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Contents Agroecology ........................................................3 Animal and Wildlife ..............................................7 Applied ..............................................................12 Aquatic ..............................................................15 Paleoecology and Evolution................................21 Page 4

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Agroecology Microbial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems

New!

Combating Climate Change

Edited by

An Agricultural Perspective

Tanya E. Cheeke

Edited by

Portland State University, Oregon, USA

Manjit S. Kang

David C. Coleman University of Georgia, Athens, USA

Diana H. Wall Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, USA

Derived from a 2009 ESA symposium, this book brings together soil ecologists, microbial ecologists, and agroecologists working globally to demonstrate how research in soil ecology can contribute to the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. This book provides an up-to-date synthesis of ecological theory and practice in agroecosystem theory and function. It integrates comparative and interdisciplinary research on soil ecology and microbial ecology theory into agricultural practice to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Many studies are referenced in order to help the reader understand concepts.

Selected Contents: Soil Ecology and Agroecosystem Studies: A Dynamic and Diverse World. Manipulation of Beneficial Microorganisms in Crop Rhizospheres. The Influence of Heterogeneity on Soil Microbial Processes in Agroecosystems: Theory, Evidence, and Opportunities. Soil Food Webs in Agricultural Ecosystems. Community Composition of Soil Organisms under Different Wheat Farming Systems. The Biological Basis for Nitrogen Management in Agroecosystems. The Contribution of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to the Success or Failure of Agricultural Practices. Effects of the Cultivation of Genetically Modified Bt Crops on Nontarget Soil Organisms. Maize Legume Relay Intercrops in Malawi: Meeting Short- and Long-Term Sustainability Goals. Making Soil Biodiversity Matter for Agriculture: Ecosystem Services and Challenges. Catalog no. K12440, July 2012, 308 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5296-5, $99.95 / ÂŁ63.99 Also available as an eBook

Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA

Surinder S. Banga Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

This book outlines a framework for preparing agriculture for climate change, addressing the broad issues of how climate change threatens food security, the economic impacts, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and biodiversity.

Selected Contents: Declining Agricultural Productivity and Global Food Security. Global Agriculture and Climate Change: A Perspective. Dynamics and Economic Aspects of Climate Change. Intensive Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Pool. Greenhouse Gas Emission from Agricultural Soils: Sources and Mitigation Potential. Agroecological Intelligence Needed to Prepare Agriculture for Climate Change. Agronomic Practices and Input-Use Efficiency. Developing ClimateResilient Crops: A Conceptual Framework. Genomic Perspective on the Dual Threats of Imperiled Native Agroecosystems and Climate Change to World Food Security. Climate Change and the Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources. Climate Change Impact on Plant Pathogens and Plant Disease. Climate Change Effects on Insects: Implications for Crop Protection. Merging Physiological and Genetic Approaches to Improve Abiotic Stress Resistance. Abiotic Stresses and Agricultural Sustainability. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Nontilled, Permanent Raised, and Conventional Tilled Beds in the Central Highlands of Mexico. Birth of Trinitario Cacao: History Intertwined with Myths and Edaphic and Climatic Factors. The WorldClim and DIVA Software for Modeling Current and Future Climates at a 5km Resolution: Case Studies from Timor Leste and India. Catalog no. K16292, March 2013, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-6670-5, $99.95 / ÂŁ63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Agroecology Land Use Intensification Effects on Agriculture, Biodiversity and Ecological Processes Edited by

New!

Principles of Sustainable Soil Management in Agroecosystems Edited by

Rattan Lal

David Lindenmayer

The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

The Australian National University, Canberra

B.A. Stewart

Saul Cunningham CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Black Mountain, Australia

Andrew Young CSIRO Plant Industry, Black Mountain, Australia

This book examines land use intensification and biodiversity conservation and its impacts. It also discusses whether suites of species, and/or functional groups of taxa will either benefit or suffer from land use intensification and whether it is possible to make robust predictions of biotic responses across landscapes, regions, and continents.

Selected Contents: Combining Biodiversity Conservation with Agricultural Intensification. Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes: Perspectives From a Research-Policy Interface. Intensive Farming and its Role in Wildlife Conservation: Routes to Squaring the Circle? Specific Case Studies. Land-Use Changes Imperil Southeast Asian Biodiversity. How Agricultural Intensification Threatens Temperate Grassy Woodlands. Mitigating Land Use Intensification in the Endemic-Rich Hotspots of Southern Africa and Western Indian Ocean. Land Use Intensification, Small Landholder, and Biodiversity Conservation: Perspectives from the Eastern Himalayas. Riches to Rags: The Ecological Consequences of Land-Use Intensification in New Zealand. Land Use Intensification and the Status of Focal Species in Managed Forest Landscapes of New Brunswick, Canada. Land Use Intensification Impacts on Biodiversity in the Mallee/Wheat Landscape of Central·NSW. Ecological Responses of Australian Grassy Woodland and Shrubland Ecosystems to Agricultural Intensification: Lessons From Long-Term, Multispecies, Multi-Biome Studies. Land Use Intensification in Natural Forest Settings. Intensification of Coffee Production and its Biodiversity Consequences. General Discussion. Perspectives on Land Use Intensification and Biodiversity Conservation.

West Texas A&M University, Canyon, USA

With chapters contributed by world-class soil scientists, ecologists, and social scientists, this book describes the laws of sustainable soil management to enhance ecosystem services while restoring degraded soils and promoting sustainable use.

Selected Contents: Principles of Soil Management. Marginality Principle. Principles of Soil Management in Neotropical Savannas: The Brazilian Cerrado. Facts and Myths of Feeding the World with Organic Farming Methods. Building upon Traditional Knowledge to Enhance Resilience of Soils in Sub-Saharan Africa. Soil Fertility as a Contingent Rather than Inherent Characteristic: Considering the Contributions of Crop-Symbiotic Soil Microbiota. Human Dimensions That Drive Soil Degradation. Managing Soil Organic Carbon Concentration by Cropping Systems and Fertilizers in the North China Plain. Global Extent of Land Degradation and Its Human Dimension. Cost–Benefit Analysis of Soil Degradation and Restoration. Spiritual Aspects of Sustainable Soil Management. Theological and Religious Approaches to Soil Stewardship. Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Management of Soils. Sustainable Soil Management Is More Than What and How Crops are Grown. Mining of Nutrients in African Soils Due to Agricultural Intensification. Carbon Sink Capacity and Agronomic Productivity of Soils of Semiarid Regions of India. Soil Renewal and Sustainability. Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential and the Co-Benefits in China’s Cropland. Soil Management for Sustaining Ecosystem Services. Catalog no. K14957, June 2013, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1346-4, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K15093, July 2012, 168 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-1714-1, $59.95 / £38.99

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Agroecology

Science and Technology of Organic Farming Allen V. Barker University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA

Discussing the science, technology, and philosophy of organic agriculture, this book addresses relevant issues and concepts along with practical applications. Chapters cover soil fertility and plant nutrition; individual plant requirements; liming; farm manures, green manures, and composts; mulching and tillage; and weed, insect, and disease control, as well as companion planting and storage. Accessible to undergraduate students in organic farming, gardening, and sustainable agriculture, the text includes a glossary with common technical and scientific terms used in conventional and organic agriculture. Catalog no. K10828, May 2010, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1612-7, $72.95 / £45.99 Also available as an eBook

Sustainable Agriculture and New Biotechnologies Edited by

Noureddine Benkeblia University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

Focusing on the use of new biotechnologies to create more sustainable agriculture within the framework of global environmental changes, this book is the first reference to highlight related developments in molecular biology and genetic engineering. It discusses new emerging technologies such as metabolomics, metagenomics, nutrigenomics, and more recently ionomics and their translation to agricultural research and productive technologies. An international team of experts from 16 countries presents concrete examples of the use of omics technologies in food production systems and their application to soil-plant-environment interactions. Catalog no. K11191, July 2011, 555 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2504-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Sustainable Agroecosystem Management Integrating Ecology, Economics, and Society Edited by

Patrick J. Bohlen University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

Gar House Vista, California, USA

This book examines the challenges involved in developing integrated approaches to the management of agricultural ecosystems. Providing historical background of attempts to bridge the ecological and agricultural sciences, this book highlights recent efforts to integrate natural and social science perspectives. Through various case studies with global applications, the text explores practical innovative strategies, policies, and research needs for emphasizing whole system productivity, diversification of agricultural operations, and management of agricultural systems that sustain multiple functions including ecological integrity. Catalog no. 52144, March 2009, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5214-5, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook

The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture Principles, Processes, and Practices Edited by

Stephen R. Gliessman University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

Martha Rosemeyer Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington, USA

A comprehensive reference for agricultural practitioners, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the transition process for making farms more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The authors explore the ways to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels and pesticides and examine each step in the conversion process. The book describes the process of monitoring change toward sustainable agriculture while integrating social and economic analysis within scientific practices. It also includes various international case studies and presents many practical applications. Catalog no. 1917, December 2009, 380 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-1917-4, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Agroecology Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology

Agroecology The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Second Edition

Second Edition

Stephen R. Gliessman

University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

“… agronomists and biologists, as well as general scholars and people interested by sustainability as an attitude or life style will learn about how to put principles into (cropping and whole food chain) practice. …”

“This excellent book accompanies Stephen Gleissman's Agroecology textbook. Its purpose is to give students opportunities to gain direct experience with the concepts that make up agroecology, its application, and its principles of design and management…. This is a valuable manual, and vital for all concerned with learning and teaching in agricultural courses. It deserves to be widely used.”

—Patrick Van Damme, University of Gent, Belgium, in Economic Botany

Emphasizing values, beliefs, and ethics, this volume provides a theoretical and conceptual framework for discussing the environmental factors and logistical complexities involved in sustainable food systems. Completely revised and updated, the bestselling second edition contains additional data, readings, issues, and case studies. It also contains two additional chapters investigating the role of livestock in agroecosystems and the cultural and communal aspects of sustainable food systems.

Selected Contents: The Need for Sustainable Food Production Systems. The Agroecosystem Concept. The Plant. Light. Temperature. Humidity and Rainfall. Wind. Soil. Water in the Soil. Fire. Biotic Factors. Population Processes in Agriculture: Disperal, Establishment, and the Ecological Niche. Adaptation, Evolution, and Domestication. Species Interactions in Crop Communities. Diversity and Stability in Agroecosystems. Disturbance, Succession, and Agroecosystem Management.Energetics of Agroecosystems. The Role of Animals in Sustainable Food Systems. The Interface Between Natural Ecosystems and Agroecosystems. Making the Conversion to Sustainability. Indicators of Sustainability. Community, Culture, and Sustainability. Broadening the Agenda: From Sustainable Agriculture to Sustainable Food Systems. Catalog no. 2845, November 2006, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-2845-9, $81.95 / £44.99

—Jules Pretty OBE, Experimental Agriculture, Vol. 43 (4), 2007

Offering step-by-step guidance for structured investigation, Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology, Second Edition discusses environmental factors, population dynamics in soil systems, interspecific interactions in cropping communities, farm and field systems, and food system studies. This edition facilitates hands-on, experiential learning that involves close observation, creative interpretation, and constant validation of findings. It includes investigations that represent a broad geographical area, with more temperate and fewer tropical examples. Instructions on record-keeping, datasheets, and statistical analyses make this an ideal reference. • Encompasses an extensive range of topics including soil temperature and soil moisture, Rhizobium nodulation in legumes, and agroecosystem biodiversity • Includes well-structured investigations to eliminate errors • Encourages record-keeping, data sheets, statistical analyses, and report writing • Features new investigations that represent a broader geographical area

Selected Contents: Studies of Environmental Factors. Studies of Population Dynamics in Crop Systems. Studies of Interspecific Interactions in Cropping Communities. Studies of Farm and Field Systems. Food System Studies. Appendices. Catalog no. 2846, December 2006, 320 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-8493-2846-6, $46.95 / £22.99

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Animal Wildlife Forthcoming!

Wildlife Science

Ecology and Conservation of the Maned Wolf

Connecting Research with Management

Multidisciplinary Perspectives Edited by

Adriana G. ConsorteMcCrea Canterbury Christ Church University, England, UK

Eliana Ferraz Santos Bosque dos Jeuqitibás Zoo, São Paulo, Brazil

Edited by

Joseph P. Sands Stephen J. DeMaso Matthew J. Schnupp Leonard A. Brennan Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA

Winner of an Outstanding Book Award from The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Compared to the grey wolf, little is known about the maned wolf, the peculiarities of its relationship with local people and the environment, and the reasons for its decline. This book gathers the work of the leading researchers in the field about different aspects of maned wolf conservation (feeding ecology, distribution, people's attitudes, habitat studies, conservation projects for the species in and ex situ) and also provides innovative perspectives for the future of conservation strategies worldwide.

