Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Presents an account of the engineering behind eight breakthrough innovations that transformed American life from 1876 to 1939 - the telephone, electric power, oil refining, the automobile, the airplane, radio, the long-span steel bridge, and building with reinforced concrete. Num Pages: 296 pages, 77 halftones. 75 line illus. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691102924
- ISBN
- 9780691102924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.15€ 41.45
€ 53.15
€ 41.45
Paperback. Includes an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies. This book explores how three important groups within global society - the power elites, the organized opposition to the elites (the 'activist' movements), and ordinary people - are likely to respond to these options. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406. Options and Actions for a Post-carbon Society. 224 pages, Illustrations. Includes an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines four options for industrial societies. This book explores how three important groups within global society - the power elites, the organized opposition to the elites (the 'activist' movements), and ordinary people - are likely to respond to these options. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNB; RNF. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight: 404.
- Publisher
- Clairview Books
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905570102
- ISBN
- 9781905570102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.27
€ 16.99
€ 13.27
Hardcover. In spite of decades of research on toxicants, along with the growing role of scientific expertise in public policy and the unprecedented rise in the number of national and international institutions dealing with environmental health issues, problems surrounding contaminants and their effects on health have never appeared so important.. Editor(s): Boudia, Soraya; Jas, Natalie. Series: The Environment in History: International Perspectives. Num Pages: 280 pages, 18 ills, bibliog., index. BIC Classification: JPQB; RND; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782382362
- ISBN
- 9781782382362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.62
€ 152.62
Paperback. The author combines a case study approach with his analyses. Examines the historical, social and political dynamics of chemical contamination. A well-timed study of how chemicals affect the environment and how humans deal with that effect. Editor(s): Boudia, Soraya; Jas, Nathalie. Series: Environment in History: International Perspectives. Num Pages: 290 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNA; RND; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785331985
- ISBN
- 9781785331985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.82
€ 37.99
€ 34.82
Practical Approaches to Earthquake Prediction and Warning
. Ed(S): Kisslinger, C.; Rikitake, Tsuneji
Hardback. Editor(s): Kisslinger, C.; Rikitake, Tsuneji. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Reprinted from EARTQUAKE PREDICTION RESEARCH, 3:3
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027721686
- ISBN
- 9789027721686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.39
€ 241.39
Hardcover. Environmental forensics is emerging as a useful interdisciplinary method of investigation used in developing and resolving cases of environmental contamination. This book is the first guide to this important field, offering crucial step-by-step guidance on the practice of environmental forensics. Num Pages: 608 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKVF1; RN; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 347 x 87 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471353980
- ISBN
- 9780471353980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.54
€ 187.54
Hardback. Mathematical models have become a crucial way for the Earth scientist to understand and predict how our planet functions and evolves through time and space. The finite element method (FEM) is a remarkably flexible and powerful tool with enormous potential in the Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PBF; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119248620
- ISBN
- 9781119248620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.81
€ 105.81
Hardcover. This easy-to-read guide links the regulatory and technical aspects of air quality compliance in one self-contained volume. This unique handbook explains air quality compliance in plain language, free of legalese. Russell E. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471150060
- ISBN
- 9780471150060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.34
€ 207.34
Paperback. This is a practical manual designed to help plant managers and emergency services personnel to deal with numerous spill situations. It covers ground spills, water spills, rail and truck spills and in-plant spills. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471284154
- ISBN
- 9780471284154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 176.40
€ 176.40
Paperback. This handy reference assembles and organizes the most-needed formulas, tables, graphs and check lists into six major subfields of geo-engineering: investigations, testing, properties, hazards, structures and works. Includes 146 illustrations and 83 tables. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 385 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 83 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGL; RBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401778978
- ISBN
- 9789401778978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.95
€ 129.95
Hardback. Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 370 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 83 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGL; RBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401786379
- ISBN
- 9789401786379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.93
€ 182.93
Hardcover. Focusing on modeling applications, this outstanding reference provides a step-by-step, non-mathematical approach to constructing and using realistic workable groundwater models on a daily basis. Extensive detailed drawings, case studies, practical examples, and sample models illustrate important concepts. Num Pages: 480 pages, 125 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471136873
- ISBN
- 9780471136873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.20
€ 197.20
Hardback. Hydroinformatics is the rapidly developing field in which information technology is applied to address water-related issues such as flood estimation and rainfall-runoff modeling. This book is a thorough overview of all the latest developments in this increasingly vital discipline. Editor(s): Abrahart, R.J.; See, Linda M.; Solomatine, Dimitri P. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 522 pages, 238 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, 52 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBK; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540798804
- ISBN
- 9783540798804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.43
€ 183.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461361305
- ISBN
- 9781461361305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.65
€ 181.65
Paperback. All students and researchers in environmental and biological sciences require statistical methods at some stage of their work. Many have a preconception that statistics are difficult and unpleasant and find that the textbooks available are difficult to understand. Num Pages: 286 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBT; PS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471496656
- ISBN
- 9780471496656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.59
€ 40.99
€ 40.59
Hardcover. Practical Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists provides an introductory guide to the principles and application of statistical analysis in context. This book helps students to gain the level of competence in statistical procedures necessary for independent investigations, field-work and other projects. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; RG; TBJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470849149
- ISBN
- 9780470849149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.22
€ 144.22
Paperback. A structured series of guidelines for development and implementation of business strategies, programs, and models with core sustainability values. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; KJC; KJM; KJU; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349289097
- ISBN
- 9781349289097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardback. A structured guideline for development and implementation of business strategies, programs, and models with core sustainability values is then proposed and explicitly discussed, drawing upon management models, tools and techniques proven to be effective in organizational decision-making and prognostication. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104525
- ISBN
- 9780230104525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.18
€ 63.18
Paperback. Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. Num Pages: 352 pages, 108 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405127493
- ISBN
- 9781405127493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.24
€ 75.24
Hardcover. This book puts sustainable communities into a conceptual framework that will promote striking, transformational effects on decision-making. Offers effective, comprehensive tools and resources for facilitating sustainable community development (SCD). Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461450993
- ISBN
- 9781461450993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.50
€ 215.50