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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. Global Biodiversity is the most comprehensive compendium of conservation information ever published. It provides the first systematic report on the status, distribution, management, and utilisation of the planet's biological wealth. Num Pages: 585 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 585
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401050128
- ISBN
- 9789401050128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.33
€ 135.33
Paperback. The conclusions of the Global Biodiversity Assessment are presented in this 1995 Summary for Policy-Makers. Editor(s): Heywood, V. H.; Watson, R.T.; Baste, I.; Dias, B.; Gamez, R.; Reid, W.; Ruark, Gibbons. Num Pages: 56 pages, 16 b/w illus. BIC Classification: RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521564809
- ISBN
- 9780521564809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.48
€ 60.48
Hardback. This book constitutes an effort to develop a critical social science of climate change, one that posits its roots in global capitalism with its emphasis on profit-making, a treadmill of production and consumption, heavy reliance on fossil fuels, and commitment to ongoing economic expansion. Series: Globalization and the Environment. Num Pages: 366 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759121324
- ISBN
- 9780759121324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
Paperback. A wide-ranging, interdisciplinary look at global changes that may occur over the next fifty years--whether sudden and cataclysmic world-changing events or gradually unfolding trends. Num Pages: 320 pages, 74 figures. BIC Classification: RBGL; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262518222
- ISBN
- 9780262518222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.00€ 23.66
€ 24.00
€ 23.66
Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199606504
- ISBN
- 9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 79 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCP; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319156231
- ISBN
- 9783319156231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.40
€ 36.40
Hardcover. Comprising a huge wealth of information, this timely and well-edited volume covers the 2nd International Symposium on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, which took place in Arendal, Norway between 3-7 July 2011. Editor(s): Moksness, Erlend. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470657560
- ISBN
- 9780470657560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.52
€ 223.52
Hardback. Driving factors of global change, such as climate change, agricultural knowledge, science, and technology, are examined in this volume, in addition to their effects. Potential policy and institutional solutions are considered, as is the role of globalization. Editor(s): Ringler, Claudia; Biswas, Asit K.; Cline, Sarah. Series: Water Resources Development and Management. Num Pages: 265 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNPG; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642046148
- ISBN
- 9783642046148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Paperback. Features seven interviews with leading climate scientists that cover both fundamental research (climate modeling, global warming, sea level change, melting of the ice caps, natural hazards) and impact assessment (adaption, mitigation, economic impacts and costs of climate change). Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 60 pages, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 117.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642234439
- ISBN
- 9783642234439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.16
€ 59.16
Hardback. Climate change and transformations in economy and agriculture will have a major impact on the Baltic region. Focusing on coastal zones, this book addresses these changes, their consequences, practical challenges and adaptation strategies and measures. Editor(s): Schernewski, Gerald; Hofstede, Jacobus; Neumann, Thomas. Series: Coastal Research Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM; RGBP; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400703995
- ISBN
- 9789400703995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.95
€ 128.95
Paperback. Climate change and transformations in economy and agriculture will have a major impact on the Baltic region. Focusing on coastal zones, this book addresses these changes, their consequences, practical challenges and adaptation strategies and measures. Editor(s): Schernewski, Gerald; Hofstede, Jacobus; Neumann, Thomas. Series: Coastal Research Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 1DVU; RGBP; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735798
- ISBN
- 9789400735798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardback. Focuses on the potential impacts of global change on coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. This book identifies important global change issues which can be relevant for the future management of coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. Editor(s): Harvey, Nick. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036279
- ISBN
- 9781402036279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Harvey, Nick. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RGB; RNF; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400789128
- ISBN
- 9789400789128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardback. Regions with Mediterranean-type climates include parts of California, South America, Australia, and Europe. The effect of global climate change on these areas has major social and political ramifications. This volume addresses issues in these areas, from processes at the leaf level to the individual, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Editor(s): Moreno, Jose (University of Madrid, Spain); Oechel, Walter C. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 552 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943527
