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Paperback. A dispute over over-allocation of the waters in the Klamath Basin has pitted farmers and ranchers against locals whose cultures and livelihoods depend upon fishing. This book reveals the interdependence of economic recovery with ecological restoration, and the urgency for all the communities within the basin to find common ground. Num Pages: 288 pages, 40 photos. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; JFSL9; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780295986227
ISBN
9780295986227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.42

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, B&W photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 203 x 15. Weight in Grams: 757.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Trinity University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595340351
ISBN
9781595340351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 20 photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNA; RNC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231161305
ISBN
9780231161305
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.34
€ 79.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 20 photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNA; RNC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231161312
ISBN
9780231161312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCY; 3JJPR; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
NeWest Press Canada
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781896300665
ISBN
9781896300665
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 22.20

paperback. A vivacious memoir of life along the Detroit River, from the prize-winning reporter, novelist, and CBC broadcaster Paul Vasey. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Biblioasis Canada
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927428313
ISBN
9781927428313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Traces the emergence of the mammoth US flood management system, which is overseen by the federal government but implemented in conjunction with state governments and local contractors and levee districts. This book shows how the system initially developed as a response to the demands of farmers and business elite in outlying territories. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBP; RNK; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
annotated ed
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822337737
ISBN
9780822337737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.50

Paperback. This treatise argues that the American West serves as a testament to a dependence upon water as the "shaping force" of a region's history and development. It defines the West as a "modern hydraulic society" dependent on man-made systems of irrigation such as dams, irrigation ditches and canals. Num Pages: 416 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; KNBW; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195078060
ISBN
9780195078060
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.52

Paperback. Tells the story of the hundreds of conquistadors who set sail on the precarious journey across the Atlantic - taking with them wheat, the horse, the guitar and the wheel as well as guns, malaria and slaves - to create an empire that made Spain the envy of the world. Num Pages: 816 pages, 24 pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1K; HBG; HBLC; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141034485
ISBN
9780141034485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.12

Hardback. Series: Indians of the Southeast. Num Pages: 438 pages, 3 illustrations, 29 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBBS; HBT; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803273924
ISBN
9780803273924
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.22

Hardcover. This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume explores the chemical and physical characteristics of riverine systems. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 238 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Volume 2
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471107521
ISBN
9780471107521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 417.69

Hardcover. This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume focuses on the biological productivity of estuaries. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 826 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1322.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Volume 1
Number of pages
826
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303459
ISBN
9780471303459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 440.00

Hardcover. Part of a series that provides an integrated treatment of all the major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Both the physical and biological characteristics of pristine river environments are presented in detail. This volume covers the Colorado River. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 515.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303480
ISBN
9780471303480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 440.00

Hardcover. A volume for studying water related issues of the region. It includes information on the impact of pollution and development on the health of rivers, and how conservation and reclamation efforts can repair past damage. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSD; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303497
ISBN
9780471303497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 441.54

Hardcover. Rivers figure prominently in a nation's historical memory, and the Volga and Mississippi have special importance in Russian and American cultures. Beginning in the pre-modern world, both rivers served as critical trade routes connecting cultures in an extensive exchange network, while also sustaining populations through their surrounding wetlands. Series: Environment in History: International Perspectives. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1KBB; HBTB; HBTP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782384311
ISBN
9781782384311
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.82

Hardback. Since its conception in the 1870s, the Riverside Park has undergone a number of transformations and suffered from periods of misuse and neglect, but in 1984, much-needed renovations turned this city oasis into what is one of Manhattan's beautiful attractions. This book includes the official Riverside Park Fund Map of 2007. Num Pages: 128 pages, 29 black and white images; 19 4-color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBTB; WQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231142281
ISBN
9780231142281
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.15

Paperback. One of the Big Five studios of Hollywood's golden age, RKO is remembered today primarily for the famous films it produced, from "King Kong" and "Citizen Kane" to the Astaire-Rogers musicals. This title offers a history of a roller coaster of RKO's unstable finances, management battles, and artistic gambles. Num Pages: 340 pages, 24 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APF; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474. A Titan is Born. 340 pages, illustrations. One of the Big Five studios of Hollywood's golden age, RKO is remembered today primarily for the famous films it produced, from "King Kong" and "Citizen Kane" to the Astaire-Rogers musicals. This title offers a history of a roller coaster of RKO's unstable finances, management battles, and artistic gambles. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APF; KNTC. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 20. Weight: 474.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520271791
ISBN
9780520271791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. Road Biking Colorado features 40 of the best road biking routes in Colorado. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, and safety tips and notes on local attractions. Series: Road Biking Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 99 colour illustrations, 42 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493009886
ISBN
9781493009886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.74

Paperback. Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Illinois, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. Series: Road Biking Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; WSQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 19.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
1 New ed
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762746880
ISBN
9780762746880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.18

paperback. Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Utah, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. Series: Road Biking Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; WSQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 21.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Falcon Guides United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780762739622
ISBN
9780762739622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.20

Num Pages: 173 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; WSQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 144 x 12. Weight in Grams: 259.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813925325
ISBN
9780813925325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 326 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BM; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 229. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Trinity University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595341686
ISBN
9781595341686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 16 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGBA; KJMB; KNGT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 471.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Greystone Books,Canada Canada
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781771640671
ISBN
9781771640671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.42

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 370 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ; JPS; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 685.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691647364
ISBN
9780691647364
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.62
€ 122.27

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