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Organic Pollutants

19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By C.H. Walker

£46.99 19 Nov 2008 Hardback Taylor & Francis Ltd

Presents the basic principles of ecotoxicology along with the major organic pollutants. This title includes chapters that cover endocrine disruptors and neurotoxicity and its behavioral effects. It also provides information on biomarker approaches and offers an overview of technologies such as microarray assays.

Orbits

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Xu, Guochang.

£61.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Springer Verlag

The Pheasants' Revolt

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brian Viner

£42.50 15 Nov 2008 Cd-Rom Magna Large Print Books

The Pheasants' Revolt

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Brian Viner

£34.95 15 Nov 2008 Audio Cassette Magna Large Print Books

Chico, George, the Birds, and Me

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Mexican Travelogue of a Woman Naturalist, 1948-1949

By Dorothy Chapman Saunders

£28.95 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Texas A & M University Press

Tells about the trip the author had taken to Mexico in 1948 and 1949 with her husband and seasoned ornithologist, George, to conduct field surveys of waterfowl and white-winged doves for the US government. This title describes the birds they saw and the survey work they did. It also charts the other details of their journey.

Twayblades and Adder's-mouth Orchids in Your Pocket

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to the Native Liparis, Listera, and Malaxis Species of the

By Paul Martin Brown

£8.50 15 Nov 2008 Book University of Iowa Press

Native orchids are threatened by pressure from population growth and development but, nonetheless, present a welcome surprise to observant hikers in every state and province. This title covers various wild orchids of the continental United States and Canada.

Grass-pinks and Companion Orchids in Your Pocket

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to the Native Calopogon, Bletia, Arethusa, Pogonia, Cleistes,

By Paul Martin Brown

£8.50 15 Nov 2008 Book University of Iowa Press

Part of a series that covers the wild orchids of the continental United States and Canada, this title contains pocket guides to the twayblades, adder's-mouths, and grass-pinks and their companions. It offers general distributional information, time of flowering, and habitat requirements for each species.

Waterfowl in Your Pocket

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to Water Birds of the Midwest

By Dana Gardner

£8.50 15 Nov 2008 Book University of Iowa Press

Helps identify the many colorful and intriguing water birds of the midwestern states, from the Great Lakes west to the Dakotas, east to Ohio, and south to Kansas and Missouri. This title features fifty-one species of ducks, geese, swans, grebes, pelicans, coots, cormorants, moorhens, and loons swimming and flying with plumage variations.

A Field Guide to Seashells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rick M. Harbo

£5.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Next to collecting colorful pebbles, there are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth. This guide shows you where to look and how to identify what you find.

Hanging with Bats

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ecobats, Vampires, and Movie Stars

By Karen Taschek

£14.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback University of New Mexico Press

Introduces young readers to the complicated and fascinating world of bats, both in their natural habitats and in the human imagination. This book addresses echolocation, vocalization, migration patterns, and breeding habits with enthusiasm. It also includes information on what to do if a bat gets in your house, and building bat houses.

The Wilderness Debate Rages on

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing the Great New Wilderness Debate

By Michael P. Nelson, J. Baird Callicott

£29.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback University of Georgia Press

Includes one of the best works done on the concept of wilderness, underappreciated essays from the early twentieth century that offer an alternative vision of the concept and importance of wilderness, and writings meant to clarify or rethink the concept of wilderness.

Frogs and Toads of the Southeast

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mike Dorcas, Whit Gibbons

£19.95 15 Nov 2008 Paperback University of Georgia Press

Enumerates the distinguishing characteristics of frogs and toads, including how they are different from other amphibians and the differences between a frog and a toad. This book also discusses the morphology of frogs and toads, the main groups to be found in the Southeast, and their habitats.

