Nature In Focus
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Nature In Focus
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Author : Roger Sayre
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 1999-12
Nature In Focus written by Roger Sayre and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-12 with Nature categories.
Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) is a methodology developed by The Nature Conservancy to provide comprehensive and reliable information about biodiversity resources in situations where time and financial resources are limited. REAs utilize a combination of remote-sensed imagery, reconnaissance overflights, field data collection, and spatial information visualization to generate useful information for conservation planning. Nature in Focus is an in-depth guide to the theory and practice of REAs, offering a detailed approach for assessing biodiversity in a rapid and integrative manner. It provides researchers with the essential tools and techniques they need to conduct an REA, and offers valuable advice about the planning and implementation aspects. The book: presents an overview of the REA methodology and sampling framework reviews all aspects of an REA: planning and management, mapping and spatial information, information management describes surveys of vegetation and fauna presents a generalized description of threat assessments explores the manner in which large amounts of data produced by different REA teams are integrated and synthesized into a cohesive set of management recommendations explains how the REA effort is documented, published, and disseminated offers a detailed REA case studyAlso included is a set of twelve color maps that describe the sequence of mapping activities in the case-study REA, along with other map examples from a range of REAs. In addition to the case study, appendixes offer a full set of REA field forms for sampling, and a model "Scope of Work" that describes the nature of work to be conducted in an REA and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the participating organizations. Nature in Focus presents the collective experience of more than ten years of REA field-testing. Conservation practitioners and biodiversity scientists who are involved with REA initiatives, along with managers, policymakers, and others involved with conservation programs will find the book a useful and nontechnical guide to an essential element of successful conservation.
Savi And The Memory Keeper
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Author : Bijal Vachharajani
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-12-10
Savi And The Memory Keeper written by Bijal Vachharajani and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
If Savi were to make a list of things that were the absolute worst, moving to Shajarpur would be right on top. Well, right after the point about missing her father. And death. And her new school, with the most stuck-up of classmates. Worse, she is now part of an eco club in which they make fun of her for not having enough green gyaan. And those stuck-up classmates seem to be her new friends. Wait, what? How did that happen? But Savi is too busy figuring out why in the world she, a certified brown thumb, is suddenly able to talk to us (her plants) and to the ginormous ficus tree, whose heartwood seems full of secrets. Funny, thoughtful and deeply moving, this is a story of loss, climate change and the magical power of... Ahem. Actually, why don't we just let Savi tell it now?
A Decade With Tigers
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Author : Shivang Mehta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-11
A Decade With Tigers written by Shivang Mehta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-11 with Nature categories.
- A unique tribute to the tigers who have played a vital role as 'brand ambassadors' of Indian wildlife - Delves into the changing landscape of tiger photography in India, and contains expert opinions by leading nature photographers - Also showcased is the singular diversity of Indian wildlife through spectacular images of the myriad species that share their home with tigers - A photographer's take on the dramatic rise in the popularity of tigers in the past decade Tigers are symbolic of the Indian wilderness and the mesmerizing stripes have long captured popular imagination. A Decade with Tigers is a photographer's take on the dramatic rise in the popularity of tigers in the past decade. Powered by social media and an increasing number of photographers interested in documenting the various moods and behaviors of tigers in forests across the country, tigers have been anthropomorphized, with some of them becoming the 'tiger icons' of India. A Decade with Tigers is a unique tribute to the tigers who have played a vital role as 'brand ambassadors' of Indian wildlife. The volume chronicles legendary tiger mothers and male tigers of the past decade, as well as their tales of survival, complemented by exquisite images by wildlife photographer Shivang Mehta, who has spent thousands of hours on the field. Also showcased is the singular diversity of Indian wildlife through spectacular images of the myriad species that share their home with tigers, photographed in terrains ranging from montane forests to the plains of Central India. The book also delves into the changing landscape of tiger photography in India, and contains expert opinions by leading nature photographers on the need for creativity and innovation in the photography and portrayal of India's magnificent national animal. Contents: Foreword, Preface, Tiger mothers, Bandhavgarh, Ranthambhore, Tadoba, Pench, Corbett, Mighty males, Denizens of the tiger kingdom.
The Nature Of Selection
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Author : Elliott Sober
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1993-08-15
The Nature Of Selection written by Elliott Sober and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-08-15 with Philosophy categories.
