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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. This book offers insights on the effects of rapid climate change at the poles, one of which is that ecosystems adapted to polar environments are likely to be vulnerable as the climate warms. The editors recognize the outstanding contribution of Marine Biology. Editor(s): Verde, Cinzia; Prisco, Guido di. Series: From Pole to Pole. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RNCB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642273513
- ISBN
- 9783642273513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. This book discusses organisms from bacteria and ciliates to higher vertebrates that live on polar continental shelves, slopes and deep sea. Discussion includes shrinking sea ice, and organisms adapted to cold climates that are now vulnerable to rapid warming. Editor(s): Verde, Cinzia; Prisco, Guido di. Series: From Pole to Pole. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642273483
- ISBN
- 9783642273483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Includes: "Progress and Future of Pyrethroids", "Pyrethrin Biosynthesis and Its Regulation in Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium", "Recent Advances of Pyrethroids for Household Use", "The Biological Activity of a Novel Pyrethroid: Metofluthrin", and, "Advances in the Mode of Action of Pyrethroids". Editor(s): Matsuo, Tokuro; Mori, Tatsuya. Series: Topics in Current Chemistry. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642273452
- ISBN
- 9783642273452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.78
€ 249.78
Hardback. This publication details a groundbreaking radar methodology called perturbation analysis, which enables detection of targets smaller than the resolution cell that are highly embedded in clutter. It pushes forward the performance limits of current algorithms. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; RGW; TJFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271625
- ISBN
- 9783642271625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.89
€ 194.89
Intraseasonal Variability in the Atmosphere-Ocean Climate System
Lau, William K.M.; Waliser, Duane E.
Paperback. This updated second edition features multi-author, comprehensive and authoritative reviews of intra-seasonal variability. It has a balance of observation, theory and modeling and is a single-source reference for those interested in this key phenomenon. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences. Num Pages: 614 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1084.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271359
- ISBN
- 9783642271359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 286.64
€ 286.64
Paperback. This book reviews current research on detecting (long-range) correlations in complex time series. Covers modern techniques including Hurst analysis, the detrended fluctuation analysis and the wavelet transform, in light of the natural time domain. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 476 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHS; PHVG; PHVN; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271342
- ISBN
- 9783642271342
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Condition: New
€ 229.62
€ 229.62
Paperback. This book looks at how tropical rain forest ecology is altered by climate change. It explores the long term occupation of tropical systems, the influence of fire and the future climatic effects of deforestation, together with anthropogenic emissions. Editor(s): Bush, Mark; Flenley, John R.; Gosling, William. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 24. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271335
- ISBN
- 9783642271335
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Condition: New
€ 251.86
€ 251.86
Paperback. This wide-ranging book considers the origins and rise of science and technology before moving on to discuss the state of our world and its possible futures, addressing the main challenges for social and economic development in the context of global change. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PBW; PDZ; PSAF; RN; TH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271267
- ISBN
- 9783642271267
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Condition: New
€ 73.79
€ 73.79
Paperback. Complementing the growing body of literature that explores the relationships between arts and cartography, this book is distinguished by its focus on the multiple ways of representing a database, in this case, environmental issues in the city of Montreal. Editor(s): Caquard, Sebastien; Vaughan, Laurene; Cartwright, William. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGV; RGW; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271144
- ISBN
- 9783642271144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Fluid Dynamics
. Ed(S): Klapp, Jaime; Cros, Anne-Marie; Vela...
Paperback. Featuring selected contributions presented at the Enzo Levi and XVI Annual Meeting of the Fluid Dynamic Division of the Mexican Physical Society in 2010, this volume covers the latest advances and also includes invited lectures free of complex mathematics. Editor(s): Klapp, Jaime; Cros, Anne-Marie; Velasco Fuentes, Oscar; Stern, Catalina; Rodriguez Meza, Mario Alberto. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 518 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 819.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271076
- ISBN
- 9783642271076
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Condition: New
€ 251.86
€ 251.86
Paperback. With contributions from internationally-renowned experts, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health. A valuable source of information, it also presents the latest results in the field of soil quality in view of climate change. Editor(s): Singh, B. P.; Cowie, Annette L.; Chan, K. Yin. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271045
- ISBN
- 9783642271045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.63
€ 250.63
Polyfluorinated Chemicals and Transformation Products
. Ed(S): Knepper, Thomas P. (Eswe-Institute F...
