Liu Yang – författare

A comprehensive, fully illustrated field guide to the birds of ChinaChina is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife to be found anywhere in the world. This richly illustrated field guide covers every species found throughout the region, including numerous endemic and globally threatened species. Detailed species accounts cover everything from biometrics and habitat to behavior, distribution, and voice, and each one comes with illustrations of the species and a color distribution map. A landmark achievement, Birds of China is the ideal companion for travelers to China and a must for any birder’s bookshelf.The first complete English-language field guide to China’s wondrously diverse birdlifeCovers nearly 1,500 species, including endemics and threatened birdsFeatures a wealth of breathtaking color plates painted by leading Chinese artistsIncludes some 4,000 images that illustrate every speciesDiscusses China’s geography and zoogeographyShares invaluable advice on birding practices and ethics

In a series of spotlight essays and illustrated scene reviews, a cast of seasoned scholars and fresh new voices explore the vast range of films – encompassing drama, madcap comedy, martial arts escapism and magical realism – that have been set in Beijing. Unveiling a city of hidden courtyards, looming skyscrapers and traditional Hutong neighbourhoods, these contributors depict a distinctive urban culture that reflects the conflict and tumult of a nation in transition. With considerations of everything from the back streets of Beijing Bicycle to the forbidden palace of The Last Emperor to the tourist park of The World, this volume is a definitive cinematic guide to an ever-changing and endlessly fascinating capital city.

The book covers recent advances in composites recycling including current industry practice of waste management, composite recycling technologies, and environmental impact. It is an indispensable source for professionals working toward a circular economy in the composites industries, such as aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine and construction. It is also of interest to any students and researchers working in the field.

The book focuses on the process of the Battle of the Yellow Sea and analyzes the main reasons for the defeat. Starting from the understanding of marine strategy and navy, prewar preparation, naval warfare details and postwar situation, the book explores some historical details and analyzes the experience and lessons of the Battle of the Yellow Sea, so as to serve the navy construction and the navy development theory.

This comprehensive volume delves into the critical domain of petroleum engineering and rock mechanics, specifically addressing the complex challenges of developing tight conglomerate reservoirs. It presents a systematic exploration of multi-scale pore structures and non-linear seepage behaviors using advanced visualization techniques, such as micron-CT scanning combined with microfluidic chips. These methods offer a unique, real-time view of fluid occurrence and migration, particularly regarding supercritical CO2 injection—a pivotal topic for both Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). Through rich illustrations, detailed experimental data, and integrated geological-engineering models, the text analyzes the specific geological characteristics of the Mahu Sag to provide actionable solutions for issues related to strong heterogeneity and reservoir sensitivity. By offering theoretical foundations and practical parameter optimizations for hydraulic fracturing and gas injection, this work helps professionals maximize recovery efficiency in difficult-to-produce reserves. Potential readers include petroleum engineers, geologists, reservoir simulation specialists, researchers in rock mechanics and CCUS, and graduate students focusing on unconventional oil and gas development.