Siegmar W. Breckle & Heinrich Walter 
Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere [PDF ebook] 
1 Ecological Principles in Global Perspective

This new edition builds on the success of the first by reviewing the increased understanding of the mechanisms of gene action in humans, focusing particularly on those derived from the study of genet …

Nanotechnology is a vibrant research area and a growing industry. The properties of nanoparticles and nanofluids are different from those of macroparticles and macrofluids because the physical and ch …

The extreme microbiomes are those microorganisms thriving under extreme conditions where no other living being will have any chance to survive. The extreme habitats are those presenting high temperat …

Most of the cranial sense organs of vertebrates arise from embryonic structures known as cranial placodes. Such placodes also give rise to sensory neurons that transmit information to the brain as we …

Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. The worlds poorest are the worst affected, and many treat themselves with …

"The Flower-Patch Among the Hills" by Flora Klickmann is a charming portrayal of rural life, centered around the beauty and tranquility of nature’s floral bounty. Set amidst the picturesque …

In this collection, first published in 1951, the central theme is that everything has a history, and that we cannot fully understand anything without some knowledge of its history. Professor Haldane …

An authoritative pocket guide to the birds of the Himalayas. The Himalayas, the world”s highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher”s paradise. Many of its species are high altitude specialists, incl …

Sporting a mix of blue, yellow, white, green and black, the unmistakable Blue Tit reflects the colours of a planet affected by a burgeoning human population. Fortunately, Blue Tits are adapting well …