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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

hardcover. Social commentator and preeminent Western historian Bernard DeVoto vigorously defended public lands in the West against commercial interests. At his death in 1955, DeVoto had won both the Pulitzer and Bancroft prizes. This book showcases the complexity, depth, and breadth of DeVoto's thinking. Editor(s): Muller, Edward K. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 27. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Swallow Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804010726
ISBN
9780804010726
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.38

Paperback. This interdisciplinary study of the disruptions threatening aquatic systems in Africa provides a continent-wide perspective on multidimensional environmental problems in the context of a rapidly expanding human population. Editor(s): Crisman, Thomas L.; etc.; Chapman, Lauren J. (Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Florida, USA); Chapman, A. (Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Florida, USA); Kaufman, Les S. (Associate Professor of Biology, University of Boston, USA). Num Pages: 544 pages, 54 b&w figures, 59 tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGF; RNF; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813026008
ISBN
9780813026008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 294 pages, Ill.tabs.ch.M. BIC Classification: RN; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Edition
859th Edition
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870815119
ISBN
9780870815119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.68

Hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLH; HBTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Texas State Historical Assn
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876111451
ISBN
9780876111451
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.86

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S. United States
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9780898716771
ISBN
9780898716771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 94.77

hardcover. How environmental activism in youth shapes political engagement and citizenship for Laotian American women Series: Asian American History & Culture. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1FML; 1KBBWF; JHMC; JPW; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439908136
ISBN
9781439908136
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.92

Paperback. The Pacific Northwest is a global ecological "hotspot" because of its healthy native ecosystems, a high degree of biodiversity, and the number of restoration initiatives that have been undertaken. This work presents examples of the restoration techniques and projects, and is useful for restorationists and students working in the Pacific Northwest. Editor(s): Apostol, Dean; Sinclair, Marcia. Series: Science & Practice of Ecological Restoration. Num Pages: 500 pages, 25 tables, 50 figures, 75 colour photos, maps, boxes, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Island Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559630788
ISBN
9781559630788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.92

Paperback. Includes the essays that analyze Chicago by way of globalization and its impact on the contemporary city; economic restructuring; the evolution of machine-style politics into managerial politics; physical transformations of the central city and its suburbs; and, race relations in a multicultural era. Editor(s): Koval, John; Bennett, Larry; Bennett, Michael; Demissie, Dr. Fassil; Garner, Roberta; Kim, Kiljoong. Num Pages: 384 pages, 46 Tables, 18 Maps, 10 Figures, 37 b&w photographs, 18 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; JFSG; JPA; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 671.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592130887
ISBN
9781592130887
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.01

Hardback. Explores the implications of an idea: we must understand the oceans of the past to protect the oceans of the future. This title shows how skewed visions of the past have led to disastrous marine policies and why historical perspective is critical to revitalize fisheries and ecosystems. Editor(s): Jackson, Jeremy B.C.; Alexander, Karen; Sala, Enric. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610910002
ISBN
9781610910002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.77

Paperback. While rising seas are inevitable, we are far from helpless. By making hard choices - including uprooting communities, changing where and how we build, and developing a coordinated response - we can save property, and ultimately lives. This title helps us in understanding the threat and keeping our heads above water. Num Pages: 224 pages, photos, maps, notes, index. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNPG; RP; TNFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610910040
ISBN
9781610910040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.05

Paperback. Presents case studies from around the world of various projects focused on climate change adaptation - regional-scale endeavours where scientists, managers, and practitioners are working to protect biodiversity by protecting landscapes and seascapes in response to threats posed by climate change. Editor(s): Chester, Charles C.; Hilty, Jodi A.; Cross, Molly. Num Pages: 416 pages, 35 figures, 7 tables, 3 boxes. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610911719
ISBN
9781610911719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.58

Paperback. Tells a story of life, death, and revival. This book begins in the eighteenth century when Spanish and French explorers encountered a rocky shoreline brimming with life - raucous sea birds, abundant sea otters, barking sea lions, halibut the size of wagon wheels, waters thick with whales. Num Pages: 224 pages, two colour inserts, photos, & figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610911900
ISBN
9781610911900
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.35

Paperback. How can each of us live Cooler, Smarter? This book explains how to make the biggest impact and when not to sweat the small stuff. It also turns many eco-myths on their head, like the importance of locally produced food or the superiority of all hybrid cars. It can help save you money and live healthier. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures, charts. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610911924
ISBN
9781610911924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.79

Paperback. The complete streets movement is based around a simple idea: streets should be safe for people of all ages and abilities, whether they are walking, driving, bicycling, or taking the bus. This book offers practitioners the strategies, tools, and inspiration needed to translate this idea into real and lasting change in their communities. Num Pages: 224 pages, 36 photos, 2 figures. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610914314
ISBN
9781610914314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.40

Paperback. Shows practitioners how to assess the parking requirements that make sense for each community, reform zoning codes, and create more vibrant cities. This book looks at parking requirements for multifamily developments including income-restricted housing, workplaces, and mixed-use, transit-oriented development. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMVD; RPC; RPT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610914451
ISBN
9781610914451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.57

Paperback. Written by an expert in parking management, this book shows how to manage on- and off-street parking supplies to achieve Smart Growth. It offers a set of tools and a method for strategic parking management so that communities can better use parking resources and avoid overbuilding parking. Num Pages: 256 pages, 40 photos, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: RPC; RPT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 254 x 17. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610914611
ISBN
9781610914611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.61

Paperback. In America's Urban Future, urban experts Ray Tomalty and Alan Mallach examine US policy in the light of the Canadian experience and use that experience as a starting point to generate specific policy recommendations. Their recommendations are designed to help the US further its urban revival and build more walkable, energy-efficient communities. Num Pages: 225 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; AMCR; AMVD; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610915960
ISBN
9781610915960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.42

Paperback. In The Future of the Suburban City, Phoenix native Grady Gammage, Jr. looks at the promise of the suburban city as well as the challenges. He argues that places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 photographs and 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 227 x 12. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610916233
ISBN
9781610916233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.93

Paperback. Nature's Fortune shows how viewing nature as green infrastructure allows for breakthroughs not only in conservation, protecting water supplies; enhancing the health of fisheries; making cities more sustainable, liveable, and safe; and dealing with unavoidable climate change, but in economic progress, as well. Num Pages: 243 pages. BIC Classification: KJJ; RNB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
243
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610916950
ISBN
9781610916950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.54

Paperback. A veteran journalist explores the changing Arctic and why it should matter to the rest of the world. Num Pages: 216 pages, 15 photographs. BIC Classification: 1QMP; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610917179
ISBN
9781610917179
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.68

Paperback. Drawing on lessons from Jamaica Bay in New York City, the editors compile the insights of more than fifty scholars and practitioners on creating resilient cities that work with nature. Num Pages: 304 pages, 50 photographs. BIC Classification: AMCR; AMVD; JFSG; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610917339
ISBN
9781610917339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.42

Paperback. Emphasises personal observation as a key to creating better neighbourhoods. Num Pages: 256 pages, 70 photographs. BIC Classification: AMVD; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610917742
ISBN
9781610917742
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.21

Hardback. The first book to show the importance of collaboration in marine ecosystem-based management. Num Pages: 290 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610917988
ISBN
9781610917988
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.64

Hardcover. Tropical Storm Irene in Vermont, from the perspective of Vermonters who rebuilt their state Num Pages: 232 pages, 28 illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: JFFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611683189
ISBN
9781611683189
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.56

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