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Plantas exóticas, corales y cocodrilos, pájaros y mariposas. El extraordinario catálogo de especímenes naturales de Albertus Seba no es sólo uno de los mayores logros de la historia natural del siglo XVIII, sino tambien uno de los libros de historia natural mas preciados de todos los tiempos. Es un bello homenaje a la amplitud y el detalle de...El Cabinet of Natural Curiosities de Albertus Seba es uno de los mayores logros de la historia natural del siglo XVIII y continua siendo uno de los libros de historia natural mas valorados de todos los tiempos. El farmaceutico de Amsterdam Albertus Seba (16651736) comenzo recogiendo especimenes naturales para la investigacion, pero la pasion de coleccionista le condujo muy pronto mas alla de la llamada del deber. Su sorprendente coleccion sin precedentes con animales, plantas e insectos de todo el mundo le granjeo la fama durante su vida.En 1731, tras decadas de recopilacion, Seba encargo ilustraciones de todos y cada uno de los especimenes y organizo la publicacion de un catalogo de cuatro volumenes, detallando su coleccion completa, que abarcaba de extrañas y exoticas plantas a serpientes, ranas, cocodrilos, crustaceos, corales, insectos, mariposas y otros muchos ejemplares, pero tambien bestias fantasticas como una hidra y un dragon.Esta reproduccion esta tomada de un excepcional original coloreado a mano. La introduccion ofrece informacion de fondo sobre la fascinante tradicion del gabinete de curiosidades a que Seba pertenecia y un anexo adicional, escrito por biologos contemporaneos, proporciona descripciones de miriadas de especimenes maravillosos.El Gabinete de curiosidades de Seba reproduce una de las primeras colecciones naturales jamas reunidas. Leyendo Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, te sentiras tu mismo como un pionero del coleccionismo, como un viajero de aquellos que comenzaban a conocer y encapsular el mundo en tarros, armarios y papel.Un poderoso testimonio de la belleza y la diversidad de la naturaleza.

This book presents a practical framework for the application of big data cloud and pervasive and complex systems to sustainable solutions for urban environmental challenges It covers the technologies potential and possible and impact of big data on energy efficiency and the urban environment The book first introduces key aspects of big data cloud services pervasive computing and mobile technologies from a pragmatic design perspective including sample open source firmware Cloud services mobile and embedded platforms interfaces operating system design methods networking and middleware are all considered The authors then explore in detail the framework design principles architecture and key components of developing energy systems to support sustainable urban environments The included case study provides a pathway to improve the eco efficiency of urban transport demonstrating how to design an energy efficient next generation urban navigation system by leveraging vast cloud data sets on user behavior Ultimately this resource maps big data s pivotal intersection with rapid global urbanization along the path to a sustainable future

Wetzel s Limnology Lake and River Ecosystems Fourth Edition presents a fully updated revision of the classic textbook Limnology Lake and River Ecosystems last published in 2001 The coverage has been thoroughly updated with recent research and theoretical developments Each chapter of this edited volume has been written by an expert or team of experts providing a comprehensive and global perspective with the editors working closely with the authors to maintain continuity within and between the chapters This is not only an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in limnology but also a standard reference book for seasoned limnologists and other scientists

Recent Trends in Estuarine and Coastal Dynamics Observations and Modelling is a thorough reference guide on the most recent trends and developments in observing and modelling of estuaries and coastal oceans The coasts cover a diverse range of ecosystems within marine estuarine and freshwater environments They are some of the most heavily populated and visited areas and are also some of the most threatened natural habitats Human activities like sewage discharge overfishing navigation channel dredging land reclamation the construction of shipping ports and marine plastics are also responsible for coastal pollution and degradation This book focuses on current studies on sediment transport dynamics and hydrodynamics of these environments and presents thorough case studies that aim to help students and researchers working in the field

Coastlines of the world are as diverse as any geological setting on Earth. Beaches and Coasts is an exciting and unique new textbook that provides an exhaustive treatment of the world''s different coasts and details the highly varied processes that have shaped them.Having conducted research on coastlines throughout the world, the authors draw on a wealth of experience that broadens the content of chapters and provides for numerous and varied examples. The book furnishes a basic understanding of the tectonic framework, hydrographic regime, climatic setting, and geologic materials that determine the morphology of a coast. Individual chapters are devoted to major coastal environments such as barriers, tidal inlets, marshes, estuaries, lagoons, deltas, glaciated coasts, rocky coasts and many others.Beaches and Coasts provides the necessary content for teaching a broad coastal geology course. Though designed for introductory students, its comprehensive treatment of coastal topics will make it appropriate for many upper level courses.- Exciting and unique textbook that provides an exhaustive treatment of the world''s different coasts and details the highly varied processes that have shaped them.- The authors draw on a wealth of experience that broadens the content of chapters and provides for numerous and varied examples.- Provides a basic understanding of the tectonic framework, hydrographic regime, climatic setting, and geologic materials that determine the morphology of a coast.- Individual chapters are devoted to major coastal environments such as barriers, tidal inlets, marshes, estuaries, lagoons, deltas, glaciated coasts, rocky coasts, and many others.- Provides comprehensive content for teaching a broad coastal geology course for both introductory and upper level courses.

