Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
With the continual growth of the world's urban population, biodiversity in towns and cities will play a critical role in global biodiversity. This is the first book to provide an overview of international developments in urban biodiversity and sustainable design. Editor(s): Muller, Norbert; Werner, Peter; Kelcey, J. G. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 648 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSG; PSAF; RNCB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1284.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332667
- ISBN
- 9781444332667
Condition: New
€ 255.29
€ 255.29
As the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Editor(s): Collen, Ben; Pettorelli, Nathalie; Durant, Sarah M.; Krueger, Linda; Baillie, Jonathan E. M. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332919
- ISBN
- 9781444332919
Condition: New
€ 189.09
€ 189.09
This book describes the paleomagnetism of sediments and sedimentary rocks, how sediments and sedimentary rocks become magnetized, and how the physical and chemical processes involved can affect the accuracy of paleomagnetism. Num Pages: 164 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 254 x 14. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444335026
- ISBN
- 9781444335026
Condition: New
€ 133.57
€ 133.57
Since 2006, when the first edition of this book appeared, major advances have taken place in restoration science and in the practice of ecological restoration, both now accepted as key components of the increasingly urgent search for sustainability at global, national, and community levels. Editor(s): van Andel, Jelte; Aronson, James. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 194 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444336351
- ISBN
- 9781444336351
Condition: New
€ 215.41
€ 215.41
Hardback. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography presents students and researchers with a comprehensive overview of the field, put together by a prestigious editorial team, with contributions from an international cast of prominent scholars. Editor(s): Barnes, Trevor J.; Peck, Jamie; Sheppard, Eric. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to Geography. Num Pages: 664 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444336801
- ISBN
- 9781444336801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.23
€ 252.23
Historical Environmental Variation in Conservation and Natural Resourc...
Wiens, John A.; Hayward, Gregory D.; Safford,...
In North America, concepts of Historical Range of Variability are being employed in land-management planning for properties of private organizations and multiple government agencies. The National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Editor(s): Regan, Claudia M. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 194 x 21. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444337921
- ISBN
- 9781444337921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.36
€ 217.36
Hardcover. In the context of growing evidence that switchgrass is one of the most promising biomass crops for energy production and thus for a 'biophilic' economy, this comprehensive guide covers their social benefits as well as relevant agronomy and marketing. Editor(s): Monti, Andrea. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447129028
- ISBN
- 9781447129028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Hardcover. This book discusses the value of the worst-scenario approach for improving earthquake resilience in buildings and nuclear reactor facilities. The approach is applied to modeling of inelastic structures, and passive-controlled and base-isolated buildings. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 340 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; RBP; TNCE; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447141433
- ISBN
- 9781447141433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.56
€ 195.56
Hardcover. This substantive synthesis of the methodological multiplicity of surveys assaying public attitudes to nuclear power and waste management resolves a host of inconsistencies to provide a codified analysis of hundreds of studies conducted over the last decade. Series: Lecture Notes in Energy. Num Pages: 168 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447142300
- ISBN
- 9781447142300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Hardcover. Summarizing several decades of development in UTES-strategically vital in combating global warming-this book, which includes current statistics and real-world applications, forms an excellent introduction to this widely used method of energy conservation. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 152 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; TGMB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447142720
- ISBN
- 9781447142720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardcover. With up-to-date numerical data across a range of topics related to renewable energy technologies, this volume offers a comprehensive source of key information to engineers, economists and other professionals working in the energy and climate change sectors. Series: Lecture Notes in Energy. Num Pages: 373 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 210 colour illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447143840
- ISBN
- 9781447143840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.21
€ 196.21
Hardcover. This ground-breaking analysis of the cost-effectiveness of investments in energy efficiency sets out a clear methodology for evaluating real-world projects in climate change mitigation and energy use, including the impact of multi-billion dollar programs. Num Pages: 194 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447145158
- ISBN
- 9781447145158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
GIS to Support Cost-effective Decisions on Renewable Sources
Gemelli, Alberto; Mancini, Adriano; Diamantin...
Paperback. This book addresses the use of Geographic Information Systems to help evaluate cost-effectiveness of renewable resource exploitation. Offers a process to adapt geographic data for analysis and decision-making in the economic exploitation of geothermal energy. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Num Pages: 93 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RGW; RNFY; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447150541
- ISBN
- 9781447150541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.49
€ 74.49
Hardcover. This volume provides the first kaleidoscopic work on the great biodiversity of Rajasthan. The three major biomes covered include deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and sub-tropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and sub-tropical moist broadleaf forests. Editor(s): Sharma, B. K.; Kulshreshtha, Seema; Rahmani, Asad R. Num Pages: 645 pages, 134 black & white illustrations, 485 colour illustrations, 109 black & white tables, biog. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSVS; PSVT; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461407997
- ISBN
- 9781461407997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.41
€ 253.41
Paperback. This comprehensive sourcebook on human ecology combines 25 source articles published in the journal Human Ecology, enhanced with new research updates and thematic commentary. Each article includes a concise introduction, giving necessary context. Editor(s): Bates, Daniel G.; Tucker, Judith E. Num Pages: 377 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461415145
- ISBN
- 9781461415145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.97
€ 71.97
Paperback. Light pollution - Responses and Remedies Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, 123 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461438212
- ISBN
- 9781461438212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.02
€ 41.99
€ 35.02
Hardcover. Offering innovative methods for measuring and monitoring links between place and health, this book analyzes neighbourhood conditions and characteristics, people's perceptions of where they live, and behaviour from diet to smoking, drinking and drug use. Editor(s): Stock, Christiane; Ellaway, Anne. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461466710
- ISBN
- 9781461466710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.92
€ 195.92
Paperback. "Published in collaboration with the International Space University"--P. v. Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development. Num Pages: 91 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 25 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 134 x 6. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461467137
- ISBN
- 9781461467137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.09
€ 74.09
Paperback. A must read follow up to the highly successful Ten Commitments book. Editor(s): Morton, Steve; Lindenmayer, David; Dovers, Stephen. Num Pages: 352 pages, Photographs and line art. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486301676
- ISBN
- 9781486301676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.07
€ 64.07
The Gold Coast Transformed. From Wilderness to Urban Ecosystem.
. Ed(S): Hundloe, Tor; McDougall, Bridgette; ...
Paperback. Looks at the impacts of environmentally destructive development on the Gold Coast's beaches, wildlife, and terrestrial and marine environments. Editor(s): Hundloe, Tor; McDougall, Bridgette; Page, Craig. Num Pages: 224 pages, Colour photographs, Maps, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBFQ; RNP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781486303298
- ISBN
- 9781486303298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.12
€ 73.12