appletreeblog.com Forum » appletree Forum

[Book] Global Warming

(5 posts)
  • Started 10 months ago by squashed
  • Latest reply from joseph001

  1. squashed
    Member

    Global Warming: The Complete Briefing

    By John Houghton

    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Number Of Pages: 382
    Publication Date: 2004-09-06
    ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521528747
    ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521528740
    Binding: Paperback

    John Houghton explores the scientific basis of global warming and the likely impacts of climate change on human society in this comprehensive guide to the subject. He then addresses the action that could be taken by governments, industry and individuals to mitigate the effects of global warming. Previous Edition Hb (1997): 0-521-62089-9 Previous Edition Pb (1997): 0-521-62932-2

    http://rapidshare.com/files/137717006/0521528747.rar

    Posted 10 months ago #
  2. squashed
    Member

    Encyclopedia of Environmental Global Change 5 Volume Set

    Encyclopedia of Environmental Global Change 5 Volume Set
    Wiley | ISBN 0471977969 | 2002-06-15 | PDF |3000 pages | 31.31 MB

    The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change is the first major reference work in this multi-disciplinary field, and presents...

    * Outstanding authorship and high quality editing
    * Comprehensive coverage with over 3,800 pages in 5 volumes
    * Over 500 articles, 100 biographies, 150 definitions and 100 acronyms
    * Extensive bibliographies with up-to-date references

    ABOUT THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

    The Wiley Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change has been published to meet the need for a comprehensive integrated reference in this burgeoning field. It consists of five volumes of inter-related material:

    Volume 1: The Earth System: Physical and Chemical Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

    Volume 2: The Earth System: Biological and Ecological Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

    Volume 3: Causes and Consequences of Global Environmental Change

    Volume 4: Responding to Global Environmental Change

    Volume 5: Social and Economic Dimensions of Global Environmental Change

    # Each volume contains articles of between 1,000 and 10,000 words on major topics
    # Articles contain an abstract written for the non-specialist, followed by the main text which provides greater detail for the specialist
    # Biographies of distinguished environmental scientists discuss their contributions to a better understanding of global environmental change
    # Definitions of international terms and descriptions of acronyms of international and regional programs and agencies provide a quick reference source for the environmental scientist and student
    # Presents a thematic approach and includes theory, empirical studies and applications emphasising the inter-relationship between various disciplines and systems

    http://www.arab-eng.org/vb/t94641.html

    (need to find in a single file, instead of CD)

    Posted 10 months ago #
  3. squashed
    Member

    The Encyclopedia of World Climatology (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series)'
    Springer| ISBN 1402032641 | 2005-08-01 | PDF | 854 pages | 58.57 MB

    A successor to the 1986 Encyclopedia of Climatology, this compendium provides a clear explanation of current knowledge and research directions in modern climatology. This new encyclopedia emphasizes climatological developments that have evolved over the past twenty years. It offers more than 200 informative articles prepared by 150 experts on numerous subjects, ranging from standard areas of study to the latest research studies. The relationship between climatology and both physical and social science is fully explored, as is the significance of climate for our future well-being. The information is organized for speedy access. Entries are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, thoroughly indexed, and cross-referenced. Every entry contains useful citations to additional source materials.

    http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/encyclopedia_dictionary/1402032641.html

    Posted 10 months ago #
  4. squashed
    Member

    S. George Philander, "Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change (3 Vol. Set)"
    Sage Publications, Inc | 2008-04-22 | ISBN: 1412958784 | 1552 pages | PDF | 26,8 MB

    “The impact of global warming is rapidly evolving. This valuable resource provides an excellent historical overview and framework of this topic and serves as a general resource for geography, oceanography, biology, climatology, history, and many other subjects. A useful reference for a wide audience of business professionals and government officials as well as for the general public; essential for both academic and public libraries.”
    -Library Journal
    “This is a useful set because of the individual country entries as well as the general-audience language . . .”
    - Booklist (Starred Review)
    The Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change helps readers learn about the astonishingly intricate processes that make ours the only planet known to be habitable. These three volumes include more than 750 articles that explore major topics related to global warming and climate change-ranging geographically from the North Pole to the South Pole, and thematically from social effects to scientific causes.

    Key Features
    Contains a 4-color, 16-page insert that is a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of global warming
    Includes coverage of the science and history of climate change, the polarizing controversies over climate-change theories, the role of societies, the industrial and economic factors, and the sociological aspects of climate change
    Emphasizes the importance of the effects, responsibilities, and ethics of climate change
    Presents contributions from leading scholars and institutional experts in the geosciences
    Serves as a general resource for geography, oceanography, biology, climatology, history, and many other subjects
    The Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change provides a primarily nonscientific resource to understanding the complexities of climate change for academic and public libraries.

    http://www.avaxhome.ws/ebooks/encyclopedia_dictionary/EncyclopediaGlobalWarming.html

    Posted 10 months ago #
  5. joseph001
    Member

    Hi friends

    I am Joseph from London Newly visited this site.
    In my opinion that the every people of the world should contribute to fight with Global warming.

    Joseph
    Car Loans

    Posted 9 months ago #

RSS feed for this topic

Reply

You must log in to post.