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Desertification in the Mediterranean Region. A Security Issue
Springer 2006; US$ 119.99Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. This book provides a multi-lateral forum for cooperation, information exchange, and dialogue among the environmental, development, foreign and security policy communities within the Mediterranean Region. more...
Geomorphology of Upland Peat
Wiley 2008; US$ 39.95The Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. Presents the most detailed and current work to date Written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible Fully illustrated with original drawings and photographs... more...
Glaciotectonism
Elsevier Science 2007; US$ 210.00Glaciotectonism is an important component of modern glacial theory, gaining widespread recognition within the past 25 years. This book is outcome of compiling maps of glaciotectonic structures and landforms for North America and central Europe, which is the basis for better understanding the role of glaciotectonism as a key component of glacial theory.... more...
Wetland and Water Resource Modeling and Assessment
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 119.95Focusing on watershed management, this book provides discussions of scientific and technical advances in the field of watershed management, addresses water hydrology and water budget issues, and offers geospatial methods for wetland mapping. It presents modeling and assessment methods of wetlands and water resources. more...
The Future of Arid Lands - Revisited
Springer 2007; US$ 209.00Comprises papers delivered at the "International Arid Lands Meetings" held in New Mexico in 1955. This volume looks at the state of science in 1956 and attendant contemporary views of arid lands development. It is intended for land managers and to those involved in environmental issues. more...
Wadi Hydrology
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 145.95Presents methodologies required for sustainable management of wadis and their water resources. Through physical approaches, field cases, sample interpretations, and various applications to different models, this book provides an understanding of these systems that illustrates the efficiency of harnessing water from wadis. more...
Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in Arid Environments
Springer 2007; US$ 199.99Global warming has worsened the water resource crisis in many arid zones worldwide, from Africa to Asia, affecting millions of people and putting them at risk of hunger. Effective management of arid zone resources, including understanding the risks of toxic trace and heavy elements to humans, coupled with the need to produce more food to feed the worlda... more...
Desert sedimentary environments
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 155.00Desert sedimentary environments more...
Deserts and Desert Environments
Wiley 2009; US$ 85.00Taking a global perspective, this book provides a concise overview of drylands, including their physical, biological, temporal, and human components. Examines the physical systems occurring in desert environments, including climate, hydrology, past and present lakes, weathering, hillslopes, geomorphic surfaces, water as a geomorphic agent, and... more...
The Future of Drylands
Springer 2008; US$ 309.00Drylands have been cradles to some of the worlda (TM)s greatest civilizations, and contemporary dryland communities feature rich and unique cultures. Dryland ecosystems support a surprising amount of biodiversity. Desertification, however, is a significant land degradation problem in the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions of the world. Deterioration... more...









