Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardback. Rising sea levels and altered weather patterns are expected to significantly alter coastal and inland environments for humans, infrastructure and ecosystems. This book addresses environmental assessment and management as part of the nexus of climate change adaptation. Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Bridges, Todd S. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 598 pages, 141 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1031.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717695
- ISBN
- 9789400717695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.50
€ 241.50
Paperback. Rising sea levels and altered weather patterns are expected to significantly alter coastal and inland environments for humans, infrastructure and ecosystems. This book addresses environmental assessment and management as part of the nexus of climate change adaptation. Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Bridges, Todd S. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 598 pages, 141 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717725
- ISBN
- 9789400717725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.50
€ 240.50
Hardback. This book describes the history and institutional features of capture fisheries management in Japan. It also considers the future direction of Japanese fisheries management and includes case studies that highlight the diversity of Japanese fisheries. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KNAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717763
- ISBN
- 9789400717763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.33
€ 195.33
Hardback. Using Australian examples to discuss taxonomic and ecological diversity, this non-technical book introduces basic entomology. It emphasizes perspectives on insect diversity important in conservation assessment and setting priorities for management. Num Pages: 254 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PSVT7; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717794
- ISBN
- 9789400717794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.38
€ 187.38
Hardback. This volume presents results on selected taxa in the Himalayan region (mainly Nepal). The text pinpoints threats to their survival, existing gaps in our knowledge of the region, and ultimately discusses how to avoid extinction. Editor(s): Kindlmann, Pavel. Num Pages: 226 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; PSAF; PSTS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718012
- ISBN
- 9789400718012
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.40
€ 185.40
Hardback. Over time, the increased use of fresh water for agriculture and industry together with contamination from discharges of pollutants, mean that ever more areas of the planet are becoming water-stressed. This title treats the technical issues of such treatment and water management, and provide guidance on technologies. Editor(s): Atimtay, Aysel T.; Sikdar, Subhas K. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 275 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718043
- ISBN
- 9789400718043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.70
€ 185.70
Hardback. This book surveys recent developments, applications and the likely evolution of the Land Use Scanner model in spatial planning. Case studies from the Netherlands afford readers the opportunity to learn from the acknowledged expertise of Dutch planners. Editor(s): Koomen, Eric; Borsboom-Van Beurden, Judith. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 214 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RP; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718210
- ISBN
- 9789400718210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.20
€ 122.20
paperback. Over time, the increased use of fresh water for agriculture and industry together with contamination from discharges of pollutants, mean that ever more areas of the planet are becoming water-stressed. This book treats the technical issues of waste water treatment and water management. Editor(s): Atimtay, Aysel T.; Sikdar, Subhas K. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 275 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 383.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718678
- ISBN
- 9789400718678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.15
€ 185.15
Hardback. A key principle in sustainable development is justice to future generations. Synthesizing research in law, philosophy and economics, this volume puts these generations centre-stage in discussing issues such as climate change, sustainability and 'eco-justice'. Editor(s): Mathis, Klaus. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; LAB; LNKJ; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 244 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718685
- ISBN
- 9789400718685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.61
€ 185.61
Hardback. By challenging commonly-held narratives about land-use change in Lesotho, this book brings forth some interesting and new ways of looking at land-use change, thus enriching the larger debates and decisions on sustainable land use and management. Num Pages: 192 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFML; PSTS; RGC; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718807
- ISBN
- 9789400718807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.93
€ 121.93
Hardback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSF; PSG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718951
- ISBN
- 9789400718951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.53
€ 242.53
Hardback. Today's environmental focus on sustainability requires us to apply the principles of comprehensiveness and life cycle perspective in assessing sustainability itself. These papers, from the LCM 2011 conference, explore scientific and practical ways of doing so. Editor(s): Finkbeiner, Matthias. Num Pages: 635 pages, 108 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJMV6; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1061.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 635
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400718982
- ISBN
- 9789400718982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.98
€ 241.98
Hardback. This book, written by worldwide experts, provides the necessary scientific background and addresses the challenging questions in order to better understand metal toxicity in various ecosystems and its management through bioremediation. Editor(s): Khan, Mohammad Saghir; Zaidi, Almas; Goel, Reeta; Musarrat, Javed. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 536 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TQK; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1038.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719132
- ISBN
- 9789400719132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.64
€ 188.64
Hardback. Addresses the fundamental science that contributes to our understanding of the potential risks from ecological terrorism, that is dirty bombs, atomic explosions, intentional release of radionuclides into water or air. Editor(s): Mothersill, C.; Korogodina, V. L.; Seymour, Colin B. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 400 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PHVN; RNQ; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719385
- ISBN
- 9789400719385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.52
€ 239.52
Hardback. This book covers the taxonomy, life history, host-plant relationships, population dynamics and chemical ecology of the Sirex woodwasp. It also examines the nature of its relationship with the fungus Amylostereum, its distribution, diversity and biology. Editor(s): Slippers, Bernard; Groot, Peter de; Wingfield, Michael John. Num Pages: 301 pages, 30 black & white tables, 30 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSVT7; RNC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719590
- ISBN
- 9789400719590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.13
€ 186.13
Hardback. This book summarizes results from a long-term research project addressing land and water use in irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. It focuses on Khorezm, a district of Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia. Editor(s): Martius, Christopher; Rudenko, Inna; Lamers, John P. A.; Vlek, Paul L. G. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; PSTS; RBGB; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719620
- ISBN
- 9789400719620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.41
€ 187.41
Hardcover. This book brings together thoughts, approaches, facts and arguments for translating the debate on green economy at the local level. It offers insights in reducing future costs and ecological scarcities. Editor(s): Simpson, Richard; Zimmermann, Monika. Series: Local Sustainability. Num Pages: 450 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719682
- ISBN
- 9789400719682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.54
€ 125.54
Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations: Biology, Research and Management
. Ed(S): Colin, Patrick L.; Sadovy de Mitches...
Hardback. This volume provides comprehensive, practical coverage of the biology, study, and management of reef fish aggregations. The text explores how to protect, manage and conserve them, and identifies key data gaps and questions in the field. Editor(s): Colin, Patrick L.; Sadovy De Mitcheson, Yvonne. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 622 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBKF; RNKH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719798
- ISBN
- 9789400719798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.13
€ 242.13
Paperback. Addresses the fundamental science that contributes to our understanding of the potential risks from ecological terrorism, that is dirty bombs, atomic explosions, intentional release of radionuclides into water or air. Editor(s): Mothersill, Carmel E.; Korogodina, Victoria L.; Seymour, Colin B. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 400 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PHVN; RNQ; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719996
- ISBN
- 9789400719996
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.52
€ 238.52
The Yamuna River Basin: Water Resources and Environment
Rai, Raveendra K.; Upadhyay, Alka; Ojha, C. S...
Hardback. This important book is designed to provide concepts, methodologies, and approaches for river basin studies with respect to water resources and environment. It is not limited to the Yamuna River basin, but will help in the study of various other river basins. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, 200 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBK; RBP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720008
- ISBN
- 9789400720008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.06
€ 188.06