Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
hardcover. This book explores the different methodologies and data used to understand climate's effect on food security. It explains the nature of the climate threat, ways that crops and farmers might respond, and the potential role for public and private investment. Editor(s): Lobell, David B.; Marshall, Burke. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 202 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129515
- ISBN
- 9789048129515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.73
€ 122.73
Hardback. Based on in-depth empirical studies in school and university classrooms, this book presents rich insights into the complexities and dynamics of students' environmental learning and points the way to future pedagogical practice, policy and research. Num Pages: 147 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129553
- ISBN
- 9789048129553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.81
€ 121.81
Hardback. This text explores the perception of soil in ancient, traditional and modern societies. It analyzes a vast array of high culture and pop culture, considering movies, paintings, poetry, architecture, religion, philosophy, comics, warfare and more. Editor(s): Landa, Edward R.; Feller, Christian. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; PDX; RBGB; RG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129591
- ISBN
- 9789048129591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.14
€ 236.14
Hardback. This concise overview of issues related to air quality starts with basic principles of physics and chemistry and moves to a discussion of the latest science around such issues as radiative transfer, atmospheric boundary layer and chemistry transport models. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RNP; TGMF; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129690
- ISBN
- 9789048129690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.02
€ 100.02
The Jordan River and Dead Sea Basin: Cooperation Amid Conflict
. Ed(S): Lipchin, Clive; Sandler, Deborah; Cu...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Water Resources and Infrastructure in Areas of Conflict and Extreme Conditions, Masada Ein Gedi, Israel, November 2007 Editor(s): Lipchin, Clive; Sandler, Deborah; Cushman, Emily. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129874
- ISBN
- 9789048129874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.38
€ 238.38
The Jordan River and Dead Sea Basin. Cooperation Amid Conflict.
. Ed(S): Lipchin, Clive; Sandler, Deborah; Cu...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Water Resources and Infrastructure in Areas of Conflict and Extreme Conditions, Masada Ein Gedi, Israel, November 2007 Editor(s): Lipchin, Clive; Sandler, Deborah; Cushman, Emily. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129881
- ISBN
- 9789048129881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 236.05
€ 236.05
Hardback. This book shows a modern level of radiogenic isotope methods for solutions on problems in theoretical and practical geology. It presents formal mathematical considerations on radiogenic isotope geology in a simple way with numerical examples and tables. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129980
- ISBN
- 9789048129980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.66
€ 120.66
The Philosophy of Zoology Before Darwin: A translated and annotated ve...
McBirney, Alex; Cook, Stanton
Hardback. This long-overdue survey eschews Darwin and follows the work of naturalists of many nationalities who used paleontology, comparative anatomy, and embryology in order to establish a linear continuity of evolving life though the long span of geological time. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130085
- ISBN
- 9789048130085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.95
€ 185.95
Hardback. The work described here makes a conceptual contribution to public sustainability performance evaluation, in particular by developing a set of strategic and comprehensive framework indicators which have been called the 'Sustainability Balanced Scorecard'. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130115
- ISBN
- 9789048130115
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
hardcover. This book examines the policy and politics of two health risks which have recently become prominent social issues in many countries. One is the issue of asbestos as an environmental risk to humans, and another is that of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE). Editor(s): Sato, Hajime. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 387 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; MB; MMR; RNF; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130276
- ISBN
- 9789048130276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.18
€ 188.18
Hardback. Editor(s): Rauch, Sebastien; Morrison, Gregory M.; Monzon, Andres. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 416 pages, 154 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130429
- ISBN
- 9789048130429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.66
€ 188.66
Hardback. Incorporating the theories and methodologies of geography, landscape ecology and geoinformatics, this book offers various approaches to landscape modeling. It provides specific results for scientists and landscape professionals, focusing on sustainability. Editor(s): Andel, Jiri; Bicik, Ivan; Dostal, Petr; Lipsky, Zdenek; Shahneshin, Siamak G. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 245 pages, 45 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130511
- ISBN
- 9789048130511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.78
€ 184.78
Hardcover. Editor(s): Szabo, Jozsef; David, Lorant; Loczy, Denes. Num Pages: 250 pages, 27 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130573
- ISBN
- 9789048130573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.35
€ 182.35
Hardback. This book examines how the adaptability and innovation of small-scale aquaculture farmers have been crucial to success in the region. It describes the relationship between aquaculture development in Asia to natural systems, social conditions and economics. Editor(s): De Silva, Sena S.; Davy, F. Brian. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; PSPM; RNKH; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130856
- ISBN
- 9789048130856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.18
€ 123.18
Hardback. This book presents case studies that explore the challenges and opportunities in sustainable management of production and consumption systems. The studies are drawn from the food, energy and tourism sectors and engage everyone from laborers to stakeholders. Editor(s): Lebel, Louis; Lorek, Sylvia; Daniel, Rajesh. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130894
- ISBN
- 9789048130894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.22
€ 124.22
hardcover. The geo-hydro-morphometry of the river Ganges has a history of long and wide variations as the river is continuously fed by the high Himalayas hill ranges, the highest in the world. This book is of interest to researchers and scientists, professionals and policymakers in water resources management and environmental science. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RGB; TGMF; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131020
- ISBN
- 9789048131020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.44
€ 183.44
Hardback. This book discusses strategic spatial planning but emphasizes the role that values, ideas and dynamics play in the planning. The material covers theory and practice and includes different methodologies and approaches to support collaborative decision making. Editor(s): Concilio, Grazia; Cerreta, Maria; Monno, Valeria. Series: Urban and Landscape Perspectives. Num Pages: 452 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131051
- ISBN
- 9789048131051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.11
€ 189.11
Hardback. Avoiding potentially catastrophic impacts of global warming means changing the current 3% CO2 global emission growth rate to a 1 - 3% declining rate. This book assesses the mitigation challenge, and considers ways to protect the planet from climate change. Editor(s): Princiotta, Frank. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 420 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131525
- ISBN
- 9789048131525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.58
€ 234.58
Hardcover. This book takes an unusually international perspective of sustainable innovation with contributions from Australia, Europe, and North America. Experts in this field provide various inputs and analyses relating to the development of sustainable innovations. Editor(s): Sarkis, Joseph; Cordeiro, James J.; Brust, Diego Vazquez. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131587
- ISBN
- 9789048131587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.36
€ 120.36
The Polish Climate in the European Context. An Historical Overview.
. Ed(S): Przybylak, Rajmund; Majorowicz, Jace...
Hardback. Reconstruction of climate variability of the past 500 years is a topic of great scientific interest. This book summarises the results of research into climate variability based on instrumental, documentary, dendrochronological and borehole data from Poland. Editor(s): Przybylak, Rajmund; Majorowicz, Jacek; Brazdil, Rudolf; Kejan, Marek. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 535
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131662
- ISBN
- 9789048131662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.25
€ 236.25