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M. Bostenaru Dan, Ion Mincu University of B. C. Glavovic, Massey University, Palmerston North, Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania; New Zealand; G. P. Smith, University of North I. Armas, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Carolina at Chapel H, Chapel Hill, NC, USA (Eds) Romania; A. Goretti, Seismic and Volcanic Risk Office, Rome, Italy (Eds) Adapting to Climate Change Earthquake Hazard Impact and Lessons from Natural Hazards Planning Urban Planning This book identifies lessons learned from natural hazard experiences to help communities plan for The classical field dealing with earthquakes is and adapt to climate change. Written by leading called “earthquake engineering” and consid- experts, the case studies examine diverse experi- ered to be a branch of structural engineering. In ences, from severe storms to sea-level related projects dealing with strategies for earthquake N. Diodato, Met European Research Observatory, hazards, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, risk mitigation, urban planning approaches are Benevento, Italy; G. Bellocchi, French National earthquakes and tsunami, in North America, often neglected. Today interventions are needed Institute of Agricultural Research, Clermont-Ferrand, Europe, Australasia, Asia, Africa and Small Island on a city, rather than a building, scale. This work France (Eds) Developing States. The lessons are grouped ac- deals with the impact of earthquakes, including cording to four imperatives: (i) Develop collab- also a broader view on multihazards in urban Storminess and Environmental orative governance networks; (ii) build adaptive areas. Uniquely among other works in the field, Change capabilities; (iii) invest in pre-event planning; and particular importance is given to urban planning (iv) the moral imperative to undertake adaptive issues, in conservation of heritage and emergency Climate Forcing and Responses in the actions that advance resilience and sustainability. management. Multicriteria decision making and Mediterranean Region “A theoretically rich and empirically grounded broad participation of those affected by disasters analysis of the interface between disaster risk are included. Due January 2014 management and climate change adaptation, com- Monograph prehensive yet accessible, and very timely. Due January 2014 Contributed volume 2014. XIV, 389 p. 118 illus., 75 in color. (Advances in Due March 2014 Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume Contributed volume 2014. I, 199 p. 155 illus., 100 in color. (Environmental 39) Hardcover Hazards) Hardcover 7 $129.00 2014. X, 340 p. 61 illus., 55 in color. (Environmental 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7947-1 Hazards) Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-7980-8 7 approx. $179.00 ISBN 978-94-017-8630-0

S. Buhl, Meteorite Recon, Hamburg, Germany; D. McColl, Glenside, SA, Australia Henbury Craters and Meteorites Their Discovery, History and Study

This book offers a comprehensive description of the discovery, history and study of the Henbury craters and meteorites. It features colorful illustra- 2nd tions of the meteorites found in this area as well as Edition a detailed map of the crater locations.

Due February 2014 P. Gattinoni, Politecnico di Milano Dipto. Ingegneria V. Gorokhovski, Athens, GA, USA Monograph Idraulica, Ambientale, Milano, Italy; E. Pizzarotti, Pro Effective Parameters of 2nd ed. 2014. 168 p. 125 illus., 87 in color. Iter S.r.l., Milan, Italy; L. Scesi, Politecnico di Milano, (GeoGuide) Softcover Milan, Italy Hydrogeological Models 7 approx. $49.99 Engineering Geology for ISBN 978-3-319-03954-1 This new edition of Gorokhovski’s highly rated Underground Works book explains how to ensure the best possible results in hydrogeological predictive model- This book examines geological and environ- ing by developing mathematical transforming mental issues affecting construction of under- mechanisms. It features a fresh chapter on soluble ground works, methods for reconstruction of the transport in porous media. conceptual model and important risk assessment, management and mitigation methods that are Due December 2013 used in tunneling studies. Monograph

Due January 2014 2nd ed. 2014. XXI, 182 p. 68 illus., 35 in color. Monograph (Springer Hydrogeology) Hardcover 7 $129.00 2014. I, 207 p. 488 illus., 170 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-03568-0 7 $179.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7849-8

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J. Guex, Université de Lausanne Inst. Géologie et L. Hottinger, Allschwil (Basel), Switzerland N. Kaneko, S. Yoshiura, M. Kobayashi, Yokohama Paléontologie, Lausanne, Switzerland Paleogene larger rotaliid National University, Yokohama, Japan (Eds) Quantitative Biochronology foraminifera from the western Sustainable Living with A Graph Theoretical Approach and central Neotethys Environmental Risks Due January 2014 With contrib. by: D. Bassi, University of Ferrara, We are not free from environmental risks those Monograph Ferrara, Italy are accompanied by development of human societies. Modern economic development accelerated 2014. Approx. 200 p. 200 illus. in color. With This book offers an assessment of the state of environmental pollution, loss of natural habitats online files/update. (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, the art of research on Paleogene rotaliid larger and modified landscapes. These environmental Volume 130) Hardcover foraminifera. It gives an overview of the current changes impacted natural systems; water and 7 approx. $139.00 understanding of systematics of this group and its heat circulation, nutrient cycling and biodiver- ISBN 978-3-642-10337-7 biostratigraphic importance and palaeobiogeog- sity. These changes in natural system degrade raphy. ecosystem services then increased environmental risks for human. Therefore environmental risks are Due March 2014 not only human health risks by pollution, climatic Monograph anomalies, natural disasters, but also degradation of ecosystem services on which most people are 2014. 200 p. 123 illus. Hardcover relying their lives. We cannot entirely eliminate 7 approx. $129.00 the risks, because it is not possible to attain zero ISBN 978-3-319-02852-1 impact on environment, but we need to find a mechanism that minimize environmental risks for human sustainably.

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R. Hekinian, Saint-Renan, France A. Hunt, Wright State University Department A. K. Khudoley, St. Petersburg State University of Earth and Environmental, Dayton, OH, USA; Geological Dept., St. Petersburg, Russia; Sea Floor Exploration R. Ewing, Iowa State University Department of A. M. Nikishin, Moscow State University Geological Scientific Adventures Diving into the Abyss Agronomy, Ames, IA, USA; B. Ghanbarian, Wright Fac., Moskva, Russia State University Dept. of Earth and, Dayton, Germany In a comprehensive overview of the past 45 years Geology of Russia of sea floor exploration, this fascinating book by a Percolation Theory for Flow in This book examines recent isotopic, geochemi- seasoned explorer of the abyss deals with numer- Porous Media cal, seismic, paleomagnetic, stratigraphic and ous topics, from the structure of subduction zones structural studies. Illustrations and tables provide to the mineralogical composition of sea-floor This book introduces a new approach to com- easy access to a huge amount of geochemical and rocks. pute basic transport properties of porous media, geophysical data as well as the latest geological such as electrical and hydraulic conductivity, air mapping. Due January 2014 permeability and diffusion. It includes a tutorial Monograph on percolation theory as well as end of chapter Due January 2014 problems. 2014. XI, 293 p. 115 illus. (Springer Oceanography) Monograph Hardcover Due February 2014 2013. 410 p. 90 illus., 60 in color. (Regional Geology $129.00 7 Monograph Reviews) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-03202-3 7 $169.00 3rd ed. 2014. 350 p. (Lecture Notes in Physics, ISBN 978-3-642-05102-9 Volume 880) Softcover 7 $89.99 ISBN 978-3-319-03770-7

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P. LISS, M. T. Johnson, University of East Anglia, M. Maugeri, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; A. Nickolaenko, National Academy of Sciences of Norwich, UK (Eds) C. Soccodato, Associazione Geotecnica Italiana, the Ukraine, Kharkov, Ukraine; M. Hayakawa, The Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions Rome, Italy (Eds) University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan of Gases and Particles Earthquake Geotechnical Schumann Resonance for Tyros Engineering Design Essentials of Global Electromagnetic This book examines how gases and particles Resonance in the Earth–Ionosphere Cavity formed in the oceans affect the chemistry and Due January 2014 physics of the atmosphere when they move from Monograph This thorough book describes data gathering ocean to atmosphere. It also details how material equipment and field-sites, industrial and natural deposited from the atmosphere affects the biogeo- 2014. X, 387 p. 302 illus., 212 in color. (Geotechnical, interference, typical results and common obstacles chemistry of the oceans. Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 28) to measurement. Hardcover Due November 2013 7 $179.00 Due December 2013 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-319-03181-1 Monograph

