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S. Araghinejad, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Data-Driven Modeling: Using MATLAB® in Water Resources and Environmental EngineeringThis book provides a systematic account of major concepts and methodologies for data-driven models and uses them to deal with a wide range of problems in the field of water resources and environmental engineering.

Due November 2013Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2014. XIV, 248 p. 122 illus., 79 in color. (Water Science and Technology Library, Volume 67) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-94-007-7505-3

R. H. Behnke, Odessa Centre, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK

Desertification: Causes, Impacts & ConsequencesThis book describes desertification, a man-in-duced process that leads to soil nutrient depletion and reduction of biological productivity, has heav-ily affected Sahelian droughts. It covers an array of environmental science and public policy issues.

Due November 2013Monograph

2014. Approx. 600 p. 65 illus., 45 in color. (Earth System Science Series, Volume) Hardcover7 approx. $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-11498-4

R. K. Bhandari, Indian National Academy of Engineering, New Delhi, India

Disaster Education and ManagementA Joyride for Students, Teachers and Disaster Managers

This book provides a framework for the holistic understanding of our planet and environmental hazards. An ideal resource for general readers, it is profusely illustrated and will help in the develop-ment of disaster resilient communities.

Due October 2013Monograph

2014. XXVIII, 355 p. 301 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1565-3

F. Biondi, University of Nevada, Reno Dept. Geography, Reno, NV, USA

Tree-ring Analysis of Environmental ChangePrinciples and Applications of Dendrochronology

This book presents the history, principles, tools and modern practice of dendrochronology. The final section details major applications: interpret-ing climatic changes and abrupt events, dating archaeological finds and calibrating the radio-carbon time scale.

Due November 2013MonographOnly available in print

2014. 300 p. 70 illus., 50 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-540-88390-6

K. Bjorlykke, University of Oslo Dept. Geology, Oslo, Norway

Petroleum GeoscienceFrom Sedimentary Environments to Rock Physics

With inclusive coverage of state-of-the-art techni-cal detail, this newly expanded edition of the invaluable primer for geoscientists aiming at ca-reers in the oil industry will enable them to tackle the many complex issues faced by professional oil engineers.

Due November 2013Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2nd ed. 2014. 650 p. 340 illus., 260 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34131-1

E. O. Box, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; K. Fujiwara, Yokohama City University, Kanagawa-ku, Japan (Eds)

Warm-temperate Deciduous Forests around the Northern HemisphereWarm-temperate deciduous forests are “southern”, mainly oak-dominated deciduous forests, as found over the warmer southern parts of the temperate deciduous forest regions of East Asia, Europe and eastern North America.

Due September 2013Monograph

2014. XIV, 354 p. 59 illus., 34 in color. (Geobotany Studies) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01260-5

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F. J. Dahlkamp, Wachtberg, Germany

Uranium Deposits of the WorldThis reference on uranium regions across the globe includes previously unavailable data on Rus-sian and Chinese deposits. It gives an analytical overview plus geological and economic synopsis of each country discussed, and it includes maps, charts, and a bibliography of uranium-related resources.

7 Timely availability of key information on global availability of a carbon-neutral energy resource 7 Provides a unique comprehensive overview on data from uranium deposits world-wide especially of Russian and Chinese depos-its previously unavailable in English or in the west 7 The huge amount of text data, figures and maps makes this 4-volume set an indispensable source on uranium research and exploration for all scientists and professionals in this field 7 Con-tains the most comprehensive bibliography related to uranium research and uranium mining

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2013. 2400 p. (4-volume-set)7 $1350.00ISBN 978-3-540-78559-0

eReference

2013. 7 $1350.00ISBN 978-3-540-78560-6

Print + eReference

2013. 2400 p. 7 $1700.00ISBN 978-3-540-78556-9

Y. Dilek, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA; H. Furnes, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway (Eds)

Evolution of Archean Crust and Early LifeThis book presents an integrated approach to the study of the evolution of the Archaean lithosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere.


2014. I, 541 p. 255 illus., 80 in color. (Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 7) Hardcover7 $129.99ISBN 978-94-007-7614-2

J. L. Drake, The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, USA; Y. Y. Kontar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA; G. S. Rife, The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, USA (Eds)

New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and EngagementThe Nature of Communication


2014. VII, 268 p. 48 illus., 46 in color. (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 38) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01820-1

N. Ghose, Geological Society of India, Bengaluru, India; N. Chatterjee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; .. Fareeduddin, Geological Survey of India, Bengaluru, India

A Petrographic Atlas of OphioliteAn example from the eastern India-Asia collision zone

This book provides a comprehensive collection of petrographic images of ophiolitic rocks exhumed from oceanic lithosphere and mantle at the India-Asia plate boundary.

Due October 2013Atlas

2014. XV, 240 p. 477 illus., 410 in color. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-81-322-1568-4

J. Klapp, Instituto Nacional des Investigaciones Nucleares, Mexico, Mexico; A. Medina, Unviersidat Autonóma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico, Mexico (Eds)

Experimental and Computational Fluid MechanicsDue November 2013Monograph

2014. XXIV, 532 p. 293 illus., 164 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Engineering) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-00115-9


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C. Koeberl, Universität Wien Inst. Geologie, Wien, Austria; W. U. Reimold, University of Witwatersrand Dept. Geology, Johannesburg, South Africa

Meteorite Impact StructuresAn Introduction to Impact Crater Studies

This book shows how to recognize impact struc-tures, and reviews impact-diagnostic mineral-ogical and geochemical characteristics allowing confirmation. Coverage includes environmental effects of impact events and possible association with geological boundaries.

Due October 2013Reference work

2014. Approx. 500 p. 290 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $119.00ISBN 978-3-540-23209-4

Y. Kontar, University of Findlay, Findlay, USA; V. Santiago-Fandiño, Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain; T. Takahashi, Kansai University, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka, Japan (Eds)

Tsunami Events and Lessons LearnedEnvironmental and Societal Significance


2014. XIV, 435 p. 220 illus., 187 in color. (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 35) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7268-7

Z. Lu, S. Qiao, Information Engineering University Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Zhengzhou, China, People’s Republic

GeodesyIntroduction to Geodetic Datum and Geodetic Systems

A full introduction to geodetic data and systems written by well-known experts in their respec-tive fields, this book is an ideal text for courses in geodesy and geomatics covering everything from coordinate and gravimetry data to geodetic systems of all types.

Due December 2013Monograph

2014. 300 p. 140 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-41244-8

U. Mohanty, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, India; M. Mohapatra, Cyclone Warning Division, New Delhi, India; O. Singh, B. Bandyopadhyay, L. Rathore, India Meteorological Department, New Delhi, India (Eds)

Monitoring and Prediction of Tropical Cyclones in the Indian Ocean and Climate ChangeDue October 2013Monograph

Distribution rights for SAARC countries: Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India

2014. 400 p. 202 illus., 104 in color. WithJointly published with Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India. Hardcover7 approx. $169.00ISBN 978-94-007-7719-4

S. Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India

Atlas of Shear Zone Structures in Meso-scaleThis book expands on the narrative approach of research papers to present detailed color photo-graphs of structures associated with shear zones, which are important in such real-life applications as such as radioactive waste disposal and ground-water flow.

Due December 2013Atlas

1st ed. 2014. VIII, 51 p. 222 illus. (Springer Geology) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00088-6

S. Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India

Atlas of Shear Zone Structures in Meso-scaleThis book expands on the narrative approach of research papers to present detailed color photo-graphs of structures associated with shear zones, which are important in such real-life applications as such as radioactive waste disposal and ground-water flow.

