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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Rethinking Energy Security in Asia: A Non-Traditional View of Human Se...
. Ed(S): Caballero-Anthony, Mely; Chang, Youn...
paperback. Editor(s): Caballero-Anthony, Mely; Chang, Youngho; Putra, Nur Azha. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 112 pages, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RBGL; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 189.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642297021
- ISBN
- 9783642297021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.27
€ 57.27
Hardback. This book highlights chemical research from African scientists and provides readers with an insight into chemistry being carried out in African countries. It examines how chemical advancements can further sustainable development. Editor(s): Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RNP; RNU; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642296413
- ISBN
- 9783642296413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
Paperback. Natural disasters are increasingly affecting the world, taking lives unexpectedly and leaving many others injured and homeless. This book argues that socio-economic disparities resulting from unsustainable urban development can increase vulnerability to natural hazards, and when paired with natural hazards can negatively affect urban areas. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 111 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; LNKJ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 207.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642294693
- ISBN
- 9783642294693
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Condition: New
€ 74.47
€ 74.47
Paperback. Intends to answer the question as to how far discourses on human security are present in Jordan and Israel, if they converge and if political solutions for the issue of water security could be derived. This title establishes the methodological tool for the identification of human security discourses in Israel and Jordan. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 113 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBJ; KCN; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 113
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642292989
- ISBN
- 9783642292989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.84
€ 74.84
China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings
. Ed(S): Sun, Jiadong; Liu, Jingnan; Yang, Yu...
Hardback. Editor(s): Sun, Jiadong; Liu, Jingnan; Yang, Yuanxi. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 716 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; TJK; TRLN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 716
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642291869
- ISBN
- 9783642291869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.00
€ 244.00
China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings
. Ed(S): Sun, Jiadong; Liu, Jingnan; Yang, Yu...
Hardback. Editor(s): Sun, Jiadong; Liu, Jingnan; Yang, Yuanxi. Series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. Num Pages: 628 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; TJKS; TRLN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 628
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642291746
- ISBN
- 9783642291746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.17
€ 243.17
Progress of Geo-Disaster Mitigation Technology in Asia
. Ed(S): Wang, Fawu; Miyajima, Masakatsu; Li,...
hardcover. In this book, Asian scientists from Japan, China, Indonesia, Korea, Iran and Far East of Russia examine geo-disaster mitigation. It details disaster mitigation technology for building and pipeline safety and includes case studies from recent disasters. Editor(s): Wang, Fawu; Miyajima, Masakatsu; Li, Tonglu; Shan, Wei; Fathani, Teuku Faisal. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 639 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RB; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 639
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642291067
- ISBN
- 9783642291067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.74
€ 126.74
Hardback. This book presents a comprehensive description of the hydrogeology and hydrologic processes at work in arid lands. It describes the techniques that can be used to assess and manage the water resources of these areas with an emphasis on groundwater resources. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 1105 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 174 x 65. Weight in Grams: 1810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 1105
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642291036
- ISBN
- 9783642291036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.59
€ 247.59
Bridging the Geographic Information Sciences: International AGILE'2012...
. Ed(S): Gensel, Jerome; Josselin, Didier; Va...
