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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning

Hardback. Explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. This book covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest - and more. Num Pages: 704 pages, 732 color illus. 10 line illus. BIC Classification: RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 204 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1982.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1/29/11
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691115139
ISBN
9780691115139
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.88
€ 94.58

Paperback. John Mason considers the essence of mineralogy in a clear and logical manner from basic mineral chemistry of minerals to the classification of the mineral kingdom and mineral occurrences. Series: Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNV; RBGG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 221 x 7. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Dunedin Academic Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780460284
ISBN
9781780460284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.10

Paperback. The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller that reveals how the earth became the shape it is today. This book will change the way you see the world - permanently. Num Pages: 528 pages, 54 b/w, 24 col plates (32pp), With index. BIC Classification: PDZ; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 38. Weight in Grams: 412.
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006551379
ISBN
9780006551379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.86

Paperback. In a world of increasing mobility, how people of different cultures live together is a key issue of our age, especially for those responsible for planning and running cities. This book analyzes the links between urban change and cultural diversity. It offers tools for practitioners such as the 'intercultural lens', and 'indicators of openness'. Num Pages: 384 pages, Photographs, figures, boxes, index. BIC Classification: JFSG; JFSL1; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844074365
ISBN
9781844074365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.08

Paperback. From artificial glaciers in the Himalayas to painted mountains in Peru, electrified reefs in the Maldives to garbage islands in the Caribbean, the author found people doing the most extraordinary things to solve the problems that we ourselves have created. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBG; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 30. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099572497
ISBN
9780099572497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. An original conceptual exploration of Shanghai which examines the emergence today of the 'City of Tomorrow'. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JM; HBJF; HBLX; JFSG; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849043601
ISBN
9781849043601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.60

Paperback. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060548315
ISBN
9780060548315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.25

Paperback. An innovative anthology that offers a global perspective on how people think about predicting the future of life on Earth Editor(s): Robin, Libby; Sorlin, Sverker; Warde, Paul. Num Pages: 592 pages, 44 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNK; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 802.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184617
ISBN
9780300184617
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. The new edition of Arid Zone Geomorphology aims to encapsulate the advances that have been made in recent years in the investigation and explanation of landforms and geomorphological processes in drylands. Editor(s): Thomas, David S. G. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 197 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1362.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
648
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470519097
ISBN
9780470519097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.19

Paperback. A controversial, timely reassessment of the environmentalist agenda by outstanding historians, scientists, and critics. Editor(s): Cronon, William. Num Pages: 560 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: JFCX; RNK; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 774.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393315110
ISBN
9780393315110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.61

Hardback. Most practitioners within wind energy have only a very basic knowledge about meteorology, leading to a lack of understanding of one of the most fundamental subjects in wind energy. This book will therefore provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the subject of meteorology, as seen from the viewpoint of wind energy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 15. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118913444
ISBN
9781118913444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.14

Paperback. A collection of essays on sustainable solutions to the current global crisis, from Schumacher College. Editor(s): Harding, Dr. Stephan. Num Pages: 280 pages, 14 diagrams/tables. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 21. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863158353
ISBN
9780863158353
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.30

Paperback. In this graphic and yet surprisingly funny account of her and others' extraordinary careers, Lankford unveils a world in which park rangers struggle to maintain their idealism in the face of danger, disillusionment, and, sometimes, death. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; DQ; RGR; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 21.
Publisher
Falcon Guides
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762752638
ISBN
9780762752638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.20

Hardback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 14 line illus. 21 tables. 8 maps. BIC Classification: KCZ; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165356
ISBN
9780691165356
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.96

Paperback. Since 2006, when the first edition of this book appeared, major advances have taken place in restoration science and in the practice of ecological restoration, both now accepted as key components of the increasingly urgent search for sustainability at global, national, and community levels. Editor(s): van Andel, Jelte; Aronson, James. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 187 x 12. Weight in Grams: 890.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444336368
ISBN
9781444336368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.65

Paperback. Introduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents the natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It also reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 216 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNB; RNA; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 762.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231128872
ISBN
9780231128872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.83

Hardback. Using nearly 500 historical maps and many other illustrations - from rough sketches drawn in the field to commercial maps to beautifully rendered works of art - this illustrated work tells the story of California's past from a visual perspective. It offers an informative look at the transformation of the state from before European contact. Num Pages: 256 pages, 550 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBTP; RGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 331 x 252 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1790.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520252585
ISBN
9780520252585
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.96

Paperback. Covering the field of ecological stoichiometry, this study brings this field into its own as a unifying force in ecology and evolution. Synthesizing a range of knowledge, it shows how an understanding of the biochemical deployment of elements in organisms from microbes to metazoa gives the key to making sense of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Num Pages: 464 pages, 21 tables. 92 line illus. 4 halftones. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; RB; RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 149 x 28. Weight in Grams: 692.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
584
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691074917
ISBN
9780691074917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.95
€ 70.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S. United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556439193
ISBN
9781556439193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.36

Paperback. A book that outlines the debates on environmental and ecological citizenship that have emerged out of the concern with environmental justice since the 1990s. It demonstrates how awareness of environmental hazards, injustices and new forms of risk is only useful when it generates strategies for political change. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPVH1; RNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 138. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
233
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842779033
ISBN
9781842779033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.75

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