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Hardback. Discusses distinctive corner of California - its desert, the driest and hottest environment in North America. This title illuminates the desert's intriguing flora and fauna as he explores a controversial, unresolved scientific debate about the origin and evolution of its unusual ecosystems. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PS; RBX; RGBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520256163
- ISBN
- 9780520256163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.25
€ 41.99
€ 30.25
Paperback. The atmosphere is critical to climate change. It can amplify shifts in the climate system, and also mitigate them. This primer offers a short, reader-friendly introduction to these atmospheric processes and how they work. It looks at how our climate system receives energy from the sun and sheds it by emitting infrared radiation back into space. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 halftones. 21 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 202 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691143750
- ISBN
- 9780691143750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.85
€ 42.99
€ 30.85
Hardback. Num Pages: 456 pages, 16 halftones. 194 line illus. 14 tables. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 187 x 261 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Publisher
- PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148960
- ISBN
- 9780691148960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.33€ 82.78
€ 107.33
€ 82.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 3 b/w illus. BIC Classification: KCM; KCZ; KND; RBG; RNF; RNK; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 28. .
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300226904
- ISBN
- 9780300226904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.39
€ 17.99
€ 14.39
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
€ 82.39
€ 82.39
Hardcover. "The New Normal" brings together the work of 24 scholars representing various disciplines, who present their diverse knowledge and expertise about climate change and its impacts in the Prairie Provinces. Editor(s): Sauchyn, David; Diaz, Harry; Kulshreshtha, Suren N. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; RBP; RGBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Regina Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780889772311
- ISBN
- 9780889772311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.33€ 54.81
€ 58.33
€ 54.81
Paperback. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 240 pages, 19 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 133 x 16. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691151960
- ISBN
- 9780691151960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00€ 28.88
€ 35.00
€ 28.88
Paperback. Presents a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology. The author shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. It offers insight on data-driven approaches in recent science. Num Pages: 440 pages, 42 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 32. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226272948
- ISBN
- 9780226272948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.28
€ 41.99
€ 32.28
Paperback. Chronicles the ascendance of the once - maligned science of paleontology to the vanguard of a field. This title includes contributions and overviews from historians and philosophers of science. Editor(s): Sepkoski, David; Ruse, Michael. Num Pages: 584 pages, 29 halftones, 13 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 272 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226275710
- ISBN
- 9780226275710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 36.03
€ 45.99
€ 36.03
Paperback. Offers an integrated treatment of those parts of the subject that use the polarizing microscope as the central analytical tool. This book is divided into three parts and a comprehensive glossary/index provides access to the contents of the book. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 651.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412442001
- ISBN
- 9780412442001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.85
€ 235.85
Hardback. Examining aggregates, placer, precious coral, phosphorites, manganese nodules, manganese crusts and hydrothermal mineral deposits, this volume covers nature and occurrences, case histories and resource potential. Series: Topics in the Earth Sciences Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412292705
- ISBN
- 9780412292705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.21
€ 133.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199682843
- ISBN
- 9780199682843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Paperback. This work aims to teach simple mathematics using geological examples to illustrate mathematical ideas. This approach emphasizes the relevance of mathematics to geology, helps to motivate the reader and gives examples of mathematical concepts in a context familiar to the reader. Num Pages: 208 pages, 204. BIC Classification: PDE; RBG; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632053452
- ISBN
- 9780632053452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.99
€ 94.99
Hardcover. The volcanic eruption of Santorini was the greatest in historical times. Assigned to the Late Minoan IA period, archaeological correlations implied a date late in the 16th century BC. This title includes papers that cover the radiocarbon results, the ice cores, the geology, and the archaeology. Editor(s): Warburton, David A. Num Pages: 298 pages, colour & b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779340244
- ISBN
- 9788779340244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.77
€ 70.77
Hardback. Chronicles the scientific effort to unravel the mysteries of rocks that solidified on or beneath Earth's surface from the intensely hot, molten material called magma. This book traces the development of igneous petrology. It considers the professionalization and Anglicization of the field. Num Pages: 712 pages, 20 halftones. 38 line illus. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691102795
- ISBN
- 9780691102795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.66€ 104.74
€ 137.66
€ 104.74
Hardback. Understanding basin-fill evolution and the origin of stratal architectures has traditionally been based on studies of outcrops, well and seismic data, studies of and inferences on qualitative geological processes, and to a lesser extent based on quantitative observations of modern and ancient sedimentary environments. Editor(s): de Boer, Poppe; Postma, George; Zwan, Kees van der; Burgess, Peter; Kukla, Peter A. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 224 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189309
- ISBN
- 9781405189309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.59
€ 173.59
Paperback. Editor(s): Luca, Davide Luciano. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622578054
- ISBN
- 9781622578054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.15€ 70.02
€ 99.15
€ 70.02
Hardcover. Rehabilitation of Rivers Principles and Implementation Edited by Louise C. de Waal Division of Environmental and Analytical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, UK Andrew R.G. Large Department of Geography, University of Newcastle, UK and P. Editor(s): De Waal, Louise C.; Wade, P. Max; Large, Andy. Series: Landscape ecology. Num Pages: 344 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957539
- ISBN
- 9780471957539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 319.03
€ 319.03
Paperback. Suitable for teachers of OCR A Level specifications who want to deliver the style A Level, this book engages students and supports them through the transition from GCSE. It includes two sections with advice on improving practical and field skills. It integrates How Science Works to help students understand the underlying principles of science. Editor(s): Armstrong, Debbie; Mugglestone, Frank; Richards, Ruth; Stratton, Frances; Davies, Stephen; Fry, Malcolm; Shelton, Tony. Series: OCR A Level Geology. Num Pages: 336 pages, full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 4KLR; RBG. Category: (UA) A / AS level; (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 275 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780435692117
- ISBN
- 9780435692117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.12
€ 63.12
Hardcover. Earthquakes have taught us much about our planet's hidden structure and the forces that have shaped it. This title explains how observing networks transformed an instant of panic and confusion into a field for scientific research, turning earthquakes into natural experiments at the nexus of the physical and human sciences. Num Pages: 368 pages, 14 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; PDX; RBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226111810
- ISBN
- 9780226111810
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.33€ 78.29
€ 93.33
€ 78.29