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Dynamics of the Earth's Radiation Belts and Inner Magnetosphere, Volume 199

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series.

Dynamics of the Earth's Radiation Belts and Inner Magnetosphere draws together current knowledge of the radiation belts prior to the launch of Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RPSP) and other imminent space missions, making this volume timely and unique. The volume will serve as a useful benchmark at this exciting and pivotal period in radiation belt research in advance

Trace Metals in Aquatic Systems

Robert P. Mason — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This book provides a detailed examination of the concentration, form and cycling of trace metals and metalloids through the aquatic biosphere, and has sections dealing with the atmosphere, the ocean, lakes and rivers. It discusses exchanges at the water interface (air/water and sediment/water) and the major drivers of the cycling, concentration and form of trace metals in aquatic systems. The initial chapters focus on the fundamental principles and

What's Wrong with Climate Politics and How to Fix It

Paul G. Harris — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Governments have failed to stem global emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases causing climate change. Indeed, climate-changing pollution is increasing globally, and will do so for decades to come without far more aggressive action. What explains this failure to effectively tackle one of the world's most serious problems? And what can we do about it?

To answer these questions, Paul G. Harris looks at climate politics as a doctor might

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The Handbook of Global Energy Policy

Andreas Goldthau (Editor) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This is the first handbook to provide a global policy perspective on energy, bringing together a diverse range of international energy issues in one volume.

Natural Disasters in a Global Environment

Anthony N. Penna, Jennifer S. Rivers — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Natural Disasters in a Global Environment is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship.

Natural Disasters in a Global Environment

Anthony N. Penna, Jennifer S. Rivers — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy

Robert Falkner — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policypresents an authoritative and comprehensive overview of global policy on climate and the environment. It combines the strengths of an interdisciplinary team of experts from around the world to explore current debates and the latest thinking in the search for global environmental solutions.

Old Stellar Populations: How to Study the Fossil Record of Galaxy Formation

Santi Cassisi, Maurizio Salaris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The book discusses the theoretical path to decoding the information gathered from observations of old stellar systems. It focuses on old stellar systems because these are the fossil record of galaxy formation and provide invaluable information ont he evolution of cosmic structures and the universe as a whole. The aim is to present results obtained in the past few years for theoretical developments in low mass star research and in advances in our knowledge

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Old Stellar Populations: How to Study the Fossil Record of Galaxy Formation

Santi Cassisi, Maurizio Salaris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Down-Deep Delight of Democracy

Mark Purcell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Arguing that the hegemony of the neoliberal/capitalist nexus must be challenged if we are to address the proliferating challenges facing our world, this inspiring book explains how democracy can revive the political fortunes of the left.

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The Down-Deep Delight of Democracy

Mark Purcell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Cultural Geography

Nuala C. Johnson, Richard H. Schein, Jamie Winders — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Combining coverage of key themes and debates from a variety of historical and theoretical perspectives, this authoritative reference volume offers the most up-to-date and substantive analysis of cultural geography currently available.

This significantly revised new edition traces the historical evolution of cultural geography through to the very latest research. It covers a number of new topics such as biotechnology, rural, food, media and technology

Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS: A Workbook Approach to Learning GIS, 3rd Edition

Michael D. Kennedy — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

An integrated approach that combines essential GIS background with a practical workbook on applying the principles in ArcGIS 10.0 and 10.1

Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGISintegrates a broad introduction to GIS with a software-specific workbook for Esri's ArcGIS. Where most courses make do using two separate texts, one covering GIS and another the software, this book enables students and instructors to use a single text with an

Solar Astrophysics, 3rd Edition

Peter V. Foukal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This revised edition describes our current understanding of the sun -- from its deepest interior, via the layers of the directly observable atmosphere to the solar wind, right up to its farthest extension into interstellar space. It includes a comprehensive account of the history of solar astrophysics and space weather, along with an overview of the key instruments used throughout the various periods.
In contrast to other books on the subject, the

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Airborne Measurements for Environmental Research: Methods and Instruments

Manfred Wendisch (Editor), Jean-Louis Brenguier (Editor) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This first comprehensive review of airborne measurement principles covers all atmospheric components and surface parameters. It describes the common techniques to characterize aerosol particles and cloud/precipitation elements, while also explaining radiation quantities and pertinent hyperspectral and active remote sensing measurement techniques along the way. As a result, the major principles of operation are introduced and exemplified using specific

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Powering Planet Earth: Energy Solutions for the Future

Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani, Nick Serpone (Translator) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In their book Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani and Nick Serpone uncover the background details associated with a transition to sustainable energy production that are routinely swept under the table in public discussions. They are not only concerned with the (alleged) advantages and disadvantages of any one energy generation technology from a technical viewpoint, but also with the ecological, economic, political and social consequences of an inevitable

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Solar Astrophysics, 3rd Edition

Peter V. Foukal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis

Chein-I Chang — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis is a culmination of the research conducted in the Remote Sensing Signal and Image Processing Laboratory (RSSIPL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Specifically, it treats hyperspectral image processing and hyperspectral signal processing as separate subjects in two different categories. Most materials covered in this book can be used in conjunction with the author’s first

Climate Adaptation Futures

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Adaptation is the poor cousin of the climate change challenge - the glamour of international debate is around global mitigation agreements, while the bottom-up activities of adaptation, carried out in community halls and local government offices, are often overlooked. Yet, as international forums fail to deliver reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the world is realising that effective adaptation will be essential across all sectors to deal with

Hurricane!: Coping with Disaster: Progress and Challenges Since Galveston, 1900

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series.

Hurricane research implicates something more than science. It is the key to saving lives and mitigating economic damage. From the Galveston catastrophe of 1900, where more than 8,000 people died, to the economic devastation wrought by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 in the United States, scientists have striven to understand and track hurricanes while charting their societal

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