Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Author Stephen Pyne traces the impact of fire in Australia, from its influence on vegetation to its use by Aborigines and European settlers. "Stephen Pyne is a great storyteller, and here he weaves as fine a tale as one could imagine about a phenomenon as seemingly ordinary as fire".--NATURAL HISTORY. A Weyerhaeuser Environmental Book. 14 photos. Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 548 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: JKSW2; RNF; TNKF; TVR; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295976778
- ISBN
- 9780295976778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.92
€ 45.92
Paperback. Tells the story of brave Arctic explorers who died in their attempts to seek the North-West Passage and North Pole during the years 1845-1877. Among them was Jim Hand from Bray, Co Wicklow. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1MTN; 3JH; BTH; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd Dublin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845889456
- ISBN
- 9781845889456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.48
€ 23.99
€ 20.48
hardcover. Num Pages: 540 pages. BIC Classification: RPC; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1164.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 540
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633219472
- ISBN
- 9781633219472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 433.80€ 293.03
€ 433.80
€ 293.03
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cruz, Joanna. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: AMCR; KCN; RNFY; THT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 240 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634827676
- ISBN
- 9781634827676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.32€ 145.21
€ 193.32
€ 145.21
Hardcover. Editor(s): Nemecek, Jonas; Schulz, Patrik. Num Pages: 330 pages, b/w photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: AMCR; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 182 x 29. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608761289
- ISBN
- 9781608761289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.01€ 188.26
€ 277.01
€ 188.26
Paperback. Building with Cob shows how to apply this ancient technique in a wide variety of contemporary situations, covering everything from design and siting, mixing, building walls, fireplaces, ovens and floors, lime and other natural finishes, and gaining planning permission and building regulation approval. Series: Sustainable Building. Num Pages: 256 pages, 360 photos and 65 diagrams. BIC Classification: AMC; RNC; TNK; TNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Publisher
- Green Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903998724
- ISBN
- 9781903998724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.00€ 26.96
€ 33.00
€ 26.96
Hardback. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231184045
- ISBN
- 9780231184045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.09
€ 19.99
€ 16.09
Hardback. Constructing a new order of things, which Edmondson and Reynolds call "building the future", is the focus of this book. It explores how to bring complex new systems into being, particularly systems that transform human experience and make the world more livable and sustainable. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBJ; KJP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626564190
- ISBN
- 9781626564190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.97
€ 31.99
€ 25.97
Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 28, 27 black & white halftones, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; HBJK; JFSG; JP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781501700477
- ISBN
- 9781501700477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.56
€ 38.56
Paperback. A collection of articles addressing the issue of whether the industrial model of human progress can be sustained in the long term. It asks what the social, political, economic and environmental implications as well as potential solutions to the problem of resource-intensive growth are. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFS; KC; KN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 557. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012354
- ISBN
- 9781563247392
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Building Sustainable Futures Editor(s): Dastbaz, Mohammad; Price, Jon; Selkowitz, Stephen; Strange, Ian. Num Pages: 361 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319193472
- ISBN
- 9783319193472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.58
€ 123.58
Hardback. How do urban communities in Asian cities experience the impacts of urbanisation and climate change? This key issue forms the discussion point for this book. Particular reference is made to cities in India, and the capability of such urban communities of responding to climate-related disasters. Editor(s): Joerin, Jonas; Shaw, Rajib; Krishnamurthy, R. R. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509058
- ISBN
- 9781783509058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Paperback. Each year, natural disasters threaten the strength and stability of communities worldwide. This book highlights the critical role of social capital in the ability of a community to withstand disaster and rebuild the infrastructure and ties that are at the foundation of any community. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 line drawings, 18 tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPQB; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226012889
- ISBN
- 9780226012889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.52
€ 40.99
€ 31.52
Hardback. How New York's mayor's urban development plans rely on a blending of Moses and Jacobs Series: Urban Life, Landscape and Policy. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439909690
- ISBN
- 9781439909690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.90
€ 93.90
Paperback. How New York's mayor's urban development plans rely on a blending of Moses and Jacobs Series: Urban Life, Landscape and Policy. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439909706
- ISBN
- 9781439909706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 75 pages, colour illustrations, colour line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: KFFR; MBNH2; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 215 x 4. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Urban Land Institute
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874203349
- ISBN
- 9780874203349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.70
€ 25.70
Paperback. Buildings consume 40% of our planet's materials and 30% of its energy. Their construction uses up to three million tonnes of raw materials a year and generates 20% of the soild waste stream. If we want to survive our urban future, there is no option but to build in ways which improve the health of ecosystems. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25. BIC Classification: RNU; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064137
- ISBN
- 9780632064137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.54
€ 103.54
Hardback. This work covers cultural change in a Chinese city following the Manchu conquest of 1644. Yangzhou, at the intersection of the Grand Canal and the Yangzi river, is known as the site of human and physical devastation during the conquest and as a vibrant commercial centre during the 18th century. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; JFC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804744850
- ISBN
- 9780804744850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.26
€ 76.26
Paperback. Achieving sustainable transport requires more than 'optimal' management of congestion and the effects on public health and the environment. This book is organized into three sections, each discussing a major set of challenges to the transition to a sustainable transport system. Num Pages: 352 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RPT; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781901526
- ISBN
- 9781781901526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.10
€ 52.10
Hardcover. Achieving sustainable transport requires more than 'optimal' management of congestion and the effects on public health and the environment. This book is organized into three sections, each discussing a major set of challenges to the transition to a sustainable transport system. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNG; RNU; RPT; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 6. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080447094
- ISBN
- 9780080447094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.67
€ 123.67