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  • Risk, Media and Stigma

    Understanding Public Challenges to Modern Science and Technology

    by Paul Slovic ...
    Series series Earthscan Risk in Society
    The benefits of modern technology often involve health, safety and environmental risks that produce public suspicion of technologies and aversion to certain products and substances. Amplified by the pervasive power of the media, public concern about health and ecological risks can have enormous economic and social impacts, such as the 'stigmatization' experienced in recent years with nuclear power ... Read more

    PHP4,557.66

  • Physics of Earth’s Radiation Belts

    Theory and Observations

    by Hannu E. J. Koskinen, Emilia K. J. Kilpua ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This open access book serves as textbook on the physics of the radiation belts surrounding the Earth. Discovered in 1958 the famous Van Allen Radiation belts were among the first scientific discoveries of the Space Age. Throughout the following decades the belts have been under intensive investigation motivated by the risks of radiation hazards they expose to electronics and humans on spacecraft ... Read more

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  • Absolutely Small

    How Quantum Theory Explains Our Everyday World

    by Michael D. Fayer ...
    Absolutely Small presents (and demystifies) the world of quantum science like no book before.Physics is a complex, daunting topic, but it is also deeply satisfying?even thrilling. When liberated from its mathematical underpinnings, physics suddenly becomes accessible to anyone with the curiosity and imagination to explore its beauty. Science without math? It's not that unusual.For example, we can ... Read more

    PHP785.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Distal Impact Ejecta Layers

    A Record of Large Impacts in Sedimentary Deposits

    by Billy P. Glass, Bruce M. Simonson ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Impact cratering is an important geological process on all solid planetary bodies, and, in the case of Earth, may have had major climatic and biological effects. Most terrestrial impact craters have been erased or modified beyond recognition. However, major impacts throw ejecta over large areas of the Earth's surface. Recognition of these impact ejecta layers can help fill in the gaps in the ... Read more

    PHP9,041.89

  • Rogue and Shock Waves in Nonlinear Dispersive Media

    Edited by Miguel Onorato, Stefania Resitori, Fabio Baronio ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This self-contained set of lectures addresses a gap in the literature by providing a systematic link between the theoretical foundations of the subject matter and cutting-edge applications in both geophysical fluid dynamics and nonlinear optics.Rogue and shock waves are phenomena that may occur in the propagation of waves in any nonlinear dispersive medium. Accordingly, they have been observed in ... Read more

    PHP5,166.59

  • Dynamos

    Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School 2007

    by Philippe Cardin, L.G. Cugliandolo ...
    Series Book 88 - Les Houches
    Dynamos is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on "Dynamos". - Provides a pedagogical introduction to topics in Dynamos - Addresses each topic from the basis to the most recent developments - Covers the lectures by internationally-renowned and leading experts ... Read more

    PHP4,662.69

  • Seismic Behaviour and Design of Irregular and Complex Civil Structures IV

    Edited by Rita Bento, Mario De Stefano, Dietlinde Köber, Zbigniew Zembaty ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This volume contains papers of the 9th European Workshop on the Seismic Behaviour of Irregular and Complex Structures (9EWICS) held in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2020. This workshop, organized at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, continued the successful three-annual series of workshops started back in 1996. Its organization had the sponsorship of Working Group 8 (Seismic Behaviour of ... Read more

    PHP10,979.59

  • The Ethics of Technological Risk

    Edited by Lotte Asveld, Sabine Roeser ...
    Series series Earthscan Risk in Society
    'A comprehensive and important collection that includes essays by some of the leading figures in the field. ...Essential reading for anyone interested in risk assessment.'Professor Kristin Shrader-Frechette, University of Notre Dame'The editors are to be congratulated for bringing together a distinguished international group of theorists to reflect on the issues. This volume will be sure to raise ... Read more

