This book provides both a compendium of evidence supporting Charles Darwin's grand theory of evolution and an overview of some of the most fascinat...

Mountain areas constitute exceptionally rich environments characterised by an extremely high biodiversity, high geomorphological dynamics, peculiar...

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of magnetohydrodynamics. Topics discussed include consideration of the problems of g...

Paleomagnetic field analysis occupies a separate place in the variety of studied physical parameters, since it assists us in obtaining specific ‘st...

In this book, the authors present new developments in quartz research. Topics discussed in this compilation include the nature of paramagnetic defe...

Human activities are changing habitats, the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and water, rate and balance of biogeochemical processes and diversi...

This book presents new and significant research results on water resources which are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to huma...

Karstified landscapes are among the most bizarre on our planet -- both above and below ground. This book takes you on a visual journey across subli...

This is a compilation of Abstracts and Introductions from a wide variety of Earth Science books Nova has published over the years. Each excerpt inc...

With increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, the extent of effects on the ocean and marine resources is an increasing ...

Ocean acidification is the process whereby seawater becomes less alkaline (or more acidic). It is a concern to Congress because of the potential ha...

Progress toward better understanding of ocean variability is closely linked to the development of signal processing tools for multi-scale analysis ...

Oceanography of the coastal zone as an interdisciplinary science has received little attention, as most of the studies focus either on the physical...

This book looks at developments in oil shale which is the largest untapped domestic resource with the greatest potential to decrease our dependence...

Fossils, and the life of the past that they represent, are themes of great interest to the general public. This book identifies and describes essen...

This is a personal account of the human side of Everett C Olson's distinguished career as a palaeobiologist. Origins and the combination of events ...

Global warming and its effects have caused a increased surge of research and funding on ocean research. This book is dedicated to new oceanographic...

The monograph presents the results of studies of the organization of terrestrial geo (eco-) systems in the Pacific mobile belt - the tectonically a...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the crystallography, chemistry and catalytic performance of perovskites. Topics ...

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of magnetohydrodynamics. Topics discussed include MHD free convection in a porous me...

Most species of anurans require ponds for reproduction. This book discusses the attributes likely to influence a pond's suitability as a spawning s...

Proper stewardship of the ocean is critical to the long-term viability of the United States. Understanding society's impact on the ocean and the oc...

In the recent past, studies on radon and their progenies have drawn a lot of attention from the scientific community and researchers, due to their ...

This title provides a basic overview of rain and how it forms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a photo glossary make this title perfect for ...

This is an exploration of the natural arches and pillars of Ohio. The heart of the book is the identification, description, and interpretation of s...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the behaviour, forecasting and distribution of rainfall variability. Topics disc...

Rainfall is often considered as the source of the hydrological cycle. Being able to forecast rainfall accurately has immense practical benefits. In...

This book provides a state of the art overview of rainfall nowcasting or short-term rainfall forecasting, which is an essential component of early ...

The concentration of production of rare earth elements (REEs) outside the United States raises the important issue of supply vulnerability. REEs ar...