The ecology of world vegetation is described in numer all of the drafting and photographic work. They have ous books and journals, but these are usually very spe spent many hours on this project and their care and skill cialized in their scope and treatment. This book provides is reflected in the consistently high quality of the illus a synthesis of this literature. A brief introductory chap trations throughout the book. Many friends and col ter outlines general ecological concepts and subsequent leagues have provided photographs. It has not been chapters examine the form and function of the major possible to include all of them, but the 'global' perspect biomes of the world. A similar organization has been ive of the book has been greatly enhanced in this way. used for each biome type. These chapters begin with a I wish to thank them all for the time and trouble they description of environmental conditions and a brief have taken to supply this material. I must also thank account of floristic diversity in a regional context. The Mary Dykes and the staff of the interlibrary loans de remaining pages describe characteristic adaptations and partment of the Library, University of Saskatchewan, ecosystem processes. for their unfailing ability to get even the most obscure Although there is a rapidly growing literature on eco references.

Ecology of World Vegetation (Series; 16)

Science & Math

Archibold, O.W.

Biological Sciences

Springer

This striking book provides a handy summary of the ecology of the world's vegetation. The introductory chapters provide a basic back-drop to the subject. The subsequent chapters examine sequentially the form and function of each major biome throughout the world.

Ecology of World Vegetation

Based upon the bestselling Third Edition, this new edition of Physical Geography introduces O.W. Archibold (University of Saskatchewan) as co-author, and features fully integrated Canadian content. The fourth edition of this highly regarded systems based text has been developed with the collaboration of instructors from across Canada in order to publish a text that better reflects the pedagogical needs of Canadian instructor and student alike. This text has been widely praised for its comprehensiveness of material, excellent writing style and pedagogy that helps the reader better understand the concepts of physical geography. The fourth edition builds upon this reputation to provide a text that is responsive to how physical geography is taught in Canada. Canadian examples are integrated throughout the text to help students learn from local examples to gain an understanding of global systems. This edition also features an expanded instructor resource package that will provide greater flexibility in course delivery and enhance the learning experience.

Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment

Politics & Social Sciences

Strahler, Alan H.

Social Sciences

wiley

Offering a fully integrated, systems-based approach to physical geography, the new Third Edition of Alan and Arthur Strahler's highly successful text incorporates relevant and recent developments in the field. The text's accurate and comprehensive coverage provides both the breadth and depth necessary to appreciate how humans are changing, and are changed by, the Earth. This edition has a new emphasis on global change, remote sensing, and tools in geography as "Interchapter Features" located after selected chapters. 
* This text has been praised for its accuracy in conveying key physical geography concepts to the undergraduate students helping them to understand key concepts, which are crucial to further study in the discipline 
* This title includes the most up-to-date information available. With the growth of remote sensing, GIS, and other geographic techniques, currency in textbooks has become increasingly important 
* Outstanding art The title includes a photographic and illustration programme that is second to none. These visuals are extremely important for helping students comprehend the key scientific concepts in physical geography 
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Earth Sciences

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Ecology of World Vegetation (Series; 16)

Ecology of World Vegetation

Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment

Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment