a large-scale, long-term coral cover and disturbance database in the Philippines.- 6 Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals of Jeju Island, Republic of Korea.- 7 Landscape mosaicness in the ocean: its significance for biodiversity patterns in benthic organisms and fish.- Part 3 Historical changes in biodiversity and challenges for biodiversity conservation.- 8 Long-term and spatial variation in the diversity of littoral benthic macroinvertebrate fauna in Lake Biwa, Japan.- 9 Research on the biodiversity of the seas surrounding Malaysia.- Part 4 Advanced concept and methods of integrated biodiversity monitoring.- 10 Development of a national land-use/cover dataset to estimate biodiversity and ecosystem services.- 11 Land cover classification using multi-temporal satellite images in a subtropical region.- 12 Impervious surface area as an indicator for evaluating drainage basins.- 13 Biodiversity of Kargil Cold Desert in the Ladakh Himalaya.- 14 Water circulation in a fringing reef and implications for coral distribution and resilience.- 15 An integrated indicator of biodiversity in agricultural ponds: definition and validation.- 16 Ubiquitous genotyping for conservation of endangered plant species.- 17 Eco-evolutionary genomic observation for local and global environmental changes.- Part 5 Ecosystem service and socio-economic aspects with special reference to biodiversity.- 18 Monitoring changes in ecosystem services within a forest ecosystem.- 19 Evaluating relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functions in forests using forest inventory and allometry data.- 20 Regional comparison of the ecosystem services from seagrass beds in Asia.- 21 Environmental disclosure in Japanese wood-related companies for 2005 and 2010.- 22 Greening the cities with biodiversity indicators: experience and challenges from Japanese cities with CBI.- BM Index. | This volume focuses on new trends in monitoring biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the most rapidly changing areas in the world. It provides reviews of the challenges in studying the spatial variability of biodiversity across various ecosystems. This book also describes newly developed concepts and methods for biodiversity observation including ubiquitous genotyping, systematic conservation, monitoring of the functions and services of ecosystems and biodiversity informatics. These contributions will lead to establishing integrative observations and assessments of biodiversity, essential for reporting the current status and for the effective conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This work will interest biodiversity researchers not only in the Asia-Pacific region but also across the entire globe. | <p>Presents newly developed concepts and methods in biodiversity observation</p><p>Covers studies in the Asia-Pacific region, where biodiversity has been influenced drastically</p><p>Includes contributions by leading researchers</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8744-4 | Life Sciences | Paillard | [NAME], INRA, Paris, France; [NAME], IDDRI, Paris, France; [NAME], CIRAD, Montpellier, France | Agrimonde – Scenarios and Challenges for Feeding the World in 2050 |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 295 | Hard cover | Book | I, 295 p. 114 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Sustainable Development | SCU34000 | RNU | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Agrimonde: a work collective.- Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- 1 Agrimonde: a platform for facilitating collective scenario-building.- 2 Agribiom: a tool for scenario-building and hybrid modelling.- 3 The world food economy: a retrospective overview.- 4 Scenario-building choices and principles.- 5 Food consumption in 2050.- 6 Land use in 2050.- 7 Food crop yields in 2050.- 8 Resource-use balances in the Agrimonde scenarios.- 9 Agrimonde 1 and Agrimonde GO: comparison, coherence, drivers of change.- 10 Qualitative dimensions and Agrimonde scenario storylines.- 11 Scenario-based insight into food behaviours, technological options and trade :Food behaviours in question: are ruptures plausible?.- Conclusion.- Appendices.- Appendix 1 – Lists of countries and FAO-SUA product lines used in Agribiom – Comparison of observed and simulated animal food Productions.- [NAME] – Review of the world food economy.- [NAME] – Food availability and loss of food calories in the Agrimonde GO scenario – Definition of loss and waste of food calories.- Appendix 4 – Land areas in Agrimonde GO.- Appendix 5 – Main quantitative assumptions of Agrimonde scenarios – Process for attaining a resource-use balance.- Appendix 6 – Assumptions on the qualitative dimensions of the Agrimonde scenarios.- References.- List of abbreviations and acronyms.