Focusing on ecological strategies, this book addresses the prevention and management of non-point source (NPS) pollution through forestry measures. It explores the specific characteristics of NPS pollution in the Taihu Lake watershed, evaluates water eutrophication, and discusses potential countermeasures. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the interplay between ecological methods and water quality management.
From Linear to Fully Nonlinear Theory
Focusing on stochastic differential equations and their connections to partial differential equations, this book presents a systematic approach that includes both backward stochastic differential equations and the latest advances in fully nonlinear theory. It covers topics such as nonlinear expectation and second order backward stochastic differential equations, along with path-dependent partial differential equations. The text also features practical applications, numerical algorithms, and numerous exercises to enhance understanding.
Focusing on ecological engineering, this book examines the restoration of degraded lands and vegetation, particularly in saline-alkali and abandoned areas. It highlights the influence of green belts on highway noise and air quality while addressing biodiversity conservation strategies in rural landscapes. The text includes case studies, experimental measurements, and field survey methodologies, supported by numerical calculations illustrated through tables and figures, providing a comprehensive approach to improving human settlements and environmental health.
This monograph surveys recent advancements in continuous-time Principal-Agent models and contract theory, focusing on solving stochastic optimization problems for optimal contracts. It employs the Stochastic Maximum Principle and characterizes optimal contracts through Forward-Backward Stochastic Differential Equations, offering explicit solutions in special cases for economic insights.
In China, the tradition of living as a hermit has existed for 5,000 years and is one of the mysteries of its culture. In the age of the internet hermits still dwell in the mountain ranges south of Xi'an living life as it was thousands of years ago. Drawn to the hermetic life, the author spent three years in the depths of the Zhongnan Mountains visiting and staying with over 100 hermits. In their midst, high amongst the clouds he practiced with the hermits, achieved enlightenment and learned their secret traditions. Seated above the clouds he looked down on the mundane world below as he refined his spirit and reformed his soul in the experience of a different mode of existence. As contemporary man busied himself with the creation of his own networks, and searched for knowledge, wealth and love, the author took the opposite route and sought out the hermits of legend. As we close the book, his efforts allow us, for a moment, to transcend the chaos of life, achieve detachment and an inner contemplation and turn and enter our own inner being.
A Case Study of the Flood Narrative
The most recent advances in research on coastal saline soil rehabilitation and utilization based on forestry approach are discussed. The forestry approach is emphasized rather than physical or engineering measures to ameliorate saline soils, which is significant for coastal environmental improvement and land resources expansion. The monograph is a useful reference for researchers using techniques of ecology, forestry and agronomy. Prof. Jianfeng Zhang works at the Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry. He has been working on afforestation in saline soils for over 20 years.
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