Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. This book examines linkages between environmental change and forced migration, presenting case studies of responses to climate and other environmental changes and examining the role of environmental change among the factors that lead to a decision to migrate. Editor(s): Afifi, Tamer; Jager, Professor Jill. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124150
- ISBN
- 9783642124150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.00
€ 127.00
Hardcover. This book recounts the International Polar Years of 1882-83, 1932-33, 1957-58 and 2007-08, explaining their political, economic, technical and scientific background, and detailing the benefits of our expanded knowledge of the complexities of the polar regions. Editor(s): Barr, Susan; Luedecke, Cornelia. Series: From Pole to Pole. Num Pages: 332 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 36 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QMP; PHVG; RGY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124013
- ISBN
- 9783642124013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.37
€ 240.37
Hardback. Comprises innovative research presented at the conference of the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories for Europe (AGILE), held in May 2010 in Guimaraes (Portugal). This title includes papers that cover research topics such as geospatial modelling and analysis, spatial data infrastructures, and spatial decision support systems. Editor(s): Painho, Marco; Santos, Maribel Yasmina; Pundt, Hardy. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 436 pages, 243 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 787.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642123252
- ISBN
- 9783642123252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.23
€ 187.23
Hardback. Presents a selection of chapters evolved from papers on completed research submitted to GeoCart'2010 / the 1st ICA Regional Symposium on Cartography for Australasia and Oceania, held in Auckland, New Zealand, 1st -3rd September 2010. Editor(s): Moore, Antoni; Drecki, Igor. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGV; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642122880
- ISBN
- 9783642122880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.36
€ 122.36
Hardback. This book presents the up-to-date research and information regarding the origins, chemistry, fate and health impacts of airborne particulate matter in urban areas. The book addresses this topic in a comprehensive and multidisciplinary manner. Editor(s): Zereini, Fathi; Wiseman, Clare L. S. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 656 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1124.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642122774
- ISBN
- 9783642122774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.81
€ 241.81
Hardback. This book assesses the current state of True 3D support in cartography and GI Systems. It focuses on visualization modules of GI software and systems, and addresses the specific question "How commonly is stereoscopic visualization supported in GI systems?" Editor(s): Buchroithner, Manfred Ferdinand. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 528 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 198 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642122712
- ISBN
- 9783642122712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.73
€ 240.73
Hardback. This interdisciplinary approach explores how adaptive capacity builds environmental governance in complex social-ecological systems. Cutting-edge theoretical developments are presented, in addition to empirical case studies from water, fisheries, forestry, as well as geographic settings. Editor(s): Armitage, Derek; Plummer, Ryan. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGC; RGL; RNF; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642121937
- ISBN
- 9783642121937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.53
€ 186.53
Hardback. Here is an interview with the eminent oceanographer and geophysicist Walter Munk, one of the "grand old men" of oceanography, whose career spans 70 years, beginning in 1940. Coverage includes such key issues as ocean-wave prediction and acoustic thermography. Num Pages: 137 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHVG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 137
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642120862
- ISBN
- 9783642120862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.40
€ 174.40
Hardback. Covers a description and evaluation of nuclear fission power generation. This title also covers the nuclear fuel cycle, from the extraction of natural uranium from ore mines, uranium conversion and enrichment up to the fabrication of fuel elements for the cores of various types of fission reactors. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; THK; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642119897
- ISBN
- 9783642119897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.76
€ 187.76
Hardback. This book examines the reduction of combustion gases in vehicles. It discusses technological solutions as well as the consequences of international legislation and their effects on the environmental and climate protection in the area of the mobility. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TJF; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642119750
- ISBN
- 9783642119750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.08
€ 123.08
Paperback. This Report compiles the essential indicators needed to assess the climate evolution. The report explains the most important facts and indicators, shows the data for all important regions of the world and comments on the data with a focus on the key players. Num Pages: 98 pages, 75 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KCP; RNPG; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642118722
- ISBN
- 9783642118722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.67
€ 62.67
Hardback. The removal of azo dyes from industrial wastewaters has become an urgent challenge. There are promising and cost-effective methods based on their biodegradation, and this book comprehensively treats the biodegradation of azo dyes. Editor(s): Atacag Erkurt, Hatice. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 230 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK; TDH; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642118463
