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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Paperback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737976
ISBN
9789400737976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.96

Paperback. A valuable systematic approach to tropical meteorology is emphasized in this comprehensive review of the field. Focused on analysis and data interpretation, this volume presents current theories and new definitions of tropical circulations and monsoons. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
343
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642424410
ISBN
9783642424410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.53

Paperback. This book provides a non-technical look at tropical climatology. It uses diagrams and graphs to describe geographic, economic and social aspects of the tropical world. This edition includes the Walker circulation and ENSO and their worldwide climate effects. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471966111
ISBN
9780471966111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.75

Hardback. Describes the behavior of tropical cyclones in the South Pacific. This book investigates the broad range of disturbance effects these violent storms have on the physical environments of the islands that lie in their path and the people who live on them. Num Pages: 212 pages, 128 black & white illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387715421
ISBN
9780387715421
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, 128 black & white illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKC; RBP; RGB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441924476
ISBN
9781441924476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534827
ISBN
9780742534827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 50.21

Hardback. Introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Spray, Sharon L.; Moran, Matt. Series: Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534810
ISBN
9780742534810
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.93

Hardback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080446
ISBN
9780231080446
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.31

Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080453
ISBN
9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845936181
ISBN
9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

Hardback. Explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. This book covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest - and more. Num Pages: 704 pages, 732 color illus. 10 line illus. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 204 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1982.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1/29/11
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691115139
ISBN
9780691115139
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.95

Hardcover. Research on the large array of tropical estuarine fishes has increased markedly in recent years and hence scientific knowledge about most aspects of these important fishesa biology and ecology is now catching up with that of their temperate equivalents. Series: Fish and Aquatic Resources. Num Pages: 384 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; KNAF; PSVW1; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 990.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632056552
ISBN
9780632056552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 287.77

Hardback. This book is a global synthesis of fire in tropical ecosystems. In detailing the fire situations of 17 tropical systems, it discusses all relevant subjects ranging from causes of fire to human land use and climate change to long range implications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 682 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540773801
ISBN
9783540773801
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 432.57

Paperback. This book is a global synthesis of fire in tropical ecosystems. In detailing the fire situations of 17 tropical systems, it discusses all relevant subjects ranging from causes of fire to human land use and climate change to long range implications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 682 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1125.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642096020
ISBN
9783642096020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 431.37

Paperback. This comprehensive treatment of current knowledge about otoliths in the tropics features contributions from leading experts in the field and encompasses daily and annual ageing in fish and invertebrates, microchemistry, and interpreting otolith microstructure. Editor(s): Green, Bridget; Mapstone, Bruce D.; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
313
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400736788
ISBN
9789400736788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.76

This book tells the story of 4 decades of research to domesticate new forage legume plants for heavy-clay soils, from discovery and selection of new germplasm to commercialisation Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646282
ISBN
9781780646282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

hardcover. A comprehensive census of all plants in a large tropical forest community, with practical guidelines on how to census a large area. The book provides a detailed account of the methods used to establish the Barro Colorado Island plot and reviews methodologies used at 11 other large plots. Series: Environmental Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 211 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
1998th Edition
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540641445
ISBN
9783540641445
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.44

Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470673737
ISBN
9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.88

Paperback. Long-term Forest Dynamics Plots (FDPs) allow ecologists to explain patterns in diversity and dynamics in tropical forests around the world. In this collection, Elizabeth Losos and Egbert Giles Leigh Jr. Num Pages: 688 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 36. Weight in Grams: 870.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
688
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226493466
ISBN
9780226493466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 46.16

Hardback. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 306 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540237976
ISBN
9783540237976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 255.21

Hardback. Provides a scientific basis for researchers, practitioners and students interested in the application of genetic principles to tropical forest ecology and management. This title presents an overview of genetic variation, evolutionary processes and the human impact on forest genetic resources in the tropics. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 328 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540373964
ISBN
9783540373964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 250.72

Paperback. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 328 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642072208
ISBN
9783642072208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.76

Hardback. Exploring the most recent advances occurring in tropical plant ecophysiology, this volume synthesizes a range of information on the ways in which tropical plants adapt to their environment and demonstrate physiological processes. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1198.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
675
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412035715
ISBN
9780412035715
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.29

Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226468990
ISBN
9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.45
€ 50.94

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