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Hierarchical Perspectives On Marine Complexities - Searching For Systems In The Gulf Of Maine

de Spencer Apollonio

66,24€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The Gulf of Maine supports a vital fishery for North America and is one of the most intensely studied marine ecosystems in the world. An understanding of its ecology has practical applications to management of other marine systems and fisheries. This book is the first application of Hierarchy Theory to the ecological workings of the Gulf of Maine and of marine ecosystems in general. Hierarchy Theory offers a perspective that simplifies the apparent complications and contradictions of ecosystems, which encompass a number of scales of time (from minutes to decades or longer) and of space (from centimeters to kilometers). Spencer Apollonio explores in detail the idea of natural constraints inherent in hierarchical ecosystems and the impact upon such systems when constraints are reduced or removed. He argues that conventional fisheries management, which practices the removal of these constraints, may be doomed to failure. Apollonio focuses in particular on the "groundfish crisis" in the Gulf, the precipitous decline due to overfishing in populations of cod, haddock, pollock, hakes, and various types of flounders, which have together constituted the mainstay of the Maine fishing industry for centuries. Hierarchical Perspectives on Marine Complexities presents a compelling case for a new approach that holds the promise of resource sustainability in the face of enormously complicated natural and cultural forces.
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Toward A Unified Ecology

de Thomas W. Hoekstra e Timothy F. H. Allen

72,86€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Presenta a new synthesis of the authors' core ideas on evaluating communities, organisms, populations, biomes, models, and management.
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Toward A Unified Ecology

de Thomas (Sustainability International Llc) Hoekstra e Timothy (University Of Wisconsin-Madison) Allen

60,83€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Presenta a new synthesis of the authors' core ideas on evaluating communities, organisms, populations, biomes, models, and management.
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Ecosystem Approach - Complexity, Uncertainty, And Managing For Sustainability

de David Waltner-Toews, James J. Kay e Nina-Marie E. Lister

72,86€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Is sustainable development a workable solution for today''s environmental problems? Is it scientifically defensible? Best known for applying ecological theory to the engineering problems of everyday life, the late scholar James J. Kay was a leader in the study of social and ecological complexity and the thermodynamics of ecosystems. Drawing from his immensely important work, as well as the research of his students and colleagues, The Ecosystem Approach is a guide to the aspects of complex systems theories relevant to social-ecological management. Advancing a methodology that is rooted in good theory and practice, this book features case studies conducted in the Arctic and Africa, in Canada and Kathmandu, and in the Peruvian Amazon, Chesapeake Bay, and Chennai, India. Applying a systems approach to concrete environmental issues, this volume is geared toward scientists, engineers, and sustainable development scholars and practitioners who are attuned to the ideas of the Resilience Alliance-an international group of scientists who take a more holistic view of ecology and environmental problem-solving. Chapters cover the origins and rebirth of the ecosystem approach in ecology; the bridging of science and values; the challenge of governance in complex systems; systemic and participatory approaches to management; and the place for cultural diversity in the quest for global sustainability.
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Supply-Side Sustainability

de Joseph A. Tainter, Thomas W. Hoekstra e Timothy F. H. Allen

72,86€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 This is the first book to integrate ecological and social science in an interdisciplinary treatment of sustainability. The book explains sustainability and collapse in human societies ranging from hunter-gatherers to empires and today's industrial world.
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Natural Solutions To Ibs - Simple Steps To Restore Digestive Health

de Marilyn Glenville

14,86€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

 Practical ways to treat and overcome IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) through diet and other self-management techniques.
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The Last British Bullfighter

de Frank Evans

20,27€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The extraordinary, funny and entertaining story of a Salford lad turned matador
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Playing Extra Time

de Alan, Mbe Ball

22,97€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The autobiograpy of a legendary figure in football and an inspirational story with wide appeal
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Kate Moss - The Complete Picture

de Laura Collins

22,97€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 An insightful and fascinating biography of fashion icon Kate Moss
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Bestie - A Portrait Of A Legend

de George Best e Joe Lovejoy

22,97€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 The bestselling authorized biography of a much-loved football star
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Spatial Optimization In Ecological Applications