2014. XLV, 315 p. 181 illus., 162 in color. (Springer 2014. XI, 348 p. 148 illus., 135 in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover Geophysics) Hardcover 7 $59.99 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-25642-4 ISBN 978-4-431-54357-2

I. Manakos, Center for Research and Technology A. Melesse, Florida International University, G. Ohring, COLLEGE PARK, MD, USA (Ed) Hellas, Thessaloniki, Greece; M. Braun, University of Miami, FL, USA; W. Abtew, South Florida Water Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany (Eds) Management District, West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Climate Change in North S. G. Setegn, Florida International University, North America Land Use and Land Cover Miami, FL, USA (Eds) Mapping in Europe This book details the climate of North American Nile River Basin over the past 65 million years. It explains how Practices & Trends Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change global climate models are used to simulate climate and presents the application of these models to Due March 2014 and Hydropolitics reproduce recent climate variations and predict Contributed volume Due January 2014 future climate. 2014. 300 p. 144 illus., 84 in color. (Remote Sensing Monograph Due January 2014 and Digital Image Processing, Volume 18) Hardcover 2014. I, 199 p. 227 illus., 172 in color. Hardcover Monograph 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7968-6 7 $229.00 ISBN 978-3-319-02719-7 2014. XII, 286 p. 86 illus. (Regional Climate Studies) Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-319-03767-7

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K. Pitilakis, Artistotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece; H. Crowley, European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy; A. Kaynia, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway (Eds) SYNER-G: Typology Definition and Fragility Functions for Physical Elements at Seismic Risk

N. Parmar, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada; Buildings, Lifelines, Transportation Networks V. Ryabov, A. Shevko, M. Gora, Russian Academy of A. Singh, Lystek International Inc., Cambridge, ON, and Critical Facilities Sciences Inst. Geology, Mineralogy &, Novosibirsk, Canada (Eds) Russia This volume collates serviceable fragility functions Geomicrobiology and from an international selection of seismic risk Trap Magmatism and Ore probability research, developing and adapting Biogeochemistry them to a European context to improve damage Formation in the Siberian Over the past 4 billion years, microorganisms forecasts for buildings, infrastructure, and critical Noril’sk Region facilities. have contributed to shaping the earth and making Volume 1. Trap Petrology it more habitable for higher forms of life. They Due January 2014 Due December 2013 are remarkable in their metabolic diversity and Monograph their ability to harvest energy from oxidation and Monograph reduction reactions. 2014. IV, 430 p. 165 illus., 81 in color. With 2014. XX, 386 p. 169 illus., 39 in color. (Modern Due January 2014 online files/update. (Geotechnical, Geological and Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 3) Contributed volume Earthquake Engineering, Volume 27) Hardcover Hardcover 7 $179.00 7 $229.00 2014. X, 325 p. 15 illus., 1 in color. (Soil Biology, ISBN 978-94-007-7871-9 ISBN 978-94-007-5021-0 Volume 39) Hardcover 7 $209.00 ISBN 978-3-642-41836-5

H. Peng, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, V. P. Sati, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India People’s Republic; W. Eder, University of Munich, Munich, Germany Towards Sustainable Danxiashan Global Geopark Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountain Regions This book presents of the most outstanding and beautiful red bed landscapes in the world, which This book offers a complete picture of the Indian in 2004 were included in UNESCO’s”Global Central Himalayan Region and its livelihood. Geoparks Network”, Danxiashan. Located in the Coverage includes geo-environmental setting, Chinese Province of Guangdong, it is composed socio-economy and population profile, sustain- of natural elements. able livelihoods, and development of tourism and hydroelectricity. Due January 2014 J. Rabassa, CADIC-CONICET, Ushuaia, Argentina; Monograph C. Ollier, University of Western Australia, Perth, Due January 2014 Australia (Eds) Monograph 2014. XV, 320 p. 100 illus. in color. (Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism) Hardcover Gondwana Landscapes in 2014. XI, 169 p. 54 illus., 41 in color. (Environmental 7 $179.00 southern South America Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) ISBN 978-3-642-15903-9 Hardcover Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-319-03532-1 Due January 2014 Monograph

2014. XV, 498 p. 308 illus., 245 in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover 7 $229.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7701-9

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R. Shaw, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (Ed) Community Practices for Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan

Through many years and many disasters, Japan has developed innovative technology and tools for risk reduction. This book is one of the first comprehensive attempts to focus on community- based disaster risk reduction, highlighting the experiences of Japan. D. L. Tang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, J. Tanimoto, Kyushu University, Hakata, Japan Due January 2014 Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; G. Sui, Mathematical Analysis of Monograph Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China (Eds) Environmental System 2014. X, 236 p. 57 illus., 38 in color. (Disaster Risk Reduction) Hardcover Typhoon Impact and Crisis This graduate-level textbook will help readers 7 $129.00 Management understand the fundamental mathematics and ISBN 978-4-431-54245-2 physics behind any environmental problem. From This book provides new information on typhoon theory to practical numerical procedure, it guides impacts and crisis management using satellite students step-by-step with the aid of numerous remote sensing technology. figures and exercises.

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2014. XVII, 581 p. 198 illus., 158 in color. (Advances in 2014. XV, 94 p. 70 illus., 62 in color. Softcover Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 7 $69.99 40) Hardcover ISBN 978-4-431-54621-4 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-40694-2

S. Siegesmund, Universität Göttingen Geoscience Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany; R. Snethlage, Naturstein, Bauchemie und Bauphysik in der Denkmalpflege, Bamberg, Germany (Eds) Stone in Architecture Properties, Durability

Here is a sophisticated and thorough exploration of stone – its properties, performance and conservation – in monumental contexts. The book serves as a complete guide to building stone deterioration processes and preservation techniques. Y. Tang, J. Zhou, X. Ren, Q. Yang, Tongji University, T. Zhou, Y. Yu, Y. Liu, B. Wang, Chinese Academy of Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China (Eds) Due February 2014 Monograph Dynamic Response and Flexible Global Ocean-

5th ed. 2014. 580 p. 490 illus., 360 in color. Hardcover Deformation Characteristic Atmosphere-Land System 7 $229.00 of Saturated Soft Clay under Model ISBN 978-3-642-45154-6 Subway Vehicle Loading A Modeling Tool for the Climate Change Research Community Due December 2013 Monograph Due December 2013 Monograph Distribution rights of the print version for China: Science Press Ltd., Beijing, China 2014. XVI, 483 p. 176 illus., 152 in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover 2014. XII, 250 p. 130 illus., 82 in color. (Springer 7 $229.00 Environmental Science and Engineering) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-41800-6 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-41986-7

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Z. An, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xian, People’s Republic of China (Ed) Late Cenozoic Climate Change in Asia Loess, Monsoon and Monsoon-arid Environment Evolution

This book is the first of its kind on environmental change research devoted to monsoon-arid environment evolution history and its mechanism involved. Capturing the most prominent features M. Behnassi, Ibn Zohr University of Agadir Faculty A. Celletti, U. Locatelli, Università di Roma Tor of Asian climate and environmental changes, of Law, Agadir, Morocco; S. A. Shahid, International Vergata, Roma, Italy; T. Ruggeri, Università di it gives a comprehensive review of the Asian Center for Biosaline Agric, Dubai, Utd.Arab. Bologna, Roma, Italy; E. Strickland, Università di Monsoon records providing evidence for spatial Emir.; N. Mintz-Habib, University of Cambridge, Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy (Eds) and temporal climatic and environmental changes Cambridge, UK (Eds) across the Asian continent since the Late Ceno- Mathematical Models and zoic. The dynamics underlying these changes are Science, Policy and Politics of explored based on various bio-geological records Methods for Planet Earth and in particular based on the evidence of loess, Modern Agricultural System In 2013 several scientific activities have been speleothems as well as on mammal fossils. Global Context to Local Dynamics of devoted to mathematical researches for the study Sustainable Agriculture Due January 2014 of planet Earth. Contributed volume Due January 2014 Due November 2013 Contributed volume 2014. I, 492 p. 336 illus., 215 in color. (Developments Contributed volume in Paleoenvironmental Research, Volume 16) 2014. I, 346 p. 79 illus., 66 in color. Hardcover 2014. XX, 164 p. (Springer INdAM Series, Volume 6) Hardcover 7 $129.00 Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7956-3 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7816-0 ISBN 978-3-319-02656-5

