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Hardback. Southern California is sandwiched between two tectonic plates with an ever-shifting boundary. Over the last several million years, movements of these plates have dramatically reshuffled the Earth's crust to create rugged landscapes and seascapes riven with active faults. This book tells the scientific story of the Southern California coast. Num Pages: 271 pages, 15 line illustrations, 3 b/w images, 1 table, 68 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RBG; RBKC; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520280045
- ISBN
- 9780520280045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.02
€ 33.99
€ 25.02
Hardback. Takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back through more than 100 million years of deep time to explore America's most spectacular and scientifically intriguing landscapes. This title examines the evidence for how these rough-hewn lands came to be. Num Pages: 320 pages, 55 b/w photographs, 41 line illustrations, 24 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520259355
- ISBN
- 9780520259355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.30
€ 41.99
€ 30.30
Paperback. In 1849, news of the discovery of gold in California triggered an enormous wave of emigration toward the Pacific. Lured by the promise of riches, thousands of settlers left behind the forests, rain, and fertile soil of the eastern United States in favor of the rough-hewn lands of the American West. This title brings their perspective to life. Num Pages: 352 pages, 89 halftones, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBLL; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 227 x 25. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226519623
- ISBN
- 9780226519623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.09
€ 23.99
€ 19.09
Paperback. This new edition of the classic text by Aki and Richards has at last been updated throughout to systematically explain key concepts in seismology. Now in one volume, the book provides a unified treatment of seismological methods that will be of use to advanced students, seismologists, and scientists and engineers working in all areas of seismology. Num Pages: 700 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 176 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1244.
- Publisher
- University Science Books,U.S.
- Number of pages
- 700
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781891389634
- ISBN
- 9781891389634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.25
€ 107.25
Hardback. Editor(s): Oouchi, Kazuyoshi; Fudeyasu, Hironori. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 187 x 260 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619429765
- ISBN
- 9781619429765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.13€ 157.99
€ 232.13
€ 157.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kazerouni, Afsoon Moatari. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- GAZELLE BOOK SERVICES
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629483825
- ISBN
- 9781629483825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.13€ 158.22
€ 232.13
€ 158.22
Hardback. Editor(s): Choudhary, Kaushal Kishore; Dhar, Dolly Wattal. Num Pages: 463 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 180. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 463
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634828246
- ISBN
- 9781634828246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 395.23€ 293.56
€ 395.23
€ 293.56
Paperback. Co-published with Edinburgh Geological Society, this is a geological excursion guide to the dramatic landscape of the North-west Highlands of Scotland. Num Pages: 228 pages, colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; RBG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 209 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- NMSE - Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905267538
- ISBN
- 9781905267538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.52
€ 21.99
€ 19.52
Hardcover. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226019680
- ISBN
- 9780226019680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.48€ 55.68
€ 65.48
€ 55.68
Hardback. Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. This book explores how soil structure develops and the consequences this has for life underground. Editor(s): Ritz, Karl; Young, I.M. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 790. Life in Inner Space. 256 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Ritz, Karl; Young, I.M. Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. This book explores how soil structure develops and the consequences this has for life underground. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: RBGB. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 22. Weight: 798.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935320
- ISBN
- 9781845935320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.96
€ 133.96
Hardcover. Editor(s): Karlstrom, Karl E.; Keller, G. Randy. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 442 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1429.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- American Geophysical Union United States
- Edition
- Volume 154
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875904191
- ISBN
- 9780875904191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.41
€ 102.41
Hardcover. Uncertainties are pervasive in natural hazards, and it is crucial to develop robust and meaningful approaches to characterize and communicate uncertainties to inform modeling efforts. In this monograph we provide a broad, cross-disciplinary overview of issues relating to uncertainties faced in natural hazard and risk assessment. Editor(s): Riley, Karin; Webley, Peter; Thompson, Matthew. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119027867
- ISBN
- 9781119027867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.77
€ 169.77
Hardback. Editor(s): Harpp, Karen S.; Mittelstaedt, Eric; D'Ozouville, Noemi; Graham, David W. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; RB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 444 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118852415
- ISBN
- 9781118852415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.88
€ 174.88
Paperback. Traces the emergence of the mammoth US flood management system, which is overseen by the federal government but implemented in conjunction with state governments and local contractors and levee districts. This book shows how the system initially developed as a response to the demands of farmers and business elite in outlying territories. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBP; RNK; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337737
- ISBN
- 9780822337737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.32
€ 37.99
€ 34.32
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kamisch, Judd; Jenkins, Simon F. Num Pages: 117 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 117
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622576494
- ISBN
- 9781622576494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.04€ 116.07
€ 169.04
€ 116.07
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994178
- ISBN
- 9780851994178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 333.91
€ 333.91
Paperback. The second part of an all-inclusive two volume reference on biological markers in petroleum geochemistry, environmental science and archaeology. Num Pages: 704 pages, 463 b/w illus. 20 tables. BIC Classification: RBGH; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 187 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521039987
- ISBN
- 9780521039987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.30
€ 139.30
Hardback. Num Pages: 100 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; PSB; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761836520
- ISBN
- 9780761836520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.26
€ 111.26
Hardcover. This book provides a new look at the climatic history of the last 2. 6 million years during the ice age, a time of extreme climatic fluctuations that have not yet ended. Num Pages: 560 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 281 x 220 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118507810
- ISBN
- 9781118507810
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.12
€ 209.12
Paperback. This book provides a new look at the climatic history of the last 2. 6 million years during the ice age, a time of extreme climatic fluctuations that have not yet ended. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118507803
- ISBN
- 9781118507803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.61
€ 59.61