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ForthcomingDue May 2011

2nd Edition. 2011. 200 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-19606-57 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50

Bookstore locationGeosciences/Geography

Fields of InterestMathematical Applications in Earth Sciences; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chem-istry and Earth Sciences

LevelProfessional/practitioner

Type of PublicationMonograph

2nd EditionPlurigaussian Simulations in Geosciences

M. Armstrong, A. G. Galli, Fontainebleau, France; H. Beucher, G. Loch, D. Renard, Centre de Géosciences, Mines-Paristech, Fontainebleau, France; B. Doligez, R. Eschard, Institut Français de Pétrole, Rueil-Malmaison, France; F. Geffroy, Fontainebleau, France

Features7 Plurigaussian simulations, now the preferred method for simulating

facies, are presented here with new case studies for both the mining & petroleum industries

7 Long awaited 2nd edition contains many updates in particular in the theory section

7 A must for geostatistics practitioners and simulation novices alike

Simulation is the fastest developing branch of geostatistics and simulating facies inside reservoirs and orebodies is the most exciting part of this. Several methods have been developed to do this (sequential indicator simulations, Boolean simulations, Markov chains and plurigaussian simulations). This book focuses on the last type of simulations. It presents the theory required to understand the method, along practical examples of applications in mining and the oil industry as well as tutorial exercises. An accompanying CD features demonstration software to illustrate how these simulations work.Since the publication of the first edition, enormous numbers of papers have appeared in the literature on the subject. Plurigaussian simulations are now the preferred method for simulating facies in both mining & the oil industry.The new edition contains new case studies in both mining & petroleum, together with an extensively updated theory section.

From the contentsIntroduction.- Basic properties of indicators.- Proportions.- Thresholds.- Variograms.- Gibbs sampler.- Case study.- Case study .- Case study.-Freeware.- References.- Index.

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2011. 800 p. (Advances in Isotope Geochemistry) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-10636-17 approx. € 199,95 | £180.007 approx. * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 287,00


Fields of InterestGeochemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Physical Geography

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationHandbook

Handbook of Environmental Isotope Geochemistry

M. Baskaran, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Presents the systematics of each isotope system together with the full

range of applications with pertinent case studies to describe their use7 Serves as a comprehensive reference to field of environmental isotope

geochemistry

Applications of radioactive and stable isotopes have revolutionized our understanding of the Earth and near-earth surface processes. The utility of the isotopes are ever-increasing and our sole focus is to bring out the applications of these isotopes as tracers and chronom-eters to a wider audience so that they can be used as powerful tools to solve environmental problems. New developments in this field remain mostly in peer-reviewed journal articles and hence our goal is to synthesize these findings for easy reference for students, faculty, regulators in governmental and non-governmental agencies, and environmental companies. While this volume maintains its rigor in terms of its depth of knowledge and quantitative information, it contains the breadth needed for wide variety problems and applications in the environmental sciences. This volume presents all of the newer and older applications of isotopes pertaining to the environmental problems in one place that is readily accessible to readers. This book not only has the depth and rigor that is needed for academia, but it has the breadth and case studies to illustrate the utility of the isotopes in a wide variety of environments (atmosphere, oceans, lakes, rivers and streams, terrestrial environments, and sub-surface environments) and serves a large audience, from students and researchers, regu-lators in federal, state and local governments, and environmental companies.

From the contentsSection-A: Foundational Chapters.- Volume-I: Section-B: Applications of Isotopes in Aquatic Systems.- Volume-I: Section-C: Applications of Isotopes in Groundwater System.- Volume-II: Section-D: Applications of Isotopes in Exploration Geochemistry.- Volume-II: Section-E: Applications of Isotopes in Atmospheric Studies.- Volume-II: Section-F: Applications to Weathering and Geomorphological Studies.- Volume-II: Section-G: Applications of Isotopes to Archaeology, Anthropology and Human Health.- Additional Chapters/Topics for consider-ation.- Applications of Isotopes to Climatic Research.