Due December 2013Atlas

1st ed. 2014. VIII, 51 p. 222 illus. (Springer Geology) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00088-6

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M. Porter, M. Jakob, K. W. Savigny, BGC Engineering, Inc, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Geohazard Risk Management for Linear FacilitiesMany books cover landslides, floods and earth-quakes, but this is the first to provide a unified framework for geohazard risk management along linear facilities, such as roads, railways, pipelines, electrical transmission lines and telecommunica-tion cables.


2014. 310 p. 30 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-540-29817-5

G. Sen, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, Utd.Arab.Emir.

PetrologyPrinciples and Practice

This undergraduate textbook covers all aspects of this key subject by teaching the principles of petrology with applications to the origin, compo-sition, and field relationships of rocks. It features advanced study boxes that target specific case studies.

Due September 2013Undergraduate textbook

2014. XIII, 549 p. 377 illus., 102 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-38799-9

I. Sharma, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Kanpur, India; J. T. Jenkins, J. A. Burns, Cornell University Dept. Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Ithaca, NY, USA

Dynamics of Deformable BodiesAn approximate approach, with applications to solar system bodies

This unique treatise offers flexible methods for in-vestigating the statics and dynamics of deformable solid bodies, showing how these can be applied to such phenomena as disruptions during planetary fly-bys, equilibrium shapes, and nutational damp-ing.


2014. Approx. 300 p. 100 illus., 40 in color. (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover7 approx. $199.00ISBN 978-3-642-12075-6

B. Shen, CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; O. Stephansson, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; M. Rinne, Aalto University School of Engineering, Espoo, Finland

Modelling Rock Fracturing ProcessesA Fracture Mechanics Approach Using FRACOD

Due October 2013Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook


L. D. Sigalotti, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela; J. Klapp, Instituto Nacional des Investigaciones Nucleares, Mexico, Mexico; E. Sira, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela (Eds)

Computational and Experimental Fluid Mechanics with Applications to Physics, Engineering and the EnvironmentGathering papers from the 2012 Workshop of the Venezuelan Society of Fluid Mechanics, this book presents results in theoretical and experimental fluid mechanics, and applications in turbines, hydraulic systems, granular, environmental and astrophysical flows.


2014. XXV, 593 p. 195 illus., 109 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-00190-6

A. Soloviev, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, Dania Beach, FL, USA; R. Lukas, University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Oceanography, Honolulu, HI, USA

The Near-Surface Layer of the OceanStructure, Dynamics and Applications

In its updated second edition, this book covers new progress in the use of satellites to observe the sea and measure surface salinity and temperatures, new computational fluid dynamic models and monitoring of short surface waves, among other developments.


2nd ed. 2014. I, 469 p. 259 illus., 69 in color. (Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, Volume 48) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-7620-3


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K. Stüwe, Univ. Graz Inst. Geologie & Paläontologie, Graz, Austria; B. Grasemann, Universität Wien Inst. Geologie, Wien, Austria

Exercises in Earth ScienceQuantitative Problems and Solutions

This book will address students from a wide range of sub-disciplines within the Earth Sciences. The book will be made up of about 100 worked problems with their answers. Focus on the book will lie in geodynamics including problems from structural geology, geophysics and metamorphic petrology. However, there will be also problems from other sub-disciplines such as palaeontology and cartography.


2014. Approx. 300 p. Hardcover7 approx. $49.95ISBN 978-3-540-28612-7

J. Sundaresan, CSIR-NISCAIR, New Delhi, India; K. M. Santosh, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi, India; A. Déri, University of London Birkbeck, London, UK; R. Roggema, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorne, VIC, Australia; R. Singh, University of Chapman, Orange, CA, USA (Eds)

Geospatial Technologies and Climate ChangeThis book describes international approaches for using geospatial technologies to help solve climate change issues, and shows how geospatial technologies like remote sensing and Geographi-cal Information Systems can assist with climate monitoring and modeling.


2014. X, 288 p. 97 illus., 89 in color. (Geotechnologies and the Environment, Volume 10) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01688-7

R. Surdam, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA (Ed)

Geological CO2 Storage CharacterizationThe Key to Deploying Clean Fossil Energy Technology

The book uses the Rock Springs Uplift site in Wyoming as a case study to illustrate real-world application of geological CO2 storage science, principles and theory. Covers greenhouse gas reduction, enhanced oil recovery and responsible use of fossil fuels.

Due February 2014Monograph

2014. X, 304 p. 221 illus., 136 in color. (Springer Environmental Science and Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5787-9

W. Walczowsk, Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Oceanology, Sopot, Poland

Atlantic Water in the Nordic SeasProperties, Variability, Climatic Importance

This book presents a wide description of hydro-graphic conditions in the studied area of the Nor-wegian and Greenland Seas. It details the warming observed between 2000-2007 as well as the cooling of the Atlantic Water flowing towards the Fram Strait in 2007.


2014. XVI, 174 p. 96 illus., 72 in color. (GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01278-0

P. Wang, Cornell University, City, NY, USA; S. Dong, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, People’s Republic; J. Lassoie, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA

The Large Dam DilemmaAn Exploration of the Impacts of Hydro Projects on People and the Environment in China

This book discusses the history, distribution, environmental and social-economic impacts of large dams in China, emphasizing the effects on relocated people, and associated compensation policies.

Due November 2013Brief

2014. X, 110 p. 19 illus., 18 in color. Softcover7 $54.99ISBN 978-94-007-7629-6

J. Zhong, Petroleum University of China, Dongying, China, People’s Republic; R. Grapes, Korea University Dept. Earth & Environmental Science, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Atlas of Sedimentary StructuresWhere other books cover the wider field of sedimentary rocks and petrography, this volume focuses on the sedimentary structures of Chinese oil-bearing basins, dealing with a range from bed-ding and chemical structures to those induced by wind and ice.


2014. 550 p. 200 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. $219.00ISBN 978-3-642-23107-0

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M. A. Khan, University of Karachi Inst. Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, Karachi, Pakistan; B. Böer, UNESCO Doha, Doha, Qatar; M. Öztürk, Ege University Center for Environmental Studies, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey; T. Z. Al Abdessalaam, Environmental Agency, Abu Dhabi (EAD) Marine Environment Research Centre, Abu Dhabi, Utd.Arab.Emir.; M. Clüsener-Godt, UNESCO Headquarters, Natural Sciences Se, Paris Cedex 15, France; B. Gul, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan (Eds)

Sabkha Ecosystems: Volume IV: Cash Crop Halophyte and Biodiversity ConservationSustainable development is the key for the survival in 21st century. The natural resources are finite and cannot be used with impunity because we are the custodian of these resources and have respon-sibility to pass these to the next generation. This monumental task requires several major commit-ments and most important of them is to arrest population explosion which has already reached seven billion.

Due December 2013Contributed volume

2014. Approx. 300 p. 75 illus. (Tasks for Vegetation Science, Volume 47) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7410-0

N. C. Lambek, Toronto, ON, Canada; P. Claeys, University of Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; A. Wong, San Francisco, CA, USA; R. L. Brilmayer, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT, USA (Eds)

Rethinking Food SystemsStructural Challenges, New Strategies and the Law


2014. I, 213 p. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7777-4

M. Manton, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; L. A. Stevenson, Asia-Pacific Network Global Change Res., Kobe, Japan (Eds)

Climate in Asia and the PacificSecurity, Society and Sustainability

Due September 2013Contributed volume

2014. XVIII, 317 p. 45 illus., 41 in color. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 56) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7337-0

S. S. Muthu, Global Sustainability Services SGS Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR (Ed)

Assessment of Carbon Footprint in Different Industrial Sectors, Volume 1Written by experts in the field, this is the first volume focusing on carbon labeling and product carbon footprints (PCFs). It highlights the PCFs in eight consumer industries, analyzes their impact, and introduces eco-functional methods to reduce them.


