920 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2018-04-23 An overview of the current state of nanotechnology-based devices with applications in environmental science, focusing on nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites. The handbook pays special attention to those nanotechnology-based approaches that promise easier, faster and cheaper processes in environmental monitoring and remediat...[Read More]
2020 Updated for the revised APES course framework, the Teacher's Edition provides: an overview of chapter goals from the perspective of the AP® course outline, a Pacing Guide, teaching tips for each section including Discussion Prompts and Tapping Prior Knowledge, Illustrate a Concept, Quick Demonstrations, and Interpreting Graphs and Data provide visuals to help students understand s...[Read More]
272 pages , CRC Press , 2011-12-15 Environmental science integrates physical and biological sciences to the study of the environment, with the goal of solving today’s environmental challenges. Many of these challenges tie into a greater concept of using the earth’s resources sustainably. This collection brings together some very important advances in environmental sc...[Read More]
704 pages , Pearson , 2013-11-01 For introductory courses in geology for engineers or engineering geology, offered in departments of geology, earth science, and civil engineering. This text provides an introduction to geology for students of engineering and environmental science - with a focus on applications that they are likely to use in their professional careers. It ...[Read More]
340 pages , Macmillan International Higher Education , 1998-11-11 This well established book examines the science and technology of those provisions and services that are required in the built environment. The main considerations are the effects of heat, light and sound within buildings. In addition other essential requirements such as supplies of electricity and water a...[Read More]
623 pages , The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) , 2005-01-01 Environmental sciences is a vast and multidisciplinary science that involves the study of natural resources of land, water, and air. Introduction to Environmental Sciences comprehensively covers numerous aspects of this vast subject. While some chapters focus the causes of environmental problems, others d...[Read More]
478 pages , Academic Press , 2012 Soil and Environmental Chemistry emphasizes the problem-solving skills students will need when they enter their chosen field. Combining valuable soil chemistry concepts into the “big picture” by discussing how other soil and environmental factors affect the soil chemical concepts being discussed makes the text relevant to today's soi...[Read More]
176 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2018-05-29 The first comprehensive synthesis of genomic techniques in earth sciences The past 15 years have witnessed an explosion of DNA sequencing technologies that provide unprecedented insights into biology. Although this technological revolution has been driven by the biomedical sciences, it also offers extraordinary opportunities in ...[Read More]
212 pages , Routledge , 2018-02-23 It is increasingly apparent that human activities are not suitable for sustaining a healthy global environment. From energy development to resource extraction to use of land and water, humans are having a devastating effect on the earth’s ability to sustain human societies and quality lives. Many approaches to changing the negative en...[Read More]
560 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2014-05-02 A single-source reference with a broad and holistic overview of nonclinical studies, this book offers critical training material and describes regulations of nonclinical testing through guidelines, models, case studies, practical examples, and worldwide perspectives. The book: Provides a complete overview of nonclinical study or...[Read More]
624 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2013-02-20 Thought leaders and experts offer the most current information and insights into energy finance Energy Finance and Economics offers the most up-to-date information and compelling insights into the finance and economics of energy. With contributions from today's thought leaders who are experts in various areas of energy finance a...[Read More]