2011. X, 340 p. 100 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-17730-97 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50

Bookstore locationEnvironmental Sciences

Fields of InterestEnvironmental Management; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Biogeosciences

LevelUpper undergraduate


Perspectives of Urban EcologyEcosystems and Interactions between Humans and Nature in the Metropolis of Berlin

W. Endlicher, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Deutschland (Ed.)

Features7 Interdisciplinary (both social and natural science) approach to urban

ecology7 Berlin’s metropolitan region used as a case study7 New research findings take into account climate change, city shrinking

and demographic and economic development

This book gives an interdisciplinary overview on urban ecology. Basic understanding of ur-ban nature development and its social reception are discussed for the European Metropoli-tan Area of Berlin. Furthermore, we investigate specific consequences for the environment, nature and the quality of life for city dwellers due to profound changes such as climate change and the demographic and economic developments associated with the phenomena of shrinking cities. Actual problems of urban ecology should be discussed not only in terms of natural dimensions such as atmosphere, biosphere, pedosphere and hydrosphere but also in terms of social and cultural dimensions such as urban planning, residence and recre-ation, traffic and mobility and economic values. Our research findings focus on streets, new urban landscapes, intermediate use of brown fields and the relationships between urban nature and the well-being of city dwellers. Finally, the book provides a contribution to the international discussion on urban ecology.

From the contentsIntroduction: From Urban Nature Studies to Ecosystem Services,- 1. Particulate Matter in the Urban Atmosphere: Concentration, Distribution, Reduction. Results of Studies in the Berlin Metropolitan Area,- 2. Contamination of Urban Surface and Ground Water Resources and Impact on Aquatic Species,- 3. Urban Soils in the Vadose Zone,- 4. Plants in Urban Settings: From Patterns to Mechanisms and Ecosystem Services,- 5. New Directions in Urban Avian Ecology: Reciprocal Connections Between Birds and Humans in Cities,- 6.Changes in the Urban Economy and New Locational Systems,- 7. Remote Sensing and Spatial Modeling of the Urban Environment,- 8. Social Dimensions of Urban Restructuring: Urban Gardening, Residents'Participation, Gardening Exhibitions,- 9. From L. Wirth to E. Wirth: Integrating Effects of the Organizational Division of Labour into the Study of Urban Life,- 10. Human Perception of Urban Environment and Consequences for its Design,- 11. The Social Construc-tion of City Nature: Exploring Temporary Uses of Open Green Space in Berlin.



ForthcomingDue April 2011

2011. X, 210 p. 440 illus., 340 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-0368-17 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50

Bookstore locationGeography

Fields of InterestLandscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Cities, Countries, Regions; Sustainable Development

LevelResearch


Eco-Urban Design

J. A. Flannery, K. M. Smith, Boston Spa Media, Leeds, UK

Features7 Features fully realized projects7 Discusses projects accredited by the World Green Building Council’s

criteria7 Presents the full spectrum of eco-urban development in a single

publication7 The text is supported by more than 300 high-quality images and

100 diagrams

"Eco-Urban Design" focuses on the unprecedented challenges currently faced by architects and designers. In a world where climate change, diminishing natural resources and an increasing global population have become indisputable facts of life there is now a ris-ing demand for evolved buildings that no longer endanger the Earth's fragile ecological systems.This book endeavours to tell the positive side of the story by featuring considered design solutions provided by the world's most innovative architects and engineers. By only including realised projects which have been subjected to post construction monitoring this publication provides evidence-based information that measured reductions in carbon emissions, water and energy usage can actually be achieved in the field and not just on the drawing board.These completed projects demonstrate best practice and will inspire a new hybrid generation of designers who will combine architecture and engineering skills to resolve a key environmental challenge. Furthermore, these creative construction projects from a variety of genres including, commercial property, public buildings, social housing and private homes give testimony to the fact that investment in green archineering also provides a commercial advantage to forward thinking developers and investors.

From the contentsIntroduction.- Commercial Property. Projects: 40 Albert Road, Melbourne, Australia.- 111 South Wacker, Chicago, USA.- Horizon Serono, Geneva, Switzerland.- Norddeutschelan-desbank.- Public Buildings. Projects: California Academy of Sciences, San Fransisco, USA.- Environmental Protection Agency, Denver, USA.- Bay Educational Center, Rhode Island, USA.- Social Housing. Projects: Near North Apartments, Chicago, USA.- Thin Flats, Philadelphia, USA.- Urban Canyon, Seattle, USA.- Private Homes. Projects: Judkins Park House, Seattle, USA.- Maragarido House, Oakland, USA.



