Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Are extreme weather events becoming more common? How do extreme weather events impact society? This book represents a step forwards in developing a set of information about changes in extreme events by providing a review of the problems in data availability, quality and analysis. Editor(s): Karl, Thomas R.; Nicholls, Neville; Ghazi, Anver. Num Pages: 349 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from CLIMATIC CHANGE, 42:1, 1999
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357117
- ISBN
- 9780792357117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.52
€ 190.52
Rheology and Deformation of the Lithosphere at Continental Margins
. Ed(S): Karner, Garry D.; Taylor, Brian; Dri...
Paperback. This book explores the current cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in lithospheric rheology and provides a broad summary of the rheology and deformation of the continental lithosphere in both extensional and compressional settings. Individual chapters explore contemporary research resulting from laboratory, observational, and theoretical experiments. Editor(s): Karner, Garry D.; Taylor, Brian; Driscoll, Neal W.; Kohlstedt, David L. Series: Margins Theoretical and Experimental Earth Science Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, 123 figures, 15 color figures. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127394
- ISBN
- 9780231127394
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.48€ 42.14
€ 53.48
€ 42.14
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.96
€ 272.96
Paperback. Traditionally, environmental policy in most countries is based on command and control and on the more modern economic instruments. This work explores these approaches and the related instruments extend environmental diffusion, collaborative agreements, and service and infrastructure instruments. Editor(s): Kaufmann-Hayoz, Ruth; Gutscher, Heinz. Series: SPP - Schwerpunktprogramm Umwelt. Num Pages: 364 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCM; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764362522
- ISBN
- 9783764362522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Die Stadt der kurzen Wege: Alltags- und Wohnmobilität in Berliner Sta...
. Ed(S): Kemper, Franz-Josef; Kulke, Elmar; S...
paperback. Editor(s): Kemper, Franz-Josef; Kulke, Elmar; Schulz, Marlies. Series: Quartiersforschung. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHB; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 265.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531193823
- ISBN
- 9783531193823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.21
€ 74.21
Integrated River Basin Management Through Decentralization
. Ed(S): Kemper, Karin E. (The World Bank); B...
Hardback. Drawing on a worldwide survey of river basin organizations, this book examines how institutional arrangements for managing water resources at the river-basin level have been designed and implemented, the impetus for these arrangements, and what institutional features appear to be associated with greater or lesser success in river basin management. Editor(s): Kemper, Karin E. (The World Bank); Blomquist, William (Professor); Dinar, Ariel. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540283546
- ISBN
- 9783540283546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.72
€ 190.72
IUTAM Symposlum on Developments in Geophysical Turbulence
. Ed(S): Kerr, Robert M.; Kimura, Yoshifumi
hardcover. Held at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, June 16-19, 1998 Editor(s): Kerr, Robert M.; Kimura, Yoshifumi. Series: Fluid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TGMF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366737
- ISBN
- 9780792366737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.02
€ 193.02
Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644974
- ISBN
- 9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.11
€ 53.99
€ 51.11
hardcover. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. Editor(s): Kijne, J.W.; Barker, R.; Molden, D.; Kijine, J.W. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliog references. BIC Classification: RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996691
- ISBN
- 9780851996691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardback. Editor(s): Kilchenmann, Andre; Schwarz-v.Raumer, Hans-Georg. BIC Classification: RGW. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540632313
- ISBN
- 9783540632313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.57
€ 100.57
Paperback. Editor(s): King, Chi-Yu; Scarpa, Roberto. Series: Earth Evolution Sciences. BIC Classification: RBK. Dimension: 0 x 0. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Vieweg+Teubner Verlag
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783528089948
- ISBN
- 9783528089948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.30
€ 64.30
Seismic Hazard and Building Vulnerability in Post-Soviet Central Asian...
