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Assessment of Hydrogen Energy for Sustainable Development
. Ed(S): Sheffield, John W.; Sheffield, Cigde...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Assessment of Hydrogen Energy for Sustainable Development: Energy & Environmental Security, Istanbul, Turkey, 7-10 August 2006 Editor(s): Sheffield, John W.; Sheffield, Cigdem. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402064418
- ISBN
- 9781402064418
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Condition: New
€ 240.66
€ 240.66
Hardback. Towards the Demise of the Unreliable and Risk Prone Use of Solid and Liquid Fuel and the Development of a Sustainable World Energy System which Assures Environmental Quality and Equitable Socio-economic System Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCN; KJMV5; KNBT; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063817
- ISBN
- 9781402063817
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€ 122.13
€ 122.13
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Supply of Water to Cities in Emergency Situations,Tel-Aviv, Israel, 5-7 June 2007 Editor(s): Sharan, Yair; Coccossis, Harry; Tal, Abraham. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C:. 192 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Sharan, Yair; Coccossis, Harry; Tal, Abraham. Discusses the threats to uninterrupted, good quality water to large concentrations of population, which include natural and manmade, the latter including accidental and, unfortunately, also intentional. This book reflects the outcome of a three day NATO Advanced Workshop entitled 'Supply of Water to Cities in Emergency Situations'. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KC; TQ. Dimension: 234 x 143 x 11. Weight: 304.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063046
- ISBN
- 9781402063046
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Condition: New
€ 238.95
€ 238.95
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Supply of Water to Cities in Emergency Situations, Tel-Aviv, Israel, 5-7 June 2007 Editor(s): Sharan, Yair; Tal, Abraham; Coccossis, Harry. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063039
- ISBN
- 9781402063039
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€ 242.50
€ 242.50
Hardback. Brings together 18 articles published during the last 20 years, devoted to understanding the concept of sustainable development. This title analyzes sustainability from three different perspectives and addresses sustainable development from prescriptive, descriptive and operational points of view. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061998
- ISBN
- 9781402061998
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Condition: New
€ 244.24
€ 244.24
Hardback. Discusses what is needed for ethics to play a greater role in actions by governments, civil society, and the private sector to reduce poverty and hunger within the context of globalization. This book concludes that much of the rhetoric by policymakers is not followed by appropriate action. Editor(s): Pinstrup-Andersen, Per; Sandoe, Peter. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061301
- ISBN
- 9781402061301
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Condition: New
€ 191.02
€ 191.02
Agricultural Trade Liberalization and the Least Developed Countries
. Ed(S): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per
Hardback. Developing countries as a group stand to gain very substantially from trade reform in agricultural commodities. This title addresses important questions relating to this subject. Editor(s): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060793
- ISBN
- 9781402060793
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Condition: New
€ 241.85
€ 241.85
Hardback. Focuses on three interdependent challenges related to managing transitions toward sustainable development, namely mapping sustainability for global knowledge e-networking, extending the value chain of knowledge and e-networking, and engaging in explorations of new methods and venues for further developing knowledge and e-networking. Editor(s): Choucri, Nazli; Mistree, D.; Haghseta, F.; Mezher, T.; Baker, W.R.; Ortiz, C.I. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; JH; JPA; KCS; RN; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060700
- ISBN
- 9781402060700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.43
€ 124.43
Integrated Water Resources Management and Security in the Middle East
. Ed(S): Lipchin, Clive; Pallant, Eric; Saran...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Integrated Water Resources Management in the Middle East, held in Kibbutz Kera, Israel, 6-17 February 2006 Editor(s): Lipchin, Clive; Pallant, Eric; Saranga, Danielle; Amster, Allyson. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; PDZ; RGCM; RNF; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1490.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059858
- ISBN
- 9781402059858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.60
€ 243.60
Multilateralism, Regionalism and Bilateralism in Trade and Investment
. Ed(S): de Lombaerde, Philippe; Langenhove, ...
Hardback. Global governance is a concern of not only global organisations but also of all individual states and of regional co-operation agreements among sovereign states. Bringing together insights from different parts of the UN system, this title presents a report that contributes to a better understanding of the role of regions in the UN. Editor(s): De Lombaerde, Philippe; Langenhove, Luk van. Series: United Nations University Series on Regionalism. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059506
- ISBN
- 9781402059506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.74
€ 126.74
hardcover. Asks how politics and economics transform the landscapes we inhabit. This volume explores the connections between political economy and landscape change through a series of conceptual essays and case studies. In so doing, it speaks to a broad readership of landscape architects, geographers, and related fields of social and environmental research. Editor(s): Wescoat, James L.; Johnston, Douglas M. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058486
- ISBN
- 9781402058486
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Condition: New
€ 126.66
€ 126.66
Employment Deconcentration in European Metropolitan Areas
. Ed(S): Razin, Eran; Dijst, Martin; Vazquez,...
