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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
€ 157.92
€ 157.92
Paperback. This groundbreaking book examines the links between migration and the United States' ongoing economic and demographic revolution. Utilizing an explicitly geographic perspective, the contributors highlight the crucial role played by scale and spatial context in both immigration and internal migration. Editor(s): Pandit, Kavita; Withers, Suzanne Davies. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847693931
- ISBN
- 9780847693931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.39
€ 102.39
Society is increasingly affected by climate impacts, from prolonged water shortages to damaging coastal floods and wildfires. Scientists studying climate variations are eager to have their knowledge used in adaptive decision making. To achieve this, science and society must engage productively around complex management and policy challenges. Editor(s): Parris, Adam; Garfin, Gregg. Series: Wiley Works. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: PN; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118474792
- ISBN
- 9781118474792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.11
€ 144.11
Paperback. Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Editor(s): Plant, Jane, CBE; Voulvoulis, Nick; Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala. Num Pages: 356 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 260 x 16. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742600
- ISBN
- 9780470742600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.20
€ 106.20
Paperback. Editor(s): Pol, F. van der; Nederlof, E. S. Num Pages: 88 pages, b/w photos, tables & maps. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789460220944
- ISBN
- 9789460220944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.45
€ 37.99
€ 25.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Prothero, Donald R.; Berggren, William A. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 584 pages, 200 illus. BIC Classification: RBP; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691633954
- ISBN
- 9780691633954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.74
€ 381.74
Hardback. The marine Eocene-Oligocene transition of 34 million years ago was a critical turning point in Earth's climatic history, when the warm, high-diversity 'greenhouse' world of the early Eocene ceded to the glacial, 'icehouse' conditions of the early Oligocene. This book surveys the advances in stratigraphic and paleontological research. Editor(s): Prothero, Donald R.; Ivany, Linda C.; Nesbitt, Elizabeth A. Num Pages: 560 pages, 186 line, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127165
- ISBN
- 9780231127165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.72
€ 153.72
Hardback. This book explores international trends in naming and contributes to the growing field of critical onomastic enquiry. The contributors to this publication examine why names are not only symbols of a person or place, but also manifestations of cultural, linguistic and social heritage in their own right. Editor(s): Puzey, Guy; Kostanski, Laura. Series: Multilingual Matters. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB; RGC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783094912
- ISBN
- 9781783094912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.06
€ 192.06
The Water Framework Directive. Ecological and Chemical Status Monitori...
. Ed(S): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Borchers,...
The Water Framework Directive imposes wide scale monitoring programs for all waters to achieve "good status" objectives by 2015. Editor(s): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Borchers, Ulrich; Thompson, Clive; Simonart, Tristan. Series: Water Quality Measurements. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QFE; LNKJ; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470518366
- ISBN
- 9780470518366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 305.36
€ 305.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Rabb, Theodore K.; Rotberg, Robert I. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTK; JPA; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691642598
- ISBN
- 9780691642598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.39
€ 170.39
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management
. Ed(S): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Fr...
Hardback. There is increasing pressure on the forestry industry to adopt sustainable practices. This book reviews thinking about scientifically based indicators, and sustainable management of natural forests and plantations. Editor(s): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Franc, A. (ENGREF, France). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 427 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993928
- ISBN
- 9780851993928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
hardcover. Reviews how vegetation and soils act as naturally occurring buffers which use up the gases responsible for global warming and the greenhouse effect. This book provides information on the importance of these sinks, how they may respond to increased greenhouse gas emissions, how we can protect them and how they can help us mitigate climate change. Editor(s): Reay, Dave; Hewitt, Nick; Smith, K.; Grace, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBP; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931896
- ISBN
- 9781845931896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
hardcover. Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. Editor(s): Reddy, K. R.; Hodges, H.F. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNPG; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1.
- SKU
- V9780851994390
- ISBN
- 9780851994390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. This volume contains papers from an international conference held by the British Society of Soil Science in Edinburgh in September 1999. It includes exploration of the results of recent research studies examining how organic matter functions in soils. Editor(s): Rees, R. M.; etc.; Ball, B. (Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh); Watson, C. (Scottish Agricultural College, Aberdeen); Campbell, C. (Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen). Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994659
- ISBN
- 9780851994659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
This comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers, government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned about the future of these captivating species. Editor(s): Reynolds, John E., III; Perrin, William F.; Reeves, Randall R.; Montgomery, Suzanne; Ragen, Timothy J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 39, 31 black & white halftones, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW73; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801882555
- ISBN
- 9780801882555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.71
€ 76.71
Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this Second Edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well. Editor(s): Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405160674
- ISBN
- 9781405160674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.76
€ 59.76
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises
. Ed(S): Rostal, David C.; McCoy, Earl D.; Mu...
Hardback. Richard TracyTracey D. TubervilleMichael TumaThane Wibbels Editor(s): Rostal, David C.; McCoy, Earl D.; Mushinsky, Henry R. Num Pages: 208 pages, 49, 19 black & white halftones, 30 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVW5; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413778
- ISBN
- 9781421413778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.29
€ 88.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Rotberg, Robert I.; Rabb, Theodore K. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBA; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691642413
- ISBN
- 9780691642413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.50
€ 151.50
Hardback. Editor(s): Schaer, Jean-Paul; Rodgers, John. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 999.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691637747
- ISBN
- 9780691637747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.72
€ 208.72
Swiss Competences in River Engineering and Restoration
. Ed(S): Schleiss, Anton J.; Speerli, Jurg; P...
Mixed media pr. Editor(s): Schleiss, Anton J.; Speerli, Jurg; Pfammatter, Roger. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF; TNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138026766
- ISBN
- 9781138026766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.00
€ 101.00
hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995939
- ISBN
- 9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 305.00
€ 305.00
hardcover. The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. A literature of great historical interest exists, and this is analysed in this book alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation. Editor(s): Selwood, E. B.; Durrance, E. M.; Bristow, C.M. Num Pages: 328 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; RBG; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859895293
- ISBN
- 9780859895293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.40
€ 144.40
Highlights South and Central American approaches to wildlife conservation and documents the state and the historical development of a Latin American conservation and management strategy. This book addresses the threats to bio-diversity caused by ranching, fishing, and hunting and assesses the benefits and risks of continued human use of wildlife. Editor(s): Silvius, Kirsten M.; Bodmer, Richard E.; Fragoso, Jose M. V. Num Pages: 464 pages, 58 line drawings, 2 halftones, 3 color figs, 73 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127820
- ISBN
- 9780231127820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.86€ 105.65
€ 138.86
€ 105.65