A. A. Ansari, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi H.‑P. Blume, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Y. Chen, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, Arabia; S. S. Gill, Maharshi Dayanand University Kiel, Kiel, Germany; G. W. Brümmer, University of People’s Republic of China (Ed) Centre for Biotechnology, Rohtak, India (Eds) Bonn, Bonn, Germany; R. Horn, Kiel University, Water Resources Research in Eutrophication: Causes, Kiel, Germany; E. Kandeler, Universität Hohenheim Inst. Bodenkunde und, Stuttgart, Germany; Northwest China Consequences and Control I. Kögel-Knabner, TU München, Freising, Germany; R. Kretzschmar, ETH Zürich I. f. Biogeochemie/ This book examines the possible impacts of cli- Volume 2 Schadstoffdyn., Zuerich, Switzerland; P. Schad, mate change on hydrology and water resources in Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany; the arid region of Northwest China, which is one Eutrophication continues to be a major global K. Stahr, Universität Hohenheim Institut für of the world’s largest arid places. The first chapter challenge and the problem of eutrophication and Bodenkunde, Stuttgart, Germany; B.‑M. Wilke, TU offers an introductory discussion of the physical availability of freshwater for human consumption Berlin Institut für Ökologie, Berlin, Germany geography and socioeconomic conditions in the is an essential ecological issue. The global demand region. Part two discusses climate system and hy- for water resources due to increasing population, Soil Science drologic system changes and implications of these economic developments, and emerging energy de- changes in relation to potential evapotranspira- velopment schemes has created new environmen- This book is based on the standard textbook tion, the hydrological cycle and the spatiotemporal tal challenges for global sustainability. Accord- on Soil Science for over 30 years in Europe and variations of the snow cover and glaciers through ingly, the area of research on eutrophication has has been improved for the North American and remote sensing, geographic information systems expanded considerably in recent years. Eutrophi- International Market. It features more than 250 and statistical analysis. The third part of the book cation, acidification and contamination by toxic (100 color) illustrations and dozens of tables and focuses on the model description and experimen- substances are likely to pose increasing threats to useful charts. tal design for interpreting the hydro-climatic pro- freshwater resources and ecosystems. The conse- cess, emphasizing the integration of water, climate quences of anthropogenic-induced eutrophication Due January 2014 and land ecosystems through field observations of freshwaters are severe deterioration of surface Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook and computer-based simulations. waters and growing public concern, as well as new interest among the scientific community. 2014. Approx. 550 p. 260 illus., 160 in color. Due February 2014 Hardcover Contributed volume Due December 2013 7 approx. $89.95 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-30941-0 2014. I, 328 p. 184 illus., 45 in color. Hardcover 7 $179.00 2014. XI, 262 p. 90 illus., 29 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-94-017-8016-2 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7813-9

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J. Denkinger, L. Vinueza, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador (Eds) The Galapagos Marine Reserve A Dynamic Socio-Ecological System

This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change). Authors explain in their chapters how this information can guide management and conservation actions to help orient and better manage, restore and sustain the ecosystems G. R. Guntenspergen, USGS Patuxent Wildlife H. Komiyama, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., services and goods that are derived from the Research Center, Laurel, MD, USA (Ed) Tokyo, Japan ocean, while considering the complex issues that affect the delicate nature of the Islands. This book Application of Threshold Beyond the Limits to Growth will contribute to a new understanding of the Concepts in Natural Resource New Ideas for Sustainability from Japan Galapagos Islands and marine ecosystems. Decision Making Full of fresh insights into the potential for devel- Due January 2014 oping sustainable economies, this book includes Natural resource managers face a complex Contributed volume a chapter on ‘platinum’ societies and shows how decision-making environment characterized by consumers’ demand for quality will foster sustain- 2014. XXIV, 312 p. 60 illus., 43 in color. (Social and the potential occurrence of rapid and abrupt eco- able technologies in developed, and developing, Ecological Interactions in the Galapagos Islands) logical change. These abrupt changes are poorly countries. Hardcover accommodated by traditional natural resource 7 $129.00 planning and decision-making processes. Due December 2013 ISBN 978-3-319-02768-5 Monograph Due March 2014 Contributed volume 2014. XXIX, 103 p. 30 illus., 25 in color. (Science for Sustainable Societies) Hardcover 2014. I, 481 p. 85 illus., 37 in color. Hardcover 7 $59.99 $179.00 7 ISBN 978-4-431-54558-3 ISBN 978-1-4899-8040-3

H. Kitazato, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, Kanagawa, Japan; J. Bernhard, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, USA (Eds) Approaches to Study Living Foraminifera Collection, Maintenance and Experimentation

Designed to promote sharing and exchange of knowledge between researchers from different G. Duca, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, K. Lei, Government of the Macao SAR, Macau, cultures, this book benefits foraminifera research- Moldova (Ed) People’s Republic of China; S. Zhou, South China ers and scientists working with marine organ- University of Technology, Guangzhou, People’s isms to explore questions in biology, geology and Management of Water Quality Republic of China; Z. Wang, The University of Macau, oceanography. in Moldova Macau, People’s Republic of China Due January 2014 Ecological Emergy Accounting Based on comprehensive analysis in a national Monograph research program, this book covers water structure for a Limited System and quality, surface water, groundwater, water 2014. XV, 183 p. 79 illus., 44 in color. (Environmental treatment, irrigation technology and industrial Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) General Principles and a Case Study of Macao water pollution, one of the main environmental Hardcover Due January 2014 problems of our time. $129.00 7 Monograph ISBN 978-4-431-54387-9 Due December 2013 Distribution rights in China: Science Press Ltd Monograph 2014. XII, 200 p. 66 illus. (Springer Environmental 2014. VIII, 204 p. 151 illus., 67 in color. (Water Science Science and Engineering) Hardcover and Technology Library, Volume 69) Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-45169-0 ISBN 978-3-319-02707-4

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S. Rannow, M. Neubert, Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban & Regional Development, Dresden, Germany (Eds) Managing Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe Under Climate Change

Beginning with an overview of data and concepts developed in the EU-project HABIT-CHANGE, this book addresses the need for sharing knowledge and experience in the field of biodiversity E. Lichtfouse, INRA, Dijon, France; J. Schwarzbauer, conservation and climate change. There is an W. Schröder, G. Schmidt, Universität Vechta, Vechta, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany; D. Robert, urgent need to build capacity in protected areas Germany Université de Lorraine, Saint-Avold, France (Eds) to monitor, assess, manage and report the effects Modelling Potential Malaria Pollutant Diseases, of climate change and their interaction with other pressures. The contributors identify barriers to Spread in Germany by Use of Remediation and Recycling the adaptation of conservation management, such Climate Change Projections as the mismatch between planning reality and Pollution has no borders. the decision context at site level. Short and vivid A Risk Assessment Approach Coupling Due December 2013 descriptions of case studies, drawn from investiga- Epidemiologic and Geostatistical Measures Contributed volume tion areas all over Central and Eastern Europe, illustrate both the local impacts of climate change Due January 2014 2013. XIV, 556 p. 110 illus., 72 in color. and their consequences for future management. Brief (Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, Due January 2014 2014. XV, 63 p. 18 illus., 15 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Volume 4) Hardcover Environmental Science) Softcover $229.00 Contributed volume 7 7 $54.99 ISBN 978-3-319-02386-1 2014. XIV, 310 p. 75 illus., 37 in color. (Advances in ISBN 978-3-319-03822-3 Global Change Research, Volume 58) Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7959-4