- List of authors. | How will the world be able to feed close to 9 billion people in 2050 and still maintain the ecosystems? In this perspective, INRA and CIRAD launched the initiative, in 2006, to develop a foresight project for analysing issues pertaining to the world's food and agricultural systems on the 2050 timeline. This book provides a synthetic presentation of the main conclusions that this foresight project has yielded. First, it recapitulates the main statistical references for the period 1961 to 2003, before going on to describe the Agribiom simulation tool used to calculate food biomass resource use balances. Two scenarios on the 2050 timeline are then considered: Agrimonde GO is a trend-based scenario that bets on economic growth to feed the world, in a context where environmental protection is not a priority; in contrast, the idea in Agrimonde 1 is to feed the world while preserving its ecosystems. | <p>A unique compendium of international agricultural and food statistics</p><p>A unique interdisciplinary foresight exercise</p><p>A French vision of sustainable development and its main challenges</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1837-1 | Life Sciences | Pal | Ruma Pal, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Avik Kumar Choudhury, West Bengal School Service, Mohanpur, India | An Introduction to Phytoplanktons: Diversity and Ecology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 190 p. 65 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Marine & Freshwater Sciences | [NAME] | RBKF | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. A Brief Introduction to Phytoplanktons.- 2. Physico- Chemical Environment of Aquatic Ecosystem.- 3. Phytoplanktons and [NAME] Productivity.- 4. Community Pattern Analysis.- 5. Case Study.- 6. Glossary.- 7. Bibliography. | The  book , ‘An Introduction to Phytoplanktons - Diversity and Ecology’ is very useful as it covers wide aspects  of phytoplankton study including  the general idea about cyanobacteria and algal kingdom. It   contains different topics related to very basic idea of phytoplanktons such as, types ,taxonomic description and the key for identification etc. Together with it, very  modern aspects of phytoplankton study including different methodologies needed for research students of botany, ecology, limnology  and environmental biology are also included.The first chapter is very basic and informative and describes algal and phytoplankton classification, algal pigments, algal bloom and their control, algal toxins, wetlands algae, ecological significance of phytoplanktons  etc. A general key for identification of common phytoplankton genera is also included for students who will be able to identify these genera based on the light microscopic characters.In Chapters 2-4, different aspects of phytoplankton research  like primary productivity, community pattern analysis and their ecological parameter analysis have been discussed with detailed procedures. Statistical  analysis is also discussed in detail.Chapter 5 includes case studies related to review, phytoplankton diversity and dynamics. | <p>The text is supported by illustrations, serving as guides for proper identification of the species</p><p>The book gives a comprehensive and detailed account of the phytoplankton species from across the world, thus having a global significance</p><p>The book combines historic outlook on the species with updated advances and research</p><p>The book compiles entire information on the phytoplankton species in one single book</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0421-1 | Life Sciences | Quave | [NAME], Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA | Innovative Strategies for Teaching in the Plant Sciences |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 453 | Hard cover | Book | I, 453 p. 43 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Life Sciences | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Science Education | SCO27000 | JNU | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Carrying Plant Knowledge Forward in the USA.- Lessons Learned in Development of an Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum Support Organization.- The Contribution of Ethnobiology to Teaching Plant Sciences: Student and Faculty Perspectives.- From Learning to Teaching: Bridging Students’ Experience and Teachers’ Expectations.- Research-Based Learning.- Aligning Plant Identification Curricula to Disciplinary Standards Through the Framework of Student-Centered Learning.- Cultivation of Local Botanical Knowledge or Knowledge of Nature Using Interdisciplinary, Innovative and Mind/Brain-Based Techniques.- “What’s That Called?” Folk Taxonomy and Connecting Students to the Human-Nature Interface.- Learning from the Land: Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives into the Plant Sciences.- Pedagogy and Botany of the Columbian Biological Exchange: The 1491 Meal.- Teaching Plant Science in School and Community Settings.- Using Community Resources for Ethnobotany Courses.- Learning in Paradise: The Role of Botanic Gardens in University Education.- Teaching Ethnobotany Through Field Research: A Case Study Integrating Conservation with Tibetan Traditional Ecological Knowledge.- Excursions in Teaching Plant Science Through the Local Ethnobotany of the Food-Medicine Continuum: Field Trips to Traditional Specialty Food Market.- Ecosystem Excitement: Using Everyday Items, Projects, Field Trips and Exotic Images to Connect Students to Plants.- Teaching Ethnobiology Online at a Canadian Distance Learning University.- Linking Student Skill-Building with Public Outreach and Education. | Innovative Strategies for Teaching in the Plant Sciences focuses on innovative ways in which educators can enrich the plant science content being taught in universities and secondary schools. Drawing on contributions from scholars around the world, various methods of teaching plant science is demonstrated. Specifically, core concepts from ethnobotany can be used to foster the development of connections between students, their environment, and other cultures around the world. Furthermore, the volume presents different ways to incorporate local methods and technology into a hands-on approach to teaching and learning in the plant sciences.Written by leaders in the field, Innovative Strategies for Teaching in the Plant Sciences is a valuable resource for teachers and graduate students in the plant sciences. | <p>Chapters will provide various creative ways to engage students in the plant sciences, including the use of ethnobotany to relate cultural impact worldwide</p><p>Chapters will be contributed by leaders in the field</p><p>Affordable and accessible in content for teachers and botany specialists alike</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1840-1 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India | Horticultural Nematology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. 98 illus., 57 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Horticulture and its Role in the National Economies.-  2. Phytonematodes - Threat to Horticulture.- 3. Phylogenetic and Evolutionary Concepts in Nematodes.- 4. Major [NAME] associated with Horticultural Crops and their Diagnostic Keys.- 5. Symptoms caused by [NAME] and Disease Diagnosis.- 6. Nematode Population Threshold Levels.- 7. Crop Loss Assessment.- 8. [NAME] of Horticultural Crops.- 9. Nematode Disease Complexes.- 10. Genetics of Nematode Parasitism.- 11. Nematological Techniques.- 12. Nematodes of Quarantine Importance.- 13. Novel Methods of  Nematode Management.- Bibliography. | The major objective of this book is to highlight the significance of phytonematodes in horticulture. Detailed and latest information on major aspects of phytonematodes associated exclusively with horticultural crops, which is the need of the day, is lacking. Hence, the book has been written mainly with the objective of providing its readers, comprehensive information on the advanced aspects related to phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops. It also provides basic information on plant parasitic nematodes since it is required for a better understanding of advanced topics. Several popular topics, information on which is already available in plenty, have been avoided. Thus, book explicates both the essential fundamental and advanced aspects pertaining to nematodes associated with horticultural crops.The book is conveniently divided into 13 chapters, which cover latest information on  the  major fundamental and advanced aspects related to phytonematodes including the role of phytonematodes in horticultural industry, phylogenetic and evolutionary concepts in nematodes, major phytonematodes associated with horticultural crops and their diagnostic keys,  symptoms caused by phytonematodes and disease diagnosis, nematode population threshold levels, crop loss assessment, nematode diseases of horticultural crops and their management, nematode disease complexes, genetics of nematode parasitism, important nematological techniques and nematodes of quarantine importance. An exclusive chapter on novel methods of nematode management has been included mainly to provide the information on the latest molecules and novel modes of managing nematodes attacking horticultural crops. Routine nematode management aspects, information on which is already available, have not been discussed; instead, this topic reflects the changing scenario of future nematode management.Hence, this book can serve as a friendly guide to meet the requirements of the students, teachers and  researchers interested in these ‘hidden enemies’ of the grower, apart from the research and extension personnel working under Public organizations, officials of State departments of Horticulture, Forestry, field workers and all those concerned and working with plant parasitic nematodes. Appropriate diagrams, convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations have been furnished at right places. A complete bibliography has also been included. | <p>The book would be of interest to a varied group of people, including students, academia, researchers, agriculturists, horticulturists, etc. who would find this book to be useful and informative</p><p>The book addresses the problem of food security, as the solutions to effectively manage the crops against nematode attack is discussed in detail</p><p>The book explicates both the essential fundamental and advanced aspects pertaining to nematodes associated with horticultural crops</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1843-2 | Life Sciences | Reddy | Dr. [NAME], Indian Institute of Horticultural, Bangalore, India | Biointensive Integrated Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 324 | Hard cover | Book | I, 324 p. 147 illus., 142 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Section I Introduction.- 1. Introduction.- Section II Fruit Crops.- 2. Tropical Fruit Crops.- 3. Sub-tropical Fruit Crops.- 4. Temperate Fruit Crops.- 5. Semi-arid Fruit Crops.- Section III Vegetable Crops.- 6. Solanaceous Vegetable Crops.- 7. Bulbous Vegetable Crops.- 8. Cruciferous Vegetable Crops.- 9. Malvaceous Vegetable Crops.- 10. Root Vegetable Crops.- 11. Leguminous Vegetable Crops.- 12. Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops.- 13. Leafy Vegetable Crops.- Section IV Ornamental, Medicinal, Aromatic and [NAME] Crops.- 14. Ornamental Crops.- 15. Medicinal Plants.- 16. Aromatic Crops.- 17. Tuber Crops.- Section V Plantation and Spice Crops.- 18. Plantation Crops.- 19. Spice Crops.- Section VI Transfer of Crop Protection Technology and Conclusions.- 20. Transfer of Crop Protection Technology and Conclusions.- References.