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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardcover. Deals with the topic of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR). This book provides an overview of the subject and looks at the role of governments, NGOs, academics and corporate sectors in community based disaster risk reduction. It examines experiences from Asian and African countries. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 768.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857248671
ISBN
9780857248671
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.18

Hardcover. This is one of the first books to focus on explicit linkages between the changing environment and disasters and suggests proactive approaches towards disaster management. A ready-reference for field practitioners it covers areas such as elements of environmental entry, impacts of environment and disaster, strategies, planning and the way forward. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Tran, Phong. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 369 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 692.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
369
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857248657
ISBN
9780857248657
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.07

Paperback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781901595
ISBN
9781781901595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.87

Hardback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781848559066
ISBN
9781848559066
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.93

Hardback. Water is the key to human civilization. Most of the ancient civilization had its roots to river basins, where people-water interaction was the key aspect. This book offers analytical case studies on different aspects of water communities, which is defined as the human-water interaction process. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Thaitakoo, Danai. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 210 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849506984
ISBN
9781849506984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.82

Hardback. All forms of tourism have impacts on the natural environment. The impacts of ecotourism tend to be concentrated in areas of highest conservation value, hence the need to manage and minimize these. Editor(s): Buckley, Ralf. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNT; RP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1039.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851998107
ISBN
9780851998107
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 271.92

Paperback. All forms of tourism have impacts on the natural environment. This book considers the impact of off-road vehicles, recreational boats and activities such as hiking and camping on destination areas, as well as impacts particular to specific ecosystems such as marine, polar and mountain environments. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 896.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845934569
ISBN
9781845934569
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 51.85

Paperback. Principles and Practices. Series: CABI Tourism Texts. 384 pages, Illustrations. Focussing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics and potential environmental impacts both positive and negative of this sector. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNT. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 20. Weight: 916.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845934576
ISBN
9781845934576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 40.41

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936655
ISBN
9781845936655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.57

Hardcover. Num Pages: 358 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, 70 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX; RGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 899.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662502952
ISBN
9783662502952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.35
€ 126.73

Paperback. Covers properties of subsurface materials, types of foundations and methods of construction, selection of foundation type and basis for design, and design of foundations and earth-retaining structures. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations, map, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1012.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1974
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471675853
ISBN
9780471675853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 275.42

hardcover. Overs the years, the world was filled with fabulous creatures. There were wooly elephants and rhinos, saber-toothed cats, great wolves and lions, giant tortoises - and in Australia giant lizards. Megalania was one of those. This title tells the story of these amazing lizards and the world in which they lived. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 210 pages, 47 b&w photos, 46 figures. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253343741
ISBN
9780253343741
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.10

Paperback. Metamorphic Crystallization investigates the upper regions of the crystalline Earth, where countless solid-state chemical changes have taken place during the long history of the planet. The exploration proceeds in five stages. Num Pages: 530 pages, line drawings, halftones. BIC Classification: PHVG; PNV; RBGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 231 x 31. Weight in Grams: 776.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
530
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471942146
ISBN
9780471942146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 336.09

Hardback. Editor(s): Simmons, Ralph. Num Pages: 133 pages. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634842914
ISBN
9781634842914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.74
€ 146.90

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813536811
ISBN
9780813536811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 49.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: RG. Dimension: 148 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674970809
ISBN
9780674970809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.27

Hardcover. Num Pages: 371 pages, colour illus, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RN; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 182 x 29. Weight in Grams: 984.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
371
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594549519
ISBN
9781594549519
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.86
€ 130.67

Hardcover. Editor(s): Ehrlich, Hermann; Pallela, Ramjee. Num Pages: 381 pages, 283 black & white illustrations, 36 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, 74 col. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVW73; RBKC; RGBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 185 x 27. Weight in Grams: 956.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9788132227922
ISBN
9788132227922
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.49

Hardcover. Editor(s): Osborne, Ramon. Num Pages: 114 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 231 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634847315
ISBN
9781634847315
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.57
€ 131.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 77 pages, tables. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 7. Weight in Grams: 144.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
77
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604566277
ISBN
9781604566277
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.97
€ 42.80

Hardcover. Presents a research led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of topological data structures. This book discusses the relevant techniques and applications at a level and format that is suitable for the non computer scientist. Editor(s): Rana, Sanjay. Num Pages: 214 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 579.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470851517
ISBN
9780470851517
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.06

Paperback. This Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and controversies that have shaped Modern China. Covering a range of social issues, Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's most populous nation, with a new acknowledgement of China's changing foreign policy, and its unique engagement with the internet. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, 12 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: HBJ; JF; JP; RG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 113 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 132.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
New
SKU
9780198753704
ISBN
9780198753704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.38

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442207981
ISBN
9781442207981
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 14.48

Paperback. Crown Jewels: Five Great National Parks Around the World and the Challenges They Face takes a look at the impediments facing national parks from rapid environmental change, worldwide economic recession, and political pressures of varying degree. Editor(s): Delehanty, Randolph. Num Pages: 160 pages, 100 colour plates. BIC Classification: RNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
American Association of Museums United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933253732
ISBN
9781933253732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.26

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