The Wilderness Debate Rages on

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing the Great New Wilderness Debate

By Michael P. Nelson, J. Baird Callicott

£59.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback University of Georgia Press

Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By William K. Chapman, Valerie A. Chapman, Alan E. Bessette, Arleen Rainis Bessette

£51.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Syracuse University Press

Useful for nature enthusiasts, this title offers quick access to the diverse flora of New England states. Combining 400 color photographs with concise descriptions, it offers descriptions of commonly encountered, rare, and even protected species.

Reptiles and Amphibians of the Southern Pine Woods

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steven B. Reichling

£25.50 15 Nov 2008 Paperback University Press of Florida

A guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the southeastern pine forests, which emphasizes their interdependent ecologies and the conservation issues facing pine woods herpetofauna. It includes accounts, range maps, and color photos of the twenty-six native species or subspecies of frogs, snakes, lizards, and turtles in the southern pine woods.

Nature, Business, and Community in North Carolina's Green Swamp

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Tycho De Boer

£51.50 15 Nov 2008 Hardback University Press of Florida

Using North Carolina's Green Swamp as a case study, this book illustrates the struggle of a rural area trying to preserve its natural environment while encouraging economic growth. It highlights the complex relationship between the swamp, located in the extreme southeast corner of the state, local inhabitants, and outside entrepreneurs.

Darwin studies : a theorist and his theories in their contexts

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Hodge, M. J. S. (Michael Jonathan Sessions), 1940-

£68.65 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Variorum, UK/Ashgate Pub Co

Owls of the World

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Claus Konig, Freidhelm Weick

£45.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback A & C Black Publishers Ltd

The definitive book on owls. Fullydescribes and illustrates every known species and subspecies of owl, as well aspresenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work andvocalisations. Includes maps of every species and sonograms.

A life in twilight : the final years of J. Robert Oppenheimer

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wolverton, Mark.

£15.36 15 Nov 2008 Hardback St Martin's

The father of the atomic bomb and head of the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer, emerges in a new light in this compelling narrative that tells of the last 13 years of his life.

Mammals of Indiana

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Whitaker, John O.

£44.00 15 Nov 2008 Hardback Indiana University Press

First published by Indiana University in 1982, this illustrated book places emphasis on ecology with descriptions of Indiana's habitats, climate, and vegetation and detailed species accounts. It summarizes knowledge about Indiana's mammal species.

Modern canonical quantum general relativity

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thiemann, Thomas.

£40.00 13 Nov 2008 Hardback Cambridge U Pr

Canonical quantisation and loop quantum gravity theory for graduate students of quantum field theory.

Globalization of Water

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sharing the Planet's Freshwater Resources

By Arjen Y. Hoekstra, Ashok K. Chapagain

£35.23 13 Nov 2008 Audio-Visual / Multimedia Item John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Reviews the critical relationship between globalization and sustainable water management. This book explores the impact of international trade on local water depletion and pollution and identifies 'water dependent' nations. It also examines the critical link between water management and international trade.

Evolution and the levels of selection

13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Okasha, Samir.

£16.99 13 Nov 2008 Hardback Oxford U Pr, N Y

Does natural selection act primarily on individual organisms, on groups, on genes, or on whole species? The question of levels of selection is central to evolutionary theory and to the philosophy of biology. Samir Okasha's comprehensive analysis gives a clear account of the philosophical issues at stake in the current debate.

Coal Geology Research Progress

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thomas Michel, Hugo Fournier

£85.99 12 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Coal geology is the study of a field that concentrates on the origin, occurring relationships and geological characteristics of coal and similarly treated rocks. This field is also involved in the study of coal-derived gases, fluids, naturally occurring and man-made solid coal by-products. This book presents the research in this field.

Weathered Crust Elution-Deposited Rare Earth Ores

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ruan Chi, Jun Tian

£59.50 12 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Weathered crust elution - deposited rare earth ore (original name is the ion-adsorbed rare earth ore) was first discovered as a novel exogenous ore in Jiangxi province of China in 1969. There are many advantages for the ore which has a widespread distribution, reserves, radioactivity, RE partitioning and is rich in middle and heavy rare earth.