This book investigates the polarization between wildlife managers and wildlife researchers and provides strategies for bridging cultural and communication gaps between these groups. The authors present case studies of both successful and failed interactions, providing a platform for discussion of the underlying issues. They examine current issues in wildlife science and management to explore real-world implications resulting from the research and management disconnect.

• Brings together the major experts in maned wolf research worldwide to offer a pioneering multidisciplinary approach to the conservation of this species

Case Studies include:

• Builds a multidimensional picture of the issues surrounding maned wolf conservation within the contexts of the conservation of large carnivores and the global threat to grassland habitats from human encroachment

• Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and the Disconnect between Research and Management on Public Lands in the American West

• Presents the reader with both the scientific knowledge about the species and also the human element in the story • Offers insights into varied aspects involving the planning, implementation, and evaluation of research and programmes for the conservation of an endangered species that are transportable to other species in decline • Provides management plans and conservation strategies for the Brazilian Cerrado biome, a world biodiversity hotspot

Selected Contents: The Species and Ecology. Case studies and Conservation Programmes. Perspectives for the Future. List of Contributors. References. Catalog no. K14911, November 2013, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1259-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

• The Disconnect between Quail Research and Quail Management

• Ecological Goals, not Standardized Methods, are needed to Create and Maintain Habitat for Grassland Birds • A Historic Perspective of the Connectivity between Waterfowl Research and Management • Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the Eastern United States • Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Wildlife: Challenges and Opportunities for Integrated Science, Management, and Policy • The Role of Joint Ventures in Bridging the Gap between Research and Management • Developing Management Strategies from Research: the Pushmataha Forest

Selected Contents: Research and Management Entities. Species Case Studies. Management and Policy Case Studies. Conclusions and Future Directions. Catalog no. K12121, May 2012, 333 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4773-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Animal Wildlife Urban Wildlife Management

New!

Insects and Sustainability of Ecosystem Services Timothy D. Schowalter

Second Edition Clark E. Adams Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

Kieran J. Lindsey Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA

Challenging traditional perceptions of the value of insects, this book explores the ways insects affect the ecosystem services we depend upon. It also fosters an appreciation for the amazing diversity, adaptive ability, and natural roles of insects. It explores an approach to suppressing insect populations; considers information on the multiple, often compensatory, effects of insects on particular resources or ecosystem services; and on the consequences of control tactics on those resources or services. It emphasize critical effects of insects on the sustainability of ecosystem processes and services and recommend changes in our management practices and policies to promote sustainability.

Fully expanded and revised, this second edition of an award-winning text features new chapters on zoonotic diseases and economic issues. It includes an expanded section on urban soils as well as a deepened assessment of urban aquatic systems. As with the original, this edition is grounded in the fundamental principles of ecology as they relate to human-dominated landscapes, incorporating political, economic, and social issues relevant to the development of proactive management planning.

• Presents a complete theory written for a general audience interested in insects and the sustainability of ecosystem services

• Added contributions from an extended list of leading wildlife specialists

• Addresses the complexity of insect effects on our lives, our resources and ecosystem services on which we depend • Provides recommendations for more rational approaches to "managing" insect populations • Challenges many traditional perceptions of the value of insects in our lives

Selected Contents: Introduction. History of Human Interactions with Insects. Insect Ecology/What Attributes Make Insects Successful. Changes in Insect Abundance and Distribution. Insect Effects on Humans, Resources and Ecosystem Services. Effects of Anthropogenic Activity and "Management" on Insect Roles. Value of Insect Services. Conservation and Sustainability. Conclusions and Recommendations. Bibliography. Catalog no. K15294, May 2013, 362 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5390-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

See what's new in the Second Edition: • New information garnered from secondary data sets

• Original research conducted by the authors and their students • New chapters on urban soils, urban waters, and zoonotic diseases • More perspective essays and case studies • Single species profiles in each chapter that focus on management issues • Numerous tables examining trends by species and by region Through discussions of past and present approaches in the United States, the book explores the changing landscape of wildlife management and future approaches. Urban habitats and hazards are defined in terms of green and gray spaces. Sociopolitical issues are discussed in terms of wildlife management, stakeholder responsibilities, and legal considerations.

Selected Contents: Urban Landscapes. Urban Ecosystems. Urban Habitats and Hazards. Sociopolitical Issues. Management Considerations. Catalog no. K10251, November 2009, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0460-5, $102.95 / £65.99 Also available as an eBook

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Animal Wildlife Animal Behavior Desk Reference A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition Edward M. Barrows Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA

"… brings together valuable information … features more than 800 new terms and definitions, nearly 50 additional figures and a wealth of updated entries. … Recommended." —B. C. Thomsett-Scott, University of North Texas in CHOICE, April 2012 Vol. 49 No. 08

"… a valuable resource for teachers at colleges or universities, students, and anyone interested in animal science. It is recommended that libraries get it." —MAMMALIA, Vol. 76 No. 4, 2012

Completely revised and updated, this third edition of a bestseller provides definitions for essential terms in animal behavior, evolution, ecology, genetics, biogeography, systematics, psychology, and statistics. Formatted like a standard dictionary, this reference presents the information in an accessible style. It discusses how definitions impact the way people communicate and serves as an access point to the primary literature through extensive referencing. This book is a valuable resource for teachers, students, writers, or anyone active in biology.

Ecological Consequences of Climate Change Mechanisms, Conservation, and Management Edited by

Erik A. Beever USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Bozeman, Montana, USA

Jerrold L. Belant Mississippi State University, USA

The book discusses the quantification of the magnitude and variability in short-term responses, and delineates patterns of relative vulnerability among species and community types. It offers suggestions for designing investigations and management actions, including the long-term monitoring of ecological consequences of rapid climate change. It also identifies many of the biggest gaps in current knowledge, proposing avenues for further research. Bringing together many of the world’s leading experts on ecological effects of climate change, this unique and timely volume constitutes a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and students. • Provides mechanistic understanding for climate-change effects on biotas • Synthesizes climate-change information from diverse taxa, ecological processes, and ecosystem contexts

• Discusses how definitions impact the way people communicate

• Offers contributions from internationally respected experts on ecological effects of, and responses to, climate change

• Serves as an access point to the primary literature through extensive referencing

• Presents the general trends expected in wildlife and ecological responses to climate change

• Presents variations in meaning that have developed for many different terms over time

• Discusses long- and short-term strategies to reduce the effects of climate change in wildlife science and ecology

• Indicates controversies regarding the meanings of many terms with author-date citations

Selected Contents: Subjects are arranged alphabetically Catalog no. K11649, April 2011, 800 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3651-4, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

• Includes illustrations and an insert with eight color figures

Selected Contents: The Basis of Recent Climate Change: Climate-Science Foundations. Single- and Multiple-Species Relationships to Climate Change. Higher-Level Ecological Relationships to Climate Change. Monitoring Ecological Consequences of Climate Change. Conservation Efforts in the Face of Rapid Climate Change. Conclusions and Future Research Needs. Index. Catalog no. 87207, October 2011, 336 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8720-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Animal Wildlife Environmental Contaminants in Biota Interpreting Tissue Concentrations, Second Edition Edited by

W. Nelson Beyer USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland, USA

James P. Meador NOAA-NMFS, Seattle, Washington, USA

Discussing the interpretation of tissue concentrations of contaminants in wildlife, this updated edition of a bestseller draws on current scientific research and includes new chapters and greater emphasis on aquatic organisms. Each chapter provides a summary and review of a specific chemical along with direction on research methods and the interpretation of conflicting or insufficient data. Chapters include a comprehensive history of contaminant interpretation in wildlife and fish, the use of tissue residues in ecological risk assessment, and detailed coverage of all bioaccumulative contaminants and their physiologic effects.

Wildlife Toxicology Emerging Contaminant and Biodiversity Issues Edited by

Ronald J. Kendall, Thomas E. Lacher, George C. Cobb, and Stephen Boyd Cox Covering the effects of environmental contaminants and biodiversity issues on wildlife, this reference identifies and documents examples of chemical stressor exposure and response among ecosystem receptors worldwide.

Selected Contents: Environmental Toxicology of Munitions-Related Compounds. Agriculture. Influence of Pesticides and Environmental Contaminants. Impacts of Contaminants and Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Structure and Function. Impacts of Anthropogenic CO2 and Climate Change on the Biology of Terrestrial and Marine Systems. Statistical Models in Wildlife Toxicology. Global Perspectives on Wildlife Toxicology. Ecological Risk Assessment and Emerging Issues in Wildlife Toxicology.

Catalog no. 84054, February 2011, 768 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8405-4, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10931, May 2010, 340 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1794-0, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

Biology and Management of White-tailed Deer

Cumulative Effects in Wildlife Management

Edited by

Impact Mitigation

David G. Hewitt Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M UniversityKingsville, USA

Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award for 2011! “... No doubt this book will have a special place on bookshelves because it is the most comprehensive book published solely on whitetailed deer to date. ... useful to a wide range of audiences ... a very comprehensive compilation of current research that was long overdue ... a welcome addition to any library.” —Stephen L. Webb, Quantitative Ecologist, Hayden-Wing Associates, Laramie, Wyoming, USA, in The Journal of Wildlife Management

Winner of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society Outstanding Book Award for 2011! Catalog no. K10323, June 2011, 686 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0651-7, $119.95 / £76.99

Edited by

Paul R Krausman University of Montana, Missoula, USA

Lisa K. Harris Harris Environmental Group and the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

“… belongs in the working library of land planners and policy makers and can serve as a supplemental resource for advanced courses in wildlife management and land use policy. … Highly recommended.” —R. L. Smith, emeritus, West Virginia University, in CHOICE, 2012

"… brings to light the crucial connections between human expansion and habitat destruction for those managers and practitioners charged with protecting wildlife in the face of changing landscapes." —Southeastern Naturalist, Vol. 11 No.1, 2012

Catalog no. K10454, March 2011, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0916-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Animal Wildlife Monitoring Animal Populations and Their Habitats A Practitioner's Guide Brenda McComb, Benjamin Zuckerberg, David Vesely, and Christopher Jordan Focusing on monitoring animal populations and their habitats, this book discusses current approaches; planning, budgeting, and design concepts; and analyzing, interpreting, reporting, and storing data. Taking a multi-scaled and multi-taxa approach, it establishes the basis for why, what, how, where, and when monitoring should be conducted, focusing on several different species, communities, and landscapes. It also explores the future of monitoring techniques, enabling researchers to better plan for the future of wildlife populations and their habitats. Catalog no. 7055X, March 2010, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7055-2, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook

Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management Edited by

Antônio Ricardo Panizzi Senior Research Entomologist, Embrapa Wheat, Passo Fundo, Brazil

José R. P. Parra Universidade de Sao Paulo, Piracicaba, Brazil

The field of insect nutritional ecology has been defined by how insects deal with nutritional and non-nutritional compounds, and how these compounds influence their biology in evolutionary time. In contrast, Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management presents these entomological concepts within the framework of integrated pest management (IPM). It specifically addresses bioecology and insect nutrition in modern agriculture. Written for graduate students and professionals in entomology, this book covers neotropical information in three sections. Catalog no. K11678, March 2012, 750 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3708-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Forest Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management David R. Patton Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA (retired)

Combining concepts of forest and wildlife management, this book provides resources and research, practical field experience, and planning and inventory methods for sustaining forest wildlife populations. Beginning with background and definitions, it discusses land management activities, engineering, natural resource disciplines, and timber, wildlife, range, and watershed management techniques. It covers forest diversity, forest succession, healthy forest conditions, and forests as ecological systems. It also presents a wildlife data model of various forest species and forest cover types by region and state. Includes an accompanying CD-ROM. Catalog no. K11675, October 2010, 292 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3702-3, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook

Honey Bee Colony Health Challenges and Sustainable Solutions Edited by

Diana Sammataro Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Tuscon, Arizona, USA

Jay A. Yoder Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, USA

This book summarizes the current progress of bee researchers investigating the status of honey bees and possible reasons for their decline, providing a basis for establishing management methods that maintain colony health. Integrating discussion of Colony Collapse Disorder, the chapters provide information on the new microsporidian Nosema ceranae pathogens, the current status of the parasitic bee mites, updates on bee viruses, and the effects these problems are having on our important bee pollinators. The text also presents methods for diagnosing diseases and includes color illustrations and tables. Catalog no. K13717, November 2011, 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7940-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Applied New!