ForthcomingDue June 2011

2011. 900 p. 450 illus., 50 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series)

Bookstore locationLife Sciences

Fields of InterestAgriculture; Soil Science & Conserva-tion; Biogeosciences

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationEncyclop(a)edia

Encyclopedia of Agrophysics

J. Glinski, J. Horabik, J. Lipiec, Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland (Eds.)Advisory board: W. E. Blum, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria; J. d. Baerdemaeker, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Advisory board: C. W. Finkl, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA; R. Horn, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, Germany; Y. Pachepsky, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD, USA; E. V. Shein, Moscow State University, Russia; K. Konstankiewicz, S. Grundas, Insitute of Agrophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Lublin, Poland

Features7 Encompasses both the fundamental and the applied aspects of

agrophysics7 Provides a clear explanation of present knowledge and research in

modern agrophysics7 Presents the contributions of agrophysics to protect the environment

and improve food quality7 Suitable for scientists, environmentalists, technologists and engineers

Agrophysics is important both for research and practical use not only in agriculture, but also in areas like environmental science, land reclamation, and food processing. This Encyclope-dia of Agrophysics provides up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It complements the recently published Encyclopedia of Soil Science, (November 2007) published in the same series. In a single volume, a collection of about 250 informative articles and 400 glossary terms cover-ing all aspects of agrophysics are presented. The authors are renowned specialists in various aspects in agrophysics from a wide variety of countries.

From the contentsAbsorption.- Acoustic tomography.- Adherence.- Adhesion.- Adsorption complex.- Adsorp-tion energy and surface heterogeneity.- Advances in soil water system.- Aeration.- Aeration and soil enzymes.- Aerial photography.- Aerial photography use for soils and plants.- After-effect.- After- effect phenomenon in environment.- Aggregate-size distribution.- Agricultural products.- Agrophysical metrology.- Agrophysical objects (soils, plants, plant materials, plant products, near ground atmosphere, animals).- Agrophysical relations.- Agrophysics – Physics applied to agriculture.- Agrophysics in modern technologies.- Air dry.- Air entry value.- Air porosity.- Air space ratio.- Amelioration.- Anaerobiosis.- Anaerobiosis and its role in environ-ment.- Angle of friction.- Angle of reflection.- Angle of refraction.- Angle of repose.- Angle of shearing resistance.- Angle of slide.- Angle of torsion.- Anion exchange.- Anthric satura-tion.- Apparent cohesion.- Apparent density.- Apparent features of soils and plant materials.- Apparent specific gravity.- Apparent viscosity.- Apparent volume.- Apparent weight.- Atmo-sphere near ground (Microclimate).- Bedrock.- Bending force.- Bending load.

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2nd ed. 2011. XX, 950 p. 500 illus., 100 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series)


Fields of InterestGeophysics/Geodesy; Geology; Geophysics and Environmental Physics



2nd EditionEncyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics

H. Gupta, (Ed.)Editorial board: K. Arora, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India; A. Cazenave, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Toulouse, France; E. R. Engdahl, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA; R. Kind, Deutsches GeoForschungszentrum Potsdam, Germany; A. Manglik, S. Roy, K. Sain, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India; S. Uyeda, Tokai University, Japan

Features7 Provides a single unique reference for the rapidly growing field of Solid

Earth Geophysics7 Offers a cross-disciplinary coverage, drawing from many disciplines of

Solid Earth Geophysics7 Would be an available easy reference to a wide range of experts from

allied professions7 No other equivalent publication available7 Rigorous content structuring makes general as well as specialized

topics accessible to readers

The past few decades have witnessed the growth of the Earth Sciences in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the planet that we live on. This development addresses the challenging endeavor to enrich human lives with the bounties of Nature as well as to preserve the planet for the generations to come. Solid Earth Geophysics aspires to define and quantify the internal structure and processes of the Earth in terms of the principles of physics and forms the intrinsic framework, which other allied disciplines utilize for more specific investigations. The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics was published in 1989 by Van Nostrand Reinhold publishing company. More than two decades later, this new volume, edited by Prof. Harsh K. Gupta, represents a thoroughly revised and expanded reference work. It brings together more than 200 articles covering established and new concepts of Geophysics across the various sub-disciplines such as Gravity, Geod-esy, Geomagnetism, Seismology, Seismics, Deep Earth Processes, Plate Tectonics, Thermal Domains, Computational Methods, etc. in a systematic and consistent format and standard. It is an authoritative and current reference source with extraordinary width of scope. It draws its unique strength from the expert contributions of editors and authors across the globe. It is designed to serve as a valuable and cherished source of information for current and future generations of professionals.