Petroleum Science Research Progress

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Korin L. Montclaire

£85.99 12 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Focuses on research from around the world on petroleum science including the origin and accumulation of petroleum (natural gas); petroleum (natural gas) geochemistry; reservoir engineering; and, rock mechanics/petrophysics. This title also includes well logging, testing and evaluation; mathematical modeling; and, enhanced oil and gas recovery.

Risk Assessment as a Basis for the Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By I. Apostol, W.G. Coldewey, D.L. Barry, D. Reimer

£81.00 12 Nov 2008 Hardback IOS Press

Increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in the Republic of Moldova, limited resources for prevention and mitigation of their impact, has increased the level of vulnerability of the population. This publication discusses theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in the area of natural and anthropogenic disasters.

Southeast Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

By Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen

£9.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Gemstone Press

From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, these guides offer state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found.

Northeast Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

By Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen

£9.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Gemstone Press

Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

By Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen

£9.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Gemstone Press

Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals

By Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pedersen

£9.99 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Gemstone Press

Stories in Tracks and Sign

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Diane Gibbons, Mark Elbroch

£13.50 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Stackpole Books,U.S.

Features illustrated examples of animal behaviours and the resulting sign. This work also features an illustration overlaid on the photograph that shows what animal made the sign, such as a bobcat balancing on a snow-covered log.

Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bradford Angier, David K. Foster

£13.50 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Stackpole Books,U.S.

A guide to North American wild medicinals, which provides information on various plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities. It shows how to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes. It is suitable for those interested in the medicinal uses of wild plants.

Calls of Duck and Geese

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kevin Colver, Lang Elliott

£12.50 12 Nov 2008 Paperback Stackpole Books,U.S.

Features sounds of 50 North American waterfowl species. This package covers the distinctive quack of the American black duck and whistled "peep" of the cinnamon teal to the cuckoo-like call of the pied-billed grebe and yodel of the yellow-billed loon. It includes dabblers, sea ducks, geese, and other waterfowl.

The Next Emancipation

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Steven M. Wise

£15.99 12 Nov 2008 Hardback The Perseus Books Group

Of Prairie, Woods, and Water

12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two Centuries of Chicago Nature Writing

By Joel Greenberg

£23.50 12 Nov 2008 Hardback The University of Chicago Press

An anthology of nature, which presents a portrait of Chicago. It tells the tale of a land in transition - one with abundant, unique, and incredibly lush flora and fauna, a natural history quite elusive.

Dog Showing for Dummies

11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By ABBOTT

£14.50 11 Nov 2008 Paperback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Moose

10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kevin Jackson

£9.99 10 Nov 2008 Paperback Reaktion Books

Describes and discusses moose evolution, diet, behaviour and environment, as well as various aspects of the interactions between man and moose, from Julius Caesar's first mention of 'alces' in his history of the Gallic Wars to the planned construction of a 45-metre-high wooden moose in Sweden.

Garland of Flowers

10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Beauty of the Odiyan Mandala

By Tarthang Tulku

£17.95 10 Nov 2008 Paperback Dharma Publishing,U.S.

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Harriers: Journeys Around the World

08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Personal Quest

By Don Scott

£38.50 08 Nov 2008 Hardback Tiercel Publishing

Clattinger

08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Alphabet of Signs from Nature

By Peter Please

£18.00 08 Nov 2008 Paperback Away Publications

Natural Lore

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Think Books

£12.99 07 Nov 2008 Hardback Pan Macmillan

Offers a look at how we have used nature to try and understand our environment and ourselves, and examines the science and reason behind it. This work explores the origins of sayings and evaluating their effectiveness. It features mono woodcut illustrations and line drawings throughout.

Extreme Planet Earth

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Christine Gibson

£9.99 07 Nov 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Extreme Sea Creatures

07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jennifer Hoffman

£9.99 07 Nov 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Earth

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Journey Through Time

By Nicolas Cheetham

£12.99 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Quercus Publishing Plc

Offers an orbital tour of our home planet, revealing Earth's present, past and a possible future. This book travels the world in four chapters: Earth, Water, Air and Fire.

