Oceanography 12

Thermodynamics sets fundamental laws for all physical processes and is central to driving and maintaining planetary dynamics. But how do Earth system processes perform work, where do they derive ene……続きを見る

Modelling is now an accepted part in the understanding, prediction and planning of environmental strategies. Perfect for undergraduate students and non-specialist readers, Modelling Coastal and Mari……続きを見る

Deep Earth: Physics and Chemistry of the Lower Mantle and Core highlights recent advances and the latest views of the deep Earth from theoretical, experimental, and observational approaches and offe……続きを見る

The presence of concentrations of organic substances and cations in seawater is a matter of increasing concern to the water industry, environmentalists and the general public alike. It poses a threa……続きを見る

Fatigue Design of Marine Structures provides students and professionals with a theoretical and practical background for fatigue design of marine structures including sailing ships, offshore structur……続きを見る

Based largely on an International Commission on Dynamical Meteorology (ICDM) workshop, this timely volume, written by leading researchers in the field, covers a range of important research issues re……続きを見る

Starting with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, Oil Spill Impacts: Taxonomic and Ontological Approaches chronicles a timeline of events that focus on the impact of oil sp……続きを見る

“Superb. . . . A gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald.”ーJames McConnachie, Sunday Times (UK) Half of the world’s population today lives in coastal regions lapped……続きを見る

This book presents a systemic view of the diversity of pressures and impacts produced by climate change and human actions. Erosion of biodiversity by changing ocean chemistry, the intensification of……続きを見る

This seminal book results from a NATO Advanced Research Workshop at the University of Cambridge with Russian co-directorship, enabling the first formal dialogue between NATO and Russia about securit……続きを見る

**'Utterly extraordinary ... the starkest book I've read on the impacts of accelerating climate change for a very long time ... if we're not listening to the likes of Peter Wadhams, then we too are ……続きを見る

The ocean is opaque to electromagnetic radiation and transparent to low frequency sound, so acoustical methodologies are an important tool for sensing the undersea world. Stochastic sound-speed fluc……続きを見る

The story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart boat race – the most dramatic in yacht racing history The waters between Sydney and Hobart are famously treacherous. No one is fooled by the clear skies. In th……続きを見る

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Try teaching a young child about oceans, seas and rivers and other bodies of water and you will most certainly have a difficult time capturing his/her attention. A picture book increases your child'……続きを見る

Let's learn about crustaceans in this engaging science book! Your child will love to have this book because it capitalizes on the universality of images. This allows for easy understanding of concep……続きを見る

Make complex subjects easy to understand by breaking them down into bits and pieces of information. The use of images is a powerful tool to drive attention to a wonderful resource for geography. Thi……続きを見る

This is Mr. Big Fins, and heÕs ready to teach you a lesson or two. Whales are amazing giants that periodically surface to show you how amazing they are! Turn the pages of this picture book to learn ……続きを見る

Before you begin to explore the outer space, it is important that you not be an alien to your own planet first. This picture book will take you to the amazing depths of the big, blue sea. Here, you ……続きを見る

Coral reefs serve important functions in ensuring the continuity of marine life. To care for them requires early awareness of their existence and importance. This picture book aims to fill that gap ……続きを見る

Coral reefs serve very important purposes in ensuring the life of marine animals. They serve as nurseries for schools of baby fish and they refuge for the little prey trying to escape their predator……続きを見る

The key to a successful homeschool program is to teach a child to study on his/her own. The only way to do that is to carefully select resources. You need books that are attractive and interactive. ……続きを見る

They may be scary-looking but they definitely have important functions in securing the biodiversity of marine life. Learn about these sea monsters by ÒmeetingÓ them face-to-face. The use of picture ……続きを見る

Make basic oceanology fun and easy to understand with the help of this graphic educational book. Composed of wonderful images of the buzzing marine life, accompanied by important descriptive texts, ……続きを見る

How do seas differ from oceans? Find the answer to this question, and so much more, by opening the pages of this educational book. The way information is presented here allows for easy understanding……続きを見る

Geography is a big subject to study as it encompasses boundaries set by man. How do you make it a friendly topic for young children? You break down concepts into easy to understand bits, of course! ……続きを見る

Michael North bietet einen eindrucksvollen Überblick über mehr als 3000 Jahre Weltgeschichte der Meere. Er schildert die Auseinandersetzung des Menschen mit den Herausforderungen und Gefahren der Oz……続きを見る

The Terrestrial Water Cycle: Natural and Human-Induced Changes is a comprehensive volume that investigates the changes in the terrestrial water cycle and the natural and anthropogenic factors that c……続きを見る

Coursing through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. Ulanski explores the fascinating science and history of this sea highway known as the Gulf……続きを見る

The only book that offers a comprehensive and fully up-to-date coverage of hydroacoustic ocean exploration, this work deals with the diagnostics of non-uniformities in a water medium using the hydro……続きを見る