RECOMMENDSissue 3, 2012

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Current Trends in Human Ecology

edited by Priscila Lopes and Alpina Begossi

Anthropology, sociology, and ecology come together in this book. the unifying goal of theorizing and practising disciplines in human ecology is shown by tracking examples of current trends and developments.

Cambridge scholars Publishing, June 2011

hB 9781443803403£44.99

PB 9781443830003£29.99

Saving Small Island Developing States

environmental and natural Resource Challenges

edited by shyam nath, John L. Roberts and Yeti nisha Madhoo

introduces and explains the key policy challenges small island states face in dealing with the environmental consequences of climate change.

Commonwealth secretariat, December 2010

PB 9781849290319£30.00

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Hydropedology

synergistic integration of soil science and hydrology

henry Lin

this title brings together pedology (soil characteristics) with hydrology (movement of water) to understand and achieve the goals associated with modern soil sicence. it includes case studies that demonstrate the need for hydropedology in various practical applications.

Academic Press / elsevier, July 2012

hB 9780123869418£76.00

Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science

Kathleen C. Weathers, David L. strayer and Gene e. Likens

Offers an introduction to modern ecosystem science. this title covers major concepts of ecosystem science, biogeochemistry and energetics. it addresses contrasts and compares both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Academic Press / elsevier, november 2012

hB 9780120887743£42.99

Comprehensive Renewable Energy

Ali sayigh

the only multi-volume reference work of its type at a time when renewable energy sources are seen increasingly as realistic alternatives to fossil fuels. Research into renewable energy is spread across a number of different disciplines, this work unites the different areas of research and allows users to navigate through the most essential concepts.

elsevier science & technology, May 2012

hB 9780080878720£1,335.00

Handbook of Energy

edited by Cutler J. Cleveland and Christopher G. Morris

this title covers various phases of energy and its role in society, including its social, economic, political, historical and environmental aspects.

elsevier science & technology, August 2011

hB 9780080464053£95.00

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elsevier science & technology

island press

Environmental Land Use Planning and Management

Creating sustainable Communities, Watersheds and ecosystems

2nd ed.

John Randolph

Offers a unique framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary environmental planning and addresses emerging challenges for planners including climate change and new methods, technologies, designs and policies for responding to these challenges.

island Press, February 2012

hB 9781597267304£63.00

The Future of the World’s Climate

Ann henderson-sellers and Kendal McGuffie

Predictions of climatic models must be placed in their geological, paleo-climatic, and astronomical context to create a complete picture of the earth’s future climate. this book presents that perspective with data and projections that have emerged from climate modeling.

elsevier science & technology, December 2011

hB 9780123869173£82.00

rsc publishing

Introduction to Restoration Ecology

evelyn A. howell, John A. harrington and stephen B. Glass

this new textbook, written for undergraduates and first-year graduate students, offers a real-life introduction to the field of restoration ecology and an interdisciplinary overview of the theory behind it.

island Press, January 2012

hB 9781597261890£57.00

science and Practice of ecological Restoration

Molecular Solar Fuels

edited by thomas J. Wydrzynski and Warwick hillier

this book is written by experts from various fields working on the biological and synthetic chemical side of molecular solar fuels to facilitate advancement in this area of research. the latest knowledge and chemical prospects in developing hydrogen as a solar fuel are presented.

RsC Publishing, november 2011

hB 9781849730341£144.99

RsC energy and environment series

Nuclear Power and the Environment

R.M. harrison and R.e. hester

this book is concerned with reviewing the political and social context for nuclear power generation, the nuclear power fuel cycles and their implications for the environment. it will be of interest to scientists and engineers working in the field and to policy makers, university students and the wider range of people concerned about the environmental impacts of nuclear power generation.

RsC Publishing, August 2011

hB 9781849731942£65.00

issues in environmental science and technology

Sustainable Solutions for Modern Economies

edited by Rainer hofer

this comprehensive book outlines the contribution of chemistry and renewable chemical or biological resources to the sustainability concept and potential resolution of the world’s energy problems.

RsC Publishing, november 2009

hB 9781847559050£144.99

RsC Green Chemistry Book series

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Managing Forest Carbon in a Changing Climate

edited by Mark s. Ashton et al.

Accessible overview for advanced students, resource professionals and policy makers to acquaint themselves with the established science, management practices and policies that facilitate sequestration and allow for the storage of carbon in forests.

springer, December 2011

PB 9789400722316£62.99

Environmental Sensing

Analytical techniques for earth Observation

James K. Lein

Remote sensing has witnessed a renaissance as new sensor systems, data collection capabilities and image processing methodologies have expanded the technological capabilities of this science into new and important applications areas.

springer, september 2011

hB 9781461401421£53.99

springer

island press

taylor & francis

wit press

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Climate Change Mitigation and Agriculture

edited by eva Wollenberg et al.

the book captures an exciting period in the development of land-based climate change mitigation as attention is increasingly focused on agriculture’s role in contributing to climate change.

earthscan / taylor & Francis

hB 9781849713924£85.00

PB 9781849713931£29.99

The Energy Imperative

100 Percent Renewable now

hermann scheer

For decades, scheer was one of the worlds leading proponents of renewable energy. in this last book before his death he lays out his vision for a planet powered 100 percent by renewables and examines the fundamental ethical and economic imperatives for such a shift. And most importantly he demonstrates why the time for transition is now.

earthscan / taylor & Francis, December 2011

hB 9781849714334£24.99

The Right to Water

Politics, Governance and social struggles

edited by Farhana sultana and Alex Loftus

the right to clean water has been adopted by the united nations as a basic human right. the issues discussed here include how people access water, who controls the flow of water and how such provision might be restructured in fairer ways.

earthscan / taylor & Francis, november 2011

hB 9781849713603£85.00

PB 9781849713597£29.99

earthscan Water text series

Environmental Innovation in China

D. strangeway, L. Xielin and F. Zhijun

China has both the capacity and the need to become a global leader in sustainable development and innovation in environmental technology. this book acknowledges past mistakes, but more importantly it presents a blueprint for the future.

Wit Press, December 2011

hB 9781845646400£124.00

world scientific

Handbook of Environment and Waste Management

Air and Water Pollution Control

edited by Yung-tse hung, Lawrence K. Wang and nazih K. shammas

this handbook covers the areas of air pollution control, water pollution control, water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial waste treatment and small scale wastewater treatment.

World scientific, April 2012

hB 9789814327695

introductory Offer £157.00 until 30th June 2012. Price thereafter £197.00

Handbook of Sustainability Management

edited by Christian n. Madu and Chu-hua Kuei

sustainability is about the effective management of nonrenewable and nonreplenishable natural resources. this handbook explores the role of sustainability in achieving social development, environmental protection, and economic development.

World scientific, May 2012

hB 9789814354813

introductory Offer Price £164.00 until 31st July 2012. Price thereafter £178.00

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