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Hardcover. This book reviews recent advances in geology and hydrodynamics in an effort to promote increased dialogue between sedimentary geologists, geomorphologists and hydrodynamicists. It focuses initially on hydrodynamics of turbulent flow, followed by two and three dimensional flow through straight and curved channels and flow over bed topography. Editor(s): Carling, P.A.; Dawson, Martin. Num Pages: 546 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBGH; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471953302
- ISBN
- 9780471953302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 575.00
€ 575.00
Paperback. Tracing the history of seismology and the rise of the regulatory state and of environmental awareness, California Earthquakes tells how earthquake-hazard management came about, why some groups assisted and others fought it, and how scientists and engineers helped shape it. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFFC; RBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801889769
- ISBN
- 9780801889769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.12
€ 42.12
Hardback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 246 color illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 265 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1644.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158822
- ISBN
- 9780691158822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.83
€ 134.83
Paperback. Emphasizing the key principles of conservation biology and showing how these principles can be applied to the management of biological resources, this text simplifies many difficult concepts. Each chapter summarizes a specific theme in the field and contains suggestions for further reading. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrationssome col.), maps. BIC Classification: RB; RNF; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471595151
- ISBN
- 9780471595151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 282.84
€ 282.84
Paperback. "Oxygen" is a play about priorities and competition in science and the resulting consequences. The play deals with the discovery of oxygen as well as revolutions - both chemical and political. And "Oxygen" concerns the Nobel Prize. Half of this play with 11 characters takes place in 1777, the other half in 2001. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DD; PN; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 129 x 7. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527304134
- ISBN
- 9783527304134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.62
€ 23.99
€ 21.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 178 pages, 30 color photos, 18 maps. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Greystone Books,Canada Canada
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781553658153
- ISBN
- 9781553658153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.71
€ 21.99
€ 20.71
Paperback. Contains 17 of the papers presented at the IAS International Workshop on Reefs and Carbonate platforms in the Pacific and Indian oceans held in Sydney (July 1995). The book covers disciplines related to carbonate geology: sedimentology, geochemistry, geophysics, reef ecology and modelling. Editor(s): Camoin, G. F.; Davies, P. J. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 170 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSP; PSVS; RBG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 189 x 15. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632047789
- ISBN
- 9780632047789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 155.53
€ 155.53
Paperback. Oceans are the most mysterious places on earth. Their depths remain largely unexplored, yet ninety-five percent of the planet's habitable space lies within them. And now the life they support is in the balance. This title shows the catastrophic impact of humanity on the oceans, and also how we can restore them to life. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), col. map, port. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBKC; WNCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241950708
- ISBN
- 9780241950708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.42
€ 19.99
€ 15.42
Paperback. A fascinating journey through 1,000 years of human exploitation and exploration of the sea. Num Pages: 435 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNK; WNCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 435
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597265775
- ISBN
- 9781597265775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 47.24
€ 50.99
€ 47.24
Paperback. Presents an overview of the geological evolution of the island of Rum. This title provides a selection of excursions illustrating Rum's Paleocene igneous rocks. It offers advice on travelling to the island, accommodation, weather conditions, and midges. Num Pages: 152 pages, 80. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- NMSE - Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905267224
- ISBN
- 9781905267224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.47
€ 16.99
€ 16.47
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 168 pages, 60 halftones 1 line illus. 2 tables 16 maps. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691629018
- ISBN
- 9780691629018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.23
€ 102.23
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 168 pages, 60 halftones 1 line illus. 2 tables 16 maps. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691603063
- ISBN
- 9780691603063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.43
€ 42.43
Hardback. Land contamination is of global concern with many of the world's industries potentially harming the environment and human health. This book takes into account the different groups involved in contaminated land management and offers a flexible learning approach based on practical experience and research. Series: Modules in Environmental Science. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: RB; RG; RNP; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985600
- ISBN
- 9780471985600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.05
€ 210.05
Paperback. Land contamination is of global concern with many of the world's industries potentially harming the environment and human health. This book takes into account the different groups involved in contaminated land management and offers a flexible learning approach based on practical experience and research. Series: Modules in Environmental Science. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: RB; RG; RNP; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985617
- ISBN
- 9780471985617
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.18
€ 85.18
Hardcover. The alarming consequences of global climate change have highlighted the need to take urgent steps to combat the causes of air pollution. Hence, understanding the Earth's atmosphere is a vital component in Man's emerging quest for developing sustainable modes of behaviour in the 21st century. Editor(s): Hewitt, C. Nicholas; Jackson, Andrea V. Num Pages: 648 pages, 541. BIC Classification: RBP; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 192 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052868
- ISBN
- 9780632052868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 583.87
€ 583.87
Paperback. Series: Fossils and Strata Monograph S. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 7. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Number 52
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405163651
- ISBN
- 9781405163651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.98
€ 77.98
Hardcover. A sociological study of changing farming methods, investigating those techniques that have gradually continued to replace the plow culture. Num Pages: 360 pages, 22. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813819471
- ISBN
- 9780813819471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.23
€ 173.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 683 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 683
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415364287
- ISBN
- 9780415364287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.40
€ 82.40
Hardcover. Editor(s): Monahan, Christopher D. Num Pages: 394 pages, tables, maps, diagrams, graphs. BIC Classification: RBC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617285127
- ISBN
- 9781617285127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.70€ 240.75
€ 355.70
€ 240.75
Paperback. Footprints in Stone is the definitive guide to the Steven C. Minkin (Union Chapel) Paleozoic Footprint Site in northwest Alabama, the discovery of whose vast quantity of 310-million-year-old fossil tetrapod footprints and other traces is one of the most significant developments in modern paleontology. Num Pages: 318 pages, 45 colour & 109 back & white illustrations, 6 maps. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 239 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817358440
- ISBN
- 9780817358440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.16
€ 69.16
Hardback. GeoProc2008 collects the proceedings of the International Conference on Coupled T-H-M-C (thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, chemical) Processes in Geosystems. Editor(s): Shao, Jian-Fu; Burlion, Nicolas. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 732 pages, Illustrations maps. BIC Classification: RBG; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1194.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 732
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848210431
- ISBN
- 9781848210431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 451.49
€ 451.49
Paperback. * Combines key papers in sandstone diagenesis published in Sedimentology over the last 30 years. * Records the development of diagenesis from the description of grain shapes through provenance, petrography and analytical geochemistry to predictive models of diagenetic process. Editor(s): Burley, Stuart; Worden, Richard. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Reprints. Num Pages: 656 pages, 223. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGG; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405108973
- ISBN
- 9781405108973
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 217.45
€ 217.45
Hardcover. Introduction to Applied Geophysics covers the fundamental principles and common methods of exploration geophysics, preparing students for field study of the shallow subsurface. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RB; WZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 196 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1182.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393926378
- ISBN
- 9780393926378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.20
€ 123.20
Hardcover. Provides a scientific base for the investigation of soils in the urban environment. This book reviews the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soils, and considers topical environmental problems including waste materials and metal contamination. It also provides a classification of urban soils as a framework of research. Editor(s): Bullock, Peter; Gregory, Peter J. Num Pages: 184 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 194 x 16. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632029884
- ISBN
- 9780632029884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.04
€ 174.04