Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. The River Rhine is Europe's important commercial waterway, channeling the flow of trade among Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. This study focuses on the river from the moment when the Congress of Vienna established a multinational commission charged with making the river more efficient for purposes of trade and commerce in 1815. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 280 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: 1DFG; GTB; HBJD; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295985008
- ISBN
- 9780295985008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. Featuring a sensitive and loving portrait of mankind as a community, as a family but most importantly as individuals, this book tries to answer the universal and ancient question of who we are and what we aspire to. It also reveals the dark side of the human condition, but it also sheds light on the best of it. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; RNK; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 286 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780500292143
- ISBN
- 9780500292143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 5.70
€ 26.99
€ 5.70
Hardback. Rewilding European Landscapes Editor(s): Pereira, Henrique M.; Navarro, Laetitia. Num Pages: 248 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSTS; RNCB; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319120386
- ISBN
- 9783319120386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.02
€ 71.02
Hardback. Editor(s): Frisiras, Chris Thomas. Num Pages: 341 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: RNF; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613244937
- ISBN
- 9781613244937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.39€ 156.76
€ 231.39
€ 156.76
Paperback. This new handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, Invaluable for the speifier, this handbook will be useful to all interested in finding greener ways of designing and building. Num Pages: 192 pages, drawings, b&w photographs, further reading, index. BIC Classification: AM; RNK; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780419253808
- ISBN
- 9780419253808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.49
€ 135.49
Paperback. Series: Quadrant Book. Num Pages: 224 pages, 23 b&w illustrations, 4 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; RGBF; RGC; RNK; WNC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- 50638th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816670277
- ISBN
- 9780816670277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.12
€ 26.99
€ 25.12
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, B/W art throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; RNC; RNK; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610395304
- ISBN
- 9781610395304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 26.00
€ 34.99
€ 26.00
Paperback. There's no easy fix. We have to change our lifestyles - one step at a time. It's not difficult and it will even save money. So why aren't we all doing it? Because we don't know where to start. This title helps you to look at how you are living and be introduced to eco-friendly ways of doing almost everything. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Foulsham
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780572034504
- ISBN
- 9780572034504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.35
€ 13.99
€ 13.35
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1900
- Publisher
- Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781443850582
- ISBN
- 9781443850582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.71
€ 56.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; RNB; RNKH; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583949603
- ISBN
- 9781583949603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.71
€ 20.99
€ 16.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Angus, Ian. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPFC; JPQB; RNC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- IMG Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780902869875
- ISBN
- 9780902869875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.40
€ 13.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. Tells the great story of how life on earth evolved. This work describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity is beyond the scope of anything we have known before. It also addresses the explosion of the field of conservation biology and takes a look at the work still to be done. Illustrator(s): Wright, Amy Bartlett; Ward, George. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations, maps, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140291612
- ISBN
- 9780140291612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.45
€ 15.99
€ 12.45
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992846
- ISBN
- 9780295992846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 36.46
€ 42.99
€ 36.46
Hardcover. "Planet Earth" is regarded as a wildlife TV series, and its magic lies in its photography. This title features the "Planet Earth" images. Accompanying the images, it includes thought-provoking captions by "Planet Earth" series producer Alastair Fothergill, along with quotes from the wildlife and conservation world. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx 200 colour photos. BIC Classification: AJC; RNKH; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 214 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1072. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing some light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0008749
- ISBN
- 9781846073465
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Our oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life-growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. This book tells stories of jellyfish both attractive and deadly while illuminating many interesting and unusual facts about their behaviors and environmental adaptations. Num Pages: 456 pages, 16 colour plates, 1 halftone, 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226213033
- ISBN
- 9780226213033
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.20
€ 26.99
€ 22.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, charts, tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: JP; KNB; RBP; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 354. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012254
- ISBN
- 9781856491624
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Drawing on extensive research, this study provides an overview of the causes and consequences of the loss of natural resources. It explores key ecosystems (forests, marine systems, wetlands) and examines the management challenges involved in protecting these systems from destruction. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 475. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012531
- ISBN
- 9781853831812
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. David Ehrenfeld ranges far and wide in this book to provide a coherent vision of our relationship with Nature - its many aspects and implications - as our century opens into the next millenium. He warns of our heedless destruction of our environment and proposes solutions for a new era. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012683
- ISBN
- 9780195096378
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. An eloquent introduction to the ethical and philosophical values at stake in biological conservation, this book familiarizes readers with the general issues and possible solutions to the problems societies face in simultaneously conserving nature and promoting culture. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 259 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231079013
- ISBN
- 9780231079013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Paperback. Draws together a large amount of research on different animals. This book provides examples and case studies. It is suitable for those who work with or study animals in captivity. Series: UFAW Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064076
- ISBN
- 9780632064076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.19
€ 82.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; RNKH; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 96 x 14. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869663865
- ISBN
- 9781869663865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.77
€ 18.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Describes the water crisis-national and global, present and future - and then presents options for saving water through conservation, creating a water-wise landscape, and creating water-conserving systems. This book offers illustrated instructions on creating systems to reuse greywater, harvest rainwater, and set up a waterless composting toilet. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: RNFD; RNK; WK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 276 x 27. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Workman Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612121697
- ISBN
- 9781612121697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.89
€ 30.99
€ 24.89
Hardcover. Take readers on Dinerstein's - one of conservation's key scientists, unlikely journey to conservation's frontiers, from early research in Nepal to recent expeditions as head of Conservation Science at the World Wildlife Fund. Along the way, each locale is brought to life by the author's vivid descriptions, amusing stories, and poetic voice. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559635783
- ISBN
- 9781559635783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.76
€ 38.99
€ 35.76
Paperback. The conclusions of the Global Biodiversity Assessment are presented in this 1995 Summary for Policy-Makers. Editor(s): Heywood, V. H.; Watson, R.T.; Baste, I.; Dias, B.; Gamez, R.; Reid, W.; Ruark, Gibbons. Num Pages: 56 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521564809
- ISBN
- 9780521564809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.86
€ 59.86