.png){kind=logo}
Earth sciences
Results 881 - 900 of 6630
Earth sciences
Hardback. Decomposition of organic matter is a major ecosystem process involving an array of different organisms, including bacteria, fungi and invertebrates. This book provides students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Editor(s): Graca, Manuel A. S. (University of Coimbra); Barlocher, Felix; Gessner, Mark O. (Limnological Research Center). Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033483
- ISBN
- 9781402033483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.98
€ 288.98
Hardcover. Serves as a reference source for travertine, covering aspects of travertine origins, formation, composition, flora and fauna, occurrence and utilisation, as well as allied continental carbonates such as lake marls, calcretes and beachrocks. This work is aimed at carbonate sedimentologists, hydrobiologists, palaeoclimatologists, and others. Num Pages: 446 pages, 204 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035234
- ISBN
- 9781402035234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.24
€ 131.24
Hardback. Points out the need of a multidisciplinary approach in the field of risk assessment and management. This title provides an overview of the problems, approaches and common practices directly related to earthquake risk mitigation and, in particular, to the preparation of earthquake emergency plans. Editor(s): Oliveira, Carlos Sousa; Roca, Antoni; Goula, Xavier. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035241
- ISBN
- 9781402035241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.39
€ 253.39
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Hardback. Suitable for cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers, this title contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035494
- ISBN
- 9781402035494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.48
€ 250.48
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Paperback. Contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. This book is addressed to cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035500
- ISBN
- 9781402035500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.42
€ 249.42
Hardback. Presents relevant contributions on "Mexican Paleontology" that are described by specialists. This work reviews diverse aspects of various fossil groups. It is a comprehensive source of information about Mexican fossils in English. It also includes an extensive bibliography of almost 1000 references related to the central topic. Editor(s): Vega, Francisco J. (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico); Nyborg, Torrey G. (Department of Natural Sciences); Perrilliat, Maria del Carmen (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico); Montellano-Ballesteros, Marisol (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico); Cevallos-Ferriz, Sergio R.S. (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico); Quiroz-Barroso, Sara A. (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico). Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 330 pages, 94 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038822
- ISBN
- 9781402038822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.43
€ 200.43
Hardback. Mountain loch of Lochnagar is one of the most studied freshwater bodies in Europe. This book brings together the knowledge gained from multi-disciplinary scientific study, to show how the loch has developed both naturally and as a result of human impact. It places emphasis on how this ecosystem may be affected by future climate change. Editor(s): Rose, Neil L. (Environmental Change Research Centre). Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 533 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 533
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039003
- ISBN
- 9781402039003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Riverbank Filtration Hydrology, Bratislava, Slovakia, September 2004 Editor(s): Hubbs, Stephen A. (WaterAdvice Associates). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039362
- ISBN
- 9781402039362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.98
€ 200.98
Hardback. Clouds are an important factor in the weather. This book summarizes knowledge on cloud optical properties, for example their ability to absorb, transmit, and reflect light, which depends on the clouds' geometrical and microphysical characteristics. It also addresses problems related to the image transfer through clouds and cloud remote sensing. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006, Corr. 3rd printing 2011
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039553
- ISBN
- 9781402039553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Hardback. Summarizes our knowledge in ocean modeling, ocean observing systems, and data assimilation. Editor(s): Chassignet, Eric; Verron, Jacques. Num Pages: 577 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 577
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039812
- ISBN
- 9781402039812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.76
€ 255.76
Hardback. Providing a state-of-the-art review of the field, this volume presents current advances in dendroclimatology, and looks ahead to potential future developments. The material is of particular interest to climatologists, hydrologists, ecologists and archeologists. Editor(s): Hughes, M.K.; Swetman, Thomas W. (University of Arizona); Diaz, Henry F. Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040108
- ISBN
- 9781402040108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.36
€ 196.36
Hardback. Covers the fundamentals of the biogeochemical behavior of carbon near the Earth's surface. Suitable for Earth and environmental scientists, this book presents an overview of the origins and behavior of the carbon cycle and atmospheric carbon dioxide, and the human effects on them. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 423 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 801.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040443
- ISBN
- 9781402040443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.36
€ 196.36
Hardback. Quantitative ecological risk assessment is widely used in different contexts. Our understanding of the principal mechanisms that drive the biogeochemical food webs allows us to present a quantitative ecological risk assessment and to propose technological solutions for management of various ERA enterprises. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041822
- ISBN
- 9781402041822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.35
€ 258.35
The Adria Microplate. GPS Geodesy, Tectonics and Hazards.
. Ed(S): Pinter, Nicholas; Grenerczy, Gyula; ...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Adria Microplate: GPS Geodesy, Active Tectonics and Hazards, held in Veszprem, Hungary 4-7 April 2004. Editor(s): Pinter, Nicholas; Grenerczy, Gyula; Weber, John; Stein, Seth; Medak, Damir. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042331
- ISBN
- 9781402042331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.63
€ 257.63
The Adria Microplate. GPS Geodesy, Tectonics and Hazards.
. Ed(S): Pinter, Nicholas; Grenerczy, Gyula; ...
Paperback. To be included in the prelims: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Adria Microplate: GPS Geodesy, Active Tectonics and Hazards, held in Veszprem, Hungary 4-7 April 2004. Editor(s): Pinter, Nicholas; Grenerczy, Gyula; Weber, John; Stein, Seth; Medak, Damir. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042348
- ISBN
- 9781402042348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.98
€ 254.98
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, 4-8 October 2003 Editor(s): Neretin, Lev N. (Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 522 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042638
- ISBN
- 9781402042638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 377.56
€ 377.56
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Hardcover. Presents the multidisciplinary results of underwater excavation in north Florida which yields the results of interactions between early Paleoindians and late Pleistocene megafauna. This book provides fundamental insights into two urgent issues: "The Peopling of the Americas"; and "The Extinction of the Megafauna". Editor(s): Webb, S. David. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 588 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043253
- ISBN
- 9781402043253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 377.68
€ 377.68
Hardback. Our planet exists within a space environment affected by solar atmosphere producing cosmic particles and electromagnetic waves. This book explains why our technological societies are so dependent on solar activity and how the Sun disturbs the transmission of information and energy. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 697.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043314
- ISBN
- 9781402043314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.35
€ 129.35
Hardback. The study of the statistics of extreme events is an essential first step in the mitigation of natural catastrophies, that often cause severe economic losses worldwide. This book is about the theoretical and practical aspects of the statistics of extreme events in nature. It also introduces Copulas and uses it in Geophysics. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHVG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044144
- ISBN
- 9781402044144
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25