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Casarett&doull`s Essentials Of Toxicology (casarett And Doull`s Esse Description: Based on the Gold Standard in the field! For over 25 years, Casarett&Doull’s Toxicology has set the standard for providing thorough, academic, and authoritative information and remains the leading reference in the literature. Derived from this classic, CASARETT&DOULL’S ESSENTIALS OF TOXICOLOGY uses a highly readable, extensively illustrated approach to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of toxicology and how poisons affect the body. You’ll learn about basic principles, toxicokinetics, how toxic effects are passed on to succeeding generations, how each body system responds to poisons, and the specific effects of a wide range of toxic agents ¿ from pesticides to radiation. FEATURES: Provides the benefits of the leading reference without the bulk Ideal for course work or as a concise reference Presents concepts in logical progression from general principles to specific topics and examples Chapter Outlines overview study points and make review fast and easy by noting specific topics and examples Simple, clear illustrations communicate complex concepts and reinforce comprehension Summary Tables distill important information Key Points sections summarize each chapter Review Questions assess your comprehension of content End-of-chapter Bibliographies facilitate further study or research... Read More about the "Casarett&doull`s Essentials Of Toxicology (casarett And Doull`s Esse" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Environmental Risk Analysis Description: Environmental engineers who are responsible for the transport or disposal of waste must analyze and manage the risk to the surrounding environment. Environmental Risk Analysis provides the reader with a myriad of tables, graphs and statistical formulas that are used in a wide array of risk analysis and risk management strategies.;The book includes a step-by-step approach of planning and peforming an effective environmental risk analysis with check list which allows for a more systematic planning. Common risks such as transport problems, burial - storage problems, monitoring problems and spillage problems are explored, as well as how to overcome them. In addition to abundant tables, graphs and formulas for a variety of risk analysis and risk management strategies, the book explains complex statistical techniques in common basic language.... Read More about the "Environmental Risk Analysis" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Fire In The Turtle House Description: Davison, a nature writer, tracks the efforts of marine biologists as they try to stop a lethal disease from driving sea turtles to extinction. He follows the fates of particular turtles, and explores the role humans play in marine extinctions. B&w photos of turtles are included. A brief preface to this paperback edition summarizes efforts to help the turtles since the first edition was published in 2001. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknewsCom)... Read More about the "Fire In The Turtle House" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Handbook Of Hydrology Description: This handbook suggests some solutions to a variety of problems that hydrologists may encounter, including determining the magnitudes of floods and mitigating their effects; assessing the water supply for a city or farming area; characterizing the extent of surface or ground water pollution; developing solutions for cleaning up and preventing pollution or contamination of natural waters; learning reliable methods for urban drainage design; and protecting wildlife and preserving wetlands.;Written by more than 50 experts from all over the world, this handbook covers various aspects of hydrology. It is divided into four sections. The first deals with phases of the hydrologic cycle; the second covers water transport of particulates and chemicals; the third section covers statistical methods applied to hydrology; and the final section deals with computer programs, remote sensing, forecasting, and design for surface and subsurface water quality and quantity.... Read More about the "Handbook Of Hydrology" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Principles Of Hydrology Description: This text takes a non-mathematical look at the principles and processes of hydrology. The thematic treatment of the main phases of the hydrological cycle, has been retained from the third edition, together with the chapter on water quality.... Read More about the "Principles Of Hydrology" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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The Drinking Water Dictionary Description: This encyclopaedic book includes definitions of more than 15, 000 terms in all areas of water: supply, treatment, regulation, chemistry, health effects, microbiology, distribution, management, and 34 other drinking water topics. It includes definitions of abbreviations, acronyms, hydraulic formulas, and mathematical models including units of measure (US customary and SI) and conversion factors tables.... Read More about the "The Drinking Water Dictionary" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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