Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. As scientific and observational evidence on global warming piles up, questions of economic policy in this central environmental topic have taken centre stage. This book analyses the economic and environmental dynamics of greenhouse-gas emissions and climate change and provides the tools to evaluate alternative approaches to slowing global warming. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300209396
- ISBN
- 9780300209396
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.60
€ 30.99
€ 22.60
paperback. Does human population growth threaten the environment, or does it guarantee we will safeguard it? Is economic growth the key ecological problem, or is it the solution? This text shows that these debates are governed by the political ideology of the expert advancing a particular argument. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 147 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742519701
- ISBN
- 9780742519701
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Condition: New
€ 74.93
€ 74.93
Paperback. An award-winning author's stirring quest to find and understand an elusive and exceptionally rare species in the heart of Southeast Asia's jungles. Num Pages: 368 pages, 22 b/w photos run w/text. BIC Classification: RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316232876
- ISBN
- 9780316232876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.36
€ 26.99
€ 20.36
Paperback. William E. Connolly expands his influential work on democratic pluralism to confront the perils of climate change by calling on us to deepen our attachment to the planet and to create a worldwide coalition of people from all demographics to contest the forces that prevent us from addressing climate change. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPW; RND; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822363415
- ISBN
- 9780822363415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.62
€ 33.99
€ 30.62
Hardback. William E. Connolly expands his influential work on democratic pluralism to confront the perils of climate change by calling on us to deepen our attachment to the planet and to create a worldwide coalition of people from all demographics to contest the forces that prevent us from addressing climate change. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPW; RND; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822363309
- ISBN
- 9780822363309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.88
€ 135.88
Hardcover. This book explores the theory and methods of systems analysis and computer modeling as applied to problems in ecology and natural resource management. It reflects the problems and conflicts between competing uses of limited space and the need for quantitative predictors of the outcome of various management strategies. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNA; RNC; RNF; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471137863
- ISBN
- 9780471137863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.50
€ 204.50
Paperback. Helps you in understanding and managing the ecological impacts of recreational activities in wildlands. This book shows the ecological impacts of recreational use on wildlands and the best management practices to employ in places where recreation and preservation of natural conditions are both important - and often conflicting - objectives. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 192 x 248 x 20. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118397008
- ISBN
- 9781118397008
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Condition: New
€ 70.45
€ 70.45
paperback. Preservation Politics is a provocative look at the changing prospects for historic districts, and how local preservation commissions, volunteers, and staff can prevent and reverse decline by thinking and acting politically on behalf of the communities they serve. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759120525
- ISBN
- 9780759120525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.88
€ 60.88
Paperback. Published in 1900, volume 2 of Oswell's (1818-93) biography includes his journey to the Crimean front in 1854-5. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies. Num Pages: 310 pages, 15 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; RGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781108032124
- ISBN
- 9781108032124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.05
€ 41.05
Paperback. Los Angeles rose to significance in the first half of the twentieth century by way of its complex relationship to three rivers: the Los Angeles, the Owens, and the Colorado. Full of primary sources and original documents, this book is of interest to both students of Los Angeles and general readers interested in the origins of the city. Num Pages: 164 pages, 39 b/w images, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520292420
- ISBN
- 9780520292420
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.98
€ 40.99
€ 28.98
Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226468990
- ISBN
- 9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.73€ 50.37
€ 58.73
€ 50.37
Paperback. Reveals the diverse panoply of perils to tropical forests and their biota, with emphasis on various dangers. In addition to documenting the vulnerability of tropical rainforests, this volume focuses on strategies for mitigating and combating emerging threats. It is suitable for researchers, students, and conservation practitioners. Editor(s): Laurance, William F.; Peres, Carlos A. Num Pages: 520 pages, 44 halftones, 63 line drawings. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 37. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226470221
- ISBN
- 9780226470221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.85€ 46.16
€ 52.85
€ 46.16
Paperback. A new reading of race relations in education Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JNKC; JP; PGC; RBG; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349532421
- ISBN
- 9781349532421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.68€ 46.40
€ 53.68
€ 46.40
Paperback. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, 19 halftones. 19 line illus. 5 tables. 7 maps. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 168 x 20. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173214
- ISBN
- 9780691173214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.85
€ 21.99
€ 17.85
Paperback. Editor(s): Fischer, Williams E.; Green, Adams B. Num Pages: 65 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 7. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 65
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629481746
- ISBN
- 9781629481746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.22€ 76.31
€ 109.22
€ 76.31
Paperback. The only way to reverse the historical trends that have made Los Angeles increasingly unliveable, Fulton concludes, is to confront the prevailing "cocoon citizenship,the mind-set that prevents the city's inhabitants and leaders from recognizing Los Angeles's patchwork of communities as a single metropolis. Num Pages: 424 pages, 74, 13 maps, 61 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBT; JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801865060
- ISBN
- 9780801865060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.61
€ 43.61
Hardcover. This edited volume addresses sustainability efforts in cities and metropolitan regions around the world; focusing on four key areas: environment, economic, sociopolitical, and cultural sustainability. It includes chapters about applications to urban regions focusing on the movement from sustainable development to resilient urban centers. Editor(s): Holt, William G. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784410582
- ISBN
- 9781784410582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.60
€ 155.60
Hardback. This introductory level text explores various theoretical approaches to human-environment geography, demonstrating how local dynamics and global processes influence how we interact with our environments. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 27. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189323
- ISBN
- 9781405189323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.01
€ 102.01
paperback. Presents the environmental history of the early years of Oregon, a state that has been associated with environmental protection. Covering the period from early human habitation to the end of World War II, this book shows that the reality of Oregon's environmental history involves far more than a discussion of timber cutting and land-use planning. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 416 pages, 21 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWR; HBJK; HBLL; HBLW; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780295979014
- ISBN
- 9780295979014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.58
€ 32.99
€ 29.58
Hardcover. Num Pages: 453 pages, 46 b/w photos, 170 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKC; TRLN. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 276 x 223 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1562.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870334344
- ISBN
- 9780870334344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 35.71
€ 53.99
€ 35.71
Hardcover. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, an understanding of the context, mechanisms, and consequences of city and suburban environments becomes more critical. This title demonstrates the value of urban green. Focusing specifically on the role of vegetation and trees, it shows the costs and benefits reaped from urban open spaces. Num Pages: 288 pages, 31 halftones, 56 tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226901459
- ISBN
- 9780226901459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.14€ 80.36
€ 95.14
€ 80.36
Paperback. Editor(s): Clarence-Smith, William Gervase. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HBG; KCM; KCZ; RNK; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349249039
- ISBN
- 9781349249039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804711197
- ISBN
- 9780804711197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.88€ 96.23
€ 106.88
€ 96.23
Paperback. This work is intended for the one-semester course called the "Geography of Europe". It provides an overview of contemporary Europe, including both topical and regional chapters. Its broad scope means that it is easily adaptable to various course formats. Editor(s): Berentsen, William H. Num Pages: 688 pages, illustrations, photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; RG; WT. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 199 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471583363
- ISBN
- 9780471583363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 268.69
€ 268.69