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Earth sciences
Hardcover. Far from being the serene, natural streams of yore, modern rivers have been diverted, dammed, dumped in, and dried up, all in efforts to harness their power for human needs. But these rivers have also undergone environmental change. This title explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Num Pages: 368 pages, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226904788
- ISBN
- 9780226904788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.65€ 77.34
€ 93.65
€ 77.34
Paperback. Explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Yellow River in China to Central Europe's Danube, this book shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. Num Pages: 368 pages, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514. Environmental Change on Ten of the World's Great Rivers. 368 pages, 64 halftones, 1 line drawing. Explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Yellow River in China to Central Europe's Danube, this book shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; WNCS2. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226007601
- ISBN
- 9780226007601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.23
€ 35.99
€ 28.23
Paperback. Covering all agricultural regions and a wide variety of commodity production and farming systems, this comprehensive survey synthesizes twenty years of research on climate change and Canadian agriculture. Editor(s): Wall, Ellen; Smit, Barry; Wandel, Johanna. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx. 10 b/w photos, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; KNAC; RBP; RNU; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813945
- ISBN
- 9780774813945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 39.99
€ 40.99
€ 39.99
Paperback. Immerses readers in the world of those who regularly go to sea - aquanauts living underwater, marine biologists seeking unseen life in the deep ocean, and tall-ship captains at the helm, among others - and tells the fascinating tale of what life, and science, is like at the mercy of Mother Nature. Num Pages: 178 pages, 4 colour plates, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSPM; RBKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226678740
- ISBN
- 9780226678740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.09
€ 19.99
€ 17.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870717482
- ISBN
- 9780870717482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.74
€ 39.74
Paperback. Series: Water Resources Monograph. Num Pages: 574 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- American Geophysical Union United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 574
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875903231
- ISBN
- 9780875903231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.83
€ 115.83
Hardback. Discusses the major elements of the geochemical cycles and global fluxes found in the atmosphere, land, lakes, rivers, biota, and oceans, as well as the human effects on these fluxes. This book offers presentation of major advances in the study of chemical weathering. It provides global coverage of environmental problems involving water. Num Pages: 488 pages, 31 halftones. 116 line illus. 83 tables. BIC Classification: RBGK; RBK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 180 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136783
- ISBN
- 9780691136783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.70€ 81.33
€ 107.70
€ 81.33
Hardback. Editor(s): Irvine, Elisabeth. Num Pages: 87 pages. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634820592
- ISBN
- 9781634820592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.98€ 143.42
€ 191.98
€ 143.42
Hardcover. An Introduction to Forensic Geoscience provides fundamental training in geoscience as developed through the lens of its forensic applications. It incorporates a range of topics including geophysical methods of grave detection, the mineralogy of art, identification of microfossils, and comparison of soil trace evidence samples. Num Pages: 514 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JKVF1; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 219 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118227954
- ISBN
- 9781118227954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.71
€ 162.71
Taphonomy of Human Remains: Forensic Analysis of the Dead and the Depo...
Eline M. J. Schotsmans (Ed.)
Hardcover. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKVF1; PS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118953327
- ISBN
- 9781118953327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.88
€ 120.88
Paperback. * An introduction to physics in the context of societal problems as energy, pollution, climate change and finite resources of fossil fuels and uranium. * Emphasis in the book will be on physics, on the concepts and principles that help in understanding the ways to produce energy or to mitigate climate change. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures, colour. BIC Classification: PH; RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 456
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470666760
- ISBN
- 9780470666760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.97
€ 64.97
Paperback. Introduces geophysical methods used to explore for natural resources and to survey earth structure for purposes of geological and engineering knowledge. These methods include seismic refraction and reflection surveying, gravity and magnetic field surveying, electrical resistivity and electromagnetic field surveying, and geophysical well logging. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1002.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 0099-
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471879411
- ISBN
- 9780471879411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 285.33
€ 285.33
Hardback. The biography of a man who came to occupy a major position in the history of North American palaeontology. Using personal letters, archives and accounts from those who knew Matthew, this volume presents a portrait of his excavations, travels, research and family life. Num Pages: 275 pages, 61 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231079648
- ISBN
- 9780231079648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.65€ 71.15
€ 93.65
€ 71.15
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 14th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292061313
- ISBN
- 9781292061313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.47
€ 109.47
Hardcover. Editor(s): Askew, Edward S.; Bromley, James P. Num Pages: 225 pages, tables, charts & illus. BIC Classification: 1QSA; 1QSN; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 264 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606924754
- ISBN
- 9781606924754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.79€ 92.76
€ 135.79
€ 92.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 816 pages. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 247 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1806.
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 12th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292161839
- ISBN
- 9781292161839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.30
€ 83.30
Hardcover. Oceanography calls for a wide variety of mathematical and statistical techniques. This title provides the basics oceanographers need to know, including: practical ways to deal with chemical, geological, and biological oceanographic data; and instructions on detecting the existence of patterns in what appears to be noise. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; RBKC; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471162216
- ISBN
- 9780471162216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.30
€ 212.30
Paperback. Series: Springerbriefs in Physics. Num Pages: 113 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF; PHVG; RBKC; TTA; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 235 x 7. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 113
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319175560
- ISBN
- 9783319175560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.81
€ 74.81
Hardback. From the scorching center of Earth's core to the outer limits of its atmosphere, from the gradual process of erosion that carved the Grand Canyon to the earth-shaking fury of volcanoes and earthquakes, this book tells the story of the evolution of our planet and of the science that makes it work. Num Pages: 378 pages, 97 color photos, 101 illus., full color throughout. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1407.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125789
- ISBN
- 9780231125789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.70€ 81.45
€ 107.70
€ 81.45
Hardback. Looks at various aspects of the science of tsunamis. This book covers the dynamics of geophysical processes involved in tsunami generation, propagation, and inundation, along with the statistical and geophysical properties of tsunami recurrence, and their application to tsunami forecasts and warnings. Editor(s): Bernard, Eddie N.; Robinson, Allan R. Series: The Sea: Ideas and Observations on Progress in the Study of the Seas. Num Pages: 462 pages, 20 color illustrations, 159 line illustrations, 12 tables. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 957.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674031739
- ISBN
- 9780674031739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.64€ 136.88
€ 155.64
€ 136.88