de John Hof e Michael Bevers

72,86€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Whether discussing habitat placement for the northern spotted owl or black-tailed prairie dog or strategies for controlling exotic pests, this book explains how capturing ecological relationships across a landscape with pragmatic optimization models can be applied to real world problems.
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Ecology, The Ascendent Perspective

de Robert Ulanowicz

147,35€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Presents a paradigm to measure the developmental status of various living communities. This book aims to set forth a theoretical framework for ecology. It demonstrates that mechanical models fail to explain the mix of order and disorder that characterizes larger systems. It suggests ways to bring ecology from the fringes to the center of science.
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Ecological Scale - Theory And Application

67,59€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Synthesizing a literature in ecology, this book addresses the theoretical and methodological relevance of scale within a multidisciplinary context. It presents evidence that the integration of scale concepts into ecological study is of imminent global concern. It provides an understanding for resource managers and other ecological professionals.
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Discontinuities In Ecosystems And Other Complex Systems

66,24€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift.
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Essays On Life Itself

de Robert Rosen

59,61€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

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 A collection of twenty articles on the nature of life and on the objective of the natural sciences. It challenges the paradox of the brain as organism and the receptacle of scientific reasoning. It also reflects on the quandary of side effects, moments when science confronts unpredicted outgrowths of a process thought to be reduced to a system.
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Toward A Unified Ecology

de Thomas (Sustainability International Llc) Hoekstra e Timothy (University Of Wisconsin-Madison) Allen

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 Presenta a new synthesis of the authors' core ideas on evaluating communities, organisms, populations, biomes, models, and management.
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The Authentic Voice - The Best Reporting On Race And Ethnicity - The Authentic Voice

de Alice Irene Pifer, Arlene Notoro Morgan e Keith Woods

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 Selected from works honored in the " Let's Do It Better! Workshop on Journalism, Race, and Ethnicity" held at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, this text, DVD, and website project features interviews with leading journalists, including Ted Koppel, interactive discussion points, teaching tips and weblinks.
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Dear Zoo Spin And Say

de Rod Campbell

12,86€

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 An interactive board book based on DEAR ZOO.
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The Necessary Death Of Lewis Winter

de Mackay Malcolm

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 A twenty-nine-year-old man lives alone in his Glasgow flat. The telephone rings; a casual conversation, but behind this a job offer. The clues are there if you know to look for them. He is an expert. A loner. Freelance. Another job is another job, but what if this organisation wants more?
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Ecology, The Ascendent Perspective

de Robert Ulanowicz

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 Presents a paradigm to measure the developmental status of various living communities. This book aims to set forth a theoretical framework for ecology. It demonstrates that mechanical models fail to explain the mix of order and disorder that characterizes larger systems. It suggests ways to bring ecology from the fringes to the center of science.
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Discontinuities In Ecosystems And Other Complex Systems

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 Are ecosystems and their components continuously distributed and do they adhere to scaling laws, or are they discontinuous and more complex than early models would have us believe? This book argues that ecosystems are inherently discontinuous and that ecology, economics, and urban studies benefit from this paradigm shift.
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Complexity Theory For A Sustainable Future

de Graeme Cumming e Jon Norberg

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 Complexity theory reveals the many interactions between natural and social systems, providing a better understanding of the general principles that can help solve some of the most pressing environmental issues. This work bridges the gap between theoretical and applied perspectives in the management of complex adaptive systems.
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The Ecosystem Approach - Complexity, Uncertainty, And Managing For Sustainability

de David (University Of Guelph) Waltner-Toews, James (Deceased) Kay e Nina-Marie (Ryerson Polytechnic University) Lister

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 This is a guide to the aspects of complex systems theories relevant to socio-ecological management. The book features case studies from across the world, while the chapters cover such areas as the origins and rebirth of the ecosystem approach in ecology and the place of cultural diversity in global sustainability.
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Spatial Optimization For Managed Ecosystems

de John Hof e Michael Bevers

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 This book presents ideas and methods for directly optimizing the spatial layout of the landscape features in which an ecosystem functions. There is rich discussion of wildlife habitat issues as well as chapters on recreation, timber management, water runoff, and pest management.
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