This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of energy sources, usage, and related environmental challenges. It explores both conventional and renewable energy and offers scientific and policy-based approaches to solving modern energy problems.
In‑depth treatment of thermodynamics and kinetics of natural waters—focused on seawater, freshwater, brines; covers ionic interactions, equilibria, oxidation/reduction reactions. Designed for advanced undergrad/graduate students and researchers.
Second edition provides comprehensive coverage of plant physiological ecology from leaf biochemistry to global ecosystem processes. Topics include carbon assimilation, water relations, energy balance, mineral nutrition, growth allocation, life-history traits, plant–organism interactions, decomposition, and ecosystem-level impacts. With full-color illustrations, boxed insights, glossary, and r…