Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. This is a provocative look at contemporary conflicts--wars taking place in resource rich countries filled with impoverished people. It focuses on three key resources: oil, diamonds, and timber. Th author is critical of the role of developed countries in such conflicts and offers solutions to end the plunder of Africa and Asia. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBWS; JWA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849041454
- ISBN
- 9781849041454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.12
€ 30.99
€ 28.12
Paperback. Sharing Eden sets out to show how respect for the environment is at the heart of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. Finding common ground between Christianity, Islam and Judaism is a critical priority for the whole world - and nowhere is that common ground more evident or inspiring than on environmental issues. --Jonathon Porritt Editor(s): Swan, Lindsay. Num Pages: 108 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNA; RNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 124 x 7. Weight in Grams: 176. Green Teachings from Jews, Christians and Muslims. 108 pages. Editor(s): Swan, Lindsay. Sharing Eden sets out to show how respect for the environment is at the heart of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. Finding common ground between Christianity, Islam and Judaism is a critical priority for the whole world - and nowhere is that common ground more evident or inspiring than on environmental issues. --Jonathon Porritt. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RNA; RNB. Dimension: 183 x 124 x 7. Weight: 174.
- Publisher
- Kube Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 108
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847740410
- ISBN
- 9781847740410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.63
€ 10.63
Paperback. Critically interrogates the work of David Harvey, one of the world's most influential geographers, and one of its best known Marxists. This title considers the entire range of Harvey's oeuvre, from the nature of urbanism to environmental issues. It also contains a consolidated bibliography of Harvey's writings. Editor(s): Castree, Noel; Gregory, Derek. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631235101
- ISBN
- 9780631235101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.26
€ 28.26
Hardback. Full of rich detail for the specialist but accessible to the intelligent lay reader, the book includes the author's own stunning illustrations and a technical appendix which provides information, for example, on body mass/wing dimension relationships and avian/dinosaurian metabolics. Num Pages: 472 pages, 147, 88 black & white halftones, 59 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1611.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801867637
- ISBN
- 9780801867637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.99
€ 83.99
Paperback. Explaining how the principles of population dynamics and ecosystem functioning can be merged, this title addresses key issues in the study of biodiversity and ecosystems, such as functional complementarity, food webs, stability and complexity, material cycling, and metacommunities. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 19 halftones. 54 line illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691122700
- ISBN
- 9780691122700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.51€ 53.40
€ 68.51
€ 53.40
Paperback. Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition explores the concept of sustainable development and its implications for science and engineering. Editor(s): Azapagic, Adisa; Perdan, Slobodan. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: RNU; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 27. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470718728
- ISBN
- 9780470718728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
Hardback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FMB; AJB; RGBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 330 x 260. .
- Publisher
- Steidl Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783958291706
- ISBN
- 9783958291706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.13
€ 52.99
€ 44.13
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Full Color Photos throughout, 4 maps. BIC Classification: RNK; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Publisher
- Patagonia Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781938340628
- ISBN
- 9781938340628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.58
€ 24.99
€ 21.58
Paperback. Although the food industry is beginning to make headway with its sustainability initiatives, substantially more progress is needed in order to feed the world's growing population sustainably. The challenge is that the topic of sustainability can seem overwhelming and there is limited information that is specific to the food industry. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: RNU; TDCT; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 13. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118447734
- ISBN
- 9781118447734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.19
€ 82.19
Paperback. Offers an overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. This title covers sections that include those devoted to the main rock types, weathering, ground investigation, rock mass strength, failures of old mines, subsidence on peats and clays, sinkholes on limestone and chalk, and water in landslides. Num Pages: 104 pages, 75 black & white tables, 25 colour illustrations, 180 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: RBG; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 8. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 104
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415469609
- ISBN
- 9780415469609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. A fascinating popular science book that reveals how much we really know - and don't know - about the natural world. Explains why we need to be more concerned about ecosystems than individual iconic species such as the giant panda and gorilla. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Green Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900322867
- ISBN
- 9781900322867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.40
€ 16.99
€ 15.40
Paperback. Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar are sites of special scientific interest and of European importance for wildlife. The National Trust locations of Helsington Barrows and Brigsteer Park are habitats offering a rich diversity of birds, butterflies and flora. This book presents a detailed portrait of a landscape. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 8. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874181576
- ISBN
- 9781874181576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.37
€ 7.37
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 662
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780122835223
- ISBN
- 9780122835223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.22€ 61.90
€ 73.22
€ 61.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLP5; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 215 x 27. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- The Golden Sufi Centre
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781941394144
- ISBN
- 9781941394144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.33
€ 17.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 362, 200 colour illustrations, 138 colour illustrations, 14 black & white illustrations,. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 290 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421420288
- ISBN
- 9781421420288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.15
€ 43.99
€ 36.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691171326
- ISBN
- 9780691171326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.01
€ 20.99
€ 17.01
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- W. H. Freeman
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781464133442
- ISBN
- 9781464133442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.77€ 41.44
€ 63.77
€ 41.44
Paperback. Rebecca Solnit has made a vocation of journeying into difficult territory and reporting back, as an environmentalist, antiglobalization activist, and public intellectual. This work represents developments in Solnit's thinking and offers you a panoramic world view enriched by her characteristically provocative, inspiring, and hopeful observations. Num Pages: 436 pages, 10 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 147 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552. Landscapes for Politics. 436 pages, Illustrations. Rebecca Solnit has made a vocation of journeying into difficult territory and reporting back, as an environmentalist, antiglobalization activist, and public intellectual. This work represents developments in Solnit's thinking and offers you a panoramic world view enriched by her characteristically provocative, inspiring, and hopeful observations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; RN. Dimension: 195 x 147 x 25. Weight: 510.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 436
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520256569
- ISBN
- 9780520256569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.25
€ 31.99
€ 23.25
Paperback. Through a series of detailed international case studies, this book traces the history of aviation over the past century, showing how the early promises of flight, symbolized and performed in the spectacular airshows at Hendon and Rheims, evolved into the devastating bombing campaigns of World War II and the rise of international terrorism. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: KNGV; RGC; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405182614
- ISBN
- 9781405182614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.53
€ 34.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415809849
- ISBN
- 9780415809849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.94€ 57.74
€ 90.94
€ 57.74