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Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments

As coastal environments around the world continue to face unprecedented natural and anthropogenic threats, recent developments in the technologies that support geospatial data acquisition,...More

Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing

Human beings have certainly demonstrated their capacity to make long-term impacts on how natural systems work, but these impacts don't have to be negative. However, to make better decisions,...More

Coastal and Marine Geospatial Technologies

This international collection of papers represents a selected and up-to-date overview of some of the main areas of research into the application of the geospatial technologies, including...More

Earth Observation of Wildland Fires in Mediterranean Ecosystems

Wildland fires are becoming one of the most critical environmental factors affecting a wide range of ecosystems worldwide. In Mediterranean ecosystems (including also South-Africa, California,...More

Modeling the Environment, Second Edition

Modeling the Environment was the first textbook in an emerging field - the modeling techniques that allow managers and researchers to see in advance the consequences of actions and policies in...More

Will Population + Technology = Armageddon

A scientifically based, thoughtful look at the long term survival of our species, written by a scientist for non-scientists. From CreateSpace, 2009.

Adaptive Environmental Management: A Practitioner’s Guide

Adaptive management is the recommended means for continuing ecosystem management and use of natural resources, especially in the context of 'integrated natural resource management'....More

Restoring Wildlife: Ecological Concepts and Practical Applications

Restoration plans must take into account the needs of current or desired wildlife species in project areas. Restoring Wildlife gives ecologists, restorationists, administrators, and other...More

Polarimetric Radar Imaging: From Basics to Applications

Written by two of the most recognized leaders in the field, this hands-on book presents polarimetric radar imaging and processing techniques and shows how to develop remote sensing applications...More

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Careers

Green careers include jobs in which environmentally conscious design, policy, and technology are implemented to improve the environment and provide sustainable living. A growing number of...More