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Presents an overview of the profession of forestry. Unlike other introductory forestry texts, which focus largely on forest ecology rather than practical forestry concepts, this book encompasses economic, ecological, and social aspects providing a balanced text.

Presenting the results of investigations of particular aspects of ion dynamics, this book also discusses solvation in ion-molecule reactions. It also provides information on reaction thermodynamics which determines reaction spontaneity and availability of reaction channels. It also presents studies on the ionization process and its nature.

Combines in one concise volume diverse work on molecular physics. The book is designed to serve the needs of graduates and undergraduates in physics, biochemistry and chemistry.

Alfred Thayer Mahan has been called nineteenth-century evangelist of sea power. Chinese analysts invoke Mahan's writings, exhorting their nation to build a powerful navy. This book aims to test the interplay between Western military thought and Chinese strategic traditions. It examines how Mahanian thought shaped China's encounters on high seas.

Examining the accuracy of predictions and perceptions about a possible military threat from the Southern Mediterranean world, this book assesses the impact of such a threat on NATO's political and military posture and the Alliance's key options for dealing with the problem.

Environmental Water Requirements in Mountainous Areas presents comprehensive and scientifically sound approaches and methodologies for estimating the environmental water requirements and tradeoffs for water allocation by analyzing anthropogenic and natural water needs. The book covers environmental water management issues in mountainous areas, specifically focusing on the Mediterranean region which exhibits significant contrasts in its demographic and hydrologic features. The authors include paradigms and information that will be useful for water resources managers, decision makers, scientists working in the fields of ecology and water resources management, engineers that design hydraulic works, and environmental policymakers. Offers a complete background screening on theoretical and practical guidelines on estimating environmental water requirements in mountainous areas Promotes and guides interdisciplinary work with information on policies and best practices in the field of ecological flows and water resources management Provides examples and case studies on the successful implementation efforts of ecological flows to analyze lessons learned and overcome practical issues and solutions