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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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
€ 28.79

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
€ 42.18

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

€ 100.56

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
€ 44.97

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

€ 19.71

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
€ 19.49

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
€ 29.44

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

€ 446.50

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

€ 446.50

Hardcover. Part of a series that provides an integrated treatment of all the major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Both the physical and biological characteristics of pristine river environments are presented in detail. This volume covers the Colorado River. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 515.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303480
ISBN
9780471303480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 446.50

Hardcover. A volume for studying water related issues of the region. It includes information on the impact of pollution and development on the health of rivers, and how conservation and reclamation efforts can repair past damage. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSD; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303497
ISBN
9780471303497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 446.50

Paperback. This Very Short Introduction is a celebration of rivers in all their diversity. Nick Middleton covers a wide and eclectic range of river-based themes, from physical geography to mythology, to industrial history and literary criticism. Worshipped and revered, respected and feared, rivers reflect both the natural and social history of our planet. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 116 x 174 x 5. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199588671
ISBN
9780199588671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Hardback. Editor(s): May, Russell T. Num Pages: 118 pages. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 231 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633216334
ISBN
9781633216334
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.99
€ 133.76

Hardback. Editor(s): Jensen-Butler, Chris; Sloth, Brigitte; Larsen, Morten Marott; Madsen, Bjarne; Nielsen, Otto. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 440 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, 77 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540771494
ISBN
9783540771494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.57

Paperback. Editor(s): Jensen-Butler, Chris; Sloth, Brigitte; Larsen, Morten Marott; Madsen, Bjarne; Nielsen, Otto. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 440 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, 77 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642095870
ISBN
9783642095870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.61

Hardback. Road Traffic Congestion: A Concise Guide Series: Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic. Num Pages: 425 pages, 117 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; RPT; TRCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 801.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
425
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319151649
ISBN
9783319151649
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.83

Paperback. Editor(s): Meyer, Gereon; Beiker, Sven. Series: Lecture Notes in Mobility. Num Pages: 272 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB; TJFM1; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319359380
ISBN
9783319359380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.30

Paperback. Editor(s): Meyer, Gereon; Beiker, Sven. Series: Lecture Notes in Mobility. Num Pages: 242 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; THRB; TJFM1; TRC; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319386690
ISBN
9783319386690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 193.33

Hardback. Editor(s): Meyer, Gereon; Beiker, Sven. Series: Lecture Notes in Mobility. Num Pages: 242 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; THRB; TJFM1; TRC; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319190778
ISBN
9783319190778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Num Pages: 205 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV; LNKJ; RNF; RNU; TDH; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9789811012228
ISBN
9789811012228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 115.65

Paperback. Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Num Pages: 365 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; TBC; TDH; TGMT; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 559.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
365
Condition
New
SKU
V9789811012235
ISBN
9789811012235
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 150.30

Paperback. Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Num Pages: 297 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV; RNF; RNU; TBC; TDH; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9789811013577
ISBN
9789811013577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 138.63

Hardback. Roadmap to Sustainable Textiles and Clothing Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Num Pages: 205 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; LNKJ; RNF; RNU; TDH; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 479.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9789812871633
ISBN
9789812871633
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.97

Hardcover. Roadmap to Sustainable Textiles and Clothing Editor(s): Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. Series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Num Pages: 355 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789812870643
ISBN
9789812870643
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.29

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