Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume focuses on the biological productivity of estuaries. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 826 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 826
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471303459
- ISBN
- 9780471303459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 440.00
€ 440.00
Hardcover. This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume explores the chemical and physical characteristics of riverine systems. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 238 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471107521
- ISBN
- 9780471107521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 434.61
€ 434.61
Paperback. Presents the work and research of the Rivers of the Anthropocene Network, an international collaborative group of scientists, social scientists, humanists, artists, policy makers, and community organizers working to produce innovative transdisciplinary research on global freshwater systems. Editor(s): Kelly, Jason M.; Berry, Helen; Meybeck, Michel (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France). Num Pages: 196 pages, 30 b/w photos, 25 charts, 3 tables. BIC Classification: RNK; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520295025
- ISBN
- 9780520295025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Paperback. Tells the story of the hundreds of conquistadors who set sail on the precarious journey across the Atlantic - taking with them wheat, the horse, the guitar and the wheel as well as guns, malaria and slaves - to create an empire that made Spain the envy of the world. Num Pages: 816 pages, 24 pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1K; HBG; HBLC; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 784
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141034485
- ISBN
- 9780141034485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.12
€ 25.99
€ 18.12
Paperback. This treatise argues that the American West serves as a testament to a dependence upon water as the "shaping force" of a region's history and development. It defines the West as a "modern hydraulic society" dependent on man-made systems of irrigation such as dams, irrigation ditches and canals. Num Pages: 416 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; KNBW; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195078060
- ISBN
- 9780195078060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.52
€ 25.52
Hardcover. Competition for scarce water resources, the result of population growth and the drive for economic development, has added to the precarious politics of the Middle East. This text provides an historical perspective on these issues and chronicles the present state of Middle Eastern water disputes. Num Pages: 198 pages, 5 maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPS; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 198
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850652144
- ISBN
- 9781850652144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 44.35
€ 49.99
€ 44.35
Paperback. From antiquity onwards people have opted to live near rivers and major watercourses. This volume explores rivers as facilitators of movement through landscapes, and it investigates the reasons for living near a river, as well as the role of the river in the human landscape. Editor(s): Vianello, Andrea. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrated throughout in colour and black & white. BIC Classification: HDA; HDDA; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 300 x 211 x 13. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Archaeopress United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784911782
- ISBN
- 9781784911782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.64
€ 96.64
Hardback. Daniel Haines uncovers the history of one of the most important factors in relations between these two South Asian powers -- water Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; HBJF; HBLW3; JPS; RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 150 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849047166
- ISBN
- 9781849047166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.60
€ 46.99
€ 41.60
Paperback. Traces the emergence of the mammoth US flood management system, which is overseen by the federal government but implemented in conjunction with state governments and local contractors and levee districts. This book shows how the system initially developed as a response to the demands of farmers and business elite in outlying territories. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBP; RNK; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337737
- ISBN
- 9780822337737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.50
€ 31.99
€ 28.50
Hardcover. Provides an analysis of British rivers, exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social, economic, and cultural uses and associations of rivers; and examination of the problems of river management. This book is illustrated, and includes an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Editor(s): Pooley, Colin. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 b/w, 122 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RBKF; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 780. 256 pages, 50 b/w, 122 colour illustrations. Editor(s): Pooley, Colin. Provides an analysis of British rivers, exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social, economic, and cultural uses and associations of rivers; and examination of the problems of river management. This book is illustrated, and includes an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; RBKF; RGB. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 20. Weight: 780.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859361207
- ISBN
- 9781859361207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.48
€ 24.99
€ 18.48
Paperback. Rivers and Floodplains is concerned with the origin, geometry, water flow, sediment transport, erosion and deposition associated with modern alluvial rivers and floodplains, how they vary in time and space, and how this information is used to interpret deposits of ancient rivers and floodplains. Num Pages: 504 pages, 254. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 27. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064892
- ISBN
- 9780632064892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.35
€ 130.35
Paperback. Editor(s): Rowinski, Pawel; Radecki-Pawlik, Artur. Series: Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 644 pages, 141 black & white illustrations, 75 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PSAF; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319355023
- ISBN
- 9783319355023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.21
€ 194.21
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Riverbank Filtration Hydrology, Bratislava, Slovakia, September 2004 Editor(s): Hubbs, Stephen A. (WaterAdvice Associates). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039362
- ISBN
- 9781402039362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.07
€ 192.07
Discover how the Singapore government rehabilitated the Singapore River and created Marina Bay, transforming both into lifestyle/commercial settings. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: AMVD; HBTB; JPQB; KCM; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 287 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1458.
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Editions Didier Millet Pty Ltd Singapore
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814385855
- ISBN
- 9789814385855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.71
€ 33.99
€ 28.71
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ramsey, Greig; McHugh, Seoras. Num Pages: 206 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RBK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 264 x 186 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607414377
- ISBN
- 9781607414377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.23€ 125.25
€ 184.23
€ 125.25
Hardcover. River Science is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field at the interface of the natural sciences, engineering and socio-political sciences. It recognises that the sustainable management of contemporary rivers will increasingly require new ways of characterising them to enable engagement with the diverse range of stakeholders. Editor(s): Gilvear, David J.; Greenwood, Malcolm T.; Thoms, Martin C.; Wood, Paul J. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 247 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119994343
- ISBN
- 9781119994343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.69
€ 148.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 20 photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNA; RNC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161312
- ISBN
- 9780231161312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.55
€ 37.99
€ 27.55
Hardback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 20 photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNA; RNC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161305
- ISBN
- 9780231161305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.58€ 79.12
€ 104.58
€ 79.12
Hardcover. India is killing the Ganges, and the Ganges in turn is killing India. Victor Mallet traces the holy river from source to mouth, and from ancient times to the present day, to find that the battle to rescue what is arguably the world's most important river is far from lost. Num Pages: 336 pages, Approx. 20 colour illustrations and 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJ; HBJF; HBTP; RNPG; RNT; WTL. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198786177
- ISBN
- 9780198786177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.88
€ 38.88
Hardcover. The text describes the impact and management of rivers and covers issues of river channel stability, flood control, water quality, amelioration of detrimental impacts of utilitarian uses and provision of in-stream habitat in a generally arid continent. Editor(s): Brizga, Sandra; Finlayson, Brian L. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 310 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1F; 1MBF; RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969761
- ISBN
- 9780471969761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 437.49
€ 437.49
Hardcover. Editor(s): Elliot, Hannah S.; Martin, Lucas E. Num Pages: 348 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612091457
- ISBN
- 9781612091457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 400.56€ 268.51
€ 400.56
€ 268.51
This book is intended for those with an academic, scientific and practical interest in river conservation and management. Editor(s): Boon, Philip; Raven, Paul. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 194 x 253 x 25. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470682081
- ISBN
- 9780470682081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.10
€ 121.10
Hardcover. Editor(s): Molina, Daniel A. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613241486
- ISBN
- 9781613241486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.77€ 115.01
€ 168.77
€ 115.01
Paperback. As with all ecosystems, river systems involve a complex interaction of a rich diversity of micro--organisms, plants and animals with their physical and chemical environment. Editor(s): Calow, Professor Peter P. (University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK). Num Pages: 264 pages, 67. BIC Classification: PSPF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 181 x 254 x 17. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865427167
- ISBN
- 9780865427167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.87
€ 124.87