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Hardback. This unique lake in the heart of Africa, harboring vast solutions of carbon dioxide and methane, is the most dangerous on Earth-and paradoxically a huge potential energy resource. This book covers many of its physical, geochemical and biological features. Editor(s): Descy, Jean-Pierre; Darchambeau, Francois; Schmid, Martin. Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGR; 1HFJZ; PSAF; RBGB; RBGK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742420
- ISBN
- 9789400742420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. Editor(s): Xu, Jian-Ming; Sparks, Donald L. Series: Progress in Soil Science. Num Pages: 500 pages, 20 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RBGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 977.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741768
- ISBN
- 9789400741768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.93
€ 189.93
Hardback. Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. This book deals with this topic. Editor(s): Lal, Rattan; Lorenz, Klaus; Huttl, Reinhard F.; Schneider, Bernd Uwe; Von Braun, Joachim. Num Pages: 588 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1039.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741584
- ISBN
- 9789400741584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.45
€ 242.45
Hardback. This volume consists of 44 technical papers presented at the Ninth International Geostatistics Congress held in Oslo, Norway in June 2012. It covers theory, petroleum, mining, and environmental, climate and hydrology. Editor(s): Abrahamsen, Petter; Hauge, Ragnar; Kolbjornsen, Odd. Series: Quantitative Geology and Geostatistics. Num Pages: 573 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PNV; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 573
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741522
- ISBN
- 9789400741522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.71
€ 189.71
Atmospheric Temperature Profiles of the Northern Hemisphere
Yee, Young; Yee, Kueyson Y.; Yee, Erik Y.
Hardback. This indispensible reference for aviators the world over reflects the sophistication of current applications of the US Standard Atmosphere and includes tropospheric temperature profiles in the Northern Hemisphere for different latitude belts and seasons. Series: Springer Atmospheric Sciences. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHH; RBP; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740280
- ISBN
- 9789400740280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.16
€ 188.16
Hardback. A fascinating glimpse into the possible ecological futures of America's richest state, this study was commissioned by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and examines the projected impact of climate change on a range of variables including air quality. Editor(s): Cayan, Dan; Franco, Guido; Jones, Myoung-Ae; Moser, Susanne C.; Hanemann, Michael. Series: Springer Atmospheric Sciences. Num Pages: 554 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; LNKJ; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1055.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740136
- ISBN
- 9789400740136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.57
€ 242.57
Paperback. Focuses on sustainable use and protection of transboundary aquifers located along the eastern border of European Union starting from the Baltic Sea and end in Black Sea. This title focuses on a range of real problems related to the management of groundwater, problems that are characteristic for most countries situated in the East European region. Editor(s): Nalecz, Tomasz. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBK; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 291.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740099
- ISBN
- 9789400740099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.86
€ 185.86
Hardback. This book focuses on the use of inelastic analysis methods for the seismic assessment and design of bridges. It includes detailed case-studies of bridge assessment, which helps engineers to select the method that best suits each individual project. Editor(s): Kappos, Andreas J.; Saiidi, M. Saiid; Aydinoglu, M. Nuray; Isakovic, Tatjana. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 236 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; TNCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400739420
- ISBN
- 9789400739420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.96
€ 122.96
Hardback. Focusing on pastoralism in one of the world's remotest regions, this critical assessment of the drive to 'modernize' pastoral communities rejects input-dominated theories that neglect ecological factors, arguing for the sustainability of traditional practices. Editor(s): Kreutzmann, Hermann. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RB; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738454
- ISBN
- 9789400738454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.52
€ 187.52
Hardback. This book presents, and quantifies, evapotranspiration in the soil-plant-atmosphere system as a catenary process, describing a variety of calculation methodologies for each stage and including a detailed presentation of the modified Penman-Monteith method. Series: Progress in Soil Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RBK; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738393
- ISBN
- 9789400738393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.34
€ 123.34
Paperback. This book, written by worldwide experts, provides the necessary scientific background and addresses the challenging questions in order to better understand metal toxicity in various ecosystems and its management through bioremediation. Editor(s): Khan, Mohammad Saghir; Zaidi, Almas; Goel, Reeta; Musarrat, Javed. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 536 pages, 54 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737914
- ISBN
- 9789400737914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.13
€ 188.13
Advances in Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomaterials
. Ed(S): Bonelli, Stephane; Dascalu, Cristian...
Paperback. Editor(s): Bonelli, Stephane; Dascalu, Cristian; Nicot, Francois. Series: Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737792
- ISBN
- 9789400737792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.66
€ 186.66
Paperback. This volume explores the behaviour of soft ground. The methods discussed include prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs), soil-cement columns formed by deep mixing, and the preloading of soft ground by application of a vacuum pressure. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 268 pages, 45 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737426
- ISBN
- 9789400737426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Role of Seismic Testing Facilities in Performance-Based Earthquake Eng...
. Ed(S): Fardis, Michael N.; Rakicevic, Zoran...
Paperback. This volume presents the first outcomes of the SERIES project, which pooled European seismic testing facilities, Europe's best experts in experimental earthquake engineering and experts from the USA to present research achievements and point to the future. Editor(s): Fardis, Michael N.; Rakicevic, Zoran T. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; TGB; TGMD4; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737198
- ISBN
- 9789400737198
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 239.78
€ 239.78
paperback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737051
- ISBN
- 9789400737051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.42
€ 242.42
The Yamuna River Basin. Water Resources and Environment.
Rai, Raveendra Kumar; Upadhyay, Alka; Ojha, C...
Paperback. This important book is designed to provide concepts, methodologies, and approaches for river basin studies with respect to water resources and environment. It is not limited to the Yamuna River basin, but will help in the study of various other river basins. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, 200 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736993
- ISBN
- 9789400736993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.97
€ 134.97
Paperback / so. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: RBP; RG; RNF; RNPG; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736955
- ISBN
- 9789400736955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39
Paperback. Focusing on the seismic design, assessment and retrofitting of concrete buildings, and placing an emphasis on the application of European Standard EN-Eurocode 8, this book has been written by the lead engineer responsible for the code's authorship. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 768 pages, 130 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AF; AMB; AMC; PHVG; RBGL; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736696
- ISBN
- 9789400736696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.42
€ 137.42
Drinking Water Treatment: Focusing on Appropriate Technology and Susta...
. Ed(S): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi
paperback. This book examines four sustainable drinking water treatment technologies that are simple, non-energy intensive, inexpensive and easy to maintain: solar pasteurization, membrane desalination, natural filtration (riverbank filtration), and solar distillation. Editor(s): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBK; RN; TN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736535
- ISBN
- 9789400736535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.13
€ 175.13
Hydrological, Socioeconomic and Ecological Impacts of the North Atlant...
. Ed(S): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, R...
Paperback. The impact of the NAO on northern Europe has been reviewed in detail, but no work has been done for the Mediterranean, which is the other key area impacted by the NAO. This multidisciplinary work assesses the phenomenon's impact on the Mediterranean region. Editor(s): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, Ricardo Machado. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PSAF; RB; RGB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736481
- ISBN
- 9789400736481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39