    PHP4,249.67

  • Wildfire Risk

    Human Perceptions and Management Implications

    Edited by Wade E. Martin, Carol Raish, Brian Kent ...
    The continuing encroachment of human settlements into fire-prone areas and extreme fire seasons in recent years make it urgent that we better understand both the physical and human dimensions of managing the risk from wildfire. Wildfire Risk follows from our awareness that increasing public knowledge about wildfire hazard does not necessarily lead to appropriate risk reduction behavior. Drawing ... Read more

    PHP4,988.85

  • Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section

    A Colour Atlas

    by K.H. Brodie, W.S. MacKenzie, A.E. Adams ...
    This concise, clear and handy–sized volume, aimed at the undergraduate level, provides an introduction to the observation, description and identifi cation in thin section, using the polarizing microscope, of samples of the commonlyoccurring rocks and minerals. Illustrated with a wealth of full colour thin section photomicrographs, and with the original images enhanced by new examples and a revised ... Read more

    PHP3,633.69

  • Waves And Rays In Elastic Continua (Fourth Edition)

    by Michael A Slawinski ...
    Seismology, as a branch of mathematical physics, is an active subject of both research and development. Its reliance on computational and technological advances continuously motivates the developments of its underlying theory. The fourth edition of Waves and Rays in Elastic Continua responds to these needs.The book is both a research reference and a textbook. Its careful and explanatory style, ... Read more

    PHP8,315.79

  • Einstieg in das Universum: Das kleine Buch der Astronomie

    Urknall, Entstehung, Alter, Größe und Geheimnisse des Weltalls verstehen - Sterne und Planeten unseres Sonnensystems kennen lernen

    by Aaron Schmidt ...
    Einstieg in das Universum: Das kleine Buch der Astronomie Urknall, Entstehung, Alter, Größe und Geheimnisse des Weltalls verstehen - Sterne und Planeten unseres Sonnensystems kennen lernen Für unsere Begriffe - betrachtet von unserer kleinen Erde aus - wirkt das Universum unendlich. Millionen von Planeten, Sternen und Galaxien warten nur darauf, von uns erforscht zu werden. Dank der heutigen ... Read more

    PHP358.11

  • Oceanography of the Mediterranean Sea

    An Introductory Guide

    Edited by Katrin Schroeder, Jacopo Chiggiato ...
    Oceanography of the Mediterranean Sea: An Introductory Guide provides a comprehensive but concise introduction to the physical oceanography of one of the most fascinating marginal seas, the Mediterranean Sea. The book is primarily focused on the state-of-the-art understanding of the physical functioning of the Mediterranean Sea, while embracing the fundamentals of associated geological and ... Read more

    PHP9,653.19

  • Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures

    Challenges and Opportunities

    Edited by Abad Chabbi, Henry W. Loescher ...
    Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: Challenges and Opportunities reveals how environmental research infrastructures (RIs) provide new valuable insights on ecological processes that cannot be realized by more traditional short-term funding cycles and are integral to understand our changing world. This book bonds the latest state-of-the-science knowledge on environmental RIs, the ... Read more

    PHP7,452.78

  • Practical Geophysical Technology and Application for Lithological Reservoirs

    by Huandi Wang, Ming Li, Yadong Wu, Jianrong Gao ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book introduces new geological analysis and geophysical methods and techniques for lithological reservoir exploration. It puts forward a set of practical geophysical methods and techniques aimed at lithological reservoirs in China. From a practical point of view, the book systematically analyses geophysical methods and technique principles, applied steps, key problems and caution notes in ... Read more

    PHP3,228.89

  • Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth

    Edited by Lauri J. J Pesonen, Johanna Salminen, Sten-Ake Elming, David A.D. A.D. Evans, Toni Veikkolainen ...
    Ancient Supercontinents and the Paleogeography of Earth offers a systematic examination of Precambrian cratons and supercontinents. Through detailed maps of drift histories and paleogeography of each continent, this book examines topics related to Earth's tectonic evolution prior to Pangea, including plate kinematics, orogenic development, and paleoenvironments. Additionally, this book discusses ... Read more