Natural and Engineered Solutions for Drinking Water Supplies

The Endangered Species Act

Lessons from the Northeastern United States and Directions for Global Watershed Management

J. Peyton Doub

Edited by

Emily Alcott, Mark S Ashton, and Bradford S Gentry Illuminating opportunities to develop a more integrated approach to municipal water system design, this volume explores critical factors in the decisionmaking processes for municipal water system delivery. The book evaluates how six cities in the northeastern United States have made environmental, economic, and social decisions and adopted programs to protect and manage upland forests to produce clean drinking water. Lessons learned from this insightful study provide effective recommendations for managers and policymakers that reflect the scientific realities of how forests and engineering can be best integrated into effective watershed management programs.

Selected Contents: Gray to Green: An Introduction to Four Case Studies on Drinking Water Supply in the Northeastern United States. An Assessment of Drinking Water Systems in Connecticut: Optimizing Natural and Engineered Systems for Protecting the Quality of Surface Drinking Waters. Source Water Protection in Massachusetts: Lessons from and Opportunities for Worcester and Boston. New York City Watershed Management: Past, Present, and Future. The Crooked River Watershed, Sebago Lake, and the Drinking Water Supply for the City of Portland, Maine. Comparing Drinking Water Systems in the New England/New York Region: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for the Future. Global Relevance of Lessons Learned in Watershed Management and Drinking Water Treatment from the Northeastern United States. Index.

History, Implementation, Successes, and Controversies United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, USA

This volume discusses the act using clear scientific prose that all professionals can readily comprehend. It explores the history and the basic scientific theory underlying the act. It provides an overview of its key provisions and examines the act in the context of other key environmental planning statutes. The book also details the regulatory processes faced by other government agencies and private developers who must routinely ensure that their actions are in compliance. • Presents the perspective of a working environmental professional with two decades of hands-on experience • Focuses on everyday challenges faced by environmental professionals when complying with the Endangered Species Act • Discusses the Act in the context of other key environmental planning regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act • Explains scientific concepts, free of agenda, in plain English for those without a background in biology or ecology

Selected Contents: Roots of Endangered Species Conservation. Some Basic Concepts. The Endangered Species Act: The Statute and the Regulations. Related Environmental Statutes and Regulations. Section 7: The Federal Consultation Process. Take Permits and Mitigation. The Endangered Species Act and the States. Future of the Endangered Species Act. Index. Catalog no. K14668, October 2012, 282 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0737-1, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K15181, March 2013, 303 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5164-0, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Applied

Introduction to Natural Resource Planning

Global Economic and Environmental Aspects of Biofuels Edited by

Charles Yoe

David Pimentel

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, USA

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

Demonstrating how to put effective planning theory into practice, this volume introduces an iterative planning process with five steps and two ongoing processes. Suitable for any type of planning setting, the book describes each step of the planning process in extensive practical detail. The book will empower both experienced and new planners to plan more effectively for solutions to preserve and manage our natural resources.

“… explores the limits of biofuels in filling current and future energy demands given population growth and improved living standards in developing countries. … Recommended.”

• Highlights various principles and standards that ensure better planning outcomes • Presents the practical details of going from problem and opportunity identification through the selection of the best plan • Emphasizes evidence gathering and risk analysis as an ongoing iterative strategy to reduce uncertainty • Provides a detailed treatment of each of five planning steps and two ongoing processes • Includes methods for evaluating and comparing possible solutions • Features extensive illustrations, boxed text/ sidebar enhancements, lists, examples, and anecdotes Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Envisioning the Future. A Team Sport. The Planning Process. Establish the Decision Context. Gather Evidence. Formulate Solutions. Evaluate Solutions. Compare Solutions. Make a Decision. Public Involvement. Tell Your Story. Uncertainty. Scenario Planning. Economics for Planners. Fast Planning. Practical Tips. Index. Catalog no. K14153, October 2012, 400 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-9261-9, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

—J. Tavakoli, Lafayette College, CHOICE, Vol. 50 No. 08, April 2013

This reference discusses biofuels within the context of problems associated with the world population, food production, and malnutrition. It analyzes the uses and interdependencies among land, water, and fossil energy resources in food versus biofuel production. The book is enhanced with case studies from the United States, Europe, Brazil, and tropical environments that demonstrate the economic and environmental impacts of biofuel production and use.

Selected Contents: Biofuels cause malnutrition in the world. Biofuel and the world population problem. Energy cropping in marginal land: Viable option or fairy tale? Can switchgrass deliver the ethanol needed to power U.S. transportation? Biofuels, climate change, and human population. Uncertain prospects for sustainable energy in the United Kingdom. Net energy balance and carbon footprint of biofuel from corn and sugarcane. Water, food, and biofuels. The potential of Onondaga County to feed its own population and that of Syracuse, New York: Past, present, and future. Energy production from corn, cellulosic, and algae biomass. Biofuels and world food and society issues. The potential of algae and jatropha as biofuel sources. Crop residues for biofuel and increased soil erosion hazards. Biofuels, foods, livestock, and the environment. Catalog no. K11560, April 2012, 453 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3463-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Applied The Everglades Handbook Understanding the Ecosystem, Third Edition Thomas E. Lodge Thomas E. Lodge Ecological Advisors, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, USA

“My voice has been heard through many decades in the efforts to preserve the historic flows of water to the Park…I hope this book will prove to be an important contribution to the understanding of the nature and beauty of the Everglades as well as to the many-faceted challenges of keeping the Everglades alive and well." Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890—1998), from the Introduction to the First Edition

Now with color photographs and illustrations throughout, this third edition of a bestseller continues to provide a wealth of information on the entire ecosystem of the Everglades. With an emphasis on natural history, the text is unified around themes of biogeography and ecosystem functions of the plant and animal communities. It presents current and historical geology, discussions of human impacts, ecosystem degradation, planned restoration, and socioeconomic aspects of the Everglades ecosystem. It includes more than 30 maps of historical and ecological importance.

Morphologies of Cultured Fungi and Key to Species, Third Edition Tsuneo Watanabe Institute for Biological Resources and Functions, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

This third edition describes and illustrates more than 515 fungal species, including 49 oomycetous, 42 zygomycetous, 52 ascomycetous, 42 basidiomycetous, and 319 anamorphic species. All fungi are described alphabetically in order of Oomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Anamorphic (Deuteromycetous) fungi. For each genus, the atlas includes type species, references, morphology, and materials. All fungi appear alongside morphologies and colonies of their fresh agar cultures or dried specimens, providing ready access to morphologically similar fungi for quick comparison. A bonus CD-ROM includes color versions of all images from the book. Describes and illustrates more than 515 fungal species, including: • 49 oomycetous species belonging to 7 genera • 42 zygomycetous species belonging to 12 genera

Selected Contents: Background. An Ecosystem Overview—What Is (or Are?) the Everglades? The Everglades in Space and Time. Environments of the Everglades Region. Freshwater Marshes. Tree Islands. Tropical Hardwood Hammocks. Pinelands. The Big Cypress Swamp. Mangrove Swamps. Coastal Lowland Vegetation ... and Hurricanes! Coastal Estuarine and Marine Waters. Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Headwaters. Peripheral Ecosystems of the Everglades. The Flora and Fauna of Southern Florida. Origins of the Flora and Fauna. Invertebrates. Freshwater Fishes. Marine and Estuarine Fishes. Amphibians. Reptiles. Mammals. Birds. Synthesis—Ecological Relationships and Processes in the Everglades Region. Environmental Impacts. Man and the Everglades. References. Index. Catalog no. K10139, April 2010, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0262-5, $62.95 / £40.99

Pictorial Atlas of Soil and Seed Fungi

• 52 ascomycetous species belonging to 28 genera • 42 basidiomycetous species belonging to 27 genera • 319 anamorphic (deuteromycetous or mitosporic) species belonging to 145 genera

Selected Contents: Soil and Seed Fungi Design and Usage. Fungal Diversity and Methodology. Diversities of Fungi. Materials and Methodology. Identification of Fungi. Key to the Genera of Fungi Glossary. Morphology of Soil and Seed Fungi. Oomycota. Zygomycota. Ascomycota. Basidiomycota. Anamorphic Fungi: Deuteromycetes, Fungi Imperfecti, Mitosporic Fungi. References. Afterword to the Third Edition. Catalog no. K10231, May 2010, 426 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0419-3, $167.95 / £107.00 Also available as an eBook

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Aquatic

Volume III

Innovative Methods of Marine Ecosystem Restoration

Edited by

Jeanette Wyneken, Kenneth J. Lohmann, and John A. Musick

Thomas J. Goreau

New!

The Biology of Sea Turtles

Since the first volume of The Biology of Sea Turtles was published in 1997, the field has grown and matured in ways few of the authors would have predicted—particularly in the areas of physiology, behavior, genetics, and health. Volume III presents timely coverage of emerging areas as well as the integration of approaches and information that did not exist even a decade ago. The book assembles the foremost experts in each topic to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on sea turtles available today.

Selected Contents: Physiology as Integrated Systems. Vision. Natal Homing and Imprinting in Sea Turtles. The Skeleton: An In Vivo View of Structure. Age and Age Estimation in Sea Turtles. Molecular Genetics of Sea Turtles. Oceanic Habits and Habitats: Dermochelys coriacea. Oceanic Habits and Habitats: Caretta caretta. Feeding Biology: Advances from Field-Based Observations, Physiological Studies, and Molecular Techniques. Predators, Prey, and the Ecological Roles of Sea Turtles. Exposure to and Effects of Persistent Organic Pollutants. Fisheries Bycatch of Marine Turtles: Lessons Learned from Decades of Research and Conservation. Climate Change and Marine Turtles. Free-Ranging Sea Turtle Health. Sea Turtle Epibiosis. Parasites of Marine Turtles. Index. Catalog no. K13384, March 2013, 475 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7307-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Global Coral Reef Alliance, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Robert Kent Trench Emeritus Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, and St. George de Beauce, Quebec, Canada

“The ideas presented in this book will buy us time. They highlight the possible. They empower us with simple, cost effective, and sustainable solutions for universal problems” —From the Foreword, James W. Porter, Ph.D., Josiah Meigs Professor of Ecology and Marine Sciences, University of Georgia

This book presents innovative new technologies for restoring the most productive ecosystems in the sea while maintaining high biodiversity.

Selected Contents: Innovative Methods of Marine Ecosystem Restoration: An Introduction. Restoring Reefs to Grow Back Beaches and Protect Coasts from Erosion and Global Sea Level Rise. Reef Restoration Using Seawater Electrolysis in Jamaica. Electrically Stimulated Corals in Indonesia Reef Restoration Projects Show Greatly Accelerated Growth Rates. Biorock Reef Restoration in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, Indonesia. Electrical Current Stimulates Coral Branching and Growth in Jakarta Bay. Electricity Protects Coral from Overgrowth by an Encrusting Sponge in Indonesia. Gorgonian Soft Corals Have Higher Growth and Survival in Electrical Fields. Suitability of Mineral Accretion as a Rehabilitation Method for Cold-Water Coral Reefs. Utilization of Low-Voltage Electricity to Stimulate Cultivation of Pearl Oysters Pinctada maxima (Jameson). Increased Oyster Growth and Survival Using Biorock Technology. Electrical Stimulation Increases Oyster Growth and Survival in Restoration Projects. Restoration of Seagrass Mats (Posidonia oceanica) with Electrical Stimulation. Electrical Fields Increase Salt Marsh Survival and Growth and Speed Restoration in Adverse Conditions. Fish Postlarval Capture and Culture for Restoring Fisheries. Mariculture Potential of Gracilaria Species [Rhodophyta] in Jamaican Nitrate-Enriched Back-Reef Habitats: Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Elemental Composition. Sustainable Reef Design to Optimize Habitat Restoration. Marine Ecosystem Electrotherapy. Catalog no. K15487, December 2012, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5773-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Aquatic New!

Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation

Stress Biology of Cyanobacteria

Global Lessons from Regional Approaches in Australia Edited by

Richard Kenchington, Laura Stocker, and David Wood This book offers an examination of the evolution of coastal adaptation, both internationally and in Australia, from a perspective that critically addresses the knowledge-governance interface and its sociocultural context. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples in Australia to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book concludes with a chapter of recommendations which can help guide coastal management and research around the world. It positions the book at the cutting edge of coastal adaptation praxis. • Considers the effects that the requirements for climate adaptation are likely to have on future coastal management and research • Generates lessons and recommendations for future research and professional practice • Includes an eight-page color insert

Selected Contents: Introduction to Australian Coasts and Human Influences. Sustainable Coastal Management? International Approaches to Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Change. Evolution of Sustainable Coastal Management and Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change in Australia. Adaptive Management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Improving Science Uptake in Coastal Zone Management: Principles for Science Engagement and Their Application in South-Eastern Tasmania. Adaptive Learning and Coastal Management in South-East Queensland, Australia. Participatory Tourism Planning at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Synthesis. Catalog no. K16564, October 2012, 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7186-0, $99.95 / £63.99

Molecular Mechanisms to Cellular Responses Edited by

Ashish Kumar Srivastava, Amar Nath Rai, and Brett A Neilan This reference is a compilation of holistic responses of cyanobacteria, ranging from ecological and physiological to the modern aspects of their molecular biology, genomics, and biochemistry.

Selected Contents: Bioenergetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance: Oxygenic Photosynthesis in Cyanobacteria. Water Oxidation and WaterOxidizing Complex in Cyanobacteria. Origin, Evolution, and Interaction among Bioenergetic Processes of Cyanobacteria under Normal and Stressful Environments. Understanding the Mechanisms of Abiotic Stress Management in Cyanobacteria with Special Reference to Proteomics. Molecular Chaperones and Stress Tolerance in Cyanobacteria. Heat Stress Management in Synechocystis PCC 6803: The Interplay between Membranes and Stress Protein Molecular Chaperones. Sensing and Molecular Responses to Low Temperature in Cyanobacteria. Salt Toxicity and Survival Strategies of Cyanobacteria. Regulatory Mechanisms of Cyanobacteria in Response to Osmotic Stress. Molecular Mechanisms of UV-B Stress Tolerance in Cyanobacteria. Zinc Homeostasis in Cyanobacteria. Cellular Responses and Ecophysiology: Cyanobacteria in Symbiosis: Cellular Responses. A Global Understanding of Light Stress in Cyanobacteria: Environmental and Bioproducts Perspectives. Environmental Factors Regulating Nitrogen Fixation in Heterocystous and NonHeterocystous Cyanobacteria. Adaptation of Cyanobacteria to Anthropogenic and Natural Stress: The Role Played by Spontaneous Mutation. Benthic Microcystin and Climatic Change. Hepatotoxic Microcystins of Cyanobacteria: Biosynthesis and Degradation in Response to Abiotic Stress. Structural, Physiological, and Ecological Adaptations in Cyanobacterial Mats under Stressful Environment. Catalog no. K14541, March 2013, 394 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0478-3, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

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Aquatic Handbook of Inland Aquatic Ecosystem Management Sven Erik Jorgensen, Jose Galizia Tundisi, and Takako Matsumura Tundisi Combining biology, ecology, and limnology with environmental management, this handbook provides a profound understanding of the best environmental strategy for resolving environmental problems in inland aquatic ecosystems. The text includes both basic theories and comprehensive practices.

Selected Contents: Limnology and Ecology of Inland Waters: Overview of Inland Aquatic Ecosystems and Their General Characteristics. Lakes and Reservoirs as Ecosystems. Physical Processes and Circulation in Lakes and Reservoirs. Rivers as Ecosystems. Estuaries and Coastal Lagoons as Ecosystems. Wetlands. Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems. Freshwater Temperate Lakes and Reservoirs. Application of the Conservation Principles. Application of Aquatic Chemistry in Environmental Management I: Calculations of Equilibria. Application of Aquatic Chemistry in Environmental Management II: Equilibrium Calculations of the Four Types of Reactions. Future of Limnology and Aquatic Ecology as a Tool for Management of Inland Waters. Holistic, Environmental and Ecological Management: Impacts on Watersheds and Inland Aquatic Ecosystems. Integrated Ecological and Environmental Management. Application of Environmental Technology in the Environmental and Ecological Management. Application of Cleaner Technology in Environmental and Ecological Management. Application of Ecotechnology in Ecosystem Management of Inland Waters. Application of Ecological Indicators in Environmental Management of Freshwater Ecosystems. Application of Ecological Models in Management of Aquatic Inland Ecosystems. Index. Catalog no. K12013, October 2012, 430 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4525-7, $129.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

Groupers of the World A Field and Market Guide Matthew T. Craig University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, USA

Yvonne J. Sadovy de Mitcheson University of Hong Kong, P.R. of China

Phillip C. Heemstra South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Grahamstown

“Altogether, this book does an excellent job of summarizing information available for groupers, and is an excellent guide for identification both in the field and in fish markets. The wealth of information about conservation is an added bonus, and it is hoped that it will influence fishermen in the tropics. In conclusion, I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in grouper identification, biology and conservation." —Luiz A. Rocha, Assistant Curator and Follett Chair of Ichthyology, California Academy of Sciences, Copeia, December 2012

• Includes approximately 175 detailed line drawings of each species and more than 350 color photographs depicting the living fish in their natural habitat as well as dead specimens, mostly photographed in markets • Shows distinctive color differences between adults and juveniles, as well as regional color variations • Provides clear descriptions to allow for reliable identification of any of the species, even by those unfamiliar with groupers • Contains more than 150 individual color maps and descriptions summarize the known distribution of each of the groupers • Serves as a valuable entry point for further research with almost 1,000 references

Selected Contents: Introduction. Illustrated Glossary of Technical Terms and Measurements. Systematic Catalogue. List of Nominal Species. List of Species by Major Fishing Areas. Bibliography. Index of Scientific and Vernacular Names. Colour Plates. Catalog no. K14602, February 2012, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0602-2, $79.95 / £49.99

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Aquatic

Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives Second Edition Edited by

Sharks and Their Relatives II Biodiversity, Adaptive Physiology, and Conservation Edited by

Jeffrey C. Carrier, John A. Musick, and Michael R. Heithaus "This publication will be informative and indispensable to fish biologists, university students and aquarium staff. The editor is to be praised for the great job of integrating many contributions into a very useful publication. … This book is no doubt the most up-to-date publication on chondrichthyan biology for specialists." —Keiichi Sato, Chief of Aquarium Education, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, in Marine Biology Research, 2013; 9: 227 Cover photo by Justin Gilligan

New in the Second Edition: • A new chapter on the phylogeny of recent elasmobranchs using emergent molecular techniques to reconstruct classical lineages and presents revisions to the taxonomy of the Chondrichthyes • Updated treatment of reproduction with an examination of the latest molecular techniques and approaches • Expanded chapter on genetics to include data on natal homing grounds, philopatry, sex-based dispersal, and other, as yet unpublished, applications of forensic genetics • A new chapter on emerging techniques that link elasmobranch behavior, physiology, and ecology • Every chapter revised to cover recent advances in all aspects of elasmobranch biology with extensive, revised, contemporary citations from the scientific literature • A 16-page color insert

Selected Contents: Phylogeny and Zoogeography. Form, Function, and Physiological Processes. Ecology and Life History.

Jeffrey C. Carrier, John A. Musick, and Michael R. Heithaus Expanding the coverage of the 2004 volume, this new edition considers how elasmobranch fishes—the sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras—successfully survive in a wide range of habitats. This resource also discusses the stresses and behaviors that prevent elasmobranchs from inhabiting some oceanic realms and the adaptations that allow many other elasmobranch species to exploit virtually all aquatic realms, from marine and freshwater habitats, to tropical and Arctic waters.

Selected Contents: Chondrichthyan Biodiversity: Ecosystems and Distribution of Fauna: Epipelagic Oceanic Elasmobranchs. Deepwater Chondrichthyans. Chondrichthyans of High Latitude Seas. Elasmobranchs of Tropical Marine Ecosystems. Biology of the South American Potamotrygonid Stingrays. Life History Strategies of Batoids. Adaptive Physiology: Ontogenetic Shifts in Movements and Habitat Use. Tracking and Analysis Techniques for Understanding Free-Ranging Shark Movements and Behavior. Sensory Adaptations to the Environment: Electroreceptors as a Case Study. Molecular Insights into Elasmobranch Reproductive Behavior for Conservation and Management. Physiological Responses to Stress in Sharks. Pollutant Exposure and Effects in Sharks and Their Relatives. Conservation: Factors Contributing to Shark Attacks on Humans: A Volusia County, Florida, Case Study. Shark Control: Methods, Efficacy, and Ecological Impact. DNA Forensic Applications in Shark Management and Conservation. Unraveling the Ecological Importance of Elasmobranchs. Life Histories, Population Dynamics, and Extinction Risks in Chondrichthyans. Catalog no. 80474, March 2010, 736 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8047-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11788, April 2012, 666 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3924-9, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Aquatic Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark Edited by

Ecology and Conservation of Fishes

Michael L. Domeier

Harold M. Tyus

Marine Conservation Science Institute, Fallbrook, California, USA

University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

"… Each of the 32 chapters could easily stand alone as a scientific publication in a quality journal. … Ultimately, this is a book about one subject, Carcharodon carcharias, written by, and for, researchers of that species. It is most certainly a wonderful scholarly work … it does this amazing, threatened creature more justice than any prior scientific work. … Highly recommended."

"… has taken a historical and functional approach to explain how we got where we are, providing old and new with a better foundation as ecologists and conservationists, and most importantly, it awakens senses of purpose and need. Past management practices are reviewed, present programs considered, and the need for incorporating principles of applied ecology in future practices is emphasized.”

—P. Chakrabarty, Louisiana State University for CHOICE Magazine

Inspired by the International White Shark Symposium in 2010, Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark incorporates the most important contemporary research findings into a single peer-reviewed book. This beautifully illustrated reference represents a historic change in the context of White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) research. Once considered one of the most poorly understood and difficult sharks to study, this timely book recognizes a new sophisticated focus on the White Shark, raising its status from obscurity to enlightenment. Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark celebrates the White Shark as the most studied shark in the sea. • Compiles the latest findings from leading White Shark research teams on four continents • Covers the latest electronic tagging technologies, methods, and results • Reveals new data on the reproductive biology of White Sharks • Discusses policy directions for managers and researchers • Imparts novel metabolic findings from captive studies • Provides comprehensive new findings on the juvenile life history stage • Details the world's first multi-year tracking of adult White Sharks • Includes more than 200 illustrations, many in full color

—Northeastern Naturalist, December 2012

Selected Contents: Introduction: Ecology of Fishes: Content and Scope. Evolutionary Ecology of Fishes: Aquatic Evolution, Origins and Affinities. The Aquatic Environment. Fish Diversity: Chordates to Sharks. Teleostomes to Bony Fishes. Teleosts. Radiations and Extinctions. Freshwater Ecosystems: Zoogeography of Fishes. Lotic Systems: Flowing water and the terrestrial environment. Coldwater Streams. Warmwater Streams and Rivers. Lentic Systems: Standing Water. Fishes of Temperate and Tropical Great Lakes. Artificial Lakes and Groundwater Reservoirs. Estuarine and Marine Ecosystems: Estuaries. The Marine Environment, Intertidal Fishes, and Sharks. The Neritic Province and Fisheries. The Ocean Province and Epipelagic Fishes. Deep Sea: Twilight to the Abyss. Fish Adaptation: Fitness, Morphology and Ecophysiology. Energy, Metabolism and Growth. Adaptation, Niche, and Species Interactions. Populations, Growth, and Regulation. Instinct, Learning, and Social Behavior. Reproductive Ecology and Life History Patterns. Migration of Fishes. Larval Fish. Applied Ecology: The Human Factor: Exploitation, Conservation and Management. Crisis and a Response. Understanding the Decline. Changes and the Future. Catalog no. K12722, October 2011, 573 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5854-7, $89.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Selected Contents: Biology, Behavior, and Physiology. Migratory Patterns and Habitat Use. Population Monitoring, Policy, and Review. Catalog no. K12158, February 2012, 567 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4840-1, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Aquatic Ecology of Marine Bivalves An Ecosystem Approach, Second Edition Richard F. Dame Distinguished Palmetto Professor Emeritus, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA

Exploring the potential use of bivalves as indicators and monitors of ecosystem health, this book describes live and computer simulated experiments, mesocosm studies, and field manipulation experiments.

