ch. 1. A prospective -- ch. 2. Basic concepts of composting -- ch. 3. The composting process -- ch. 4. Design and material, energy, and water balances -- ch. 5. Facilities planning -- ch. 6. Composting technologies and systems -- ch. 7. Facility design -- ch. 8. Economics -- ch. 9. Odor management basic concepts -- ch. 10. Operational control of odors -- ch. 11. Odor control systems -- ch. 12. Pathogens -- ch. 13. Bioaerosols -- ch. 14. Site management -- ch. 15. Public relations, communication, and regulations -- ch. 16. Product utilization and marketing.