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  • Environmental Microbiologyby Terry Gentry; Raina M. Maier; Ian L. Pepper; Charles P. Gerba

    Elsevier Science 2008; US$ 79.95

    For microbiology and environmental microbiology courses, this leading textbook builds on the academic success of the previous edition by including a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has grown in scope and interest in recent years. From environmental science and microbial ecology to topics in molecular genetics, this edition relates environmental microbiology to the work of a variety of life science, ecology, and environmental science investigators. The authors and editors have taken the care to highlight links between environmental microbiology and topics important to our changing world such as bioterrorism and national security with sections on practical issues such as bioremediation,... more...

  • Soil and Environmental Analysisby Keith A. Smith; Malcolm S. Cresser

    Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 239.95

    Evaluating traditional and recent analytical methods according to speed, sensitivity and cost-efficiency, this reference supports specialists in the selection of effective analytical techniques and equipment for the study of soils, soil contaminants and environmental samples. more...

  • Soil and Environmental Analysisby Keith A. Smith; Chris E. Mullins

    Marcel Dekker Inc 2000; US$ 239.95

    A review of a wide range of methods for soil physical analysis. It considers application, accuracy, measurement time and cost of equipment, and provides examples of applications. more...

  • Analyzing Environmental Databy Walter W. Piegorsch; A. John Bailer

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2005; US$ 90.00

    Environmental statistics is a rapidly growing field, supported by advances in digital computing power, automated data collection systems, and interactive, linkable Internet software. Concerns over public and ecological health and the continuing need to support environmental policy-making and regulation have driven a concurrent explosion in environmental data analysis. This textbook is designed to address the need for trained professionals in this area. The book is based on a course which the authors have taught for many years, and prepares students for careers in environmental analysis centered on statistics and allied quantitative methods of data evaluation. The text extends beyond the introductory level, allowing students and environmental... more...

  • Field Samplingby Alfred R. Conklin

    Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 99.95

    This reference describes in detail all the essential elements for the development and execution of a successful sampling plan at both contaminated and uncontaminated sites, leading the reader through presampling, planning, specific sampling situations and correct sample labelling, shipping, storage and examination. more...

  • Sampling for Natural Resource Monitoringby Jaap De Gruijter

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 239.00

    Presents the statistical knowledge and methodology of sampling and data analysis useful for spatial inventory and monitoring of natural resources. This work places emphasis on how statistical methodology can be employed and embedded in real-life spatial inventory and monitoring projects. more...

  • Arsenic Pollutionby Peter Ravenscroft; Hugh Brammer; Keith Richards

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 69.95

    Arsenic Pollution summarizes the most current research on the distribution and causes of arsenic pollution, its impact on health and agriculture, and solutions by way of water supply, treatment, and water resource management. Provides the first global and interdisciplinary account of arsenic pollution occurrences Integrates geochemistry, hydrology, agriculture, and water supply and treatment for the first time Options are highlighted for developing alternative water sources and methods for arsenic testing and removal Appeals to specialists in one discipline seeking an overview of the work being done in other disciplines more...

  • Atmospheric and Biological Environmental Monitoringby Young J. Kim; Ulrich Platt; Man Bock Gu; Hitoshi Iwahashi

    Springer 2009; US$ 209.00

    The harmful impacts of pollution on atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic environments can cause extreme temperature changes, clean water shortage, and increase toxicity. This book studies environmental pollution impacts, from the mechanism of toxic nanoparticles on the molecular level to the detection of trace gas on the satellite perspective. more...

  • Soil Heavy Metalsby Irena Sherameti

    Springer 2010; US$ 229.00

    Human activities have dramatically changed the composition and organisation of soils. Industrial and urban wastes, agricultural application and also mining activities resulted in an increased concentration of heavy metals in soils. How plants and soil microorganisms cope with this situation and the sophisticated techniques developed for survival in contaminated soils is discussed in this volume.The topics presented include: the general role of heavy metals in biological soil systems; the relation of inorganic and organic pollutions; heavy metal, salt tolerance and combined effects with salinity; effects on abuscular mycorrhizal and on saprophytic soil fungi; heavy metal resistance by streptomycetes; trace element determination of environmental... more...

  • Semi-Field Methods for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Pesticides in Soilby Andreas Schaeffer

    CRC Press 2010; US$ 119.95

    Based on discussions at the 2007 SETAC Europe PERAS Workshop in Coimbra, this book presents a summary of higher tier terrestrial risk assessment of plant protection products (PPPs). It examines various types of semi-field methods for soil assessment, including the use of terrestrial model ecosystems for pesticide risk assessment. more...