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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardcover. Complete, practical coverage of the evaluation, analysis, and design and code requirements of seismic isolation systems. Based on the concept of reducing seismic demand rather than increasing the earthquake resistance capacity of structures, seismic isolation is a surprisingly simple approach to earthquake protection. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471149217
ISBN
9780471149217
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.68

Hardcover. This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: AMC; RBC; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 26. Weight in Grams: 872.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471241881
ISBN
9780471241881
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.32

Hardcover. The concept of sustainable development is concerned with meeting such challenges as demand for energy, raw materials and goods arising from population growth. This book features papers on the study and interchange of ideas on the theory, technology, tools, methodology for the product life cycle within the framework of sustainable development. Editor(s): Hon, Bernard. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: RNU; TGP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 852.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860584275
ISBN
9781860584275
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 727.60

Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert, demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 21 halftones. BIC Classification: RGBA; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 114 x 68. Weight in Grams: 118.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199564309
ISBN
9780199564309
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.83

Paperback. Taking a global perspective, this book provides a concise overview of drylands, including their physical, biological, temporal, and human components. Series: Environmental Systems & Global Change Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 692.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781577180333
ISBN
9781577180333
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.97

Hardcover. Editor(s): Sivaperuman, Chandrakasan; Grunwaldt, Eduardo G.; Guevara, Juan Carlos. Num Pages: 209 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613249772
ISBN
9781613249772
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 230.68
€ 157.04

Hardcover. Desertification offers a comprehensive overview of the subject and clearly emphasizes the link between local and global desertification processes and how past and current policy has affected arid environments and their populations. This text adequately applies the research undertaken during the last 15 years on the topic. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470714485
ISBN
9780470714485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 10 colour illustrations, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard Graduate School of Design United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781934510186
ISBN
9781934510186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.70

Hardback. Introduces descriptive physical oceanography. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this title covers such topics as: the physical properties of seawater, heat and salt budgets, instrumentation, data analysis methods, introductory dynamics, oceanography and climate variability of the oceans and of the global ocean. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations, maps, charts, port. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 190 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1812. An Introduction. 560 pages, Illustrations, maps, charts, port. Introduces descriptive physical oceanography. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this title covers such topics as: the physical properties of seawater, heat and salt budgets, instrumentation, data analysis methods, introductory dynamics, oceanography and climate variability of the oceans and of the global ocean. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBKC. Dimension: 241 x 190 x 38. Weight: 1912.
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
Number of pages
560
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750645522
ISBN
9780750645522
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.45

Paperback. Translator(s): Burr, Malcolm. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 2ABM; FA; HB; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
McPherson & Co Publishers,U.S. United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780929701493
ISBN
9780929701493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.56

Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631177262
ISBN
9781631177262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.54
€ 70.23

Hardback. Editor(s): Cannon, Stephanie; Zulpo, Andrea T. Num Pages: 148 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 231 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
148
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624170928
ISBN
9781624170928
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.92
€ 137.30

Hardback. Editor(s): Randall, Annmarie. Num Pages: 131 pages. BIC Classification: RNFY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633218222
ISBN
9781633218222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.00
€ 133.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Reed, Peter. Num Pages: 81 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; RNFY; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 9. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634832595
ISBN
9781634832595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.54
€ 76.94

Hardcover. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 117 x 14. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Rocky Mountain Books Canada
Number of pages
100
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781897522615
ISBN
9781897522615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.35

Hardback. Series: Special Publications. Num Pages: 88 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNPG; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118848722
ISBN
9781118848722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.45

Hardback. In 1997, after General Motors shuttered a massive complex of factories in the gritty industrial city of Flint, Michigan, workers placed signs around the empty facility reading. This book suggests that the struggling city could not move forward to greatness until the old plants met the wrecking ball. Series: Historical Studies of Urban America. Num Pages: 424 pages, 35 halftones, 17 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226050058
ISBN
9780226050058
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 79.10

Hardcover. Demography in Ecotoxicology focuses on the interface between toxicology, life history and demographic theory. This comprehensive book examines the different ways of adequately assessing the potential impact of toxic stress on populations and discusses how to obtain an insight into the underlying physiological and genetic mechanisms. Editor(s): Kammenga, Jan; Laskowski, Ryszard. Series: Ecological & Environmental Toxicology Series. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD; MMGT; PSBT; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471490029
ISBN
9780471490029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 310.92

Paperback. Presents the commonly needed techniques for working with population statistics, irrespective of the reader's mathematical background. This book provides concepts and strategies needed in the interpretation of demographic indices and data. It includes a CD-ROM containing integrated learning modules and applications facilitating demographic studies. Num Pages: 560 pages, numerous tables and figures. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD; RGC; UNC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 976.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
PAP/CDR
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198752639
ISBN
9780198752639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.14

Paperback. A review of the politics and discourses of water use, sharing, and management, and their implications for local livelihoods. This book analyzes contested discourses on such topics as regional hydropower development, floods, and irrigation, along with the broader yet interrelated issues of gender, media, dialogue, and impact assessment. Editor(s): Lebel, Louis; Dore, John; Daniel, Rajesh; Koma, Yang Saing. Num Pages: 283 pages, b/w photos, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
SKU
V9789749511251
ISBN
9789749511251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 52.88

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