K. Seemann, School of Tourism & Hospitality Manageme Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia; M. Parnell, Greensynergy Consulting, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia; D. Marinova, Curtin Sustainability Policy Institute ( Curtin University, Fremantle, WA, Australia Greening Frankenstein Innovation for Sustainability

This book brings new ideas to the literature link- ing design, technology and sustainability. The A. Malik, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, D. Rutz, R. Janssen, WIP - Renewable Energies, authors show how the technological world we have India; E. Grohmann, Albert-Ludwigs-University Munich, Germany (Eds) created is ontologically systemic and co-evolves Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; R. Akhtar, necessarily with our ecology, while transforming International Institute of Health Manage (IIHMR), Socio-Economic Impacts of human identity. New Delhi, India (Eds) Bioenergy Production Due February 2014 Environmental Deterioration Around the world, many countries are increasing Monograph and Human Health efforts to promote biomass production for indus- 2014. 250 p. 25 illus., 5 in color. Hardcover trial uses including biofuels and bio-products such Natural and anthropogenic determinants 7 $99.00 as chemicals and bio-plastic. Against a backdrop ISBN 978-94-007-2012-1 of lively public debate on sustainability, bioenergy This book discusses the natural and anthropogenic wields both positive and negative impacts upon determinants of the environment and their impact a variety of environmental and socio-economic on human health. issues. Due December 2013 Due February 2014 Contributed volume Contributed volume 2014. XV, 421 p. 45 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover 2014. I, 332 p. 70 illus. in color. Hardcover 7 $179.00 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7889-4 ISBN 978-3-319-03828-5

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A. Abdul Rahman, P. Boguslawski, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia; A. François, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; M. N. Said, K. M. Omar, University Technology Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia (Eds) Geoinformation for Informed Decisions

This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, including such sub-disciplines of the field as geomatic engineer- M. A. Shields, University of Aberdeen, Newburgh, S. Takahashi, Kyoto University, Sennan-gun, Japan ing, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, UK; A. I. Payne, A&B Word Ltd, Halesworth, UK (Eds) (Ed) digital cartography and more. Marine Renewable Energy Radiation Monitoring and Dose Due March 2014 Technology and Environmental Estimation of the Fukushima Monograph Interactions Nuclear Accident 2014. 300 p. 150 illus. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography) Hardcover It is now widely recognized that there is a need for This book provides comprehensive research find- 7 approx. $139.00 long-term secure and suitable sustainable forms ings related to the environmental monitoring of ISBN 978-3-319-03643-4 of energy. Renewable energy from the marine radiation, levels of radioactive nuclides in various environment, in particular renewable energy from environments and dose estimation in residents tidal currents, wave and wind, can help achieve a after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident sustainable energy future. caused severe environmental contamination with radioactive nuclides. Due January 2014 Contributed volume Due January 2014 Contributed volume 2014. I, 418 p. 38 illus., 9 in color. (Humanity and the Sea) Hardcover 2014. X, 219 p. 79 illus., 45 in color. Hardcover 7 $129.00 7 $59.99 ISBN 978-94-017-8001-8 ISBN 978-4-431-54582-8

J. Urquhart, The School of Science University of J. Benveniste, European Space Agency/ESRIN Greenwich, Chatham, UK; T. G. Acott, University Directorate of Earth Observation, Roma, Italy; of Greenwich The School of Science, Chatham, S. Vignudelli, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche UK; D. Symes, University of Hull Yorkshire, Hull, Istituto di Biofisica, Pisa, Italy; A. G. Kostianoy, UK; M. Zhao, Greenwich Maritime Institute Office Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia University of Greenwich, London, UK (Eds) Inland Water Altimetry Social Issues in Sustainable This book’s integrated coverage of the topic is a Fisheries Management vital aid to water scientists wishing to add radar altimetry to their skill set. Using data gathered by This volume is an interdisciplinary mix of per- the authors, it details the application of satellite spectives and studies on social issues in fisheries altimetry to various inland seas, lakes and rivers. M. A. Sutton, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, from a diverse range of case studies and research Penicuik, UK; K. E. Mason, L. J. Sheppard, Centre disciplines. The case is made regarding the dearth Due February 2014 for Ecology and Hydrology Edinburgh Research of attention to socio-cultural considerations which Monograph Station, Penicuik, UK; H. Sverdrup, University of to date have been largely treated as an externality Lund Department of Chemical Engineering II, Lund, of fisheries policy. It will be valuable to researchers 2014. 500 p. 100 illus. Hardcover Sweden; R. Haeuber, US Environmental Protection and decision makers interested in understanding 7 approx. $239.00 Agency, Washington, WA, USA; W. K. Hicks, the social dimension of fisheries and provides a ISBN 978-3-642-22678-6 University of York, Heslington, York, UK (Eds) timely and relevant compilation of research and analysis on some of the critical socio-cultural Nitrogen Deposition, Critical issues facing fisheries management and fishing Loads and Biodiversity communities today.

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2014. I, 539 p. 177 illus., 82 in color. Hardcover 2014. I, 199 p. 46 illus., 10 in color. (MARE Publication 7 $229.00 Series, Volume 9) Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-7938-9 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7910-5

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L. Rivard, C. Hehner Rivard, Saint-Lambert, QC, Canada Complex Terrain Mapping Integrated Use of Stereo Air Photos and Satellite Images

This book thoroughly reviews five major mor- phogenic terrain types which meet the criteria of complex terrains, using 208 illustrations, including 64 extensively commented examples of stereo-pair air photos and 64 related satellite images. D. Czamanski, Technion-Israel Institute of J. He, University of Heidelberg Geographical Technology, Haifa, Israel; I. Benenson, Tel-Aviv Institute, Heidelberg, Germany Due March 2014 University, Tel Aviv, Israel; D. Malkinson, University Monograph of Haifa, Haifa, Israel (Eds) Creative Industry Districts 2014. 200 p. 208 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover An Analysis of Dynamics, Networks and Modeling of Land-Use and 7 approx. $139.00 Implications on Creative Clusters in Shanghai Ecological Dynamics ISBN 978-3-319-02449-3 This book provides insight into creative indus- This innovative approach to landscape modeling tries and spaces in Shanghai, the fastest-growing begins by acknowledging landscape phenomena as megacity in China and the center of modern eco- ‘self-organizing’ manifestations of human activity. nomic development. This spatial phenomenon is examined through analysis of dynamics, networks Due December 2013 and implications. Contributed volume Due December 2013 2013. VII, 193 p. 66 illus., 9 in color. (Cities and Monograph Nature) Hardcover 7 $129.00 2014. XIII, 197 p. 75 illus., 50 in color. (Advances in ISBN 978-3-642-40198-5 Asian Human-Environmental Research) Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-319-01975-8

J. Fiedler, Graz, Austria Urbanisation, unlimited

This volume of essays on urbanisation explores core themes such as privatisation and vitality. Using exemplars from places as diverse as Brazil and the Middle East, its post-voluntarist perspective rejects neoliberal and determinist planning traditions.

Due March 2014 Monograph M. Patterson, N. Hoalst-Pullen, Kennesaw State H. Shimizu, A. Murayama, Nagoya University, 2014. 190 p. 75 illus. in color. Hardcover University, Kennesaw, USA (Eds) Nagoya, Japan (Eds) 7 approx. $139.00 ISBN 978-3-319-03586-4 The Geography of Beer Basic and Clinical Regions, Environment, and Societies Environmental Approaches in

This book examines global and local production of Landscape Planning beer from historical, economic, cultural, environ- This book is based on presentations made by mental and physical viewpoints. The contributors German and Japanese scholars at the international integrate spatial perspectives to effectively map its symposium “New Trends of Landscape Design: identity, changes, challenges, patterns and locales. Seamless Connection of Landscape Planning and Due February 2014 Design from Regional to Site Scales—The Cultural Monograph Context” held November 2012.

