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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Paperback. Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? This title explores the water in the West, and explains why America built the dam that made Lake Powell and others like it and then allowed its citizens to become dependent on their benefits, which were always temporary. Num Pages: 304 pages, 21 b/w photographs, 4 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RNFD; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520268029
ISBN
9780520268029
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.43

Hardcover. Presents an examination of the use of maps for wayfinding. This book considers maps whose makers employed the smallest of scales to envision the broadest of human stages. It looks at maps that are at the opposite end of the scale from cosmological and world maps. It shows ways in which certain maps can be linked to particular events in history. Editor(s): Akerman, James R.; Karrow, Robert W. Num Pages: 336 pages, 198 colour plates. BIC Classification: AGC; HBT; RGS; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 222 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1912.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226010755
ISBN
9780226010755
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 83.61

Hardcover. Presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This title discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. It features a companion website with MATLAB[registered] exercises and treatments of several key topics. Series: International Geophysics. Num Pages: 552 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 930. 552 pages, illustrations. Presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology, and explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists. This title discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change. It features a companion website with MATLAB[registered] exercises and treatments of several key topics. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 33. Weight: 860.
Publisher
Academic Press
Number of pages
552
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780123848666
ISBN
9780123848666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.28

Paperback. This text provides a thorough treatment of environmental engineering. It presents the scientific foundation for understanding environmental concepts that are applied to water, air and solid hazardous wastes. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RN; TB; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471243137
ISBN
9780471243137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 214.65

Paperback. Geodesy is the science that deals with the Earth's figure and the interrelationship of selected points on its surface. This is the only book on the market designed to provide readers with an introduction to geodesy without the usual emphasis on complex mathematics. Describes such positioning techniques as horizontal and vertical geodetic datums. Series: Wiley Series in Surveying & Boundary Control. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RGY. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471166603
ISBN
9780471166603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 137.26

Paperback. Weaving together stories from elite science, cutting-edge technology, and popular culture, Fleming examines issues of health and navigation in the 1830s, drought in the 1890s, aircraft safety in the 1930s, and world conflict since the 1940s. Series: Columbia Studies in International and Global History. Num Pages: 344 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: PDX; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144131
ISBN
9780231144131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.56

Hardback. Weaving together stories from elite science, cutting-edge technology, and popular culture, Fleming examines issues of health and navigation in the 1830s, drought in the 1890s, aircraft safety in the 1930s, and world conflict since the 1940s. Series: Columbia Studies in International and Global History. Num Pages: 344 pages, 43 illus. BIC Classification: RBP; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144124
ISBN
9780231144124
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.30

Hardback. Wetlands - swamp, marsh, bayou, tundra and bog - are places that are rarely visited and often misunderstood but they have, in fact, conspicuous roles in the physical, biological and cultural geography of the world. Num Pages: 437 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RGBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 193 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1226.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
437
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405198417
ISBN
9781405198417
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.59

Paperback. Wetlands - swamp, marsh, bayou, tundra and bog - are places that are rarely visited and often misunderstood but they have, in fact, conspicuous roles in the physical, biological and cultural geography of the world. Num Pages: 437 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RGBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 246 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1062.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
437
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405198424
ISBN
9781405198424
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.10

Hardback. Facing ecological data sets of unprecedented size and complexity, environmental scientists are struggling to understand and exploit powerful statistical tools for making sense of ecological processes. This work introduces them to these methods in modeling and computation. It also describes how complexity can motivate a shift to Bayesian methods. Num Pages: 632 pages, 163 line illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 210 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1680.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
632
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691121789
ISBN
9780691121789
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.30
€ 90.50

Hardcover. Identifying trees and shrubs by their scientific name is an essential component of the professional skills of foresters and other types of environmental scientists. This book is an ideal guide for learning procedures as well as a reference book for field use. Num Pages: 624 pages, 550 line drawings, glossaries, references, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KB; GBC; PSAB; PSTS; RGBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471161585
ISBN
9780471161585
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 233.46

Hardcover. Africa s Information Revolution was recently announced as the 2016 prizewinner of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences - congratulations to the authors James T. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; 1HFMS; JFD; KCM; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118751329
ISBN
9781118751329
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.17

Hardcover. Each year, thousands of people experiencing flu-like symptoms due to poor air quality and ventilation in the workplace. Other indoor environment dangers that can affect the health of workers range from exposed asbestos insulation to subtle psychological dangers such as limited sunlight. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471292289
ISBN
9780471292289
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 227.13

Hardcover. Editor(s): Livingston, James V. Num Pages: 201 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
201
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594545696
ISBN
9781594545696
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 278.00
€ 189.05

Paperback. Iinvestigates and clarifies the murky evolution of waste treatment -- in a time when community water quality can no longer be taken for granted. Series: Nature | History | Society. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNH; TQSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774812924
ISBN
9780774812924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.08

Hardcover. Editor(s): Zaleski, Jamie D. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
100
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626184763
ISBN
9781626184763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.54
€ 70.23

Hardback. BIC Classification: RN. Dimension: 174 x 216. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520292246
ISBN
9780520292246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Paperback.
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774817028
ISBN
9780774817028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 15. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816681082
ISBN
9780816681082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 11. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPF; JPQB; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816677313
ISBN
9780816677313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.82

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