Selected Contents: Introduction: Ecosystem Perspective and Bivalve Molluscs. Supporting Processes: Physical Environmental Interactions. Organismic Level Processes. Population Processes. Ecosystem Processes: Ecosystem Processes: Grazing. Ecosystem Processes: System Metabolism and Nutrient Cycling. Ecosystem Experiments: Models, Experimental Ecosystems, and Field Manipulations. Bivalves as Components of Ecosystem Health. Synthesis and Conclusions. Conclusions. Index.

Artificial Reefs in Fisheries Management Edited by

Stephen A. Bortone, Frederico Pereira Brandini, Gianna Fabi, and Shinya Otake Based upon papers presented at the Ninth Conference on Artificial Reefs and Artificial Habitats (CARAH), this reference offers a timely compilation of information to increase management options for fishery and natural resource managers. Highlighting the role of artificial reefs in fisheries management, the book discusses theoretical concepts as well as practical, worldwide applications of the use of these artificial reefs. It also provides guidance for implementing more effective fisheries management programs in the future to stem the tide of declines in fishery stocks. Catalog no. K11058, May 2011, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2007-0, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11779, November 2011, 283 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3909-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Coastal Lagoons Critical Habitats of Environmental Change

Limnology

Edited by

Michael J. Kennish

Jose Galizia Tundisi and Takako Matsumura Tundisi

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

Hans W. Paerl University of North Carolina, Morehead City, USA

Written by an internationally renowned group of contributors, this book examines the function and structure of coastal lagoon ecosystems and the factors that affect them. The volume represents a wide array of studies on natural and anthropogenic drivers of change in coastal lagoons located in different regions of the world. Although a significant number of journal articles on the subject can be found in the literature, this book provides a single-source reference for coastal lagoons within the arena of the global environment. Catalog no. 88300, June 2010, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8830-4, $129.95 / £83.00 Also available as an eBook

International Institute of Ecology, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Limnology provides an in-depth and current overview of the field of limnology. The result of a major tour de force by two renowned and experienced experts, this unique and richly illustrated reference presents a wealth of data on limnology history, water as a substrate, lakes’ origins, and aquatic biota. Besides a general part, it gives special focus to neotropical limnology, prevalently applicable in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Catalog no. K11971, January 2012, 700 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-58835-5, $167.95 / £107.00 Also available as an eBook

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Paleoecology and Evolution New!

Biogeography and Biodiversity of Western Atlantic Mollusks Edward J. Petuch Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA

"… a useful tool for quantifying faunal distinctions among geographic regions. This methodology can also be used to produce a series of testable hypotheses that will serve both as a foundation and as a point of departure for additional research into the effects of geography and ecology on the evolution and diversification of faunas." —From the Foreword by M. G. Harasewych, Ph.D., National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution

• Supplies complete taxonomic data banks for ten tropical western Atlantic gastropod families and subfamilies • Includes more than 100 color plates of more than 400 key gastropod index species from each province and subprovince

Fossil Behavior Compendium Arthur J. Boucot and George O. Poinar, Jr. Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA

This compendium provides a detailed review of animal and plant fossil behavior in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. It includes a wide range of subjects and time periods and also compares patterns of behavior and co-evolution in the past with those of the present-day descendants. There is further discussion on how to evaluate the rates of evolution of behavior and co-evolution at various taxonomic levels. Keeping Boucot’s trademark, easy-to-read style, the text includes many new findings in amber previously unpublished as well as reports not easily accessible. Catalog no. K10527, April 2010, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1058-3, $167.95 / £107.00 Also available as an eBook

• Contains color photos of seldom-visited localities, such as the Abrolhos Islands of Brazil, the desert coast of the Gulf of Venezuela, and the jungle coastline of Amapa, Brazil

Selected Contents: Introduction: American Molluscan Faunas in Time and Space. The Molluscan Provincial Concept in the Tropical Western Atlantic. Provinces of the Tropical Western Atlantic. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Georgian Subprovince. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Subprovinces of the Florida Peninsula. Southern and Western Subprovinces of the Carolinian Province. Northern Subprovinces of the Caribbean Province. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Nicaraguan Subprovince. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Venezuelan Subprovince. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Grenadian and Surinamian Subprovinces. Northern Subprovinces of the Brazilian Province. Molluscan Biodiversity in the Paulinian Subprovince. Bibliography. Appendices. Index. Catalog no. K16864, April 2013, 252 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7979-8, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Integrated Molecular Evolution Scott Orland Rogers Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA

Bringing the related areas of molecular evolution, phylogenetics, and genomics together in one volume, this text facilitates comprehension of evolutionary processes. Topics covered include the history of the study of evolution; the evolution of organisms on Earth; basic structures of DNA, RNA, proteins, and other biological molecules; and DNA replication, mutation, and repair. The book also explores multigene families and phylogenetic analysis. It discusses how researchers use the raw sequence data to reconstruct portions of evolutionary processes and provides details of the genomes of a variety of organisms. Catalog no. K11052, July 2011, 391 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1995-1, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook

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Paleoecology and Evolution Systema Naturae 250 — The Linnaean Ark Edited by

Biodiversity in Space and Time Edited by

Paul Upchurch

Andrew Polaszek

University College London, UK

Natural History Museum, London, UK

Alistair J. McGowan

The advent of relational data basing and data storage capacity, coupled with revolutionary advances in molecular sequencing technology and specimen imaging, have led to a taxonomic renaissance. Beginning with Linnaeus and his "apostles", via the great unsung hero Charles Davies Sherbon (arguably the father of bioinformatics) up to today's Planetary Biodiversity Inventories and tomorrow's Encyclopedia of Life and web-based taxonomy, this book provides scientific, historical, and cultural documentation of the evolution of taxonomy and the successful adaptation of the Linnean nomenclature system to that evolution. Catalog no. 95013, February 2010, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9501-2, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook

Landscape Evolution, Neotectonics and Quaternary Environmental Change in Southern Cameroon

Palaeoecology of Africa Vol. 31, An International Yearbook of Landscape Evolution and Palaeoenvironments Edited by

Jürgen Runge Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

This book presents four comprehensive papers on long- and short-term processes of landscape evolution (geological history, neotectonics and proxy Quaternary alluvia), as well as a recent regional perspective on environmental problems in Southern Cameroon. The book showcases successful NorthSouth cooperation and capacity building for empowering African universities. It is problem oriented and applied, and illustrates how scientific and interdisciplinary cooperation can work. Catalog no. K13395, May 2012, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-67735-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Palaeogeography and Palaeobiogeography

Research Associate, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland

Claire S.C. Slater Taunton, UK

Based on contributions from eminent experts in both fields, this book bridges the gap between palaeogeographers and palaeobiogeographers, two communities of researchers who work on the same issues but typically use different types of data. It emphasises the availability and use of electronic resources and analytical software. It also covers software packages that store and manipulate spatial data, allow palaeogeographic maps to be drawn and used to plot spatial distributions, and utilise analytical methods that reconstruct the biogeographic histories of taxa. • Explores diverse disciplines to communicate a more thorough understanding of biodiversity • Presents technological innovations, including GIS applications and simulations • Covers overlapping disciplines, such as evolutionary theory and vicariance biogeography

Selected Contents: Biogeographical Convergence and Time-Slicing: Concepts and Methods in Comparative Biogeography. Phylogenetic Methods in Palaeobiogeography: Changing from Simplicity to Complexity Without Losing Parsimony. Uncertainties in Phanerozoic Global Continental Reconstructions and Their Biogeographical Implications: A Review. Boundaries and Barriers of North American Warm Deserts: An Evolutionary Perspective. Integrating GIS and Phylogenetic Biogeography to Assess SpeciesLevel Biogeographic Patterns: A Case Study of Late Devonian Faunal Dynamics. A Case Study of the Palaeobiogeography of Early Mesozoic Actinopterygians: The Family Ptycholepidae. Disparity as a Complement to Taxonomy and Phylogeny in Biogeographic Studies: Present and Past Examples from the Cephalopods. Catalog no. 45512, October 2011, 239 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4551-2, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil New!

Invasive Plant Ecology Edited by

Shibu Jose, Harminder Pal Singh, Daizy Rani Batish, and Ravinder Kumar Kohli Selected Contents: Invasive plant ecology: The horse behind the cart? What makes the alien plants so successful? Exploration of the ecological basis. Novel weapon hypothesis for the successful establishment of invasive plants in alien environments: A critical appraisal. Functional basis for geographical variation in growth among invasive plants. Aboveground–belowground interactions: Implication for invasiveness. From species coexistence to genotype coexistence: What can we learn from invasive plants? Mycorrhizae and invasive plants. Exotic plant response to forest disturbance in the western United States. Effects of silvicultural practices on invasive plant species abundance in the Missouri Ozark forests of the central United States. Invasive plants and mutualistic interactions between fleshy fruits and frugivorous animals. Alien plant invasion and its ecological implications: An Indian perspective with particular reference to biodiversity-rich regions. Impact of invasive alien plant species on aboveground and belowground diversity in the Kashmir Himalaya, India. Ecology and management of invasive plants in Africa. Geospatial tools for identifying and managing invasive plants. Improving restoration to control plant invasions under climate change. Converting invasive alien plant stands to natural forest nature’s way: Overview, theory, and practice. Economics of invasive plant management. An economic analysis of the invasive plant problem associated with the horticulture industry in North America. Index. Catalog no. K13822, January 2013, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8126-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Plant Roots The Hidden Half, Fourth Edition Edited by

Amram Eshel Tel Aviv University, Israel

Tom Beeckman Ghent University, Belgium

This fourth edition of Plant Roots: The Hidden Half reflects these developments that have transformed not only the field of biology, but also the many facets of root science. Highlights of this new edition include: • The basics of root research and their evolution and role in the global context of soil development and atmosphere composition • New understandings about roots gained in the post-genomic era, for example, how the development of roots became possible, and the genetic basis required for this to occur • The mechanisms that determine root structure, with chapters on cellular patterning, lateral root and vascular development, the molecular basis of adventitious roots, and other topics • Plant hormone action and signaling pathways that control root development, including new chapters on strigolactones and brassinosteroids • Soil resource acquisition from agricultural and ecological perspectives • Root response to stress, with chapters that address the impact of the genomic revolution on this topic • Root-rhizosphere interactions, from beneficial microorganisms to detrimental nematodes • Modern research techniques for the field and the lab The wide coverage of themes in this volume continues the tradition that makes this work recognized as a fundamental source of information for root scientists at all levels. Catalog no. K12082, April 2013, 848 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4648-3, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil Forthcoming!

Forthcoming!

Citrus bergamia Bergamot and its Derivatives

Tropical Dry Forests in the Americas

University of Messina, Italy

Ecology, Conservation, and Management

Ivana Bonaccorsi

Edited by

University of Messina, Italy

Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa, Jennifer S. Powers, Geraldo Wilson Fernandes, and Mauricio Quesada

Edited by

Giovanni Dugo

This book presents the most current research on all aspects of bergamot and its derivatives, including the history, botany, agro-culture, taxonomy, analytical chemistry, possible contamination, biological properties, and uses. The text provides a fundamental reference for all who are interested in one or more aspects relative to bergamot and its derivatives. Given the wide range of uses for bergamot, from food products to perfume, this book can serve as a reliable, comprehensive reference for scientists as well as a helpful product information resource for business-related interests.

