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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Medicinal herbs or medicinal plants have been used therapeutically for centuries. They have the chemicals which have pharmaceutical values and can been used to treat many ailments like skin diseases, cold, cough, body aches, fever, etc. The most common materials that are derived from medicinal plants are glycosides, terpenes, alkaloids, polyphenols, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the usage of medicinal plants. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this textbook covers the most significant topics in the field of medicinal plants. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Environment inhabits all the living beings and provides them with means to survive. Today, the biggest threat to the natural environment comes in the form of pollution. Aquatic biodiversity is threatened by water pollution. The ecosystem inside water bodies, consisting of fishes, plants and other water animals gets degraded because of the chemicals, paints, oil spills and waste caused by human beings. This book provides deep insights about aquatic biodiversity and water pollution. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in this field.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We live in the age and era of science and technology. Our life has indeed been dominated by the scientific inventions and technological innovations. This world would be an absolutely poorer place without science and technology. Our charming and worth living life itself would become absolutely bleak and boring in absence of the scientific inventions and technological advancement being witnessed by us all over the globe. As a matter of fact scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have indeed ushered in a cataclysmic revolution all over the world and in almost every field of life. Volumes may be spoken and written to highlight the universally acknowledged importance and usefulness of science and technology. But at the same time we and our environment are confronting a number of challenges for our sustenance and as such we liked to write this book very briefly so as to generate awareness among the people for the protection of our environment. The book is systematically divided into chapters in such a way that it deals with major components of Environmental Science and the chapters offer an overall insight into various aspects of environmental science. This more concise presentation focuses on key principles, scientific methods and ideas, and life-long learning skills of students. It provides a solid foundation in scientific approaches to environmental problems and solutions. We have also tried to integrate information from a wide range of disciplines from both natural and social sciences to make it suitable for the non-science background students.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a sub-part of zoology, invertebrate zoology refers to the study of animals without backbones, commonly called invertebrates. This is a vast category of animals which includes tunicates, sponges, arthropods, worms, echinoderms, molluscs, etc. There are many sub-divisions of this field namely malacology, arthropodology, helminthology, invertebrate paleontology, etc. This book presents the complex subject of invertebrate zoology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this field which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, the text covers the most significant topics in the field of invertebrate zoology.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Earth's atmosphere consists of different gases, namely nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide with water vapors. The study of air is called aerology. The various layers in Earth's atmosphere are thermosphere, stratosphere, exosphere, troposphere and mesosphere. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the study of Earth's atmosphere. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Plant science or botany refers to the holistic study of plants including plant structure, plant reproduction, evolutionary relationships, plant growth, plant taxonomy, plant diseases, plant differentiation, etc. It is a vast subject, which includes methods like optical microscopy, electron microscopy, live cell imaging, etc. to better understand the evolution and processes of plants. The book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of plant science and its utmost significance in modern times. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies have been included in it. Such selected concepts that redefine plant science have been presented in the text. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Solid waste amounts to the largest part of waste produced in the world. Therefore, its management and disposal is necessary. Solid waste management is a process through which waste present is collected, transported, treated and disposed. The two most widely used and popular ways to dispose waste are incineration and land filling. A large amount of the waste is also recycled. Some of ways of recycling the waste are pyrolysis, energy recovery, resource recovery and biological reprocessing. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of solid waste management. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Animal science refers to the study of animals, their DNA structure, organs, bodily functions, behavior and nutrition. It deals with all categories of animals like cattle, goats, horses, dogs, cats, sheep, pigs and other exotic species. The subject also includes zoology as well as specialized topics like dairy management, swine management, poultry production, small ruminant management, etc. This book presents the complex subject of animal science in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics included in it are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Immunology is the science of immune systems. Some widely studied aspects of this field include immune deficiency, functioning of the immune system, transplant rejection, etc. The nature of the components of the immune system is mainly cellular. Immunology can be divided into classical immunology, developmental immunology, cancer immunology, theoretical immunology and reproductive immunology. This textbook is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of immunology.