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Brady & Weil,  Nature and Properties of Soils, The, 14/E

• NEW - Expanded and improved use of two kinds of shaded “boxes”—Those that present technical detail and worked calculations, and those that present vignettes or applications.

  • Captures students' imagination and interest and helps organize their course of study. Ex.___

• NEW - Most modern discussion of ion exchange and acidity available.

  • Makes the transition from out-dated concepts to a clear, correct, modern explanation of why soils become acid or alkaline. Ex.___

• NEW - Ecological discussion of the soil food web—Includes trophic levels, nutrient cycling, predation, ecosystem engineers and diversity of species and functions.

  • Helps a new generation of soil managers understand how to work with, rather than against, the soil community. Ex.___

• NEW - New section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils—Discussion of hydric soils and wetland functions, with an introduction to wetland chemistry and constructed wetlands.

  • Offers needed information on topics of vital importance to environmental science majors as well as soils majors. Ex.___

• NEW - Expanded and revised section on irrigation management—Covers surface irrigation methods, sprinkler irrigation, and micro-irrigation, giving information on the principle of water control, soil limitations, efficiency and equipment for each.

  • Promotes a solid understanding of all aspects of irrigation and the latest technologies used. Ex.___

• NEW - Links to the World Wide Web—Links are set in the margins.

  • Provides students with additional tutorials and more in-depth information. Ex.___

• NEW - New section on septic tank drain fields—Discusses the principles of operation of a septic tank and drain field for on-site waste water disposal and treatment, including discussion of non-traditional alternative methods.

  • Enables students to visualize and grasp key concepts of an environmental application of major importance. Ex.___

• NEW - Updated section on Engineering properties of Soils—Includes consistence, consistency, soil strength and sudden failure in cohesive and non-cohesive soils, the proctor test, unconfined compression test, compaction control, consolidation and management of expansive soils.

  • Stresses the usefulness and proper application of these diagnostic tools in the study of soils. Ex.___

• Chapter Introductions—Highlight the key points ahead and build interest and curiosity for what is to come.

  • Shows the importance of the topic and its relationship to other soil topics and ecosystem components. Ex.___

• Unique Schematic Diagrams in every chapter—Illuminate and explain concepts and effectively show relationships.

  • Helps the visual learner make the most of the book, while synthesizing a large amount of technical detail into a manageable format. Ex.___

• Study Questions—Added to the end of each chapter.

  • Allows students to review and think about the topics and their interactions. Ex.___

• Cross Referencing—Used throughout the text to reinforce the idea that all aspects of the soil system are interconnected.

  • Makes it easy for instructors to use the chapters in the order they prefer. Ex.___

• Complete and up-to-date glossary of soil science terms.

  • Alerts the reader the first time a new word from the glossary is used by printing it in bold print. Ex.___

• Expanded and improved use of two kinds of shaded “boxes”—Those that present technical detail and worked calculations, and those that present vignettes or applications.

  • Captures students' imagination and interest and helps organize their course of study. Ex.___

• Most modern discussion of ion exchange and acidity available.

  • Makes the transition from out-dated concepts to a clear, correct, modern explanation of why soils become acid or alkaline. Ex.___

• Ecological discussion of the soil food web—Includes trophic levels, nutrient cycling, predation, ecosystem engineers and diversity of species and functions.

  • Helps a new generation of soil managers understand how to work with, rather than against, the soil community. Ex.___

• New section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils—Discussion of hydric soils and wetland functions, with an introduction to wetland chemistry and constructed wetlands.

  • Offers needed information on topics of vital importance to environmental science majors as well as soils majors. Ex.___

• Expanded and revised section on irrigation management—Covers surface irrigation methods, sprinkler irrigation, and micro-irrigation, giving information on the principle of water control, soil limitations, efficiency and equipment for each.

  • Promotes a solid understanding of all aspects of irrigation and the latest technologies used. Ex.___

• Links to the World Wide Web—Links are set in the margins.

