This book is a completely new version of the highly successful Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment which was first published in 1986. GIS are not just used for electronic map-making but today are major tools for the management of our physical & social environment. GIS are used to assist political decisions & play a part in market research in the management of utility services in automated navigation systems & in many other fields. This book presents a strong theoretical basis for GIS which is often lacking in other texts. Spatial data are usually based on two dichotomous paradigms exactly defined entities in space such as land parcels or the continuous variation of single attributes such as temperature or rainfall. Methods for modelling both kinds of phenomena & storing them in spatial databases are described in detail including the use of geostatistics for interpolating from points to continuous fields. Examples of how spatial data & an analysis of their spatial interactions are used to solve a wide range of practical problems ranging from site-location analysis through land degradation the optimizing of timber extraction from forests & the redistribution of Chernobyl radioactivity by floods are explained clearly & in detail. Much attention is paid to the problems of data quality & how statistical errors in spatial data can affect the results of spatial modelling based on the two paradigms of space. Fuzzy logic & continuous classification methods are presented as methods for linking the two spatial paradigms. The book concludes with an investigation of current developments in providing spatial data for the whole world over the Internet. As such the new volume provides a comprehensive & concise introduction to the theory & practice of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Targeted at undergraduates graduates & professionals in disciplines such as physical & human geography hydrology geology environmental science cartography epidemiology radioecology agriculture spatial planning land tenure & land evaluation the book explains why spatial data & the information systems based on them are important in the modern world. ...

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture whether you are taking an RHS course are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener. Written in a clear & accessible style this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers fruits vegetables turf & ornamental planting in the outdoors & in protected culture. It has a wide breadth of coverage from the subject's more commercial aspects through to matters of the garden & allotment with the latest information on conservation practical propagation techniques & garden design. With highlighted definitions & key points & illustrated in full colour this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study & practice of horticulture. It offers the latest developments in the field explained by leading experts. It

Includes:: updates in line with the new RHS specifications & other qualifications. It provides model questions & exercises throughout to test your knowledge.

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Principles of Interactive Multimedia" introduces all the contributory fields that are necessary for informed thoughtful design & development of multimedia systems to be delivered through CD the web or other mechanisms. It adopts an inter-disciplinary approach. The focus is to explain the basics of all the contributing disciplines to the design of systems. The book equips readers to think about multimedia issues at the same time as they are learning & applying skills. It will encourage development innovation & creative operation using the tools of multimedia. Multimedia workers operate in teams with differing skills & this book will give each member of the team an understanding of the skills of the rest of the team & hence a means of communicating with them effectively. It is closely related to the needs of practice & the real world while being leading edge in what it proposes. Written by an author with many years experience as lecturer & practitioner in multimedia applications the book focuses on the underpinning models behind multimedia. Hitherto practice has been to teach the material primarily as skill-based with comparatively little theory of any sort & no integrated theory at all. The subject is now reaching the level of maturity where such theory is being recognised as essential to the provision of adequate courses as an academic discipline. The book provides this integrated theoretical base by focussing on interaction as the key to system design & particularly by using linguistic models to underpin a communication interpretation of multimedia. This unification is unique but has been used with students over several years & is well received by those from both science & arts backgrounds. It has been positively received by other academics who have seen it." ...

This third edition of the best-selling title Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence has been completely revised & substantially enlarged. In this work Prof Kamali offers us the first detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law (usul al-fiqh). Often regarded as the most sophisticated of the traditional Islamic disciplines Islamic jurisprudence is concerned with the way in which the rituals & laws of religion are derived from the Quran & the Sunna
- the precedent of the Prophet. Written as a university textbook Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence is distinguished by its clarity & readability; it is an essential reference work not only for students of Islamic law but also for anyone with an interest in Muslim society or in issues of comparative jurisprudence.
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Suitable for undergraduate Principles of Marketing courses this classic textbook has provided many generations of marketing students with an exceptional introduction to marketing written by one of the masters. With global examples & completely up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques Principles of Marketing looks at the major decisions that marketing managers face in their efforts to balance an organisations objectives & resources against needs & opportunities in the global marketplace. Covering exciting new topics such as Sustainability this text continues to be a leader in the field of marketing. New integrated video cases from companies such as HSBC Land Rover & Electrolux help to bring the subject alive. ...