hardcover. Offering papers from the 15th AGILE conference, this book shows how geoinformation science, geomatics and spatial analysis are fields in which different disciplines, epistemologies and scientific cultures intersect. Covers Management of Uncertainty and more. Editor(s): Gensel, Jerome; Josselin, Didier; Vandenbroucke, Danny. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 468 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; UYQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 859.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642290626
- ISBN
- 9783642290626
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.68
€ 188.68
Hardback. Acknowledging both the use of animal-derived medicinal products since ancient times, and today's sustainability imperative, this book surveys the role of animals in traditional folk medicine and contemporary implications for wildlife conservation. Editor(s): Alves, Romulo; Rosa, Ierece Lucena. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 919.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642290251
- ISBN
- 9783642290251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.05
€ 189.05
Hardback. Covering sustainable business model transformations with the goal of improving or sustaining a firm's profitability, this book offers and analyzes illustrative examples from management practice, and proposes a general management framework for green businesses. Series: Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJD; KJJ; KJMV6; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642288470
- ISBN
- 9783642288470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.28
€ 188.28
hardcover. The Society of Earth Scientists presents this book to stress the need for integrated understanding of the Earth system. It focuses on natural disasters, especially climate change, its effects in Asia and its significance in light of the paleo-climatic record. Editor(s): Sinha, Rajiv; Ravindra, Rasik. Series: Society of Earth Scientists Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642288449
- ISBN
- 9783642288449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.28
€ 123.28
Hardback. This complete guide to the use of noble gases in terrestrial geochemistry offers applications ranging from high temperature processes deep in the Earth, to tracing climatic variation using noble gases trapped in ice cores, groundwaters and modern sediments. Editor(s): Burnard, Pete. Series: Advances in Isotope Geochemistry. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; RBGK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642288357
- ISBN
- 9783642288357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.93
€ 241.93
Hardcover. This book collects research papers presented at the 41st Meeting of the Commission on Mineral and Thermal Waters of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CMTW). Coverage focuses especially on Egypt, Iran, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Australia. Editor(s): Balderer, Werner; Porowski, Adam; Abtew, Wossenu; Idris, Hussein; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 135 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBK; RBP; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642288234
- ISBN
- 9783642288234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.41
€ 121.41
Paperback. Disasters like floods, hurricanes, chemical or nuclear accidents may cause the necessity to evacuate the affected area. The evacuation of the urban area needs to be planned carefully. This title considers the problem of reorganization of the traffic routing of an urban area for the case of an emergency mass evacuation. Series: Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems. Num Pages: 209 pages, 79 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBKS; PBU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642287589
- ISBN
- 9783642287589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.90
€ 63.90
Hardback. Featuring the results of decades of research in the field, and written by a renowned expert, this volume covers the environmental and nutritional consequences of major nuclear accidents, such as those in 1986 in Chernobyl and in 2011 in Fukushima. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; PNR; RNQ; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642287404
- ISBN
- 9783642287404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.31
€ 122.31
Hardback. Solid waste is not just an issue for city authorities, but also for doctors, psychologists, economists, and climatologists, among others. This new book covers the full panoply of topics in solid waste management and offers an overview of relevant literature. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; TQSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642286803
- ISBN
- 9783642286803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 326.09
€ 326.09
Hardcover. The Geochemistry of Stable Chlorine and Bromine Isotopes Series: Advances in Isotope Geochemistry. Num Pages: 185 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK; RBK; TDCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 265 x 15. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642285059
- ISBN
- 9783642285059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.68
€ 122.68
Hardback. This book covers all aspects of seaweed: acclimation in the abiotic environment, biotic interactions in seaweed communities, structure and function of seaweed systems, environmental changes and seaweed aquaculture. Includes industrial and economic aspects. Editor(s): Wiencke, Christian; Bischof, Kai. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 528 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; PSTV; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 949.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642284502
- ISBN
- 9783642284502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 411.69
€ 411.69
hardcover. This book reviews new insights into the seismotectonics of this Central India tectonic zone, based on magnetotelluric studies. Integrates deep electromagnetic analyses with gravity, seismic and heat flow studies and distinct, delineated deep crustal features. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 163 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 85 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642284410
- ISBN
- 9783642284410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Ecology of Faunal Communities on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
. Ed(S): Venkataraman, K.; Raghunathan, C.; S...
Hardback. This book examines the fascinating faunal communities of The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, known for their rich biodiversity and a very high degree of endemicity in all taxa. It provides the fundamentals for their conservation and environmental management. Editor(s): Venkataraman, K.; Raghunathan, C.; Sivaperuman, C. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKAS; PSAF; PSVS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642283345
- ISBN
- 9783642283345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.65
€ 187.65
Sustainable Rural and Urban Ecosystems: Design, Implementation and Ope...
. Ed(S): Geller, Gunther; Glucklich, Detlef
Hardback. This book helps practitioners dealing with human-based rural and urban settlement-ecosystems, in key steps towards their realization, covering energy savings, reuse, natural resources and holistic quality management, as well as regulation, licensing and more. Editor(s): Geller, Gunther; Glucklich, Detlef. Num Pages: 179 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; RNC; RNPG; RNU; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642282607
- ISBN
- 9783642282607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardback. Provides an overview of the occurrence and fate of emerging contaminants, and, discusses advanced chemical analysis methods, toxicological and ecotoxicological effects as well as human exposure. Editor(s): Barcelo, Damia. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; PNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 877.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642281310
- ISBN
- 9783642281310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.26
€ 358.26
Hardback. A monograph that addresses a problem of stochastic analysis based on the uncertainty assessment by simulation and application of this method in ecology and steel industry under uncertainty. It defines the Monte Carlo (MC) method and random variables in stochastic models. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; PBWL; PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 441.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642280559
- ISBN
- 9783642280559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53