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ForthcomingDue March 2011

7 Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK 2nd ed 2011. X, 350 p. 145 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-04682-77 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50


Fields of InterestGeophysics/Geodesy; Oceanography; Environmental Physics

LevelResearch


2nd EditionThe Drift of Sea Ice

M. Leppäranta, University of Helsinki, Finland

Features7 Presents the theory, observations, mathematical modeling techniques

and applications of sea ice drift science7 Explains analytical modeling in one chapter to increase the

understanding of the physics of this topic7 Gives a collection of worked examples on sea ice dynamics7 Details the derivation of the fundamental laws of sea ice dynamics in

an understandable form7 Provides mathematical models to make this an excellent source book

for research scientists on polar oceans and freezing marginal seas and climate change researchers

7 Teaches methods for local and regional ice forecasting for ice engineering applications

7 Analyses the system of equations for the general properties of sea ice drift and the derivation of the free drift model and analytical models for ice drift in the presence of internal friction

7 Presents the construction of numerical ice drift models7 Makes an excellent source book for climate research concerning the

role of sea ice dynamics in the global climate

The Second Edition of The Drift of Sea Ice presents the fundamental laws of sea ice drift which come from the material properties of sea ice and the basic laws of mechanics. The resulting system of equations is analysed for the general properties of sea ice drift, the free drift model and analytical models for ice drift in the presence of internal friction, and the construction of numerical ice drift models is detailed. This second edition of a much lauded work, unique on this topic in the English language, has been revised, updated and expanded with much new information and outlines recent results, in particular in relation to the cli-mate problem, mathematical modelling and ice engineering applications. The current book presents the theory, observations, mathematical modelling techniques, and applications of sea ice drift science. The theory is presented from the beginning on a graduate student level, so that students and researchers coming from other fields such as physical oceanography, meteorology, physics, engineering, environmental sciences or geography can use the book as a source book or self-study material. First the drift ice mate-rial is presented ending with the concept of ‘ice state’ – the relevant properties in sea ice dynamics. Ice kinematics observations are widely presented with the mathematical analysis methods, and thereafter come drift ice rheology – to close the triangle material – kinematics – stress. The momentum equation of sea ice is derived in detail and its general properties are carefully analysed. Then follow two chapters on analytical models: free drift and drift in the presence of internal friction: These are very important tools in understanding the dynamical behaviour of sea ice. The last topical chapter is numerical models, which are the modern tool to solve ice dynamics problem in short term and long term problems. The closing chapter summarises sea ice dynamics applications and the need of sea ice dynamic knowledge and gives some final remarks on the future of this branch of science.





2nd Edition 2011. 565 p. 182 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 751) HardcoverISBN 978-1-61779-150-57 approx. € 119,95 | £106.507 approx. * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 169,00


Fields of InterestBiochemistry, general; Biomaterials; Biomedical Engineering


Type of PublicationContributed volume

2nd EditionBioconjugation ProtocolsStrategies and Methods

S. S. Mark, Pacific Biosciences, Menlo Park, CA, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Readily reproducible techniques for synthesizing functional

biomolecular reagents7 Emphasis on the interplay of advanced organic synthesis, molecular

biology, surface biotechnology and biomaterials engineering7 Step-by-step laboratory protocols for the preparation of protein,

nucleic acid, glycosyl and lipid conjugates7 Applications ranging from novel biomedical diagnostics to

therapeutics and biomaterials

Contemporary approaches to the synthesis of chemically modified biomacromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates) not only require efficient means to control conjugation and the specific site of attachment of the conjugated moiety but also the ef-fective use of recent developments in the fields of pharmaceutical chemistry, biomolecular/polymer engineering, and nanobiotechnology. In this second edition of Bioconjugation Protocols: Strategies and Methods, expert researchers update the classic methods and introduce valuable new approaches that go beyond basic conjugation techniques to include elements from advanced organic synthesis, molecular biology, surface biotechnology, materials science, and nanobioscience/engineering. These readily reproducible methods cover the preparation of biomolecular conjugates using a variety of labeling techniques and semisynthetic approaches. Additional chapters address the biofunctionalization of surface structures, including organic/inorganic thin films, as well as various types of nanostructures (magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and silicon nanowire devices). All the protocols follow the successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, each one offering step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, lists of the necessary equipment and reagents, and tips on trouble-shooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and highly practical, Bioconjugation Protocols: Strategies and Methods, Second Edition offers both novice and experienced researchers access to the broad array of techniques needed to carry out the semisynthesis of functional biomolecular reagents and/or the biofunctionalization of surfaces and structures of unique interest for a wide variety of applications, ranging from novel biomedical diagnos-tics to powerful new therapeutics to advanced biomaterials.

