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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Results 11401 - 11424 of 19885
Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Written for students, architects and researchers, this volume reviews the current House Rating Schemes (HRS) used in countries across the globe. The text explores various approaches for rating buildings on the basis of different indexes, with implications for both energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 146 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; KNBT; RNU; THRB; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642157899
- ISBN
- 9783642157899
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€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Non-standard Spatial Statistics and Spatial Econometrics
Griffith, Daniel A.; Paelinck, Jean H. Paul
Hardback. Spatial statistics and spatial econometrics are recent sprouts of the tree "spatial analysis with measurement". Still, several general themes have emerged. Exploring selected fields of possible interest is tantalizing, and this is what the authors aim here. Series: Advances in Geographic Information Science. Num Pages: 300 pages, 102 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; K; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 24. Weight in Grams: 678.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642160424
- ISBN
- 9783642160424
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€ 195.45
€ 195.45
Hardback. Computational Paleontology explains how computation can play an important role in the field of paleontology. The text discusses how computers can save both time and money, are able to interpret mysterious events precisely and accurately, and have the capacity to visualize ancient life. Editor(s): Elewa, Ashraf M. T. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBX; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642162701
- ISBN
- 9783642162701
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€ 194.58
€ 194.58
Hardcover. Based on the first Symposium for the Management of Hydraulic Resources in Protected Areas, this volume presents advances in research and possible solutions for water resource management in protected areas. Editor(s): Farfan Gonzalez, Hermes; Corvea Porras, Jose Luis; Bustamente Gutierrez, Irene de; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 380 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNFD; TNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 670.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642163296
- ISBN
- 9783642163296
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€ 196.89
€ 196.89
hardcover. Aerosols play a critical role in a broad range of scientific disciplines. This book explores a new technique for capturing single or multiple particles using light and for characterizing these particles by Raman or fluorescence spectroscopy. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 216 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PNR; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642163470
- ISBN
- 9783642163470
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Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardback. Bryozoa, a colonial animal phylum with a long evolutionary history, remain widespread today, even recording ambient environmental conditions in their skeletons. This synthesis of current research in Bryozoology covers both extant and extinct taxa. Editor(s): Ernst, Andrej; Schafer, Priska; Scholz, Joachim J. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 460 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 923.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642164101
- ISBN
- 9783642164101
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€ 197.23
€ 197.23
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive account of the basic concepts, theories, methods and applications used in ocean satellite remote sensing. It details research methods used in the analysis and modeling of global changes and offers examples from around the world. Editor(s): Tang, DanLing. Num Pages: 396 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 130 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP; RGW; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642165405
- ISBN
- 9783642165405
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€ 284.72
€ 284.72
Hardback. Nanotechnology's rapid evolution is facilitating ever more previously unexplored areas of application. This book focuses on the latest advances in the development and characterization of nanotechnology-based civil engineering materials, structures and systems. Editor(s): Gopalakrishnan, Kasthurirangan; Birgisson, Bjorn; Taylor, Peter; Attoh-Okine, Nii O. (University of Delaware). Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNU; TBN; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 642.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642166563
- ISBN
- 9783642166563
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€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Hardcover. This volume uses the dynamics of the demographic and geographic distributions of humans to explore biological diversity. It evaluates relationships between human settlement and the population dynamics of both native and non-native species. Editor(s): Cincotta, Richard P.; Gorenflo, Larry J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGC; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642167065
- ISBN
- 9783642167065
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Condition: New
€ 195.09
€ 195.09
Hardback. Covering animal suffering both directly inflicted and indirectly caused by humans, this volume examines the role education can play in improving animal welfare and reducing the vast amount of animal suffering that has been and is currently created by humans. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 90 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSVS; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642168130
- ISBN
- 9783642168130
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Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Hardback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, colour tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JM; PSB; PSPM; PSVW1; PSVW3; RBP; RNF; TN; TQ; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 689.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642172090
- ISBN
- 9783642172090
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€ 107.33
€ 107.33
Hardback. Represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB'10, held in the City of Brighton and Hove in the United Kingdom, and organised by KES International. Editor(s): Howlett, Robert J.; Jain, Prof. Lakhmi C.; Lee, Shaun H. Series: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNU; TGP; TH; TN; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642173868
- ISBN
- 9783642173868
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€ 251.08
€ 251.08
hardcover. Based on material presented at the 5th School of Environmental Research workshop, which focused on persistent organic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals and aerosols, this volume evaluates the present state of the environment and possible future trends. Editor(s): Quante, Markus; Ebinghaus, Ralf; Floser, Gotz. Num Pages: 417 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; RBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 417
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642174209
- ISBN
- 9783642174209
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Condition: New
€ 196.45
€ 196.45
Hardback. This book covers geographic-and-ecological aspects of mathematical modelling of marine ecosystems, for diagnosing ecosystems, estimating consequences of economic activity, and modelling of changes. Shows various tools in real-world use in the Black Sea basin. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642174438
- ISBN
- 9783642174438
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Condition: New
€ 197.23
€ 197.23
Hardback. Adhering to the concept of the common heritage of mankind, this book plugs a major gap in the literature by examining the role of African states in developing and implementing a legal framework for the deep sea bed beyond the boundaries of their jurisdiction. Num Pages: 271 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; JPA; LAM; LBBK; LN; PSPM; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642176616
- ISBN
- 9783642176616
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Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Climate Change and Policy: The Calculability of Climate Change and the...
