Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Fenolio's rich and vibrant images shed new light on the world's fascinating creatures of darkness. Num Pages: 320 pages, 222 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 229. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421418636
- ISBN
- 9781421418636
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.12
€ 40.99
€ 35.12
Hardback. The collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates 50 million years ago created the Himalaya, along with massive glaciers, intensified monsoon, turbulent rivers, and an efflorescence of ecosystems. Today, the Himalaya is at risk of catastrophic loss of life. Maharaj Pandit outlines the mountain's past in order to map a way toward a sustainable future. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 23 x 15. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674971745
- ISBN
- 9780674971745
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€ 52.91€ 48.60
€ 52.91
€ 48.60
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
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Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
paperback. Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, with the very latest discoveries in paleontology integrated with emerging insights from molecular biology and earth system science. 100 illustrations. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 color illus. 25 halftones. 47 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 298.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780691165530
- ISBN
- 9780691165530
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 15.00
€ 24.99
€ 15.00
Paperback. The revised edition of this book uses case studies on genetically modified food, animals in research, nanotechnology and climate change to probe the relationship of ethics to religion and show the relevance of ethical reasoning to land, food and technology. Editor(s): Comstock, Gary L. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSA; RN; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793200
- ISBN
- 9789400793200
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Condition: New
€ 100.53
€ 100.53
Paperback. The fascinating story of our exploitation of birds - and their exploitation of us - told from first-hand experience and with a treasure chest of examples from around the world. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16pp colour section. BIC Classification: RNKH; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 241 x 13. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849950282
- ISBN
- 9781849950282
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€ 21.99€ 21.28
€ 21.99
€ 21.28
Paperback. Examines the failure of the money-based global economy and how we might live in more sustainable, equitable ways. A textbook and manifesto for change. Editor(s): Nelson, Anitra; Timmerman, Frans. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: KCP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745331652
- ISBN
- 9780745331652
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.14
€ 36.99
€ 29.14
Paperback. Histories of the Darwinian revolution have often paid more attention to theoretical debates than to the researchers who struggled to comprehend the deeper evolutionary significance of fossils. This is an account of evolutionary morphology and its relationship with palaeontology and biogeography. Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 530 pages, 35 halftones, 20 line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; PSAJ; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 746.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226069227
- ISBN
- 9780226069227
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.86
€ 42.99
€ 32.86
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Ottawa Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780776607726
- ISBN
- 9780776607726
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.63
€ 30.99
€ 30.63
Paperback. Aims to modify various aspects of the Gaia hypothesis in light of geochemical, geophysical, mathematical, and paleontological data that were either ignored or unavailable at the time the hypothesis was developed. This book presents an argument that the Earth's climatic temperature is regulated amidst the backdrop of volcanic outgassing. Num Pages: 272 pages, 66 illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102131
- ISBN
- 9780231102131
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.46
€ 49.99
€ 35.46
Life-cycle Cost Approach for Management of Environmental Resources: A ...
Reddy, V. Ratna, Kurian, Mathew, Ardakanian, ...
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Num Pages: 74 pages, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 172 x 5. Weight in Grams: 132.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319062860
- ISBN
- 9783319062860
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Condition: New
€ 68.60
€ 68.60
Hardback. Editor(s): Zhang, Junyi. Num Pages: 518 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; KCU; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431564706
- ISBN
- 9784431564706
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Condition: New
€ 183.75
€ 183.75
Paperback. Series: Quadrant Book. Num Pages: 288 pages, 27 black and white illustrations and 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPQB; KN; RND; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816677856
- ISBN
- 9780816677856
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.12
€ 29.99
€ 29.12
Hardback. Lifelines chronicles the value of rivers, documents the modern day problems affecting them, and reports on key solutions for better stewardship. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531383
- ISBN
- 9780742531383
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Condition: New
€ 161.93
€ 161.93
Paperback. Lifelines chronicles the value of rivers, documents the modern day problems affecting them, and reports on key solutions for better stewardship. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531390
- ISBN
- 9780742531390
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Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
Paperback. Aims to present a provocative meditation on bioregionalism and what it means to live, work, eat and play in relation to naturally defined areas. This work gives a textured portrait of the author's own home, the Putah-Cache watershed in California's Sacramento Valley, demonstrating how bioregionalism can be practiced in everyday life. Num Pages: 317 pages, 38 b/w photographs, 12 line illustrations, 14 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AMV; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236288
- ISBN
- 9780520236288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.91
€ 40.99
€ 28.91
Hardback. This book analyzes the immediate and prolonged effects of major storms and catastrophic events on humans. Topics include how families make meaning out of disaster, disaster recovery in the workplace, and recovery services for the frail and elderly. Editor(s): Cherry, Katie E. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; MMJ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441903921
- ISBN
- 9781441903921
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Condition: New
€ 69.04
€ 69.04
Paperback. A controversial challenge to current views of evolution, for the general reader. Num Pages: 488 pages, 50 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDA; PDZ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 704. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- KOC0010929
- ISBN
- 9780521603256
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. Life's Work is a study of the shifting spaces and material practices of social reproduction in the global era. The volume blurs the heavily drawn boundaries between production and reproduction, showing through case studies of migration, education and domesticity how the practices of everyday life challenge these categorical distinctions. Editor(s): Mitchell, Katharyne; Marston, Sallie A.; Katz, Cindi. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHBD; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405111348
- ISBN
- 9781405111348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.89
€ 27.89
paperback. 'Modernisation' was one of the most pervasive ideologies of the twentieth century. Focusing on a case study of the Kariba Dam in central-southern Africa and based on an array of primary sources and interviews the book provides a nuanced understanding of development in the turbulent late 1950s, a time when most colonies moved towards independence. Series: Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJH; HBL; HBTB; HBTQ; JHB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- SKU
- V9781349443611
- ISBN
- 9781349443611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.28
€ 129.28