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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
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
€ 101.24
€ 101.24
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
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
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
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742534827
- ISBN
- 9780742534827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.11
€ 49.99
€ 49.11
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
€ 156.16
€ 156.16
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
€ 177.18
€ 177.18
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€ 38.85
€ 54.99
€ 38.85
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
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
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
€ 118.02€ 93.82
€ 118.02
€ 93.82
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
€ 282.72
€ 282.72
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
€ 401.72
€ 401.72
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
€ 402.79
€ 402.79
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
€ 233.30
€ 233.30
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
€ 181.20
€ 181.20
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
€ 133.08
€ 133.08
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
€ 53.11€ 44.89
€ 53.11
€ 44.89
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
€ 238.46
€ 238.46
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
€ 234.19
€ 234.19
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
€ 233.30
€ 233.30