2014. X, 200 p. 70 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover Due January 2014 7 $129.00 Monograph ISBN 978-94-007-7786-6 2014. XV, 126 p. 126 illus., 115 in color. (Urban and Landscape Perspectives, Volume 17) Hardcover 7 $129.00 ISBN 978-4-431-54414-2

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H. Tang, Z.‑L. Li, Chinese Academy of Agricultural P. Ahmad, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, India; S. Bellon, S. Penvern, INRA, Avignon Cedex 09, Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China M. R. Wani, Anantnag College, Srinagar, India (Eds) France (Eds) Quantitative Remote Sensing in Physiological Mechanisms and Organic farming, prototype for Thermal Infrared Adaptation Strategies in Plants sustainable agricultures

Theory and Applications Under Changing Environment Stakeholders show a growing interest for organic food and farming (OF&F), which becomes This comprehensive technical overview of the Volume 2 a societal component. Rather than questioning core theory of thermal remote sensing and its Abiotic stress has a detrimental impact on the whether OF&F outperforms conventional agricul- applications in hydrology, agriculture, and forestry living organisms in a specific environment and ture or not, the main question addressed in this includes a host of illuminating examples and constitutes a major constraint to global agricul- book is how, and in what conditions, OF&F covers everything from the basics to likely future tural production. may be considered as a prototype towards sustain- trends in the field. able agricultures. Due December 2013 Due December 2013 Contributed volume Due January 2014 Monograph Contributed volume 2014. XVI, 394 p. 28 illus., 13 in color. Hardcover 2014. X, 296 p. 70 illus., 40 in color. (Springer Remote $239.00 2014. I, 574 p. Hardcover Sensing/Photogrammetry) Hardcover 7 ISBN 978-1-4614-8599-5 7 $209.00 $179.00 7 ISBN 978-94-007-7926-6 ISBN 978-3-642-42026-9 Horticulture: Plants for People H. Anazawa, Japan Bioindustry Association, Tokyo, Japan; S. Shimizu, Kyoto Gakuen University, Kyoto, and Places Japan (Eds)

The trilogy ‘Horticulture: Plants for People and Microbial Production Places’ encapsulates and explains the fundamen- From Genome Design to Cell Engineering tals of what the disciplines of ‘horticulture’ and ‘horticultural science’ embrace and encompass This presentation of breeding fermentation currently. Those outside these disciplines, and not strains of microbes has applications in a range of infrequently some inside them, find difficulty in industrial contexts. Leading researchers describe understanding and explaining the broad-church their cutting-edge use of ‘omics’ information and which is horticulture and horticultural science. explain the concept of designing a fermentation- strain genome. Due March 2014 H. Bleckmann, J. Mogdans, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany; S. L. Coombs, Bowling Green State Contributed volume Due January 2014 University, Bowling Green, OH, USA (Eds) Monograph 2014. 750 p. (3-volume-set) Flow Sensing in Air and Water 7 $479.00 2014. XV, 343 p. 116 illus., 32 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-94-017-8640-9 7 $189.00 Behavioural, Neural and Engineering ISBN 978-4-431-54606-1 Principles of Operation Due January 2014 Contributed volume

2014. VIII, 601 p. 200 illus., 77 in color. Hardcover 7 $239.00 ISBN 978-3-642-41445-9

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D. Chandra, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Center for Genetics and Pharmacology, Buffalo, NY, USA (Ed) Mitochondria as Targets for Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Therapy

This book highlights the importance of phytochemicals and mitochondria in cancer prevention and therapy. Recent scientific discoveries have identified that naturally occurring biologically active compounds (i.e. phytochemicals) target T. A. Brevini, F. Gandolfi, Università degli Studi di multiple steps of tumorigenesis leading to the in- T. Dickhaus, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Milano Unistem, Milan, Italy hibition or delay in cancer progression. Mitochon- Germany Pluripotency in Domestic dria, organelles within a cell, are a critical target Simultaneous Statistical for phytochemicals in regulating the initiation, Animal Cells promotion, and progression of cancer. The book is Inference divided into three parts to better communicate the This book addresses why there is a need for large With Applications in the Life Sciences important findings related to phytochemicals and animal models for regenerative medicine. It also mitochondria in cancer research. The first part This monograph offers an in-depth mathematical details early embryo development with a careful describes updates on environmental and genetic treatment of modern multiple test procedures con- analysis of the regulatory mechanisms driving factors causing cancer initiation and progression, trolling the false discovery rate and related error cleavage, polarization and genome activation in the role of mitochondria function in regulat- measures, particularly addressing applications to domestic species. ing the process of tumorigenesis, and the role such fields as genetics, proteomics and neurosci- Due December 2013 of mitochondria in regulating cell death such as ence. Brief apoptosis, autophagy, and necroptosis. Due January 2014 2013. X, 60 p. 26 illus., 22 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Due December 2013 Monograph Stem Cells) Softcover Contributed volume 2014. XIV, 163 p. 19 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover 7 $54.99 2013. XI, 262 p. 24 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover $189.00 ISBN 978-1-4899-8052-6 7 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-3-642-45181-2 ISBN 978-1-4614-9325-9

G. Dixon, GreenGene International Hill Rising, Sherborne, Dorset, UK; D. E. Aldous, The University of Queensland, Lawes, QLD, Australia (Eds) Horticulture: Plants for People and Places, Volume 3 Social Horticulture

This Trilogy explains “What is Horticulture?”. Vol- ume three of Horticulture: Plants for People and Places presents readers with detailed accounts of the scientific and scholastic concepts which inter- H. Brumm, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, D. Cowan, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South act with the arts and humanities and which now Seewiesen, Germany (Ed) Africa (Ed) underpins the rapidly evolving subject of Social Animal Communication and Antarctic Terrestrial Horticulture. This discipline transcends the barriers between science, medicine and the arts. This Noise Microbiology volume covers:- Horticulture and Society, Diet and Health, Psychological Health, Wildlife, Horticul- The study of animal communication has led to sig- Physical and Biological Properties of ture and Public Welfare, Education, Extension, nificant progress in our general understanding of Antarctic Soil Habitats Economics, Exports and Biosecurity, Scholarship motor and sensory systems, evolution, and specia- and Art, Scholarship and Literature, Scholar- tion. However, one often neglected aspect is that This book brings together many of the world’s ship and History and the relationship between signal exchange in every modality is constrained leading experts in the fields of Antarctic terres- Horticulture and Gardening. This volume brings by noise, be it in the transmission channel or in trial soil ecology, providing a comprehensive and the evolution of the Discipline and Vocation of the nervous system. completely up-to-date analysis of the status of Antarctic soil microbiology. Horticulture firmly into the 21st Century. Due December 2013 Due February 2014 Due March 2014 Contributed volume Contributed volume Contributed volume 2013. VIII, 453 p. 107 illus., 34 in color. (Animal 2014. Approx. 250 p. 106 illus., 65 in color. Hardcover Signals and Communication, Volume 2) Hardcover 2014. V, 383 p. 62 illus., 47 in color. Hardcover 7 approx. $189.00 $189.00 7 $189.00 7 ISBN 978-94-017-8559-4 ISBN 978-3-642-41493-0 ISBN 978-3-642-45212-3

