Measuring Biological Diversity

This accessible and timely book provides a comprehensive overview of how to measure biodiversity. The book highlights new developments, including innovative approaches to measuring taxonomic distinctness and estimating species richness, and evaluates these alongside traditional methods such as species abundance distributions, and diversity and evenness statistics.

• Helps the reader quantify and interpret patterns of ecological diversity, focusing on the measurement and estimation of species richness and abundance.
• Explores the concept of ecological diversity, bringing new perspectives to a field beset by contradictory views and advice.
• Discussion spans issues such as the meaning of community in the context of ecological diversity, scales of diversity and distribution of diversity among taxa
• Highlights advances in measurement paying particular attention to new techniques such as species richness estimation, application of measures of diversity to conservation and environmental management and addressing sampling issues
• Includes worked examples of key methods in helping people to understand the techniques and use available computer packages more effectively

Measuring Biological Diversity| Anne E. Magurran |ISBN: 978-0-632-05633-0|260 pages|November 2003,Wiley-Blackwell

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Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Imagery

Jay Gao, "Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Imagery"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 2008| ISBN-0071604650 | 674 pages | PDF | 9.16 MB

      Written in easy-to-follow language with a minimum of technical jargon, Digital Analysis of Remotely Sensed Imagery provides exhaustive coverage of the entire process of analyzing remotely sensed data for the purpose of producing accurate representations in thematic map format. The book explores cutting-edge techniques and trends in image analysis, as well as the relationship between image processing and other recently emerged special technologies.
Filled with numerous references to the current literature, this essential imaging resource paints a vivid picture of the current status of innovative image analysis methods and future directions in the field. Find state-of-the-art information on storage of remotely sensed data + the image analysis system + image rectification + image enhancement + image classification...accuracy assessment + change detection + intelligent image classification + decision tree classification + integration of image analysis with GIS/GPS + and much more.Download:

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Key Topics in Landscape Ecology

Jianguo Wu, Richard J. Hobbs,"Key Topics in Landscape Ecology "

Cambridge University Press | 2007 | ISBN-9780521616447 | 297 pages | PDF | 4.61 MB

 

Landscape ecology is the science and art of studying and influencing the relationship between spatial pattern and ecological processes across different spatiotemporal scales and levels of biological organization.  This book presents a collective view of what the prevailing perspectives and key research topics are, and how they may coalesce to form an interdisciplinary scientific core.  Leading landscape ecologists provide in-depth reviews and syntheses of a series of key issues, including adequacy of landscape data, spatial pattern analysis, heterogeneity and ecosystem processes, metapopulations, scaling, landscape pattern optimization, land use change, and landscape conservation, management, planning, and design.  The book covers the fundamental theoretical and methodological issues as well as innovative applications of landscape ecology, reflecting the state-of-the-science of landscape ecology.  It should be of interest to a wide audience, including academic professionals and practitioners in ecology, environmental science, and landscape planning and design.

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Databases: A Beginner’s Guide

Andrew J. Oppel "Databases: A Beginner’s Guide"

McGraw-Hill | Mar 2009 | English | ISBN-13: 978-0-07-160846-6 | 497 Pages | PDF | 9.05 MB

Learn standard database design and management techniques applicable to any type of database. Featuring clear examples using both Microsoft Access and Oracle, Databases: A Beginner's Guide begins by showing you how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to create and access database objects. Then, you'll discover how to implement logical design using normalization, transform the logical design into a physical database, and handle data and process modeling. You'll also get details on database security, online analytical processing (OLAP), connecting databases to applications, and integrating XML and object content into databases.

Designed for Easy Learning

    * Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter

    * Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips

    * Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills

    * Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered

    * Self Tests--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge

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Andy Oppel has taught database technology for the University of California for more than 20 years. He is the author of Databases Demystified and SQL Demystified, and the co-author of SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Third Edition. 

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Birds Of The World

Birds of the World (DK Handbooks) By Alan Greensmith

Publisher: DK ADULT 1993 | 416 Pages | ISBN: 1564582965 | PDF | 59.5 MB

Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive pocket guide to birds of the world. Featuring over 800 bird species, this volume is designed to simplify the sometimes complex identification process. Whether in your neighborhood or in the wild, the DK Handbook of Birds of the World enables you to spot and recognize birds easily. Photo-Encyclopedic Approach: Each entry combines a precise description with an annotated photograph to highlight the bird's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. There are useful maps showing worldwide distribution, pictures of alternative plumage, and scale drawings of each bird. Color-coded, quick-reference bands giving at-a-glance facts complete every entry. Identification Made easy: For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the DK Handbook of Birds of the World begins by describing anatomy and behavior to help identify different types of bird. A visual identification key then shows the major bird groups and guides you to the correct entries. Finally, a concise glossary provides a useful guide to the scientific and technical terms used in the book.

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Numerical Ecology

Numerical Ecology (Developments in Environmental Modelling): P. Legendre, L. Legendre 

Elsevier Science | ISBN: 0444892494 | 1998-11-01 | PDF  | 870 pages | 4.48 Mb

The book describes and discusses the numerical methods which are successfully being used for analysing ecological data, using a clear and comprehensive approach. These methods are derived from the fields of mathematical physics, parametric and nonparametric statistics, information theory, numerical taxonomy, archaeology, psychometry, sociometry, econometry and others. Compared to the first edition of Numerical Ecology, this second edition includes three new chapters, dealing with the analysis of semiquantitative data, canonical analysis and spatial analysis. New sections have been added to almost all other chapters. There are sections listing available computer programs and packages at the end of several chapters. As in the previous English and French editions, there are numerous examples from the ecological literature, and the choice of methods is facilitated by several synoptic tables.

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This is the best book on numerical ecology available. Legendre & Legendre are already a classical on communities data analysis, and this second edition is a fundamental update. The book should be always around when you are analysing complex data sets and want a correct method and a valid interpretation.

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Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology

 

Principles and Methods in Landscape Ecology by: Almo Farina
Publisher: Springer | 31-12-1997 | ISBN: 0412730405 | 256 pages |18.6 Mb

This book presents landscape ecology as an integrative and transdisciplinary science with a definitive problem-solving orientation toward land use planning and management. Special reference is made to the conservation, restoration and sustainable development of cultural landscapes. This invaluable textbook is presented in a clear and non-technical style with practical examples and ample illustrations.

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