Selected Contents: Origin, History and Diffusion. Botanical Classification. Cultural Practices. Plant Diseases. Production and Market of Fruits, Essential Oils, Juice And By-products. Transformation Industry. Advanced Analytical Techniques for the Study of Essential Oils. Composition of the Volatile Fraction of Peel Oils. Composition of Leaf Oil. Minor Compounds of Essential Oils. Composition of Concentrated Oils. Enantiomeric Distribution of Volatile Components in Peel Oils and Petitgrain. Adulteration of Essential Oils. Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds. Composition of the Juice. Chemical Contamination of Essential Oils and Juice. Bergamot Oil in Perfumery and Cosmetics. Antimicrobial Activity of Bergamot Oils. Pharmacological Activity of Essential Oils and Juice. Uses of Juice and By-products. Rules and Laws. Bergamot in Gastronomy. Catalog no. K12886, August 2013, 592 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6227-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Tropical dry forests are under threat from natural and human disturbance and this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the most endangered ecosystem in the tropics: the tropical seasonal dry forests. Written by the best experts in studying these forests and leaders of the initiative on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, this reference is the major synthesis of knowledge on the state of tropical dry forests of the Americas. • Covers new developments undertaken for monitoring tropical dry forests ecosystem functions in relation with services they provide from global to national levels • Uses latitudinal comparison of the same ecosystem and has a good balance between ecology, remote sensing, and social science/ decision-policy making • Includes valuable standardized datasets for comparison and recommendations on ways to improve global monitoring of dry forests • Presents cutting-edge remote sensing techniques and novel information on building additional datasets • Provides examples of successful monitoring programmes written by contributors who are renowned global scientists The book addresses new approaches for data sampling and analysis using remote sensing technology, and discusses new ecological and econometric methods to evaluate the effectiveness of the economic model used and to recognize ecosystem services at the continental level and at the national level. Catalog no. K14866, August 2013, 570 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1200-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil New!

Pedodiversity Edited by

Juan José Ibáñez Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificación (CIDE), Valencia, Spain

James G. Bockheim University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Soil diversity (pedodiversity) is part of our natural and cultural heritage. The preservation of the pedosphere is essential for the protection of the biosphere and the Earth’s systems, the regulation of climate, and for world food security. In this book, reputed international experts discuss the state of the art of pedodiversity analysis—analyzing the relationships among biodiversity, pedodiversity, landform diversity, lithodiversity, and land use diversity. The first of its kind, the book is intended to be a combined handbook, historical account of pedodiversity research, and essay on its future challenges. • Presents the contributions of international experts • Discusses the state of the art of pedodiversity analysis • Analyzes the relationships among biodiversity, pedodiversity, landform diversity, lithodiversity, and land use diversity

Selected Contents: Pedodiversity: State of the Art and Future Challenges. Measuring Diversity of Environmental Systems. Nonlinear Dynamics, Divergent Evolution and Pedodiversity. Fractals and Multifractals in Pedodiversity and Biodiversity Analyses. Pedodiversity and Landscape Ecology. Pedodiversity and Landforms. Repercussion of Anthropogenic Landscape Changes on Pedodiversity and Preservation of the Pedological Heritage. Soil Endemism and its Importance to Taxonomic Pedodiversity. Pedodiversity Studies in China. Catalog no. K18953, April 2013, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8277-4, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Design with the Desert Conservation and Sustainable Development Edited by

Richard Malloy, John Brock, Anthony Floyd, Margaret Livingston, and Robert H. Webb This transdisciplinary book explores the natural and built environment of this desert region and introduces development tools for shaping its future in a more sustainable way. It offers valuable insights to help promote ecological balance between nature and the built environment in the American Southwest—and in other ecologically fragile regions around the world. • Provides a holistic view of conservation versus growth in the American Southwest • Combines insights from science, ecology, planning, landscape development, architecture, and urban design • Builds from an understanding of the desert environment to planning, ecological design, and urban sustainability • Offers rational solutions for conservation and development • Blends empirical data and case studies for a clearer understanding of the natural and built environment in the American Southwest • Includes more than 260 illustrations This book will inspire discussion and contemplation for anyone interested in desert development, from developers and environmentalists to planners, community leaders, and those who live in desert regions. Throughout this volume, the contributors present solutions to help promote ecological balance between nature and the built environment in the American Southwest—and offer valuable insights for other ecologically fragile regions around the world. Catalog no. K13827, January 2013, 620 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8135-4, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil Positive Plant Interactions and Community Dynamics

Functional Plant Ecology Second Edition Edited by

Francisco Pugnaire

Edited by

Arid Zones Experimental Station, CSIC, Almeria, Spain

Francisco Pugnaire

Fernando Valladares

Arid Zones Experimental Station, CSIC, Almeria, Spain

Centro De Ciencias Medioambientales, Madrid, Spain

" … reviews and integrates a decade’s worth of growth in one of ecology’s most exciting fields, incorporating new analyses and results that nicely demonstrate the principles discussed and point to directions for future research. The book is refreshingly focused on how positive and negative plant interactions are important beyond the population level, influencing the structure of communities and the functioning of ecosystems, with implications for understanding processes as diverse as succession, invasion, restoration, global environmental change and evolution."

Following in the footsteps of the successful first edition, Functional Plant Ecology, Second Edition continues to offer the latest findings and research breakthroughs in plant ecology and serves as an entry point to further research. Extensively revised and updated, this book investigates plant structure and behavior across the ecological spectrum. It features new chapters on molecular ecology as well as the ecology and evolution of plant crowns. A concluding chapter addresses new approaches to generalization in functional plant ecology, including speciessampling issues, plant ecology strategy schemes, and phylogeny.

—Paul J. Richardson, in Annals of Botany

• Includes a detailed discussion of quantitative indices for the measure of plant interaction intensity and importance

Catalog no. 7488, June 2007, 744 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7488-3, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

• Covers the effects of positive plant interactions on plant diversity at different spatial and taxonomic scales

Vermiculture Technology

• Provides practical and theoretical means to study interactions • Promotes more rigorous experimental design and opportunities for further research developments

Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management Edited by

• Includes a wide range of references to serve as an entry point for more detailed study

Clive A. Edwards

Selected Contents:

Norman Q. Arancon

Plant Interactions and Community Dynamics: An Introduction. Do Positive Interactions Among Plants Matter? Quantitative Tools in Plant Interactions Analysis. Large and Small Scale Consequences of Facilitation on Species Diversity in Terrestrial Plant Communities. Biotic Interactions, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning. Mycorrhiza and Facilitation. Plant Communities, Plant-Plant Interactions and Climate Change. Synthetic Analysis of the Stress Gradient Hypothesis.

Rhonda L. Sherman

The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

University of Hawaii, Hilo, USA

Catalog no. K11185, February 2010, 176 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2494-8, $83.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in the U.S. and UK. It discusses outdoor and indoor windrows, container systems, wedge systems, and low labor-requirements. It also examines fully-automated continuous flow vermicomposting reactor systems that can process more than 1,000 tons of organic wastes per reactor. The book highlights the science and biology behind the use and efficacy of vermicomposting and details the technology of the past, present, and future. Catalog no. K10494, December 2010, 623 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0987-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil Biological Invasions Handbook of Soil Sciences Second Edition (Two Volume Set) Edited by

Pan Ming Huang, Yuncong Li, and Malcolm E. Sumner Integrating our understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes in soil, this interdisciplinary handbook is a comprehensive reference on the soil sciences. Now in two volumes, this completely updated second edition of a bestseller contains definitive descriptions of each major area in the discipline, including fundamental principles, appropriate methods to measure each property, and guidelines for the interpretation of the data for various applications in agriculture, engineering, and environmental sciences. A resource rich in data, it provides readers their first point of entry into a particular aspect of the soil sciences. • Offers guidelines for interpretation of the data for applications in fields such as agriculture, engineering, and environmental sciences • Cross-references chapters in all sections to facilitate coordination of the contents • Provides a comprehensive subject index for ease of use • Includes a new section on soil physical, chemical, and biological interfacial interactions • Contains extensive tables and illustrations, including an eight-page color insert in each volume

Selected Contents: Volume I: Properties and Processes: Soil Physics. Soil Chemistry. Soil Mineralogy. Soil Biology and Biochemistry: Soil Biology in Its Second Golden Age. Pedology. Index. Volume II: Resource Management and Environmental Impacts: Soil Physical, Chemical, and Biological Interfacial Interactions. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition. Interdisciplinary Aspects of Soil Science. Soil Databases. Index. Catalog no. K10169, November 2011, 2272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0303-5, $259.95 / £166.00 Also available as an eBook

Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species, Second Edition Edited by

David Pimentel, Ph.D. Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

"… One of the strengths of this collection is the mix of contributions of experienced contributors from both university and management sectors. … [This book] will be a handy source of examples and models for students and practitioners alike, as well as access to a far-flung literature. And it will be a handy reference for all those involved in developing effective responses to a hydra-headed problem." —Ecology, Vol. 85, No. 5, May 2004

Selected Contents: Introduction. Non-Native Species of the World. Australia. The Impacts of Alien Plants in Australia. Non-Indigenous Vertebrates in Australia. Environmental and Economic Costs of Invertebrate Invasions. Brazil. Alien Plant Pathogens in Brazil. Invasive Invertebrates in Brazil. Vertebrate Invasive Vertebrate Groups. British Isles. Alien Plants in The British Isles. Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Vertebrate Species in Britain. Invasive Invertebrate Species in the British Isles. India. Invasive Plant Species in India and Impact on Biodiversity. Invasive Alien Species of Invertebrates. Alien Plant Pathogens in India. New Zealand. Economic Impacts of Weeds in New Zealand. Ecological and Economic Costs of Alien Vertebrate in New Zealand. Alien Invertebrates in New Zealand. The Impact of Exotic Insects in New Zealand. South Africa. The Economic Consequences of Alien Plant Invasions. Alien Invertebrate Animals in South Africa. Invasive Vertebrate Animals in South Africa. United States. Environmental and Economic Costs Of Invasive Species in The United States. Invasive Plants in the United States. Rats and Other Vertebrates in the United States. Catalog no. K11463, May 2011, 463 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2990-5, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

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Plant and Soil Peatland Biogeochemistry and Watershed Hydrology at the Marcell Experimental Forest Edited by

Randall Kolka, Stephen Sebestyen, Elon S. Verry, and Kenneth Brooks A synthesis of 50 years of research on hydrology and biogeochemistry of peatland watersheds at the Marcell Experimental Forest, this book covers the project's history, accomplishments, and future directions. It examines the establishment of the MEF, the value of long-term monitoring, the paleo-history of the MEF landscape, the effects of forest management on water and chemical fluxes, the physical and chemical properties of upland and peatland soils, and the cycling of mercury. Figures, photographs, and tables depict concepts and findings within the book. Catalog no. K10731, February 2011, 512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1424-6, $146.95 / £94.00 Also available as an eBook

Groundwater and Ecosystems Edited by

Luis Ribeiro, Tibor Y. Stigter, Antonio Chambel, M. Teresa Condesso de Melo, Jose Paulo Monteiro, and Albino Medeiros This book is intended to provide a diverse overview of important studies on groundwater and ecosystems, including a toolbox for assessing the ecological water requirements for GDE, and relevant case studies on groundwater/surface-water interactions, as well as the role of nutrients in groundwater for GDEs and ecosystem dependence (vegetation and cave fauna) on groundwater. Case studies are from Australia (nine studies) and Europe (12 studies from nine countries) as well as Argentina, Canada, and South Africa. This book is of interest to everybody dealing with groundwater and its relationship with ecosystems. It is highly relevant for researchers, managers and decision-makers in the field of water and environment. It provides up-to-date information on crucial factors and parameters that need to be considered when studying groundwater-ecosystem relationships in different environments worldwide. Catalog no. K20433, June 2013, 358 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00033-9, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Genetic Diversity in Establishing Plant Populations

Fungi Experimental Methods In Biology, Second Edition Ramesh Maheshwari Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Founder Number and Geometry Edited by

Steven H. Rogstad and Stephan Pelikan University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Fungi are now at the forefront of research on mechanisms in gene silencing, biological rhythm, mating processes, and speciation, among other areas. Following in the footsteps of its highly-praised predecessor, this book continues to be a comprehensive review of the state of our knowledge about how fungi function. It presents the latest information on fungal biology generated through the application of genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. This accessible book covers such topics as scavenging and nutrient cycling, DNA-based identification, and circadian rhythms in fungi. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition includes new chapters and a glossary. Catalog no. K11776, September 2011, 358 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3903-4, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

New!

The new research described in this book demonstrates that the interplay of a host of founding conditions can frequently produce profound differences in population expansion rates and maintenance of genetic diversity in contrasting populations that differ, often only to slight degrees, in initial founding conditions. The goals of this book are twofold. First, it serves as a user’s manual for the computer program NEWGARDEN (provided) designed to enable investigations, using computer generated populations, of population growth and genetic variation resulting from userspecified differences in initial founding conditions. Second, the book provides a series of examples of how differences in various founding conditions can result in significant differences in demographic and genetic variation trajectories for ensuing populations. Catalog no. N10367, September 2011, 330 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57808-721-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical New!

