Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. In multidisciplinary efforts to understand and manage our planet, contemporary ocean science plays an essential role. Volumes 13 and 14 of The Sea focus on two of the most important components in the field of ocean science today--the coastal ocean and its interactions with the deep sea, and coupled physical-biogeochemical and ecosystem dynamics. Editor(s): Robinson, Allan R.; Brink, Kenneth H. Series: The Sea: Ideas and Observations on Progress in the Study of the Seas. Num Pages: 1062 pages, 16 color illustrations, 50 halftones, 150 line illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 1732.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1062
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674015265
- ISBN
- 9780674015265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.42€ 225.48
€ 258.42
€ 225.48
Paperback. Since the 1700s, the landscape of New England has been transformed. This book examines the changes in the area, from the intensive farming through the 19th century to the reforesting of the 20th century, using the models of the land contained in Harvard University's "Fisher Museum". Series: Harvard University Forest S. Num Pages: 80 pages, 49 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 6. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674003446
- ISBN
- 9780674003446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.33
€ 12.33
Paperback. Rivers and Floodplains is concerned with the origin, geometry, water flow, sediment transport, erosion and deposition associated with modern alluvial rivers and floodplains, how they vary in time and space, and how this information is used to interpret deposits of ancient rivers and floodplains. Num Pages: 504 pages, 254. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 27. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064892
- ISBN
- 9780632064892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.35
€ 130.35
Paperback. Can there be a common definition of sustainable development? Views on sustainable development range from those of the mainstream economist to the hardened environmentalist -- via many shades of green. Num Pages: 200 pages, 20. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064595
- ISBN
- 9780632064595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.04
€ 120.04
Paperback. The motivation for this volume came from the idea that the Precambrian is the key, both to the present, and to the understanding of the Earth as a whole. The Precambrian constitutes about 85% of Eartha s history, and of that, about 3. 75 billion years of Precambrian time, represented by rocks, are accessible to geoscientists. Editor(s): Altermann, Wladyslaw; Corcoran, Patricia. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 464 pages, 194. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1094.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064151
- ISBN
- 9780632064151
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Condition: New
€ 234.10
€ 234.10
Paperback. If new housing is to be sustainable, it must be considered in the contest of its surrounding community! The location of new housing is one of the most intractable controversies of modern times. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 314 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: RPC; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632063871
- ISBN
- 9780632063871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.90
€ 159.90
Hardcover. The interactions between wild bird populations (many protected by law) and fish, particularly those under commercial culture or part of a fishery is subject of much controversy. Ecological, environmental and conservation pressures run alongside commercial pressures on exploited fish populations. Num Pages: 384 pages, 128. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632063857
- ISBN
- 9780632063857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.32
€ 284.32
Hardcover. The first edition described the concept of Integrated Waste Management (IWM), and the use of Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) to provide a way to assess the environmental and economic performance of solid waste systems. This book focuses on case studies - both of IWM systems, and of where LCI has been used to assess such systems. Num Pages: 544 pages, 60. BIC Classification: RNH; TQSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 37. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058891
- ISBN
- 9780632058891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.27
€ 274.27
Paperback. This volume presents a unique compendium of papers assessing the effects of volcanism on lakes, as recorded by the volcaniclastic sediments deposited within them. Editor(s): White, J.D.L. (Department of Geology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand); Riggs, N. R. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 260. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058471
- ISBN
- 9780632058471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 166.30
€ 166.30
Paperback. This book presents for the first time an interdisciplinary view of property development and property developers. Fourteen contributions are brought together here from leading researchers and respected practitioners, including property analysts, economists, geographers, planners and sociologists. Editor(s): Guy, Simon; Henneberry, John. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 320 pages, 21. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058426
- ISBN
