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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Paperback. A basic textbook introducing the scientific principles involved in studying the structure and functioning of the biosphere. It uses worldwide examples and stresses human impact. Written with non-specialist readers in mind, it covers knowledge and techniques of investigation. Num Pages: 266 pages, maps, diagrams, half-tones, glossary, index. BIC Classification: PS; RNC; RNF; TQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985495
- ISBN
- 9780471985495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.76
€ 96.76
Hardback. This volume consists of twenty chapters addressing different aspects of the theme of fluvial processes and environmental change. The overall coverage is broad; scientifically, (from modelling to alluvial dating), geographically (from arid zone flash--flooding to glacial meltwaters) and in time (from contemporary process studies to the Quaternary). Editor(s): Brown, Antony Barrington; Quine, Timothy. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 426 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985488
- ISBN
- 9780471985488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 418.86
€ 418.86
Hardback. Global water issues are likely to be as important in the foreseeable future as the oil crisis was in the 1970s. There is an urgent need for management to be appraised of scientific work and of the uncertainties that are associated with it, in addition to the importance of scientists transmitting their work to management in a comprehensible way. Editor(s): Trudgill, S.T.; etc.; Walling, Des E. (Department of Geography, University of Exeter); Webb, Bruce W. (Department of Geography, University of Exeter). Num Pages: 296 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNBW; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985471
- ISBN
- 9780471985471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 294.14
€ 294.14
Hardback. The introduction of economics and resource management into environmental modelling is a new and exciting development, and it is the interesting topic of this book. "Green" economics is becoming a hot area of academic interest and research, and this title is in the vanguard of publishing on the subject. Editor(s): Mahendrarajah, Sinniah; Jakeman, A.J.; McAleer, Michael. Num Pages: 412 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KCN; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985440
- ISBN
- 9780471985440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 320.79
€ 320.79
Paperback. Focusing on the evolving geography of the advanced capitalist economies of Europe, North America, and the Pacific Rim, this comparative international reader presents some relevant papers published in this discipline. The text is divided into five sections. Editor(s): Bryson, John R.; Henry, Nick; Keeble, David; Martin, Ron. Num Pages: 494 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; KC; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 192 x 25. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985280
- ISBN
- 9780471985280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.75
€ 115.75
Paperback. This introduction to town--and--country planning combines theory, procedures, and practice with detailed, real--world case studies. Both national and local perspectives in the United Kingdom are presented, clearly demonstrating how planning policies are mediated by local concerns in real situations. Editor(s): Allmendinger, Philip; Prior, Alan; Raemaekers, Jeremy. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMVD; RPC; RPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 246 x 26. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985228
- ISBN
- 9780471985228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.53
€ 57.53
Paperback. Examines the relationship between habitat and ecosystem dynamics. Covering habitats ranging from mountains to floodplains to coastal dunes and rivers, this text discusses how the biological and physical processes interact in each habitat. It is suitable for conservationists, environmental consultants, managers and engineers. Editor(s): Warren, Andrew; French, J. R. Num Pages: 366 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984993
- ISBN
- 9780471984993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.43
€ 150.43
Hardback. Palaeohydrology is the study of how the composition, distribution and movement of water influenced environmental change in the past. Using case studies from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, this book discusses its contribution in understanding environmental change. Editor(s): Benito, Gerardo; Baker, V. R. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984658
- ISBN
- 9780471984658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 368.89
€ 368.89
Hardback. This text maps out new networks of information and power, and presents an overview of one of the strongest growing areas in geography, namely technology. It is covered in three parts: conceptualizing electronic space; global electronic commerce; and urban, regional and national development. Editor(s): Wilson, Mark I.; Madison, James; Corey, Kenneth E. (both Michigan State University, USA). Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RGCM; TB; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984276
- ISBN
- 9780471984276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.11
€ 246.11
Hardback. Forensic detection of explosives is the detection of hidden explosives in airfreight, luggage, vehicles, and on suspects, while environmental detection of explosives relates to explosives in the soil and water of contaminated areas, and the detection of landmines. This is a reference manual. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; RNP; TTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983712
