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screening of salt tolerant and drought resistant plants
This research aimed to screening of salt and drought resistant plant in saudi arabia to evaluate the effect of water of differant salinities and drought (irrigation intervals)on plant growth and performance in a sandy soil ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - Agronomy    2. Agriculture - General    3. Crops    4. Environmental Engineering & Technology    5. Fertilizers    6. Field Crop Management    7. Nutrition    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Soil Fertilization    10. Soil fertility    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Agricultural science    14. Fertilizers & manures    15. Soil science, sedimentology    16. Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry   

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Comprehensive
This is a book for those who want to modify and develop "standard solutions" or do not trust them. It requires some effort to use, but the reward is the access to a solid and comprehensive scientific basis for the design of ventilation systems for contaminant control. Useless
This is a totally useless book for practical use. It is only good for university research or if you are in the university. It does not help in solving practical day to day ventilation problems. The Industrial Ventilation Manual is 100 times better for practical use. I returned the book within one day of receiving it. Don't bother spending your money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Industrial    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Heating And Ventilation Engineering    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Heating, lighting, ventilation    9. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical   

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Professional Library "must have"
This book is a great one-stop reference for engineers and designers involved in water distribution or piping networks.The topics are covered in sufficient detail, and if more information is needed, the relevant source is usually listed (e.g. AWWA publication # xxx) so the in-depth source can be found quickly.

Water Distribution Systems Analysis Made Easy!
Larry W. Mays has yet again done a magnificent job in compiling what seemsto be the first handbook in the market that identifies the works done bypractitioners and researchers in the field to enhance the applicability oftheory to real life systems.The handbook compiles outstanding chapterswritten by authors in the forefront of the industry and academicinstitutions.From simple hydraulic analysis of a distribution network tothe treatment of more theoretically involved and unquestionably importantaspects of rehabilitation/reliability of the exixting systems, the handbookexcels in drawing the readers' attention. The contributions byresearchers, graduate students and industry affiliates makes this ahandbook to keep! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Distribution    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Engineering - Hydraulic    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Hydraulic Engineering (General)    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Water    10. Water Supply And Treatment    11. Water-supply engineering    12. Technology / Engineering / Civil    13. Water supply & treatment   

Subjects:  1. Environmental Engineering & Technology    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Housing and health    4. Indoor Air Quality    5. Indoor air pollution    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Heating, lighting, ventilation    10. Pollution control    11. Technology / Environmental   

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Brownfields Redevelopment -- Programs & Strategies . . .
Brownfields Redevelopment -- Programs and Strategies for Fehabilitating Contaminated Real Estate takes a survey look at the varied programs available to developers, municipalities, non-profits and environmentalprofessionals.The book is not geared towards professionals or othersfamiliar with the basics of Brownfields Redevelopment.Futher, the bookaddresses numerous state programs (all which vary from one extreme to theother) and touches on several topics related to funding sources (public andprivate grants/loans).Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Economic Conditions    5. Environmental Science    6. Environmental aspects    7. Government & Business    8. Government policy    9. Hazardous Waste Disposal And Treatment    10. Hazardous waste site remediati    11. Hazardous waste site remediation    12. Housing (Economic Aspects)    13. Industrial real estate    14. Planning    15. Real Estate - General    16. States    17. United States    18. Management of land & natural resources    19. Non-Classifiable   

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Fantastic Reference Book
This book's finest and most invaluable quality is that not only does it explain the many hazards modern living has bestowed but it also gives you a way out.At the end of every chapter are website addresses, names and contact information for companies that fill the need for whatever it is you're used to living with (household cleaners, make-up, baby products, energy) but minus the unwanted chemicals or environmental side effects.It provides a solution, not just the problem.

Amazing
This book is amazing. My professor suggested this book and it has changed my life. I only shop organic. I have learned that when you shop at farmer's markets you save a ton of money. I go to Trader Joe's for everything else. I am currently making my home more eco-friendly. This book even changed the way I allocate my money for my retirement. This book is awesome!!!

Disappointing
I was expecting a lot more out of this book.It scratched the surface of a huge topic without enough content. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Citizen participation    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. Environmental Protection    4. Environmental Studies    5. Environmentalism    6. Life Sciences - Ecology    7. Organic living    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection   

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Very Helpfull
If you're interested in design for water and waste water treatment I recommend this text for you ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Hydrology    6. Mathematics    7. Purification    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Waste Disposal And Treatment    12. Water    13. Water Supply And Treatment    14. Water-supply    15. Mathematics for scientists & engineers    16. Reference works    17. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical    18. Water supply & treatment   