2014. IX, 534 p. 89 illus., 74 in color. (EcoProduction) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-981-4560-40-5

S. S. Muthu, Global Sustainability Services SGS Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Y. Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Institute of Textiles & Clothing, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Assessment of Environmental Impact by Grocery Shopping BagsAn Eco-Functional Approach

This book reviews the manufacturing processes of shopping bags.


2014. XI, 162 p. 35 illus., 16 in color. (EcoProduction) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-981-4560-19-1

K. T. Osman, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Soil Degradation, Conservation and RemediationSoil is a fundamental resource that urgently needs to be protected and, where damaged, restored. This text gives readers a comprehensive understanding of soil conservation including its long-term benefits to agriculture and its role in terrestial ecosystems.


2014. XIV, 226 p. 63 illus., 34 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7589-3

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D. L. Peterson, Seattle, WA, USA; J. M. Vose, USDA Forest Service, Raleigh, NC, USA; T. Patel-Weynand, USDA Forest Service, Arlington, VA, USA (Eds)

Climate Change and United States ForestsThis volume offers a scientific assessment of the effects of climatic variability and change on for-est resources in the United States. It serves as a framework for managing U.S. forest resources in the context of climate change.

Due November 2013Contributed volume

2014. XX, 286 p. 48 illus., 37 in color. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 57) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7514-5

R. C. Rauscher, Habitat Assoc. for Arts and Environment, East Gosford, NSW, Australia; S. Momtaz, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

Sustainable Communities: A Framework for PlanningCase Study of an Australian Outer Sydney Growth Area

This book presents a framework which incorpo-rates social-cultural, environmental and economic sustainability principles in the process of urban planning.


2014. XX, 123 p. 39 illus., 33 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7508-4

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and ToxicologyContinuation of Residue Reviews

Editor-in-chief: D. M. Whitacre

Volume 227

D. M. Whitacre, Summerfield, NC, USA (Ed)

Due October 2013Contributed volume

2014. XI, 155 p. 11 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01326-8

G. Schneier-Madanes, GDR CNRS 2524 Res-Eau-Ville, Paris, France (Ed)

Globalized WaterA Question of Governance

Globalized Water presents a compilation of voices that forms a unique scientific exploration of contemporary water management models and governance issues. The book describes the water paradox—how a local resource has become a global product—and the implications of this in how we identify challenges and make policy in the water sector. Over the last 20 years, the founda-tions of local and national water systems have been rocked by a wave of changes. The authors in this book, experts in a wide range of disciplines, address the resulting debates and issues: water as a commodity and patrimony, technological rent, liberalization and privatization, the continuing evolution of water management and policy at the European level, decision making and stakeholder participation, conflict and consensus, and the in-evitable growth of counterpowers at the local and international levels, promoted by the advocates of sustainable development.


2014. X, 310 p. 17 illus., 4 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-7322-6

R. W. Scholz, Fraunhofer IWKS, Alzenau, Germany; A. H. Roy, International Fertilizer Development Cen, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA; F. S. Brand, Südzucker AG Mannheim/Ochsenfurt, Mannheim, Germany; D. T. Hellums, International Fertilizer Development Cen, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA; A. E. Ulrich, ETH Zürich Institute for Environmental Decisions, Zürich, Switzerland (Eds)

Sustainable Phosphorus ManagementA Global Transdisciplinary Roadmap


2013. V, 195 p. 57 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-7249-6

S. A. Shahid, International Center for Biosaline Agric, Dubai, Utd.Arab.Emir.; M. A. Abdelfattah, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Utd.Arab.Emir.; M. A. Wilson, USDA-NRCS, North Lincoln, NE, USA; J. A. Kelley, Bettmark Inc., Raleigh, NC, USA; J. V. Chiaretti, USDA-NRCS, North Lincoln, NE, USA

United Arab Emirates Keys to Soil TaxonomyCentral to human life and civilization, soils are an integral part of the physical and cultural environ-ment. Although we may take them for granted, the rise and fall of civilizations is closely linked with the use and abuse of soil and water resources. It is therefore important to evaluate soils for their qual-ity and link them to appropriate uses and services. This book provides information on soil classifica-tion and shows how to key out taxa relevant to UAE soils. The latest soil inventory of United Arab Emirates reveals that a rather uniform looking desert landscape has, in fact, a diversity of subsur-face features. These features confirm the soil diver-sity in terms of classification, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, fertility, suitability for different uses and vulnerability to land degradation.


2014. VII, 98 p. 52 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7419-3

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T. Shishkov, Institute of Soil Science, Sofia, Bulgaria; N. Kolev, Agricultural Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

The Soils of BulgariaHere is a comprehensive analysis of chemical and physical soil properties, soil evolution, old and modern processes, geographic distribution, climatic conditions, topography, parent materi-als, plant associations, morphology, classification systems and more.


2014. X, 218 p. 170 illus., 87 in color. (World Soils Book Series) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-7783-5

B. D. Solomon, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA; R. Bailis, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA (Eds)

Sustainable Development of Biofuels in Latin America and the CaribbeanThis book examines recent developments in Latin American biofuel production.


2014. I, 416 p. 46 illus., 33 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9274-0

E. Taylor, British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Victoria, BC, Canada; A. McMillan, Storm Consulting, Stittsville, ON, Canada (Eds)

Air Quality ManagementCanadian Perspectives on a Global Issue

This accessible analysis of Canada’s record on managing air quality at federal and provincial levels includes the basic meteorological and public health theory, advanced data on emissions and dispersal, and a review of efforts to combat pollu-tion from the USA.


2014. XIII, 404 p. 191 illus., 134 in color. Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-7556-5

M. Tiepolo, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy; S. Macchi, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italy (Eds)

Climate Change Vulnerability in Southern African CitiesThis book presents methods to assess the impacts of extreme weather and ecological stress along with possible approaches to improve the adaptive capacity of Sub-Saharan cities through institution-al measures at the local government level.

Due October 2013Professional book

2014. X, 220 p. 60 illus. (Springer Climate) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00671-0

A. Troccoli, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Canberra, ACT, Australia; L. Dubus, EDF - R&D, Chatou, France; S. E. Haupt, Haupt Associates, Boulder, CO, USA (Eds)

Weather Matters for EnergyBased on the first International Conference Energy & Meteorology (ICEM), this book brings meteorological knowledge and tools to energy industry risk management, from long term finance and engineering planning to short term scheduling and maintenance.


2014. IX, 347 p. 190 illus., 147 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9220-7

K. Tsukamoto, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Fujisawa, Japan; M. Kuroki, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan (Eds)

Eels and HumansThis book details all aspects of freshwater eels, focusing on social and cultural aspects as well as science. It features comparisons of eel-related top-ics among countries that help show the historical link between eels and humankind.


2014. XI, 177 p. 155 illus., 81 in color. (Humanity and the Sea) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54528-6

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D. A. Vazquez-Brust, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, UK; J. Sarkis, Clark University, Worcester, MA, USA; J. J. Cordeiro, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, USA (Eds)

Collaboration for Sustainability and Innovation: A Role For Sustainability Driven by the Global South?A Cross-Border, Multi-Stakeholder Perspective

This book describes a new approach to collabora-tion for sustainability and innovation built on models originally developed in the global South that are transferable to the North. Covers fair trade supply chains, digital literacy and social inclusion and more.


2014. XIV, 323 p. 12 illus., 7 in color. (Greening of Industry Networks Studies, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7632-6

J. Zhang, Chinese Academy of Forestry Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Fuyang, China, People’s Republic

Coastal Saline Soil Rehabilitation and Utilization Based on Forestry Approach in ChinaThe most recent advances in research on coastal saline soil rehabilitation and utilization based on forestry approach are discussed.