. Ed(S): King, Stephanie A.; Khalturin, Vital...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Earthquake Risk Management Strategies for Post-Soviet Central Asian Republics: Avoiding Repetition of 1988 Sakhalin Disasters, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, 22-25 October 1996 Editor(s): King, Stephanie A.; Khalturin, Vitaly, I.; Tucker, B.E. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355878
- ISBN
- 9780792355878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Paperback. Editor(s): Kinnear, Susan; Charters, Kate; Vitartas, Peter. Num Pages: 472 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCP; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790829099
- ISBN
- 9783790829099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.65
€ 126.65
Hardback. Describes the concept of "clean technology" as an approach for protecting the environment by preventing pollution at source, minimizing waste, and reducing energy use. Early chapters review the general effects and economics of industrial pollution. Editor(s): Kirkwood, Ralph; Longley, A. J. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751400373
- ISBN
- 9780751400373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.55
€ 247.55
Hardback. Editor(s): Kirmer, Anita; Tischew, Sabine. Num Pages: colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: AMV; JPQB; PSAF; RNF; RNK; RPC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783835101036
- ISBN
- 9783835101036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.49
€ 101.49
paperback. Editor(s): Klemmer, Paul; Hinterberger, Friedrich (Sustainable Europe Research Institute, Austria). Series: Wuppertal Texte. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: RNF; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764361389
- ISBN
- 9783764361389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.33
€ 58.33
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Issyk-Kul Lake: Evaluation of the Environmental State and its Remediation, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, on 25-28 September 2000 Editor(s): Klerkz, Jean; Imanackunov, Beishen. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 286 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCK; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008993
- ISBN
- 9781402008993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.21
€ 188.21
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Issyk-Kul Lake: Evaluation of the Environmental State and its Remediation, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, on 25-28 September 2000 Editor(s): Klerkz, Jean; Imanackunov, Beishen. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 286 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCK; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009006
- ISBN
- 9781402009006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.57
€ 187.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Klopatek, Jeffrey M.; Gardner, Robert H. Num Pages: 417 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; PSAF; RPC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 417
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461268048
- ISBN
- 9781461268048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.66
€ 186.66
Hardback. Systematically addressing the drivers, the tools, and sector-specific elements that play a role in the field of sustainable development, this text begins with a general introduction to eco-efficiency and the related challenges to industry in its implementation. It then presents 23 case studies. Editor(s): Klostermann, Judith E.M.; Tukker, Arnold. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347613
- ISBN
- 9780792347613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.86
€ 190.86
Hardback. Editor(s): Knez, Martin; Slabe, Tadej. Series: Cave and Karst Systems of the World. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWYV; RBGD; TNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 24. Weight in Grams: 925.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319212029
- ISBN
- 9783319212029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.55
€ 186.55
Carbon Dioxide Mitigation in Forestry and Wood Industry
. Ed(S): Kohlmaier, G.H.; Weber, Matthias; Ho...
Hardback. A study of carbon dioxide mitigation in the forestry and wood industry. The book explores the role of managed and unmanaged forests in the global carbon balance, implementation of carbon dioxide mitigation measures and forestry mitigation options under future climate change. Editor(s): Kohlmaier, G.H.; Weber, Matthias; Houghton, R.A. Num Pages: 378 pages, 63 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540634331
- ISBN
- 9783540634331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.07
€ 193.07
Hardback. Proceedings of the Workshop on Modulation of Short Wind Waves in the Gravity-Capillary Range by Non-Uniform Currents, held in Bergen aan Zee, The Netherlands, May 24-26, 1988 Editor(s): Komen, G. J.; Oost, W. A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792301462
- ISBN
- 9780792301462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Community-based Water Law and Water Resource Management Reform in Deve...
. Ed(S): Koppen, B. Van; Giordano, Mark; Butt...
Shows how bringing together the strengths of community-based laws rooted in user participation and the formalized legal systems of the public sector, water management regimes will be able to reach their goals. Editor(s): Koppen, B. Van; Giordano, Mark; Butterworth, J. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933265
- ISBN
- 9781845933265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.32
€ 223.32