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Science, Philosophy and Physical Geographyby Robert Inkpen
Routledge 2004; US$ 57.95This accessible and engaging text explores the relationship between philosophy, science and physical geography. It addresses an imbalance that exists in opinion, teaching and to a lesser extent research, between a philosophically enriched human geography and a philosophically ignorant physical geography.Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography challenges the myth that there is a single self-evident scientific method that can and is applied by physical geographers. The book explores the various philosophies that have been developed to study and explain the key questions that are asked by physical geographers in their research. The purpose here is raise awareness of problems and issues that appear a natural and normal part of working processes.... more...
Hydrodynamics of Lakesby W.H. Graf; C.H. Mortimer
Elsevier 1979; US$ 166.00Hydrodynamics of Lakes more...
Hypersaline brines and evaporitic environmentsby A. Nissenbaum
Elsevier 1980; US$ 155.00Hypersaline brines and evaporitic environments more...
The Physical Geography of Western Europeby Eduard A. Koster
Oxford University Press, UK 2005; US$ 305.00The Physical Geography of Western Europe is designed to be a state-of -the-art evaluation of the physical environment of Western Europe, being both retrospective and prospective in its perception of environmental change. The unique natural and regional environments of Western Europe are discussed, as well as the physical geographic framework of the region. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact and responses of human society on the physical environment of the region which is. characterized by a very high population density. As an enhanced reference work it will be of enduring value. - ;A distinguished team of Western European scholars has written an advanced, full-length physical geography designed to be a state-of -the-art evaluation... more...
Lake Sedimentsby A. Matter
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 75.00Proceedings of a symposium held at the H. C. Orsted Institute, University of Copenhagen, 12-13 August 1977. Sponsored by the International Association of Sedimentologists and the Societas Internationalis Limnologiae. more...
Pondsby Yvonne Franklin
Teacher Created Materials Publishing 2009; US$ 8.99Connects content-area literacy and science with a featured lab activity. more...
The Physical Geography of the Mediterraneanby Jamie Woodward
Oxford University Press, UK 2009; US$ 299.00This volume explores the climates, landscapes, ecosystems and hazards that comprise the Mediterranean world. It traces the development of the Mediterranean landscape over very long timescales and examines modern processes and key environmental issues in a wide range of settings. The Mediterranean is the only region on Earth where three continents meet and this interaction has produced a very distinctive Physical Geography. This book examines the landscapes and processes at themargins of these continents and the distinctive marine environment between them. Catastrophic earthquakes, explosive volcanic eruptions and devastating storms and floods are intimately bound up within the history and mythology of the Mediterranean world. This is a key... more...
Mine Pit Lakesby Devin N. Castendyk; L. Edmond Eary
SME 2009; US$ 109.00Water quality of pit lakes is one of the most critical environmental issues facing the global mining industry. As ore grades decrease and operators strive to improve efficiency, the number of active pit mines will continue to outpace their underground counterparts in the years ahead. more...
Hydrological and Limnological Aspects of Lake Monitoringby Pertti Heinonen; Giuliano Ziglio; André Van der Beken;
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 385.00Provides an extensive overview of all the most important aspects of lake monitoring studies describing methods of water sampling, analytical determination and data interpretation. Now that all EC countries must receive the EC Directive on Water Quality, there is a greater need to improve the quality of measurements, both in chemical and biological fields and this book describes the best practices in measuring water, quality, standard procedures and quality assurance in relation to current legislation and guidelines. The book provides coverage of: ? Abiotic processes and harmful substances in lakes ? Biocoenosis in evaluating the ecological status of lakes ? New lake monitoring techniques ? Quality assessment ? Managing of results The... more...
Lakes and Wetlandsby Britannica Educational Publishing; John P. Rafferty
Britannica Educational Publishing 2011; US$ 51.70Lakes and wetlands are significant ecosystems that nourish, sustain, and house many of the planets plant and animal species. Though both of these regions are defined by waterboth fresh and salineeach lake and particular type of wetland also has characteristics all its own. This detailed volume considers the formation, composition, and maintenance of these intricate ecological units and the various life forms they support. Dramatic full-color photographs and in-depth profiles of Earths major lakes highlight the beauty and complexity of these regions. more...









