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Paperback. A concise account of the environmental changes during the last two million years, this work presents an attempt at an overall assessment of the evidence from the British Isles and their immediate offshore area and features a regional treatment of the Pleistocene environments stage by stage. Num Pages: 368 pages, 72 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; RBG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 719.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412441905
ISBN
9780412441905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 124.93

Hardback. * Outlines a framework to find the optimal level of mitigation by balancing its cost against the expected damages, recognizing the uncertainties in the hazard estimates. Series: Wiley Works. Num Pages: 278 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCN; RB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118620823
ISBN
9781118620823
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.47

Paperback. Since the advent of the mantle plume hypothesis in 1971, scientists have been faced with the problem that its predictions are not confirmed by observation. For thirty years, the usual reaction has been to adapt the hypothesis in numerous ways. As a result, the multitude of current plume variants now amounts to an unfalsifiable hypothesis. Num Pages: 364 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 20. Weight in Grams: 886.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405161480
ISBN
9781405161480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.93

Paperback. Palaeomagnetism, plates, hot spots, trenches and ridges are the subject of this unusual book. Plate Tectonics is a book of exercises and background information that introduces and demonstrates the basics of the subject. Num Pages: 416 pages, 163. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 19. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Blackwell Scientific Publications inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865423138
ISBN
9780865423138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 122.36

Paperback. Plate tectonics caused a revolution in our understanding of the Earth. It has aided our understanding of why earthquakes and volcanoes are found in distinct locations, how oceans form and disappear, and how mountain ranges were built. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Molnar explores the history and significance of plate tectonics. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 38 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198728269
ISBN
9780198728269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.82

Hardcover. This book presents a comprehensive review of the current state of the art in studying flow with anisotropy, mineral physics and geodynamics. It describes several novel methods for the modeling and interpretation of shear wave splitting. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 166 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 61 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PNV; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 243 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642348419
ISBN
9783642348419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.79

Hardcover. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base. Understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. . Editor(s): Janick, J. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 354 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Volume 25
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471666936
ISBN
9780471666936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 392.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Unwal, Peter A. Num Pages: 53 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: KNBW; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
53
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594547577
ISBN
9781594547577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.93
€ 48.84

Hardcover. Num Pages: 358 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, 70 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RBX; RGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 899.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662502952
ISBN
9783662502952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.74
€ 128.23

Paperback. The observation and understanding of extra-solar planetary systems has become a topic that poses challenges to many fields of human knowledge. This book sets out a synthesis of the advances. It intends to help young students, researchers, engineers involved or about to become involved in quest for extra-solar planets. Editor(s): Mariotti, Jean-Marie; Alloin, Danielle M. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 446 pages, index. BIC Classification: PGS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792357094
ISBN
9780792357094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 242.20

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Cargese, Corsica, France, May 5-15, 1998 Editor(s): Mariotti, Jean-Marie; Alloin, Danielle M. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 421 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
421
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792357087
ISBN
9780792357087
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 243.13

Paperback. Num Pages: 607 pages, 353 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, 64 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PGS; RB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
607
Condition
New
SKU
V9781466563155
ISBN
9781466563155
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 158.90

Hardcover. Editor(s): Jin, Shuanggen; Haghighipour, Nader; Ip, Wing-Huen. Series: Springer Geophysics. Num Pages: 340 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 114 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; RBGK; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662450512
ISBN
9783662450512
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.58

Hardback. Explains the global physical and chemical processes that determine climate on any planet or major planetary satellite - from Mercury to Neptune and even large moons such as Saturn's Titan. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 288 pages, 21 halftones. 15 line illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691145044
ISBN
9780691145044
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.09
€ 72.84

Paperback. Offers an introduction to planetary climates that explains the global physical and chemical processes that determine climate on any planet or major planetary satellite - from Mercury to Neptune and even large moons such as Saturn's Titan. Series: Princeton Primers in Climate. Num Pages: 288 pages, 21 halftones. 15 line illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691145051
ISBN
9780691145051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Hardback. The ubiquity of organic molecules in interstellar clouds, comets and asteroids strongly supports a cosmic perspective on the origin of life. This volume provides data from ground-based telescopes and the Infrared Space Observatory, providing insights into carbon-based chemistry beyond the Earth. Editor(s): Whittet, D. C. B. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792345978
ISBN
9780792345978
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.33

Paperback. In this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers 4.5 billion years of geological history and shares the best bits. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Oneworld
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851688289
ISBN
9781851688289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.49

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO-Russia Workshop held in Moscow, 12-16 May 2002 Editor(s): Machackova, Ivana (Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic); Romanov, Georgy A. (Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia). Num Pages: 265 pages, 116 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402017230
ISBN
9781402017230
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.68

Hardcover. Murry Salby's textbook provides an integrated treatment of processes controlling the Earth-atmosphere system for students and researchers. Num Pages: 718 pages, 371 b/w illus. 4 tables 296 exercises. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 186 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1416. 718 pages, 371 b/w illus. 4 tables 296 exercises. Murry Salby's new book provides an integrated treatment of processes controlling the Earth-atmosphere system for students and researchers. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Dimension: 254 x 186 x 43. Weight: 1410.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
718
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521767187
ISBN
9780521767187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.89

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 598 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 999.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
598
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691643137
ISBN
9780691643137
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 365.60

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