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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardback. Whilst it is impossible to make resistant urban growth, resilience is becoming more widely accepted and urban systems must be resilient enough to cope with the climate related hazards. This book highlights the issues of resilience through regional, national, city and community-based studies. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Sharma, Anshu. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857243195
ISBN
9780857243195
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.60

Hardcover. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities. This title provides 19 case studies, from 13 countries and regions in Asia, that highlight different aspects of CCA-DRR entry points. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1F; RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780857244857
ISBN
9780857244857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.17

Hardback. Provides a platform for knowledge exchange between different disciplines and for learning from both theory and practice in the context of tourism and climate change. This book examines subjects as diverse as: the European hotel sector; the North American cruise tourism industry; and, New Zealand youth hostels and campervans. Editor(s): Schott, Christian. Series Editor(s): Jafari, Jafar; Cai, Liping. Series: Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857246196
ISBN
9780857246196
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.35

Paperback. A complete guide to the plants and animals of ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Num Pages: 288 pages, 69 illus. 204 figs. Table. 3 charts. BIC Classification: PSPF; RGM; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780874515091
ISBN
9780874515091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Paperback. Across America, stadiums and sports centres have become an increasingly important aspect of urban redevelopment action. This study looks at examples in Chicago and the effects on the community there, and suggests ways of involving communities for more successful modernization. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMGC; JFS; RPC; WSBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875803050
ISBN
9780875803050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780875807577
ISBN
9780875807577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.03

Hardcover. Editor(s): Huba, J. D.; Schunk, R.W.; Khazanov, G. V. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 220 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
American Geophysical Union United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780875904917
ISBN
9780875904917
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 11 black & white halftones, 2 maps, 1 tables. BIC Classification: 1FMNT; HBJF; JHMC; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877277675
ISBN
9780877277675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. Written by the practicing archaeologists, this book presents the proceedings of the Conservation Theme at the Congress, held in Washington, DC, 22-26 June 2003. Organised according to the topics, the papers address concerns, approaches, and developments at specific sites and in broader regions. Editor(s): Agnew, Neville; Bridgland, Janet. Series: Getty Conservation Institute Symposium Proceedings S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 67 b&w illustrations, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HD; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780892368266
ISBN
9780892368266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.90
€ 59.92

Paperback. Despite deepening poverty and environmental degradation throughout rural Latin America, Mayan peasant farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, are creating an environmental and economic success by growing organic coffee. This book provides an insight into how this coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and marketed to consumers in the North. Series: Ohio RIS Latin America Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 1KL; KNAC; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896802476
ISBN
9780896802476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.29

hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Maryland Historical Society United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780938420750
ISBN
9780938420750
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.51

Paperback. Examines the ecological crisis and Confucianism from three perspectives: historical, describing Confucianism's views on nature, ethics and cosmology; dialogical, linking Confucianism to other traditions; and examination of engaged Confucianism, looking at its involvement in ecological issues. Editor(s): Tucker, Mary E.; Berthrong, John. Series: Religions of the World and Ecology. Num Pages: 422 pages, 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKN1; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780945454168
ISBN
9780945454168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.79

Hardback. This volume outlines the Islamic view of the cosmic order and reviews the ways an Islamic world view can be interpreted, reassessed and applied to such environmental problems as pollution and water scarcity. Series: Harvard Centre for the Study of World Religions / Religions of the world & ecology. Num Pages: 632 pages, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRH; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 244 x 42. Weight in Grams: 952.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780945454397
ISBN
9780945454397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 48.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 209 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1566.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Field Museum of Natural History,U.S. United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780982841952
ISBN
9780982841952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 24.60

Paperback. A public health approach to the US food system Introduction to the US Food System: Public Health, Environment, and Equity is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that offers students an overview of today's US food system, with particular focus on the food system's interrelationships with public health, the environment, equity, and society. Editor(s): Neff, Roni. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNAC; MBN; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118063385
ISBN
9781118063385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 96.76

Hardcover. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: RGW; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118217733
ISBN
9781118217733
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.34

Hardcover. Biomass is a renewable resource whose utilization has received great attention due to environmental considerations and the increasing demands of energy worldwide. This volume discusses the environmental impacts and social concerns of energy production in its various forms, offering comprehensive coverage of the many available biofuels. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; THX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118233719
ISBN
9781118233719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 228.90

Hardcover. Geopolitics and Expertise is an in-depth exploration of how expert knowledge is created and exercised in the external relations machinery of the European Union. Rigorous and empirical, this study is based on over 100 interviews with EU foreign policy professionals over the course of seven years. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118291757
ISBN
9781118291757
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.17

Hardcover. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of geographic information systems. This book also demonstrates how GIS and mathematical models can be integrated to develop spatial decision support systems to support water resources planning, management and engineering. Series: Wiley Works. Num Pages: 568 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; RGW; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1800.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118354148
ISBN
9781118354148
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.10

Hardcover. Invasive species have a critical and growing effect upon natural areas. They can modify, degrade, or destroy wildland ecosystem structure and function, and reduce native biodiversity. Landscape-level solutions are needed to address these problems. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Hoddle, Mark; Heinz, Kevin M.; Wagner, David L.; Blossey, Bernd; Causton, Charlotte; Marks, Christian O.; Warner, Keith Douglas. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; RNKH; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 192 x 22. Weight in Grams: 980.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118392591
ISBN
9781118392591
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.02

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