There are deserts on every continent, from the sun-baked heart of Africa to the chilly plains of northern China. Together, they make up one of Earth's largest b

This book deals with arid and semi-arid environments and their classification, and the physiological restraints and adaptations of plants to the environment. Fu

A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.

Fire in California’s Ecosystems describes fire in detail—both as an integral natural process in the California landscape and as a growing threat to urban an

This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and recl