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Since the launch of Sputnik in 1957, satellites have become the silent sentinels of our planet and the cosmos. Orbiting high above, they have changed the way we live, the way we think, and most profoundly, the way we see.
In Sentinels in the Sky: How Satellites Have...
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Oxford University Press
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2026-04-10
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We spend a great deal of time living under the cover of clouds, but rarely do we look up and pay attention to them, and most of us know very little about what they are and the vital role they play in the Earth's climate and ecosystem. This is not true of Vincenzo...
Editeur :
Polity
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2026-04-10
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“Where economic theory meets the physics of electricity—everything you need to understand why power markets are unlike any other.” —Jesse Jenkins, Princeton University “Fundamentals of Power System Economics caters to a wide diversity of students; it can speak to...
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Wiley
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2026-04-10
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Did you know that increasing wind speeds are not toppling trees - but fierce competition is? Or that deforesting without a bulldozer is difficult in many climates?
Here we explore the world's trees and forests, challenging established perspectives on fundamental...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2026-04-08
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Natural hydrogen (H2) holds significant promise as a clean and renewable energy source that helps achieve a net-zero carbon future. However, the study of natural hydrogen reservoirs (NHRs) remains in its early stages, limiting their exploration and development. This...
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Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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This book focuses on the different and complementary components of scientific hypothetical thinking as a multifaceted phenomenon in order to shed light on its crucial role in scientific development. It is now a common view that hypotheses play important roles in...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book contains the Proceedings of Eco-Friendly Engineering 2025 Symposium and Industry Summit "Sustaining Tomorrow with Minimal Entropy Generation". Engineering may be defined as improving the human living standard via the appropriate application of science and...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book argues that addressing sustainability challenges requires insights from multiple disciplines, diverse perspectives, and collaboration across sectors. It explores the dynamic physical and cultural aspects of geography in the context of sustainable development,...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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As urban populations continue to grow, so too does the demand for efficient, sustainable, smart urban solutions. This book offers new approaches to challenges associated with urbanization by focusing on practical applications of geospatial technologies.
This book...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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Using a unique blend of physics and history, this book explores the dynamics of ancient weapons within a historical context. The factors that influenced the development and usefulness of ancient weapons are manifold, from the materials available at the time and the...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book showcases a wide-ranging study of the comets of 1618. That year came to be regarded as a turning point in European history, marking the start of the Thirty Years’ War, which was the most destructive conflict since ancient Roman times. Even while the...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book aims at capturing the most recent advancements and research in the field of radar meteorology. It features the select research presented at the 6th conference on India Radar Meteorology (iRad-2024), held at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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This book highlights empirical evidence of how African continent is confronting extreme climate events, focusing on understanding and mitigating climate-induced Loss and Damage. The book examines the various impacts of climate change on Africa, emphasizes both...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book provides a unified understanding of metals and their alloys from the standpoint of chemical bonding theory.This book comprises two parts, Fundamentals and Applications. In the Fundamentals part, four theoretical quantities (cohesive energy, energy fluctuation,...
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Springer
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2026-04-08
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This book reviews the physical-chemical properties of individual and mixed surfactant systems and its application in various industry sectors to produce household and personal care products. The book starts off with experimental along with theoretical approaches to...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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The first edition was published in 2015. Many new developments have taken place in the last decade, which warrants a second edition on this topic.The second edition has been updated, revised, and extended. Several new chapters have been added. This book is a valuable...
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Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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This book presents a comprehensive overview of the molecular genetic mechanisms governing plant vegetative and reproductive development, focusing on findings in the past 10-15 years. Plants development, including organogenesis, occurs throughout the life with meristems...
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Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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This book provides an in-depth exploration of the key concepts in developmental biology, offering a clear understanding of embryonic development. It explains frogs' complex developmental stages, from cleavage to tadpole stages, both externally and internally through...
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Springer
Parution :
2026-04-08
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This book provides an extensive critical review of seismic inversion methods and applications. Hydrocarbon reservoir extensions and properties cannot be accurately defined from information provided by geological data, geophysical data, and well log data. Seismic data...
Editeur :
Springer
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2026-04-08
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