- Subject Index. | Through ‘Green Revolution’ in late 1960s, India achieved self-sufficiency in food production, but still the country has not achieved self-sufficiency in production of horticultural crops. Most of the growth in food production during the green revolution period is attributed to the use of higher levels of fertilizers and pesticides which are continuing to destroy stable traditional ecosystems. The challenge before the crop protection scientist is to increase yields from the existing land without harming the environment and resource base. This can be achieved by adopting eco-friendly Biointensive Integrated Pest Management (BIPM) strategy.BIPM incorporates ecological and economic factors into agricultural system design and decision making, and addresses public concerns about environmental quality and food safety. The benefits of implementing BIPM can include reduced chemical input costs, reduced on-farm and off-farm environmental impacts, and more effective and sustainable pest management. An ecology-based IPM has the potential of decreasing inputs of fuel, machinery, and synthetic chemicals-all of which are energy intensive and increasingly costly in terms of financial and environmental impact. Such reductions will benefit the grower and society.The present book deals with the most recent biointensive integrated approaches for pest management utilizing components such as bioagents [predators, parasitoids and pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses)], botanicals (biofumigation, oil cakes, FYM, compost, crop residues, green manuring and other organic amendments), [NAME], physical methods (hot water treatment of planting material, soil solarization), cultural methods (crop rotation, summer ploughing, fallowing, intercropping, pruning, mulching, spacing, planting date, trap cropping, etc.), biorational chemicals (pheromones) and resistant cultivars. This book can serve as a useful reference to policy makers, research and extension workers, practicing farmers and students. The material can also be used for teaching post-graduate courses. | <p>All recent developments and novel concepts in the field of bio intensive integrated pest management are discussed in the book</p><p>The book is a useful reference material for a wide gamut of readers, from policy-makers, researchers, extension workers to students</p><p>The book is relevant in the current scenario, where globally the crops are often destroyed due to pest attacks</p><p>The text is supported by self-explanatory illustrations and the language is reader friendly for better understanding</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-53832-2 | Life Sciences | Rumbaugh | [NAME], Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA; [NAME], Aligarh Muslim University ICMR-SRF Project, Aligarh, India | Antibiofilm Agents | From Diagnosis to Treatment and Prevention | Springer Series on Biofilms | 8 | 1 | 2014 | 497 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 497 p. 80 illus., 35 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Microbiology | SCL23004 | PSG | Medical Microbiology | SCB16003 | MMFM | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Medical Biofilms.- Biofilms in Disease.- The Use of DNA Methods to Characterize Biofilm Infection.- Imaging Biofilms in Tissue Specimens.- Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Fungi and Their Significance in Biofilms.- Horizontal Gene Transfer in Planktonic and Biofilm Modes.- The Role of Quorum Sensing in Biofilm Development.- Part II: Strategies for Biofilm Control.- Current and Emergent Control Strategies for Medical Biofilms.- The Effect of Plasmids and Other Biomolecules on the Effectiveness of Antibiofilm Agents.- Antimicrobial Coatings to Prevent Biofilm Formation on Medical Devices.- Medicinal Plants and Phytocompounds: A Potential Source of Novel Antibiofilm Agents.- Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Formation and Inhibition.- Novel Targets for Treatment Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilms.- Inhibition of Fungal Biofilms.- Biofilm Control Strategies in Dental Health.- Inhibition of Polymicrobial Biofilms: Recent Trends.- Antibiofilm Strategies in the Food Industry.- Part III: The Future of Antibiofilm Agents.- Biofilm Inhibition by Nanoparticles.- Drug Delivery Systems That Eradicate and/or Prevent Biofilm Formation.- Eradication of Wound Biofilms by Electrical Stimulation.- The Effects of Photodynamic Therapy in Oral Biofilms.- Clinical and Regulatory Development of Antibiofilm Drugs: The Need, The Potential and The Challenges. | This book provides a survey of recent advances in the development of antibiofilm agents for clinical and environmental applications. The fact that microbes exist in structured communities called biofilms has slowly become accepted within the medical community. We now know that over 80% of all infectious diseases are biofilm-related; however, significant challenges still lie in our ability to diagnose and treat these extremely recalcitrant infections.Written by experts from around the globe, this book offers a valuable resource for medical professionals seeking to treat biofilm-related disease, academic and industry researchers interested in drug discovery and instructors who teach courses on microbial pathogenesis and medical microbiology. | <p>State-of-the-art contents on applied biofilm research from diagnosis to treatment of biofilm related disease</p><p>Both bacterial and fungal biofilm issues are included</p><p>With contributions by international experts</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-54009-7 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; [NAME], University of Nottingham School of Biosciences, Loughborough, UK; [NAME], Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland | The Gentianaceae - Volume 1: Characterization and Ecology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 329 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 329 p. 96 illus., 56 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography | SCL24051 | PST | Plant Ecology | SCL19112 | PSTS | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Morphological Characteristics of the Family Gentianaceae.