The Nature of Selection is a straightforward, self-contained introduction to philosophical and biological problems in evolutionary theory. It presents a powerful analysis of the evolutionary concepts of natural selection, fitness, and adaptation and clarifies controversial issues concerning altruism, group selection, and the idea that organisms are survival machines built for the good of the genes that inhabit them. "Sober's is the answering philosophical voice, the voice of a first-rate philosopher and a knowledgeable student of contemporary evolutionary theory. His book merits broad attention among both communities. It should also inspire others to continue the conversation."-Philip Kitcher, Nature "Elliott Sober has made extraordinarily important contributions to our understanding of biological problems in evolutionary biology and causality. The Nature of Selection is a major contribution to understanding epistemological problems in evolutionary theory. I predict that it will have a long lasting place in the literature."-Richard C. Lewontin
Nature
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
Nature written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Science categories.
Dictyostelium
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Author : Richard H. Kessin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-01-11
Dictyostelium written by Richard H. Kessin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-11 with Science categories.
Dictyostelia are soil amoebae capable of extraordinary feats of survival, motility, chemotaxis, and development. Characterised by their ability to transform from a single-celled organism into an elaborate assemblage of thousands of synchronously-moving cells, Dictyostelids are often referred to as 'social amoebae', and have been the subjects of serious study since the 1930s. Research in this area has been instrumental in understanding many problems in cellular biology. Beginning with the history of Dictyostelids and discussing each stage of their development, this book considers the evolution of this unique organism, analyses the special properties of the Dictyostelid genome, and presents in detail the methods available, at the time of the book's original publication in 2001, to manipulate their genes. Representing the synthesis of such material and with an emphasis on combining classical experiments with modern molecular findings, this book will be essential for researchers and graduates in developmental and cellular biology.
Wildlife Of Central India
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Author : David Raju, Surya Ramachandran
language : en
Publisher: Notion Press
Release Date : 2021-02-17
Wildlife Of Central India written by David Raju, Surya Ramachandran and has been published by Notion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-17 with Photography categories.
This comprehensive field guide to the wildlife of Central India covers 850 species including 75 mammals 433 birds 156 butterflies 84 dragonflies 18 amphibians 84 reptiles Highlights: Over 900 top quality species images Simple yet informative maps of the region Up-to-date taxonomic data Information based on the experience of the authors who have been field naturalists in this very landscape for many year. The visual treat of the images captured by 100 of India’s top wildlife photographers, combined with simple descriptions and user-friendly design, will surely arouse the curiosity of all wildlife enthusiasts and help them explore further the treasures of the jungle.
Screening Nature
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Author : Anat Pick
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2013-11-01
Screening Nature written by Anat Pick and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Environmentalism and ecology are areas of rapid growth in academia and society at large. Screening Nature is the first comprehensive work that groups together the wide range of concerns in the field of cinema and the environment, and what could be termed “posthuman cinema.” It comprises key readings that highlight the centrality of nature and nonhuman animals to the cinematic medium, and to the language and institution of film. The book offers a fresh and timely intervention into contemporary film theory through a focus on the nonhuman environment as principal register in many filmic texts. Screening Nature offers an extensive resource for teachers, undergraduate students, and more advanced scholars on the intersections between the natural world and the worlds of film. It emphasizes the cross-cultural and geographically diverse relevance of the topic of cinema ecology.
Biodiversity And Health In The Face Of Climate Change
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Author : Melissa R. Marselle
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-11
Biodiversity And Health In The Face Of Climate Change written by Melissa R. Marselle and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-11 with Medical categories.
This open access book identifies and discusses biodiversity’s contribution to physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. Furthermore, the book identifies the implications of this relationship for nature conservation, public health, landscape architecture and urban planning – and considers the opportunities of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. This transdisciplinary book will attract a wide audience interested in biodiversity, ecology, resource management, public health, psychology, urban planning, and landscape architecture. The emphasis is on multiple human health benefits from biodiversity - in particular with respect to the increasing challenge of climate change. This makes the book unique to other books that focus either on biodiversity and physical health or natural environments and mental wellbeing. The book is written as a definitive ‘go-to’ book for those who are new to the field of biodiversity and health.
Bird Business
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Author : Rohana Cakravartī
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Bird Business written by Rohana Cakravartī and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Bird watching categories.