Using Australian examples to discuss taxonomic and ecological diversity, this non-technical book introduces basic entomology. It emphasizes perspectives on insect diversity important in conservation assessment and setting priorities for management.

Here is a comprehensive and compelling volume that assembles some of the world’s leading Arctic scientists to present the current state of
knowledge on the physical and biological characteristics of Hudson Bay, and its uncertain future.

Adaptive management is learning from past management actions to improve future planning. In order to facilitate better adaptive management practices, this book presents lessons learned from case studies, providing managers ready access to relevant information.

The technology of generating energy from wind has significantly changed during the past five years. The book brings together all the latest aspects of wind energy conversion technology - from wind resource analysis to grid integration of generated electricity.

This benchmark reference offers a holistic view that examines humans as well as animals. Using historical data, it shows how the ecology of Africa has been shaped by its past, and explores diseases both human and animal which have shaped Africa’s ecology.

This book examines the means by which alien reptiles and amphibians are transported by humans. It provides the first comprehensive database of herpetofaunal introductions worldwide and the first globally comprehensive pathway analysis for alien herpetofauna.