Ecology

Ecology at the ecosystem level has both necessitated and benefited from new methods and technologies as well as those adapted from other disciplines. With the ascendancy of ecosystem science and management, the need has arisen for a comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914934452Author Bill CadmoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

"Wherever one goes along the New England coast . . . Yale's Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife will be an indispensable companion."-Michael Kenney, Boston Sunday Globe"A great summary book-it is attractive, easily accessed, and should quickly open...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680512076Author Kelly BrennerFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Mountaineers BooksPublisher Mountaineers BooksWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...

Although they constitute less than 1% of the world's water, freshwaters play a vital role in life on Earth. Running water, or lotic, habitats comprise a tiny proportion of these freshwaters, yet they offer important resources and are rich and complex...

The oceans are shrinking. They're not literally shrinking; warming in the last century has actually expanded the sea enough to threaten low-lying coastal lands that are vul nerable to storm surge. During the same interval, however, events on land have...

Bayesian modeling has become an indispensable tool for ecological research because it is uniquely suited to deal with complexity in a statistically coherent way. This textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the latest Bayesian...

Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology, associated with...

In nature, trickery and deception are widespread. Animals and plants mimic other objects or species in the environment for protection, trick other species into rearing their young, lure prey to their death, and deceive potential mates for reproduction...

This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to rocky shore ecology and has been completely revised and updated throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates, vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit...

This book reports an approach developed to research and apply methods of assessing patterns of processes in the landscape, and suitability of different types of vegetation to mitigate soil erosion and sediment flux. Practical guidelines on a spatially...

The environmental movement is plagued by pessimism. And that's not unreasonable: with so many complicated, seemingly intractable problems facing the planet, coupled with a need to convince people of the dangers we face, it's hard not to focus on the...

In 1936 a German chemist identified certain organic molecules in ancient rocks and oils as the fossil remains of chlorophyll, presumably from plants that had lived millions of years in the past. Many years later this insight was revisited and the term...

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It's time to leave behind the tired nature-versus-nurture debate. In Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test , Marlene Zuk asks a more fascinating question: How does behaviour evolve, and how is that process similar-and different-in people and animals?...

This practical manual of freshwater ecology and conservation provides a state-of-the-art review of the approaches and techniques used to measure, monitor, and conserve freshwater ecosystems. It offers a single, comprehensive, and accessible synthesis of...

A plethora of different theories, models, and concepts make up the field of community ecology. Amid this vast body of work, is it possible to build one general theory of ecological communities? What other scientific areas might serve as a guiding...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541672390Author Thor HansonFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Basic BooksPublisher Basic BooksWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 142mm * 33mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892817412Author Pam MontgomeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Destiny Books,U.S.Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and CompanyDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Muntjac and water deer were introduced to Britain from East Asia. This book provides a comprehensive overview of their natural history and the management of their environmental impacts. In lowland England, muntjac deer are one of the drivers of...

Grasses of East Africa describes 100 species of common, ecologically important or remarkable grasses found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Grasses comprise one of the largest plant families on Earth, but are possibly the most overlooked...

Seascape Ecology provides a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-science in the application of landscape ecology to the seas and provides guidance for future research priorities. The first book devoted exclusively to this rapidly emerging and...

Taking an ecological approach to our evolution, Clive Finlayson considers the origins of modern humans within the context of a drying climate and changing landscapes. Finlayson argues that environmental change, particularly availability of water, played...

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No species occurs everywhere. Indeed, the majority are absent from most places, and where they do occur they are usually quite rare. Gaston discusses the structure of these distributions - the structure of the geographic ranges of species. Gaston is...

This revised second edition provides an introductory guide through the maze of interdisciplinary themes that comprise 'biodiversity.' It combines biological sciences with insights into the origins, variety and distribution of biodiversity, analysis of...

This is the second edition of Freshwater Algae; the popular guide to temperate freshwater algae. This book uniquely combines practical information on sampling and experimental techniques with an explanation of basic algal taxonomy plus a key to identify...

Soay Sheep synthesises one of the most detailed studies of demography and dynamics in a naturally regulated population of mammals. Unlike most other large mammals, the Soay sheep population of Hirta in the St Kilda archipelago show persistent...

Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, resource depletion, new emerging diseases: scientists have raised awareness on the ecological and societal consequences of the unbridled development of human activities for a long time. Why do we keep...

Peatlands form important landscape elements in many parts of the world and play significant roles for biodiversity and global carbon balance. This new edition has been fully revised and updated, documenting the latest advances in areas such as microbial...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781319146719Author Peter M. KareivaFormat PaperbackImprint Roberts & Company PublishersPublisher Macmillan Learning

An understanding of applied ecology and conservation is an important requirement of a wide range of programmes of study including applied biology, ecology, environmental science and wildlife conservation. This book is a study and revision guide for...

How do plant and animal populations change genetically to evolve and adapt to their local environments? How do populations grow and interact with one another through competition and predation? How does behaviour influence ecology and evolution? This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908904089Author Professor Richard TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788491110835Author Peter WohllebenFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint ObeliscoPublisher ObeliscoWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 150mm * 18mm

Marine mammals command a high level of public attention, reflected in specific legislation for their protection and management in many countries. They also present particular challenges to ecologists and conservation biologists. They are mostly difficult...

Raging wildfires have devastated vast areas of California and Australia in recent years, and predictions are that we will see more of the same in coming years, as a result of climate change. But this is nothing new. Since the dawn of life on land,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473329713Author Alfred Russel WallaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint White PressPublisher White PressWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

An understanding of ecology is an important requirement of a wide range of academic areas, including biology, zoology and environmental science. This book is a study and revision guide for students following programmes of study in which ecology is an...