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G. R. Dixon, GreenGene International Hill Rising, Y. Fouquet, Ifremer, Plouzané, France; D. Lacroix, Sherborne, Dorset, UK; D. E. Aldous, The University Ifremer Sète, Sète cedex, France (Eds) of Queensland, Lawes, QLD, Australia (Eds) Deep Marine Mineral Resources Horticulture: Plants for People The risks of shortages for some crucial metals and Places, Volume 1 and uncertainty about the land-based reserves of Production Horticulture several others justify the search to diversify our sources of supply and investigate their potential. This Trilogy explains “What is Horticulture?”. Mineral resources in the deep sea are attracting Volume one of Horticulture: Plants for People and increasing interest with the progressive discovery Places describes in considerable depth the science, of various forms of ores. France possesses large management and technology which underpins areas of deep seafloor in the three oceans as well the continuous production of fresh and processed D. Ekuni, Okayama University Graduate School of as world-class human and technological resources horticultural produce. Firstly, there is a consid- Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, and know-how, resulting from over 40 years of eration of technological innovation derived from Japan; M. Battino, Polytechnical University experience. This study takes stock of knowledge basic scientific discoveries which has given rise of Marche Faculty of Medicine, Ancona, Italy; about mineralisations and associated metals, to entirely new industries, markets, novel crops T. Tomofuji, Okayama Univ Graduate School of technologies for exploring and exploiting them, and changed social habits. Then follows accounts Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, biodiversity and the potential impact of exploita- of the modern production of: Field Vegetables, Okayama, Japan; E. E. Putnins, University of British tion on the deep environment and the partner- Temperate Fruit, Tropical Fruit, Citrus, Plantation Columbia Faculty of Dentistry, Vancouver, BC, ships which are vital for France and Europe. This Crops, Berry Crops, Viticulture, Protected Crops, Canada (Eds) information will be useful for decision-makers Flower Crops, New Crops, Post-harvest Handling, Studies on Periodontal Disease in drawing up strategies, defining research and Supply Chain Management and the Environmen- development programmes and in enhancing and tal Impact of Production. Each chapter is written Due January 2014 developing commercial utilizations for these high- by acknowledged world experts. Contributed volume potential resources.

Due March 2014 2014. XII, 396 p. 37 illus., 14 in color. (Oxidative Stress Due December 2013 Contributed volume in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice) Contributed volume Hardcover 2014. Approx. 250 p. 149 illus., 126 in color. 7 $209.00 2014. Approx. 200 p. 45 illus., 42 in color. Hardcover Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-9556-7 7 $189.00 7 approx. $189.00 ISBN 978-94-017-8562-4 ISBN 978-94-017-8577-8

G. Dixon, GreenGene International Hill Rising, A. d. Fuente, Leibnitz-Institute for Farm Animal Sherborne, Dorset, UK; D. E. Aldous, The University Biology, Dummerstorf, Germany (Ed) of Queensland, Lawes, QLD, Australia (Eds) Gene Network Inference Horticulture: Plants for People Verification of Methods from Systems and Places, Volume 2 Genetics Data Environmental Horticulture This book presents recent methods for Systems This Trilogy explains “What is Horticulture?”. Genetics (SG) data analysis, applying them to a Volume two of Horticulture: Plants for People and suite of simulated SG benchmark datasets. Each of Places analyses in depth the scientific, managerial the chapter authors received the same datasets to and ecological concepts which underpin Environ- evaluate the performance of their method to better mental Horticulture. Chapters describe: Horticul- S. M. Fleming, New York University, New York, NY, understand which algorithms are most useful for ture and the Environment, Woody Ornamentals, USA; C. Frith, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus C, obtaining reliable models from SG datasets. The Herbs and Pharmaceuticals, Urban Greening, Ru- Denmark (Eds) knowledge gained from this benchmarking study ral Trees, Urban Trees, Turfgrass Science, Interior The Cognitive Neuroscience of will ultimately allow these algorithms to be used and External Landscaping, Biodiversity, Climate with confidence for SG studies e.g. of complex Change and Organic Production. Each is written Metacognition human diseases or food crop improvement. The by leading international experts. Sustainable use book is primarily intended for researchers with a Metacognition is the capacity to reflect upon and of resources and careful conservation are critically background in the life sciences, not for computer evaluate cognition and behaviour. Long of interest essential for the continuation of life on this Planet. scientists or statisticians. to philosophers and psychologists, metacognition Achieving this is where horticulture, natural flora has recently become the target of research in the Due February 2014 and fauna and the environment interact in achiev- cognitive neurosciences. Contributed volume ing sustainable development. Due February 2014 2014. X, 126 p. 49 illus., 33 in color. Hardcover Due March 2014 Contributed volume 7 $189.00 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-45160-7 2014. VII, 481 p. 62 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover 2014. Approx. 250 p. 58 illus., 47 in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 7 approx. $189.00 ISBN 978-3-642-45189-8 ISBN 978-94-017-8580-8

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P. Goulletquer, Ifremer, Centre de l’Atlantique, Orvault, France; P. Gros, Ifremer, Saint-Renan, France; G. Boeuf, Laboratoire Arago, Banyuls sur Mer, France; J. Weber, Montigny le Bretonneux, France Biodiversity in the Marine Environment

This book offers a comprehensive review of the status and trends of marine biodiversity, an impact assessment of human activities and suggests a conceptual framework for relationships between biodiversity and human societies. S. S. Gurav, Government College of Pharmacy, Tal- E. Jensen-Jarolim, Messerli Forschungsinstitut Karad, India; N. S. Gurav, Sudhakarrao Naik Institute Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien, Vienna, Due January 2014 of Pharmacy, Amaravati, India (Eds) Austria (Ed) Monograph Indian Herbal Drug Microscopy Comparative Medicine 2014. Approx. 200 p. 71 illus. in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 Here is a vital resource for identifying and evaluat- Anatomy and Physiology ISBN 978-94-017-8565-5 ing Indian medicinal plants. It features color mi- Here is a concise survey of comparative medicine croscopic images as well as detailed microscopic regarding physiology and function in healthy information of forty well-known and medicinally individuals. important plants. Due December 2013 Contributed volume

2014. XV, 207 p. 78 illus. in color. Hardcover Due December 2013 7 $189.00 Contributed volume ISBN 978-1-4614-9514-7 2014. X, 315 p. 56 illus., 54 in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-3-7091-1558-9

M. Guillou, INRA, Vanves, France; G. Matheron, C. B. Jones, Mammals and Phenogroups (MaP), CIRAD, Saint Martin de Castillon, France Asheville, NC, USA The World’s Challenge The Evolution of Mammalian Feeding 9 Billion people Sociality in an Ecological

This book presents how a global population of Perspective nine billion by 2050 could be fed adequately, in This book situates the field of mammalian social keeping with increasingly stringent standards of biology beyond single species and populations. It quality and with respect for the environment. It offers new notations for group and individual so- offers thought provoking insight and some sur- cial competition among species as well as provides prising solutions. an ecological perspective of vertebrate sociality. E. Hainzelin, Cirad, Direction générale, Montpellier, Available France (Ed) Due February 2014 Monograph Cultivating Biodiversity to Monograph 2013. Approx. 240 p. 10 illus. in color. Hardcover 2014. X, 110 p. 10 illus., 3 in color. (SpringerBriefs in 7 approx. $189.00 Transform Agriculture Ecology) Softcover ISBN 978-94-017-8568-6 How can cultivated plant biodiversity contribute 7 $54.99 to the transformation and the “ecologization” ISBN 978-3-319-03930-5 of agriculture in Southern countries? Based on extensive field work in the Southern countries, a great deal of scientific progress is presented in all areas affecting agriculture (agronomy, plant breeding and crop protection, cultivation systems, etc.

