Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. This detailed analysis of flash floods examines forecasting and monitoring techniques, rainfall-runoff and river modelling, approaches to issuing flood warnings, and some of the societal and behavioural aspects of providing an effective emergency response. Num Pages: 386 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RBP; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400751637
- ISBN
- 9789400751637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.25
€ 230.25
Hardcover. This textbook explains all the fundamentals and the methods involved in advanced simulation models of pollutant transport in rivers and streams. With a wealth of illustrations and examples, it is a vital primer on generating this increasingly important data. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNP; TBJ; TQSW; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400755086
- ISBN
- 9789400755086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardcover. This book offers a new approach to mapping populations, infrastructures and communities at risk, using remote sensing, GIS and census data to better grasp flood vulnerability in megacities of developing countries. Includes a case study of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Series: Springer Geography. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 37 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758742
- ISBN
- 9789400758742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardcover. This book documents the systematic, multi-step process used to identify environmental priorities and the detailed methods used to quantify the disease burden attributable to each risk. The robust methods it presents can be applied to any country or region. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 489 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; MBN; MMR; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759244
- ISBN
- 9789400759244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.74
€ 198.74
Hardcover. The Application of Neural Networks in the Earth System Sciences Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 189 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RB; UYQN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400760721
- ISBN
- 9789400760721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardcover. Glaciers of the Karakoram Himalaya Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 383 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 129 colour illustrations, 39 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400763104
- ISBN
- 9789400763104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.76
€ 195.76
Hardcover. This book examines radiation-induced adaptation as processes produced in cells, tissues, and populations. It demonstrates the radiation-induced adaptation processes that continue even when the radiation itself is no longer at a critical background level. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MMR; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400766297
- ISBN
- 9789400766297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Paperback. This unique exploration of biodiversity breaks down the distinctions between science and economics, dissenting from the prevailing view in challenging the widely cherished assumptions that underpin the seemingly unassailable arguments of environmentalists. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 575 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; K; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400770997
- ISBN
- 9789400770997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 374.71
€ 374.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 205 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1993rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401047593
- ISBN
- 9789401047593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Paperback. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JPA; KCN; LNKJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 238 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401059268
- ISBN
- 9789401059268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPQB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442217973
- ISBN
- 9781442217973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.98
€ 30.98
Hardback. Helps you explore ecological patterns and processes of what does not burn within boreal wildfires. Following a brief introduction to the boreal forest biome, this book discusses the processes that form wildfire residuals; how they are studied, with various approaches and methods; and types, extent, and ecological functions of wildfire residuals. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444336535
- ISBN
- 9781444336535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.37
€ 120.37
Hardback. Presents an international collection of papers on methodological and substantive findings from the analysis of personal travel written by travel behaviour researchers from the social and engineering sciences. This book is organised in 4 sections: traveller activity; stated preference methods; dynamic behaviour; and improvement of travel models. Editor(s): Stopher, Peter; Lee-Gosselin, Martin. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; KNG; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1024.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080423906
- ISBN
- 9780080423906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.77
€ 207.77
Hardback. Consumerism is increasingly recognized as a major drain on global resources and the search for sustainable consumption is emerging as a key policy issue. This text locates the problem within a specific history and recruits specialist opinions from a variety of disciplines. Editor(s): Cohen, Mark J.; Murphy, J. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080439204
- ISBN
- 9780080439204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.69
€ 175.69
Hardback. These papers from INSTR 2001, cover aspects of transport network reliability, such as definitions and methodological developments for reliability indices, behavioural analysis under uncertainty, and evaluation methods for the disaster resistance of transport networks. Editor(s): Bell, M. G. H.; Lida, Y. (Department of Civil Engineering, Kyoto University, Sakyo, Kyoto, Japan). Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080441092
- ISBN
- 9780080441092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.37
€ 229.37
Hardback. Much of land use and transportation planning aims to reduce traffic congestion. Comprehensive and policy relevant measures useful to land-use and transportation planning need to capture both land use and travel dimensions. This book focuses on the science and policy around the multi-modal concept of accessibility. Editor(s): Levinson, David; Krizek, Kevin. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080446783
- ISBN
- 9780080446783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.66
€ 195.66
Hardback. Offers a sample of the papers presented at the Transport Science and Technology Congress, Athens 2004. Organized into four parts, this book adopts a global perspective with papers from the Americas, Asia and Europe. It aims to demonstrate the developments in merging scientific and technological discoveries to solve transportation problems. Editor(s): Goulias, Konstadinos G. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RPT; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 891.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080447070
- ISBN
- 9780080447070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.94
€ 295.94
hardcover. Urban freight transport has become an essential issue in urban planning. This book is an outcome of the Fourth International Conference on City Logistics (City Logistics IV held in Langkawi in 2005) organised by the Institute for City Logistics. It includes recent developments in the modelling, evaluation and planning of city logistics schemes. Editor(s): Taniguchi, Eiichi; Thompson, Russell. Num Pages: 556 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNG; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780080447995
- ISBN
- 9780080447995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 303.30
€ 303.30
Hardback. Examines how developed countries are solving the problem of providing capital for transportation goals. After describing the theoretical basis of funding, this book introduces the policies and financial systems established in several major countries. It appeals to higher level researchers and graduate students in transportation and economics. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFH; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080448527
- ISBN
- 9780080448527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.99
€ 231.99
Hardback. Land Public Transport continues to gain greater attention in transport policy and economics, given its importance in assisting social cohesion and its contribution to reducing congestion and emissions. This book focuses behavioral science perspective on the threats to quality of urban life from car use and policy measures to reduce car use. Editor(s): Garling, Tommy; Steg, Linda. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080448534
- ISBN
- 9780080448534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.87
€ 259.87