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Food, Energy, and Water Nexus: New Strategies for 21st-Century Growth

Author : Keeley Gould

Subject : Sustainable Development

ISBN :9798893660036

The food, energy, and water nexus illustrates the interconnectedness and interdependencies among these vital resources. Food production requires water and energy inputs, while energy generation often relies

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Forests: Ecology and Management

Author : Austin Campbell

Subject : Forestry

ISBN :9781639899333

Forests are vast ecosystems dominated by trees and diverse flora, covering a significant portion of the Earth's land surface. They provide habitat for countless species, regulate climate, enhance soil

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Management and Conservation of Marine Megafauna

Author : Joe Bucaro

Subject : Marine Biology

ISBN :9781639899531

Marine megafauna refers to large marine animals, typically over 100 kilograms in weight, that play crucial roles in ocean ecosystems. This diverse group includes whales, dolphins, sharks, seals, and sea

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Beneficial Microbes in Foods

Author : Laura Connery

Subject : Food Science

ISBN :9781639899319

Beneficial microbes in foods are microorganisms that provide positive health benefits upon consumption, particularly through their roles as probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics, such as live bacteria

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Gluten-Free Diet: Impact on Human Health

Author : Dave Stewart

Subject : Nutrition

ISBN :9781639899739

Gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley, and rye, necessitates avoidance in individuals with celiac disease to prevent severe digestive complications, malabsorption, and systemic inflammation. Originating

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Recent Advances in Processing Technology of Table Olives

Author : Blythe Cappello

Subject : Food Science

ISBN :9781639899326

Table olives are edible olives that have been cured to remove bitterness and enhance flavor. They are typically brine-cured, giving them a salty and tangy taste. Table olives come in various varieties

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Adaptation and Resilience to Extreme Weather

Author : Gloria Davies

Subject : Climatology

ISBN :9781639899098

Extreme weather refers to severe and unexpected conditions, such as intense storms, heatwaves or floods. These events can have significant impacts on communities, economies and the environment. Extreme

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Advances in Coastal Geology

Author : Bradley Patrick

Subject : Oceanography and Aquatic Ecology

ISBN :9781639899746

Coastal geology is the study of coastal regions, focusing on the dynamic processes and landforms that characterize these areas. It examines how the interactions between the land, ocean, and atmosphere

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Environment and Earth Observation

Author : William Powell

Subject : Remote Sensing

ISBN :9781639899951

Environment and Earth observation involves studying and monitoring the natural world using various tools and technologies. This includes satellites, drones and ground sensors that collect data on weather,

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Volunteered Geographic Information: Interpretation, Visualization and Social Context

Author : Tim Vedan

Subject : Geographic Information Systems

ISBN :9781639899364

Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) refers to geospatial data contributed voluntarily by individuals or groups, often through web-based platforms or mobile applications. This data typically includes

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