- Classification and Evolution of the Family Gentianaceae.- A Monographic Revision of the Neotropical [NAME] (Gentianaceae) in Ecuador.- A Review of Taxonomy and Distribution of the Gentianaceae in the Ukraine.- Distribution, Ecology and Some Taxonomical Notes of [NAME] and [NAME] (Gentianaceae) in the Balkans.- [NAME] and Morphological Determination of Flower Color in Gentianaceae.- Karyology of European Species of Genus Gentiana L.- 21st Century Centauries – An Updated Review on Centaurium Hill and Allies (Gentianaceae).- Genes Expressed in the Overwinter Buds of Gentian (Gentiana spp.): Application to Taxonomic, Phylogenetic and Phylogeographical Analyses.- Exacum bicolor Roxb. an Exquisite, Under Exploited Wild Ornamental.- Indian Swertia from Eastern Himalaya: Strategies of Conservation and Biotechnological Improvements.- The Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in the Growth and Development of Plants in the Family Gentianaceae. | This is the first of two volumes on Gentianaceae. Comprising twelve chapters, it centres upon the characterization and ecology of Gentianaceae worldwide, with emphasis on the application of molecular and cytological approaches in relation to taxonomy. The first three chapters consider the classification of the family and review the advances in research since the earlier revision published in 2002, which resulted in the reclassification of some plants and the naming of new genera. The next chapter provides the most comprehensive report to date of the systematics of South American Neotropical woody Gentians. Other reviews include details of the Gentianaceae in Eastern Europe. The key biochemical steps that result in the diversity of Gentian flower colors, the cytology of European species and an historical account of the importance of Gentians in herbal medicines are also covered. Furthermore, an analysis of gene expression in overwintering buds is presented, discussing several aspects of plant taxonomy, phenotypic characteristics, phylogeography and pedigree. Two contributions highlight the importance of Gentians in India, and the last chapter presents evidence for the importance of Glomeromycota in developing arbuscular mycorrhizal associations with the roots of Gentians.This volume provides the basis for the biotechnological approaches that are considered in the companion book The Gentianaceae – Volume 2: Biotechnology and Applications. | <p>The first of two volumes on Gentianaceae</p><p>Written by experts</p><p>Richly illustrated</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1791-6 | Life Sciences | Saharan | Govind [NAME], CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India; Prithwi Raj Verma, Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada Saskatoon Research Station, [NAME], SK, Canada; Prabhu Dayal Meena, Directorate of Rapeseed - Mustard Research (ICAR), Bharatpur, India; [NAME], Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India | White Rust of Crucifers: Biology, Ecology and Management |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 405 | Hard cover | Book | I, 405 p. 71 illus., 44 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Agriculture | SCL11006 | TVB | Plant Pathology | [NAME] | PSTP | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. The Disease.- 3. The Pathogen.- 4. Survival of Pathogen.- 5. Spore Germination.- 6. Infection.- 7. Disease Development/ Epidemiology.- 8. Physiologic Specialization/ Pathogenic Variability.- 9. The Genetics of Host-Parasite Interaction.- 10. Sources of Resistance.- 11. Fine Structures.- 12. Biochemistry of Host-Pathogen Interaction.- 13. Disease Management.- 14. Techniques.- 15. Future Research Priorities. | White rust caused by the fungus Albugo is the most devastating disease known to occur in more than 50 countries and infects about 400 plant species belonging to 31 families worldwide including important vegetable crucifers, oil yielding [NAME], ornamental plants and numerous weeds. This book on “White Rust” deals with the aspects on “the disease” and “the pathogen” is vividly illustrated for stimulating, effective and easy reading and understanding. We are sure that this comprehensive treatise on “white rust” will be of immense use to the researchers, teachers, students and all others who are interested in the diagnosis and management of white rust diseases of crops worldwide. | <p>First reference addressing the most recent developments in a new area of science and fills a void in publications on crucifers </p><p>Offers the most up-to-date and accurate information that will prove useful for students, researchers and industrialists </p><p>Biology, ecology and management of crucifers addresses the exciting advances in the field and looks to the future of genetic engineering and manipulation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0463-1 | Life Sciences | Tappia | Paramjit S Tappia, I.H. Asper Clinical Research Institute St. Boniface Hospital Research, Winnipeg, MB, Canada; [NAME], St. Boniface Hosp. Research, [NAME]. of Ma Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, MB, Canada | Phospholipases in Health and Disease |  | Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease | 10 | 1 | 2014 | 410 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 410 p. 69 illus., 53 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Lipidology | [NAME] | PSBH | Molecular Medicine | SCB1700X | MBGR | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Phospholipases in Health and Disease.