With the arrival of the privatised railway & the nature of railway operation the delivery of a safe service to the customer got much more complex. In place of the unified nationalised network more than 100 different companies were now involved in the day-to-day running of the railway network. These companies vary in scale from Network Rail the state-controlled single company that owns the whole operational infrastructure through the three companies that provide the rolling stock & the some 25 Train Operating Companies through to the myriad companies involved in freight maintenance & other operational aspects. This volume is a fully revised & enlarged version of abc Railway Operations (originally published in 1999) in the format adopted for the later Principles of London Underground Operations (published in 2000). Individual chapters deal with the organisation of the contemporary railway the principles behind the safe operation of railways track & signalling passenger stations passenger train operation freight train operation service provision & planning safety & much else. There can be little doubt that the modern railway network
- as bequeathed by the complex process of privatisation
- is less straightforward than it was under British Rail; confusion abounds both within the industry & amongst its customers (both passenger & freight) & objective information is all the more essential in these circumstances. The industry itself recognises that knowledge of the principles of railway operation is essential to the industry & this is reflected both in the increased impetus that the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport & the newly-established Institute of Railway Operation give to training.

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Referring widely to real examples of change & best practice in modern retail management it gives students a thorough grounding in: the changing retail environment; managing change in the retail sector; understanding the supply chain; & mastering retail operations. Written by an author team with an expert knowledge of the sector & experience of communicating the key concepts to all kinds of students Principles of Retailing" is an essential text & reference. It reflects the increasingly global nature of the field by taking an international/pan-European approach. It addresses the serious issues created by the wired consumer & the effects of the interactive shopping revolution. It is supported by a full online teachers Resource pack." ...

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms principally fish molluscs crustaceans & marine algae. It has seen phenomenal worldwide growth in the past fifty years & many people view it as the best solution for the provision of high quality protein to feed the worlds growing population particularly with the rapid decline in wild marine fish populations. Aquaculture now contributes Approx. one third of the worlds fish production & has increased by about eight per cent annually over the last thirty years while wild capture fishery production has remained static. Focused on developing more sustainable aquaculture practices this book provides an ideal advanced-level textbook. It is based on extensive evidence & knowledge of best practices with guidance on appropriate adaptation & uptake in a variety of environmental geographic socio-economic & political settings. The author concentrates on low-impact aquaculture systems & approaches which have minimal adverse effects on the environment. He also emphasizes socially responsible & equitable aquaculture development; to enhance the natural resource base & livelihoods. Drawing on a range of case-studies from around the world the objective is to show where progress in terms of developing ecologically sound & socially responsible forms of aquaculture has been made. A tool-box of approaches to support widespread adoption & appropriate adaptation of regenerating aquaculture strategies is provided ensuring the book will have practical relevance for both students & professionals. ...

This is a crash-course on printing with techniques materials & surfaces that can all be done in the home. Every project features Yellow Owl Workshops sought-after motifs & the authors art-school style illustrations. This title is full of original ideas for things to make & use such as jar labels pillows & a stationary set. Print Workshop" grabs readers hand & leads them through a crash-course on printing with techniques materials & surfaces they never dreamed they could take on at home. It can be as simple as carving a potato or as complex as a chemical bath but no matter the skill level these printing techniques never require expensive equipment or lots of space. Everything in this book is easily do-able at home; & every project features Yellow Owl Workshops sought-after motifs & Christines art-school style illustrations. The book is full of original ideas for things to make & use. Theres jar labels for your canning & pickling needs. Theres pillows inspired by YOWs famous city & bicycle stamps. Theres everything from a stationary set (complete with wax seal) to a dartboard from a deck of cards to a fine art print." ...

This is a beautiful & practical handbook on how to develop & use patterns & motifs on a wide range of domestic items ranging from clothing to wallpaper. The book shows how to create & choose ideas & pull themes together. It also teaches how to develop whole looks for interior spaces starting with mood boards or sketchbooks. There is guidance on colours & selecting your palette as well as developing motifs & patterns & looking at layout & composition ideas. Various surface decoration techniques such as stencils applique & screenprinting are also discussed. Finally there are suggestions on how readers can develop & use their own designs & patterns. Techniques for printing onto a range of surfaces are included from fabric & stationery to furniture wallpaper & painted surfaces. Screenprinting is used for cushions curtains blinds placemats table runners wallpaper & so on. Stencil techniques are described for use on floors walls furniture fabrics & other soft furnishings. & applique & mixed media ideas for decorating wall panels cushions & general soft furnishings are also given. All in all this is an excellent introduction to designing & using your own patterns & motifs in a creative way. ...