Joshua Cutchin, "Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death & the Paranormal - Volume One"
English | ISBN: 1733980857 | 2022 | 372 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
We live our entire lives knowing that death awaits us. The hopeful believe-they insist-that some part of us endures after we make our final transition. Their convictions are corroborated by eyewitnesses who swear to have seen spirits of the dead haunting the living... and even appearing during alien abductions.

Eco-Stats - Data Analysis in Ecology: From t-tests to Multivariate Abundances
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030884422 | 441 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 24 MB
Assuming only a vague recollection of an introductory statistics course, the book begins by reviewing some core principles in statistics, and relates common methods to the linear model, a general framework for modeling data where the response is continuous. This is then extended to discrete data using generalized linear models, to designs with multiple sampling levels via mixed models, and to situations where there are multiple response variables via model-based approaches to multivariate analysis. Along the way there is an introduction to: important principles in model selection; adaptations of the model to handle non-linearity and cyclical variables; dependence due to structured correlation in time, space or phylogeny; and design-based techniques for inference that can relax some of the modelling assumptions. Examples span a variety of applications including environmental monitoring, species distribution modeling, global-scale surveys of plant traits, and small field experiments on biological controls. Maths Boxes throughout the book explain some of the core ideas mathematically for readers who want to delve deeper, and R code is used throughout. Accompanying code and data can be found in the ecostats R package on CRAN.

Statistical Approaches for Hidden Variables in Ecology by Nathalie Peyrard, Olivier Gimenez
English | March 15, 2022 | ISBN: 1789450470 | True EPUB/PDF | 256 pages | 12.7/12.6 MB
The study of ecological systems is often impeded by components that escape perfect observation, such as the trajectories of moving animals or the status of plant seed banks. These hidden components can be efficiently handled with statistical modeling by using hidden variables, which are often called latent variables. Notably, the hidden variables framework enables us to model an underlying interaction structure between variables (including random effects in regression models) and perform data clustering, which are useful tools in the analysis of ecological data.

Beavers - Ecology, Behaviour, Conservation, and Management | 14.04 MB
English | 465 Pages

Title: Beavers: Ecology, Behaviour, Conservation, and Management
Author: Frank Rosell & Róisín Campbell-Palmer
Year: 2022

Alexandre Roulin, "Barn Owls: Evolution and Ecology"
English | 2020 | pages: 317 | ISBN: 110716575X | PDF | 59,7 mb
With heart-shaped face, buff back and wings, and pure white underparts, the barn owl is a distinctive and much-loved bird which has fascinated people from many cultures throughout history. How did the barn owl colonise the world? What adaptations have made this bird so successful? How is the increasing impact of human disturbance affecting these animals? Answering these questions and more, Roulin brings together the main global perspectives on the evolution, ecology and behaviour of the barn owl and its relatives, discussing topics such as the high reproductive potential, physiology, social and family interaction, pronounced colour variation and global distribution. Accessible and beautifully illustrated, this definitive volume on the barn owl is for researchers, professionals and graduate students in ornithology, animal behaviour, ecology, conservation biology and evolutionary biology, and will also appeal to amateur ornithologists and nature lovers.

Human Ecology of Climate Change Hazards in Vietnam: Risks for Nature and Humans in Lowland and Upland Areas by An Thinh Nguyen, Luc Hens
English | PDF | 2019 | 186 Pages | ISBN : 3319949160 | 8.5 MB
This book analyzes climate change associated effects in the mountainous and coastal environments of Vietnam. The scope of the book allows international comparisons to be made between these two affected areas and other similarly affected locations under constant environmental pressure. Frequent and intense climate change hazards are described, along with a wider context of integrated interpretations, socioeconomic implications and policy responses. The book reports on original research combining methodologies from the natural sciences with approaches in human sciences, providing an interdisciplinary human ecological context to analyze similar situations worldwide.