T. Brabazon, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia (Ed)

City Imaging: Regeneration, Renewal and DecayThis book examines the paradoxes, challenges, potential and problems of urban living. It under-stands cities as they are, rather than as they may be marketed or branded. All cities have much in common, yet the differences are important. They form the basis of both imaginative policy develop-ment and productive experiences of urban life. The phrase ‘city imaging’ is often used in public discourse, but rarely defined. It refers to the ways that particular cities are branded and marketed. It is based on the assumption that urban representa-tions can be transformed to develop tourism and attract businesses and in-demand workers to one city in preference to another. However, such a strategy is imprecise. History, subjectivity, bias and prejudice are difficult to temper to the needs of either economic development or social justice. The taste, smell, sounds and architecture of a place all combine to construct the image of a city.

Due September 2013Contributed volume

2014. VI, 267 p. (GeoJournal Library, Volume 108) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7234-2

S. J. Buechler, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Labor in a Globalizing CityEconomic Restructuring in São Paulo, Brazil

This book examines the paradox of a globalizing city, which has both a highly developed financial, service, and industrial sector as well as degraded labor, considerable unemployment, unprecedented inequality, and precarious infrastructure.


2014. XVI, 362 p. (Urban and Landscape Perspectives, Volume 16) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01660-3

D. Burghardt, Institute of Cartography, Dresden, Germany; C. Duchêne, IGN COGIT laboratory, Saint-Mande, France; W. Mackaness, School of GeoSciences, Edinburgh, UK (Eds)

Abstracting Geographic Information in a Data Rich WorldMethodologies and Applications of Map Generalisation

Exploring the application of generalisation meth-odologies in the context of growing volumes of data and the rising popularity of user-generated content, this book offers state-of-the-art research on map generalisation algorithms, multi-scaled outputs and more.


2014. 450 p. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography / Publications of the International Cartographic Association (ICA)) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-00202-6

S. Jin, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China, People’s Republic; E. Cardellach, Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Cataluny (ICE/IEEC-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain; F. Xie, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, USA

GNSS Remote SensingTheory, Methods and Applications

This book presents the theory and methods of GNSS remote sensing as well as its applications in the atmosphere, oceans, land and hydrology.


2014. XVI, 272 p. 102 illus., 56 in color. (Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, Volume 19) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-7481-0

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F. Major, Severna Park, MD, USA

Quo Vadis: Evolution of Modern NavigationThe Rise of Quantum Techniques

This study of the development of modern navi-gational techniques includes an account of the principles underlying today’s satellite naviga-tion systems. The author’s historical perspective informs a deeper understanding of forthcoming developments in the field.


2014. XI, 426 p. 169 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8671-8

K. Matsui, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan

Geography of Religion in JapanReligious Space, Landscape, and Behavior

Written by one of Japan’s most celebrated cultural geographers, this book explores the function of religion in the country’s communities, revealing how diverse forms of reverence, from tree worship to Shintoism, are intimately related to context and location.


2014. XII, 200 p. 95 illus., 36 in color. (International Perspectives in Geography, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54549-1

E. Schönherr, S. Rau, Universität Erfurt Philosophische Fakultät, Erfurt, Germany (Eds)

Mapping Spatial Relations, their Perceptions and DynamicsThe City Today and in the Past

This book focuses on the potential mapping of perceived urban space and spatial hierarchies as a consequence of social usage together with spatio-temporal changes as a result of factors such as demographic urban growth and decline.


2014. 220 p. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00992-6

S. M. Sonak, Srujan, Panaji, India

Khazan Ecosystems of GoaBuilding on Indigenous Solutions to Cope with Global Environmental Change

This book elaborates on the Khazan ecosystems of Goa, India. Khazans are human-managed ecosys-tems, which are reclaimed from coastal wetlands, salt marshes and mangrove areas, where tidal influence is regulated through a highly structured system of dykes, canals, furrows, and sluice gates using resources that are amply available locally.


2014. XII, 137 p. 15 illus. in color. (Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-7201-4

T. Aftab, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben, Germany; J. F. Ferreira, United States Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service, Riverside, CA, USA; M. M. Khan, M. Naeem, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India (Eds)

Artemisia annua - Pharmacology and BiotechnologyArtemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone originally extracted from the medicinal plant Artemisia annua L.


2013. VII, 373 p. 50 illus., 21 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-41026-0

P. Ahmad, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, India; M. R. Wani, Govt. Degree College (Boys), Anantnag, India; M. M. Azooz, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt; L.-S. P. Tran, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan (Eds)

Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic ChangesVolume 1

Volume 1 presents the adaptation of plants via conventional breeding under a changing climatic environment and illuminates the various aspects of plant responses in molecular and biochemi-cal ways to create strong yields and overall crop improvement.



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P. Ahmad, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, India; M. R. Wani, Govt. Degree College (Boys), Anantnag, India (Eds)

Physiological Mechanisms and Adaptation Strategies in Plants Under Changing EnvironmentVolume 1

This volume illuminates how plants bombarded by diverse environmental stimuli, undergo physi-ological alterations that enable their survival. The information covered is also useful in building apposite strategies to counter abiotic and biotic stresses.



P. Ahmad, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, India; M. R. Wani, Govt. Degree College (Boys), Anantnag, India; M. M. Azooz, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt; L.-S. P. Tran, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan (Eds)

Improvement of Crops in the Era of Climatic ChangesVolume 2

The world-leading contributors to Volume 2 dem-onstrate effective strategies for crop improvement and suggest priorities for future plant research. The book also elucidates strategies for translating current research into applied solutions.


2014. 300 p. Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8823-1

U. P. Albuquerque, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil; L. V. Cruz da Cunha, Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil; R. F. Lucena, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Brazil; R. R. Alves, Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Campina Grande, Brazil (Eds)

Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and EthnoecologyThis book introduces the basic techniques and methods used in ethnobiology and ethnoecology.


2014. X, 524 p. 53 illus., 18 in color. (Springer Protocols Handbooks) Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8635-0

N. M. Allewell, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; L. O. Narhi, Amgen, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; I. Rayment, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA (Eds)

Molecular Biophysics for the Life SciencesThis book covers research themes and strategies in molecular biophysics. It explains the goals of biophysical research as well as details investigative tools, the relevance of biological research to other fields, and future opportunities in the field.


2013. XII, 393 p. 132 illus., 70 in color. (Biophysics for the Life Sciences, Volume 6) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8547-6

R. Aroca, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (CSIC), Granada, Spain (Ed)

Symbiotic EndophytesThis Soil Biology volume examines our current understanding of the mechanisms involved in the beneficial effects transferred to plants by endo-phytes such as rhizobial, actinorhizal, arbuscular mycorrhizal symbionts and yeasts.

AvailableContributed volume

2013. VIII, 348 p. 36 illus., 16 in color. (Soil Biology, Volume 37) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-39316-7

T. Asakura, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Koganei, Japan; T. Miller, University California - Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA (Eds)

Biotechnology of SilkThis book offers a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the prop-erties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. It includes recent advances in research on both spider and insect silks.


2014. X, 278 p. 88 illus., 50 in color. (Biologically-Inspired Systems, Volume 5) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7118-5


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R. Aseeva, B. Serkov, A. Sivenkov, State Fire Academy Ministry of Civil Protection and Emergen, Moscow, Russia

Fire Behavior and Fire Protection in Timber BuildingsThis volume summarizes the authors’ research at the Moscow’s State Fire Academy. Uniquely practical, it shows how to predict the behavior in a fire of real building structures and includes data on the flammability of a range of wood varieties of differing age.


2014. XXII, 262 p. 83 illus., 10 in color. (Springer Series in Wood Science) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7459-9

A. Atangana, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; D. Khasa, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada; S. Chang, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; A. Degrande, World Agroforestry Centre, Yaounde, Cameroon

Tropical AgroforestryThis book offers a lucid analysis of current infor-mation on Agroforestry, a recognized sustainable land-use management tool in the tropics which provides environmental-friendly ecosystems and also provides people with their everyday need for food and cash.



