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This edition of an established textbook on the ecology of freshwaters which traces the progression of water from rain, through upland streams, flood-plain rivers, lakes and estuaries, has been completely revised. In this edition greater emphasis has been placed on flowing waters and applied ecology, and a feature of the book is that applications, such as pollution, water management and conservation, have been integrated into the book as a whole and not relegated to a separate section. ... Read more

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This 33-chapter volume presents a critical examination of the importance of stable isotopes in understanding key plant metabolic processes.

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* Carbon isotope analyses for estimates of plant water use and metabolism
* Integrated estimates of stress impacts and life history in ecological systems
* Hydrogen and oxygen isotope analyses for evaluating water sources and transpiration
* Use of stable isotopes in scaling from leaf to global levels
* Sections include:
* History and Theoretical Considerations
* Ecological Aspects of Carbon Isotope Variation
* Agricultural Aspects of Carbon Isotope Variation
* Genetics and Isotopic Variation
* Water Relations and Isotopic Composition ... Read more

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This book illustrates the interactions of local-level actors and institutions which govern the management of resources at regional and national levels. It discusses irrigated agriculture, an ideal illustration of resource management's linkage of political power, technology, and the influence of unpredictable, uncontrollable forces of nature. The work attempts to delineate processes of change in a complex geopolitical and economic environment, where crises of various origins--climatic, political, technological and economic--present both obstacles and opportunities to resource managers at all levels. By placing the study of ecological management practices in time, the study directs our focus to accounting for change. The emphasis of this book is on opportunistic responses to crises which arise inevitably in the course of events. The case examined here, the water crisis in Israel, is closely connected to global conflict centered in the Middle East. The information provided in this study is important to an understanding of the local actors in this situation. ... Read more

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Contributed articles. ... Read more

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The Primary Ecology Series focuses on instilling in children a deeprespect for the living world.Students will take part in composting and learn why water,air, and even color are so essential to life.Children will understand the connectionbetween themselves and other living and non-living things. ... Read more

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Instructions for experiments illustrating the characteristics of a freshwater ecosystem, water pollution, and water purification. ... Read more

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Explains the interrelationships between plants and animals in seashore, pond, marsh, and river environments. ... Read more

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This volume contains the results of the workshop on ParameterIdentification and Inverse Problems in Hydrology, Geology and Ecology,held in Karlsruhe, Germany, and represents a balanced selection ofcontributions from the various groups of participants. The reviewed, invited and contributed articles are grouped accordingto the broad headings of hydrology, non-linear diffusion and soilphysics, geophysical methods, mathematical analysis of inverse andill-posed problems and parallel algorithms for inverse problems. The book also contains the three-lecture tutorial `Introduction toInverse Problems of Non-linear Partial Differential Equations forPhysicists, Scientists and Engineers' by Paul DuChateau, held at theWorkshop. Audience: Applied mathematicians, engineers and geoscientistsworking in the fields of numerical methods and analysis of inverse andill-posed problems, hydrology, ecology, soil sciences, geophysics,porous media research, water resource planning and management, andnuclear waste management. ... Read more

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Temporary fresh waters, whether seasonal rivers, streams, ponds or microhabitats such as a hollowed tree trunk or pitcher plant reservoirs, exhibit amplitudes in both physical and chemical parameters which are much greater than those found in most water bodies. Organisms that live in these types of habitat have, therefore, to be particularly well adapted to these conditions if they are to survive. Survival often depends on exceptional physiological tolerance or effective immigration and emigration abilities.

This book is one of the very few available on the subject and should be of great interest to freshwater ecologists and zoologists and botanists concerned with adaptation to extreme environments. ... Read more

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TThe author explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean. ... Read more

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Cute little book
My kids both enjoyed listening to the story about water and where it goes and what it does. It's a nice little educational book. ... Read more

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Streams around the world flow toward the sea in floodplains.All along this transit, there is exchange of water between the stream itself and the surrounding sediments which form the floodplain.Many chemical, biological, and geological processes occur when water moves back and forth between streams and these flood plain sediments.Streams and Groundwaters focuses on the consequences of water flow between streams, their underlying sediments, and surrounding landscapes.Certain to appeal to anyone interested in stream ecology, the management of stream ecosystems, or landscape ecology, this volume should become a oft-opened reference. ... Read more

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Water is our most essential element. Every day we drink it, bathe in it, cook with it and wash with it. What do we know about our water? Where does it come from? Is it clean? Is it healthy? Perhaps it is polluted or toxic. Perhaps what comes out of our faucet is making us sick. Perhaps we are slowly poisoning our bodies. Or perhaps not, depending upon our water source and treatment method."Pure Water" engages all of these questions and more. Here the latest scientific discoveries about water and its many magical and healing properties are unveiled. Here the latest research on water pollutants and contamination sources are exposed. Here we discover our options for home filtration, the truth about bottled water, and the facts on water treatment. From "Pure Water" we gain clarity regarding the epidemic of dehydration, and discover how to use water to heal and feel better every day. ... Read more

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This book contains five sections encompassing major aspects of water resources planning and management. Beginning with a discussion of water resources planning in the first section, the papers go on to discuss water pricing in Section 2, water resources management in Section 3, operation of water resources systems in Section 4, and impact of climate change in Section 5. ... Read more

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* The WWDR is the one and only joint UN publication on freshwater resources and, consequently, is the most comprehensive and the most authoritative.

* Provides an authoritative assessment of the world’s progress towards water-related development goals set out by the Millennium Declaration and the International Decade for Action: Water for Life.

* The third WWDR takes a new approach and conceptual framework to its assessment of global freshwater resources.

The United Nations World Water Development Report, published every three years, is a comprehensive review providing an authoritative picture of the state of the world’s freshwater resources. It offers best practices as well as in-depth theoretical analyses to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector. It is the only report of its kind, resulting from the collaboration and contributions of the 26 UN agencies, commissions, program, funds, secretariats and conventions that have a significant role in addressing global water concerns.

This two volume set is comprised of the main book (which includes a CD-Rom) and separate volume of Case Studies. Published jointly with UNESCO ... Read more