Due December 2013 Contributed volume

2013. XIV, 263 p. 19 illus., 5 in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7983-9

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M.‑P. Junier, Inserm Center of Psychiatry and M. Maltamo, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Neuroscience, Paris, France; S. G. Kernie, Columbia Finland; E. Næsset, Norwegian University of Life University College of Physicians & Surge, New York, Sciences, Ås, Norway; J. Vauhkonen, University of NY, USA (Eds) Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland (Eds) Endogenous Stem Cell-Based Forestry Applications of Brain Remodeling in Mammals Airborne Laser Scanning

This text highlights the endogenous regenera- Concepts and Case Studies tive potential of the central nervous system in Airborne laser scanning (ALS) has emerged as one neonates and juveniles and discusses possible ways of the most promising remote sensing technolo- it might be manipulated for medical purposes. The gies to provide data for research and operational first section provides a descriptive summary of the H. Kondoh, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; applications in a wide range of disciplines related salient steps of human brain development with a A. Kuroiwa, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan (Eds) to management of forest ecosystems. This book discussion of comparisons with other mammalian provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review brains. It also provides a historical perspective on New Principles in of the research and application of ALS in a broad our understanding of ongoing brain development Developmental Processes range of forest-related disciplines, especially forest throughout the lifespan and serve to introduce the inventory and forest ecology. However, this book concept of brain plasticity following injury. During the last decade, modern technologies have is more than just a collection of individual con- made a revolutionary change in developmental tributions – it consists of a well-composed blend Due February 2014 biology. The molecular and cellular processes of chapters dealing with fundamental method- Contributed volume in live embryos can now be visualized thanks to ological issues and contributions reviewing and technologies using fluorescent proteins. The whole 2014. X, 192 p. 21 illus., 19 in color. (Stem Cell illustrating the use of ALS within various domains genome information of a wide range of animal Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover of application. species has now become available, confirming the 7 $189.00 common principles that operate in every species. ISBN 978-1-4899-7398-6 Due March 2014 Contributed volume Due January 2014 Contributed volume 2014. Approx. 400 p. 50 illus., 19 in color. (Managing Forest Ecosystems, Volume 27) Hardcover 2014. XV, 397 p. 120 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover 7 approx. $209.00 $189.00 7 ISBN 978-94-017-8662-1 ISBN 978-4-431-54633-7

T. K. Mondal, Center for DNA Fingerprinting, Delhi, India Breeding and Biotechnology of Tea and its Wild Species

This book presents a detailed account of tea breeding procedures, limitations of conventional breeding, and flower and seed biology. It also explores gene cloning, functional genomics, proteomics, next generation sequencing, and bioinformatics.

Due February 2014 E. I. Katsy, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology E. Louis, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; of Plants and Microorganisms, Saratov, Russia (Ed) M. Becker, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Monograph Plasticity in Plant- UK (Eds) 2014. Approx. 170 p. 12 illus., 5 in color. Hardcover Subtelomeres 7 $189.00 Growth-Promoting and ISBN 978-81-322-1703-9 Phytopathogenic Bacteria New genes and diversity leading to adaptation and evolution are generated in special areas of This book covers use of Pseudomonas plasmids for genomes. One such area in all eukaryotic genomes bioremediation; comparative genomics of related and in those prokaryotes with linear chromo- epiphytic, endophytic and phytopathogenic Er- somes is the region near the ends of the chromo- winia or Herbaspirillum species; horizontal gene somes. These telomere-associated sequences or transfer, microevolution of pathogenic bacteria in subtelomeres, have different properties than the hosts and more. rest of the genome and are one of the most excit- ing frontiers left in genomics. Due February 2014 Contributed volume Due December 2013 Contributed volume 2014. 240 p. 36 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 2014. X, 291 p. 48 illus., 19 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-9202-3 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-3-642-41565-4

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M. Öztürk, Ege University Center for Environmental Studies, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey; M. Ashraf, University of Agriculture Faculty of Sciences, Faisalabad, Pakistan; A. Aksoy, Erciyes University, Melikgazi, Turkey; M. S. Ahmad, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Dept. Botany, Faisalabad, Pakistan (Eds) Phytoremediation for Green Energy

Human demand for energy has grown multi- folds in recent years. This is the result of rapidly P. R. Nair, University of Florida Sch. of Forest I. Obrosova, Louisiana State University Pennington increasing human population, which, in turn, Resources and Conservatio, Gainesville, FL, USA; Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; has resulted in increased organic (petroleum) V. D. Nair, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA M. J. Stevens, University of Birmingham School of and inorganic pollution on the biosphere. Due to Medicine, Birmingham, UK; M. A. Yorek, University of this, we are now facing a number of challenges to Scientific Writing and Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA (Eds) sustain life on earth. For example, the increased Communication in Agriculture organic and inorganic pollution in our environ- Studies in Diabetes ment is leading to loss of biodiversity, degradation and Natural Resources of environment and thus ultimately causing food Studies on Diabetes examines how increased oxi- insecurity. In this situation, it is imperative to keep dative and nitrosative stress – one of the leading This book offers easy-to-follow instructions on updated ourselves with advances on the effects of causes of diabetes complications – pathologically how to prepare manuscripts for high-quality pollutants, tolerance mechanisms and the poten- affects multiple tissues in the body. journals. It also includes step-wise procedures and tial of different plants and microbes in removing guidelines on oral and poster presentations to peer these pollutants from the environment. groups at conferences and meetings. Due February 2014 Contributed volume Due December 2013 Due December 2013 Contributed volume Monograph 2014. X, 340 p. 39 illus. in color. (Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice) 2014. Approx. 200 p. 64 illus., 4 in color. Hardcover 2014. XII, 134 p. 20 illus., 7 in color. Softcover Hardcover 7 approx. $189.00 $209.00 7 $29.99 7 ISBN 978-94-007-7886-3 ISBN 978-3-319-03100-2 ISBN 978-1-4899-8034-2

P. Nick, University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany; K. T. Osman, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, R. Peshin, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Z. Opatrný, Charles University, Prague, Czech Bangladesh Sciences & Technology, Jammu, India; D. Pimentel, Republic (Eds) Forest Soils Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA (Eds) Applied Plant Cell Biology Properties and Management Integrated Pest Management Cellular Tools and Approaches for Plant Experiences with Implementation, Global Biotechnology Dealing with the specialized science of forest soil Overview, Vol.4 characterization, this review of the physical, chem- Due December 2013 ical and biological properties of forest soils, and The book deals with the present state and prob- Contributed volume their implications on forest vegetation, discusses lems of integrated pest management (IPM) as topics from nutrient science to climate change. relating to stakeholder acceptance of IPM and how 2014. XII, 600 p. 48 illus., 26 in color. (Plant Cell IPM can become a sustainable practice. Monographs, Volume 22) Hardcover Due December 2013 7 $209.00 Monograph Due January 2014 ISBN 978-3-642-41786-3 Contributed volume 2013. XI, 217 p. 82 illus., 55 in color. Hardcover 7 $189.00 2014. I, 773 p. 89 illus., 52 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-02540-7 7 $279.00 ISBN 978-94-007-7801-6

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M. Pina, N. Gontier, University of Lisbon AppEEL, Lisbon, Portugal (Eds) The Evolution of Social Communication in Primates A Multidisciplinary Approach

How did social communication evolve in primates? In this volume, primatologists, linguists, anthropologists, cognitive scientists and philosophers of science systematically analyze how their specific disciplines demarcate the research ques- E. Pignatti, S. Pignatti, Rome, Italy tions and methodologies involved in the study of J. Pretzsch, TU Dresden, Tharandt, Germany; Plant Life of the Dolomites the evolutionary origins of social communication D. Darr, McKinsey & Company, Inc., Berlin, Germany; in primates in general, and in humans in particu- H. Uibrig, E. Auch, TU Dresden, Tharandt, Germany Vegetation Structure and Ecology lar. In the first part, pioneering primatologists (Eds) Translated by: P. Isenberg, Long Beach, CA, USA provide cutting edge insights into how the study Forests and Rural Development of communicative behavior portrayed by extant The first publication to include a condensed, yet monkeys and great apes can provide information This book provides an overview of the complex complete treatment of anaphora and modality, for studies on the origin and evolution of human challenges and opportunities related to forest- this volume’s integrated theory combines classical language. based rural development in the tropics and subtropics. formal semantics and modern dynamic seman- Due March 2014 tics without altering the fundamental linguistic Contributed volume Due December 2013 paradigm. Contributed volume 2014. X, 285 p. 30 illus., 15 in color. (Interdisciplinary Due December 2013 Evolution Research, Volume 1) Hardcover 2014. XII, 428 p. 55 illus., 18 in color. (Tropical Monograph 7 approx. $189.00 Forestry, Volume 9) Hardcover 2014. XXXVII, 759 p. 503 illus., 487 in color. Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-02668-8 7 $209.00 7 $209.00 ISBN 978-3-642-41403-9 ISBN 978-3-642-31042-3

