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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardback. Written from the International Conference on Environment, this volume discusses strategies to minimize environmental threats. The need for interdisciplinary collaboration on a global scale is emphasized, and the book presents a step forward in this direction. Editor(s): Gokcekus, Huseyin; Umut, Turker; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 1555 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, 300 black & white tables, biogr. BIC Classification: RGL; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 69. Weight in Grams: 2742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
1555
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540959908
ISBN
9783540959908
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 387.76

Effects of global warming on the physical, chemical, ecological structure and function and biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems are not well understood and there are many opinions on how to adapt aquatic environments to global warming in order to minimize the negative effects of climate change. Editor(s): Goldman, Charles R.; Kumagai, Michio; Robarts, Richard D. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RBKF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119968665
ISBN
9781119968665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.01

Paperback. In describing the geomorphological heritage of Scotland, this volume offers an account of how the natural environment responded - in terms of landforms, processes and plant communities - to severe climatic change as the Quaternary era progressed. Editor(s): Gordon, John Ewart; Sutherland, Donald G. Series: Geological Conservation Review Series (Closed). Num Pages: 695 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1696.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Number of pages
695
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412488405
ISBN
9780412488405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 366.71

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Seminar on Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Earthquakes and Needs for Future Cooperative Research, held in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-17 May 2000 Editor(s): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimos A. (Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, Greece); Okay, Nilgun. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402006531
ISBN
9781402006531
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.52

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Seminar on Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Earthquakes and Needs for Future Cooperative Research, held in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-17 May 2000 Editor(s): Gorur, Naci; Papadopoulos, Gerassimos A. (Institute of Geodynamics, National Observatory of Athens, Greece); Okay, Nilgun. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402006548
ISBN
9781402006548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 125.02

Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844076208
ISBN
9781844076208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.12

Hardback. This text contains articles grouped according to the broad headings of hydrology, non-linear diffusion and soil physics, geophysical methods, mathematical analysis of inverse and ill-posed problems and parallel algorithms for inverse problems. Editor(s): Gottlieb, Johannes; DuChateau, Paul. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792340898
ISBN
9780792340898
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.33

Hardback. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Strategies and Techniques for the Investigation and Monitoring of Contaminated Sites Editor(s): Gottlieb, Johannes; Hotzl, Heinz; Huck, Karin; Niessner, Reinhard (Institute of Hydrochemistry, Technical University of Munich, Germany). Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792347828
ISBN
9780792347828
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.70

Hardback. Based on the readings of SCIAMACHY -- a passive remote sensing spectrometer observing backscattered, reflected, transmitted or emitted radiation from the atmosphere and Earth's surface -- this volume presents a global measurement of various trace gases in the troposphere and stratosphere. Editor(s): Gottwald, Manfred; Bovensmann, Heinrich. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048198955
ISBN
9789048198955
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.71

Hardback. A compilation of chapters that represent a wide spectrum of artificial neural networks (ANNs) applications in hydrology. This volume includes chapters dealing with preliminary aspects as well as advanced features of ANNs. Editor(s): Govindaraju, R. S.; Rao, A. Ramachandra. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792362265
ISBN
9780792362265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.97

Hardback. Based on the workshop "Emission of Chemical Species and Aerosols into the Atmosphere", held in Paris in June 2001. Containing papers of this workshop, this book is divided into 12 chapters, dealing with inventories of emissions related to anthropogenic emissions or biomass burning, emissions from vegetation and soils, and more. Editor(s): Granier, Claire; Artaxo, Paulo; Reeves, Claire E. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 560 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 67 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1096.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402021664
ISBN
9781402021664
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 358.44

Hardback. Presenting case studies on risk communication, this book provides technical and philosophical introductions to risk communication and risk management and research in risk communication. It also addresses the issue of the special circumstances for environmental and health risk communication in central and eastern Europe. Editor(s): Gray, Philip C.R.; Stern, Richard M. (European Centre for Environment and Health, Bilthoven, The Netherlands); Biocca, Marco. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCC; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792345190
ISBN
9780792345190
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.50

