Soil biochemistry

by Konrad Haider and Andreas Schäffer, 2009

Soils play a central role in the conversion of organic matter and element fluxes because of the large number of microorganisms present. In this book processes driven by microbiological activity are discussed. Extended literature surveys in each chapter include important findings from early as well as the most recent investigations.

The GIS 20: Essential skills

by Gina Clemmer, 2010

Written for professionals with no time for classroom training, this no-nonsense workbook demonstrates how to perform twenty essential GIS skills using ESRI software.

Darkening peaks: Glacier retreat, science, and society

edited by Ben Orlove, Ellen Wiegandt, and Brian Luckman, 2008

This work is the first to provide a multidisciplinary, global exploration of the scientific, social, and economic dimensions of glacier retreat due to climate change. Contributors from five continents discuss ways that scientists have observed and modeled glaciers, how climate change is altering their size and distribution, and their effect on human life.

Earth Environments: Past, present and future

by David Huddart and Tim Stott, 2010

A well-reviewed, comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to Earth’s four key interdependent systems: atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, focusing on interactions between them and environmental change.

Principles of stable isotope geochemistry

by Zachary Sharp, 2007

This book covers the basics of a wide range of stable isotope applications for those entering the field and offers sufficient detail to direct research for further inquiry.