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August
2012
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Books Include:

  • Guidelines for Engineering Design for Process Safety, 2nd Edition
  • Capitalizing on Nature: Ecosystems as Natural Assets
  • Pipe Flow: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide

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Special Section: Energy - Getting the Gas Out of the Ground

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Special Section: Energy - Expanding the Shale Gas Infrastructure

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Special Section: Energy - Environmental Considerations of Shale Gas Development

The impacts of shale gas development on land, air, and water resources can and must be managed through sustainable operating practices.

Special Section: Energy - Regulatory Programs Governing Shale Gas Development

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