- Role of Phospholipases in Regulation of Cardiolipin Biosynthesis and Remodelling in the Heart and Mammalian Cells.- Role of Phospholipases and Oxidized Phospholipids in Inflammation.- Phospholipases in Cardiovascular Disease.- The Structures and Functions of Intracellular Phospholipase A1 Family Proteins.- Phospholipase A and Breast Cancer.- Pathophysiological Aspects of [NAME] Phospholipase A2: A Brief Overview.- Phospholipase A2 Activity Exhibited by a Bacterial Virulence Protein that Enters and Operates within a Variety of Host Cells.- Expression and Role of Phospholipase A2 in Central Nervous System Injury and Disease.- Cytoplasmic Phospholipase A2 and Autotaxin Inhibitors as Potential Radiosensitizers.- Phospholipase A2 Enzymes: Potential Targets for Therapy.- The Role of Phospholipase C Isozymes in Cellular Homeostasis.- Phospholipase C in the Immune Cell.- Phosphoinositide-specific Phospholipase C Enzymes and Cognitive Development  and Decline.- Where life begins: Sperm PLCz in mammalian egg activation and implications in male infertility.- [NAME] and Phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ): [NAME] and  Implications for Therapeutic Intervention.- Phospholipase C Signaling in Heart Disease.- Activation of Phospholipase C in Cardiac Hypertrophy.- The Protective Effect of Phospholipase C From Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.- Role of Phospholipase C in Cardioprotection During Oxidative Stress.- Mammalian Phospholipase D: Structure, Regulation and Physiological Functions of Phospholipase D and its Link to Pathology.- Emerging Roles of Phospholipase D in Pathophysiological Signaling.- Alterations in Phospholipase D During the Development of Myocardial Disease. | Phospholipases generate lipid signaling molecules through their hydrolytic action on phospholipids and are known to regulate function of a variety of cells under normal and diseased conditions. While several physiological, biochemical and molecular techniques have identified key players involved in different disease processes, phospholipases have also emerged as critical players in the pathogenesis of a number of different diseases including cancer and heart disease. In addition, phospholipases are also implicated in such conditions as brain disorder/injury, kidney and immune cell dysfunction.Phospholipases in Health and Disease is a compilation of review articles dedicated to the study of the field with respect to biochemical and molecular mechanisms of normal and abnormal cell function. The wide range of area covered here is of interest to basic research scientists, clinicians and graduate students, who are engaged in studying pathophysiological basis of a variety of diseases. Furthermore, this book highlights the potential of the different phospholipases as therapeutic targets as well as part of prevention strategies. Twenty three articles in this book are organized in four sections that are designed to emphasize the most characterized forms of the phospholipases in mammalian cells. The first section discusses general aspect of phospholipases. Section two covers the role and function of phospholipase A in different pathophysiological conditions. The third section is focussed on phospholipase C which is believed to play a central role in transmembrane signaling. The final section covers phospholipase D which is present in a variety of different cells. The book illustrates that the activation of phospholipases is of fundamental importance in signal transduction affecting cell function. Overall, this book discusses the diverse mechanisms of phospholipase mediated signal transduction in different pathophysiological conditions and raises the possibility of specific forms of phospholipases serving as novel targets for drug development. | <p>Focuses on the role of phospholipases in cellular function in health and disease</p><p>Includes up-to-date knowledge about these enzymes and related signal transduction mechanisms</p><p>Provides a comprehensive discussion on three different types of phospholipases in the same volume</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0490-7 | Life Sciences | Tran | Lam-Son Tran, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan; [NAME], University of Jammu, Jammu, India | Phytohormones: A Window to Metabolism, Signaling and Biotechnological Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 368 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 368 p. 34 illus., 24 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Plant Sciences | SCL24000 | PST | Plant Physiology | SCL24043 | PSTD | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1.Auxin in plant growth and stress responses.- 2.Abscisic acid implication in plant growth and stress responses.- 3.Cytokinin regulation of plant growth and stress responses.- 4.Roles of ethylene in plant growth and responses to stresses.- 5.Gibberellin implication in plant growth and stress responses.- 6.Brassinosteroids implicated in plant growth and stress responses.- 7.Salicylic acid and defense responses in plants.- 8.Jasmonates in plant growth and stress responses.- 9.Strigolactones: biosynthesis and functions in plant growth and stress responses.- 10.Phytohormonal crosstalk under abiotic stress.