20401EcoDesign : the sourcebook
EcoDesign: The Sourcebook showcases some of the most innovative, environmentally friendly products and prototypes from around the world. The 700-some designs include furniture, appliances, vehicles and electronics. Each entry in this encyclopedic reference features a photograph and brief description, as well as information about the various components of the product.
20402Ecolinguistics : language, ecology and the stories we live by : 2nd ed.
The book presents a theoretical framework and practical tools for analysing the key texts which shape the society we live in. The theory is illustrated through examples, including the representation of environmental refugees in the media; the construction of the selfish consumer in economics textbooks; the parallels between climate change denial and coronavirus denial; the erasure of nature in the Sustainable Development Goals; creation myths and how they orient people towards the natural world; and inspirational forms of language in nature writing, Japanese haiku and Native American writing. This edition provides an updated theoretical framework, new example analyses, and an additional chapter on narratives.
20403Ecoliterate : how educators are cultivating emotional, social, and ecological intelligence
Section 1. Stories from the field; Part 1. Standing strong on a coal mountain; Part 2. From anger to action in oil country; Part 3. Shared water: moving beyond boundaries; Part 4. Nourishing communities with food; Section 2. Professional development strategies.
20404Ecology : concepts and applications : 4th ed.
This introductory general ecology text features a strong emphasis on helping students grasp the main concepts of ecology while keeping the presentation more applied than theoretical. An evolutionary perspective forms the foundation of the entire discussion. The book begins with the natural history of the planet, considers portions of the whole in the middle chapters, and ends with another perspective of the entire planet in the concluding chapter. Its unique organization of focusing only on several key concepts in each chapter sets it apart from the competition.
20406Ecology : the experimental analysis of distribution and abundance : 4th ed.
This text continues to present ecology as a series of problems for students to analyze critically. The author emphasizes the role of experiments in testing ecological ideas, discusses many contemporary, controversial problems, and explains all mathematical concepts of ecology and reinforces concepts with research references and chapter-ending review questions.
20407Ecology and field biology
This book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems theory, practical applications, plants, animals, biogeochemical cycles, and global change. A new chapter discusses global environmental change, human impacts on the global carbon cycle, and the possible implications for the global climate system.
20408Ecology of a changing planet: 3rd ed.
Part 1. Biodiversity and the physical setting; Part 2. Population and community ecology; Part 3. Community ecology; Part 4. Ecology and society.
20409Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance
Emphasizes the role of experiments in testing ecological ideas, discusses many contemporary, controversial problems, and explains all mathematical concepts of ecology and reinforces concepts with research references and chapter ending review questions.
20410E-Commerce & information technology in hospitality & tourism
The text provides an extensive discussion of information technology, e-commerce and e-marketing as these emerging technologies apply to the hospitality and tourism industry. Concepts, terms and technical jargon are explained using non-technical terms and analogies. Students will be well prepared to tackle the challenges of ecommerce and information technology in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. Essential information on business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce models and an explanation of marketing schemes and strategies used by various sectors of the industry is provided. The concepts presented in each chapter are exceptionally well illustrated through myriad case studies and examples from actual experiences in the industry.