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Paperback. This book, along with its supporting animated website, helps the reader to understand the propagation of waves within complex intelligent structures within buildings, and the operation of systems designed to protect these structures. It also comments on proper human behaviour during a lightning thunderstorm. Series: RSP. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JNU; JNV; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470030189
- ISBN
- 9780470030189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 98.51
€ 98.51
Hardcover. Intended as a first introduction to the micromechanics of porous media, this book entitled "Microporomechanics" deals with the mechanics and physics of multiphase porous materials at nano and micro scales. It is composed of a logical and didactic build up from fundamental concepts to state-of-the-art theories. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RB; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470031889
- ISBN
- 9780470031889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.90
€ 152.90
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the application of geoscience to criminal investigations. Clearly structured throughout, the text follows a path from the large-scale application of remote sensing, landforms and geophysics in the first half to the increasingly small-scale examination of rock and soils to trace amounts of material. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKVF1; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470057353
- ISBN
- 9780470057353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37
Hardcover. Scientists must understand carbonate reservoir geology in order to maximize oil recovery from natural reserves. This timely book provides a comprehensive explanation of carbonate reservoirs, beginning with discussions about the formation of carbonates. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470164914
- ISBN
- 9780470164914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.90
€ 129.90
Paperback. Solved Problems in Geostatistics brings together exercises and projects that demonstrate key principles and build strong bridges between theory and practice. Each chapter focuses on a comprehensive topic with examples and problems for a technologically evolving audience. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; RBG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 187 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470177921
- ISBN
- 9780470177921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.21
€ 125.21
Hardcover. Presenting a concise, well-rounded focus on the statistical concepts and applications that are essential for understanding gathered data in the earth and atmospheric sciences. Editor(s): Balakrishnan, N. Series: Methods and Applications of Statistics. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470503447
- ISBN
- 9780470503447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.98
€ 235.98
Hardcover. The new Second Edition of Glacial Geology provides a modern, comprehensive summary of glacial geology and geomorphology. It is has been thoroughly revised and updated from the original First Edition. This book will appeal to all students interested in the landforms and sediments that make up glacial landscapes. Editor(s): Bennett, Matthew M.; Glasser, Neil F. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470516904
- ISBN
- 9780470516904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.35
€ 166.35
Hardcover. Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470517291
- ISBN
- 9780470517291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.27
€ 207.27
Paperback. Earth Resources and Environmental Impacts uses everyday examples and current issues to help readers understand how mineral, water and energy resources - and the impacts of their use and extraction - affect their daily lives. Num Pages: 560 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: RBGL; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 205 x 18. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470564912
- ISBN
- 9780470564912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 158.91
€ 158.91
Hardcover. The study of dinosaurs has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance over the past few decades. Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. Series: TOPA Topics in Paleobiology. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656570
- ISBN
- 9780470656570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.04
€ 150.04
Hardcover. Professor Li's World Atlas of Oil and Gas Basins is a fresh and comprehensive treatise of the distribution of the world's hydrocarbon reserves. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: GBC; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 301 x 219 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656617
- ISBN
- 9780470656617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.51
€ 143.51
Hardcover. Climate Forcing of Geological Hazards provides a valuable new insight into how climate change is able to influence, modulate and trigger geological and geomorphological phenomena, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides; ultimately increasing the risk of natural hazards in a warmer world. Editor(s): McGuire, Bill; Maslin, Mark A. Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: RBG; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 195 x 21. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658659
- ISBN
- 9780470658659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.00
€ 155.00
Hardcover. Due to its sensitivity to ecological change, the benthic environment a term commonly used to describe the plants and animals living at the bottom of the sea is becoming a crucial topic in these days of rapid climate change. Editor(s): Eleftheriou, Anastasios. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1156.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470670866
- ISBN
- 9780470670866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.78
€ 228.78
Hardcover. * Review and synthesis of the occurrence and strategic importance of critical metals * Deals with each of the key metals in a separate chapter * Does not assume high level of geological knowledge * Co-published with the British Geological survey . Editor(s): Gunn, Gus. Series: Wiley Works. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 201 x 256 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671719
- ISBN
- 9780470671719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.20
€ 141.20
Hardcover. How to Be a Quantitative Ecologist is comprised of two equal parts on mathematics and statistics with emphasis on quantitative skills. A major component of this guide is computer implementation techniques, accompanied by computer practicals using the language R. Num Pages: 490 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; PSAF; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470699782
- ISBN
- 9780470699782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.50
€ 152.50
Hardcover. Desertification offers a comprehensive overview of the subject and clearly emphasizes the link between local and global desertification processes and how past and current policy has affected arid environments and their populations. This text adequately applies the research undertaken during the last 15 years on the topic. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470714485
- ISBN
- 9780470714485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.70
€ 171.70
Hardcover. First book focusing on tidal stream power systems Reviews the tidal resources around the world Complete analysis of tidal stream power systems Includes historical information on tidal science and biographical information on major figures Concentrates on engineering physical geography rather than engineering specifics. Num Pages: 342 pages, Illustrations , maps. BIC Classification: RBK; THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470724514
- ISBN
- 9780470724514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.78
€ 158.78
Hardcover. Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere offers a concise andthorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leadson to advanced topics in atmospheric physics.
The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and itsapplications in atmospheric science. Series: Advancing Weather and Climate Science. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 257 x 174 x 19. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470745151
- ISBN
- 9780470745151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.29
€ 91.29
Hardcover. Biological Diversity takes a fresh, innovative approach to the teaching of biodiversity. Rather than detailing and cataloguing the major taxa and their evolutionary relationships, the authors have selected 18 groups of organisms and used these as a framework in which to discuss the species and their interactions with man and each other. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AS; PS; RB; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 205 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470778067
- ISBN
- 9780470778067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.22
€ 178.22
Hardcover. This book gives a coherent development of the current understanding of the fluid dynamics of the middle latitude atmosphere. It is primarily aimed at post-graduate and advanced undergraduate level students and does not assume any previous knowledge of fluid mechanics, meteorology or atmospheric science. Series: Advancing Weather and Climate Science. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 25. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470833698
- ISBN
- 9780470833698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.94
€ 139.94