- 11.Plant hormone crosstalks under biotic stresses. | Abiotic and biotic stresses adversely affect plant growth and productivity. The phytohormones regulate key physiological events under normal and stressful conditions for plant development. Accumulative research efforts have discovered important roles of phytohormones and their interactions in regulation of plant adaptation to numerous stressors. Intensive molecular studies have elucidated various plant hormonal pathways; each of which consist of many signaling components that link a specific hormone perception to the regulation of downstream genes. Signal transduction pathways of auxin, abscisic acid, cytokinins, gibberellins and ethylene have been thoroughly investigated. More recently, emerging signaling pathways of brassinosteroids, jasmonates, salicylic acid and strigolactones offer an exciting gateway for understanding their multiple roles in plant physiological processes. At the molecular level, phytohormonal crosstalks can be antagonistic or synergistic or additive in actions. Additionally, the signal transduction component(s) of one hormonal pathway may interplay with the signaling component(s) of other hormonal pathway(s). Together these and other research findings have revolutionized the concept of phytohormonal studies in plants. Importantly, genetic engineering now enables plant biologists to manipulate the signaling pathways of plant hormones for development of crop varieties with improved yield and stress tolerance. This book, written by internationally recognized scholars from various countries, represents the state-of-the-art understanding of plant hormones’ biology, signal transduction and implications. Aimed at a wide range of readers, including researchers, students, teachers and many others who have interests in this flourishing research field, every section is concluded with biotechnological strategies to modulate hormone contents or signal transduction pathways and crosstalk that enable us to develop crops in a sustainable manner. Given the important physiological implications of plant hormones in stressful environments, our book is finalized with chapters on phytohormonal crosstalks under abiotic and biotic stresses. | <p>International research experts present up-to-date perspectives on plant signaling pathways and crosstalk</p><p>Mechanisms of actions of plant hormones in response to biotic and abiotic stresses</p><p>Covers all major classes of plant hormones (auxins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, ethylene, gibberellin, brassinosteroid, salicylic acid, jasmonate and strigolactone)</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4939-0678-9 | Life Sciences | Tsukahara | [NAME], Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Okayama, Japan; [NAME], Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan | Studies on Pediatric Disorders |  | Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice |  | 1 | 2014 | 290 | Hard cover | Book | X, 290 p. 53 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Oxidative Stress | SCL16070 | PSF | Pediatrics | SCH49006 | MJW | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Oxygen in health and disease.- Reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in vascular function.- Nitrite pathway: Another important nitric oxide production system.- Nitric oxide and beyond: New insights and therapies for endothelial targeting.- Multifunctional roles of nitric oxide in neurons.- Oxidative stress biomarkers: Future perspectives.- Urinary clinical biomarkers in critical care.- Rapid diagnostic tests for oxidative stress status.- Analytical procedures for nitrative/nitrosative stress.- Animal models of enhanced oxidative stress.- Antioxidant supplementation and therapies.- Edaravone therapy.- Melatonin therapy.- [NAME] therapy.- Allergic and immunological disorders.- Cardiac disorders.- Environmental pollution and health consequences.- Gastrointestinal disorders.- Genetic disorders.- Growth, puberty and nutritional disturbances.- Hematologic disorders.- Infectious and inflammatory disorders.- Metabolic disorders.- Neurological disorders.- Renal disorders.- Respiratory disorders.- Trauma.- Vascular disorders. | This volume examines the role of oxidative stress in the pathology of numerous pediatric disorders. It covers a wide range of topics including the chemistry and biology of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide, molecular biology of the enzymes generating these species, clinically useful biomarkers for evaluating oxidative stress status in humans, and the pathophysiology, clinical course and management of a variety of pediatric disorders, among others. The book also describes current diagnostic tools, laboratory methods and technology for treatment and prevention of pediatric disorders.  It explores emerging technology and medical applications including discussions of biomarkers and antioxidants as therapeutic agents. Written by an international team of experts in both pediatrics and  free radical and antioxidant research, Studies on Pediatric Disorders is an invaluable addition to the Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice series. | <p>Examines the basic science and clinical knowledge of the role of oxidative stress in the pathology of numerous pediatric disorders</p><p>Describes current diagnostic tools, laboratory methods and technology for treatment and prevention of pediatric disorders</p><p>Covers emerging technology and medical applications including discussions of biomarkers and antioxidants as therapeutic agents</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8618-8 | Life Sciences | [NAME] | [NAME], Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Beijing, People's Republic of China | Atlas of the Huai River Basin Water Environment: Digestive Cancer Mortality |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 145 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 145 p. 129 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Life Sciences | Ecology | SCL19007 | PSAF | Environmental Health | SCU18005 | MMR | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Research on the Elevation of the Correlation between Cancer and the Huai River Water Environment.