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Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 254
Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications.
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-68530-0
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- XV, 217p.:Ill
- Series Title
- Industrial Ecology and Environmental Management
- Call Number
- 333.7 Rev
Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 255
Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. This Special Issue focuses on glyphosate.
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-68483-9
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- XVII, 205p.:ill
- Series Title
- Geobotany Studies
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- 333.7 Rev
Agro-Environmental Sustainability in MENA Regions
This book focuses on the status quo and the latest information on the water-soil-agriculture nexus in the MENA countries. It presents several case studies and applications from e.g. Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan, while also sharing and discussing the latest findings. The content includes a range of agriculture-related topics that focus on: water resources management, impacts of cl…
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- 978-3-030-78574-1
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- XI, 457p.:ill
- Series Title
- World Soils Book Series
- Call Number
- 333.7 Agr
Cancer Hazards: Parathion, Malathion, Diazinon, Tetrachlorvinphos and Glypho…
This book focuses on a monograph published in 2017 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), discussing its carcinogen hazard classification of four pesticides: parathion, malathion, diazinon, and tetrachlorvinphos as well as the herbicide glyphosate. The monograph provided a detailed discussion of considerations and conclu…
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-81953-8
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- xiv, 153p.:ill
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- -
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- 333.7 Ric c
Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice : Improving Client Communication, P…
This is the first guide to Veterinary Narrative Medicine, a cutting-edge approach in human medicine with multiple applications in veterinary medicine. The text combines the latest research with numerous real-world examples and practical techniques to improve client communication, patient care, and veterinary well-being. Narrative Medicine maintains that a patient should be viewed as an indiv…
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- 1st
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- 978-1-003-12613-3
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- 210 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 590.92 FIN n
Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems ; Trends in Dia…
This new volume, Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems: Trends in Diagnosis of Environmental Stress, diverse methods and achievements in assessing the biological state of ecosystems are presented, biochemical, genetic and cytological methods are used, methodological achievements in this area are discussed in this volume. Experimental and practical aspects of the genetic …
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- 978-1-003-14542-4
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- 306 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 660.63 BIO
Green Technological Innovation for Sustainable Smart Societies
Management Environment
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-73295-0
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- IX, 423p.:Ill
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 333.7 Gre
Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Approaches
The book is about climate resilience and environmental sustainability approaches, discussing knowledge at global level and the local challenges, presented by authors from various countries. Environmental sustainability is at stake and implications of climate change are clearly visible in most parts of the world. In the times of the prevailing global environmental crisis, this book discusses key…
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- 978-981-16-0902-2
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- xvi, 415p.:ill
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- -
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- 333.7 Cli
Advances in Environment Engineering and Management
This book presents the proceedings of the First National Conference on “Sustainable Management of Environment & Natural Resource through Innovation in Science and Technology” (SMTST2020). The book highlights the latest development and innovations in the fields of sustainability, natural resource management, ecology and its environmental fields, geosciences and geology, atmospheric sciences,…
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-79065-3
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- xvi, 503p.:ill
- Series Title
- Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.
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- 333.7 Adv
Life Cycle Inventory Analysis
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis is the second phase in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework. Since the first attempts to formalize life cycle assessment in the early 1970, life cycle inventory analysis has been a central part. Chapter 1 “Introduction to Life Cycle Inventory Analysis“ discusses the history of inventory analysis from the 1970s through SETAC and the ISO stan…
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-62270-1
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- XI, 209p.:Ill
- Series Title
- LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment
- Call Number
- 577.2 Lif
Literature Beyond the Human : Post-Anthropocentric Brazil
How can Clarice Lispector’s writings help us make sense of the Anthropocene? How does race intersect with the treatment of animals in the works of Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis? What can Indigenous philosopher and leader Ailton Krenak teach us about the relationship between environmental degradation and the production of knowledge? Literature Beyond the Human is the first collection of essay…
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- 1st
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- 978-1-003-24399-1
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- 242 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 590.7 LIT
Life Cycle Engineering and Management of Products
This book presents the role of life cycle engineering and life cycle management of products and services and their contributions to corporate environmental sustainability and the circular economy. It addresses the main techniques, tools, systems and practices for improving the environmental performance of business products and services throughout their life cycles. The book covers the main t…
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-78044-9
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- xiv, 329p.:Ill
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- -
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- 577 Lif
Carbon Labeling Practice
This book focuses on the behavioral interactions among possible stakeholders in carbon labeling practice, brings the attentions of stakeholders’ interests to explore the opportunities, and challenges related to carbon labeling practice, thus to provide insight into low-carbon consumption and production. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers as well as those with…
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- 978-981-16-2583-1
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- viii, 190p.:ill
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- -
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- 577 Zha c
The Earth’s Human Carrying Capacity
This book focuses on the Earth’s carrying capacity to service the needs of its human populations as well as preserve the ecosystems that provide natural resources that sustain life and support human activities in 2020 and later in the century (2050 and beyond). It addresses the two principal factors that challenge the limits of the carrying capacity: growing populations/demographic moves and …
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- 1
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- 978-3-030-73476-3
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- xiii, 154p.:ill
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 577 Siie t
Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession : A C…
A Call to Life aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease unnecessary suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health around the world. The veterinary profession is powered by dedicated, bright, and selfless individuals. Unfortunately, the long-standing and dysfunctional culture in classrooms and practices around the world expects veteri…
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- 978-0-367-81676-6
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- 228 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 590.92 Ols c
Learning Animals : Curriculum, Pedagogy and Becoming a Veterinarian
