Junte-se a nós em uma viagem ao mundo dos livros!
Adicionar este livro à prateleira
Grey
Deixe um novo comentário Default profile 50px
Grey
Assine para ler o livro completo ou leia as primeiras páginas de graça!
All characters reduced
Frozen Ecosystems - cover
LER

Frozen Ecosystems

Silas Donovan

Tradutor A AI

Editora: Publifye

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinopse

Frozen Ecosystems explores the vital, yet vulnerable, polar regions of our planet, focusing on the Arctic and Antarctic. It examines the unique biodiversity found there and the serious environmental challenges these frozen ecosystems face, especially due to climate change and human activities. Did you know that the polar regions help regulate global climate and influence sea levels? Or that studying organisms adapted to extreme cold in these areas can give insights into the potential for life on other planets? The book progresses systematically, first introducing the geology and biology of the Arctic and Antarctic. It then builds on this foundation by analyzing the impact of climate change, such as melting ice and rising sea levels, on polar species. Finally, the book investigates the consequences of human activities like pollution and resource extraction. What makes Frozen Ecosystems unique is its accessible approach to complex scientific data, blending scientific rigor with engaging storytelling, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in environmental science and conservation.
Disponível desde: 20/03/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 70 páginas.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

  • Version Control Systems - Mastering Collaboration and Efficiency in Software Development - cover

    Version Control Systems -...

    Daniel Green

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In the dynamic world of software development, efficiency and collaboration are not just goals; they are necessities for success. "Version Control Systems: Mastering Collaboration and Efficiency in Software Development" is the definitive guide for developers, team leads, and project managers aiming to optimize their development processes and foster a collaborative environment. 
    This comprehensive book dives deep into the fundamentals of version control systems (VCS), the backbone of successful software development projects. It begins by exploring the history and evolution of version control, from its early days to the modern distributed systems used by developers around the globe. Readers will gain a solid understanding of core concepts such as commits, branches, merges, and tags, as well as the importance of commit messages and how they can improve collaboration and code quality. 
    "Version Control Systems" goes beyond the basics, offering advanced strategies for managing complex projects and large teams. It covers branching strategies like Git Flow and Trunk-Based Development, providing readers with the insights needed to choose the right approach for their projects. The book also addresses the challenges of merging and conflict resolution, offering practical advice and techniques to maintain a clean and efficient codebase. 
    Collaboration is at the heart of modern software development, and this book emphasizes the role of version control systems in facilitating effective teamwork. It explores how to use VCS tools to improve communication within development teams, streamline the code review process, and integrate with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing and deployment. 
    Unlock the full potential of version control systems and take your software development projects to the next level with this essential guide. 
     
    Ver livro
  • Path to Zero - 12 Climate Conversations That Changed the World - cover

    Path to Zero - 12 Climate...

    Tucker Perkins

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Tucker Perkins’s Path to Zero shows how we can reverse climate change and create a cleaner environment for future generations by putting aside our biases and working together for change. 
    Climate catastrophe-inspired narratives like “Electrify Everything!” have a grip on people’s minds. The simplicity of the solution to the most complex endeavor ever faced by humans—the journey to a net zero future—is seductive, but it is fundamentally flawed. 
    In Path to Zero: 12 Climate Conversations That Changed the World, author Tucker Perkins takes listeners on a series of future-casting journeys from the year 2050 back to the present day to show us how a better way—a wide path to net zero carbon emissions—was, and can be, achieved in an accelerated time frame. 
    In this work, Perkins uncovers an array of practical, often obvious, measures the world can take to achieve a better, cleaner future inclusive of energy and power. Unlike other authors and voices of this age, Perkins shows us that change is possible, innovation is happening, and dogmatic devotion to singular solutions is one of the biggest impediments to progress.
    Ver livro
  • Insects - A Very Short Introduction - cover

    Insects - A Very Short Introduction

    Simon Leather

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic wasp, measuring a mere 139µm, to the aptly named Titan beetle, which can reach lengths of up to 17cm. They can be found on all continents of the world, from the Sahara Desert to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. While no insects live beneath the waves, the intrepid sea skaters skim the surface of some of the world's oceans. 
     