    PHP8,580.79

  • Mathematical Geophysics

    A Survey of Recent Developments in Seismology and Geodynamics

    Edited by N.J. Vlaar, S.A.P.L. Cloetingh, G. Nolet, M.J.R. Wortel ...
    Series Book 3 - Modern Approaches in Geophysics
    The contributions to this book follow a topical trend. In several geophysical fields evidence is accumulating concerning the deviation of the earth's structure from radial symmetry. Seismology provides the most adequate resolution for revealing the earth's lateral inhomogeneity on a global to local scale. Lateral structure in the density distribution is also manifest in the earth's gravity field ... Read more

    PHP9,041.89

  • Application of Soil Physics in Environmental Analyses

    Measuring, Modelling and Data Integration

    Edited by Wenceslau Geraldes Teixeira, Marta Vasconcelos Ottoni, Marcos Bacis Ceddia, Guilheme Kangussu Donnagema ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    The importance to preserve soil and water have is increasingly recognized. Agricultural practices and ecological trends both affect and are affected by soil physical properties. The more frequency of natural disasters, as landslides and thunderstorms addresses the importance to integrate soil characteristics in predictive models. Soil physics research has grown considerably specially in the use of ... Read more

    PHP9,041.89

  • Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health

    Edited by K.M. Scow, Graham E. Fogg, David E. Hinton, Michael L. Johnson ...
    The new approach to ecosystem health is proactive. As a result, the scope of environmental studies is growing and the methods are evolving. Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health aggressively broadens the range of ecotoxicology to include its related fields. The book begins with John Cairns, Jr.'s predictions and recommendations for the futur ... Read more

    PHP14,474.99

  • Geometrical Theory of Satellite Orbits and Gravity Field

    by Drazen Svehla ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book on space geodesy presents pioneering geometrical approaches in the modelling of satellite orbits and gravity field of the Earth, based on the gravity field missions CHAMP, GRACE and GOCE in the LEO orbit. Geometrical approach is also extended to precise positioning in space using multi-GNSS constellations and space geodesy techniques in the realization of the terrestrial and celestial ... Read more

    PHP9,041.89

  • Site Investigation using Resistivity Imaging

    by Sahadat Hossain, Golam Kibria, Sadik Khan ...
    Subsurface investigation is the most important phase of any civil engineering construction or development activities. The geologic conditions can be extremely complex, variable, and subject to change with time; soil test borings and in-situ tests are employed to obtain subsoil information. Resistivity Imaging (RI) is a non-destructive, fast and cost-effective method of site investigation and soil ... Read more

    PHP4,188.07

  • The Sun

    A User's Manual

    by Claudio Vita-Finzi ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    bit about hydrogen and helium but my excuse is that they make up the bulk of the visible matter in the Universe. Similarly wavelengths, which, like frequency, can be used to describe the behaviour of different kinds of solar energy from X-rays to radio waves. You do not have to be a geek to appreciate such matters, witness a useful mnemonic for the relationship between wavelength and frequency to ... Read more

    PHP1,937.09

  • Soft Plate and Impact Tectonics

    by A. Mateus, Antonio Ribeiro ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    "Structural geology is a core component of knowledge needed for intelligent living with our planet, truly sustainable development." It gives me great pleasure to write this brief foreword for the work by Antonio of Lisboa. When we consider the foundations of our life support systems, cli Ribeiro mate, the biosphere, soil, materials, energy, waste management and today in the word of cities, ... Read more

    PHP5,812.49

  • Nonlinear Internal Waves in Lakes

    Edited by Kolumban Hutter ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Internal wave dynamics in lakes (and oceans) is an important physical component of geophysical fluid mechanics of ‘quiescent’ water bodies of the Globe. The formation of internal waves requires seasonal stratification of the water bodies and generation by (primarily) wind forces. Because they propagate in basins of variable depth, a generated wave field often experiences transformation from large ... Read more

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