Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation (Cigliano John A.)(Paperback)

Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation (Cigliano John A.)(Paperback)

In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a powerful new concept to enable the general public, students, and volunteers to become involved in scientific research. A prime example is in biodiversity conservation, where data collection and monitoring can be greatly enhanced through citizen

Handbook of Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservation (Lepczyk Christopher A.)(Paperback)

Handbook of Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservation is the first practical and comprehensive manual for creating, implementing, or improving natural science research and monitoring projects that involve collaboration between scientists and the general public. As citizen science projects become

Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature (Kareiva Peter)(Paperback)

Focused on protecting nature and the planet, Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature contains a heavy emphasis on highlighting strategies to better connect the practice of conservation with the needs and priorities of a growing human population to give you an overview of

Marine Conservation: People, Ideas and Action (Earll Bob)(Paperback)

In the last 50 years marine conservation has grown from almost nothing to become a major topic of global activity involving many people and organisations. Marine conservation activities have been applied to a huge diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and whole seas. Many marine conservation

Conducting Research in Conservation: Social Science Methods and Practice (Newing Helen)(Paperback)

Conducting Research in Conservation is the first textbook on social science research methods written specifically for use in the expanding and increasingly multidisciplinary field of environmental conservation. The first section on planning a research project includes chapters on the need for

Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management (Fryxell John M.)(Paperback)

To understand modern principles of sustainable management and the conservation of wildlife species requires intimate knowledge about demography, animal behavior, and ecosystem dynamics. With emphasis on practical application and quantitative skill development, this book weaves together these

Introduction to Quantitative Ecology: Mathematical and Statistical Modelling for Beginners (Essington Timothy E.)(Paperback)

Environmental science (ecology, conservation, and resource management) is an increasingly quantitative field. A well-trained ecologist now needs to evaluate evidence generated from complex quantitative methods, and to apply these methods in their own research. Yet the existing books andacademic

Classroom Gems: Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Science (Dabell John)(Paperback / softback)

Drawing the Sea Near: Satoumi and Coral Reef Conservation in Okinawa (Claus C. Anne)(Paperback)

How Japanese coastal residents and transnational conservationists collaborated to foster relationships between humans and sea life Drawing the Sea Near opens a new window to our understanding of transnational conservation by investigating projects in Okinawa shaped by a 'conservation-near'

Conservation of Wildlife Popul (Mills L. Scott)(Paperback)

Population ecology has matured to a sophisticated science withastonishing potential for contributing solutions to wildlifeconservation and management challenges. And yet, much of theapplied power of wildlife population ecology remains untappedbecause its broad sweep across disparate subfields has

Conservation Physiology: Applications for Wildlife Conservation and Management (Madliger Christine L.)(Paperback)

Conservation physiology is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary field that utilizes physiological knowledge and tools to understand and solve conservation challenges. This novel text provides the first consolidated overview of its scope, purpose, and applications, with a focus on wildlife. It

Cambridge International as & a Level Marine Science Workbook (Parkin Matthew)(Paperback)

Explore the wonders of the underwater world and develop theoretical and practical marine science skills. Following extensive classroom research, this workbook has been revised by experienced teachers and examiners. The first section of the workbook includes exercises and exam-style questions for

Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture Through Creative Building (Miller John)(Paperback)

The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management (Wilson Scott)(Paperback)

Topical information on ecology, conservation and management for Scottish native woodlands This authoritative textbook provides a convenient single source of up-to-date information about the fascinating native woodland habitats of Scotland, putting these into their wider British, European and global

Primary Science: Teaching Theory and Practice (Sharp John)(Paperback)

An extensive knowledge of the primary Science curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Science in the primary classroom. This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Science that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching

Ice Hunter: A Woods Cop Mystery (Heywood Joseph)(Paperback)

Meet Grady Service: former Marine, now conservation officer, and the greatest fear of any errant hunter. In Ice Hunter--the first in the Woods Cop Mystery series set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and celebrated for its intricate plots and unforgettable characters--Service must call upon his every

Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice (McGeorge H. D.)(Paperback)

Caters for marine engineer candidates for Department of Transport Certification as Marine Engineer Class One and Class Two. It covers the various items of ships' electrical equipment and explains operating principles. David McGeorge is a former lecturer in Marine Engineering at the College of

Science and Art: The Painted Surface (Sgamellotti Antonio)(Pevná vazba)

Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of preserving the materials for the future. For

Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology (Davidson-Arnott Robin)(Paperback)

Written for anyone interested in coastal geomorphology, this is the complete guide to the processes at work on our coastlines and the resulting features seen in coastal systems across the world. Accessible to students from a range of disciplines, the quantitative approach of this book helps to

Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story about Brain Science (Fleischman John)(Paperback)

An ALA Notable Children's Book and Best Book for Young Adults Guggenheim Fellow John Fleischman separates fact from legend in this delightfully gruesome tale about Phineas Gage, the man with the hole in his skull. In 1848, Phineas Gage was just a normal man in Cavendish, Vermont, working as a

The Conservation Revolution: Radical Ideas for Saving Nature Beyond the Anthropocene (Buscher Bram)(Paperback)

A post-capitalist manifesto for conservation Conservation needs a revolution. This is the only way it can contribute to the drastic transformations needed to come to a truly sustainable model of development. The good news is that conservation is ready for revolution. Heated debates about the rise

Science and Society (Avery John Scales)(Paperback)

The latest advances and discoveries in science have made, and continue to make, a huge impact on our lives. This book is a history of the social impact of science and technology from the beginnings of civilization up to the present. The book explains how the key inventions: agriculture, writing and

Critical Care Medicine: The Essentials and More (Marini John J.)(Paperback)

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! With a full-color design and concise, easy-to-read chapters, Critical Care Medicine: The Essentials and a Bit More covers the core elements of critical care, with a unique focus on the pathophysiology underlying clinical disorders and how pathophysiologic

Islands of Abandonment (Flyn Cal)(Paperback)

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT CONSERVATION AWARD AND THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE FOR GLOBAL CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING'The most precious hymn to resilience ... written with a beautiful attention to detail ... Wonderful ' ADAM NICOLSON, winner of the 2018 Wainwright