A. Baici, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Kinetics of Enzyme-Modifier InteractionsTheory and Diagnosis of Inhibition and Activation Mechanisms

Focused exclusively on the most up-to-date and robust methodologies, this monograph covers all known techniques in enzyme inhibition and activation, with previously unpublished diagnostic keys and stepped practical examples accompany-ing theoretical analysis.



E. R. Banerjee, University College of Science , technology and Agriculture, Kolkata, India

Perspectives in inflammation biologyThis book outlines detailed studies using preclini-cal murine models in inflammation. It provides valuable insights into human stem cell culture and differentiation as well as offers novel informa-tion on how combination cultures can help boost immunity.


2014. XIX, 143 p. 66 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-81-322-1577-6

M. J. Beilby, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; M. T. Casanova, University of Ballarat, Mt Helen, VIC, Australia

The Physiology of Characean CellsThis comprehensive, richly illustrated review of the Characean experimental system for model-ing higher plant physiology details the relevant morphology, taxonomy, and ecology, describes key processes in Characeae plants, and summarizes key research findings.


2013. XIX, 193 p. 80 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-40287-6

J. J. Boelens, University Medical Center Utrecht Wilhelmina Childrens Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands; R. Wynn, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester, UK (Eds)

Stem Cell Therapy in Lysosomal Storage DiseasesThis volume discusses the history, current practice and future perspectives of stem cell in inborn er-rors of metabolism and provides an international perspective on progress, limitations, and future directions in the field.


2013. VII, 171 p. 6 illus., 3 in color. (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8356-4


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P. Buzzini, University of Perugia, Italy; R. Margesin, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Eds)

Cold-adapted YeastsBiodiversity, Adaptation Strategies and Biotechnological Significance

Yeasts are a versatile group of eukaryotic micro-organisms, exhibiting heterogeneous nutritional profiles and an extraordinary ability to survive in a wide range of natural and man-associated ecosys-tems, including cold habitats.



W. B. Campbell, Colegio de Postgraduados, Veracruz, Mexico; S. Lopez Ortiz, Colegio de Postgrduados, Veracruz, C.P., Mexico (Eds)

Sustainable Food Production Includes Human and Environmental HealthWith concise reviews of the key issues in agroecol-ogy, this book identifies the complex problems that must be tackled in order to progress towards improved sustainability in food production.


2014. XII, 235 p. 15 illus., 11 in color. (Issues in Agroecology – Present Status and Future Prospectus, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7453-7

S. Chakraborti, PhD, University of Kalyani, Nadia, India; N. S. Dhalla, St. Boniface Hosp. Research, Univ. of Ma Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Eds)

Proteases in Health and DiseaseIn view of rapidly growing research in the deregu-lation of proteases and their impact in human health and diseases, this book will highlight exist-ing and emerging research in this exciting area.


2014. XV, 660 p. 82 illus., 35 in color. (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Volume 7) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9232-0

D. P. Chaudhary, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Directorate of Maize Research, New Delhi, India; S. Kumar, Natl Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India; S. Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Directorate of Maize Research, New Delhi, India (Eds)

Maize: Nutrition Dynamics and Novel UsesThis book provides complete information about various quality aspects of maize, including the lat-est updates on nutritional research.



X. Cheng, Wuhan, China, People’s Republic; Y. Luo, University of Oklahoma Inst. Energy & Environment, Norman, OK, USA; B. Li, C. Fang, Fudan University Inst. Biodiversity & Ecological Engin., Shanghai, China, People’s Republic (Eds)

Ecology in the Yangtze River EstuaryThis text is an example of ecosystem studies on estuary systems, and serves as a milestone to promote the management of an important region. The book is a reference for research in estuarine ecosystems of major rivers, such as the Mississippi and Amazon.


2014. Approx. 290 p. 122 illus., 32 in color. (Ecological Studies, Volume 1001) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-0-387-76769-7

S. Chincholkar, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India; L. Thomashow, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA (Eds)

Microbial PhenazinesBiosynthesis, Agriculture and Health

This volume includes information on the bio-chemistry and genetics of phenazine synthesis, the physiological effects of phenazines, and methods for the isolation and identification of phenazines with the aid of spectroscopic and electrophoretic techniques.


2014. VI, 246 p. 129 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-40572-3


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S. Cook, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada

The Forest of the Lacandon MayaAn Ethnobotanical Guide

In this book, linguist Suzanne Cook presents a bilingual Lacandon-English ethnobotanical guide to more than 450 plants. Includes a DVD contain-ing audio-video recordings and corresponding transcriptions as well as a digital version of the botanical inventory.


2014. XII, 388 p. 368 illus., 328 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9110-1

J. C. Dagar, A. K. Singh, A. Arunachalam, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India (Eds)

Agroforestry Systems in India: Livelihood Security & Ecosystem ServicesDue October 2013Contributed volume

2013. IX, 619 p. 66 illus., 55 in color. (Advances in Agroforestry, Volume 10) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-81-322-1661-2

S. Chakraborti, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, India; N. S. Dhalla, St. Boniface Hosp. Research, Univ. of Ma Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Eds)

Role of Proteases in Cellular DysfunctionThis volume explores the role of proteases in vari-ous diseases.


2014. XII, 520 p. 59 illus., 47 in color. (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Volume 8) Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9098-2

C. A. Edwards, Ohio State University Dept. Entomology, Columbus, OH, USA; P. Hendrix, University of Georgia Inst. Ecology, Athens, GA, USA; N. Arancon, Ohio State University Dept. Entomology, Columbus, OH, USA

Biology and Ecology of EarthwormsAvailableMonograph

4th ed. 2014. XIV, 422 p. 95 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-0-387-74942-6

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I. Faridah-Hanum, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; A. Latiff, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Banji, Malaysia; K. R. Hakeem, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; M. Ozturk, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey (Eds)

Mangrove Ecosystems of AsiaStatus, Challenges and Management Strategies



A. Farina, Urbino University, Urbino, Italy

Soundscape EcologyPrinciples, Patterns, Methods and Applications

This book details the principles and theory of soundscape ecology. It describes the bioacoustic and communication theories, covers the human dimension of soundscape, explores major sonic patterns, and details methods and applications.




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L. C. Foxcroft, Centre for Invasion Biology Conservation Services, Skukuza, South Africa; P. Pyšek, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republi Institute of Botany, Pruhonice, Czech Republic; D. M. Richardson, Stellenbosch University Center for Invasion Biology, Matieland, South Africa; P. Genovesi, ISPRA Institute for Environmental Protection a, Rome, Italy (Eds)

Plant Invasions in Protected AreasPatterns, Problems and Challenges


2014. X, 636 p. 80 illus., 42 in color. (Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology, Volume 7) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-7749-1

B. Gardiner, INRA - Unité EPHYSE, Villenave d’Ornon, France; J. Barnett, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK; P. Saranpää, Finnish Forest Res. Inst. METLA, Vantaa, Finland; J. Gril, Université Montpellier II CNRS, Montpellier CX 05, France (Eds)

The Biology of Reaction WoodThe book is a fundamental reference source on re-action wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings together our cur-rent understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to discuss both compression wood and tension wood. Trees produce reaction wood to maintain the vertical orientation of their stems and the optimum angle of each branch. They achieve this by laying down fibre cell walls in which differences in physical and chemical struc-ture from those of normal fibres are expressed as differential stresses across the stem or branch. This process, while of obvious value for the survival of the tree, causes serious problems for the utilisation of timber.