Paperback. Editor(s): Knepper, Thomas P. (ESWE-Institute for Water Research and Water Technology); Lange, Frank T. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; PNF; RBGK; RNP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271014
- ISBN
- 9783642271014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 248.26
€ 248.26
Paperback. This book aims to foster a deeper understanding of urbanism, invoking the contributions both the hard and soft sciences have made, and are still making, in grappling with the many issues and facets of regional planning and dynamics. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 435 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJU; PHS; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 435
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270871
- ISBN
- 9783642270871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Modeling Risk Management for Resources and Environment in China
. Ed(S): Wu, Desheng Dash; Zhou, Yong
Paperback. Editor(s): Wu, Desheng Dash; Zhou, Yong. Series: Computational Risk Management. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270833
- ISBN
- 9783642270833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.99
€ 196.99
Paperback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270680
- ISBN
- 9783642270680
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Condition: New
€ 126.64
€ 126.64
Paperback. This book explores the classification of endospore-forming bacteria, detection and study methods and dispersal, and discusses their dynamic interaction with other soil inhabitants, and their role in nitrogen fixation, denitrification, and soil remediation. Editor(s): Logan, N. A.; Vos, Paul de. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270673
- ISBN
- 9783642270673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.82
€ 194.82
paperback. This practical guide to the diplomatic negotiation strategies that convince governments and international institutions to protect animal welfare also introduces new approaches to fundraising and is aimed at both pragmatic and compassionate conservationists. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; PSVS; RNK; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270611
- ISBN
- 9783642270611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.51
€ 138.51
Paperback. This book reviews the properties, age record and paleogeographic significance of peatlands, covering geology, geomorphology, vegetation and soils that characterize the biophysical environment of tepui summits in the western Guayana Highlands. Editor(s): Zinck, Joseph Alfred; Huber, Otto. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, 75 black & white illustrations, 45 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; PSAF; RBGB; RBGD; RGBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270512
- ISBN
- 9783642270512
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Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive picture of research-driven activities related to location and map-based services, looking specifically at user-centered and context-aware system development, especially in wayfinding and navigation systems. Editor(s): Gartner, Georg; Ortag, Felix. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270475
- ISBN
- 9783642270475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.73
€ 194.73
Paperback. This book contains contributions to the 32nd Polish-Czech-Slovak Symposium on Mining and Environmental Geophysics. It covers aspects of geophysical science, such as induced seismicity, engineering seismology, environmental geophysics and geophysics in geology. Editor(s): Idziak, Adam F.; Dubiel, Ryszard. Series: Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RNK; TTU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 237.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270406
- ISBN
- 9783642270406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.26
€ 125.26
Soil Enzymology in the Recycling of Organic Wastes and Environmental R...
. Ed(S): Trasar, Carmen; Hernandez, Teresa; G...
Paperback. This volume provides an overview of soil enzymology in organic wastes and environmental restoration. The text looks at the important role soil enzymes play as biomonitors of the evolution of soil quality, and explores the application of molecular techniques as diagnostic tools. Editor(s): Trasar, Carmen; Hernandez, Teresa; Garcia, Carlos; Rad, Carlos; Gonzalez-Carcedo, Salvador. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 569.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270253
- ISBN
- 9783642270253
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Condition: New
€ 194.80
€ 194.80
Paperback. This book covers breakthroughs in sequencing methodology which offer new insight into metabolic and regulatory networks, as well as clues to the evolution of degradation pathways and to molecular adaptation strategies to changing environmental conditions. Editor(s): Singh, Shree Nath. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642269837
- ISBN
- 9783642269837
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Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05
Paperback. This book presents a global view of the formation, characteristics and behavior of natural and artificial rockslide dams. It includes detailed case histories of well-known historic and prehistoric rockslide dams. Editor(s): Evans, Stephen G. (Department of Earth Sciences); Hermanns, Reginald L. (Geological Survey of Canada); Strom, Alexander L.; Scarascia Mugnozza, Gabriele. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 664 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD; TNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1003.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642269752
- ISBN
- 9783642269752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.68
€ 197.68
Paperback. This book focuses on the modelling of flow paths that affect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from a small agricultural catchment (the Narew Catchment) during snowmelt, as this is the dominant hydrological event in many moderate and high latitude catchments. Editor(s): Swiatek, Dorota; Ignar, Stefan. Series: Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBK; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642269585
- ISBN
- 9783642269585
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.34
€ 126.34