Oceans and Society
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the “Oceans and Society: Blue Planet” initiative, a global effort to coordinate ocean-observing programmes for societal benefit. Readers will learn how ocean observations are integrated and applied to benefit us all.
Compelling Form
Compelling Form argues that architecture is as capable of social influence as speeches or advertisements. The book demonstrates how the visual design of diverse structures—from cathedrals to skyscrapers—affects the viewer and has lasting social impact.
Heat transfer is vital for efficient power production. This book covers efficiently utilizing energy by integrating heat exchangers into power production units. It provides descriptions of heat transfer applications in everyday life and industry, supported by practical examples.
This collection of influential essays and articles will help your community develop people-first strategies for becoming smarter and more intelligent. Learn from in-depth global examples of innovation, connectivity, sustainability, and inclusive, equitable growth.
This is the first book to form the big picture of all data analytics methods in spectroscopy. Its rigorous mathematical basis, in-depth descriptions, numerous examples, and reproducible calculations make it a valuable guide for practitioners, students, and lecturers.
This book examines why modern architecture lacks humanity and creates environmental errors. It studies historical styles to show how the evolution of design was broken in the 20th century by aggressive, reductionist ideologies that attack our inherited communities.
Sustainable Advances in Construction and Building Materials
This book explores net-zero carbon emission (NZCE) materials in India, endorsing low-carbon construction for a sustainable future. It gives the construction industry insights into creating efficient net-zero buildings that utilize cost-effective technologies to reduce emissions.
Engineering of Solid Rocket Motors
This book explores the systems engineering, production processes and performance issues of solid rockets. It discusses state-of-the-art techniques and recent developments, appealing to rocket scientists, students, and professors.
Dynamic Stereochemistry
Master dynamic stereochemistry. This guide systematically explores substitution, addition, elimination, and pericyclic reactions. Learn with clear examples and test your knowledge using the chapter exercises, which include full solutions.
This book addresses trends in renewable energy sources, energy storage, and smart systems. In addition to photovoltaic and wind generation, it considers new solutions for smart grids, energy management, and innovative renewable exploitation techniques.
The Mysteries of Mystery Snails
This book is a comprehensive review of Chinese and Japanese mystery snails around the globe. It discusses fascinating facts on their dispersal, biology, ecology, impacts, and control, drawing from more than 900 peer-reviewed articles. For anyone interested in invasive molluscs.
This book travels back in time to describe the utilization of materials both familiar and arcane. It explores their practical history in mining, metallurgy and crafts, with evidence from archaeology and geology, portraying the advances that led to modern materials science.
General Principles of Ecological Risk Assessment
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the modern concepts and tools for ecological risk assessment of environmental stressors. It describes methods to evaluate exposure and effects, with sections on bioaccumulation models, emerging stressors, and regulatory instruments.
High-performance Titanium Alloys and Lattice Structures
Explore high-performance titanium alloys and 3D-printed lattice structures. This comprehensive reference for scientists and engineers covers their design, fabrication, mechanical properties, and application in lightweight, high-strength components for sustainable engineering.
Next-Gen Solutions for Sustainable Agronomy
This book examines the technological landscape that underpins the future of sustainable agriculture. From precision farming and robotics to crop genetics, it unveils diverse tools for more efficient practices, fostering increased food production to address global food shortages.
This book explores the principles of stereoisomers in a clear, accessible manner. Covering topics like symmetry and chirality with illustrations and cartoons, it helps students prepare for exams with chapter exercises and provided solutions for self-assessment.
This book presents up-to-date research on climate and land use change impacts on water resources. Illustrated with case studies and mathematical modelling, it provides a concise overview for graduate students, engineers, and researchers in the environmental sciences.
Computational Modeling by Case Study
Mathematical models power the modern world, but they are all uncertain. This book provides techniques to quantify uncertainty, allowing you to predict and design with confidence. Learn through case studies and reproducible examples in Python adapted for your own problems.
Today We’re Alive
Wilkinson presents an exploration of the multiple narratives embedded in colonial and post-colonial history in Australia. At the heart of this research is a verbatim play, interweaving Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal testimonies about the massacre at Myall Creek in 1838.
Humankind and Nature
This publication gathers Western and Asian experts from fields like ecology, religion, and ethics to address the ecological dilemma. This collection of essays will renew awareness and stimulate reflection on the spiritual and social dimensions of climate change.
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