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The study of the quality, movement, distribution, properties and characteristics of water present on Earth as well as other planets is known as hydrology. It also includes topics like environmental watershed management, water cycle and water resources management. The field has many sub-branches like ecohydrology, isotope hydrology, water quality, chemical hydrology, hydroinformatics, hydrogeology, drainage basin assessment, surface hydrology, hydrometeorology, etc. This textbook is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of hydrology. It will prove immensely beneficial to students involved in this area at various levels.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The organisms whose genetic traits are changed using the genetic engineering techniques are known as genetically modified organisms. These organisms are better known as 'transgenic organisms' because using other genetic systems from different organisms alters their genetic system. The most commonly modified organisms are viruses, microbes, bacteria, cisgenic plants, transgenic plants, genetically modified crops, etc. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to genetically modified organisms. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by it. Through this textbook, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Agricultural science is a branch of biology which studies the techniques practiced in the field of agriculture. It focuses on developing innovative methods to maximize crop yield while considering ecological as well as economical factors. Some of the commonly studied aspects of agricultural science include agronomy, soil degradation, agricultural productivity, agroecology, etc. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of agricultural science and how such concepts have practical applications. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pollution has caused irreversible damage to our environment and ecosystem. This calls for immediate action for conservational management of our environment. The sustainable use of natural resources in order to maintain and minimize the damage caused to natural habitats, ecosystem and biodiversity is known as environmental management. This book provides in-depth knowledge about this field. It talks about the different concepts applied in the area. The topics covered in it offer the readers new insights in the field of environmental management. This textbook aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bioinformatics is a field which uses the principles and techniques of mathematics, computer science, engineering, statistics, etc. to analyse and interpret biological data. It is also used to understand the complex system of proteomics. The topics studied under this area are DNA sequencing, computational evolutionary biology, pan genomics, gene expression analysis, protein localization, structural bioinformatics, biodiversity informatics, etc. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of bioinformatics which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. It studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of this field and its utmost significance in modern times. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Environment is essential for our survival and the survival of all the species present on Earth. Environmental engineering is the study and process of using the applications of engineering in preserving and protecting the human population and other species by saving the environment. It deals with preventing and minimizing the harmful effects that human activities have on the ecosystem. The topics included in this textbook offer deep insights about the methods and techniques used in this area. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of environmental engineering. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Atmospheric physics refers to the process of understanding and analyzing the atmosphere using the laws and elements of physics. It focuses on studying the atmosphere of other planets, by using techniques like radiation budget, fluid flow equations, cloud physics, spatial statistics, scattering theory, etc. It also plays a crucial role in deriving models to predict and understand varied weather patterns. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of atmospheric physics. Such selected concepts that redefine the subject have been presented in it. This textbook is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The study of viruses is known as virology. It focuses on the structure, evolution and behavior of viruses. Studying them is vital, as they cause various infectious diseases like dengue, yellow fever, smallpox, etc. The classification of viruses is done on the basis of the host that they infect, like fungal viruses, bacteriophages, animal viruses, etc. This book attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of virology. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Those sources of energy which are naturally replenished are called renewable resources. The energy derived from them is known as renewable energy. It is an environment-friendly source of energy. It refers to the energy derived from natural resources, like sun, water, wind, etc. Some of the most successful forms of renewable energy are solar power, hydropower, wind energy, etc. The varied aspects of renewable energy along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. The topics in the text are apt for the readers as they provide thorough insights about this vast field. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference guide on renewable energy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Soil mechanics studies the behavior and attributes of soil. The subject of soil mechanics helps in developing an understanding of buildings or structures that are supported by soil. The strength of the soil can be measured by the friction and aggregation found in it. It plays a crucial role in geotechnical engineering. For all those who are interested in soil mechanics, this book can prove to be an essential guide. Constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the concepts of soil mechanics as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Microbiology studies living organisms like viruses, protozoa and bacteria. The subfields of microbiology include bacteriology, parasitology, immunology, mycology, protozoology, virology and nematology. Microbes are very beneficial as they are responsible for processes such as antibiotic production and industrial fermentation. They can also be used for biodegradation of industrial and domestic waste. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.