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61. Agile Software Development Ecosystems by Jim Highsmith | |
Paperback: 448
Pages
(2002-04-05)
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Good survey and overview
Great Intro to Agile If you are new to Agile approaches or just looking to fine-tune your current software methodology, this book is an excellent start.
It's amazing what stuff gets published... Most of the first set of chapters was like that. The next section covered interviews with various folks who are involved with actually developing and/or using ASDE's. When we started going through those chapters, it improved some, but still kept repeating the same stuff in the first section of chapters. Ok, ok, we get it. ASDE's are the best thing since sliced bread. Let's move onto the actualy detail already? So we gave up on the interviews and skipped ahead to the end of the book where it talks about the various ASDE's. Unfortunately, it was more of the same. The chapter on Crystal was a joke. It said pretty much nothing. My suggestion: don't buy this book. It's a waste of your money or your company's money.
Not bad, but read this second :)
Good first introduction to Agile methods Unfortunately, the interviews drag on a little bit and also start to feel a little bit repetitive. One or two of the high-level overviews are *so* high-level that you come out of them wondering what a concrete picture of it really looks like, especially since, if you go high enough, several of the approaches start to look the same. ... Read more |
62. Ecosystem Goods and Services from Plantation Forests (The Earthscan ForestLibrary) | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2010-10)
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63. Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Current State and Trends: Findings of the Condition and Trends Working Group (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Series) by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment | |
Paperback: 948
Pages
(2005-12-14)
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Editorial Review Product Description Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively in the last 50 years than in any comparable period of human history. We have done this to meet the growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber, and fuel. While changes to ecosystems have enhanced the well-being of billions of people, they have also caused a substantial and largely irreversible loss in diversity of life on Earth, and have strained the capacity of ecosystems to continue providing critical services. Among the findings: Approximately 60% of the services that support life on Earth are being degraded or used unsustainably. The harmful consequences of this degradation could grow significantly worse in the next 50 years. Only four ecosystem services have been enhanced in the last 50 years: crops, livestock, aquaculture, and the sequestration of carbon. The capacity of ecosystems to neutralize pollutants, protect us from natural disasters, and control the outbreaks of pests and diseases is declining significantly. Terrestrial and freshwater systems are reaching the limits of their ability to absorb nitrogen. Harvesting of fish and other resources from coastal and marine systems is compromising their ability to deliver food in the future. Richly illustrated with maps and graphs, Current State and Trends presents an assessment of Earth's ability to provide twenty-four distinct services essential to human well-being. These include food, fiber, and other materials; the regulation of the climate and fresh water systems; underlying support systems such as nutrient cycling; and the fulfillment of cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic values. The volume pays particular attention to the current health of key ecosystems, including inland waters, forests, oceans, croplands, and dryland systems, among others. It will be an indispensable reference for scientists, environmentalists, agency professionals, and students. Customer Reviews (1)
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64. Eugene Odum: Ecosystem Ecologist and Environmentalist by Betty Jean Craige | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2002-05-22)
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Editorial Review Product Description Placing Odum's achievements in historical context, Craige traces his life from his childhood through his education, his collaboration with his brother Howard T. Odum in developing methods to study ecosystems, his contributions to the field of radiation ecology, his emergence as an internationally distinguished educator of ecosystem ecology, and his environmental activism. Craige also describes Odum's role in the creation of the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, the Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, and the Institute of Ecology at the University of Georgia, where he became identified with the statement "The ecosystem is greater than the sum of its parts." Odum's textbook Fundamentals of Ecology is a classic, published innumerous editions and translations worldwide. Odum achieved membershipin the National Academy of Sciences, shared with his brother theprestigious Crafoord Prize for Ecology, accepted six honorarydoctorates, and received numerous awards for environmental activities. |
65. Deserts: Thirsty Wonderlands (Amazing Science: Ecosystems) by Salas, Laura Purdie | |
Paperback: 24
Pages
(2002-07)
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Library Essential |
66. Grasslands: Fields of Green and Gold (Amazing Science: Ecosystems) by Salas, Laura Purdie | |
Paperback: 24
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(2002-07)
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Library Essential |
67. Complexity and Ecosystem Management: The Theory and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems (In Association With the International Society for Ecological Economics) by Marco A. Janssen | |
Hardcover: 360
Pages
(2003-02)
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Editorial Review Product Description The multi-agent approach to ecosystem management is a relatively new and rapidly developing field which takes a formal computational approach towards the interaction of humans with their environment. The authors highlight some of the promising new methodologies which are emerging in the field from disciplines such as computer science and computational social science. They move on to address a number of important topics including diffusion processes, common-pool resources, land use change and the participatory use of models, in an attempt to solve contemporary management issues. They clearly demonstrate the potential utility of multi-agent systems in the context of theoretical problems and practical case studies. This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the theory and application of multi-agent systems for ecosystem management. It will prove indispensable for ecological economists, natural resource and social scientists, and policymakers. It will also appeal to students and scholars who are interested in modeling the human dimensions of global environmental change. Customer Reviews (1)
A scholarly, college-level collection of learned articles |
68. Climate Change Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems | |
Hardcover: 328
Pages