D. Pimentel, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; A. Pratap, J. Kumar, Indian Institute of Pulses R. Salar, S. Gahlawat, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, R. Peshin, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Research Crop Improvement Division, Kalyanpur- Sirsa, India; P. Siwach, Chaudhary Devi lal University, Sciences & Technology, Jammu, India (Eds) Kanpur, India (Eds) Sirsa, India; J. Duhan, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Integrated Pest Management Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Sirsa, India (Eds) Biotechnology: Prospects and Pesticide Problems, Volume 3 Plants, Volume 2 Applications The book deals with the present state and prob- Achievements and Impacts lems of integrated pest management as relating to Due January 2014 Due December 2013 stakeholder acceptance of IPM and how integrated Contributed volume Contributed volume pest management can become a sustainable prac- 2014. VII, 296 p. 68 illus., 43 in color. Hardcover tice. The discussions include using less pesticides 2014. XVI, 454 p. 37 illus., 31 in color. Hardcover 7 $209.00 and the possibility of eliminating pesticides from $209.00 7 ISBN 978-81-322-1682-7 agricultural practice. ISBN 978-1-4614-9571-0 Due December 2013 Contributed volume

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K. S. Sastry, SV University, Tirupathi, India; T. A. B. Shen, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s N. Taniguchi, RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Zitter, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA Republic of China (Ed) Wako, Japan; K. Honke, Kochi University Medical School, Nankoku, Japan; M. Fukuda, Sanford- Plant Virus and Viroid Diseases Bioinformatics for Diagnosis, Burnham Medical Research Inst., La Jolla, CA, USA; in the Tropics Prognosis and Treatment of H. Narimatsu, Nat’l Inst of Adv Industr Sci and Tech, Tsukuba, Japan; Y. Yamaguchi, T. Angata, RIKEN Volume 2: Epidemiology and Management Complex Diseases Advanced Science Institute, Wako, Japan (Eds) Understanding plant virus epidemiology is a core The book introduces the bioinformatics tools, Handbook of aim of disease management in any given agro- databases and strategies for the translational re- ecosystem. This, the second in a multi-volume search, focuses on the biomarker discovery based Glycosyltransferases and Springer series on tropical plant viruses, has on integrative data analysis and systems biological Related Genes comprehensive coverage of both these key topics network reconstruction. in agriculture. This handbook is an invaluable resource to those Due December 2013 with an interest in the role of glycosyltransferases Due November 2013 Contributed volume and related genes. This new edition details more Monograph than 200 glycosyltransferases isolated from mam- 2013. VI, 220 p. 34 illus., 27 in color. (Translational malian tissue. 2014. XVII, 465 p. 39 illus., 24 in color. Hardcover Bioinformatics, Volume 4) Hardcover 7 $279.00 7 $189.00 7 Provides comprehensive information on all ISBN 978-94-007-7819-1 ISBN 978-94-007-7974-7 known glycosyltransferases and their related genes 7 Written by leading experts in the field 7 New edition, available both in print and A. Surlykke, University of Southern Denmark Inst. as a fully searchable and hyperlinked electronic Biology, Odense, Denmark; P. Nachtigall, University online edition of Hawaii Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kailua, HI, USA; R. Fay, Falmouth, MA, USA; A. N. Popper, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA (Eds) Biosonar This book offers a conceptual overview of what is known about biosonar in bats and odontocetes. Due February 2014 Written by bat and odontocetes experts, it pro- Handbook vides a unique insight that will help improve our understanding of biosonar in both animal groups. Print Y. Shastri, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Energy Biosciences Institute, Urbana, IL, USA; Due February 2014 2nd ed. 2014. 1650 p. 300 illus., 100 in color. A. Hansen, L. Rodríguez, K. Ting, University of Contributed volume 7 approx. $679.00 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds) ISBN 978-4-431-54239-1 2014. Approx. 300 p. 175 illus., 75 in color. (Springer Engineering and Science of Handbook of Auditory Research, Volume 51) eReference Biomass Feedstock Production Hardcover 7 approx. $139.00 2nd ed. 2014. and Provision ISBN 978-1-4614-9145-3 7 approx. $679.00 ISBN 978-4-431-54240-7 The biomass based energy sector, especially the one based on lignocellulosic sources such as Print + eReference switchgrass Miscanthus, forest residues and short rotation coppice, will play an important role in our 2nd ed. 2014. 1650 p. 300 illus., 100 in color. drive towards renewable energy. 7 approx. $849.00 ISBN 978-4-431-54241-4 Due February 2014 Contributed volume

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K. Turksen, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute J. T. van Dongen, Max Planck Institute, Potsdam, X. Wang, University of Missouri-St. Louis Donald Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research, Ottawa, ON, Germany; F. Licausi, Scuola Superiore Sant´Anna, Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Loius, MO, USA Canada (Ed) Pisa, Italy (Eds) (Ed) Adult Stem Cells Low-Oxygen Stress in Plants Phospholipases in Plant

Adult Stem Cells, second edition, takes a critical Oxygen Sensing and Adaptive Responses to Signaling look at issues concerning the developmental or Hypoxia This volume focuses on recent advances in the differentiation potential for a variety of tissue biochemical and molecular analysis of different types and for specific adult stem cell types. Since families of phospholipases in plants and their the first edition appeared a decade ago, our under- roles in signaling plant growth, development and standing of adult stem cells, and more specifically Due December 2013 responses to abiotic and biotic cues. tissue-specific adult stem cells, has advanced Contributed volume tremendously. Due January 2014 Due January 2014 2014. XII, 436 p. 49 illus., 33 in color. (Plant Cell Contributed volume Monographs, Volume 21) Hardcover Contributed volume 7 $189.00 2014. X, 226 p. 20 illus., 16 in color. (Signaling and Communication in Plants, Volume 20) Hardcover 2nd ed. 2014. X, 290 p. 11 illus. in color. (Stem Cell ISBN 978-3-7091-1253-3 $189.00 Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover 7 ISBN 978-3-642-42010-8 7 $189.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-9568-0

F. Urbano, Università Iuav di Venezia, Venezia, Italy; D. Zannoni, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; F. Cagnacci, Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele R. De Philippis, University of Florence, Florence, Italy all’Adige, Italy (Eds) (Eds) Spatial Database for GPS Microbial BioEnergy: Hydrogen Wildlife Tracking Data Production

A Practical Guide to Creating a Data The central theme of this book “Microbial Bio- Management System with PostgreSQL/ Energy: Hydrogen Production” is focused on the PostGIS and R biological machinery that microorganisms use to produce hydrogen gas. The book summarizes Step-by-step, this book shows readers how to the achievements over the past decade in the build advanced software platforms to manage and A. Varshney, M. Anis, Aligarh Muslim University biochemistry, structural and molecular biol- process wildlife tracking data. It focuses on how to Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Aligarh, India ogy, genomics and applied aspects of microbial extract the most from GPS data, while prevent- H2-production, including microbial fuel cells ing error propagation and optimizing analysis Trees: Propagation and (MFC), by phototrophs such as purple sulfur and performance. Conservation non-sulfur bacteria (Thiocapsa spp., Rhodo- bacter and Rhodopseudomonas spp.) microalgae Due March 2014 Biotechnological Approaches for (Chlamydomonas) and cyanobacteria (Anabaena Monograph Propagation of a Multipurpose Tree, spp.) along with anaerobes and thermophiles such 2014. X, 190 p. 43 illus., 29 in color. Hardcover Balanites aegyptiaca Del as Caldicellulosiruptor and Thermotoga. 7 approx. $189.00 This guide to propagation techniques for the me- Due January 2014 ISBN 978-3-319-03742-4 dicinal tree Balanites aegyptiaca Del. includes syn- Contributed volume seed techniques for preserving elite germplasm in the woody species, quality conservation protocols, 2014. XV, 362 p. 56 illus., 48 in color. (Advances and a range of methods for in vitro propagation. in Photosynthesis and Respiration, Volume 38) Hardcover Due February 2014 7 $279.00 Monograph ISBN 978-94-017-8553-2

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