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Hardcover. This text deals with methods of measuring the flow in rivers and open channels to obtain the necessary data to serve, among others, the following functions: the supply of water systems; the control of pollution; the design of highway bridges and culverts; flood management; and power production. Editor(s): Herschy, Reginald W. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973508
- ISBN
- 9780471973508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.51
€ 288.51
Hardcover. Strategic minerals are a major element of resource geopolitics. The US has always provided the umbrella for the West and is now the global policeman on strategic mineral supply. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWK; RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974024
- ISBN
- 9780471974024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 322.92
€ 322.92
Hardcover. Surface analysis deals with characterizing and understanding the behavior of molecules which react on the surface between two substances. Editor(s): Clark, R. J. H.; Hester, R. E. Series: Advances in Spectroscopy. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PNFS; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 41. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974239
- ISBN
- 9780471974239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 777.78
€ 777.78
Paperback. This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the relevance of environmental geology to modern society. Num Pages: 512 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974598
- ISBN
- 9780471974598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.12
€ 110.12
Paperback. Stratigraphy is the key to understanding the geological evolution of the earth. It provides the framework for our interpretation of the sequences of events which have shaped the earth throughout its 4600 million years of existence. Editor(s): Doyle, Peter; Bennett, Matthew R. Num Pages: 542 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974635
- ISBN
- 9780471974635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.99
€ 141.99
Paperback. An estuary is the tidal mouth of a large river, and is a marine area where freshwater and saltwater meet. This book examines the physical aspects of estuaries, and has been updated to include new research on sediment dynamics, estuarine mixing mechanisms, effects of global warming, and mathematical modeling of estuarine physics. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKC; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974710
- ISBN
- 9780471974710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.48
€ 102.48
Paperback. The rainfall-runoff model, TOPMODEL, is one of the simpler hydrological models that makes use of the type of digital terrain data now available. This volume summarizes experiences in applying the model in a variety of environments. Editor(s): Beven, K. J. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 356 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBKF; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977247
- ISBN
- 9780471977247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.31
€ 199.31
Paperback. Water is, perhaps, the single most important substance on earth. It forms the basis for life as we know it. Organisms, including human beings, can only survive if there is an adequate supply of water available. In addition, the water must be of the proper quality to support life. Editor(s): Peters, N. E.; Bricker, O. P.; Kennedy, M. M. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 420 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGK; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978688
- ISBN
- 9780471978688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.30
€ 185.30
Paperback. A theme within this text on glaciology has been the linkage between glacier hydrology and ice mass dynamics. This mediates the way in which glaciers and ice sheets respond to environmental change, and determines ways in which ice masses shape the landscape. Editor(s): Sharp, M.; Tranter, Martyn; Richards, Keith S. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 201 x 20. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471981688
- ISBN
- 9780471981688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardback. Palaeohydrology is the study of how the composition, distribution and movement of water influenced environmental change in the past. Using case studies from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, this book discusses its contribution in understanding environmental change. Editor(s): Benito, Gerardo; Baker, V. R. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984658
- ISBN
- 9780471984658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 371.33
€ 371.33
Hardback. This volume consists of twenty chapters addressing different aspects of the theme of fluvial processes and environmental change. The overall coverage is broad; scientifically, (from modelling to alluvial dating), geographically (from arid zone flash--flooding to glacial meltwaters) and in time (from contemporary process studies to the Quaternary). Editor(s): Brown, Antony Barrington; Quine, Timothy. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 426 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985488
- ISBN
- 9780471985488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 423.57
€ 423.57
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
€ 170.01
€ 170.01
Paperback. Since 1981, a great deal has been learned about the worlda s Quaternary Ice Sheets. This book summarizes current understanding about the evolution of the last ice sheets and their response to and influence on environmental change. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985709
- ISBN
- 9780471985709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.29
€ 92.29
Hardback. Based on keynote addresses presented at the International Aeolian Conference in Oxford in July 1998, this book is the latest title in the British Geomorphological Research Group series. Editor(s): Goudie, Andrew S.; Livingstone, Ian; Stokes, Stephen. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985730
- ISBN
- 9780471985730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 414.66
€ 414.66
Hardback. Series: Landscape Systems - A Series in Geomorphology. Num Pages: 389 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471995104
- ISBN
- 9780471995104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 554.81
€ 554.81
Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520200944
- ISBN
- 9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.56€ 80.25
€ 104.56
€ 80.25
Hardback. "This is the most comprehensive overview and analysis of sauropod dinosaurs ever written."--Jason Head, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution Editor(s): Rogers, Kristina Curry; Wilson, Jeffrey. Num Pages: 358 pages, 45 b/w photographs, 98 line illustrations, 23 tables. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520246232
- ISBN
- 9780520246232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.36€ 65.36
€ 84.36
€ 65.36
Paperback. Taking readers from Rampart Cave in the Grand Canyon, to other important fossil sites in Arizona and Chile, this book covers the rich evolutionary legacy and shows why the author has come to believe that the earliest Americans literally hunted these animals to death. Series: Organisms and Environments. Num Pages: 270 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 20 line illustrations, 16 color plates in insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBX; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520252431
- ISBN
- 9780520252431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Hardback. Barnum Brown led a remarkable life (1873-1963), spending most of it searching for fossils - and sometimes oil - in every corner of the globe. This biography discloses the details about his life and travels - from his youth on the western frontier to his spying for the US government under cover of his expeditions. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 9 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: BGT; RBX; WNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520252646
- ISBN
- 9780520252646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 46.96
€ 59.41
€ 46.96
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€ 30.31
€ 41.99
€ 30.31