     
     
    This Very Short Introduction explores the extraordinary world of insects. It analyses insect evolution, taxonomy, and development, and describes their behavior, their life styles, and the interactions they have with other insects and other animals. As Simon Leather shows, insects are the bedrock on which human civilization rests; without them we would almost certainly not exist. Although they can be seen as pests of our crops plants, they are also invaluable for pollinating our flowering plants and are an invaluable link in all land ecosystems. As they face challenges from climate change and pesticides it has never been more important to understand these oft-dismissed creatures.
    Ver livro
  • Eight Eyes - cover

    Eight Eyes

    Sally Cook

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Spiders sometimes create terror, admiration and fascination and in this account spiders are heroes and victims. They induce one arachnophobe to pull over in blind panic as one of their members crawls out from behind his car pedals while he is driving at speed along a country road. Another toys with a spider, bouncing it up and down on its web as if it were a yoyo. Spiders create strong reactions in many of us. This story takes us nto their web of life.
    Ver livro
  • Modern Web Applications with NextJS - Learn Advanced Techniques to Build and Deploy Modern Scalable and Production Ready React Applications with NextJS - cover

    Modern Web Applications with...

    Shubham Jain

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "Elevate Your Web Development with Next.js Mastery!"
    
    Book Description
    This practical handbook takes you on a journey from foundational principles to advanced techniques, offering a complete exploration of Next.js, the cutting-edge framework for building performant and dynamic web applications.
    Beginning with an introductory overview of web applications utilizing Next.js and JavaScript, the book reintroduces React to ensure a strong footing in the core concepts. It then delves into the fundamentals of Next.js, providing insights into the latest version's core advancements and optimizations.
    It will help you explore the intricacies of Next.js applications, including an in-depth look at optimizing performance. It will then move on to demystify routing in Next.js, mastering state management, and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs. By the end of it, you will understand the usage of diverse databases and discover the significance of client-side and server-side rendering in Next.js applications.
    This book also covers crucial aspects of securing applications using NextAuth. It will help you learn to develop a complete CRUD application, gaining hands-on experience and insight into deployment architectures that can turn your projects into scalable and production-ready applications.
    
    Table of Contents
    1. Introduction to Web Applications with Next.js and JavaScript
    2. Recall React
    3. Next.js Fundamentals
    4. Next.js 13
    5. Optimizing Next.js Applications
    6. Understanding Routing in Next.js
    7. State Management in Next.js
    8. Restful and GraphQL API Implementation
    9. Using Different Types of Databases
    10. Understanding Rendering in Next.js Applications
    11. Securing App with Next Auth
    12. Developing a CRUD Application with Next.js
    13. Exploring Deployment Architecture in Next.js Applications   
    Index
    Ver livro
  • Physical Chemistry - Study Guide to Physical Chemistry - cover

    Physical Chemistry - Study Guide...

    Cybellium

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Understand the physical principles behind chemical behaviour
    Physical Chemistry: Study Guide to Physical Chemistry brings your study of physical chemistry into focus. This Cybellium study guide connects energy and equilibrium, kinetics and molecular behaviour, helping you see how the ideas fit together.
    Develop a more connected understanding of the subject and the questions it raises. Use it to build a foundation, return to ideas that need another look and connect terminology with the bigger picture.
    Build your understanding
    
    - Understand the role of energy and equilibrium.
    - Explore the relationships behind kinetics.
    - Examine the choices and questions involving molecular behaviour.
    - Bring individual concepts together into a more coherent understanding of the subject.
    Who this guide is for
    For students, professionals and independent learners with an interest in physical chemistry. Use the book for focused study, revision or the next stage of your professional learning, returning to the ideas most relevant to your goals.
    Your included Cybellium learning bonus
    
    - One complimentary month of Cybellium access.
    - One additional Cybellium guide download of your choice.
    - Access to the Cybellium Cybersecurity Knowledge Hub and premium learning resources during the included access period.
    Activate your unique voucher at www.cybellium.com/signup to begin your included month and select your additional guide.
    The included voucher is valid for one-time use only and cannot be combined with another offer.
    Continue your learning with Physical Chemistry.
    Ver livro