Due January 2014Contributed volume

2014. X, 10 p. (Springer Series in Wood Science) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-10813-6

R. Gaur, Mody Institute of Technology & Science, Sikar, India; P. Sharma, Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal, India (Eds)

Approaches to Plant Stress and their ManagementThis book covers both plant biotic and abiotic stresses. It details important factors in managing crops for water stress conditions and shows ways to substantially increase the sustainable productiv-ity of smallholder farmers in developing countries.



G. Gordh, USDA-APHIS, Raleigh, NC, USA; S. McKirdy, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia (Eds)

The Handbook of Plant BiosecurityPrinciples and Practices for the Identification, Containment and Control of Organisms that Threaten Agriculture and the Environment Globally

This handbook systematically explains the sub-stance of plant protection. It covers regulations, policies and procedures used to protect domestic agriculture and natural resources from attack by invasive alien species via international trade and travel.



A. A. Guglielmone, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Rafaela, Argentina; R. G. Robbins, Armed Forces Pest Management Board, Silver Spring, MD, USA; D. A. Apanaskevich, U.S. National Tick Collection Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA; T. N. Petney, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Institute of Zoology, , Germany; A. Estrada-Peña, University of Zaragoza, , Spain; I. G. Horak, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa

The Hard Ticks of the World(Acari: Ixodida: Ixodidae)


2014. X, 716 p. 1 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-94-007-7496-4

S. Gupta, N. Nadarajan, D. S. Gupta, Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, India (Eds)

Legumes in the Omic EraThis book covers the current status of functional and comparative genomic research in grain le-gumes from around the globe. It presents practical advancements in legume genomics.




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M. Hayat, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA (Ed)

Tumor Dormancy, Quiescence, and Senescence, Volume 2Aging, Cancer, and Noncancer Pathologies

This second volume in the series exploring Tumor Dormancy, Quiescence, and Cellular Senescence offers comprehensive discussion of the role of tu-mor dormancy in diseases including breast cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer.


2014. XX, 346 p. 49 illus., 32 in color. (Tumor Dormancy and Cellular Quiescence and Senescence, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7725-5

B. Hedwig, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK (Ed)

Insect Hearing and Acoustic CommunicationThis volume provides a comprehensive selec-tion of recent studies addressing insect hearing and acoustic communication across a variety of hearing species like moths, crickets, bush-crickets, grasshoppers, cicadas and flies.


2014. V, 222 p. 68 illus., 22 in color. (Animal Signals and Communication, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-40461-0

L. Hogle, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA (Ed)

Regenerative Medicine Ethics: Governing Research and Knowledge PracticesThis book examines vital issues in the governance of regenerative medicine, including data sharing, patenting of human biological material, managing collaborations, obtaining consent from biospeci-men donors, and accessing biorepository data.


2014. IV, 220 p. 2 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9061-6

R. K. Horst, Cornell University Dept. of Plant Pathology, Ithaca, NY, USA

Westcott’s Plant Disease HandbookWestcott’s Plant Disease Handbook identifies various types of diseases known to invade plants throughout North and South America. Causal disease agents are illustrated though specific ex-amples in addition to measures for disease control.

7 More than 1500 plant entries and their dis-eases, including trees and shrubs, native flowers and weeds, garden flowers, fruit and vegetables and grasses and forage 7 More than 150 new diseases reported each year 7 Reliable diagnoses described including illustration plates of 34 key diseases and 40 black and white illustrations

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8th ed. 2013. XXII, 826 p. 90 illus., 16 in color. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-94-007-2140-1

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8th ed. 2013. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-94-007-2141-8

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8th ed. 2013. XXII, 826 p. 90 illus., 16 in color. 7 $849.00ISBN 978-94-007-2142-5

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B. A. Horwitz, Technion – Israel Inst. of Technology, Haifa, Israel; P. K. Mukherjee, M. Mukherjee, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, India; C. P. Kubicek, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria (Eds)

Genomics of Soil- and Plant-Associated FungiThis volume addresses the similarities and also the differences in the genomes of soil saprophytes, symbionts, and plant pathogens by using examples of fungal species to illustrate particular principles.


2013. XII, 388 p. 42 illus., 25 in color. (Soil Biology, Volume 36) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-39338-9

V. Kagan-Zur, N. Roth-Bejerano, Y. Sitrit, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; A. Morte, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain (Eds)

Desert TrufflesPhylogeny, Physiology, Distribution and Domestication

This volume gives a comprehensive overview of the phylogeny, biology, mycorrhizal association, and distribution of desert truffles, their use, bio-chemical and medicinal properties, as well as their domestication and cultivation.


2014. IV, 367 p. 97 illus., 47 in color. (Soil Biology, Volume) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-40095-7

H. Kimura, National Institut of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan (Ed)

Hydrogen Sulfide and its Therapeutic ApplicationsThis book covers H2S, which is produced in almost every organ, and its role in neuromodu-lation, vasodilation, insulin release, inflamma-tion, angiogenesis, cytoprotection and in disease pathogenesis.


2013. IX, 207 p. 39 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1549-7

K. Kubitzki, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (Ed)

Flowering Plants. EudicotsMalpighiales

This richly illustrated volume features modern treatments for the families and genera of the Malpighiales, one of the largest orders of flowering plants. It is an indispensable source of information for anybody in the field of pure and applied plant sciences.

Due October 2013Handbook

2014. XII, 380 p. 73 illus. (The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants, Volume 11) Hardcover7 $269.00ISBN 978-3-642-39416-4

G. C. Lamb, N. DiLorenzo, University of Florida North Florida Research and Education Ctr, Marianna, FL, USA (Eds)

Current and Future Reproductive Technologies and World Food ProductionThis book examines how reproductive tech-nologies have affected different species and their contributions to food production.


2014. X, 270 p. 37 illus., 18 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 752) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8886-6

C. Landry, Université Laval, Local 3110 Institut Biologie Intégrative Systèmes, Quebec, QC, Canada; N. Aubin-Horth, Université Laval, Local 1242 Institut Biologie Intégrative Systèmes, Quebec, QC, Canada (Eds)

Ecological GenomicsEcology and the Evolution of Genes and Genomes


2014. CCCLXXXVII, 1 p. 85 illus., 57 in color. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Volume 781) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7346-2


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T. K. Lim, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal PlantsVolume 7, Flowers

This book continues as volume 7 of a multi-com-pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers plant species with edible flowers from families Acanthaceae to Facaceae in a tabular form and seventy five selected species from Amaryllidaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Balsaminaceae, Bego-niaceae, Bignoniaceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Calophyllaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Combretaceae, Convolvulaceae, Costaceae, Doryanthaceae and Fabaceae in detail. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agri-culturists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public.


2014. XII, 1055 p. 229 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-94-007-7394-3

R. Lira, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Los Reyes Iztacala, Mexico; A. Casas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelia, Mexico (Eds)

Ethnobotany of MexicoInteractions of People and Plants in Mesoamerica

This book reviews the history, current state of knowledge, and various research approaches and techniques of studies on the interactions between humans and plants in an important region of agriculture and ongoing plant domestication: Mesoamerica.


2014. 900 p. 100 illus., 40 in color. (Ethnobiology) Hardcover7 approx. $279.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6668-0

G. Longo, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France; M. Montévil, Tuft University, Boston, USA

Biological Time, Symmetries and SingularitiesPerspectives on Life

This book provides a novel and genuinely theo-retical approach to biology. Coverage includes a characterization of physical versus biological as well as introduces the concept of anti-entropy as a measure for the potential of variability.


2014. 330 p. 30 illus., 10 in color. (Lecture Notes in Morphogenesis) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-35937-8

M. M., Indian Institute Horticultural Research, Bangalore, India; S. C., Ind. Grassland & Fodder Research Inst., Dharwad, India; N. K. S., Ind. Grassland and Fodder Research Inst., Dharwad, India

The Grape EntomologyThis wide-ranging treatment of insect and mite pests in viticulture includes a wealth of color illustrations, reviews the latest pest-management techniques, and anticipates future research devlop-ments. It covers all the key information generated up to 2012.



