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The Americas
Hardback. Organized to provide general information about North America's water management infrastructure, water use by sector, water quality, and future infrastructure needs, this title summarizes future water use and supply projections, plus the primary challenges currently facing water resource managers. Editor(s): Biswas, Asit K. Num Pages: 381 pages, 41 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 381
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540002840
- ISBN
- 9783540002840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.76
€ 201.76
Hardback. This title includes research on the effect of the digital economy on growth and internationalization; contains theoretical and empirical insights; and an overview of the information and communication technological status in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Editor(s): Barfield, Claude E.; Welfens, Paul J. J. Num Pages: 391 pages, 67 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JFFS; KCA; KCM; KNT; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540002864
- ISBN
- 9783540002864
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€ 135.65
€ 135.65
Hardback. Contains several in-depth case studies which comprehensively analyze the present status of water quality management practices at country and state levels, especially in terms of their effectiveness and overall impacts. This book's objective is to identify opportunities, shortcomings, and constraints that exist. Editor(s): Biswas, Asit K.; Tortajada, Cecilia; Rodriguez, Diego J. (Interamerican Development Bank, Washington DC); Braga, Benedito (National Water Agency, Brasilia). Series: Water Resources Development and Management. Num Pages: 298 pages, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540242901
- ISBN
- 9783540242901
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Condition: New
€ 128.96
€ 128.96
Geology and Geomorphology of Holocene Coastal Barriers of Brazil
Dillenburg, Sergio R.; Hesp, Patrick A. (Loui...
Hardback. This is the first book to cover the Holocene geology and geomorphology of the entire 8,500 kilometers of the Brazilian coast. It characterizes the coast in terms of Holocene geology, geomorphology, oceanographic conditions and the location of barrier types. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 380 pages, 300 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; RBGF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540250081
- ISBN
- 9783540250081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.09
€ 196.09
Monetary Policy and Macroeconomic Stabilization in Latin America
. Ed(S): Langhammer, Rolf J. (Kiel Institute ...
Hardback. Editor(s): Langhammer, Rolf J. (Kiel Institute of World Economics, Kiel, Germany); Souza, Lucio Vinhas de (Kiel Institute of World Economics, Kiel, Germany). Num Pages: 256 pages, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540255833
- ISBN
- 9783540255833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.27
€ 199.27
Paperback. Surveys the federal countries of the world and asks how they divide power among the constituent units of the federation. This work considers not only the formal constitutional text, but also the case law that has grown up around it as the Courts develop approaches to interpreting provisions for the distribution of powers. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DFG; 1FKA; 1KBB; 1KBC; 1MBF; JPHC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540271918
- ISBN
- 9783540271918
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Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Hardback. Presents a dynamic cross-survey microsimulation methodology and applies it to generate the database for a detailed case study on Bolivia during the era of structural reforms. This book analyzes the dynamics of different dimensions of poverty and inequality in 1989-2002, using various microeconomic tools. Series: Kieler Studien - Kiel Studies. Num Pages: 168 pages, 52 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540308942
- ISBN
- 9783540308942
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Condition: New
€ 131.27
€ 131.27
Hardback. Covers such topics as: how venture capital really works, the relations between venture capital, corporate banking and stock exchanges, market trends in Europe and the US, legal issues related to the creation of venture capital firms and closed end funds, and regulatory and economic policy issues. Editor(s): Caselli, Stefano; Gatti, Stefano. Num Pages: 423 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540402343
- ISBN
- 9783540402343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.14
€ 130.14
Hardback. This text analyzes a variety of interdisciplinary methods, focusing on four selected historic districts within the CBDs (Central Business Districts) of Philadelphia and Boston (in the north) and Charleston and Savannah (in the south). Editor(s): Petersen, Patricia. Translator(s): Mowat, H.M.; Smith, J.; Frank, Karolin. Num Pages: 265 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540417354
- ISBN
- 9783540417354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.46
€ 133.46
Hardback. Presents theoretical and empirical analysis on Internet dynamics, productivity growth and organizational changes in selected OECD countries. This title also presents empirical findings related to telecommunications, Internet and growth. Based on the theoretical and empirical analyses, it develops various policy options. Editor(s): Audretsch, David B.; Welfens, Paul J. J. Series: American & European Economic & Political Studies. Num Pages: 353 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 59 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540431794
- ISBN
- 9783540431794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47
Hardback. A text that deals with the important legal areas for e-commerce related business in most of the member states in Europe as well as the USA. It deals with topics that include: contract law, consumer protection, intellectual property law, unfair competition, antitrust law, liability of providers, money transactions, privacy and data protection. Editor(s): Spindler, Gerald; Borner, Fritjof. Num Pages: 764 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; 1QFE; LB; LNCB; URD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540431848
- ISBN
- 9783540431848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.51
€ 199.51
Hardback. This compilation of 14 papers results from activities within the scientific programme "Response of the Earth System to Impact Processes" of the European Science Foundation. It covers 30 meteorite impact structures in the Fennoscandian Shield and surroundings and impact structures in other areas. Series: Impact Studies. Num Pages: 337 pages, 136 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, 43 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; PGS; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540435174
- ISBN
