The present collection of aAlaska: From Colonisation to the Present' could be considered as a guide for anyone who wants to travel, visit and complete research in Alaska. The tourism phenomena is very well described in the beginning of the book. The aRussian Colonization of Alaska' brings forward the historical details and the explanation of Siberian expeditions with respect to the investigations of Bering Strait during that time. The spatial planning in Alaska and specific information regarding the way in which the authorities are preparing the land is given in an academic way. The details...

The present collection aMetropolitan Areas: Past, Present and Future Perspectives' represents a complex material with respect to the cities, urban places, and metropolitan areas. This book may be considered as a course for students and scientists that are focused on the Human Geography, Space and Spatial Planning, Territory and Cities Evolution. The first chapter illustrates very well the wonderful city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. In the second chapter, the sustainability in the metropolitan areas is presented. The details of the challenges and geotechnologies in the urban management were...