L. K. Marsh, Global Conservation Institute, Santa Fe, NM, USA; C. Chapman, McGill School of Environment, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds)

Primates in FragmentsComplexity and Resilience


2013. XXII, 537 p. 120 illus., 84 in color. (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8838-5

M. McCann, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; M. Buckeridge, University of Campinas, Sao Paolo, Brazil; N. Carpita, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA (Eds)

Plants and BioEnergyA country’s vision for developing renewable and sustainable energy resources is typically propelled by three important drivers – security, cost, and en-vironmental impact. The U.S. currently accounts for a quarter of the world’s total oil consumption, with domestic demands necessitating – at an ever growing cost – a net import of more than 50% of the oil used in this country. At the same time, Brazil, because of its forward thinking on energy strategy, is today energy independent. As emerging economies around the world increase their petroleum use by large margins and as large fractions of that new consumption are necessar-ily supplied from unstable parts of the world, the inevitable repercussions on petroleum-driven economies will continue to escalate.


2014. Approx. 300 p. 35 illus., 29 in color. (Advances in Plant Biology, Volume 4) Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9328-0


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S. McClatchie, NOAA Fisheries Service, La Jolla, CA, USA

Regional Fisheries Oceanography of the California Current SystemThe CalCOFI program

This book presents information on more than 60-years of California Cooperative Oceanic Fish-eries Investigation (CalCOFI). It provides a useful review and reference point for multidisciplinary fisheries scientists and biological oceanographers.


2014. XX, 235 p. 184 illus., 84 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7222-9

H. Nojiri, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; M. Tsuda, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; M. Fukuda, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan; Y. Kamagata, Nat’l Inst of Adv Industr Sci and Tech, Sapporo, Japan (Eds)

Biodegradative BacteriaHow Bacteria Degrade, Survive, Adapt, and Evolve



Nucleic Acids and Molecular BiologySeries editor: J. M. Bujnicki

Volume 30

K. S. Murakami, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA; M. A. Trakselis, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds)

Nucleic Acid PolymerasesDue October 2013Contributed volume


S. K. Panguluri, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA; A. A. Kumar, ICRISAT, Patancheru, India (Eds)

Phenotyping for Plant BreedingApplications of Phenotyping Methods for Crop Improvement

This book describes the best phenomic tools available for improving the major traits in select crops. It serves as a useful guide to practicing plant breeders to use appropriate phenotyping methods.



K. A. Pitt, Griffith University, Griffith, QLD, Australia; C. H. Lucas, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK (Eds)

Jellyfish BloomsThis book examines the unique features of jellyfish biology and ecology that cause populations to bloom and bust. It also outlines strategies coastal managers can use to mitigate the effects of blooms on coastal industries.



A. Pratap, J. Kumar, Indian Institute of Pulses Research Crop Improvement Division, Kalyanpur-Kanpur, India (Eds)

Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 1Innovations, Methods and Risk Assessment


2013. X, 364 p. 15 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8584-1


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H. Rai, D. K. Upreti, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Lucknow, India (Eds)

Terricolous Lichens in IndiaVolume 1: Diversity Patterns and Distribution Ecology

This study is a comprehensive resource on the diversity, distribution, and ecology of the soil lichens of India. It is a comprehensive account of an emerging topic that includes a valuable baseline analysis of these sensitive bioindicators in Asian habitats.



H. Rai, D. K. Upreti, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Lucknow, India (Eds)

Terricolous Lichens in IndiaVolume 2: Morphotaxonomic Studies

This book explores the morphotaxonomy of terricolous lichens in India. Complemented with over 50 color photoplates and maps, it features the taxonomy of 312 terricolous lichen species and in-cludes detailed identification keys and taxonomic descriptions.


2013. I, 389 p. 58 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-3-319-02104-1

V. S. Rao, Foundation for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation, Hyderabad, India; R. Durvasula, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA (Eds)

Dynamic Models of Infectious DiseasesVolume 2: Non Vector-Borne Diseases

This book discusses the understanding that the process of transmission of an infectious disease is not necessarily linear and is dynamical in character. This concept compels the appropriate quantification of the vital parameters that govern these dynamics.


2014. VI, 318 p. 67 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9223-8

I. Ravi, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Mansarovar, Jaipur, India; M. Baunthiyal, Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College, Ghurdauri, Pauri, India; J. Saxena, Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, Dwarahat, India (Eds)

Advances in BiotechnologyThis book details the advances that have revolu-tionized the field of biotechnology. It also includes coverage of the potential benefits and risks involved in producing biotechnological products and the challenges of bringing such products to market.



V. Romanini, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; E. Fernández, Linda Hall Library of Science & Techn., Kansas City, MO, USA (Eds)

Peirce and Biosemiotics:A Guess at the Riddle of Life

This book discusses the impact of Charles Sand-ers Peirce´s philosophy and theory of signs on Biosemiotics, the study of the deep interrelation of meaning and life. Peirce placed semiotics in a philosophy that includes mathematics, phenom-enology and more.


2013. Approx. 250 p. 1 illus. (Biosemiotics, Volume 11) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7731-6

R. Rozzi, University of North Texas, Denton, USA; S. Pickett, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY, USA; C. Palmer, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA; J. J. Armesto, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; J. B. Callicott, University of North Texas, Denton, USA (Eds)

Linking Ecology and Ethics for a Changing WorldValues, Philosophy, and Action


2014. X, 365 p. 37 illus., 27 in color. (Ecology and Ethics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7469-8


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K. Sagheb Talebi, Research Inst. of Forests and Rangelands, Tehran, Iran; T. Sajedi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; M. Pourhashemi, Research Inst. of Forests and Rangelands, Tehran, Iran

Forests of IranA Treasure from the Past, a Hope for the Future

This book presents the forests of three main phy-togeographical regions in Iran.


2014. VIII, 144 p. 92 illus., 55 in color. (Plant and Vegetation, Volume 10) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7370-7

T. Seifert, Stellenbosch University, Matieland, South Africa (Ed)

Bioenergy from WoodSustainable Production in the Tropics

The first book on bio-energy production from wood in tropical and sub-tropical countries, this volume covers the full value chain, from the forest to the conversion process. It assesses the socio-economic and environmental effects of wood-sourced bioenergy.


2014. XII, 250 p. 62 illus., 33 in color. (Managing Forest Ecosystems, Volume 26) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7447-6

B. Sharma, RL Saharia Govt. PG College, Jaipur, India; S. Kulshreshtha, Government Shakambhar PG College, Jaipur, India; A. R. Rahmani, Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai, India (Eds)

Faunal Heritage of Rajasthan, IndiaConservation and Management of Vertebrates

This is the first ever monumental and scientific documentation of the faunal wealth of the Indian Desert state of Rajasthan.


2013. XXXI, 525 p. 208 illus., 184 in color. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-3-319-01344-2

H.-M. Shen, National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore; P. Vandenabeele, University of Ghent, Zwijnaarde, Belgium (Eds)

Necrotic Cell DeathStarting with discussion of basic concepts and the molecular mechanisms of necrosis, this book looks first at several forms of necrotic cell death that have been identified, including necropto-sis, autophagic cell death, and PARP-mediated cell death. As necrotic cell death is increasingly known to play a critical role in many physiological processes, the next chapters discuss its effect on metabolism, inflammation, immunity, and devel-opment. Necrotic cell death is closely implicated in human diseases like cancer, so the next chapters examine its relevance to human diseases, and final chapters cover methodologies for measur-ing necrosis. This book presents comprehensive coverage of necrosis from recognized experts from leading academic and medical institutions around the world. In contrast to apoptosis, well-defined as a form of programmed cell death, necrosis used to be considered as accidental (i.e.

