This book delves into the concept of smart cities, namely how modern technologies and excellent governance may transform urban landscapes...More info...
The mapping of the Netherlands East Indies was, first and foremost, meant to serve as an instrument for the government to keep its inhabitants under control and tap its resources. Only after 1900, in studies to alleviate poverty, did the colonial su...More info...
This book discusses the application of seismic design methods for lifeline earthquake engineering to buried pipelines so that readers can analyse their behaviour and structural and functional characteristics, verify the results, and apply appropri...More info...
Mining provides country with the necessary natural resources, on the basis of which industry creates means of labor and consumer products, and also provides population with work, builds various infrastructure facilities, and also improves standard o...More info...
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of agro-textiles through the lens of sustainability, offering insights into their environmental, ecological, and economic impacts. Designed to bridge the gap between innovative textile technologies and...More info...
Recent trends in tourism have seen a decline in the traditional mass-consumption model, accompanied by a rise in a more segmented tourism to which local communities must adapt. The tourist is increasingly interested in the region as a source of mate...More info...
(Pub. Date: 10-Jun-2026, Hardback, Publisher: University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226849409)
A sweeping study that reveals how conservation science does more than simply protect by inadvertently making nature valuable in new ways. Climate change and other environmental transformations are causing species to go extinct at accelerating rates....More info...
(Pub. Date: 10-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Publisher: University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226849423)
A sweeping study that reveals how conservation science does more than simply protect by inadvertently making nature valuable in new ways. Climate change and other environmental transformations are causing species to go extinct at acc...More info...
The monograph Natural Regeneration Dynamics of Forests after Fires in the Kostanay Region is devoted to the study of natural forest recovery processes following catastrophic wildfires. In the context of global climate change and the increasing fre...More info...
This pioneering book establishes the theoretical framework of Terrapoetic Urbanism, integrating human geography, urban planning, and landscape architecture to decode the co-evolutionary mechanisms of traditional Chinese mountain-water-city systems...More info...
This book brings together a rich and multidisciplinary collection of studies addressing the evolving intersections between mobility infrastructures, landscape transformation, and the adaptive reuse of architecture in the context of climate change, s...More info...
The conference proceeding aims to provide a global platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to engage in discussions and share insights on sustainability education, the role of youth in driving change, and the power of innovation in bu...More info...
Can Kenya be like Singapore, whose geography positions her as the gateway to Asian markets? Must Ghana strive to imitate Japan while tolerating the silent killer of chronic air pollution that causes 16,000-30,000 premature deaths every year? Do Afri...More info...
This open access book provides the motivation to the work, realizing that water availability and its quality have become limiting factors for economic growth of various nations and leading to inefficient use of water and loss of welfare. Increased i...More info...
This bookoffers a clear and comprehensive overview of pollinators and their vital role in ecosystems. It explores how pollinators, such as bees and other insects, interact with plants and help maintain biodiversity, food production, and ecological b...More info...
Winner of AAL Book Award 2020 | Shortlisted for the BAAL Book Prize 2018The Routledge Handbook of Migration and Language is the first comprehensive survey of the intersection between language and human mobility in today’s glob...More info...
Series: Stanford Studies on Central and Eastern Europe
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Publisher: Stanford University Press, ISBN-13: 9781503646001)
This book explores the social costs of urban change and the limits of modernity through a comparative study of two Balkan cities, Belgrade and Sofia. Between 1820 and 1920, both cities grew from small Ottoman towns into large national capitals, as t...More info...
This book explores the social costs of urban change and the limits of modernity through a comparative study of two Balkan cities, Belgrade and Sofia. Between 1820 and 1920, both cities grew from small Ottoman towns into large national capitals, as t...More info...
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Publisher: University of Toronto Press, ISBN-13: 9781487548087)
This book challenges the city-centered view of Europe by highlighting the importance of suburbs and peripheries, where millions live. It argues that Europe has long been shaped by suburbanization, which, since World War II, is closely linked to in...More info...
A new model of comprehensive planning as a living process rather than a static document How does your community map out a long-term vision for the built environment? Most US cities and counties have long used the comprehensive plan for th...More info...
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE IMAGE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?Hito Steyerl is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. Her work, both as an artist and a writer, has consistently challenged the politica...More info...
Cities across the world are facing a convergence of environmental risks, from flooding and extreme heat events to air pollution and water scarcity. These threats are increasingly uneven in their impacts and deeply shaped by local geography. This b...More info...
This volume reframes the narratives on just transition and explores the ways in which impact assessment modes can be deployed for just transition ends. Traditionally, just transition focuses on local jobs and workers and its applicat...More info...
This book addresses key challenges and advancements in an increasingly automated transport sector, focusing on aeronautical information management and the evolving role of air traffic controllers in ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable aviation. I...More info...
This volume analyses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of future human habitation on the Moon.The idea of a ‘Moon Village’, once promoted by the European Space Agency (ESA), serves as a shorthand for this ambition, and for the w...More info...
This book examines the key development challenges facing the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Caribbean and the Pacific, focusing on livelihoods and state security and stability in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....More info...
Developed through the Zofnass Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Climate and Biodiversity in Infrastructure proposes a high-level conceptual framework to holistically capture how integrated climate and biodiversity action is...More info...
This book presents sustainable design guidelines and case studies to help students and professionals concerned with building facade engineering, building physics, and architecture to develop high-performance facades for tall buildings. The book exam...More info...
Focuses on the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Basin. Covers anthropogenic activities of the region, which include deforestation, fragmentation of habitats, pollution, high population density, climate change, and poaching of wildlife, pose serio...More info...
New York TimesIs a River Alive Macfarlane takes readers on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of Indi...More info...
This book addresses key challenges and advancements in an increasingly automated transport sector, focusing on aeronautical information management and the evolving role of air traffic controllers in ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable aviation. I...More info...
This volume analyses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of future human habitation on the Moon.The idea of a ‘Moon Village’, once promoted by the European Space Agency (ESA), serves as a shorthand for this ambition, and for the w...More info...
This book examines the key development challenges facing the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Caribbean and the Pacific, focusing on livelihoods and state security and stability in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....More info...
Developed through the Zofnass Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Climate and Biodiversity in Infrastructure proposes a high-level conceptual framework to holistically capture how integrated climate and biodiversity action is...More info...
This book presents sustainable design guidelines and case studies to help students and professionals concerned with building facade engineering, building physics, and architecture to develop high-performance facades for tall buildings. The book exam...More info...
Focuses on the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Basin. Covers anthropogenic activities of the region, which include deforestation, fragmentation of habitats, pollution, high population density, climate change, and poaching of wildlife, pose serio...More info...
Presents new research on sustainable postharvest handling and management techniques for fresh produce with quality, safety, and self-life extension. Topics include irradiation, ozone, cold plasma, electrolyzed water, edible coatings for shelf-life e...More info...
By analyzing case studies from many countries and climate disasters and reviewing literature, the book identifies best practices and solutions to address mental health challenges in the context of climate change while also promoting the development...More info...
This book addresses one of the most pressing issues in contemporary food science: the valorization of food waste to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger (SDG 2), as well as of Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12). From...More info...
This book pays special attention to municipal variations within the same prefecture, presenting a completely unique approach from what other researchers have pursued. Taking the Goki-Shichido (Five Home Provinces and Seven Circuits of Ancient Japan)...More info...
This book discusses the experience with LEENs for EMSs in the industrial and service sectors in Latin America, with a focus on Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, and Nicaragua. Industrial and service energy e...More info...
This book examines the intersection of intellectual property rights and environmental protection through interdisciplinary perspectives, analysing green IP frameworks, environmental justice issues, and sustainable technology applications across sect...More info...
This volume reframes the narratives on just transition and explores the ways in which impact assessment modes can be deployed for just transition ends. Traditionally, just transition focuses on local jobs and workers and its applicat...More info...
Cities across the world are facing a convergence of environmental risks, from flooding and extreme heat events to air pollution and water scarcity. These threats are increasingly uneven in their impacts and deeply shaped by local geography. This b...More info...
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Calendar, Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781806941032)
This calendar curates 12 amazing photographs from the collections of The Polar Museum, documenting the expeditions of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and...More info...
Winner of AAL Book Award 2020 | Shortlisted for the BAAL Book Prize 2018The Routledge Handbook of Migration and Language is the first comprehensive survey of the intersection between language and human mobility in today’s glob...More info...
Julie Velásquez Runk, Wounaan National Congress, Wounaan Local Congress of Majé
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Publisher: University of Arizona Press, ISBN-13: 9780816556939)
Interweaving Rosewood is a collaborative, community-rooted exploration of the global rosewood trade and its entanglements with colonialism, environmental degradation, and Indigenous resistance. Co-authored with Wounaan authorities and communit...More info...
Julie Velásquez Runk, Wounaan National Congress, Wounaan Local Congress of Majé
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Publisher: University of Arizona Press, ISBN-13: 9780816546060)
Interweaving Rosewood is a collaborative, community-rooted exploration of the global rosewood trade and its entanglements with colonialism, environmental degradation, and Indigenous resistance. Co-authored with Wounaan authorities and communit...More info...
A radically inventive excavation of one man’s life and our relationship to the earth by the critically acclaimed author of The Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld Justin Hocking grew up in a part of Colorado where so many things...More info...
Series: Stanford Studies on Central and Eastern Europe
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Hardback, Publisher: Stanford University Press, ISBN-13: 9781503646001)
This book explores the social costs of urban change and the limits of modernity through a comparative study of two Balkan cities, Belgrade and Sofia. Between 1820 and 1920, both cities grew from small Ottoman towns into large national capitals, as t...More info...
This book explores the social costs of urban change and the limits of modernity through a comparative study of two Balkan cities, Belgrade and Sofia. Between 1820 and 1920, both cities grew from small Ottoman towns into large national capitals, as t...More info...
(Pub. Date: 09-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Publisher: University of Toronto Press, ISBN-13: 9781487548087)
This book challenges the city-centered view of Europe by highlighting the importance of suburbs and peripheries, where millions live. It argues that Europe has long been shaped by suburbanization, which, since World War II, is closely linked to in...More info...
A new model of comprehensive planning as a living process rather than a static document How does your community map out a long-term vision for the built environment? Most US cities and counties have long used the comprehensive plan for th...More info...
Wolf Land traces the lives of the wolves that once called Britain and Ireland home. Beginning with the Ice Age, each chapter considers a key period in the history of wolves on these islands. Describing the landscapes they traversed, their rela...More info...
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE IMAGE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?Hito Steyerl is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. Her work, both as an artist and a writer, has consistently challenged the politica...More info...