- ISBN
- 9783642118463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.24
€ 238.24
Hardback. Describes the history, theory, development, research highlights, problems and future of the individual geodetic fields. This book deals with subjects such as: Geodesy, Satellite Geodesy, Marine Geodesy, GPS/Galileo Systems, Navigation and Positioning, Aerogravimetry, Super-conducting Gravimetry, and Adjustment and Filtering. Editor(s): Xu, Guochang. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RGY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642117404
- ISBN
- 9783642117404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.21
€ 241.21
Hardcover. This book surveys recent developments in numerical techniques for global atmospheric models. It reveals the many steps that determine the global atmospheric model design. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 580 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKS; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642116391
- ISBN
- 9783642116391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.59
€ 125.59
Hardback. This book advocates a fish quota based on holistic ecosystem modeling and also a plan for sustainable management of the Baltic Sea, which accounts for production of prey and predatory fish, professional and recreational fishing, and fish cage farm production. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 396 pages, 144 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKF; RNKH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642115615
- ISBN
- 9783642115615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.55
€ 192.55
Hardback. Megacity development and the inherent risks and opportunities for humans and the environment is a theme of growing urgency in the 21st century. Focusing on Latin America where urbanization is most advanced, this book studies the complexity of a mega-urban system and explores interrelations between sectors and issues. Editor(s): Heinrichs, Dirk; Krellenberg, Kerstin; Hansjurgens, Bernd; Martinez, Francisco. Num Pages: 392 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642115431
- ISBN
- 9783642115431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.83
€ 186.83
Hardback. This book describes a concerted, international research effort undertaken with the goal of establishing a database that allows the best possible description of the mortality trajectory beyond the age of 110. Editor(s): Maier, Heiner; Gampe, Jutta; Jeune, Bernard; Robine, Jean-Marie; Vaupel, James W. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 323 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 53 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; KCP; PBT; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642115196
- ISBN
- 9783642115196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.19
€ 123.19
Hardback. This book details actinide nano research. Coverage includes the formation of actinide nano-particles, their properties and structure, and environmental behavior of colloids and nanopartices related to the safe disposal of nuclear wastes. Editor(s): Kalmykov, Stepan N.; Denecke, Melissa A. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PNRL; RBGK; RNQ; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642114311
- ISBN
- 9783642114311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.46
€ 187.46
Flexible Ridesharing: New Opportunities and Service Concepts for Susta...
Handke, Volker, Jonuschat, Helga
Hardcover. Although ridesharing options have been discussed since many years, internet and smartphones provide completeley new opportunities to find ridesharing partners today. This book deals with our efforts on implementing flexible internet- and phone-based ridesharing services with a focus on the users' perspective, their demands and acceptance limits. Num Pages: 118 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642113444
- ISBN
- 9783642113444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.33
€ 122.33
Hardcover. This book offers insights into important trends and future scenarios in the global tourism and travel industry and analyzes current challenges in the aviation and hospitality industry, destination management and general travel behavior. Editor(s): Conrady, Roland; Buck, Martin. Series: Trends and Issues in Global Tourism. Num Pages: 309 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KNSG; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642108280
- ISBN
- 9783642108280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.37
€ 65.37
Hardback. Editor(s): Wellnitz, Joerg; Subic, A. J.; Leary, Martin. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107962
- ISBN
- 9783642107962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.62
€ 238.62
Hardback. This volume offers state-of-the-art methods for the synthesis and analysis of chlorinated paraffins. It also covers their global occurrence, utilization and toxicological properties and discusses international regulations a risk assessment study done in Japan. Editor(s): Boer, C.De. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 213 pages, 77 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; RBGK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107603
- ISBN
- 9783642107603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.09
€ 238.09
Hardback. This book reviews methods used by universities worldwide to inform and educate students and the public on climate change. It introduces projects and communication strategies for raising awareness in students and stakeholders, and documents ongoing initiatives. Editor(s): Leal Filho, Walter. Series: Climate Change Management. Num Pages: 292 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KCN; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107504
- ISBN
- 9783642107504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.36
€ 190.36
Hardback. The warming climate will cause the drying up of the water resources in semi-arid and arid regions. This book proposes investment in the development of new water resources and changing the natural environments while educating the local populations. Editor(s): Issar, Arie S. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642106392
- ISBN
- 9783642106392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.74
€ 124.74