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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
hardcover. The geo-hydro-morphometry of the river Ganges has a history of long and wide variations as the river is continuously fed by the high Himalayas hill ranges, the highest in the world. This book is of interest to researchers and scientists, professionals and policymakers in water resources management and environmental science. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RGB; TGMF; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131020
- ISBN
- 9789048131020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.89
€ 196.89
Hardback. This book discusses strategic spatial planning but emphasizes the role that values, ideas and dynamics play in the planning. The material covers theory and practice and includes different methodologies and approaches to support collaborative decision making. Editor(s): Concilio, Grazia; Cerreta, Maria; Monno, Valeria. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 452 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131051
- ISBN
- 9789048131051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.00
€ 203.00
Hardback. Avoiding potentially catastrophic impacts of global warming means changing the current 3% CO2 global emission growth rate to a 1 - 3% declining rate. This book assesses the mitigation challenge, and considers ways to protect the planet from climate change. Editor(s): Princiotta, Frank. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 420 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131525
- ISBN
- 9789048131525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.86
€ 251.86
Hardcover. This book takes an unusually international perspective of sustainable innovation with contributions from Australia, Europe, and North America. Experts in this field provide various inputs and analyses relating to the development of sustainable innovations. Editor(s): Sarkis, Joseph; Cordeiro, James J.; Brust, Diego Vazquez. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131587
- ISBN
- 9789048131587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
The Polish Climate in the European Context. An Historical Overview.
. Ed(S): Przybylak, Rajmund; Majorowicz, Jace...
Hardback. Reconstruction of climate variability of the past 500 years is a topic of great scientific interest. This book summarises the results of research into climate variability based on instrumental, documentary, dendrochronological and borehole data from Poland. Editor(s): Przybylak, Rajmund; Majorowicz, Jacek; Brazdil, Rudolf; Kejan, Marek. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131662
- ISBN
- 9789048131662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.66
€ 253.66
Hardback. This volume explores the potential of multimedia to enrich and transform urban planning. It examines a broad range of new information and communication technologies, from film and video to digital ethnography and the internet. Editor(s): Sandercock, Leonie; Attili, Giovanni. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 428 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, 55 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RGL; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132089
- ISBN
- 9789048132089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.45
€ 196.45
The Atmosphere and Ionosphere: Dynamics, Processes and Monitoring
. Ed(S): Bychkov, Vladimir; Golubkov, Gennady...
Hardback. Editor(s): Bychkov, Vladimir; Golubkov, Gennady V.; Nikitin, Anatoly I. Series: Physics of Earth and Space Environments. Num Pages: 374 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132119
- ISBN
- 9789048132119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.60
€ 196.60
Hardback. Addressing how well countries are able to respond to current international forest inventory reporting requirements, this book examines the importance of comparable reporting and the possible approaches for achieving comparability across Europe and the world. Editor(s): Tomppo, Erkki; Gschwantner, Thomas; Lawrence, Mark; McRoberts, Ronald E. Num Pages: 638 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNU; TQD; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1227.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132324
- ISBN
- 9789048132324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.59
€ 254.59
Hardcover. In this book, geoscientists, social scientists, and those involved in both the administration of international science and international disaster reduction address the latest in the science of natural hazards as well as our response to them. Editor(s): Beer, Tom. Series: International Year of Planet Earth (Closed). Num Pages: 262 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 75 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: PHVG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 274 x 200 x 12. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132355
- ISBN
- 9789048132355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.14
€ 130.14
Hardback. This book describes basic processes of carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems, their contribution to carbon sequestration and implications for mitigating climate change. It provides information on processes, factors and causes influencing carbon sequestration. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132652
- ISBN
- 9789048132652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.66
€ 195.66
In Vitro Screening of Plant Resources for Extra-nutritional Attributes...
. Ed(S): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder ...
hardcover. This book provides isotopic and non-isotopic techniques to efficiently screen plants or plant parts for a range of potential bioactives for livestock production. It presents methods in a format easily reproducible in the laboratory. Editor(s): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder P.S. (Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria); Schlink, Anthony C.; Odongo, Nicholas. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSB; RNCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132966
- ISBN
- 9789048132966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.16
€ 195.16
Nautilus: The Biology and Paleobiology of a Living Fossil, Reprint wit...
