[PDF] Encyclopedia Of World Travel Volii eBook

Author : Universal Publishers Staff
Publisher : UBD-Gregory's
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,80 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Geography
ISBN : 9780731924868

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Structured by continent to aid orientations, this book offers a stimulating look at the geography, population, culture, economy, history and political system of every country on the planet. Special features highlight important global issues, explore vibrant world cities and provide an insight into the lifestyles and habits of native peoples and tribes around the globe. Double page spreads capture the essence of local industries, religion, culture customs and much more. A combination of breathtaking photographs and stimulating text, covering every corner of the earth, bring this fascinating highly visual guide to life. The World Travel Encyclopedia serves well as both a practical reference and an inspiring background read. It's Amazing where Gregory's can take you!

Author : Yeqiao Wang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 13,67 MB
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1000031683

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With unprecedented attention on global change, the current debate revolves around the availability and sustainability of natural resources and how to achieve equilibrium between what society demands from natural environments and what the natural resource base can provide. A full understanding of the range of issues, from the consequences of the changing resource bases to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life, is crucial to the process of developing solutions to this complex challenge. Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, The Encyclopedia of Natural Resources provides an authoritative reference on a broad spectrum of topics such as the forcing factors and habitats of life; their histories, current status, and future trends; and their societal connections, economic values, and management. The content presents state-of-the-art science and technology development and perspectives of resource management. Written and designed with a broad audience in mind, the entries clearly elucidate the issues for readers at all levels. In Volume II, Water includes 59 entries and Air includes 31 entries. The Water entries cover topical areas such as fresh water, groundwater, water quality and watersheds, ice and snow, coastal environments, and marine resources and economics. The Air entries cover air pollutants, atmospheric oscillation, circulation patterns and atmospheric water storage, as well as agroclimatology, climate change, and extreme events. Additional topics in meteorology include acid rain, drought, ozone depletion, water storage, and more. Natural resources represent such a broad scope of complex and challenging topics that a reference book must cover a vast number of subjects in order to be titled an encyclopedia. The Encyclopedia of Natural Resources does just that. The topics covered help readers face current and future issues in the maintenance of clean air and water as well as the preservation of land resources and native biodiversity. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]