- ISBN
- 9780387943527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.21
€ 260.21
Paperback. Editor(s): Moreno, Jose Manuel; Oechel, Walter C. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 552 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461286905
- ISBN
- 9781461286905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.80
€ 251.80
Hardback. Gives an overview of the research in fields pertaining to the detection, understanding and prediction of global change impacts in mountain regions. This book compiles more than sixty contributions from paleoclimatology, cryospheric research, hydrology, ecology, and development studies. Editor(s): Huber, Uli M. (University of Bern); Bugmann, Harald K. M. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology); Reasoner, Mel A. (The Mountain Research Initiative). Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 652 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035067
- ISBN
- 9781402035067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.50
€ 200.50
Paperback. Presents an overview of the state of research in fields pertaining to the detection, understanding and prediction of global change impacts in mountain regions. This book compiles more than sixty contributions from paleoclimatology, cryospheric research, hydrology, ecology, and development studies. It is of interest to geologists and botanists. Editor(s): Huber, Uli M. (University of Bern); Bugmann, Harald K. M. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology); Reasoner, Mel A. (The Mountain Research Initiative). Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 652 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1109.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 652
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035074
- ISBN
- 9781402035074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.95
€ 199.95
Hardback. Aims to show that protected areas may be the regions where early signs of the impact of global change can be observed. This book offers a collection of papers presented at the meeting 'Global Change and Protected Areas' held in L'Aquila, Italy, in September 1998. It deals with the physical evidence for climatic and environmental changes. Editor(s): Visconti, Guido; Beniston, Martin; Iannorelli, Emilio D. (Regione Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Italy); Barba, Diego (Parco Scientifico e Technologico d'Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Italy). Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792369189
- ISBN
- 9780792369189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.26
€ 254.26
Hardback. Global climatic change will most likely affect natural resources and human living conditions in semiarid regions. This volume presents disciplinary as well as integrative methods to assess these impacts considering the interactions between climate variability and change, water availability, land-use systems, and quality of life. Editor(s): Gaiser, T.; Krol, M.; Frischkorn, H.; Aranjo, J.C. De. Num Pages: 429 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540438243
- ISBN
- 9783540438243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.04
€ 197.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Gaiser, T.; Krol, Maarten S. (University of Twente); Frischkorn, H.; Araujo, Jose C. De. Num Pages: 429 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNPG; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642628610
- ISBN
- 9783642628610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.54
€ 195.54
Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RNFF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 244 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319226613
- ISBN
- 9783319226613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Global Change, Energy Issues and Regulation Policies
. Ed(S): Saulnier, Jean Bernard; Varella, Mar...
Hardback. Bringing together a wide range of experts, this book covers climate change and exhaustion of resources; the relationship between global and local environmental policies; competition between food and agro-fuels production; international negotiations and more. Editor(s): Saulnier, Jean Bernard; Varella, Marcelo D. Series: Integrated Science and Technology Program. Num Pages: 308 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 51 colour illustrations, 17 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: RNU; THF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400766600
- ISBN
- 9789400766600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.71
€ 129.71
Global Change, Energy Issues and Regulation Policies
. Ed(S): Saulnier, Jean Bernard; Varella, Mar...
Paperback. Bringing together a wide range of experts, this book covers climate change and exhaustion of resources; the relationship between global and local environmental policies; competition between food and agro-fuels production; international negotiations and more. Editor(s): Saulnier, Jean Bernard; Varella, Marcelo Dias. Series: Integrated Science and Technology Program. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 51 colour illustrations, 17 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: RNU; THF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797277
- ISBN
- 9789400797277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Driving factors of global change, such as climate change, agricultural knowledge, science, and technology, are examined in this volume, in addition to their effects. Potential policy and institutional solutions are considered, as is the role of globalization. Editor(s): Ringler, Claudia; Biswas, Asit K.; Cline, Sarah. Series: Water Resources Development and Management. Num Pages: 265 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNPG; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262210
- ISBN
- 9783642262210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64