. Ed(S): Saunders, W. Bruce; Landman, Neil H.
hardcover. This volume is a reprint of a classic book about Nautilus, first published in 1987, with an introductory chapter summarizing all of the work on Nautilus and its habitat since the publication of the first edition. It also features new photos. Editor(s): Saunders, W. Bruce; Landman, Neil H. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 710 pages, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 710
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132980
- ISBN
- 9789048132980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.37
€ 255.37
Hardback. This book explores the potential of Sustainable Forest Management within the context of the rapid changes occurring in our natural and social environments. It also examines the broad range of issues within the context of forest use, functions and conservation. Editor(s): Spathelf, Peter. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNC; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133000
- ISBN
- 9789048133000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardback. This book uses an applied scientific methodology and case studies to demonstrate and support the need for the U.S. and the world to commit to energy and resource efficiency as the central goal in investing in electric, heat, and cooling infrastructure. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133208
- ISBN
- 9789048133208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.50
€ 198.50
hardcover. Agroforestry systems are believed to provide numerous ecosystem services, and this volume brings together a series of papers from around the world that address recent findings on the ecosystem services and environmental benefits provided by agroforestry. Editor(s): Jose, Shibu. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133222
- ISBN
- 9789048133222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.81
€ 196.81
Hardback. This book gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then proposes alternative solutions. It will help scientists, decision-makers and farmers who wish to build a safe agriculture and food system for future generations. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133321
- ISBN
- 9789048133321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.89
€ 267.89
Hardback. Providing critiques of current phenological research methods, this book, with its extensive suite of references, offers an understanding of both the theoretical basis and the potential applications required to adopt and adapt new analytical and design methods. Editor(s): Hudson, Irene L.; Keatley, Marie R. Num Pages: 521 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSA; RNC; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 32. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 521
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133345
- ISBN
- 9789048133345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.08
€ 375.08
Hardback. This book presents technological innovations showing potential to provide answers to challenges in preserving nature for a better tomorrow. Each and every article in the book is peer-reviewed and from a different sub-discipline. Editor(s): Shah, Vishal. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133512
- ISBN
- 9789048133512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardcover. This comprehensive resource in the field of isoscapes discusses advances, challenges, technical demands, and significant promise in isoscapes as applied to a wide array of research problems in the earth sciences and beyond. Editor(s): West, Jason B.; Bowen, Gabriel J.; Dawson, Todd E.; Tu, Kevin P. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PSAF; RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133536
- ISBN
- 9789048133536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.96
€ 230.96
Hardback. This book offers an in-depth account of malaria in South Asia. It examines the resurgence of malaria in the region towards the end of the twentieth century. It also covers past, present and future ways to curb, control and ultimately conquer malaria. Editor(s): Akhtar, Rais; Dutt, Ashok K.; Wadhwa, Vandana. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 276 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: MBN; MMR; RGB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133574
- ISBN
- 9789048133574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Hardback. This book arises from the professional practical experience gained by an interdisciplinary team of legal and technical experts acting in the framework of the environmental bilateral cooperation performed by the Italian Ministry. Editor(s): Montini, Massimiliano. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LBB; LNKJ; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133918
- ISBN
- 9789048133918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.09
€ 132.09
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Metastable Systems under Pressure: Platform for New Technologies and Environmental Applications Odessa, Ukraine 4-8 October 2008 Editor(s): Rzoska, Sylwester J. (Dept. of Biophysics and Molecular Physics); Drozd-Rzoska, Aleksandra; Mazur, Victor. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series A (Closed):. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PHFC; PNFS; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048134069
- ISBN
- 9789048134069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.20
€ 258.20
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Metastable Systems under Pressure: Platform for New Technologies and Environmental Applications Odessa, Ukraine 4-8 October 2008 Editor(s): Rzoska, Sylwester J. (Dept. of Biophysics and Molecular Physics); Drozd-Rzoska, Aleksandra; Mazur, Victor. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series A (Closed):. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PHF; PNFS; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048134076
- ISBN
- 9789048134076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 255.56
€ 255.56
Hardcover. Focusing on 'megacities', conurbations with more than five million inhabitants, the contributors analyze their impact on the environment and identify solutions to the worst problems. They propose ways of making the management of megacities more sustainable. Editor(s): Kraas, Frauke; Aggarwal, Surinder (Dept. of Geography, Delhi University, India); Coy, Martin; Mertins, Gunter. Series: International Year of Planet Earth (Closed). Num Pages: 225 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 181 x 15. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048134168
- ISBN
- 9789048134168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.83
€ 129.83