The book covers the characteristics of alpine plant life alpine climate and soils life under snow stress tolerance treeline ecology plant water carbon and nutrient relations plant growth and productivity developmental processes and two largely novel chapters on alpine plant reproduction and global change biology

Tropical East Asia is home to over one billion people and faces massive human impacts from its rising population and rapid economic growth It has already lost more than half of its forest cover to agriculture and urbanization and has the highest rates of deforestation and logging in the tropics Habitat loss coupled with hunting and the relentless trade in wildlife products threatens all its large and many of its smaller vertebrates Despite these problems the region still supports an estimated 15 25 of global terrestrial biodiversity and a growing environmental awareness means that it is no longer assumed that economic development justifies environmental damage and no longer accepted that this trade off is inevitable Effective conservation action now depends on integrating a clear understanding of the ecological patterns and processes in the region with the varied needs of its human population This third edition continues to provide an overview of the terrestrial ecology of Tropical East Asia from southern China to Indonesia and from Bhutan and Bangladesh to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan It retains the balance between compactness and comprehensiveness of the previous editions and the even handed geographical treatment of the whole region but it updates both

Growth reproduction and geographical distribution of plants are profoundly influenced by their physiological ecology the interaction with the surrounding physical chemical and biological environments This textbook highlights mechanisms that underlie plant physiological ecology at the levels of physiology biochemistry biophysics and molecular biology At the same time the integrative power of physiological ecology is well suited to assess the costs benefits and consequences of modifying plants for human needs and to evaluate the role of plants in natural and managed ecosystems Plant Physiological Ecology Third Edition is significantly updated with many full color illustrations and begins with the primary processes of carbon metabolism and transport plant water relations and energy balance After considering individual leaves and whole plants these physiological processes are then scaled up to the level of the canopy Subsequent chapters discuss mineral nutrition and the ways in which plants cope with nutrient deficient or toxic soils The book then looks at patterns of growth and allocation life history traits and interactions between plants and other organisms Later chapters deal with traits that affect decomposition of plant material and with the

Este libro, ampliación del que se editó en 1999, constituye una guía para conocer las tecnologías usadas para el reciclaje de residuos. En una época que apunta al progresivo agotamiento de las materias primas y al incremento desmesurado del consumo, la presente obra pasa revista a toda una serie de posibilidades de recuperar materiales de los residuos de manera respetuosa con el medio ambiente. La publicación se estructura en tres partes. En la primera, después de una necesaria introducción sobre el impacto que en el medio ambiente ha podido provocar el mal uso de la tecnología, también se expone cómo la tecnología puede contribuir a remediar el daño, y así se definen las tecnologías disponibles para el reciclaje de residuos y se señalan los límites de aplicación dentro de un contexto respetuoso con el medio ambiente. La segunda parte, pasa revista a la lista de residuos, de acuerdo con la clasificación establecida por el Catálogo Europeo de Residuos y, atendiendo básicamente a su naturaleza orgánica o inorgánica, así como a las posibilidades de reciclaje que ofrecen de acuerdo con las tecnologías descritas anteriormente. La tercera parte, la más extensa, dedica un capítulo a cada una de las gamas de materiales reciclados que pueden lograrse con residuos industriales, residuos domiciliarios (RSU), fangos de depuradora, residuos mineros, biomasa residual, etc. Cada uno de estos capítulos, hasta un total de diez, se encuentra lleno de ejemplos prácticos de reutilización de residuos. También se hace mención al estado de la tecnología mundial sobre tratamiento de residuos, así como sus previsibles tendencias. Finalmente, la obra incluye un glosario, con más de 3.000 entradas, que constituye un diccionario de terminología ambiental muy útil para efectuar consultas rápidas.

Estuarine Ecology A detailed and accessible exploration of the fundamentals and the latest advances in estuarine ecology In the newly revised third edition of Estuarine Ecology a team of distinguished ecologists presents the current knowledge in estuarine ecology with particular emphasis on recent trends and advances The book is accessible to undergraduate students while also providing a welcome summary of up to date content for a more advanced readership This latest edition is optimized for classroom use with a more intuitive mode of presentation that takes into account feedback from the previous edition s readers Review questions and exercises have been added to assist in the learning and retention of complex concepts Estuarine Ecology remains the gold standard for the discipline by taking stock of the manifold scientific breakthroughs made in the field since the last edition was written It also offers Thorough introductions to estuarine geomorphology circulation and chemistry In depth treatments of estuarine primary and secondary production including coastal marshes and mangrove wetlands A holistic view of estuarine ecosystems their modeling and analysis as well as the impact of human activities and climate change A companion website with detailed answe