Agricultural Statistical Data Analysis Using Stata

Statistical Geoinformatics for Human Environment Interface

George Boyhan

Wayne L. Myers and Ganapati P. Patil

University of Georgia, Athens, USA

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

The Stata software program has matured into a userfriendly environment with a wide variety of statistical functions. This volume introduces readers to the use of Stata to solve agricultural statistical problems. It explains the various windows and menus, describes how they are integrated, and explores data entry and importing as well as basic output formats and descriptive statistics. The author describes the ever-increasing design complexity and how this is implemented in the software. He also examines programming ability, post hoc tests, and Stata’s graphing capabilities. The final chapters examine regression analysis, data transformations, and the analyses of non-parametric data.

Illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of geoinformatics, this book presents two paradigms (localization and multiple indicators) for the spatial analysis of human influences and environmental resources. The first approach localizes thematic targets by treating space as a pattern of vicinities, with the pattern being a square grid and the placement of vicinities centrically referenced. The second approach explores human/environment interface as an abstraction through indicators, neutralizing the common conundrum of how to reconcile disparate spatial structures such as points, lines, and polygons.

Selected Contents: General Statistical Packages Comparisons. Program. Data Entry. Importing Data. Manipulating Data and Formats. Descriptive Statistics. Output Formats. Experimentation Ideas. Two Sample Tests. ANOVA. Output and Meaning. Variations of One Factor ANOVA Designs. Randomized Complete Block Design. Latin Square Designs. Balanced Incomplete Block Designs. Balanced Lattice Designs. Group Balanced Block Design. Subsampling. Two and More Factors ANOVA. Split-Plot Design. Split-Block Design. Evaluation over Years or Seasons. Three Factor Design. Split-Split Plot Design. Covariance Analysis. Programming Stata. Post Hoc Tests. Planned Comparisons. Built-in Multiple Range Tests. Programming Scheffé’s Test. Preparing Graphs. Graphing in Stata. Correlation and Regression. Correlation. Linear Regression. Data Transformations. Binary, Ordinal, and Categorical Data Analysis. References. Appendix. Index. Catalog no. K20263, June 2013, 264 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-8585-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

• Describes informatics concepts and technologies from GIS, statistics, remote sensing, and data mining • Generalizes spatial information structures to accommodate perspectives from different disciplinary domains • Includes real case studies that illustrate clustering of land cover, spatial trend surface behavior of land development, and more

Selected Contents: Statistical Geoinformatics of Human Linkage with Environment. Localizing Fixed-Form Features. Precedence and Patterns of Propensity. RasterReferenced Cellular Codings and Map Modeling. Similar Settings as Clustered Components. Intensity Images and Map Multimodels. High Spots, Hot Spots, and Scan Statistics. Shape, Support, and Partial Polygons. Semisynchronous Signals and Variant Vicinities. Auto-Association: Local Likeness and Distance Decline. Regression Relations for Spatial Stations. Spatial Stations as Surface Samples. Shifting Spatial Structure. Synthesis and Synopsis with Allegheny Application. Index. Catalog no. C2876, July 2012, 223 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8287-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical Introduction to Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling for Ecological Data Eric Parent ENGREF/AgroParisTech, Paris, France

Etienne Rivot Fisheries Ecology Laboratory, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Rennes, France

Making statistical modeling and inference more accessible to ecologists and related scientists, this book gives readers a flexible and effective framework to learn about complex ecological processes from various sources of data. It shows how Bayesian statistical modeling provides an intuitive way to organize data, test ideas, investigate competing hypotheses, and assess degrees of confidence of predictions. It also illustrates how conditional reasoning can dismantle a complex reality into more understandable pieces. Data sets, exercises, and R and WinBUGS codes are available on the authors’ website. • Explains how to design models for analyzing ecological data • Illustrates how the hierarchical Bayesian modeling framework can overcome difficulties associated with classical statistical modeling toolboxes

Simulating Nature A Philosophical Study of ComputerSimulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice, Second Edition Arthur C. Petersen PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Bilthoven

“… explores the nature of climate simulation and attendant uncertainties. Building on this evaluation, Petersen considers the complex processes within the scientific community, and between scientists and society, that ultimately determine whether an assessment becomes a robust, shared basis for decision, or contested and a source of dispute. … His analysis has implications not only for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other assessment bodies, but for all who debate the reliability and utility of model simulations as a basis for managing environmental risks in the anthropocene era." —Richard Moss, Senior Staff Scientist, PNNL Joint Global Change Research Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, USA

• Uses real data drawn from fish population studies

• Presents a philosophical study of uncertainty in computer simulation and its influence on public policy

• Includes many data sets, exercises, and R and WinBUGS codes on the authors’ website www.hbm-for-ecology.org

• Places particular emphasis on the issue of climate change

Selected Contents: I Basic Blocks of Bayesian Modeling: Bayesian Hierarchical Models in Statistical Ecology. The BetaBinomial Model. The Basic Normal Model. Working with More Than One Beta-Binomial Element. Combining Various Sources of Information. The Normal Linear Model. Nonlinear Models for StockRecruitment Analysis. Getting beyond Regression Models. II More Elaborate Hierarchical Structures: HBM I: Borrowing Strength from Similar Units. HBM II: Piling up Simple Layers. HBM III: State-Space Modeling. Decision and Planning. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Catalog no. C9195, August 2012, 427 pp. ISBN: 978-1-58488-919-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

• Covers the IPCC reports on climate change

Selected Contents: Introduction. Simulation Practice, Uncertainty and Policy Advice: The Practice of Scientific Simulation. A Typology of Uncertainty in Scientific Simulation. Assessment of Simulation Uncertainty for Policy Advice. The Case of Simulating Climate Change: The Practice of Climate Simulation. Uncertainties in Climate Simulation. Assessments of ClimateSimulation Uncertainty for Policy Advice. Conclusions. Catalog no. K14379, April 2012, 224 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-0062-4, $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical

New!

Ecological Processes Handbook

Encyclopedia of Environmental Management Four Volume Set (Print Version)

Luca Palmeri, Alberto Barausse, and Sven Erik Jorgensen

Edited by

"… far from being a simple collection of particular aspects of the environment, the book presents a comprehensive vision of ecosystems based on thermodynamics, viewed as a unifying principle which every evolutionary system must obey."

An indispensable resource, this encyclopedia examines the entire spectrum of tools available for environmental management. Easily accessible, it guides environmental managers to find the best possible solution to the myriad pollution problems they face. This four-volume set also examines how to address the specific pollution problems as part of a holistic, integrated environmental strategy. With nearly 400 in-depth entries and a topical table of contents, it defines pollution problems and their sources, discusses how to assess these problems, and proposes solutions using environmental, eco-, and clean technology, and environmental legislation. Nearly 400 alphabetical entries cover everything from air, soil, and water pollution to agriculture, energy, global pollution, toxic substances, and general pollution problems. It examines the core questions:

––Stefano Marsili Libelli, Department of Information Engineering, University of Florence, Italy

Ecology is cross-disciplinary field involving many different aspects of science. Written with this in mind, this book introduces ecological processes, ranging from physical processes, to chemical processes and biological processes. It contains all the necessary information on an ecological process: a clear, detailed but not too lengthy definition, some practical examples, the main mathematical models which have been used to describe the process, the key interconnections with other ecological processes that must be known in order to apply what has been learned from the book.

Selected Contents: The Ecosystem as an Object for Research. Conservation principles. Energy Dissipation. A Perspective from Information and Systems Theory. Ecological Processes: An Overview. Physical Processes. Space and Time. Mass Transport. Energetic Factors. Chemical Processes. Chemical reactions. Chemical Lysis. Phase Partition. Biological Processes. Biogeochemical Cycles. Photosynthesis. Growth. Primary Production. Production of Upper Trophic Levels. Microbial Processes. Ecotoxicological Processes. Biological Interactions. Landscape Processes. Aquatic Ecosystems. Terrestrial Ecosystems. Landscapes and Urban Ecosystems. The Atmosphere. APPENDIX - The Double Logarithmic Representation. Catalog no. K15517, August 2013, 401 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5847-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Sven Erik Jorgensen Copenhagen University, Denmark

• What is the pollution problem, and what are its sources? • What is the "big picture," or what background knowledge do we need? • How can we diagnose the problem, both qualitatively and quantitatively, using monitoring and ecological models, indicators, and services? • How can we solve the problem with environmental technology, ecotechnology, cleaner technology, and environmental legislation? • How do we address the problem as part of an integrated management strategy?

Selected Contents: Agriculture. Air Pollution Problems. Energy Issues. General Pollution Problems. Global Pollution Problems. Terrestrial Pollution Problems. Toxic Substances in the Environment. Water Pollution Problems. Catalog no. K11434, December 2012, 3512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2927-1, $2700.00 / £1720.00

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Statistical and Theoretical Bayesian Analysis for Population Ecology

R Graphics

Ruth King, Byron Morgan, Olivier Gimenez, and Steve Brooks

Second Edition Paul Murrell The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Written by the foremost authority in the field, this book explains how to use R to produce high-quality statistical graphics. Extensively updated to reflect the evolution of statistics and computing, the second edition of the bestselling R Graphics comes complete with new packages and new examples. Paul Murrell, widely known as the leading expert on R graphics, has developed an in-depth resource that helps both neophyte and seasoned users master the intricacies of R graphics.

New in the Second Edition: • Updated information on the core graphics engine, the traditional graphics system, the grid graphics system, and the lattice package • A new chapter on the ggplot2 package • New chapters on applications and extensions of R Graphics, including geographic maps, dynamic and interactive graphics, and node-and-edge graphs

Selected Contents: An Introduction to R Graphics. Traditional Graphics: Simple Usage of Traditional Graphics. Customizing Traditional Graphics. Grid Graphics: Trellis Graphics: the lattice Package. The Grammar of Graphics: the ggplot2 Package. The grid Graphics Model. The grid Graphics Object Model. Developing New Graphics Functions and Objects. The Graphics Engine: Graphics Formats. Graphical Parameters. Graphics Packages: Graphics Extensions. Plot Extensions. Graphics for Categorical Data. Maps. Node-andedge Graphs. 3-D Graphics. Dynamic and Interactive Graphics. Importing Graphics. Combining Graphics Systems. Catalog no. K11535, June 2011, 546 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3176-2, $83.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

By gathering information on key demographic parameters, scientists can often predict how populations will develop in the future and relate these parameters to external influences, such as global warming. Because of their ability to easily incorporate random effects, fit state-space models, evaluate posterior model probabilities, and deal with missing data, modern Bayesian methods have become important in this area of statistical inference and forecasting. Emphasising model choice and model averaging, this book presents up-to-date methods for analysing complex ecological data. Leaders in the statistical ecology field, the authors apply the theory to a wide range of actual case studies and illustrate the methods using WinBUGS and R. It enables readers to apply the methods to their own problems with confidence. • Provides a basic introduction to Bayesian methods that assumes no prior knowledge • Analyses real-world ecological examples and interprets results • Presents detailed descriptions of methods that deal with covariate data, including missing values • Covers techniques at the forefront of research, such as model discrimination and model averaging • Implements many methods using WinBUGS and R software • Includes example data sets and codes on the book’s website

Selected Contents: Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Ecological Data. Bayesian Techniques and Tools. Ecological Applications. Appendices. References. Index. Catalog no. K10597, October 2009, 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1187-0, $86.95 / £53.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical

Spatial Data Analysis in Ecology and Agriculture Using R Richard E. Plant University of California, Davis, USA

“… an excellent treatise on applied (computational) spatial problems using R … Despite the availability of several nice text books on spatial statistics covering a wide variety of topics, there was a dearth of such books mainly catered toward ecologists and agricultural scientists interested in applied exploration of spatially referenced data. …Written in a lucid language, the author did a fabulous job in properly sequencing the concept development. … I can certainly say with confidence that this book is expected to enjoy a long shelf life. If you want to get your hands dirty with some applied spatial data analysis, I highly recommend buying it.” —Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Journal of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Statistics, October 2012

Selected Contents: Working with Spatial Data. The R Programming Environment. Statistical Properties of Spatially Autocorrelated Data. Measures of Spatial Autocorrelation. Sampling and Data Collection. Preparing Spatial Data for Analysis. Preliminary Exploration of Spatial Data. Multivariate Methods for Spatial Data Exploration. Spatial Data Exploration via Multiple Regression. Variance Estimation, the Effective Sample Size, and the Bootstrap. Measures of Bivariate Association between Two Spatial Variables. The Mixed Model. Regression Models for Spatially Autocorrelated Data. Bayesian Analysis of Spatially Autocorrelated Data. Analysis of Spatiotemporal Data. Analysis of Data from Controlled Experiments. Assembling Conclusions. Catalog no. K11009, March 2012, 648 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1913-5, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Environmental and Ecological Statistics with R Song S. Qian Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