We are surrounded by thousands of animals, alive and dead. They are an intimate and ever-present part of our human lives. As a society, we privilege veterinarians as experts on these animals: they are our educators and teachers in what they say, what they do, and the decisions that they make. Yet, within the field of education, there is little research on the curriculum, pedagogy, and experienc…
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- 978-1-003-26998-4
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- 192 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 590.285 DOL l
Plant Systematics
This book is designed to introduce the fundamentals of systematics in a simple, concise and balanced manner. The book aims to equip the students with the basics of plant taxonomy and at the same time also update them with the most recent advances in the field of plant systematics. The book has been organized into 21 chapters that introduce and explain different concepts in a stimulating manner.…
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- 978-1-003-18346-4
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- 340 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 635.3 PLA a
Emerging Trends in Environmental Biotechnology
The environment is an all-encompassing component of the ecosystem of "Blue planet - the earth", made up of the hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere. These three spheres have biotic and abiotic components which exhibit ecological homeostasis that provides the most appropriate survival chances for the members of biotic component and geochemical balance with abiotic components. This ecosystem i…
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- 978-1-003-18630-4
- Collation
- 314 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 660.63 EME
Routledge Handbook of Community Forestry
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview and cutting-edge assessment of community forestry. Containing contributions from academics, practitioners, and professionals, the Routledge Handbook of Community Forestry presents a truly global overview with case studies drawn from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The Handbook begins with an overview of the chapters and a discuss…
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- 978-0-367-48871-0
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- 580 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 634.9 ROU
A Guide to Field Philosophy : Case Studies and Practical Strategies
Philosophers increasingly engage in practical work with other disciplines and the world at large. This volume draws together the lessons learned from this work—including philosophers’ contributions to scientific research projects, consultations on matters of policy, and expertise provided to government agencies and non-profits—on how to effectively practice philosophy. Its 22 case studies…
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- 978-1-351-16908-0
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- 396 p
- Series Title
- -
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- 144 AGU
Advances in breeding of dairy cattle
This collection reviews the latest research on dairy cattle genetics and advanced methods of genetic evaluation and selection. The book first assesses the degree of inbreeding and genetic diversity in modern dairy cattle as well as opportunities for crossbreeding. It then goes onto review research on targeting non-production traits such as fertility, feed conversion efficiency and methane emiss…
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- 978-0-429-27560-9
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- 480 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 636.514 ADV
Polluting Textiles : The Problem with Microfibres
his book examines the critical issue of environmental pollutants produced by the textiles industry. Comprised of contributions from environmental scientists and materials and textiles scientists, this edited volume addresses the environmental impact of microplastics, with a particular focus on microfibres released by textiles into marine and freshwater environments. The chapters in Part I of…
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- 978-1-003-16538-5
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- 314 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 639.809 POL
Microbial Biofilms : Applications and Control
Microbial biofilms have both positive and negative effects. This book considers new ways of controlling environmental microbial biofilm such as using phages, nanotechnology, and newly discovered microbial enzymes. A team of contributors shares current, relevant and original research to add weight and recognition to the book. Also, each chapter provides enlightening and relevant tabular informat…
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- 978-1-003-18494-2
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- 336 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 660.63 MIC
Territories, Environments, Politics :Explorations in Territoriology
This collection seeks to illustrate the state of the art in territoriological research, both empirical and theoretical. The volume gathers together a series of original, previously unpublished essays exploring the newly emerging territorial formations in culture, politics and society. While the globalisation debate of the 1990s largely pivoted around a ‘general deterritorialisation’ hypo…
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- 978-1-003-19636-5
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- 242 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 621.36 TER
Sacred Forests of Asia : Spiritual Ecology and the Politics of Nature Conserv…
Presenting a thorough examination of the sacred forests of Asia, this volume engages with dynamic new scholarly dialogues on the nature of sacred space, place, landscape, and ecology in the context of the sharply contested ideas of the Anthropocene. Given the vast geographic range of sacred groves in Asia, this volume discusses the diversity of associated cosmologies, ecologies, traditional …
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- 978-1-003-14368-0
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- 336 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 634.9 SAC s
How the Biosphere Works : Fresh Views Discovered While Growing Peppers
How the Biosphere Works: Fresh Views Discovered While Growing Peppers offers a simple and novel theoretical approach to understanding the history of the biosphere, including humanity’s place within it. It also helps to clarify what the possibilities and limitations are for future action. This is a subject of wide interest because today we are facing a great many environmental issues, many of …
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- 978-1-003-27535-0
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- 274 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 635.6 SPI h
The Great Eagles : Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation
This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industriali…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-1-315-27809-4
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- 624 p
- Series Title
- Animals Husbandary
- Call Number
- 598.9 CAM t
Sustainable Luxury and Jewelry
This book discusses the current trends in luxury and jewelry and presents how to make these sustainable for a better future. In the age of sustainability, we increasingly see how designers and consumers begin to think beyond a product's look&feel and operation, and are especially concerned about what has happened during its manufacturing process and what will happen once its useful life comes t…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-981-16-2454-4
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- XI, 253p.:Ill
- Series Title
- Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes
- Call Number
- 577 Sus
The Biology of Sole
This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology of sole (Solea senegalensis and S. solea). These flatfish species are increasingly important in Europe both from the ecological and production point of view. This book is divided into two sections: A. general fisheries, aquaculture and engineering overviews; B. physiological, developmental, rhythmic, welfare and genetic aspects which will be…
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- 978-1-315-12039-3
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- 404 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 507.7 THE t
Green Automation for Sustainable Environment
This book explores the concepts and role of green computing and its recent developments for making the environment sustainable. It focuses on green automation in disciplines such as computers, nanoscience, information technology, and biochemistry. This book is characterized through descriptions of sustainability, green computing, their relevance to the environment, society, and its applications…
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- 978-1-003-00079-2
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- 112 p
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 628 GRE e
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