This book is a global synthesis of the concepts needed to understand and manage ecological responses to all types of terrestrial and aquatic disturbances. Natural disturbances such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, fires, floods, and droughts, in addition to human-caused di…
Providing a global summary of the biology of disturbance ecology, this text offers both the conceptual underpinnings and practical advice required to comprehend and address the unprecedented environmental challenges facing humans. It examines both natural and anthropogenic distu…
Every habitat on earth has been impacted by natural disturbances such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, fires, floods, and droughts. Humans have contributed many additional disturbances such as mining, urbanization, forestry, agriculture, fishing, and recreation. These anth…
Providing a global summary of the biology of disturbance ecology, this text offers both the conceptual underpinnings and practical advice required to comprehend and address the unprecedented environmental challenges facing humans. It examines both natural and anthropogenic distu…
"This text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to Mediterranean-type ecosystems with the emphasis being on the organisms that dominate these regions although their management, conservation and restoration will also be considered."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
"The world's mediterranean-type climate regions (including areas within the Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia, California, and Chile) have long been of interest to biologists by virtue of their extraordinary biodiversity and the appearance of evolutionary convergence betwee…
A practical illustrated guide to exploring, observing, and understanding nature. Chris Packham will pass on his passion for nature and make you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur naturalist. Chris Packham's Nature Handbook reveals how easy it is to enjoy and learn about p…
Using 3D maps, this atlas shows the habitats of more than 100 incredible animals and explores and explains their unique behavior. The latest exciting title in DK's popular Where on Earth? series maps out the habitats of the world's mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, invertebrates,…
"From treetop creatures to the patterns of stars in the night sky, there's lots to discover if you just look up ... Keep your eyes and ears open for buzzing insects, swooping bats, and ingenious plants, all with a story behind them. The sky stretching upward is full of enchantin…
Introduces characteristics of animal habitats including deserts, oceans, and tropical rainforests.
