Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Focuses on the political economy of life and death for ordinary people involved in the illicit extraction and trade of diamonds, coltan, gold from conflict zones in Sub-Saharan Africa. This book addresses the issues of children and youth in conflict zones; child labour; and, the networks and economies that these people are part of. Series: Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: KCP; RN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415580847
- ISBN
- 9780415580847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.16
€ 184.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745655154
- ISBN
- 9780745655154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.97
€ 23.97
Paperback. Explains the issues behind the international effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in the world. The processes for manufacturing the nuclear material used in bombs are explored, the history of nuclear development is examined, and the possibilities of uncontrolled proliferation are looked Num Pages: 384 pages, line drawings, tables, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPSF; JWMN; RNQ; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295977263
- ISBN
- 9780295977263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.41
€ 32.99
€ 31.41
Paperback. This latest installment in the P.I.G. series provides a provocative, entertaining, and well-documented expose of some of the most shamelessly politicized pseudo-science we are likely to see in our relatively cool lifetimes. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596985018
- ISBN
- 9781596985018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.09
€ 21.99
€ 21.09
Hardcover. The environmental histories of the Arctic and Antarctica are characterised by contrast and contradiction. These are places that have witnessed some of the worst environmental degradation in recent history. But they are also the locations of some of the most farsighted measures of environmental protection. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMP; RGBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745670805
- ISBN
- 9780745670805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.26
€ 17.99
€ 15.26
Hardcover. A systematic investigation of both the geopolitical commonalities and differences between the Arctic and Antarctic. The objective is to study them both together, and then to present a broader global context so that a new research agenda can be set for further comparative polar studies. Series: Polar Research. Num Pages: 330 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1MTN; 1MTS; JPSL; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471948988
- ISBN
- 9780471948988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.84
€ 360.84
Hardback. Can planners-or anyone-improve a neighborhood, city, suburb, or region? Planning does work: this book explains how. Num Pages: 224 pages, 235 color illustrations. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 213 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393733440
- ISBN
- 9780393733440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.44€ 51.42
€ 56.44
€ 51.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781932364934
- ISBN
- 9781932364934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.78
€ 50.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 230 x 32. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783780983
- ISBN
- 9781783780983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.91
€ 17.99
€ 12.91
Paperback. "Smart and defiant. Rich with characters and anecdote and heart. A great success." --Anthony Swofford, New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBTB; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780393329285
- ISBN
- 9780393329285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.73
€ 21.99
€ 19.73
Hardback. The astonishing story of the maps and atlases throughout history that got it completely wrong Num Pages: 256 pages, Full Colour Throughout. BIC Classification: HBG; RGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 257 x 29. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471159459
- ISBN
- 9781471159459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.91
€ 33.99
€ 21.91
Paperback. An account of what Ecology called 'the ultimate social disaster of: evolving pesticide-resistant insects, the destruction of their natural predators and parasites, emergent populations of insect pests, downstream water pollution, atmospheric pollution, the 'accidental' killing of wildlife and people, and the bankruptcies of small farmers. Num Pages: 226 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNDC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 59. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012727
- ISBN
- 9780520068230
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Written from a geographical perspective, this book provides a new look at Ireland. Num Pages: 136 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DB; HB; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780521020145
- ISBN
- 9780521020145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.00
€ 42.00
Hardcover. Peroxy radicals are formed in biological systems, aqueous solution (aqueous waste) and the atmosphere. They react with CFC's and HFC's in the atmosphere, resulting in the further destruction of the ozone layer. This volume unites the gas, solution and solid phase chemistry of peroxy radicals. Editor(s): Alfassi, Zeev B. Series: Chemistry of Free Radicals. Num Pages: 546 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN; PNR; RNH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970651
- ISBN
- 9780471970651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 828.75
€ 828.75
Paperback. The Permaculture Way shows us how to consciously design a lifestyle which is low in environmental impact and highly productive. It demonstrates how to meet our needs, make the most of resources by minimizing waste and maximizing potential, and still leave the Earth richer than we found it. Num Pages: 240 pages, 38ill. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Permanent Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856230285
- ISBN
- 9781856230285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.76
€ 19.99
€ 15.76
Paperback. Working entirely in harmony with nature, The Permaculture Garden shows you how to turn a bare plot into a beautiful and productive garden. Num Pages: 170 pages, 65ill. BIC Classification: RN; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Permanent Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 170
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781856230278
- ISBN
- 9781856230278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.63
€ 19.99
€ 15.63
Paperback. The concept of risk is an outgrowth of our society's great concern about coping with the dangers of modern life. This book examines the gap between expert views of risk and public perceptions. It allows the reader to see the evolution of our understanding of such perceptions. Series: Earthscan Risk in Society. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMAL; JPA; JPVK; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 139 x 38. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853835285
- ISBN
- 9781853835285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.78
€ 50.78
Paperback. Including an entire chapter of new material, 85 new illustrations, and updates to previous chapters, this edition of Ensminger's classic work will appeal to students and scholars in cultural and historical geography, folklore and vernacular architectural history, and American studies, as well as to general readers. Num Pages: 368 pages, 200 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMK; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801871344
- ISBN
- 9780801871344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 35.80
€ 43.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, The Persian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age and the conquests of Alexander the Great, this book traces the development of this creative and restless people. Num Pages: 144 pages, 70 colour and b&w illustrations, 60 colour maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140513356
- ISBN
- 9780140513356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.77
€ 26.99
€ 18.77
Paperback. From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC onwards. Num Pages: 144 pages, 70 colour maps and 70 illus. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HBJH; HBLA; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 180 x 8. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Penguin (Non-Classics)
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140513318
- ISBN
- 9780140513318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.01
€ 25.99
€ 18.01
Paperback. Offers an account of the development of African society through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. This book tracks the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for the 'fountains of the Nile'. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 maps. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140513219
- ISBN
- 9780140513219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.38
€ 18.99
€ 16.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415499804
- ISBN
- 9780415499804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 18.44
€ 50.99
€ 18.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 185 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RGBF; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619426702
- ISBN
- 9781619426702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.20€ 158.66
€ 235.20
€ 158.66
Paperback. Planning historian Stephen Ward offers a timely new history of garden cities and new towns with the Hertfordshire exemplars as its focus. Yet this is not just a work of history: The Peaceful Path also examines the contemporary relevance of Ebenezer Howard's vision. Num Pages: 352 pages, 111 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMVD; HBJD1; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- University Of Hertfordshire Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909291690
- ISBN
- 9781909291690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.31
€ 21.99
€ 20.31