Consider the Birds

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How They Live and Why They Matter

By Colin Tudge

£25.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Penguin Books Ltd

Explores the life of birds. From the secrets of migration to their complicated family lives, their differing habitats and survival techniques to the secrets of flight, this work offers an account of how birds live, why they matter, and whether they really are dinosaurs.

Antarctica

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Call to Action

By Sebastian Copeland

£14.99 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Earth Aware Editions

Highlights the dangers facing Antarctica. This book also contains images of the frozen continent that capture the beauty of the icebergs, the glaciers, the penguins and humpback whales, and the wild wide seas.

Extraordinary Leaves

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schrader, Dennis

£28.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Firefly Books Ltd

A collaboration between a master nature photographer and a botanist that celebrates the astonishing varieties of leaves. Topics include color, pattern, texture and shape, and included among the plants are coleus, kale, caladium and ferns.

African Safari

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Into the Great Game Reserves

By Peter Pickford, Beverly Pickford

£35.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Africa Geographic

An Africa safari is arguably one of the alluring and universally understood dreams of contemporary time. This work incorporates photographic essays. It provides insights into the practicalities of travelling through Africa's great wild spaces.

Biodiversity and conservation : critical concepts in the environment, v.1-5

06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Ladle

£795.00 06 Nov 2008 Hardback Routledge/Taylor & Francis Inc

Part of the "Routledge Major Works" series, this is a five-volume collection of canonical research on biodiversity and conservation.

Low-noise Systems in the Deep Space Network

05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Macgregor S. Reid

£94.50 05 Nov 2008 Hardback John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Explores the low-noise microwave systems that form the front end of all DSN ground receiving stations. This book explains why the front end of each antenna is key to establishing the sensitivity, polarization, frequency diversity, and capabilities of the receiving chain and, therefore, the entire ground station.

The Night Before Christmas

04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Alice Taylor

£7.99 04 Nov 2008 Paperback Brandon / Mount Eagle Publications Ltd

Weather

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By The Met Office

£12.99 03 Nov 2008 Paperback Penguin Books Ltd

Looking at topics such as - the weather Wind, cloud, tornadoes, twisters, hurricanes, storms, rain and snow, this title helps to discover what you need to know about the world's extraordinary climate and weather systems. It enables you to discover what's happening to the planet, and what changes to expect for our climate in the years to come.

Spirit of the Wild

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£9.99 03 Nov 2008 Hardback Thames & Hudson Ltd

Presents photographs of wildlife around the world. This title aims to capture the animals spirit: the tigers eye gleaming brightly in the jungles of India; polar bear cubs seeing the world for the first time; and, the rare mountain gorillas of Africa.

Extreme Birds

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Dominic Couzens

£30.00 03 Nov 2008 Hardback HarperCollins Publishers

A beautiful and fascinating portrait of the world's most extreme birds, from the biggest and fastest, to the smelliest and smartest.

Southern England

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Geology and Scenery of Lowland England

By Peter Friend

£30.00 03 Nov 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers

In an exciting new approach to understanding the British countryside, Peter Friend brings together some of the exciting recent discoveries about our Earth, thus helping people to enjoy and appreciate the countryside surrounding them.

Southern England

03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Geology and Scenery of Lowland England

By Peter Friend

£50.00 03 Nov 2008 Hardback HarperCollins Publishers

In an exciting new approach to understanding the British countryside, Peter Friend brings together some of the fascinating recent discoveries about our Earth, thus helping people to enjoy and appreciate the countryside surrounding them.

Stratigraphy, and depositional environments of the Upper Bridger formations (Middle Eocene, southwestern Wyoming).

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£13.74 02 Nov 2008 Paperback Wyoming Geol Survey

Astronomical calendar., 2009

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£13.71 02 Nov 2008 Hardback Sky Publishing Corp

Liverworts of New England: a guide for the amateur naturalist.

