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Paperback. Understanding of rivers and their sediments, both as modern systems and as ancient counterparts in the geological record, has progressed steadily but markedly over the past several decades, with contributions by practitioners in diverse fields of geosciences and engineering. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists (Special Publications) S. Num Pages: 488 pages, 671. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632053544
- ISBN
- 9780632053544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 228.46
€ 228.46
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 26 color illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; RBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231171786
- ISBN
- 9780231171786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.52
€ 35.99
€ 31.52
Paperback. Footprints in Stone is the definitive guide to the Steven C. Minkin (Union Chapel) Paleozoic Footprint Site in northwest Alabama, the discovery of whose vast quantity of 310-million-year-old fossil tetrapod footprints and other traces is one of the most significant developments in modern paleontology. Num Pages: 318 pages, 45 colour & 109 back & white illustrations, 6 maps. BIC Classification: HDDA; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 239 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817358440
- ISBN
- 9780817358440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.16
€ 69.16
Hardback. This book attempts to address major advances in the field with new insights into processes on forested landscapes, including those disturbed by extreme events like hurricanes, droughts, wildfire, or massive slides. Editor(s): Williams, Thomas M.; Bren, Leon; Amatya, Devendra M.; De Jong, Carmen. Num Pages: 356 pages, 72. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBKF; TVR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 27. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646602
- ISBN
- 9781780646602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.49€ 133.78
€ 134.49
€ 133.78
Paperback. Drawing together perspectives from researchers and policy makers, this book explores how forests can interact with the physical and natural world, and with human society as the climate changes. It is suitable for those interested in sustainable forest management, climate change and the associated environmental sciences. Editor(s): Freer-Smith, P.H.; Broadmeadow, Mark S. J.; Lynch, J.M. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: KFF; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935962
- ISBN
- 9781845935962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.28
€ 69.28
Hardback. Forest ecosystems grow at the interface between the land and the atmosphere. This book presents an overview of many topics that are of significance at this interface, starting at the scale of intra-leaf organelles, leaves and plants and ranging to higher levels of organization such as communities. Editor(s): Mencuccini, M.; Grace, J.; Moncrieff, J.; McNaughton, K. (University of Edinburgh). Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps (some col.), 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RNC; TQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996776
- ISBN
- 9780851996776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.44
€ 292.44
"This book is on the emergence of mammals in Asia, based largely on new fossil finds throughout Asia and cutting-edge biostratigraphic and geochemical methods of dating the fossils and their geological substrate"--Provided by publisher. Editor(s): Wang, Xiaoming; Flynn, Lawrence J.; Fortelius, Mikael. Num Pages: 752 pages, 143 figures. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 216 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2630.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231150125
- ISBN
- 9780231150125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.92
€ 178.92
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780062410283
- ISBN
- 9780062410283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.81
€ 33.99
€ 29.81
Paperback. Addresses question such as: how did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? Building on the scientific aspects, this book places fossils in a human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy, mythology, our concept of time, and popular culture. It provides an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 table, 3 line drawings, numerous halftones and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 111 x 8. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192805041
- ISBN
- 9780192805041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.61
€ 13.99
€ 11.61
Paperback. A Late Ordovician silicified brachiopod fauna from the White Mountain area, west-central Alaska is described and interpreted in a palaeoecological and biogeographical context. This area is situated within the Nixon Fork Subterrane of the Farewell Terrane, which origin and timing of final docking with Laurentia has been much debated. Series: Fossils and Strata Monograph Series. Num Pages: 108 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGH; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 209 x 5. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 58
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118384176
- ISBN
- 9781118384176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99
€ 46.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Borgen, Ulf J.; Nakrem, Hans A. Series: Fossils and Strata Monograph Series. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGH; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 277 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119286431
- ISBN
- 9781119286431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.16
€ 189.16
paperback. Fossils provide a powerful tool for the study of the nearly 4-billion-year history of life, and its role in the evolution of Earth systems. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies, and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Num Pages: 172 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 218 x 11. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193368
- ISBN
- 9781405193368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.36
€ 49.36
Paperback. Editor(s): Sanchez-Villagra, Marcelo R.; Clack, Jenny. Series: Special Papers in Palaeontology S. Num Pages: 116 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 188 x 8. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palaeontological Association United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780901702821
- ISBN
- 9780901702821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.33
€ 73.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Swift, Andrew; Martill, David. Series: Field Guide to Fossils. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; RBX; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palaeontological Association United Kingdom
- Edition
- Number 9
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780901702654
- ISBN
- 9780901702654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.72
€ 25.72
Paperback. Covers properties of subsurface materials, types of foundations and methods of construction, selection of foundation type and basis for design, and design of foundations and earth-retaining structures. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations, map, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471675853
- ISBN
- 9780471675853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 350.29
€ 350.29
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292022994
- ISBN
- 9781292022994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.26
€ 89.26
Paperback. Offers an overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. This title covers sections that include those devoted to the main rock types, weathering, ground investigation, rock mass strength, failures of old mines, subsidence on peats and clays, sinkholes on limestone and chalk, and water in landslides. Num Pages: 104 pages, 75 black & white tables, 25 colour illustrations, 180 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: RBG; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 8. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 104
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415469609
- ISBN
- 9780415469609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.58
€ 38.58
Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 27 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 230 x 25. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231164481
- ISBN
- 9780231164481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.31
€ 58.31
Paperback. Freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure as human populations grow and the need for clean water intensifies. This book presents an introduction to scientific methodology and its application to the study of ecology. It also reviews several key concepts in freshwater ecology using a wide range of scientific studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, 67. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052660
- ISBN
- 9780632052660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.45
€ 99.45
hardcover. Drawing together the work of 25 nematologists from 12 countries, this book examines the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater nematodes. The book also summarizes previous work in the area and indicates avenues for future research. Overall, the book provides a synthesis of the subject. Editor(s): Eyualem-Abebe (University of New Hampshire, USA); Traunspurger, W. (University of Bielefeld, Germany); Andrassy, I. (University of Budapest, Hungary). Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990095
- ISBN
- 9780851990095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.43€ 246.75
€ 250.43
€ 246.75