Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes

Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes is a unique, five volume reference that provides a global synthesis of biomes, including the latest science. All of the book's chapters follow a common thematic order that spans biodiversity importance, principal anthropogenic stressors and trends, changing climatic conditions, and conservation strategies for maintaining biomes in an increasingly human-dominated world. This work is a one-stop shop that gives users access to up-to-date, informative articles that go deeper in content than any currently available publication.

Offers students and researchers a one-stop shop for information currently only available in scattered or non-technical sourcesAuthored and edited by top scientists in the fieldConcisely written to guide the reader though the topicIncludes meaningful illustrations and suggests further reading for those needing more specific information

Volume 1 Islands and Atolls - Life in and Surrounded by Water Mountains (Alpine Systems) - Life at the Top

Volume 2 Deserts - Life in the Extremes Ice Sheets and Polar Deserts - Ice of Life

Volume 3 Forests - Trees of Life Grasslands and Shrublands - Sea of Plants

Volume 4 Freshwater - Oasis of Life Oceans - One Blue Planet

Volume 5 Anthromes I - Carved up by Humanity Anthromes II - Sustainability in Concept and Practice