- Parent maps.- Variation of mainstream water environment.- Variation of tributaries water environment.- Variation of lakes water environment.- Spatiotemporal variation in frequency of water pollution.- Age-standardized mortality rate of digestive cancer. | This atlas shows the relationship between water pollution and cancer in the Huai River Basin in China over the last 30 years. Drawing on a five-year study conducted by the China Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Professor [NAME] & [NAME] present a spatial and longitudinal analysis of regular pollution monitoring and disease surveillance data. A review of variation in trends in the causes of death in the Huai River Basin over the past 30 years shows that precisely those areas which were the most seriously polluted for the longest time were the areas with the highest increase in digestive cancer deaths – several times that of the national average increase for the respective cancers. Spatial analysis shows a high level of correspondence between the seriously polluted areas and areas with high mortality from cancer, the most important finding in the atlas.Dr. [NAME] is a Professor at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. She serves as Director of the Center of NCD & BRFS of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China. She is an expert on Public Health and an epidemiologist focusing on chronic non-communicable diseases.Dr. [NAME] is a Professor at the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He is an expert of geographical information system and its application in correlating public health with environmental changes. | <p>Describes changes in the water environment and the causes of death of the local population in the Huai River Basin over the past 30 years</p><p>Demonstrates a high level of correspondence between the seriously polluted areas and areas with high mortality from cancer</p><p>Enriches understanding of water pollution and public health</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8729-1 | Life Sciences | Zhang | [NAME], Yunnan University, Kunming, People's Republic of China; [NAME], [NAME] Fah Luang University, [NAME], Thailand | Nematode-Trapping Fungi |  | Fungal Diversity Research Series | 23 | 1 | 2014 | 325 | Hard cover | Book | I, 325 p. 137 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Life Sciences | Fungus Genetics | SCL27000 | PSQ | Evolutionary Biology | SCL21001 | PSAJ | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Abstract.- 1. Nematode-Trapping Fungi.- 2. Methodology for Studying Nematophagous Fungi.- 3. Taxonomy of Nematode-Trapping Fungi from Orbiliaceae, Ascomycota.- 4. The Ecology of Nematophagous Fungi in Natural Environments.- 5. Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes by Nematophagous Fungi.- 6. Molecular Mechanism of Nematophagous Fungi Infection of Nematodes.- 7. Nematode-Toxic Fungi and their Nematicidal Metabolites.- 8. Future Study.- Index. | These chapters provide up-to-date information on nematophagous fungi, particularly those of the Orbiliaceae in Ascomycota, whose asexual states produce nematode-trapping devices. The authors consider fungal-nematode interactions, fossil fungi, the biodiversity, ecology and geographical distribution of nematode-trapping fungi, and their potential use in biocontrol of nematodes, all in detail.Nematode-trapping fungi with adhesive or mechanical hyphal traps are the main focus of this book which begins with an overview of the data on nematode-trapping fungi, including their taxonomy, phylogeny and evolution. Subsequent chapters expand upon the methods and techniques used to study these fascinating fungi. [NAME] for genera of Arthrobotrys, [NAME] and Dactylellina, which include all reported species of predatory orbiliaceous fungi are presented and numerous species from these genera are morphologically described and illustrated.The ecology of nematode-trapping fungi is expertly presented: their occurrence and habitats, their geographical and seasonal distribution and the effects of soil conditions and nematode density on their distribution all feature amongst the relevant themes.Further chapters examine the use of nematode-trapping fungi in biological control and the authors consider nematicidal activities in detail, exploring the many compounds from fungi that feature in nematicidal activities and of course useful paths for further study on this topic.This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing scientific insight for scholars with an interest in fungi and in biological control of nematodes. | <p>Collates and presents data on nematode-trapping fungi and describes their ecology</p><p>Examines the use of nematode-trapping fungi in biological control</p><p>Explores the mechanisms involved in nematicidal activities and considers how these can be further explored</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences