"Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop: Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo, Second Edition Updated for ArcGIS 9.3", is a systematic update for the latest release of the world-leading geographic information system (GIS) software by ESRI. The second edition acquaints readers with the principles of GIS as it teaches them the fundamentals of using ...
Today's social and headline-making dilemmas, with their various shades of gray, engage readers in energetic debate. From snooping surveillance cameras to powerful media influence, these are the issues that impact our lives every day. Packed with solid facts, pro and con viewpoints, and debate questions, this series encourages readers to discuss ...
Today's social and headline-making dilemmas, with their various shades of gray, engage readers in energetic debate. From snooping surveillance cameras to powerful media influence, these are the issues that impact our lives every day. Packed with solid facts, pro and con viewpoints, and debate questions, this series encourages readers to discuss ...
Today's social and headline-making dilemmas, with their various shades of gray, engage readers in energetic debate. From snooping surveillance cameras to powerful media influence, these are the issues that impact our lives every day. Packed with solid facts, pro and con viewpoints, and debate questions, this series encourages readers to discuss ...
Global urbanization booms as the world's population continues to rise, but the earth can only support so much development. This title explores sustainable city development, highlighting the problems of inefficient cities and the advantages of eco-friendly urban centers.
Illustrated with full-color, specially commissioned photographs and informative maps, "The Countries of the World" series draws students into some of the world's most interesting and important countries with current, detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in a particular place, from economy and the environment to geography ...
Ideal for classroom discussions and reports on current events, this series takes an in-depth look at six global problems facing us today. Each book clearly explains the causes and effects of a major problem and suggests solutions. This series allows students to dig deeper into issues they hear about in the media.
Presents a global look at the effects of international trade on economies of countries, including fair trade practices and the effects of subsidies and trade laws.
Everyone in the world uses some form of transport almost every day of their lives. We move around for work, school, leisure and pleasure, and forms of transport range from walking and animals to high-speed planes and trains. However, transport is one of the greatest causes of damage to our planet. Carbon-dioxide emissions contribute to climate ...
This book explores current trends regarding waste--cell phones and laptops are littering landfills--and curbing non-biodegradable consumption in various cultures. Much focus is given to the time-honored Three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle, but progressive measures and actions are covered as well.
This volume explores how topics like transportation, nonrenewable energy sources, and urbanization are interrelated in their affects on the world's environment. Discussion of damage to ecosystems from various human activities is balanced with explanations of forward-thinking movements like agroforestry and ecotourism. Numerous websites throughout ...
Today's social and headline-making dilemmas, with their various shades of gray, engage readers in energetic debate. From snooping surveillance cameras to powerful media influence, these are the issues that impact our lives every day. Packed with solid facts, pro and con viewpoints, and debate questions, this series encourages readers to discuss ...
Push off from shore and begin a journey down some of the world's greatest rivers. This new series allows readers to explore the river from its source to its mouth, examining the geographical features, people, and industries found along its banks. Environmental threats facing the rivers, as well as the steps being taken to combat them--including ...
An exploration of Kenya. It examines the industries that are important to the economy, the physical geography, the environment and the social geography that is specific to the make-up of this vast African country. There are case studies of particular locations, industries and people, along with maps, diagrams, charts and photographs. The text is ...
Special Features: - Maps, charts and graphs - Fact boxes - Data boxes giving geographic, population, energy, economic, transportation, communications, education, health, tourism, and environmental and conservation statistics - Time line - Glossary and Index - Sources of further information
This title explores the differences between non-renewable and sustainable energy sources. It provides clear connections between energy consumption and global warming, pollution, high gas prices, taxes, and human health. Global in scope, small in scale, it offers students the tools to explore how they can be a part of the efforts toward more ...
The proportion of the world's population living in urban areas is expected to exceed 60 per cent by 2030. Urbanization creates problems such as pollution, overcrowding, congestion and large amounts of waste, which need to be addressed. In the face of such growth, there is an urgent need to consider how urbanization can be better managed to improve ...
An exploration of the United Kingdom. It examines the industries that are important to the economy, the physical geography, the environment and the social geography that is specific to the make-up of the country. There are case studies of particular locations, industries and people, along with maps, diagrams, charts and photographs. The text is ...
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