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£24.73 02 Nov 2008 Hardback New York Botanical Garden

Annual review of cell & developmental biology. (Online only), v.24, 2008 subscription.

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schekman, Randy

£123.63 02 Nov 2008 Hardback Annual Reviews

Annual review of nuclear and particle science. (Online only), v.58, 2008 subscription.

02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kayser, Brois

£112.64 02 Nov 2008 Hardback Annual Reviews

Condensed matter theories : proceedings of the 31st international workshop

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volume 23, Proceedings of the 31st International Workshop

By Sa-Yakanit, Virulh

£75.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

The 31st International Workshop on Condensed Matter Theories held in Bangkok focused on the roles played by ab initio theory, modeling, and high-performance computing in condensed matter and materials science, providing a forum for the discussion of the advances and exploration of problems. This title features 38 papers presented at the workshop.

Continuum thermodynamics

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilmanski, Krzysztof.

£48.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

Presents thermodynamic methods of construction of continuous models. This book covers a wide range of models - ideal gases, thermoviscoelastic fluids, thermoelastic and thermoviscoelastic solids, plastic polycrystals, miscible and immiscible mixtures, and many others.

A second genesis : stepping-stones towards the intelligibility of nature

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stepping-Stones Towards the Intelligibility of Nature

By Chela Flores, Julian.

£24.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

Answering the question why nature can be understood requires an introduction to the new science of astrobiology and the exploration of the Solar System. This book discusses 'second Genesis'.

Fundamental constants in physics

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fritzsch, Harald.

£18.68 01 Nov 2008 Paperback World Scientific

Constructive modeling of structural turbulence and hydrodynamic instabilities

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Belotserkovskii, Oleg Mikhailovich.

£63.19 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

Questions and answers on thermoluminescence and optically stimulated luminescence

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Furetta, C., 1937-

£31.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

Thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) are the main techniques for studying the luminescence properties of several materials, mainly insulators called phosphors. This book includes a series of questions and corresponding answers that give explanation about the concepts, theory and models related to TL and OSL.

Fundamental constants in physics

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fritzsch, Harald.

£37.36 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

Relativity : modern large-scale spacetime structure of the cosmos

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Carmeli, Moshe.

£53.85 01 Nov 2008 Hardback World Scientific

The Story of Asia's Lions

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By A Divyabhanusinh

£31.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Marg Publications,India

Lions once roamed the Asian continent from Palestine to Palamau. But, all that remains of the lion population outside Africa, are small number of animals found in the Gir forest in the Gujarat province of India. This volume offers an examination of the history of the Asiatic Lion.

Advances in Wind Energy and Conversion Technology

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Sathyajith Mathew, Geeta Susan Philip

£118.50 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

As a result of intensive research and developmental efforts, the technology of generating energy from wind has significantly changed in the years. This book brings together various aspects of wind energy conversion technology - right from the wind resource analysis to grid integration of the wind generated electricity.

HFI/HQI 2007 : proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Hyperfine Interactions and 18th International Symposium on Nu

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By HFI/HQI 2007 (14th : 2007 : Iguazu Falls, Brazil)

£134.50 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Springer Verlag

Focuses on studies on various aspects of hyperfine interaction detected by nuclear radiation and nuclear quadrupole interactions detected by resonance methods in the areas of materials, biological and medical science, as well as on contributions on developments in instrumentation and methods, ab initio calculations and simulations.

New Trends in Soil Micromorphology

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Kapur, Selim Mermut, Ahmet Stoops, Georges

£79.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Springer

101 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Simple Things We All Can Do to Lessen Our Impact on the Environment

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bohmholdt, Andrea

£8.76 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Silverleaf Press

Approaching a hot-button issue in a practical, clear manner, this lifestyle guide tackles the essentials of "going green," or learning to live in ways that conserve the environment by consuming less energy. It explains the environmental crisis and how individual ways of living contribute directly to the problem, then focuses on offering simple solutions to help the environment--which are more creative than they are extreme. Some of the featured ideas include the reduction of central heating by one or two degrees, unplugging mobile phones when they are finished charging, and completing weekly shopping goals in a single excursion. Additional resources are provided to begin to make the changes that will ultimately make a difference.