- 9780632058426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.57
€ 126.57
Paperback. 'I am delighted to endorse this book, which considers and debates urban regeneration in Europe. Its comprehensive aim of understanding regeneration problems is given a unique insight by the use of practical European examples. Editor(s): Couch, Chris; Fraser, Charles; Percy, Susan. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058419
- ISBN
- 9780632058419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 167.49
€ 167.49
Hardcover. The interactions between fishes and forests are complex, multifaceted, dynamic processes involving most inland surface waters, forests, subsurface waters, geology and soils, climate and its changes, and the biotic components of the relevant ecosystems. Editor(s): Northcote, T.G.; Hartman, G.F. Num Pages: 800 pages, 81 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; KNAL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 181 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058099
- ISBN
- 9780632058099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 337.96
€ 337.96
Paperback. This book identifies, defines and explains in detail property--related environmental issues. It is written in an easy--to--follow style and presented in a lively format. Issues are explained with reference to relevant background information, practical issues and problems posed. Num Pages: 192 pages, 10. BIC Classification: KFFR; RNF; RNU; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 12. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058044
- ISBN
- 9780632058044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.13
€ 71.13
Hardcover. * Comprehensive coverage of commercially exploited species. * Internationally known and respected contributors. * Multi--contributor approach providing very detailed coverage. * Estuaries are a vitally important ecosystem. . Editor(s): Elliott, M.; Hemingway, Krystal. Num Pages: 656 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSPM; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1246.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632057337
- ISBN
- 9780632057337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 293.11
€ 293.11
Hardcover. Despite a history of several decades of pesticide regulation, continuous innovation, and considerable practical experience with using pesticides in agriculture, the environmental impact of pesticide use continues to be of serious concern. Editor(s): Hond, Frank den; Groenewegen, Peter; Straalen, Nico van. Num Pages: 272 pages, 100. BIC Classification: RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056590
- ISBN
- 9780632056590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.48
€ 265.48
Paperback. Ecological criticism of agricultural policies is not easy - targets agreed in biodiversity action plans must be achieved within a framework of agricultural and economic policies. This booklet identifies some of the hidden costs of unsustainable production. Series: British Ecological Society: Ecological Issues S. Num Pages: 72 pages, 70 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056521
- ISBN
- 9780632056521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. Based on research by leading scientists, this work offers an accessible account of fishing activities and their impacts on marine habitats, biodiversity and species of conservation concern. It covers fishing methods that range from trawling in the Antarctic to fishing with dynamite in the tropics. Editor(s): Moore, G.; Jennings, Simon. Series: British Ecological Society: Ecological Issues S. Num Pages: 72 pages, 52 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056088
- ISBN
- 9780632056088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.11
€ 62.11
Paperback. Introduction to Geomicrobiology is a timely and comprehensive overview of how microbial life has affected Earth's environment through time. It shows how the ubiquity of microorganisms, their high chemical reactivity, and their metabolic diversity make them a significant factor controlling the chemical composition of our planet. Num Pages: 440 pages, 173. BIC Classification: PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 246 x 20. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054541
- ISBN
- 9780632054541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.70
€ 84.70
Hardcover. Geostatistics for Estimating Fish Abundance J. Rivoirard, J. Simmonds, K. Foote, P. Fernandes and N. Bez Geostatistics is a branch of spatial statistics that was originally developed for the mining industry. The technique is now widely recognised as an important tool for the estimation of the abundance and distribution of natural resources. Num Pages: 216 pages, 110. BIC Classification: PSVW1; R; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054442
- ISBN
- 9780632054442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.48
€ 265.48
Hardcover. aeo analyses a critical issue for fisheries management and conservation aeo examines the impacts of fisheries across the marine ecosystem from benthos to seabirds aeo written by experts from six different countries and a wide range of disciplines aeo provides the most up--to--date opinions on conservation priorities and research needs. Editor(s): Kaiser, Michael J.; DeGroot, Dr Sebastiaan J (The Netherlands). Series: Fishing News Books. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 190 x 28. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632053551
- ISBN
- 9780632053551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.48
€ 265.48