. Ed(S): Gramelsberger, Gabriele; Feichter, J...
hardcover. Climate Change and Policy provides first hand insight into climatologists' strategies in dealing with uncertainty via simulation models. The text also explores the social, political and economical requirements in future prognoses on climate change. Editor(s): Gramelsberger, Gabriele; Feichter, Johann. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642176999
- ISBN
- 9783642176999
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Condition: New
€ 128.41
€ 128.41
Hardback. Featuring a homogenous presentation of the instruments and retrieval algorithms used in radiative transfer and remote sensing, this book for the first time provides readers with a smooth path from theory to practical algorithms in one easily accessible volume. Editor(s): Lenoble, Jacqueline; Remer, Lorraine; Tanre, Didier. Num Pages: 428 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 71 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RGW; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 808.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642177248
- ISBN
- 9783642177248
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Condition: New
€ 253.63
€ 253.63
Hardback. This interdisciplinary overview of urban ecology uses the metropolitan region of Berlin as a case study and assesses not only empirical environmental data but also developments in social dimensions such as urban planning, traffic management and the economy. Editor(s): Endlicher, Wilfried. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGC; RNT; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642177309
- ISBN
- 9783642177309
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Condition: New
€ 195.79
€ 195.79
Hardback. This book investigates the EU's regional growth dynamics and the reasons why peripheral and socio-economically disadvantaged areas have failed to catch up with the rest of the Union. It identifies the distinctive features of the European process of innovation. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 228 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; GTB; JPSN2; KCG; KJD; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642177606
- ISBN
- 9783642177606
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Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardback. This book provides insights into important trends and future scenarios in the global tourism and travel industry. It analyses current challenges in the aviation and hospitality industry, in destination management and in marketing and distribution management. Editor(s): Conrady, Roland; Buck, Martin. Series: Trends and Issues in Global Tourism. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; KNSG; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642177668
- ISBN
- 9783642177668
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Condition: New
€ 68.68
€ 68.68
Hardback. The Ebro is a typical Mediterranean river characterized by seasonal low flows and extreme flush effects, with important agricultural and industrial activity that has caused heavy contamination problems. This title deals with soil-sediment-groundwater related issues in the Ebro river basin. Editor(s): Barcelo, Damia; Petrovic, Mira. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; PSPM; RBGK; RBK; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642180316
- ISBN
- 9783642180316
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Condition: New
€ 252.38
€ 252.38
Hardback. The book investigates how, and which, forgiving road environments (FOR) and self-explaining road measures (SER) contribute to increasing road safety and network efficiency. It presents the general approach and methodology for generating FOR and SER measures. Editor(s): Bekiaris, Evangelos; Wiethoff, Marion; Gaitanidou, Evangelia. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RPC; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642183713
- ISBN
- 9783642183713
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Condition: New
€ 129.98
€ 129.98
hardcover. Today more than 5 million chemicals are known and roughly 100,000 of them are frequently used, with both numbers rising. Many of these chemicals are ultimately released into the environment and may cause adverse effects to ecosystems and human health. This book provides an overview of relevant approaches and tools used in EDA. Editor(s): Brack, Werner. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; RBGK; RNP; RP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642183836
- ISBN
- 9783642183836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 372.60
€ 372.60
The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook 2011: The...
. Ed(S): Botsiou, Konstantina E.; Klapsis, An...
hardcover. With the global economy still reeling from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, this multi-authored work examines the crisis and its consequences, economic governance, political leadership, and the growing challenges posed by climate change. Editor(s): Botsiou, Konstantina E.; Klapsis, Antonis. Series: The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook Series. Num Pages: 213 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCL; KCP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642184147
- ISBN
- 9783642184147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00