Ecology and Behaviour of the Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae) By
2012 | 599 Pages | ISBN: 1405184221 | PDF | 6 MB
Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species. Ivo Hodek is one of the most internationally respected experts on coccinellids who has researched these insects for his entire career. He has now brought together 14 scientists of international standing to author 12 chapters, making this book the definitive treatment of coccinellid biology and ecology. This volume covers the rapid scientific developments of recent years in the understanding of coccinellid phylogeny, the semiochemicals influencing their behaviour and of molecular genetics. Recent insights in relation to intraguild predation and the assessment of the predatory impact of coccinellids are also covered. Other special features of the volume are the extensive references covering the literature from both East and West and a taxonomic glossary of the up-to-date nomenclature for species of coccinellids as well as of other organisms mentioned in the text. While aimed at researchers, university teachers and agricultural entomologists, the book is readable and appropriate for others who just have a liking for these interesting and attractive insects.Content: Chapter 1 Phylogeny and Classification (pages 1-12): Oldrich Nedved and Ivo KovarChapter 2 Genetic Studies (pages 13-53): John J. Sloggett and Alois HonekChapter 3 Life History and Development (pages 54-109): Oldrich Nedved and Alois HonekChapter 4 Distribution and Habitats (pages 110-140): Alois HonekChapter 5 Food Relationships (pages 141-274): Ivo Hodek and Edward W. EvansChapter 6 Diapause/Dormancy (pages 275-342): Ivo HodekChapter 7 Intraguild Interactions (pages 343-374): Eric LucasChapter 8 Natural Enemies of Ladybird Beetles (pages 375-443): Piotr Ceryngier, Helen E. Roy and Remy L. PolandChapter 9 Coccinellids and Semiochemicals (pages 444-464): Jan PetterssonChapter 10 Quantifying the Impact of Coccinellids on their Prey (pages 465-487): J. P. Michaud and James D. HarwoodChapter 11 Coccinellids in Biological Control (pages 488-519): J. P. MichaudChapter 12 Recent Progress and Possible Future Trends in the Study of Coccinellidae (pages 520-525): Helmut F. van Emden and Ivo Hodek

Data Analysis in Vegetation Ecology, Second Edition By Otto Wildi(auth.)
2013 | 314 Pages | ISBN: 1118384040 | PDF | 4 MB
The first edition of Data Analysis in Vegetation Ecology provided an accessible and thorough resource for evaluating plant ecology data, based on the author's extensive experience of research and analysis in this field. Now, the Second Edition expands on this by not only describing how to analyse data, but also enabling readers to follow the step-by-step case studies themselves using the freely available statistical package R. The addition of R in this new edition has allowed coverage of additional methods for classification and ordination, and also logistic regression, GLMs, GAMs, regression trees as well as multinomial regression to simulate vegetation types. A package of statistical functions, specifically written for the book, covers topics not found elsewhere, such as analysis and Description routines for handling synoptic tables. All data sets presented in the book are now also part of the R package 'dave', which is freely available online at the R Archive webpage.The book and data analysis tools combined provide a complete and comprehensive guide to carrying out data analysis students, researchers and practitioners in vegetation science and plant ecology.Summary:A completely revised and updated edition of this popular introduction to data analysis in vegetation ecologyNow includes practical examples using the freely available statistical package 'R'Written by a world renowned expert in the fieldComplex concepts and operations are explained using clear illustrations and case studies relating to real world phenomenaHighlights both the potential and limitations of the methods used, and the final interpretationsGives suggestions on the use of the most widely used statistical software in vegetation ecology and how to start analysing dataPraise for the first edition:"This book will be a valuable addition to the shelves of early postgraduate candidates and postdoctoral researchers. Through the excellent background material and use of real world examples, Wildi has taken the fear out of trying to understand these much needed data analysis techniques in vegetation ecology." Austral EcologyContent: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-4): Chapter 2 Patterns in Vegetation Ecology (pages 5-21): Chapter 3 Transformation (pages 23-35): Chapter 4 Multivariate Comparison (pages 37-52): Chapter 5 Classification (pages 53-69): Chapter 6 Ordination (pages 71-107): Chapter 7 Ecological Patterns (pages 109-154): Chapter 8 Static Predictive Modelling (pages 155-183): Chapter 9 Vegetation Change in Time (pages 185-212): Chapter 10 Dynamic Modelling (pages 213-231): Chapter 11 Large Data Sets: Wetland Patterns (pages 233-253): Chapter 12 Swiss Forests: A Case Study (pages 255-279):

David W. Orr, "The Nature of Design: Ecology, Culture, and Human Intention"
English | ISBN: 0195173686 | 2004 | 237 pages | PDF | 1174 KB
The environmental movement has often been accused of being overly negative-trying to stop "progress." The Nature of Design, on the other hand, is about starting things, specifically an ecological design revolution that changes how we provide food, shelter, energy, materials, and livelihood, and how we deal with waste.

Jack Hunter, "Greening the Paranormal: Exploring the Ecology of Extraordinary Experience"
English | ISBN: 1786771098 | 2019 | 332 pages | AZW3 | 535 KB
We are at a critical moment in the history of humankind's relationship with the Earth, and all the species that co-inhabit with us. This is a time of climate change, species loss and ecological collapse on a scale that has never been seen before. New ways of thinking will be required if we hope to overcome these global problems and develop a more harmonious relationship between the human and non-human worlds. In the spirit of creative exploration this book suggests that approaches emerging from the study of (and engagement with) the super-natural may ultimately help us to re-connect with the natural, and in so doing develop innovative approaches to confronting the eco-crisis.