(2010-10-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description The book is also concerned with how aspects of hydrophysical, hydrochemical and ecological change can be used as early indicators of climate change in aquatic ecosystems and it addresses the implications of future climate change for freshwater ecosystem management at the catchment scale. This is an ideal book for the scientific research community, but is also accessible to Masters and senior undergraduate students. |
69. Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Our Human Planet: Summary for Decision Makers (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Series) by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2005-12-14)
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Editorial Review Product Description Our Human Planet summarizes the findings of the four working groups and serves as a reference guide to the four main volumes in the MA series. It presents the key findings of each of the working groups, and meets the needs of policy makers and other professionals. The summary also provides an overview of the framework used by the assessment, and will serve as a guide for assessment, planning, and management for the future. Customer Reviews (1)
A guide to make sustainable decisions |
70. In a Perfect Ocean: The State of Fisheries and Ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean by Daniel Pauly, Jay Maclean | |
Paperback: 208
Pages
(2003-03-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Recent decades have been marked by the decline or collapse of one fishery after another around the world, from swordfish in the North Atlantic to orange roughy in the South Pacific. While the effects of a collapse on local economies and fishing-dependent communities have generated much discussion, little attention has been paid to its impacts on the overall health of the ocean's ecosystems. In a Perfect Ocean: The State of Fisheries and Ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean presents the first empirical assessment of the status of ecosystems in the North Atlantic ocean. Drawing on a wide range of studies including original research conducted for this volume, the authors analyze 14 large marine ecosystems to provide an indisputable picture of an ocean whose ecology has been dramatically altered, resulting in a phenomenon described by the authors as "fishing down the food web." The book: This is the first in a series of assessments by the world's leading marine scientists, entitled "In a Perfect Ocean." The State of Fisheries and Ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean is a landmark study, the first of its kind to make a comprehensive, ecosystem-based assessment of the North Atlantic Ocean, and will be essential reading for policymakers at the state, national, and international level concerned with fisheries management, as well for scientists, researchers, and activists concerned with marine issues or fishing and the fisheries industry. Customer Reviews (1)
Comprehensive Report on the Sad Condition of the No. Atlantic Fisheries |
71. Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Volume 2 Scenarios: Findings of the Scenarios Working Group (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Series) by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment | |
Paperback: 596
Pages
(2005-12-14)
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Editorial Review Product Description Scenarios are an invaluable tool for analyzing complex systems and understanding possible outcomes. This second volume of the MA series explores the implications of four different approaches for managing ecosystem services in the face of growing human demand for them: The Global Orchestration approach, in which we emphasize equity, economic growth, and public goods, reacting to ecosystem problems when they reach critical stages. Order from Strength, which emphasizes security and economic growth. Adapting Mosaic, which emphasizes proactive management of ecosystems, local adaptation, and flexible governance. TechnoGarden, a globalized approach with an emphasis on green technology and a proactive approach to managing ecosystems. The Scenarios volume will help decision-makers and managers identify development paths that better maintain the resilience of ecosystems, and can reduce the risk of damage to human well-being and the environment. |
72. Wetlands (True Books-Ecosystems) by Darlene R. Stille | |
Paperback: 48
Pages
(2000-03)
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73. A Field Guide to Butterflies of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem by Diane M Debinski | |
Paperback: 160
Pages
(2002-10-25)
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74. From Populations to Ecosystems: Theoretical Foundations for a New Ecological Synthesis (MPB-46) (Monographs in Population Biology) by Michel Loreau | |
Paperback: 328
Pages
(2010-07-21)
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75. ecosystem Journal Blank: Medium Grape Flexicover (ecosystem Series) | |
Hardcover: 192
Pages
(2010-07-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description Made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper, the ecosystem flexi bound journal is a great place to record your ideas, inspirations, plans, and dreams. The books are made of beautiful, smooth, bright-white, eco-friendly paper and include special touches like a back pocket, perforated pages, organic cotton bookmark, and an elastic closure. Plus, an ecosystem journal is 100% made in the USA. In the back of each book, there is an ID number that allows you to track, via ecosystemlife.com, where the components of your book were made and how to recycle them if you so choose. |
76. Tropical Forest Ecosystems in Africa and South America: A Comparative Review by Betty Meggers | |
Paperback: 350
Pages
(1973-03)
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77. Evolution of Hydrothermal Ecosystems on Earth (and Mars) (Novartis Foundation Symposia) by CIBA Foundation Symposium | |
Hardcover: 346
Pages
(1996-12)
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Excellent overview. Review-type papers on relevant topics are written by leading scientists in the field, including: hydrothermal systems as sites for emerging life (E.L. Shock), water on Mars (M. Carr), and evidence for hydrothermal systems on Mars (J. Farmer). The papers were presented as part of a conference, and the book also includes transcripts of discussions between the authors/attendees.There are short question-and-answer sections following each paper, as well as several longer discussion sessions on specific topics. I found that to be a unique approach, and very interesting. I have used this book as a reference many times -- but then, I do research on this subject! ... Read more |
78. Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems by Paul A. Selden, John R. Nudds | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2005-03-01)
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Very Interesting and enjoyable! |
79. Forest Ecosystems, Third Edition: Analysis at Multiple Scales by Richard H. Waring <b>B.S.</b> 1957ForestryUniversity of MinnesotaSt. PaulMN <br><b>M.S.</b> 1959Forestry (Botany)University of Minnesota<br><b>Ph.D.</b> 1963Botany (Soils)University of CaliforniaBerkeley, Steven W. Running | |
Paperback: 440
Pages
(2007-07-24)
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80. Aquatic Ecosystems: Interactivity of Dissolved Organic Matter (Aquatic Ecology) | |
Hardcover: 512
Pages
(2002-11-08)
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