1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910904077503321

Autore

Pigoński Łukasz

Titolo

Polityka zachodnia cesarzy Marcjana (450–457) i Leona I (457–474). Byzantina Lodziensia XXIX / Łukasz Pigoński

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Łódź [Poland], : Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2019

ISBN

9788381425346

8381425344

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1 p. 232)

Collana

Uniwersytet Łódzki

Soggetti

History

Ancient World

Lingua di pubblicazione

Polacco

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

The third quarter of the 5th century defines one of the most interesting periods in European history. It turned out to be a breakthrough during which the Theodosian dynasty that had ruled the Roman Empire for over seventy years finally became extinct, while the pressure of barbarians augmented by civil wars led to the collapse of the western part of the empire. In this crucial time in the history of the entire Mediterranean region, two Byzantine emperors, Marcian (450–457) and Leo I (457–474), came to power. The present book is devoted to their Western policies. The author analyzes the diplomatic and military maneuvers undertaken by these rulers against the Western Roman Empire, the Vandal Kingdom in Africa, the Hunnic Empire and the Pannonian Goths. Throughout his book, Łukasz Pigoński discusses not only the policies of emperors Marcian and Leo I, but also the activity of other outstanding figures such as Aspar, Basiliscus and even Flavius Ricimer.“The reviewed publication is an interesting and valuable offer for anyone interested in the history of late antiquity. A solid analysis of sources, the base of which is well selected while the analysis itself performed in accordance with all germane principles, bespeaks a substantive work of high quality. The methods used as well as the mode of inference and presentation of research results are all accurate,



which makes the publication a new and original contribution of the author not only to Polish, but also to European historiography.”       prof. dr hab. Marek WilczyńskiPedagogical University of Cracow

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911019853203321

Titolo

Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar : Advances and Barriers / / Mingxin Guo, Zhongqi He, and Sophie Minori Uchimiya, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

John Wiley & Sons, Inc

Madison, WI

ISBN

0-89118-967-X

Disciplina

333.95/39

Soggetti

Biochar

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Biochar as an Agricultural and Environmental Amendment -- Pyrogenic Carbon in Terra Preta Soils -- Pyrogenic Organic Matter in Japanese Andosols: Occurrence, Transformation, and Function -- Production and Characterization of Biochar from Agricultural By-Products: Overview and Use of Cotton Biomass Residues -- Considerations in Biochar Characterization -- Application of Biochar for Soil Physical Improvement -- The Effects of Biochar Amendment on Soil Fertility -- Application of Biochar for Soil Biological Improvement -- Biochar and Soil Carbon Sequestration -- Use and Impact of Biochar and Charcoal in Animal Production Systems -- Interaction Mechanisms between Biochar and Organic Pollutants -- Impacts of Biochar Amendment on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agricultural Soils -- Application of Biochar for Soil Remediation -- Biochar Application for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation -- Aqueous Contaminant Removal and Stormwater Treatment Using Biochar -- Research and Application of Biochar in China -- Research and Application of Biochar in Europe -- Research and Application of Biochar in New Zealand -- Regional



Considerations for Targeted Use of Biochar in Agriculture and Remediation in Australia -- Research and Application of Biochar in North America -- Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barriers.

Sommario/riassunto

Discover the mechanisms and processes of biochar amendment for achieving stunning agricultural and environmental benefits. Agricultural and environmental communities are looking to biochar for enhancing soil carbon sequestration and crop productivity, but practical applications are elusive. Accomplished international researchers present a whole picture of biochar in improving soil quality, reducing soil greenhouse gas emissions, and decontaminating stormwater and mine sites. Composition and characteristics of biochar, its interactions with contaminants and soil constituents, and its transformation in the environment are addressed. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive review of the latest biochar research and applications and gain critical guidance in best biochar generation and use.--