From the contentsSite-Specific Labeling of Proteins for Single-Molecule FRET Measurements Using Genetically Encoded Ketone Functionalities.- Enzymatically-Catalyzed Conjugation of a Biodegradable Polymer to Proteins and Small Molecules Using Microbial Transglutaminase.- Synthesis of Drug/Dye-Incorporated Polymer-Protein Hybrids.- Dye/DNA Conjugates as Multiple Labels for Antibodies in Sensitive Fluorescence Immunoassays.- Chemoselective Modification of Viral Proteins Bearing Metabolically Introduced ‘Clickable’ Amino Acids and Sugars.- Prepara-tion of Peptide and Other Biomolecular Conjugates through Chemoselective Ligations.- New Fluorescent Substrates of Microbial Transglutaminase and Its Application to Peptide Tag-Directed Covalent Protein Labeling.




7 Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company 7 Distribution rights of print edition for SAARC countries: Capital Publishing Company 2011. X, 440 p. 215 illus., 15 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-1161-77 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00


Fields of InterestMineralogy; Economic Geology; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

LevelUpper undergraduate

Type of PublicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Applied MineralogyApplications in Industry and Environment

S. Mukherjee, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata, India

Features7 Emphasises the multidisciplinary nature of Mineralogy 7 This book covers all the fields where basic mineralogy is used 7 Covers the application of mineralogy in various commercial fields 7 Analytical techniques are described and applied to particular problems

This book covers the entire spectrum of mineralogy and consolidates its applications in vari-ous fields. Its starts (Part I) with the very basic concept of mineralogy describing in detail the implications of the various aspects of mineral chemistry, crystallographic structures and their effects producing different mineral properties. Part II of the book describes different aspects of mineralogy used to extend the studies of geothermobarometry, mineral thermodynam-ics and phase diagrams, mineral exploration and analysis, including some aspects of marine minerals etc. The book finally handles the applications in industrial, medicinal and environ-mental mineralogy along with precious – semiprecious stone studies. The various analytical techniques, their significance in handling specific types of mineralogical problems are also well covered.

From the contentsIntroduction.- Part-I: Essentials of Mineralogy.- Minerals and Their Chemical Classification.- Mineral Crystals and Structural Classification.- Mineral Chemistry.- Physical Properties.- Opti-cal Mineralogy and Its Uses.- Special Mineral Properties and Related Structures.- Descriptive Mineralogy.- Part – II: Mineral Transformations and Their Effects.- Energetics, Thermodynam-ics and Stability of Minerals.- Origin of Minerals and Their Transformations in Nature under various Environmental Conditions.- Mineral Deposits and Their Characteristics.- Marine Minerals in Different Environments.- Minerals and Mineral Associations as Geothermometers and Geobarometers.- Part-III: Mineral Analysis, Industry and Environment.- Common Analyti-cal Techniques in Mineralogical Studies.- Precious and Semiprecious Stones.- Mineralogy in Exploration of Mineral Deposits using Magnetic, Electrical and Gravitational Properties.- Synthesis of Selected Minerals (Crystals) in Laboratory and Industry.- Industrial Mineralogy: Mineral Processing, Beneficiations and Other Related Mineral Usage.- Environmental Miner-alogy.- Concept of Geomedicine and Medicinal Mineralogy.




2011. X, 290 p. 89 illus. (Strategies for Sustainability, Volume) HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-1103-77 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50

Bookstore locationEnvironmental Sciences

Fields of InterestEnvironmental Engineering/Biotech-nology; Math. Appl. in Environmental Science; Civil Engineering



Drinking Water TreatmentFocusing on Appropriate Technology and Sustainability

C. Ray, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA; R. Jain, University of the Pacific, Stockton, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Describes sustainable and low-cost technologies to produce drinking

water accessibilities for people in developing and developed countries at a low cost

7 Focuses on the water treatment methods solar distillation and pasteurization, membrane desalination and natural riverbank filtration

Sustainable technologies for water supply are urgently needed if water has to be supplied to billions of less fortunate people with inadequate access to water. These technologies must be simple, less expensive, less energy intensive, and easy to maintain for their adaptation among the poor masses. Four appropriate technologies are discussed here: solar pasteuriza-tion, membrane desalination, natural filtration (riverbank filtration), and solar distillation. So-lar pasteurization can be a useful means of producing water at remote, but sunny locations where fuel may not be easily available for boiling water. Membrane desalination will remain as a viable means of drinking water production for individual households to large communi-ties. Various membrane filtration techniques as well as the means to “democratize” mem-brane filtration have been presented. Riverbank filtration is a “natural” filtration technique where drinking water is produced by placing wells on the banks of rivers. The riverbed/bank material and the underlying aquifer act as natural filters to remove pollutants from river water. Solar distillation can be a viable method of drinking water production for individual households to small communities without the input of external energy. Sustainability frame-work and technology transfer are discussed through transdisciplinary analysis.