“… Overall, I liked the book. I expect that I will be pulling examples from it when I teach methods courses to students in the sciences. … I can and do recommend it as a helpful resource …” —Jane L. Harvill, The American Statistician, November 2011

Emphasizing the inductive nature of statistical thinking, this book connects applied statistics to the environmental and ecological fields. It follows the general approach to solving a statistical modeling problem, covering model specification, parameter estimation, and model evaluation. The text explains how to conduct data analysis, discusses simulation for model checking, and presents multilevel regression models. The author uses many examples to illustrate the statistical models and presents R implementations of the models. The data sets and R scripts used in the book along with exercises and solutions are available online. • Describes each type of statistical model through examples • Explains how to conduct data analysis • Discusses simulation for model checking, an important aspect of model development and assessment • Presents multilevel regression models, such as multilevel ANOVA, multilevel linear regression, and generalized multilevel • Shows how the methods can be implemented using R Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Basic Concepts. Statistical Modeling. Advanced Statistical Modeling. References. Index. Catalog no. C6206, August 2009, 440 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-6206-9, $86.95 / £55.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical Modeling and Simulation in Ecotoxicology with Applications in MATLAB and Simulink Kenneth R. Dixon The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Dept. of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA

Exploring roles critical to environmental toxicology, this volume covers the steps in modeling and simulation from problem conception to validation and simulation analysis. Using the MATLAB® and Simulink programming languages, the book presents examples of mathematical functions and simulations, with special emphasis on how to develop mathematical models and run computer simulations of ecotoxicological processes. It also provides three individual case studies. Presented in a rigorous yet accessible style, the methodology is versatile enough to be readily applicable not only to environmental toxicology but a range of other biological fields. • Organized in the context of modeling and simulation, from conceptual design, parameter estimation, experimental design and analysis, and validation • Case studies that illustrate the modeling process • Examples and exercises using MATLAB m-files or Simulink block diagrams • Applicable to areas outside of environmental toxicology

Selected Contents: Introduction. Principles of Modeling and Simulation. Introduction to Matlab and Simulink. Introduction to Stochastic Modeling. Modeling Ecotoxicology of Individuals. Modeling Ecotoxicology of Populations, Communities, and Ecosystems. Parameter Estimation. Designing Simulation Experiments. Analysis of Simulation Experiments. Model Validation. A Model to Predict the Effects of Insecticides on Avian Populations. Case Study: Predicting Health Risk to Bottlenose Dolphins from Exposure to Oil Spill Toxicants. Case Study: Simulating the Effects of Temperature Plumes on the Uptake of Mercury in Daphnia. Index. Catalog no. K12573, August 2011, 270 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5517-1, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

GIS Applications in Agriculture Volume Three Invasive Species Edited by

Sharon A. Clay Department of Plant Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA

This volume focuses on GIS applications in the fight against invasive species, including weeds, insects, disease, and microbes. It offers practical applications for mapping and managing invasives and presents research on GIS applications in monitoring, tracking, modeling, forecasting, and managing, as well as assessing for economic and environmental impacts. The book covers a variety of agricultural settings, including annual and perennial cropland, pastures, rangeland, conservation reserve, and riparian areas such as conservation buffers. It includes an interactive CD-ROM with sample GIS applications. Catalog no. 78801, February 2011, 448 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7880-0, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis for the Life Sciences Claus Thorn Ekstrøm University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark

Helle Sørensen University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Developed from the authors’ courses at the University of Copenhagen, this text provides a computational toolbox that enables readers to perform actual analysis for real data sets and gain the confidence and skills to undertake progressively more sophisticated analyses. Though accessible with any statistical software, the text encourages a reliance on R. The authors provide a short tutorial for those new to the software and include R commands and output at the end of each chapter. Data sets are available on a supporting website. Catalog no. K11221, August 2010, 427 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-2555-6, $72.95 / £33.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical Handbook of Spatial Statistics Edited by

Alan E. Gelfand Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Peter Diggle Lancaster University, UK

Peter Guttorp University of Washington, Seattle, USA, and Norwegian Computing Center, Oslo, Norway

Montserrat Fuentes North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

Assembling a collection of very prominent researchers in the field, the Handbook of Spatial Statistics presents a comprehensive treatment of both classical and state-of-the-art aspects of this maturing area. It takes a unified, integrated approach to the material, providing cross-references among chapters. The handbook begins with a historical introduction detailing the evolution of the field. It then focuses on the three main branches of spatial statistics: continuous spatial variation (point referenced data); discrete spatial variation, including lattice and areal unit data; and spatial point patterns. The book also contains a section on space–time work as well as a section on important topics that build upon earlier chapters. By collecting the major work in the field in one source, along with including an extensive bibliography, this handbook will assist future research efforts. It deftly balances theory and application, strongly emphasizes modeling, and introduces many real data analysis examples. • Provides broad, thorough coverage of this vibrant area, from historical to contemporary topics • Focuses on continuous and discrete spatial variation, spatial point patterns, and spatiotemporal processes • Presents the theory and applications with real-world data examples • Explores the modeling advances, computational approaches, and new methodology that have emerged in recent years

Remote Sensing of Land Use and Land Cover Principles and Applications Edited by

Chandra P. Giri USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

This book discusses the fundamentals of land-use and land-cover characterization, mapping, and monitoring using remote sensing technology. After covering the basic concepts and history, it presents state-of-theart methods and techniques in data acquisition, preprocessing, classification, image interpretation, and accuracy assessment. It also includes examples of land-cover applications at global, continental, and national scales around the world. A synopsis of current knowledge and new frontiers in remote sensing of land use and land cover, this book highlights the need for better land-use and land-cover change information at multiple scales. Catalog no. 70746, May 2012, 477 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7074-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Ecosystem Function in Savannas

Measurement and Modeling at Landscape to Global Scales Edited by

Michael J. Hill University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA

Niall P Hanan Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA

Introduction. Continuous Spatial Variation. Discrete Spatial Variation. Spatial Point Patterns. SpatioTemporal Processes. Additional Topics. Index.

Spanning biophysics, biochemistry, land use change, and measuring and modeling, this book addresses the quantitative spatial and temporal dynamics of global savannas. It describes the global savanna biome in terms of broad ecological properties, temporal dynamics, disturbance levels, and human dimensions. The text examines carbon, water, energy, and trace gas fluxes for major global savanna regions. It also looks at quantitative surface properties of savannas that can be retrieved using remote sensing, presents numerical approaches to explore savanna dynamics, and explores the unification of savanna modeling and measurement.

Catalog no. C7287, March 2010, 619 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7287-7, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10258, November 2010, 623 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0470-4, $179.95 / £115.00 Also available as an eBook

• Covers multivariate spatial process models, spatial aggregation, spatial misalignment, and spatial gradients in depth • Draws on contributions from highly regarded international experts

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Statistical and Theoretical

Introduction to Systems Ecology Sven Erik Jorgensen

Edited by

Sven Erik Jorgensen

Copenhagen University of Denmark

This timely textbook also looks at how systems ecology is applied in integrated environmental management, particularly in ecological modeling and engineering and in the assessment of ecosystem health using ecological indicators. • Presents a complete and practically applicable ecosystem theory that offers a general frame of reference for ecological disciplines • Integrates four aspects of systems ecology: thermodynamics, biochemistry, network theory, and hierarchical organization • Summarizes important points at the end of each chapter • Includes plenty of examples and more than 100 exercises and problems for students to solve • Contains more than 100 black-and-white illustrations and a 32-page color insert A solutions manual and PowerPoint lecture slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Selected Contents: System Ecology: An Ecological Discipline. Part 1: Conservation of Energy and Matter. Ecosystems: Growth and Development. Irreversibility and Order: The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics. The Biochemistry of Ecosystems. The Thermodynamic Interpretation of Ecosystem Growth and Development. The Ecological Law of Thermodynamics. Part 2: Ecosystems Are Open Systems. Ecosystems Have a Hierarchical Organization. Ecosystems Have a High Diversity. Ecosystems Have a High Buffer Capacity. The Components of Ecosystems Form Ecological Networks. Ecosystems Have a Very High Content of Information. Ecosystems Have Emerging Holistic System Properties. Application of System Ecology in Ecological Subdisciplines and Environmental Management. References. Appendix. Index. Catalog no. K12561, April 2012, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5501-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Handbook of Ecological Models used in Ecosystem and Environmental Management Copenhagen University of Denmark

Written to help researchers and environmental managers tackle environmental problems, this book presents models as reference points for specific plans of action. The first part of the book focuses on the type of ecosystem, while the second focuses on the different types of environmental problems. The author explains which models to use in particular situations. Areas covered include lakes, estuaries, and rivers. Environmental problems covered include oxygen depletion, species diversity, and ground water pollution. The book includes many tables and figures throughout. • Provides models for all relevant ecosystems and environmental problems • Discusses the specific problems that apply to certain environments • Explains what models to employ for each situation • Includes tables and figures to aid with comprehension

Selected Contents: ECOSYSTEM MODELS: Lakes. Estuaries. Rivers. Coastal zones (Fjords, bays etc.). Lagoons. Grassland. Agricultural systems. Wetlands. Forests. Savanna. Natural Parks. The Atmosphere. Polar ecosystems. Mountain ecosystems. Aquaculture systems. Waste Water Systems. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS: Oxygen depletion. Eutrophication. Acid rain. Organic toxic substances. Heavy metals. Medicine in the environment. Landscape Planning. Fishery. Species diversity and alien species. The ozone layer. Global warming. Ground water pollution. State-of-the-art of the Use of Models in Environmental Management. Catalog no. K10946, April 2011, 636 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1812-1, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

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Statistical and Theoretical Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Environmental Applications and Case Studies Igor Linkov US Army Engineer Research and Development, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Emily Moberg Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

Through a collection of case studies, this book gives readers the tools to apply cutting-edge MCDA methods to their own environmental projects. Applying several methods to the case of sediment management, the authors illustrate how the methodologies differ. Case studies in nanotechnology demonstrate the application of MCDA for different aspects of emerging threat management in situations of high variability and uncertainty that require the integration of technical information and expert judgment. In addition, case studies ranging from oyster restoration to oil spill response demonstrate the broad applicability of MCDA methods to differing types of cases. Catalog no. K12453, October 2011, 204 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5318-4, $125.95 / £79.99 Also available as an eBook

Statistics for Environmental Science and Management Second Edition Bryan F.J. Manly Western EcoSystem Technology, Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Presenting a nonmathematical approach to this topic, Statistics for Environmental Science and Management introduces frequently used statistical methods and practical applications for the environmental field. This second edition features updated references and examples along with new and expanded material on data quality objectives, the generalized linear model, spatial data analysis, and Monte Carlo risk assessment. Additional topics covered include environmental monitoring, impact assessment, censored data, environmental sampling, the role of statistics in environmental science, assessing site reclamation, and drawing conclusions from data.

Fractals and Multifractals in Ecology and Aquatic Science Laurent Seuront Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia

Fractals and Multifractals in Ecology and Aquatic Science provides scientists with a basic understanding of fractals and multifractals and the techniques that utilize them in analyzing ecological phenomenon. These techniques are especially valuable for analyzing spatial data sets and physical-biological couplings at different spatial and/or temporal scales. Written in a step-by-step fashion, this volume demystifies the techniques, which are often regarded as too complex, and provides an intuitive as well as a formal perspective for a wide variety of ecological situations and their solutions. • Provides a structured approach that introduces the material in a logical sequence • Presents a wealth of applications and examples from terrestrial and aquatic ecology • Includes nonlinear analysis techniques and the application of concepts from chaos theory to problems of spatial and temporal patterns in ecological systems • Features original data analysis and simulation methods

Selected Contents: Introduction About Geometries and Dimensions Self-Similar Fractals Self-Affine Fractals Frequency Distribution Dimensions Fractal-Related Concepts: Some Clarifications Estimating Dimensions with Confidence From Fractals to Multifractals Catalog no. 2782, October 2009, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-2782-7, $93.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. C6147, October 2008, 292 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6147-5, $83.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

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