This book explores the questions of What, Why, When, How and Where we might find Extra-Terrestrials (a.k.a. Aliens) and ......more
The book presents the cyclicity and micro-cyclicity phenomena which occurred during climate changes and during marine tr......more
Global climate change has generated new rainfall extremes, with unprecedented floods, landslides and debris flows. This ......more
Climate Change and Geodynamics in Polar Regions covers most of the scientific aspects of geoscientific investigation und......more
To prevent the collapse of dangerous rock masses on steep rocky reservoir banks which can cause casualties and property ......more
For students and practitioners, a comprehensive primer on the key literature in stream and river ecology. The study of s......more
For students and practitioners, a comprehensive primer on the key literature in stream and river ecology. The study of s......more
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Understand and respond to a changing coastline with this comprehensive reference Coastal engineering concerns society’s ......more
The idea of preparing this book came about when we were studying for a PhD in Geography at UFPE. As we studied the cours......more
"Plankton in a Changing World: The Impact of Global Change on Marine Ecosystems" invites readers to explore the microsco......more
This book is written by subject experts based on the latest research results on the characteristic line method of stress......more
The critical zone is the thin outer veneer of continental Earth extending from the top of the vegetation canopy to subsu......more
Introduction to Ocean Circulation and Modeling provide basics for physical oceanography. Covering ocean properties, ocea......more
Urban Drainage and Storage Practices focuses on the latest developments in urban stormwater design methods using drainag......more
Ever-increasing population growth has caused a proportional increased demand for water, and existing water sources are d......more
The focus of municipalities has been on the supply of sufficient water quantities to the public with less attention paid......more
Dive into the dynamic world of environmental stewardship with "Soil, Water Pollution, and Mitigation Strategies: A Spati......more
While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dynamite, very few have any real understanding of one of mank......more
Carbon emissions have been recognized as the greatest known contributor to global climate change, and the goal of carbon......more
Today, there is much discussion about the dangers of water contamination to human health. Numerous environmental studies......more
During deep energy exploitation, the stability of rock is a key factor for its success. Rocks are composed of different ......more
"The book covers not only the core sciences--physics, biology, and chemistry--but also Earth science and astronomy. Assu......more
Zero Hunger (SDG-2) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG-12) of the United Nations are very crucial aspects f......more
This volume is concerned with problems related to development and planning, which affect both urban and rural areas. Acc......more
Kriging can be used to determine optimal unbiased predictions for regionalized variables and has been shown to be a powe......more
This anthology reviews the cooperation between scientists from Qingdao and scientists from Hamburg from the 1980s until ......more
Planet in Our Hands: A Simple Guide to Saving the Earth is a concise, accessible book that explores humanity’s journey, ......more
Planet in Our Hands: A Simple Guide to Saving the Earth is a concise, accessible book that explores humanity’s journey, ......more
Qanats and Historic Structures in Persia presents the early history of water science and includes the advanced knowledge......more
Globally, wildfires are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. An important step towards reducing the im......more
This is a timely and rigorous addition to the cultural study of the Indian Ocean, as a nexus of transnational meaning an......more
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics examines the dynamics of stratified and turbulent fluid motion in the atmosphere, ocean and o......more
Engineering structures encompass various engineering facilities constructed above ground, underground, and in water, suc......more
"Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. Standing in awe of those phenomena, we experience a feeling of connection......more
Using orbital sensors data in conjunction with airborne and proximal sensors to generate information on soils and agricu......more
*New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!* Meet the world’s most fascinating ......more
This book presents the Itatinga Ecotourism Theme Park Project - Itatinga Ecopark. The project is for the Itatinga Hydroe......more
The planet is moving towards a complex future, under the pressure from climate change and rapid urbanization. According ......more
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This book explores the intricate relationship between hydrology and urban water provision. Authored by experts in the fi......more
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The monograph is devoted to the study of geodynamic processes in the Tashkent region using modern satellite methods. The......more
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Linear erosion is one of the forms of water erosion that causes land degradation through furrows and gullies that reach ......more
This work is the result of a demand for environmental performance information for sand extraction by dredging. It aims t......more
The purpose of this reprint is to furnish readers with the most recent advancements in wood and bamboo processing applic......more
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is regarded as a vital and potentially effective technology used to mitig......more
The aim of this reprint is to immerse interested readers in the evolutionary history and mineralization of the Central A......more
The purpose of the reprint is to present current research on novel trends in urban planning to build social, economic, a......more
The aim of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest approaches employed in marine geology. From investigation......more
The diversity of architectural styles and the typological richness of the buildings on Avenida Floriano Peixoto, which h......more
The main objectives of this work are to describe the heat island phenomenon in the urban area of Caxias Maranhão, measur......more
In October 2021, the Editorial Office invited Prof. Xiaolei Liu, from the Ocean University of China, Prof. Thorsten Stoe......more
Land use change has had a fundamental impact on the livelihoods of people throughout the world. This Special Issue will ......more
Efficient separation techniques play an important role in the process of resource recovery, and these techniques include......more
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In our modern world, it is easy to overlook the natural world all around us. Only major life events, such as birth, inju......more
Landscape architecture, traditionally seen as a blend of art and science, is evolving rapidly due to data and technologi......more
What lurks in a house of slime hidden in the middle of a forest? Why are AI scientists talking about the formula p(doom)......more
Today in world of rapid urbanization, the motorized traffic is seen to be ruling the roads in the majority of the cities......more
In a post-COVID-19 pandemic era of cost-of-living crises and global displacements of people due to conflicts and climate......more
Various metals (including precious, critical and strategic metals) are needed for technologies, the sustainable developm......more
Inland water primarily includes rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands. It also includes ponds, streams, groundwater, r......more
When I taking pictures of beautiful sceneries, I gradually know that remote sensing is a complex system. The radiation s......more
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This reprint, entitled "Second Edition of Integrated Human Exposure to Air Pollution", presents new insights into key as......more
This is the third installment of Gary Griggs’ very popular bi-weekly"Our Ocean Backyard" column that appears in the Sant......more
What is a brainworm? The word evokes possibilities; is it perhaps like an earthworm, tilling the soil and making it more......more
What is a brainworm? The word evokes possibilities; is it perhaps like an earthworm, tilling the soil and making it more......more
"Disciplining the Imagination" examines the relationship between Newtonianism and prose narrative in eighteenth century ......more
In "Clear Currents," Gil Blutrich takes readers on an urgent journey through the lifeblood of our civilization: water. A......more
This Special Issue presents some works considered innovative in the field of sustainability in geotechnics and whose pra......more
Groundwater exploration has been growing significantly due to the current water shortage in Ceará, caused by the fifth c......more
The following topical collection, entitled "Air Pollution Control and Sustainable Development: Innovative Methods and Po......more
This paper aims to review the bibliography that analyzes the space currently occupied by the Avenida de Ordoño II in the......more
Measurements of surrounding noise are essential to understand the harmful effects of anthropogenic origin in urban envir......more
People live by their stories--how can we use them to accelerate action on climate change? Climate scientist and policy e......more
Award-winning environmentalist, author, and journalist Bill McKibben selects twenty science and nature essays that repre......more
This is a reprint of the Special Issue "Geochemistry of Travertine and Calcareous Tufa" that was published in Minerals. ......more
New projections of escalating population growth come as the world faces major global challenges such as climate change, ......more
The results of the research allowed to justify a set of hygienic measures aimed at the necessity of priority introductio......more
This book provides essential insights into recent developments in fundamental geotechnical engineering research. Special......more