Ambushed on the Jaguar Trail: Hidden Cameras on the Mexican Border

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Childs, Jack L. Childs, Anna Mary

£8.21 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Rio Nuevo Publishers

Caught in the act: Southwestern wildlife in their natural habitat.
Jack and Anna Childs went hunting for the elusive Southwestern jaguar, but what they found was bigger than the rare spotted cat, and even more surprising. Founders of the Borderlands Jaguar Detection Project, the Childs set up "camera traps," or remote-sensor cameras activated by motion and body heat, along the U.S.-Mexico border. They did "catch" the first live, wild jaguar ever photographed this way in the U.S. But their non-invasive, candid cameras also captured fascinating animal behavior across the entire ecosystem. The jaguar, it seems, it a minor figure in a habitat that supports over 20 other large mammals. Black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, javelinas, coyotes, and human beings were also caught in behavior--and misbehavior--characteristic of their species. 72 color photographs.

Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the EXXON Valdez Oil Spill

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ott, Riki

£12.06 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Chelsea Green Publishing Company

Big Spring Autumn: A Journal

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Stepenoff, Bonnie

£9.31 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Truman State University Press

Irish Wild Plants: Myths, Legends & Folklore

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Myths Legends and Folklore

By Mac Coitir, Niall

£14.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Collins Press

In ancient Ireland it was believed there were 365 different parts to the body, and a different plant existed to cure the ailments of each part. After describing the history of herbs in Ireland and traditional herbal medicine, different aspects of plant folklore are examined. Included are their roles in magical protection, their use in charms and spells, plants as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names and folklore cures.

Poisonous Plants in Great Britain

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In Great Britain

By Fred Gillam

£4.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Wooden Books

Canada's West Coast

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Chris Cheadle

£19.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd

The shores of the Pacific North-west hum with a profound energy. The moist Pacific air masses and the plankton-rich ocean currents drive one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Beneath the roiling waters of the shallows and reefs, forests of swaying kelp host hundreds of species of marine animals.

The Bristol Downs

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Natural History Year

By Geraldine Taylor

£9.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Broadcast Books

A Very British Coop

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Mark Collings

£16.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback F A Thorpe (Publishers)

A Photographic Guide to Birds of Ecuador and Galapagos

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Clive Byers

£7.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback New Holland Publishers Ltd

Although it is one of South America's smallest countries, Ecuador is home to nearly 1,600 species of birds. This guide features two hundred and fifty-two of Ecuador and the Galapagos' interesting and spectacular birds, with each illustrated in full colour with key information on ID, habitat and distribution.

Steve and Me

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Terri Irwin

£7.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Simon & Schuster

The bestselling story of Steve Irwin by his wife Terri now in paperback

MR Roscoe's Garden

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bradley, Jyll

£24.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Liverpool University Press

Explores the stories, rites and exchanges that occur when a flower is cut and placed in the human hand. This book focuses on the story of the Liverpool's Botanic Collection and the people involved in its intriguing history.

Beyond Terror: The Truth about the Real Threats to Our World

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Truth About the Real Threats to Our World

By Abbott, Chris Rogers, Paul Sloboda, John

£4.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Rider

Since the 9/11 attacks, many Western governments assume terrorism to be the greatest threat we face. This book shows why this approach has been such a failure, and how it distracts us from other, much greater, threats of climate change, competition over resources, marginalisation of the majority of the world and global militarisation.

Social bodies

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Helen Lambert, Maryon McDonald

£30.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Berghahn Books

Water and cereals in drylands

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Koohafkan, P.