From the contents1. INTRODUCTION.- 2. DRINKING WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY—COMPARATIVE ANALY-SIS.-3. SOLAR PASTEURIZATION.-4. MEMBRANE DESALINATION.-5. BANK FILTRATION AS NATURAL FILTRATION6. SOLAR DISTILLATION.-7. TRANSDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS.




2011. 500 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-11637-77 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50


Fields of InterestPlant Anatomy/Development; Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeog-raphy; Wood Science & Technology

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationAtlas

Atlas of Stem Anatomy in Herbs, Shrubs and TreesVolume 1

F. H. Schweingruber, Institut for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland; A. Börner, E. Schulze, Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany

Features7 Presents a taxonomical and ecological evaluation of stem anatomical

features of all life forms of dicotyledonous Angiosperms7 Contains more than 2000 color illustrations7 Has a high aesthetic value7 Opens vast fields of research for dendrochronology, wood anatomy,

taxonomy and ecology

This work, published in two volumes, contains descriptions of the wood and bark anatomies of 3000 dicotyledonous plants of 120 families, highlighting the anatomical and phylogenetic diversity of dicotyledonous plants of the Northern Hemisphere. The first volume principally treats families of the Early Angiosperms, Eudicots, Core Eudicots and Rosids, while the second concentrates on the Asterids. Presented in Volume 1 are microsections of the xylem and phloem of herbs, shrubs and trees of 1200 species and 85 families of various life forms of the temperate zone along altitudinal gradients from the lowland at the Mediterranean coast to the alpine zone in Western Europe. The global perspective of the findings is underlined by the analysis of 500 species from the Caucasus, the Rocky Mountains and Andes, the subtropi-cal zone on the Canary Islands, the arid zones in the Sahara, in Eurasia, Arabia and Southwest North America, and the boreal and arctic zones in Eurasia and Canada. The presence of annual rings in all life forms demonstrates that herbs and dwarf shrubs are an excellent tool for the reconstruction of annual biomass production and the interannual dynamic of plant associations. The common principle of the anatomical expression of secondary growth is a key factor in understanding evolution and adaptation processes in all life forms, from the 2 cm tall whitlow grass (Draba arctica) in the arctic to the 40 m tall beech (Fagus sylvatica) in Central European managed forests. The study opens vast fields of research for dendrochro-nology, wood anatomy, taxonomy and ecology.

From the contents1 Introduction.- 2 Material and Method.- 3 Vegetation and Plant Parameters.- 4 Definition of Anatomical Features.5 Monographic Descriptions: 86 familes (Aizoaceae – Zygophyllaceae) mainly belonging to the Magnolids, Eurosids I and II and Rosids. References.- Alphabetic List of Species.




2011. 1000 p. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series)


Fields of InterestHydrogeology; Physical Geography; Climate Change

LevelResearch


Encyclopedia of Snow, Ice and Glaciers

V. P. Singh, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA; P. Singh, Hydro Tasmania Consulting, New Delhi, India; U. K. Haritashya, University of Dayton, OH, USA (Eds.)Advisory board: M. P. Bishop, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USA; Advisory board: H. Björnsson, Institute of Earth Sciences, Reykjavík, Iceland; W. Haeberli, University of Zurich, Switzerland; J. Oerlemans, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands; J. F. Shroder, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, USA; M. Tranter, University of Bristol, UK

Features7 Presents up-to-date information7 Comprises an extensive source of literature7 Provides comprehensive coverageIncludes research and teaching

material

The Earth’s cryosphere includes snow, glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets, ice shelves, sea ice, river ice, lake ice and frozen ground. It also contains seventy-five percent of the world’s fresh wa-ter. Because it plays a vital role in controlling the global climate system, and because it pro-vides direct visible evidence of the effect of climate change, it is crucial that we understand its complex dynamics. This reference not only focuses on various aspects of snow, ice and glaciers; it also covers other cryospheric branches, offering the latest information and basic concepts on all relevant fields. The array of topics it covers is as vast and comprehensive as the audience it’s intended to serve, everyone from geologists and geographers to climatolo-gists and hydrologists as well as a broad spectrum of civil, agricultural and environmental engineers.