  • Provides students with additional tutorials and more in-depth information. Ex.___

• New section on septic tank drain fields—Discusses the principles of operation of a septic tank and drain field for on-site waste water disposal and treatment, including discussion of non-traditional alternative methods.

  • Enables students to visualize and grasp key concepts of an environmental application of major importance. Ex.___

• Updated section on Engineering properties of Soils—Includes consistence, consistency, soil strength and sudden failure in cohesive and non-cohesive soils, the proctor test, unconfined compression test, compaction control, consolidation and management of expansive soils.

  • Stresses the usefulness and proper application of these diagnostic tools in the study of soils. Ex.___

 1. The Soils Around Us.


 2. Formation of Soils from Parent Materials.


 3. Soil Classification.


 4. Soil Architecture and Physical Properties.


 5. Soil Water: Characteristics and Behavior.


 6. Soil and the Hydrologic Cycle.


 7. Soil Aeration and Temperature.


 8. Soil Colloids: Seat of Soil Chemical and Physical Activity.


 9. Soil Acidity.


10. Soils of Dry Regions: Alkalinity, Salinity, and Sodicity.


11. Organisms and Ecology of the Soil.


12. Soil Organic Matter.


13. Nitrogen and Sulfur Economy of Soils.


14. Soil Phosphorus and Potassium.


15. Micronutrient and Other Trace Elements.


16. Practical Nutrient Management.


17. Soil Erosion and Its Control.


18. Soils and Chemical Pollution.


19. Geographic Soils Information.


20. Global Soil Quality as Affected by Human Activities.


Appendix A: Canadian and FAO Soil Classification Systems.


Appendix B: SI Unit Conversion Factors and Periodic Table of the Elements.


Glossary.


Index.

Soils - Introductory  (Agriculture)

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  Nature and Properties of Soils, The, 14/E
  Brady & Weil
  ©2008 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 992 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013227938X | ISBN-13: 9780132279383
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  For Introduction to Soils or Fundamentals of Soil Science courses. Also for courses in Soil Fertility, Forest Soils, Soil Management, Land Resources, Earth Science, and Soil Geography.

   

  Developed for Introduction to Soils or Soil Science courses, The Nature and Properties of Soils, 14e can be used in courses such as Soil Fertility, Land Resources, Earth Science and Soil Geography. Now in its 14^th edition, this text is designed to help make students study of soils a fascinating and intellectually satisfying experience. Written for both majors and non-majors, this text highlights the many interactions between the soil and other components of forest, range, agricultural, wetland and constructed ecosystems.   

   

For eighty years, The Nature and Properties of Soils has delivered a complete, current, and reliable introduction to the study of soils in a manner that is both fascinating and intellectually satisfying. Whether used as the core textbook for college courses introducing the fundamentals of soil science, or as a comprehensive reference on the professional soil scientist's bookshelf, the book is widely recognized as the authoritative source for all of the latest information related to this exciting field.

In this same tradition of excellence, this new Thirteenth Edition has been completely updated and expanded to provide fresh and essential new coverage of topics critically important to the future role of soils in natural resource sciences, including wetlands, septic drain fields, salt-affected soils, bioremediation, soil ecology, nutrient and irrigation management, soil hydrology, and new orders in Soil Taxonomy. More specifically, this new volume represents significant expansion to include valuable information with regard to all of the following:

• the pedosphere concept
• subaqueous soils
• ethnopedology
• x-ray diffraction
• non-silicate colloids
• inner/outer sphere complexes
• nuclear contamination
• effective CEC
• lead contamination
• acid and non-acid cation saturation
• human-influenced acidity
• calcium and magnesium in plants/soils
• irrigation water quality
• biomolecule binding
• soil food web ecology
• forest nutrient management
• phosphorus site index
• indicators of soil quality
• proton balance approach to soil acidity

Accompanying this book—and all new to this thirteenth edition—is a companion website containing many unique and engaging opportunities for further study. The URL is http://www.prenhall.com/brady.

Instructor's Manual with Test Item File, 13/E
Brady & Weil
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