Due February 2014Contributed volume

2014. Approx. 400 p. 14 illus. in color. (Cell Death in Biology and Diseases) Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8219-2

A. S. Sidhu, Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Biomedical OntologiesDesign and Implementation

This book discusses the underlying issues that cause the difficulties in biomedical information retrieval and knowledge sharing. It provides an ontological solution to help integrate and organize biological data sources and sharing of the infor-mation.



P. R. Siyag, UNFCCC Secretariat, Bonn, Germany

Afforestation, Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Arid and Semi-arid TropicsA Manual of Technology & Management

Based on field-tested techniques and incorporat-ing a wealth of empirical data, this publication covers both design and project management aspects of afforestation and reforestation.


2nd ed. 2014. XVII, 299 p. 51 illus., 13 in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7450-6

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R. Tuberosa, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; A. Graner, IPK, Gatersleben, Germany; E. Frison, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (Eds)

Genomics of Plant Genetic ResourcesVolume 2. Crop productivity, food security and nutritional quality

This book shows the pivotal role played by genom-ics in order to mine germplasm collections, eluci-date gene function, identify superior alleles and, ultimately, release improved cultivars. It features a number of compelling case studies and examples.


2014. Approx. 400 p. 60 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7574-9

R. Tuberosa, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; A. Graner, IPK, Gatersleben, Germany; E. Frison, Bioversity International, Rome, Italy (Eds)

Genomics of Plant Genetic ResourcesVolume 1. Managing, sequencing and mining genetic resources

This book shows the pivotal role played by genom-ics in order to mine germplasm collections, eluci-date gene function, identify superior alleles and, ultimately, release improved cultivars. It features a number of compelling case studies and examples.


2014. I, 885 p. 90 illus. in color. Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-7571-8

B. Turan, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey; N. S. Dhalla, St. Boniface Hosp. Research, Univ. of Ma Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Eds)

Diabetic CardiomyopathyBiochemical and Molecular Mechanisms

Diabetes has long been recognized as a disease of high blood sugar, and there has been a continu-ous search of the exact reason for its development and effective treatment. In 2005, the World Health Organization had estimated that more than 180 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes mellitus and indicated that this figure is likely to double within the next 20 years. Among the 3.8 million deaths each year associated with diabetes, about two thirds are attributable to cardiovascular complications, and diabetes is now considered to be a major metabolic risk factor for the occurrence of heart disease.


2014. X, 390 p. 61 illus., 35 in color. (Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, Volume 9) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9316-7

K. Turksen, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Ed)

Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New DirectionsThis Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine series volume reviews current challenges and new directions in stem cell research.


2013. IX, 373 p. 23 illus., 21 in color. (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Volume 33) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8065-5

F. Vanni, INEA, Rome, Italy

Agriculture and Public GoodsThe Role of Collective Action

This volume sets out an innovative theoretical approach to the relationship between collective ac-tion and agricultural common goods, with a focus on the EU. It shows how transnational action can shape agricultural policy in environmentally posi-tive ways.



V. Verma, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India; A. C. Gange, School of Biological Sciences University of London, Egham, UK (Eds)

Advances in Endophytic ResearchThis book examines the application of endophytes in cancer treatment in detail in order to under-stand their role in the cure of this life threatening disease. It also presents future directions in the field, which can form the base for further research.


2014. XVI, 521 p. 80 illus., 36 in color. Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-81-322-1574-5


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P. Vidhyasekaran, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India

PAMP Signals in Plant Innate ImmunitySignal Perception and Transduction

Plant innate immunity is a potential surveillance system of plants and is the first line of defense against invading pathogens.


2014. XVII, 426 p. 52 illus. (Signaling and Communication in Plants, Volume 21) Hardcover7 $239.00ISBN 978-94-007-7425-4

T. G. Villa, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; P. Veiga-Crespo, Lund University, Lund, Sweden (Eds)

Antimicrobial CompoundsCurrent Strategies and New Alternatives

This book reviews the current state-of-the-art in antimicrobial research and discusses new strategies for the design and discovery of novel therapies. It combines basic research with clinical applications.


2014. XXI, 378 p. 47 illus., 18 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-40443-6

Y.-X. Wang, Albany Medical College Center for Cardiovascular Sciences, Albany, NY, USA (Ed)

Calcium Signaling In Airway Smooth Muscle CellsThis book features novel findings in the studies of the molecular genesis, networks, microdomains, regulation, and physiological functions of calcium signaling in animal and human airway SMCs.



P. W. West, SciWest Consulting, Goonellabah, NSW, Australia

Growing Plantation ForestsThis book describes the scientific principles that are used throughout the world to ensure the rapid, healthy growth of forest plantations. It details how plantations can be grown both responsibly and profitably.


2nd ed. 2014. XII, 232 p. 44 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-319-01826-3

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G. Witzany, Telos - Philosophische Praxis, Bürmoos, Austria (Ed)

Biocommunication of AnimalsEvery coordination within or between animals depends on communication processes. Although the signaling molecules, vocal and tactile signs, gestures and its combinations differ throughout all species according their evolutionary origins and variety of adaptation processes, certain levels of biocommunication can be found in all animal species: (a) Abiotic environmental indices such as temperature, light, water, etc.


2014. VIII, 407 p. 68 illus., 44 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-7413-1

H. Wu, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (Ed)

Cell DeathMechanism and Disease

Beginning from centuries of anecdotal descrip-tions of cell death, such as those on the develop-ment of the midwife toad in 1842 by Carl Vogt, to modern-day investigations of cell death as a biological discipline, it has become accepted that cell death in multicellular organisms is a normal part of life.




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J. Yamagiwa, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; L. Karczmarski, The University of Hong Kong, Shek O, Hong Kong SAR (Eds)

Primates and CetaceansField Research and Conservation of Complex Mammalian Societies

In this book, the editors present a view of the socioecology of primates and cetaceans in a comparative perspective to elucidate the social evolution of highly intellectual mammals in ter-restrial and aquatic environments. Despite obvious differences in morphology and eco-physiology, there are many cases of comparable, sometimes strikingly similar patterns of sociobehavioral com-plexity. A number of long-term field studies have accumulated a substantial amount of data on the life history of various taxa, foraging ecology, social and sexual relationships, demography, and various patterns of behavior: from dynamic fission–fusion to long-term stable societies; from male-bonded to bisexually bonded to matrilineal groups.


2014. XII, 470 p. 60 illus., 27 in color. (Primatology Monographs) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-4-431-54522-4

J. A. Yeakley, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA; K. Maas-Hebner, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA; R. M. Hughes, Corvallis, OR, USA (Eds)

Wild Salmonids in the Urbanizing Pacific NorthwestThis book addresses the profound consequences of urbanization on wild salmon, trout, char, grayling and whitefish (collectively salmonids), which have been a significant local food and cultural resource for Pacific Northwest peoples for millennia.


2014. VIII, 286 p. 55 illus., 46 in color. Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8817-0

S. L. Young, North Platte, NE, USA; F. J. Pierce, Washington State University, Prosser, WA, USA (Eds)

Automation: The Future of Weed Control in Cropping SystemsThis book presents a radically new approach to weed management that could change cropping systems. It covers fundamental principles on weed biology and engineering principles along with economics and market readiness associated with automated weed control.



E. Zažímalová, J. Petrasek, Institute of Experimental Botany, Prague 6, Czech Republic; E. Benkova, Flanders Institute of Biotechnoloy (VIB), Ghent, Belgium (Eds)

Auxin and Its Role in Plant DevelopmentThis book offers comprehensive, detailed insight into the hormone auxin, covering the function, metabolism and signaling pathways of auxin in plants, the role of auxin in plant development and interaction and function of auxin on stimuli of the environment.


2013. Approx. 500 p. 160 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1525-1

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