Hardback. Offers a comparative perspective on employment deconcentration within selected European metropolitan areas. This book introduces a comparative framework, followed by eight chapter-length case studies: three based in northern Europe, three in the south European-Mediterranean region and two in post-Communist central Europe. Editor(s): Razin, Eran; Dijst, Martin; Vazquez, Carmen. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402057618
- ISBN
- 9781402057618
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Condition: New
€ 191.96
€ 191.96
Hardback. A central asset of eco-efficiency analysis is that it does not depend on a specific evaluation of environmental impacts against economic effects. This title covers various aspects of eco-efficiency analysis and offers a global perspective on the subject. Editor(s): Huppes, Gjalt; Ishikawa, Masanobu. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053986
- ISBN
- 9781402053986
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Condition: New
€ 276.68
€ 276.68
Hardback. Deals with the role host countries' institutional characteristics play in the labour market integration of immigrants in the European Union. This book maps the European countries with respect to three institutional aspects central to immigrant integration, immigration policies, labour market structure and welfare regimes. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPSN2; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052316
- ISBN
- 9781402052316
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€ 126.25
€ 126.25
Hardback. Based on a seminar that was organized to address interest in the use and construction of 'qualitative' indicators of labour standards and related questions, this title offers a comparative critique of the progress toward standards. Editor(s): Kucera, David. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052002
- ISBN
- 9781402052002
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Condition: New
€ 123.11
€ 123.11
Paperback. Provides an overview of the views, developments, costs and benefits in environmental and sustainability accounting and its links to reporting. This book investigates topics in and links between corporate environmental and sustainability issues; between strategy, measurement and information management; and between accounting and reporting. Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Bennett, Martin; Burritt, Roger. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 718 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; KCN; KJT; LNKJ; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1072.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049736
- ISBN
- 9781402049736
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Condition: New
€ 409.20
€ 409.20
Hardback. After leading the world during most of the 20th century in economic, political, technological, military, and even social terms, America's role is being challenged. India and China are emerging as new economic powers, with advancing technological prowess. This book talks about this issue. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048920
- ISBN
- 9781402048920
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Condition: New
€ 122.35
€ 122.35
Hardback. Makes an assessment as to the future prospects of mankind: In what direction are we heading? This book provides a broad discussion on Sustainable Development, rethinking and improving its effectiveness as a paradigm of today and tomorrow by bringing together the visions and contributions of various thinkers on the subject. Editor(s): Keiner, Marco. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047343
- ISBN
- 9781402047343
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Condition: New
€ 189.59
€ 189.59
Hardback. Provides an account of the changing nature of work and how workers are changing as a result of the requirements of contemporary working life. This book explores the implications for preparing individuals for work and maintaining their skills throughout working life. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046438
- ISBN
- 9781402046438
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Condition: New
€ 129.96
€ 129.96
paperback. Presents a comprehensive international discussion of the role of markets in higher education. This volume reflects on both the political and economic implications of the rising trend towards introducing market elements in higher education. Editor(s): Jongbloed, Ben; Teixeira, Pedro; Dill, David; Amaral, Alberto. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402046124
- ISBN
- 9781402046124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Hardback. Aims to develop insight into the relation, which Hobbes describes between his theory of government and the three-part division he draws with respect to religion. According to the author, Hobbes falters in carrying out his politico/theological project, and his attempt to describe the relationship of religion and politics, church and state. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044670
- ISBN
- 9781402044670
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Condition: New
€ 191.42
€ 191.42
Hardback. Environmental policy has long been determined by a dichotomy between technology and behavior. This book explores the relationships between technology and behavior from an interdisciplinary perspective. It aims to create a conceptual basis for analyzing interactions between technology and behavior. Editor(s): Verbeek, Peter-Paul; Slob, Adriaan F. L. (TNO Built Environment and Geosciences). Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044335
- ISBN
- 9781402044335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.40
€ 188.40
The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms and Invasive S...
. Ed(S): Holmes, Thomas P. (Usda Forest Servi...
Hardback. This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances. Editor(s): Holmes, Thomas P. (USDA Forest Service); Prestemon, Jeffrey P. (USDA Forest Service); Lee Abt, Karen. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RGBL; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043697
- ISBN
- 9781402043697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.35
€ 241.35
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.01
€ 188.01