Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Results 7181 - 7200 of 7491
Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
The book advances knowledge about climate change adaptation practices through a series of case studies. It presents important evidence about adaptation practices in agriculture, businesses, the coastal zone, community services, disaster management, ecosystems, indigneous populations, and settlements and infrastructure. Editor(s): Palutikof, Jean P.; Boulter, Sarah L.; Barnett, Jon; Rissik, David. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 190 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118845011
- ISBN
- 9781118845011
Condition: New
€ 144.74
€ 144.74
Adaptation is the poor cousin of the climate change challenge - the glamour of international debate is around global mitigation agreements, while the bottom-up activities of adaptation, carried out in community halls and local government offices, are often overlooked. Editor(s): Palutikof, Jean P.; Boulter, Sarah L.; Ash, Andrew J.; Stafford Smith, Mark; Parry, Martin; Waschka, Marie; Guitart, Daniela. Num Pages: 386 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470674963
- ISBN
- 9780470674963
Condition: New
€ 170.46
€ 170.46
Paperback. Contains a diverse collection of reviews in conservation biology and scientific, policy, and management implications, including reviews in the following areas: The Marine Mammal Protection Act at 40: Status, recovery, and future of US marine mammals; and translocation of imperiled species under changing climates. Editor(s): Ostfeld, Richard S.; Schlesinger, W. H. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RNB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 5. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573318839
- ISBN
- 9781573318839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.88
€ 133.88
Paperback. Tipping points are thresholds of profound changes in natural or social conditions with considerable (largely unforecastable) consequences. This book explores the scientific, economic, social, and spiritual and creative approaches to identifying and anticipating tipping points so that societies can adapt to more sustainable ways of living. Editor(s): O'Riordan, Timothy; Lenton, Timothy. Series: British Academy Original Paperbacks. Num Pages: 300 pages, 15 figures. BIC Classification: JFFR; KCA; KCS; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197265536
- ISBN
- 9780197265536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.26
€ 53.26
Paperback. Editor(s): O'Neill, Karen M.; Abs, Daniel J. van. Num Pages: 250 pages, 10 photographs, 14 maps, 11 figures, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR; RPC; TNF; TQ. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813573762
- ISBN
- 9780813573762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.61
€ 52.61
Paperback. This volume documents and analyses the experiences of the urban periphery in three developing nationsIndia, Nepal, and Bangladeshin terms of water security and access, adaptation to climate change, and urban expansion. Editor(s): Narain, Vishal; Prakash, Anjal. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 maps, 44 diagrams, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1FM; JFFS; KNBW; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199464166
- ISBN
- 9780199464166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.49
€ 64.49
The Other Saber-tooths. Scimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere....
. Ed(S): Naples, Virginia L.; Martin, Larry D...
Richly illustrated and featuring the latest information on scimitar-tooth cats of the New World, The Other Saber-tooths is an engaging and comprehensive collection of information about these fascinating felines that will appeal to paleontologists and anyone else interested in the prehistoric world. Editor(s): Naples, Virginia L.; Martin, Larry D.; Babiarz, John P. Num Pages: 252 pages, 132, 65 colour illustrations, 65 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV; RBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 285 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801896644
- ISBN
- 9780801896644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.84
€ 133.84
Urban policy makers are increasingly striving to strengthen the economic competitiveness of their cities. Currently, they do that mainly in the field of the creative knowledge economy - arts, media, entertainment, creative business services, architecture, publishing, design; and ICT, R&D, finance, and law. Editor(s): Musterd, Sako; Kovacs, Zoltan. Num Pages: 358 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470675038
- ISBN
- 9780470675038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.80
€ 147.80
With the continual growth of the world's urban population, biodiversity in towns and cities will play a critical role in global biodiversity. This is the first book to provide an overview of international developments in urban biodiversity and sustainable design. Editor(s): Muller, Norbert; Werner, Peter; Kelcey, J. G. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 648 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG; PSAF; RNCB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1284.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332667
- ISBN
- 9781444332667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 231.98
€ 231.98
hardcover. Editor(s): Mosquera-Losada, M. R. (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain); McAdam, J. (Queen's University, Belfast, UK); Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A. (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930011
- ISBN
- 9781845930011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 324.68
€ 324.68
Building Community Capacity for Tourism Development
. Ed(S): Moscardo, G. (James Cook University,...
A lack of entrepreneurial capacity, limited understanding of tourism markets and a lack of community understanding of tourism and its impacts have been identified as barriers to effective tourism development in peripheral regions. This book provides an analysis of this issue within tourism development practice. Editor(s): Moscardo, G. (James Cook University, Australia). Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBS; KNSG; RGC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934477
- ISBN
- 9781845934477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.74
€ 139.74
Paperback. A must read follow up to the highly successful Ten Commitments book. Editor(s): Morton, Steve; Lindenmayer, David; Dovers, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages, Photographs and line art. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486301676
- ISBN
- 9781486301676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.89
€ 58.89
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.12
€ 239.12
Paperback. Addresses the need for a solid understanding of fluvial processes and aquatic ecology in order to predict both river and salmonid response to restoration projects. This volume will be of interest to geomorphologists, aquatic biologists, civil engineers, planners, and all those interested in the interface of science and policy. Editor(s): Montgomery, David; Bolton, Susan; Booth, Derek; Wall, Leslie. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295982953
- ISBN
- 9780295982953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.09
€ 60.09
Using river basin case studies in a variety of contexts, this book provides an overview of how societies have gradually developed their water resources and furthers our understanding of how such resources can be managed successfully or unsuccessfully. Editor(s): Molle, Francois; Wester, P. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 71 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; RBKF; RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935382
- ISBN
- 9781845935382
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 200.96
€ 200.96
The Ecological Modernisation Reader. Environmental Reform in Theory an...
. Ed(S): Mol, Arthur P. J.; Sonnenfeld, David...
Paperback. Editor(s): Mol, Arthur P. J.; Sonnenfeld, David A.; Spaargaren, Gert. Num Pages: 558 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFS; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 558
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415453714
- ISBN
- 9780415453714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.91
€ 71.91
Hardback. The essays in this volume provide a multi-disciplinary analysis of the ways in which our loyalties to democracy and the environment confront and mutually reinforce one another in theory and practice. Editor(s): Minteer, Ben A.; Taylor, Bob Pepperman. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPS; JPHV; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742515222
- ISBN
- 9780742515222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.95
€ 205.95
Paperback. This volume is a co-operative venture of the Global Ecological Integrity Project and the Earth Charter Initiative. Many chapters originate from an international conference held in June 2000, in which representatives of the Earth Charter Initiative took part. Editor(s): Miller, Peter; Westra, Laura. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512863
- ISBN
- 9780742512863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.07
€ 63.07
Hardback. This volume is a co-operative venture of the Global Ecological Integrity Project and the Earth Charter Initiative. Many chapters originate from an international conference held in June 2000, in which representatives of the Earth Charter Initiative took part. Editor(s): Miller, Peter; Westra, Laura. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742512856
- ISBN
- 9780742512856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.40
€ 183.40
paperback. Editor(s): Meyer, Han; Bobbink, Inge; Nijhuis, Steffen. Num Pages: 200 pages, colour photographs & maps throughout. BIC Classification: 1DDN; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- American Planning Association United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781932364866
- ISBN
- 9781932364866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62