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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. 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.
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- 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. 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. 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.
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- 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. 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
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. 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
Hardback. Comprises a review of state-of-the-art tsunami research. This work reports on tsunamis generated by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean. It also reports developments in numerical computations, monitoring, and assessments of coastal hazards. Editor(s): Satake, Kenji. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033261
- ISBN
- 9781402033261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.89
€ 200.89
Hardback. Contains the results of a 9 year (1995-2004) investigation of the Canary Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. This work covers areas such as a multibeam survey demonstrating the magnitude of catastrophic failures of the Canary Islands; a comparison of the morphology of the Canary Islands with Hawaii; and more. Editor(s): Clift, Peter; Acosta-Yepes, Juan. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTANC; PHVG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Marine Geophysical Researches, Vol
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033254
- ISBN
- 9781402033254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.69
€ 128.69
The Rio Chagres, Panama. A Multidisciplinary Profile of a Tropical Wat...
Russell S. (Army Research Office) . Ed(S): Ha...
Hardback. Examines one of the most important and complex of the world's tropical rainforest regions: the greater Panama Canal Watershed. This book promotes understanding of the physical and ecological components of an isolated and largely pristine tropical rainforest. Editor(s): Harmon, Russell S. (Army Research Office). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032981
- ISBN
- 9781402032981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.32
€ 201.32
Hardback. Focuses on the geochemistry of the lanthanide series elements in groundwater/aquifer environments. This title addresses analytical techniques, water-rock interactions, aqueous complexation, and the reactions and processes that influence these heavy metals along groundwater flow paths. Editor(s): Johannesson, Karen H. (University of Texas at Arlington). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032332
- ISBN
- 9781402032332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.05
€ 200.05
Hardback. The macroscopic porous media theory has made decisive progress concerning the fundamentals of the theory and the development of mathematical models. This book provides an outline of modern theory of porous media and shows some trends in theory and in applications. It is useful for those working in engineering, physics, and mathematics. Series: Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBC; RBK; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031434
- ISBN
- 9781402031434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.41
€ 133.41
Hardback. Examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. This book presents several case studies from various countries and world regions depicting experience in mitigation policy and program development and implementation. Editor(s): Haque, C. Emdad. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RB; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031120
- ISBN
- 9781402031120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.63
€ 205.63
Hardback. Environmental isotope and nuclear techniques provide unmatched insights into the processes governing the water cycle and its variability. This monograph presents applications and developments of isotopes in hydrology, environmental disciplines and climate change studies. Editor(s): Aggarwal, Pradeep K. (International Atomic Energy Agency / IAEA); Gat, Joel R. (Weizman Institute of Science); Froehlich, Klaus F.O. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030109
- ISBN
- 9781402030109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.44
€ 135.44
Hardback. Examines potentially important factors that may have affected the Hadley and Walker Circulations and evaluates changes in the Hadley Circulation and the monsoons as simulated by coupled models of past climate conditions, and predicted future conditions under an enhanced greenhouse effect. Editor(s): Diaz, Henry F.; Bradley, Raymond S. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 511 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 511
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029431
- ISBN
- 9781402029431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.27
€ 253.27
Hardback. The concept of carbonaceous aerosol has emerged from atmospheric pollution studies; even standard nomenclature and terminology are still unsettled. This monograph offers coverage of the nature and atmospheric role of carbonaceous aerosol particles. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028861
- ISBN
- 9781402028861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.30
€ 256.30
Hardback. Draws together a spectrum of biodeterioration work from across the world to provide an overview of the materials examined and the methodologies employed to elucidate the nature of the problems, as well as a bibliographical resource on lichen biodeterioration. Num Pages: 292 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028038
- ISBN
- 9781402028038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.20
€ 251.20
Hardback. The oceans provide a millennial challenge for both the development and management of planet earth by humankind. This book is useful for academics and students in higher education, and practitioners in the fields of ocean and coastal management in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Editor(s): Smith, Hance D. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RG; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 733.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027468
- ISBN
- 9781402027468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.77
€ 200.77
hardcover. Stratigraphy has come to be indispensable to nearly all branches of the earth sciences, assisting such endeavors as charting the course of evolution, and understanding ancient ecosystems. This book focuses on traditional and innovative stratigraphy techniques and shows how these can be used in solving manifold geological problems and phenomena. Editor(s): Koutsoukos, Eduardo A.M. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1136.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. Corr. 2nd printing 2005
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026324
- ISBN
- 9781402026324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.55
€ 198.55
Hardback. Shows how stable isotopes can be applied to understanding the palaeoenvironment, with chapters on the interpretation of isotopes in water, tree rings, bones and teeth, lake sediments, speleothems and marine sediments. This book offers advice on calibration, including a multi-proxy approach, using isotope signals from different materials. Editor(s): Leng, Melanie J. (NERC Isotope Geosciences Lab.). Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025037
- ISBN
- 9781402025037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47