Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Offers a new history of the signature accomplishments of Oregon's environmental era: the revitalization of the polluted Willamette River, the Beach Bill that preserved public access to the entire coastline, the Bottle Bill that set the US standard for reducing roadside litter, and the US's first comprehensive land use zoning law. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWR; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oregon State University United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870718717
- ISBN
- 9780870718717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.43
€ 28.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; RNA; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oregon State University United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870718816
- ISBN
- 9780870718816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.42
€ 24.99
€ 22.42
Paperback. How developing a visual culture changed the industry of mining Series: Mining and Society Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; HBTK; KNAT; RBGL; TTU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 307 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nevada Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874170078
- ISBN
- 9780874170078
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.76
€ 39.76
Paperback. In the absence of innovation in the field of conservation finance, a daunting funding gap faces conservationists aiming to protect America's system of landscapes. This book brings together the experience of more than a dozen pioneering conservation finance practitioners to address these crucial issues. Num Pages: 300 pages, tables, figures, boxes, index. BIC Classification: KCN; KFF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260305
- ISBN
- 9781597260305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.51
€ 49.51
The Historical Ecology Handbook. A Restorationist's Guide to Reference...
. Ed(S): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A.
Paperback. Offers an introduction to the field of historical ecology, and its practical application by restorationists. This book offers a useful compendium of tools and techniques, and will be of assistance for those working in the field of ecological restoration. Editor(s): Egan, Dave; Howell, Evelyn A. Series: Science & Practice of Ecological Restoration. Num Pages: 457 pages, tables, figures, maps, photos, boxes, appendixes, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260336
- ISBN
- 9781597260336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.44
€ 89.44
Paperback. Tells the story of how the community of nations, nongovernmental organizations, scientists, and multinational corporations have created an unprecedented set of laws and institutions intended to help solve large-scale environmental problems. This book includes lists of key terms, study questions, and other features designed to help readers. Series: Foundations of Contemporary Environmental Studies Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, 10 tables, 20 figures, text boxes, bibliography, discussion questions, key term pullouts,. BIC Classification: LBBP; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 237.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597260817
- ISBN
- 9781597260817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.50
€ 35.50
Paperback. Articulates a fresh approach to managing marine ecosystems. This book emphasizes the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to social and ecological resilience - the extent to which a system can maintain its structure, function, and identity in the face of disturbance. Editor(s): McLeod, Karen; Leslie, Heather. Num Pages: 500 pages, 25 figures, 10 photos, 25 tables, notes, index. BIC Classification: PSPM; RBKC; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261555
- ISBN
- 9781597261555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.66
€ 75.66
Paperback. Introduces the basics of green building and to the related projects. Employing interviews, case studies, more than 50 photos, tables, and charts, this book shows why and how to start thinking about designing, building, and operating high-performance, environmentally aware (LEED-certified) buildings on conventional budgets. Num Pages: 224 pages, 50 photos, tables, charts. BIC Classification: AM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597261791
- ISBN
- 9781597261791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.05
€ 47.05
Paperback. Useful to people involved in creating human communities, this book teaches how to develop better environments while conserving natural resources. It presents an approach to planning that is rooted in ecology and design, with an emphasis on sustainable development. Num Pages: 394 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597263962
- ISBN
- 9781597263962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.60
€ 82.60
Paperback. Presents a history of the field of ecological restoration as it has developed over the three decades. This title explores the development of the field and its importance to environmental management as well as to the larger environmental movement and our understanding of the world. Num Pages: 319 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265133
- ISBN
- 9781597265133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.87
€ 53.87
Paperback. Editor(s): Brown, Peter G.; Schmidt, Jeremy J. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265652
- ISBN
- 9781597265652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.47
€ 54.47
Paperback. Provides the scientific foundation and guidance necessary for coastal zone stewards to initiate salt marsh tidal restoration programmes. This book is suitable for managers, planners, regulators, and others engaged in planning, designing, and implementing projects or programmes aimed at restoring tidal flow to tide-restricted or diked salt marshes. Editor(s): Roman, Charles T.; Burdick, David M. Num Pages: 432 pages, 53 figures, 24 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 253 x 22. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265768
- ISBN
- 9781597265768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.36
€ 82.36
Paperback. A great deal of attention has been focused on the emergence of the European Union and on European spatial planning, which has boosted the region's competitiveness. This title applies these emerging concepts in an American context. It argues that US planners must examine and implement the megaregion as a fresh and appropriate framework. Editor(s): Ross, Catherine L. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265867
- ISBN
- 9781597265867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.70
€ 58.70
Paperback. Though seasonally dry tropical forests are equally as important to global biodiversity as tropical rainforests, and are one of the most representative and highly endangered ecosystems in Latin America, knowledge about them remains limited. This book seeks to address this shortcoming. Editor(s): Dirzo, Rodolfo; Young, Hillary S.; Mooney, Harold A.; Ceballos, Gerardo. Num Pages: 373 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597267045
- ISBN
- 9781597267045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.27
€ 84.27
Paperback. Argues that, compared to 'greenfields' - farmland, woodland, or pasture that have never been developed - brownfields offer a more sustainable land development choice. This book intends to provide an introduction to the design, policy, and technical issues related to brownfield redevelopment. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597267236
- ISBN
- 9781597267236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.67
€ 36.67
Paperback. Argues that we'll slow global warming more quickly - and blunt its effects - by retrofitting cities, suburbs, and towns. This book shows that change undertaken at the building and community level can reach carbon-reduction goals rapidly. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: AMCR; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597267250
- ISBN
- 9781597267250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.56
€ 38.56
Paperback. Highlights how America's largest cities are acting to develop sustainable solutions to conflicts between development and environment. Specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in sustainability, this book provides empirically based, multidisciplinary case studies of sustainability policy, planning, and practice in action. Editor(s): Slavin, Matthew I. Num Pages: 288 pages, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNU; RPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597267427
- ISBN
- 9781597267427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.28
€ 61.28
Paperback. A guide to the complex set of laws governing America's wetlands. After explaining the importance of these critical natural areas, it examines the evolution of federal law, principally the Clean Water Act, designed to protect them. It explores topics including the fundamentals of administrative law. Num Pages: 304 pages, figures, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNCR; RGBF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597268158
- ISBN
- 9781597268158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.89
€ 53.89
Paperback. Guides us on migrants' treacherous journeys, describing the barriers to migration and exploring what compels animals to keep on trekking. This title presents the adventures of scientists who study migrants. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: RNKH; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 3
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597268233
- ISBN
- 9781597268233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.37
€ 44.37
Paperback. Outlines a tested interdisciplinary 'process model' for urban design. This title explains how to design a specific city precinct or public space, but to describe useful steps to approach the transformation of urban spaces. It illustrates the different stages in which the process is organized, using theories, techniques, images, and case studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597268295
- ISBN
- 9781597268295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46