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The Environmental Sciences titles present critical research and insights into the complex interactions within natural ecosystems, climate systems, and human impacts on the environment. Covering areas such as biodiversity, sustainability, climate change, and resource management, these titles support scientific discovery and practical solutions for addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges. This collection is essential for researchers, policymakers, and students dedicated to advancing environmental understanding and stewardship

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    • Membranes for Structures

      • 1st Edition
      • September 12, 2025
      • Josep Ignasi de Llorens
      • English
      • Paperback
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      A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.Membranes for Structures — Applications is steeped in fascinating, functional examples: in fact, a selection of detailed case studies is presented in Part One, preceded by the description of two relevant historical antecedents, which are the circus tent and the “envelat”. The particular case of the successful spoked wheel structural system for the construction of large stadiums is the subject of Part Two, including descriptions of four significant case studies. Two growing fields of application are the focus of Part Three, which is dedicated to façades that give buildings a unique appearance, and Part Five, which addresses replacements, renovations, and refurbishments—activ... that are frequently encountered in today’s construction industry. And Part Four presents the latest application developments in different countries across the globe, with achievements in China, Latin and North America, Japan, and Europe being highlighted.The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

    • Ecology for the 21st century

      • 1st Edition
      • July 30, 2025
      • Orianna Carter
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Ecology for the 21st Century is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly, introductory textbook that provides students with an ecological perspective on our changing world. Suitable for both non-majors and majors-level ecology courses, this textbook presents clear and wide ranging coverage, including many current examples and topics. Applying a student-centric approach with dynamic examples and case studies, the book's ecological principles emerge through topics students care to learn more about. The ‘twin-evils’ of atmospheric carbon and ocean acidification are explored through investigations on the health of coral reef ecosystems.In addition, populations and species dynamics are introduced using classical modeling parameters. This textbook drives home the delicate balance of the natural world through regional issues surrounding endangered versus invasive species. Themes of resource acquisition, adaptation, and evolution of species are reinforced throughout, encouraging students to envision an ecologically driven world.

    • Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Amit K. Thakur + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

    • Air Pollution and Related Health Risks

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Umesh Chandra Dumka + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Air Pollution and Related Health Risks: Investigating Environmental Health and Sustainability provides discussion on advanced atmospheric phenomena as they relate to health risks and environmental sustainability. Sections cover challenges, the carcinogenic effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on the atmosphere, and reviews of microplastics and organic aerosol compositions. The book's editors also complete a micro and macro analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 spatio-temporal properties in the Himalayan environment, and aerosol radiative and health impacts are also explored. Other sections cover wet deposition and scavenging of atmospheric pollutants and a risk assessment of living-non-living airborne particles to human health.Post-graduate... and early-career researchers in atmospheric sciences, geophysics, environmental science, and meteorology will find much to learn and apply in this valuable resource.

    • Comprehensive Energy Systems

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 17, 2025
      • Ibrahim Dincer
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Comprehensive Energy Systems, Second Edition, Ten Volume Set provides a unique source of unified information that covers the entire spectrum of energy from production to utilization, including basic to advanced levels of content that address the critical issues that face humanity. This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems with sections on system design, analysis and assessment, from single generation to multi-generation, and theory and applications. In addition, the book also presents high-level coverage on energy policies and strategies, economic dimensions, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development.High-lev... sections include Energy Fundamentals, Energy Materials, Energy Production, Energy Conversion, and Energy Management. For this second edition, existing chapters have been improved and updated with new information, knowledge, technologies and applications. New chapters and case studies have been added on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, energy trading, transport, transmission, consumption, and recent dynamics in the energy sector after COVID-19.

    • Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • July 14, 2025
      • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Nature-Based Drought Solutions covers the latest research on successful, sustainable solutions for the efficient water resources management to overcome the drought and water scarcity problems. The book centers around the realms of drought modeling green infrastructure planning, and the utilization of remote sensing to evaluate, dissect, and oversee drought occurrences. It delves into subjects such as risk mitigation, strategic planning, policy considerations, and the ecological restoration of degraded lands after drought. The use of case studies and novel methodologies including soft computing technique application will help the reader gain a deeper knowledge in understanding, predicting, and mitigating hydrometeorological hazards.

    • Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation

      • 1st Edition
      • July 2, 2025
      • Manuel Campos-Taberner + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation: Methods for Ecosystem Assessment transforms the way remote sensing data can be used to approach monitoring of carbon fluxes (CF) and biophysical variables (BV) in ecosystem and global vegetation monitoring. In a field where these two subjects have traditionally been treated as distinct entities, this book offers an integrated exploration of CF and BV retrieval through remote sensing. It not only delves into a wide array of approaches and methodologies but also assists readers in selecting the most suitable models based on available inputs and spatiotemporal scales. Carbon Fluxes and Biophysical Variables from Earth Observation is a useful resource for Earth Observation specialists, particularly in Remote Sensing, machine learning, ecology, and plant physiology, to enhance and adapt their approaches and methodologies.

    • Machine Learning in Geohazard Risk Prediction and Assessment

      • 1st Edition
      • July 2, 2025
      • Biswajeet Pradhan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Machine Learning in Geohazard Risk Prediction and Assessment: From Microscale Analysis to Regional Mapping presents an overview of the most recent developments in machine learning techniques that have reshaped our understanding of geo-materials and management protocols of geo-risk. The book covers a broad category of research on machine-learning techniques that can be applied, from microscopic modeling to constitutive modeling, to physics-based numerical modeling, to regional susceptibility mapping. This is a good reference for researchers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, and practitioners in the field of geotechnical engineering and applied geology.

    • Unlocking the Secrets of Soil

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2025
      • David C. Weindorf + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil: Applying AI and Sensor Technologies for Sustainable Land Use is a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in soil characterization. This book explores the role of sensors and artificial intelligence in improving soil management practices and supporting sustainable land use. Through detailed descriptions of sensor and AI-based techniques for measuring physical, chemical, and biological soil properties, readers will gain a deep understanding of the tools and technologies available for soil characterization. The book also covers the latest machine learning algorithms and image processing for analyzing soil data and making informed decisions about land use. Unlocking the Secrets of the Soil is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the intersection of AI and sensor technologies for soil management and sustainability.

    • Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth

      • 1st Edition
      • May 21, 2025
      • Purabi Saikia + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Forests for Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth addresses all major issues surrounding forest resources, also including global examples, case studies, literature reviews, latest developments, and future research prospects. To enhance understanding, the content is enriched with maps, figures, tables, and colorful illustrations, making it accessible to a broad readership. Students specializing in forest ecology and researchers will discover a wealth of knowledge on critical topics such as major ecological disturbances, the role of forests in poverty reduction and livelihood security, as well as participatory forest management techniques, landscape restoration, forest policies, and nature-based solutions.Importantl... this comprehensive volume highlights the pivotal role of forests in fostering employment, income generation, and food security to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

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