Hardback. Comprises a collection of 40 chapters by experts dealing with the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, visualisation and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to coastal and marine environments around the world. This book is aimed primarily at the practising marine and coastal zone manager. Editor(s): Green, David R.; King, Stephen D. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 616 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1039.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792356868
ISBN
9780792356868
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 416.37

Hardback. Describes how some organisations are going, or have tried to go, beyond requirements to arrive at more solid environmental achievements. Editor(s): Green, Ken; Groenewegen, P.D.; Hofman, Peter S. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368045
ISBN
9780792368045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

hardcover. This text contains new concepts and systems approaches of use for the management of rangeland resources by the people that live there and the institutions and organizations that support them. Editor(s): Grice, A.C.; Hodgkinson, K.C. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995236
ISBN
9780851995236
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.53

Paperback. Editor(s): Grinderud, Knut; Rasmussen, Haakon; Nilsen, Steinar; Lillethun, Arvid; Holten, Atle; Sanderud, Oystein. Num Pages: 212 pages, colour photos, maps & illus. BIC Classification: RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 269 x 246 x 12. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Tapir Academic Press Norway
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9788251924269
ISBN
9788251924269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.48

Paperback. In September 1996, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), prohibiting nuclear explosions worldwide, in all environments. This book on Hydroacoustic Monitoring of the CTBT summarizes the research in the field. Editor(s): Groot-Hedlin, Catherine de; Orcutt, John. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 216 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBKC; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 455.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764365387
ISBN
9783764365387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Hardback. Advancements in digital sensor technology, digital image analysis techniques, as well as computer software and hardware have brought together the fields of computer vision and photogrammetry. This book offers a comprehensive selection of contributions, treating theoretical as well as implementational issues. Editor(s): Gruen, Armin; Kuebler, Olaf; Agouris, Peggy. Series: Monte Verita. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGV; TTB; UNC; UYQV; UYS; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
331
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764352646
ISBN
9783764352646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.42

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Ravello, Italy, 8-17 November 1999 Editor(s): Gruntfest, Eve; Handmer, John. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 340 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368250
ISBN
9780792368250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 247.07

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Ravello, Italy, 8-17 November 1999 Editor(s): Gruntfest, Eve; Handmer, John. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 340 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792368267
ISBN
9780792368267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 244.63

Paperback. Oil and Gas Resources in China addresses long-range planning for developments in oil and gas resource technology, up to the year 2050. The text analyzes the laws governing the development of science and technology, and describes the impact it has on the modernization process. Editor(s): Guangding, Liu; Yang, Changchun; Hao, Tianyao; Luo, Xiaorong. Num Pages: 111 pages, 17 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KNB; PHVG; RBGK; RBGL; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 208 x 10. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
111
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642139031
ISBN
9783642139031
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.05

Paperback. Editor(s): Gunawardena, E. R. N.; Gopal, Brij; Kotagama, Hemesiri. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FK; KNBW; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138663886
ISBN
9781138663886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.94

Hardback. Provides an analysis of European efforts to implement and secure global action on climate change, and how this relates to wider questions about the role of European and global sustainability. This book also looks at the underlying theoretical disputes that led to a wide range of divergent standpoints within the EU. Editor(s): Gupta, Joyeeta; Grubb, M. J. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCN; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792364665
ISBN
9780792364665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.44

Hardback. Editor(s): Gutierrez-Lopez, Gustavo F.; Alamilla-Beltran, Liliana; Del Pilar Buera, Maria; Welti-Chanes, Jorge; Parada Arias, Efren; Barbosa-Canovas, Gustavo V. Series: Food Engineering Series. Num Pages: 697 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, 79 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
697
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493925773
ISBN
9781493925773
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.61

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