Earth sciences
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Earth sciences
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
€ 280.02
€ 280.02
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
€ 90.44
€ 90.44
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
€ 38.74
€ 38.74
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
€ 46.99€ 33.29
€ 46.99
€ 33.29
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
€ 79.88
€ 79.88
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
€ 245.50
€ 245.50
Hardback. The Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), focus of this special publication, is a prolific hydrocarbon region and both exploration and production activity remains high to this day with a positive production outlook. Editor(s): Martinius, Allard W.; Ravnas, R.; Howell, J. A.; Steel, R. J.; Wonham, J. P. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 712 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSF; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 213 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1954.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118920466
- ISBN
- 9781118920466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.20
€ 204.20
Hardback. The marine Eocene-Oligocene transition of 34 million years ago was a critical turning point in Earth's climatic history, when the warm, high-diversity 'greenhouse' world of the early Eocene ceded to the glacial, 'icehouse' conditions of the early Oligocene. This book surveys the advances in stratigraphic and paleontological research. Editor(s): Prothero, Donald R.; Ivany, Linda C.; Nesbitt, Elizabeth A. Num Pages: 560 pages, 186 line, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127165
- ISBN
- 9780231127165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.13
€ 155.13
Paperback. "A fine treatment of this critical time in geology's history. Although it goes against our standard histories of the field, Laudan defends her views convincingly. Her style is direct, with carefully reasoned personal opinions and interpretations clearly defined." Jere H. Lipps, "The Scientist"" Series: Science & Its Conceptual Foundations S. Num Pages: 290 pages, 16ill. BIC Classification: 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; PDX; PNV; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 0002-
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226469478
- ISBN
- 9780226469478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.48
€ 40.99
€ 31.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 151 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Tapir Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788251921442
- ISBN
- 9788251921442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 22.95
€ 31.99
€ 22.95
Paperback. This is a unique collection of reviews of the significance of geochemistry in the earth sciences, with contributions from a range of internationally distinguished scientists. It deals with both the historical contribution and the current and likely future importance of the subject in dealing with key environmental issues. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193375
- ISBN
- 9781405193375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.96
€ 76.96
Paperback. Explores the causes and effects of ice ages that have gripped our planet throughout its history, from earliest known glaciations. Following development of scientific ideas about these dramatic events, the author traces the lives of many brilliant and intriguing characters who have contributed to evolving understanding of how ice ages come about. Num Pages: 278 pages, 14 line illustrations, 12 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396. The Once and Future Story of Ice Ages. 278 pages, illustrations. Explores the causes and effects of ice ages that have gripped our planet throughout its history, from earliest known glaciations. Following development of scientific ideas about these dramatic events, the author traces the lives of many brilliant and intriguing characters who have contributed to evolving understanding of how ice ages come about. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RBGF. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 17. Weight: 392.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 278
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First Edition, With a New Preface
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520275928
- ISBN
- 9780520275928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.64
€ 33.99
€ 24.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 338 pages, 31 halftones, 146 line drawings. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX; RBG; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226311234
- ISBN
- 9780226311234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Hardcover. This volume considers functional morphology and parallels the established Belhaven palaeontological studies. It concentrates on the taxonomic groups that are of interest to palaeontologists and also includes substantial material on recent invertebrates as well as fossils. Editor(s): Savazzi, Enrico. Num Pages: 718 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 192 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977766
- ISBN
- 9780471977766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 724.38
€ 724.38
Hardcover. Written for engineers without a background in seismic design. Provides design standards and parameters, explaining how to interpret and apply them. Examines and recommends procedures to accommodate the enormous forces and variations in effects common to major earthquakes. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBC; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471839811
- ISBN
- 9780471839811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.88
€ 175.88
Paperback. This book is the first to set out a coherent set of principles that underpin geobiology, and will act as a foundational text that will speed the intellectual dissemination of those principles. Editor(s): Knoll, Andrew H.; Canfield, Don E.; Konhauser, Kurt O. Num Pages: 456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 273 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405187527
- ISBN
- 9781405187527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Paperback. Series: Routledge Fundamentals of Physical Geography. Num Pages: 376 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, 19 bla. BIC Classification: RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415858700
- ISBN
- 9780415858700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.06
€ 59.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 36 line illus. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 175 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1122.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118925
- ISBN
- 9780691118925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.42€ 98.39
€ 128.42
€ 98.39
Paperback. Fundamentals of Physical Volcanology is a comprehensive overview of the processes that control when and how volcanoes erupt. It explains in accessible terms how different areas of science have combined to reach our current level of knowledge of volcanic systems. Num Pages: 256 pages, 185 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054435
- ISBN
- 9780632054435
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.84
€ 74.84
Paperback. This major revision of a bestselling text shows that soil is three--dimensional and dynamic. This concept is developed in the first two chapters and is built on throughout the book. Num Pages: 384 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 8th
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471522799
- ISBN
- 9780471522799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 303.60
€ 303.60