First published in 1949 and praised in The New York Times Book Review as "a trenchant book, full of vigor and bite," A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with ... Read more
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The abiotic characteristics of the environment--including temperature, oxygen availability, salinity, and hydrostatic pressure--present challenges to all biochemical structures and processes. This vol ... Read more
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Mark V. Lomolino; Brett R. Riddle; Robert J. Whittaker
Pages
759 Pages
Format
Hardcover
Size
155 x 235 mm
Pub date
Oct 2016
Biogeography, first published in 1983, is one of the most comprehensive text and general reference books in the natural sciences. The fifth edition builds on the strengths of previous editions to prov ... Read more
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Explains how our ability to place life in an explicit geographic context is key to understanding the natural world
Shows how the tools of biogeography are essential for us to develop effective st ... Read more
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A succinct, readable analysis of the economics, politics, and science of invasive species
Written by a leading invasion biologist
Includes case studies on current biological invaders, each year ... Read more
An accessible, modern, and up-to-date overview of marine biology and the associated environmental issues
There is no other short introduction to the subject
Explores the marine processes in bot ... Read more
Mark D. Bertness; John F. Bruno; Brian R. Silliman; John J. Stachowicz
Pages
560 Pages
Format
Hardcover
Size
227 x 286 mm
Pub date
Oct 2013
Focusing on advancements over the last decade, this book gives advanced undergraduate and graduate students a current overview of what is known about the structure and organisation of the assemblages ... Read more
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A multitude of direct and indirect human influences have significantly altered the environmental conditions, composition, and diversity of marine communities. However, understanding and predicting the ... Read more
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A multitude of direct and indirect human influences have significantly altered the environmental conditions, composition, and diversity of marine communities. However, understanding and predicting the ... Read more
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Charles R.C. Sheppard; Simon K. Davy; Graham M. Pilling
Pages
352 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
157 x 233 mm
Pub date
Jun 2009
Series
Biology of Habitats Series
Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity hav ... Read more
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