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Hardback. Applies the methodology of dynamical systems theory to investigate the physics of the global ocean circulation, such as the dynamics of the Gulf Stream separation and the El Nino/Southern Oscillation phenomenon. This work also deals with the numerical methods for applying bifurcation analysis to large dimensional dynamical systems. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 548 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd rev. and enlarged ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022623
- ISBN
- 9781402022623
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Condition: New
€ 131.93
€ 131.93
Hardback. Focuses upon climate processes, variability and change and applies the general principles related to these issues, particularly in Switzerland. This book draws upon scientific work in order to provide the reader with information on climate processes. It is intended for students from the undergraduate level onwards and also researchers. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFH; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023453
- ISBN
- 9781402023453
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Condition: New
€ 133.46
€ 133.46
The Ganges Water Diversion. Environmental Effects and Implications.
M. Monirul (University Of Toronto) . Ed(S): Q...
Hardback. Presents multi-disciplinary analyses of the environmental effects and implications in Bangladesh and India of the Ganges water diversion. This book demonstrates that the downstream part of the Ganges River basin in Bangladesh, which has a sensitive ecosystem, has caused significant damage to many economic sectors and ecosystems. Editor(s): Qader Mirza, M. Monirul (University of Toronto). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024795
- ISBN
- 9781402024795
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Condition: New
€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Hardback. Shows how stable isotopes can be applied to understanding the palaeoenvironment, with chapters on the interpretation of isotopes in water, tree rings, bones and teeth, lake sediments, speleothems and marine sediments. This book offers advice on calibration, including a multi-proxy approach, using isotope signals from different materials. Editor(s): Leng, Melanie J. (NERC Isotope Geosciences Lab.). Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025037
- ISBN
- 9781402025037
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Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47
hardcover. Stratigraphy has come to be indispensable to nearly all branches of the earth sciences, assisting such endeavors as charting the course of evolution, and understanding ancient ecosystems. This book focuses on traditional and innovative stratigraphy techniques and shows how these can be used in solving manifold geological problems and phenomena. Editor(s): Koutsoukos, Eduardo A.M. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1136.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. Corr. 2nd printing 2005
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026324
- ISBN
- 9781402026324
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Condition: New
€ 198.55
€ 198.55
Hardback. The oceans provide a millennial challenge for both the development and management of planet earth by humankind. This book is useful for academics and students in higher education, and practitioners in the fields of ocean and coastal management in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Editor(s): Smith, Hance D. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RG; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 733.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027468
- ISBN
- 9781402027468
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Condition: New
€ 200.77
€ 200.77
Hardback. Draws together a spectrum of biodeterioration work from across the world to provide an overview of the materials examined and the methodologies employed to elucidate the nature of the problems, as well as a bibliographical resource on lichen biodeterioration. Num Pages: 292 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028038
- ISBN
- 9781402028038
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Condition: New
€ 251.20
€ 251.20
Hardback. The concept of carbonaceous aerosol has emerged from atmospheric pollution studies; even standard nomenclature and terminology are still unsettled. This monograph offers coverage of the nature and atmospheric role of carbonaceous aerosol particles. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028861
- ISBN
- 9781402028861
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Condition: New
€ 256.30
€ 256.30
Hardback. Discusses the progress in soil-water modeling. This book presents case studies, overviews, analyses of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to soil-water modeling. It covers a range of spatial scales and fundamental aspects of unsaturated-zone modeling, and issues related to the application of models to real-world problems. Editor(s): Feddes, R.A. (University of Wageningen); Rooij, G.H. de (University of Wageningen); Dam, J.C. van (University of Wageningen). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029172
- ISBN
- 9781402029172
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Condition: New
€ 196.45
€ 196.45
Hardback. Examines potentially important factors that may have affected the Hadley and Walker Circulations and evaluates changes in the Hadley Circulation and the monsoons as simulated by coupled models of past climate conditions, and predicted future conditions under an enhanced greenhouse effect. Editor(s): Diaz, Henry F.; Bradley, Raymond S. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029431
- ISBN
- 9781402029431
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Condition: New
€ 253.27
€ 253.27
Hardback. Environmental isotope and nuclear techniques provide unmatched insights into the processes governing the water cycle and its variability. This monograph presents applications and developments of isotopes in hydrology, environmental disciplines and climate change studies. Editor(s): Aggarwal, Pradeep K. (International Atomic Energy Agency / IAEA); Gat, Joel R. (Weizman Institute of Science); Froehlich, Klaus F.O. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030109
- ISBN
- 9781402030109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.44
€ 135.44
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
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Condition: New
€ 199.57
€ 199.57
Hardback. A selection of papers on a range of military topics ranging from the strategic perspective, through analyses of historical battles at the operational and tactical levels, to the use of advanced technologies applied to present-day military problems. Editor(s): Caldwell, Douglas R. (U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center); Ehlen, Judy; Harmon, Russell S. (Army Research Office). Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; RBGF; RBGL; RGB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 511.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031045
- ISBN
- 9781402031045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.25
€ 251.25
Hardback. Examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. This book presents several case studies from various countries and world regions depicting experience in mitigation policy and program development and implementation. Editor(s): Haque, C. Emdad. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RB; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031120
- ISBN
- 9781402031120
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Condition: New
€ 205.63
€ 205.63
Hardback. The macroscopic porous media theory has made decisive progress concerning the fundamentals of the theory and the development of mathematical models. This book provides an outline of modern theory of porous media and shows some trends in theory and in applications. It is useful for those working in engineering, physics, and mathematics. Series: Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBC; RBK; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031434
- ISBN
- 9781402031434
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Condition: New
€ 133.41
€ 133.41
Hardback. Focuses on the geochemistry of the lanthanide series elements in groundwater/aquifer environments. This title addresses analytical techniques, water-rock interactions, aqueous complexation, and the reactions and processes that influence these heavy metals along groundwater flow paths. Editor(s): Johannesson, Karen H. (University of Texas at Arlington). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032332
- ISBN
- 9781402032332
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Condition: New
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
Hardback. "[!] an interesting and well-written overview of the current status of our knowledge of the composition of the middle atmosphere and the basic radiative, dynamical and photochemical processes which maintain it." (Bulletin American Meteorological Society) Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 646 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd rev. and enlarged ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 646
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032844
- ISBN
- 9781402032844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.42
€ 199.42
The Rio Chagres, Panama. A Multidisciplinary Profile of a Tropical Wat...
Russell S. (Army Research Office) . Ed(S): Ha...
Hardback. Examines one of the most important and complex of the world's tropical rainforest regions: the greater Panama Canal Watershed. This book promotes understanding of the physical and ecological components of an isolated and largely pristine tropical rainforest. Editor(s): Harmon, Russell S. (Army Research Office). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032981
- ISBN
- 9781402032981
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Condition: New
€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Hardback. Contains the results of a 9 year (1995-2004) investigation of the Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. This work covers areas such as a multibeam survey demonstrating the magnitude of catastrophic failures of the Canary Islands; a comparison of the morphology of the Canary Islands with Hawaii; and more. Editor(s): Clift, Peter; Acosta-Yepes, Juan. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTANC; PHVG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Marine Geophysical Researches, Vol
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033254
- ISBN
- 9781402033254
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Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
Hardback. Comprises a review of state-of-the-art tsunami research. This work reports on tsunamis generated by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean. It also reports developments in numerical computations, monitoring, and assessments of coastal hazards. Editor(s): Satake, Kenji. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033261
- ISBN
- 9781402033261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.89
€ 200.89