From the contentsAblation zone.- Ablation/melting.- Ablation-dominant medial.- Ablatometer.- Abrasion.- Abrasive wear (corrasion).- Accumulation zone.- Accumulation-area ratio (AAR).- Acidity of glacier ice.- Active ice rafting.- Active layer thickness.- Active subsole drift.- Advancing of glaciers.- Aerial photogrammetry.- Aerial reconnaissance.- Aggradation.- Aggregate of ice grains.- Aggregation of snow crystals.- Air-borne survey.- Albedo.- Albedo (snow, ice).- Alps.- Anchor ice.- Ancient ice ages.- Andes.- Anions.- Annual ablation.- Annual accumulation.- An-nual mass balance.- Annual push moraine.- Antarctic Peninsula.- Antarctica.- Anticline.- An-tidunes.- Appalachian Plateau.- Apron (glacier snout).- Arctic ice.- Artificial modification of snowfall.- Atomic bomb record in ice.- Avalanches and glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs): Avalanches.- Balance year.- Basal melting.- Basal moraine.- Base flow /groundwater flow.- Bed (bottom) topography.- Bed load.- Bed roughness.- Bed strength.- Bedforms (fluvial).- Bottom melting or undermelt (ice shelf ).- Boulder.- Brash ice.- Breaching of lakes.- Buried glacier ice.- Cascade Mountains, USA.- Cascade system.- Catchment routing.- Cations.- Cau-casus Mountains.- Cavitation erosion.- Cavities (between points of contact).- Changes in glacier extent and volumes.cial lake.


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2nd Ed. 2011. 185 p. 25 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 735) HardcoverISBN 978-1-61779-091-17 € 94,95 | £85.507 * € (D) 101,60 | € (A) 104,45 | sFr 136,50


Fields of InterestBiochemistry, general; Biomedicine general



2nd EditionTelomeres and TelomeraseMethods and Protocols

Z. Songyang, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Features cutting-edge protocols from this expanding and celebrated

field of study7 Details biochemical, molecular, and proteomic approaches7 Contains expert tips and key implementation advice

New and rapid advances in technology have equipped us with a variety of tools and plat-forms to ask fundamental questions of telomere regulation and have allowed investigators to carry out experiments using diverse model systems. For example, proteomic, genomic, and molecular approaches have afforded us unprecedented insight into the complex protein interaction networks at work on the telomere chromatin and the detailed information regarding telomere dynamics in response to stress or stimuli. Telomeres and Telomerase: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition builds upon the telomerase assays featured in the popular first edition to encompass many different assays that allow investigators to query the function of telomere proteins and the responses of the telomere DNA, including detailed examinations of biochemical, molecular, and proteomic approaches. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and expert tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Telomeres and Telomerase: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as an ideal, up-to-date guide for investigators further pursing this vital field of study.

From the contentsIntroduction to Telomeres and Telomerase.- Analysis of Average Telomere Length in Cultured Human Cells.- Telomere Length Analysis by Quantitative Fluorescent In situ Hybridization (Q-FISH).- Telomere Strand-Specific Length Analysis by Fluorescent In situ Hybridization (Q-CO-FISH).- Telomere G-Overhang Length Measurement Method 1: The DSN Method.- Telomere G-Overhang Length Measurement Method 2: G-Tail Telomere HPA.- Telomere Terminal G/C Strand Synthesis: Measuring Telomerase Action and C-rich Fill-In.- G-Quadruplex Structures and G-Quadruplex-Interactive Compounds.- Analysis of Yeast Telomerase by Primer Exten-sion Assays.- Telomeric Repeat Amplification Protocol (TRAP): Measuring the Activity of the Telomerase.- CO-FISH, COD-FISH, ReD-FISH, SKY-FISH.- Visualization of Human Telomerase Localization by Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques.- Cytogenetic Analysis of Telomere Dysfunction.- Probing the Telomere Damage Response.- Analysis of Telomere Proteins by Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP).- Studying of Telomeric Protein-Protein Interactions by Bi-Molecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC) and Peptide Array-Based Assays.- Hu-man Telomere POT1-TPP1 Complex and Its Role in Telomerase Activity Regulation.





3rd Edition. 2011. 450 p. 84 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 746) HardcoverISBN 978-1-61779-125-37 approx. € 104,95 | £93.007 approx. * € (D) 112,30 | € (A) 115,45 | sFr 148,00


Fields of InterestBiochemistry, general



3rd EditionReceptor Signal Transduction ProtocolsThird Edition

G. B. Willars, R. J. Challiss, Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK (Eds.)

Features7 Acknowledges the constant evolution of the GPCR field with

up-to-date methodologies7 Contains detailed revisions of chapters from the prior editions as

well as a considerable amount of completely new material7 Features expert tips and key implementation advice

As our understanding of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signal transduction continues to grow, we cannot help but be struck by the emerging complexity and the ability of this recep-tor superfamily to continually surprise us as new facets are discovered. In this third edition of Receptor Signal Transduction Protocols, the expert contributors have taken into account the constant evolution of the GPCR field and dealt with methods that allow researchers to address many of the important rising issues. Serving as a companion to the previous edi-tions, this volume contains thorough revisions of some core chapters, the complete rewriting of others to encompass new technological developments since the publication of the prior editions, and the commissioning of brand new, cutting-edge chapters to expand on previous coverage. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to the respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshoot-ing and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and up-to-date, Receptor Signal Transduction Protocols, Third Edition serves the scientific community with a broad collection of the cur-rent, practical methodologies in this highly promising field.