- ISBN
- 9780471983712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 473.95
€ 473.95
Paperback. At the dawn of this century, economics and economic growth was driven by industry. As we near the end of the century, money and the money markets are an industry unto themselves which now drives the global economy. Addressing one of the hottest topics in the field, this book explores the geography of the international flow of money. Num Pages: 348 pages, maps. BIC Classification: KCBM; KCL; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 19. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983477
- ISBN
- 9780471983477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.33
€ 112.33
Hardback. At the dawn of this century, economics and economic growth was driven by industry. As we near the end of the century, money and the money markets are an industry unto themselves which now drives the global economy. Addressing one of the hottest topics in the field, this book explores the geography of the international flow of money. Num Pages: 348 pages, maps. BIC Classification: KCBM; KCL; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983460
- ISBN
- 9780471983460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 311.72
€ 311.72
Paperback. Most of the developing countries are located near the tropics which determine the success or failure of sustainable development strategies in these regions. This environmental study focuses on the developing world, integrating physical/biological discussion with social/development analysis. Num Pages: 370 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; PS; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983385
- ISBN
- 9780471983385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.14
€ 116.14
Hardback. Provides the first comprehensive review of the evolution of tropical rain forests on a continent by continent basis, within an up--to--date tectonic, palaeogeographical and palaeoclimatic framework primarily by reference to the record of fossil pollens and spores. Num Pages: 378 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBT; PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983262
- ISBN
- 9780471983262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 406.48
€ 406.48
Paperback. A theme within this text on glaciology has been the linkage between glacier hydrology and ice mass dynamics. This mediates the way in which glaciers and ice sheets respond to environmental change, and determines ways in which ice masses shape the landscape. Editor(s): Sharp, M.; Tranter, Martyn; Richards, Keith S. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 201 x 20. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471981688
- ISBN
- 9780471981688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 237.25
€ 237.25
Hardback. Risk assessment is an important part of the formal EIA process. This text provides an overview of risk assessment methods and tools applicable to environmental management problems. It also covers concepts and techniques/methodologies for performing human health and environmental risk assessments. Num Pages: 536 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 246 x 180 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471981473
- ISBN
- 9780471981473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.55
€ 362.55
Paperback. This book introduces some of the main areas of environmental pollution where chemical reactions play a major role. It examines chemical reactions in the atmosphere, soil, and water as well as the metabolic processes of human beings, plants, and animals. Num Pages: 204 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471980889
- ISBN
- 9780471980889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 160.05
€ 160.05
Paperback. Water is, perhaps, the single most important substance on earth. It forms the basis for life as we know it. Organisms, including human beings, can only survive if there is an adequate supply of water available. In addition, the water must be of the proper quality to support life. Editor(s): Peters, N. E.; Bricker, O. P.; Kennedy, M. M. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 420 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGK; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978688
- ISBN
- 9780471978688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.10
€ 184.10
Paperback. This book should be in the library of every transportation researcher. Ronald Sheck Intermodal and guideway research program director, Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of Florida There is no escape from transport. By sea, air, road or rail, we rely on transport to connect individuals, businesses and cities. Editor(s): Hoyle, B. S.; Knowles, Professor Richard. Num Pages: 382 pages, figures, photographs, index. BIC Classification: JPQB; KNG; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977773
- ISBN
- 9780471977773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.29
€ 126.29
Paperback. The rainfall-runoff model, TOPMODEL, is one of the simpler hydrological models that makes use of the type of digital terrain data now available. This volume summarizes experiences in applying the model in a variety of environments. Editor(s): Beven, K. J. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 356 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBKF; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977247
- ISBN
- 9780471977247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.68
€ 198.68