Understanding Sustainable Development Author : Miles Glover Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164368 Sustainable development refers to the organizing principle to meet the human development goals while concurrently sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide ecosystem services and natural resources. Read More |
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Understanding Nutrition and Metabolism Author : Elsa Holt Subject : Food Science, Health and Nutrition ISBN :9781641164207 The science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances found in food and their role in the health of an organism is known as nutrition. It also deals with the maintenance, growth, Read More |
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Author : Declan Hernandez Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164610 The gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth is known as global warming. It also refers to the ongoing increase in global surface temperature which is happening primarily due to human activities. Read More |
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Understanding Earth and Planetary Science Author : Dustin Cook Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641164108 The branch of science which deals with the study of physical constitution of the Earth and its atmosphere is referred to as Earth science. It encompasses various fields of natural science that are related Read More |
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Author : Arianna Reeves Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781641164221 The variability of life on earth is known as biodiversity. It is primarily concerned with the measurement of the variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem level. Important sub-fields of biodiversity Read More |
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Author : Erin Butcher Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641164443 The farming of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, aquatic plants and algae is referred to as aquaculture. It involves the cultivation of both freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions. Read More |
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Author : Layla Warner Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641163903 The study of ecological processes which are used in agricultural production systems is referred to as agroecology. It applies the principles of ecology to the management of agroecosystems. It also focuses Read More |
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Theory and Practice of Chinese Medicine Author : Harriet Schmidt Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine ISBN :9781641162944 Chinese medicine is an ancient medical practice which includes various forms of therapies including acupuncture, massage, dietary therapy, herbal medicine and exercise. It primarily focuses on the functions Read More |
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Author : Harvey Richardson Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781641162692 The study of ecological processes that are important to agricultural production systems is called agroecology. The basic unit of study in agroecology is called an agroecosystem. It can be viewed as a subset Read More |
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The Earth's Biosphere: Evolution and Dynamics Author : Christopher Ackles Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781641162845 The biosphere, which is also known as the ecosphere, is the global sum of all ecosystems. It can also be characterized as the closed system on earth which is the zone of life, and a system which is largely Read More |