Editorial Review

Paper or plastic? Cloth or disposable? Regular or organic? Every day, environmentally conscious consumers are faced with the overwhelming catch-22 of a capitalist society--reconciling the harm we do by consuming, while still providing ourselves and our families with the goods and services we need. It's enough to make a city dweller crazy. Fret no more! The Union of Concerned Scientists has put together a well-researched and eminently practical guide to the decisions that matter. The authors hope that the book will help you set priorities, stop worrying about insignificant things, and understand the real environmental impacts of household decisions. For instance, you may be surprised to learn that buying and eating meat and poultry is much more harmful to the environment than the packaging the meat is wrapped in, even if it's Styrofoam. This guide takes on both sides of the consumer-impact argument, goring sacred cows of the environmentalist movement (like the strident emphasis on recycling) and the industrialist perspective (like the relentless message to buy more, more, more). If you're confused and overwhelmed by all the environmental decision-making in the modern world, you'll find new inspiration in this book. Read more

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Pratical Advice
This book offers a lot of scientific input of our environmental problems, but I think it also gives people a choice to whether they want to make it. I would say that this is a helpful book in gearing people to make smarter choices, but at the same time almost tells people that somethings are not a big deal. Which can be debated.Read it and enjoy.

Strange omission
This was an interesting enough book, if slightly repetitive. The best part about it was telling people not to sweat the small stuff like deciding between paper and plastic bags. But what I found particularly odd was that there was absolutely no mention of cigarettes anywhere. It's strange because tobacco is a crop like fruits and vegetables and therefore effects land use, water pollution, and stuff like that. It's clearly a personal health risk (cancer), and it may contribute to air pollution since there's tar and other toxic chemicals that are released into the air when they're smoked. I can't believe it's more important to eat organic foods than to stop smoking. Why such a glaring omission??

great and practical advice
i agree with all the other reviewers.
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Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Consumer Behavior    3. Consumer Behavior - Consumer Guides    4. Consumer goods    5. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    6. Environmental Engineering (General)    7. Environmental Science    8. Environmental aspects    9. Green products    10. Nature    11. Nature/Ecology    12. United States    13. Consumer guides & advice    14. Environmentalist thought & ideology    15. Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Concrete Structures    3. Concrete construction    4. Construction - General    5. Design and construction    6. Engineering - Civil    7. Engineering - Hydraulic    8. Hydraulic Structures Design    9. Offshore structures    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Building construction & materials    13. Offshore engineering    14. Structural engineering   

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Great Book!!!
I used this book for a site design class for architects. I found it very informative and well written. It's worth the money!

Why was this book written?
If there was a "no star" rating, I would use it for this book.I tried using it for a school research paper, and all I got from it was frustration.It is horribly written: a majority of the topics are are not dealt with in depth (very vague) and the index is miss-keyed.For a 4th edition it also might be time to use current photos that are color, and not from the 1960's.My advise is to spend your money on Kevin Lynch's books instad of this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building Sites    3. Environmental Engineering (Specific Aspects)    4. Landscape    5. Methods & Materials    6. Planning    7. Architecture / Methods & Materials    8. Garden design & planning    9. Landscape art & architecture   

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Rethinking is the right word
Being an environmentalist isn't just about enjoying the outdoors or recycling.This is an in depth study of the complex interactions between humans and our world and an examination of our historical and cultural relationship with our environment.In particular, I found the discussion of our meaning for the word and our concept of nature to be particularly enlightening.There is simply no place in the world that isn't touched by human impact and noone on the planet who isn't touched by our environment and what we do to it. A MUST for anyone serious about the study of environmental study.

the result of a year-long project in critical thinking
Cronan has done it again!This volume of essays critically examines the concept of wilderness, nature, and humanity's role in the modern world.Though the individual essays are somewhat uneven, the main theme of thebook is clearly communicated, especially in Cronan's introductory piece. That is, that the concept of wilderness needs careful rethinking,particularly with our world nearing 10 billion persons. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Science    2. Environmental movement    3. Environmental policy    4. Environmentalism    5. General    6. History - General History    7. History: World    8. United States    9. Conservation of the environment    10. History of ideas, intellectual history    11. Human ecology    12. Pollution & threats to the environment   

Editorial Review

Is there really a population crisis looming due to reduced human sperm counts?Is there anything we can do about it?This work by two leading environmental scientists and an award-winning journalist picks up where Rachel Carson's Read more

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This book will make you think
This book is an incredible read. I highly recommend it for anyone who is concerned about the environment and their own health. This book contains a lot of research, which contributes to its credibility, however it is far from your typical scientific book. It's a fascinating read for anyone, whether they have a background in biology or environmental science or not. I actually read it as part of an extra credit assignment for one of my college classes. My original intention was to skim the book and write a summary. I became so wrapped up in the book that I literally read it cover to cover - including the forward and the afterward. I later purchased my own copy. This book is both challenging and fascinating. Read it!

eye opening reality
A great, easy to read arguement that we are creating our own demise to profit in the short term. Theo has had a daunting task and put together the pieces of scientific evidence into a timely work of art that questions the side effects of our daily practices.I'd love a sequeal for personal and corporate change that would, of course, only slow the possible outcomes of our daily lives and of thosewonderous creatures which have no choice inhabiting and inheriting the tainted sphere with us.

An alert for us to heed now and to prevent further damage ..
This book is a must read for all who are concerned about improving their own quality of life and that of our future generations, as well as preserving life in every facet.It is our responsibility to pass on thisinformation in whatever capacity we are equipped to do so. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemical Pollution    2. Environmental Engineering & Technology    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. Environmental health    6. Reproduction    7. Reproductive toxicology    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Sterility And Fertility    10. Technology    11. Toxicology   

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A deep grasp of algebraic coding theory
The book is well organized and mathematically rigorous. It depicts a full picture of conventional algebraic coding theory in a systematic fashion. As a specialist in coding theory, I give my highest rank.

Channel Coding gone wild
I used this textbook for an introduction to Channel Coding class I took (graduate level). I think that the material is difficult, but this book is remarkably clear, considering that. I had no experience with Galois Fields or any of that kind of math before starting with this book, but I was able to grasp it. I think the main thing missing in this book are good summaries for each chapter, giving highlights of the important stuff. Sometimes it's hard to get an overall picture of the material, I got bogged down in math sometimes. Visually, the book is beautiful, good fonts, charts, etc...

Students beware!
I am taking an error correcting code class as a graduate EE student where this text is assigned. The book is a reference manual for people who already know the material. It is not for those who are new to algebraic codes or galois field arithmetic.
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Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Computer Engineering    3. Data Transmission Systems    4. Data Transmission Systems - General    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Mathematical Models    7. Mathematics    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Signal processing    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Telecommunications    13. Communications engineering / telecommunications    14. Technology / Environmental   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Industrial Design - General    3. Mining    4. Petroleum    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Gas technology    9. Technology / Petroleum   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Business    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. Organizational Behavior    7. Organizational Behavior In Business    8. Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior    9. Nuclear issues   

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Porous Pavement
This is the first and only definitive, complete treatment of the subject I have been able to find, written in understandable, useful terms. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asphalt    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. General    5. Pavements, Asphalt    6. Pavements, Porous    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Highway & traffic engineering    11. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Cute Book!
I'm in the process of building a home and thought this book would give me some good tips to clean up after each trade (plumbers, electricians, etc.) finished their job.It did!A good reference book, not just for "professional" cleaners, but for everyday use.

Construction Cleanup : A Guide to an Exciting & Profitable C
I was considering starting a cleaning business and did a lot of research, this book kept coming up as a "needed" book, that I should purchase.I did purchase the book and have learned so many valuablelessons from it.It is well worth the money and I would recommend it toanyone who is going into the "construction cleaning" business. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building cleaning industry    2. Buildings    3. Career/Job    4. Cleaning    5. Environmental Engineering & Technology    6. Management    7. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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Unique book
As with the first edition, this update by Messenger and Ventre is very well suited for a one-semester upper division course in EE or Engineering Technology, or for self study if one knows basic electric (mainly DC) circuit theory.As the title suggests, it's an applications-oriented book, with semiconductor physics (appropriately) relegated to the last two chapters.There are very few derivatives or integrals in the text, and basic algebra is sufficient for the end-of-chapter exercises.Reading 20 pages per day and answering a dozen or so questions from the exercises will get the self-study student through the text in less than a month.PSE is also one of the few books recommended by the NABCEP for the Solar PV Installer Certification Exam.There are a number of excellent PV physics books available today, but this is the only complete and up-to-date systems engineering text I know of.

Photovaltaic by Dr. Messanger from FAU
This book has a lot of good information on setting up a photovaltaicsystems, I was forced to use it in his Photovaltaic course at FAU in FL.The book has lots of examples on different systems. The problems in thebook are a bit to difficult and the answer could not be found in his book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building-integrated photovolta    2. Building-integrated photovoltaic systems    3. Dwellings    4. Electricity    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Engineering - General    7. Photovoltaic power systems    8. Power Resources    9. Power supply    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology    14. Technology / Engineering / Electrical   

Subjects:  1. Administration Of Recreation Services    2. Congresses    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Golf - General    5. Golf courses    6. Irrigation    7. Nature/Ecology    8. Sewage Disposal And Treatment    9. Sewage irrigation    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Sewage treatment & disposal    12. Sport & leisure industries    13. Technology / Environmental    14. Waste management   

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Earth Sciences - Hydrology    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Hydrogeology    5. Hydrology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Geology & the lithosphere    9. Hydrology (freshwater)    10. Science / Environmental Science