£75.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Earthscan Pubns, UK/Stylus Publ

With world population set to rise to nine billion by 2050, there is an urgent need to examine ways to increase cereal production. This book reviews the potential for increased cereal production in drylands across the world, from the USA, Australia and Southern Europe to Asia and Africa. It is illustrated with maps, photographs and tabulated data.

Water and cereals in drylands

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Koohafkan, P.

£27.95 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Earthscan Pubns, UK/Stylus Publ

The handbook of environmental policy evaluation

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Crabbe, Ann.

£49.95 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Earthscan Pubns, UK/Stylus Publ

A guide to environmental policy evaluation in practice. Offering an introduction to the general principles of evaluation, it explains the particular complexities native to the environmental sphere. It provides a comprehensive toolkit of evaluation methods and techniques. It considers design issues which may face the policy evaluator.

The Earthscan Reader on Adaptation to Climate Change

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schipper, Lisa Burton, Ian

£19.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Earthscan Publications

Provides an introduction to climate change and traces the evolution of adaptation from a biological concept into a policy objective. This book is suitable for those students, practitioners, NGOs and businesses dealing with the future affects of climate changes world-wide.

The Earthscan Reader on Adaptation to Climate Change

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Schipper, Lisa Burton, Ian

£70.00 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Earthscan Publications

Provides an introduction to climate change and traces the evolution of adaptation from a biological concept into a policy objective. This book is suitable for students, practitioners, NGOs and businesses dealing with the future affects of climate changes world-wide.

Autumnal Tints

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Thoreau, Henry David

£21.97 01 Nov 2008 Non-Book Item Playaway

From the purple grasses of August, to the yellow elms of October, to the scarlet oak leaves of November, Henry David Thoreau casts his eye on the brilliant colors of autumn and guides us on a journey through the seasons bounty. In this classic essay, first published in 1862, Thoreau delights in falls foliage and reveals both a practical and philosophical understanding of the changing environment.

Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources,

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Peter Backlund, Anthony Janetos, David Schimel

£25.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Assesses the effects of climate change on US agriculture, land resources and biodiversity. This book discusses the nation's ability to identify, observe and monitor the stresses that influence agriculture, land resources, water resources and biodiversity, and evaluates the relative importance of these stresses.

Industrial Pollution

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Oil Spills, Toxicity and Risk Assessment

By Earl N. Baines, Paul G. Appleton

£59.50 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Industrial pollution occurs when the waste from industries are directly dumped into surrounding water bodies and open lands which causes various types of pollution. The related economic and health costs and effects are constantly increasing and constantly being evaluated. This book presents the research in the field of industrial pollution.

Current advances in molecular mycology

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£43.41 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Pubs

Environmental Management

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Robert H. Theobald

£59.50 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Environmental management deals with the use and conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats and control of hazards, and includes the field of applied ecology. This book presents the research from around the world in this field.

Recycling

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Research

By Christian S. Gallo, Lorenzo F. Rossi

£112.99 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Recycling or the processing of used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products must become key parts of the equation for the Earth's continued sustainable development. This book presents important research in this field.

Future systems for earthquake early warning

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Ulku Ulusoy, Himansu Kumar Kundu

£59.50 01 Nov 2008 Hardback Nova Science Pubs

Deals with the scientific evaluation of different categories of unusual phenomena, such as precursors prior to large earthquakes and the explanation of their occurrence using electromagnetic models. This book helps readers understand and develop effective systems for earthquake prediction, based on a multidisciplinary approach.

Agricultural Conservation

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Converting Grassland to Cropland

By Government Accountability Office

£25.99 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Nova Science Publishers Inc

Examines the extent of grassland conversions to cropland and the cost of farm program payments for these newly converted cropland acres. This book also examines the relative importance of farm program payments versus other factors in producers' decisions to convert grassland to cropland.

Pro Tactics: The Freshwater Fish Cookbook: More Than 200 Ways to Cook Your Catch

01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Livingston, A. D.

£10.96 01 Nov 2008 Paperback Lyons Press