From the contentsInducible Expression of G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Transfected Cells.- Using the Flp-InTM T-RexTM System to Regulate GPCR Expression.- Viral Infection for GPCR Expression in Eukaryotic Cells.- Generation of Epitope-Tagged GPCRs.- The Use of Site-Directed Mutagene-sis to Study GPCRs.- Approaches to Study GPCR Regulation in Native Systems.- Heterologous Expression of GPCRs in Fission Yeast.- Radioligand Binding Methods for Membrane Prepara-tions and Intact Cells.- Quantification of GPCR mRNA Using Real-Time RT-PCR.- Determining Allosteric Modulator Mechanism of Action: Integration of Radioligand Binding and Function-al Assay Data.- Design and Use of Fluorescent Ligands to Study Ligand-Receptor Interactions in Single Living Cells.- Examining Site-Specific GPCR Phosphorylation.- Ubiquitination of GPCRs.- [35S]GTPγS Binding as an Index of Total G-Protein and Gα-Subtype-Specific Activa-tion by GPCRs.- Using Calcium Imaging as a Readout of GPCR Activation.- Measuring Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Cyclic AMP Signaling in Real-Time Using FRET-Based Biosensors.- De-termining the Activation of Rho as an Index of Receptor Coupling to G12/13 Proteins.- The Use of Translocating Fluorescent Biosensors for Real-Time Monitoring of GPCR-Mediated Signaling Events.- Study of GPCR-Protein Interactions Using Gel Overlay Assays and Glutathi-one-S-Transferase-Fusion Protein Pull-Downs.- Study of GPCR-Protein Interactions by BRET.- Time Resolved FRET Strategy with Fluorescent Ligands to Analyze Receptor Interactions in Native Tissues: Application to GPCR Oligomerization.




ForthcomingDue April 2011

2011. XIV, 266 p. 60 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-0382-77 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50

Bookstore locationGeography

Fields of InterestLandscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Physical Geography

LevelResearch


Eco-city PlanningPolicies, Practice and Design

T. Wong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; B. Yuen, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Eds.)

Features7 Highlights the eco-city development experience in Asia, China, and

the United Kingdom, and references European cases7 Written from a strong, planning-orientated perspective7 Covers eco-city consideration in the area of housing, from slum

sustainable development in Kenya to high-density, high-rise public housing sustainable development in Singapore

Eco-city planning is a key element of urban land use planning in perspective and of ongoing debate of environmental urban sustainable development with a spatial and practical dimen-sion. The conceptual basis of ecological planning is that we can no longer afford to be merely human-centred in approach. Instead, the interdependency of human and non-human species has forced us to appreciate the ‘rights’ and ‘intrinsic values’ of non-human species in our pursuit for a sustainable ecosystem. This volume has as approach an emphasis on envi-ronmental planning policies whereby, for example, energy saving, anti-pollution measures, use of non-car modes, construction of green buildings, safeguarding of nature and natural habitats in urban areas, and use of more renewable resources are promotional norms. Their aims and leading outcome serve to protect the Earth from adverse effects of global warming and different sources of pollution threatening the quality of life of human societies.

From the contentsPreface.- Introductory chapter.- How cities can enter the ecological age.- Are examples of ecological cities from China, Europe and Singapore useful for developing countries? - Secur-ing cities and their urbanities through ecoinfrastructures, feedback loop urbanisms and networks of zerocarbon settlement.- Cities and eco-tourism for the 21th century.- Down with ECO -towns! Up with ECO-communities or is there a need for model eco-towns?- Eco-cities in China: pearls in the sea of degrading urban environments?- Green urbanism: rejuvenating of mature housing estates in Singapore.- The challenges of sustainable urban development: the case of Iskandar development region, Malaysia.- Presentation of ecological footprint infor-mation: a re-examination.- Towards sustainable architecture: the transformation of the built environment in Istanbul, Turkey.- Urban air quality management: detecting and improving indoor ambient air quality.- Index.



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