- 9783540435174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.12
€ 196.12
Hardback. This volume synthesizes the perspectives of several disciplines, such as ecology, anthropology, economy, and conservation biology in order to gain an understanding of how human and ecological processes interact to affect ecosystem functions and species in the Americas. Editor(s): Bradshaw, Gay A.; Marquet, Pablo A. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 383 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; RNC; RNT; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540436973
- ISBN
- 9783540436973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.83
€ 251.83
Hardback. Plant-animal interactions have become a focus of ecological research, with the process of herbivory playing a critical role. This volume examines leaf-cutting ant activity and their interactions with the rainforest vegetation on Barro Colorado Island in Central America. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 248 pages, 68 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, 32 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; PST; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540438960
- ISBN
- 9783540438960
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Condition: New
€ 194.97
€ 194.97
Hardback. In sharp contrast to the situation in the US, Euroland as a whole is not coping well with heterogenous labour market dynamics and rising immigration. These papers focus upon labour market rules, unemployment and a number of aspects relating to social security systems. Editor(s): Addison, John T.; Welfens, Paul J. J. Num Pages: 404 pages, 52 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540440048
- ISBN
- 9783540440048
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Condition: New
€ 135.89
€ 135.89
Hardback. This book analyses the effects of the BRICs growth on the service sector with a focus on technology and technology-enabled services. It features 12 chapters written by the most important chief executives from the BRICs service economy. Editor(s): Kobayashi-Hillary, Mark. Num Pages: 220 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FKA; 1FPC; 1KLSB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540464532
- ISBN
- 9783540464532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.50
€ 71.50
Development of the Digestive System in the North American Opossum (Did...
Krause, William J.; Cutts, J.Harry
Paperback. This volume reviews/integrates all published morphological, developmental and quantitative data concerned with the digestive system of the North American opossum, Didelphis Virginiana. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 159 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 68 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSC; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540551492
- ISBN
- 9783540551492
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Condition: New
€ 127.13
€ 127.13
Hardback. This text presents a critical evaluation of the canonical RBC methods, new elements of empirical relevance and new specifications at the frontier of business cycle research, coping with non-walrasian features, contracts and nominal rigidities, unemployment and growth. Editor(s): Henin, Pierre-Yves. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCC; KCJ; KCP; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540592297
- ISBN
- 9783540592297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.17
€ 136.17
Hardback. Floodplains are highly interesting and complex ecosystems which oscillate between a terrestrial and an aquatic phase. Accordingly, they are inhabited by terrestrial or aquatic animals and plants. The book examines the ecology of one of the largest and most fascinating tropical floodplains: the Amazon River floodplain. Editor(s): Junk, W.J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 551 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBKF; RGB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540592761
- ISBN
- 9783540592761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.96
€ 381.96
Paperback. Four different methods of paleotemperature assessment on selected Paleozoic rock units are described in this text. It also determines spatial variations in maximum burial depths of these units and thicknesses of lost overburden. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 121 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540594581
- ISBN
- 9783540594581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.62
€ 65.62
Hardback. Explores approaches to the measurement and interpretation of the linkages between economic activity flows and income flows in urban and regional economies and ways to explore the importance of regional economic structure in development. This book contains chapters that focus on the construction and interpretation of social accounting systems. Editor(s): Hewings, Geoffrey J. D.; Sonis, Michael; Madden, Moss; Kimura, Yoshio. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 382 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, 75 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 1KBB; 1KLSB; GTB; KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540660453
- ISBN
- 9783540660453
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.68
€ 201.68
The Cordilleran Miogeosyncline in North America. Geologic Evolution an...
Lyatsky, Henry V.; Lyatsky, Vadim B.
Paperback. This book describes the geological history and tectonic evolution of a mega fold belt in North Ameria. This fold belt shows features not commonly observed in orogens generated by plate tectonics. Thus it gives insight into an orogen that is basically controlled by continental tectonics. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 388 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; PHVG; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540661979
- ISBN
- 9783540661979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.15
€ 68.15
Hardback. Series: Potsdamer Rechtswissenschaftliche Reihe. Num Pages: 97 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 97
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540668350
- ISBN
- 9783540668350
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.74
€ 129.74
The Middle Parana River. Limnology of a Subtropical Wetland.
. Ed(S): Iriondo, Martin; Paggi, Juan Cesar; ...
Hardback. The Middle Parana River, one of the largest rivers in the world, is exceptionally rich in fauna and flora. Covering the key aspects of fluvial limnology and ecology related to the river, this book is arranged in the following four sections: The Physical and Chemical Environment; Plant Life; Invertebrate Animal Life; and, Vertebrate Animal Life. Editor(s): Iriondo, Martin; Paggi, Juan Cesar; Parma, Maria Julieta. Num Pages: 382 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSPF; RGBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540706236
- ISBN
- 9783540706236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.19
€ 196.19