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Hardcover. This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: AMC; RBC; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 26. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471241881
- ISBN
- 9780471241881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.26
€ 143.26
Hardcover. Satellites are able to gather a wide variety of data for earth scientists. This book presents both the theory and practical applications of remote sensing satellite data to geological problems. The applications include: mineral explorations, hydrocarbon exploration, stratigraphy, engineering geology, and environmental studies. Editor(s): Rencz, Andrew N.; Ryerson, Robert A. Series: Manual of Remote Sensing. Num Pages: 728 pages, Illustrationssome col.), maps. BIC Classification: RB; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 180 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 728
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471294054
- ISBN
- 9780471294054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 311.44
€ 311.44
Paperback. This work explores the diverse collection of microbes and viruses found in the oceans and the processes mediated by these microbes in aquatic environments. It reviews the basics of marine microbiology providing a firm foundation for researchers and students new to the field. Series: Wiley Series in Ecological & Applied Microbiology. Num Pages: 552 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSG; PSPM; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471299929
- ISBN
- 9780471299929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.10
€ 175.10
Hardcover. This volume is part of a set presenting descriptions of all major rivers and estuaries found in the USA. The hydrology, chemistry and biology of each river system is described. This volume focuses on the biological productivity of estuaries. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 826 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 826
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471303459
- ISBN
- 9780471303459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 446.50
€ 446.50
Hardcover. Part of a series that provides an integrated treatment of all the major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Both the physical and biological characteristics of pristine river environments are presented in detail. This volume covers the Colorado River. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 5
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471303480
- ISBN
- 9780471303480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 446.50
€ 446.50
Hardcover. A volume for studying water related issues of the region. It includes information on the impact of pollution and development on the health of rivers, and how conservation and reclamation efforts can repair past damage. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSD; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 5
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471303497
- ISBN
- 9780471303497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 446.50
€ 446.50
Hardcover. Land disputes are increasingly involving public rather than private interests. Wetland access is taking the place of estate boundaries, and the expert witness--whether a surveyor, appraiser, engineer, or biologist--is often called upon to help a court reach a decision. Series: Wiley Series in Surveying & Boundary Control. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNS; RBG; TNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471318408
- ISBN
- 9780471318408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.12
€ 110.12
Hardcover. An updated edition of the classic work on the inorganic chemistry of soils. With its companion volume, Humus Chemistry, forms a complete, advanced-level treatment of both organic and inorganic aspects of soil chemistry. Revised to keep pace with the latest developments in the field. Provides more in-depth treatment of all topics. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 242 x 30. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471320715
- ISBN
- 9780471320715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.46
€ 246.46
Hardcover. The Physical Chemistry of Natural Waters focuses on the application of physical chemical techniques--including structural measurement as well as chemical thermodynamics and kinetics--to natural waters. Series: Wiley Interscience Series in Geochemistry. Num Pages: 680 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PNR; RBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1124.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471362784
- ISBN
- 9780471362784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.98
€ 299.98
Hardcover. This is a lively, narrative history of the world's great weather tragedies - the greatest storms in history - and the epic quest by pioneering scientists to figure out how to accurately predict the weather. It tells the story of the development of meterology from the time of Aristotle up to current-day breakthroughs in weather prediction. Num Pages: 252 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBT; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471381082
- ISBN
- 9780471381082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.86
€ 38.99
€ 30.86
Hardcover. Surveying and mapping activities of the soil conservation services are major applications for GIS, GPS, and remote sensing. This book approaches soil erosion from a systems perspective, putting the causes and effects or erosion in context, and discusses the social and economic impact of soil erosion. Num Pages: 352 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471383697
- ISBN
- 9780471383697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.00
€ 235.00
Paperback. Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, 50 photographs. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 189 x 231 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471385905
- ISBN
- 9780471385905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 18.44
€ 19.00
€ 18.44
Hardcover. Recent advances in lasers and measuring devices, as well as new capabilities in automated data acquisition, have made possible the design and practical implementation of self-sufficient lidar systems. Series: Wiley Series in Lasers & Applications. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGW; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471389279
- ISBN
- 9780471389279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.52
€ 223.52
Hardcover. The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetland restoration in North America Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field of restoration ecology, Flood Pulsing in Wetlands reflects the current movement to incorporate flood pulsing into wetland restoration efforts. Editor(s): Middleton, Beth A. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; RBKF; RGBF; RNF; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471418078
- ISBN
- 9780471418078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.93
€ 178.93
Hardcover. * Inclusion of new techniques: thermal imaging and radioactivity methods * New section on case histories of multi-method environmental geophysical investigations * Improved artwork quality and layout . Num Pages: 710 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 281 x 218 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471485353
- ISBN
- 9780471485353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.09
€ 161.09
Hardcover. Provides a comprehensive overview of direct and indirect effects of air pollutants on plant life. This book covers both physiological and biochemical impacts as well as effects at the whole plant/ecological level. Editor(s): Bell, J. N. B.; Treshow, Michael. Num Pages: 480 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSBT; PSTS; RB; RNC; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471490906
- ISBN
- 9780471490906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.51
€ 288.51
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive overview of the direct and indirect effects of air pollutants on plant life. This book also covers both physiological and biochemical impacts as well as larger-scale effects at the whole plant/ecological level. It is useful for students in Environmental Science, and Biological Science and Agriculture. Editor(s): Bell, J. N. B.; Treshow, Michael. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; PSTS; RB; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 180 x 27. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471490913
- ISBN
- 9780471490913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.85
€ 108.85
Hardcover. Vegetation Description and Data Analysis: A Practical Approach, Second Edition is a fully revised and up-dated edition of this key text. Num Pages: 428 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PS; RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471490920
- ISBN
- 9780471490920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.46
€ 167.46
Hardcover. Examines the processes operating in the headwaters and main channels of ephemeral rivers in semi--arid environments and includes coverage of current fieldwork investigations, modeling approaches, and management issues. Editor(s): Bull, L. J.; Kirkby, M. J. Num Pages: 398 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 27. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471491231
- ISBN
- 9780471491231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 390.45
€ 390.45
Paperback. The Key to Earth History introduces students to the basic tools used by geologists to reconstruct the Eartha s history, and shows how these tools can be used to chart the pattern of global environmental change since the formation of the Earth some 4600 million years ago. Num Pages: 304 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471492153
- ISBN
- 9780471492153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.45
€ 87.45