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Science for Agriculture and Rural Development in Low-Income Countries
. Ed(S): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman Van...
Paperback. This book illustrates the implementation of research approaches to rural development and sustainable agriculture in low-income countries. It draws lessons from pluri-annual collaborative research projects on RDSA from sub-Saharan Africa to South East Asia. Editor(s): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman van; Kuiper, Marijke; Verhagen, J.; Laar, H. H. van; Wageningen UR Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PSAF; RBGL; RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 780.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092855
- ISBN
- 9781402092855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.14
€ 121.14
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Science for Peace Project on Harmonization of Seismic Hazard and Risk Reduction in Countries Influenced by Vrancea Earthquakes Chisinau, Moldova 20 May 2008 Editor(s): Zaicenco, Anton; Craifaleanu, Iolanda; Paskaleva, Ivanka. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; RBGL; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092404
- ISBN
- 9781402092404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.75
€ 125.75
Hardback. The book provides a comprehensive review of the historical development and the present status of ocean circulation models. The analysis extends from simple analytical approaches to the latest high-resolving numerical models with data assimilation. Num Pages: 374 pages, 106 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 813.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092077
- ISBN
- 9781402092077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09
€ 183.09
Hardback. Drawing upon the unique expertise of Greenpeace, this book provides a contemporary overview of the world's oceans. The book covers a wide range of topics to illustrate the breadth of threats from human activities facing the marine environment. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; RBKC; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 588.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091155
- ISBN
- 9781402091155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.20
€ 120.20
Hardback. In the present volume the most important current questions on lightning are described and analyzed under many experimental and theoretical aspects. The level of questions discussed is high, but the contents should be understandable for non-experts. Editor(s): Betz, Hans Dieter; Schumann, Ulrich; Laroche, Pierre. Num Pages: 641 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 641
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090783
- ISBN
- 9781402090783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.03
€ 299.03
Hardback. Soil scientist Wim Sombroek saw vast potential in the fertile Amazonian soils termed "dark earths." In this book, scholars discuss Sombroek and his vision of carbon based soil technologies to better the lives of small land holders throughout the world. Editor(s): Woods, William I. (University of Southern Illinois, USA); Teixeira, Wenceslau G.; Lehmann, Johannes; Steiner, Christoph; WinklerPrins, Antoinette M. G. A.; Rebellato, Lilian. Num Pages: 502 pages, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RBGB; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 168 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1026.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090301
- ISBN
- 9781402090301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.97
€ 235.97
Hardback. This updated and revised second edition provides a comprehensive summary of developments in wind-erosion research and a clear outline of its future directions. It describes the physics of wind-erosion from the viewpoints of fluid dynamics and soil physics. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 456 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGB; RGW; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088940
- ISBN
- 9781402088940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.75
€ 265.75
Hardback. This work presents recent research developments in the interactions between meteorological, climatological, hydrological and biological processes in the atmosphere and soil environment. All the contributing authors are renowned scientists and researchers. Editor(s): Strelcova, Katarina; Holecy, Jan; Matyas, Csaba; Kleidon, Axel; Lapin, Milan; Blazenec, Miroslav; Skvarenina, Jaroslav; Matejka, F. Num Pages: 298 pages, 79 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGM; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088759
- ISBN
- 9781402088759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.99
€ 183.99
Hardback. This volume reviews developments in paleontology and geobiology relating to the rapidly-developing field of Astrobiology, the study of life in the Universe. Uniquely among astrobiology monographs, the book focuses on fossil evidence from the geological record. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Walsh, Maud. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 582 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSG; RBG; RBX; VXQB; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1033.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 582
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088360
- ISBN
- 9781402088360
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 349.07
€ 349.07
Hardback. The authors of this book about the interplay between vegetation and climate change come from very different disciplines. However, their shared vision has resulted in coherent research that crosses the disciplinary boundaries and has produced a unique data set. Editor(s): Hari, Pertti; Kulmala, Liisa. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 611 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008. Corr. 2nd printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 611
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087172
- ISBN
- 9781402087172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 349.38
€ 349.38
Hardback. This volume examines soil erosion and management, detailing soil conservation topics in relation to soil productivity, environment quality, and agronomic production. It addresses the implications of soil erosion with an emphasis on global hotspots. Num Pages: 617 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1234.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 617
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087080
- ISBN
- 9781402087080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 401.78
€ 401.78
Hardback. This book presents some scientific background on the sun and the Earth's atmosphere then describes how to design, build, calibrate and use inexpensive instruments for measuring solar radiation. Such measurements are crucial to understanding climate change. Num Pages: 157 pages, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086939
- ISBN
- 9781402086939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. The 1755 earthquake and tsunami were influential in Portugal and in all European and North African countries where the devastating effects were felt. The possibility of a similar occurrence urges society and the scientific community to reflect on its lessons. Editor(s): Mendes-Victor, Luiz; Oliveira, Carlos Sousa; Azevedo, Joao; Ribeiro, A. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 613 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JF; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 613
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086083
- ISBN
- 9781402086083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.20
€ 236.20
Hardback. This book focuses on digital soil mapping methodologies and applications for areas where data are limited. Coverage includes dealing with limited spatial data infrastructures, methodology development, and examples of a variety of digital soil mapping. Editor(s): Hartemink, A.E.; McBratney, Alex; Mendonca-Santos, Maria de Lourdes. Num Pages: 446 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 55 colour illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085918
- ISBN
- 9781402085918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.96
€ 183.96
Hardback. This volume provides a comprehensive and thorough scientific analysis and documentation of deep-water coral reefs around the world, highlighting the general geological implications for the understanding of ancient coral and carbonate reefs. Editor(s): Hovland, Martin. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084614
- ISBN
- 9781402084614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.15
€ 234.15
Hardback. This book examines the important relationship that exists between Nepal and India in terms of water resources on many levels, from official to personal, technical to historical. Editor(s): Dhungel, Dwarika N.; Pun, Santa B. Num Pages: 492 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKN; RBKF; RNF; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084027
- ISBN
- 9781402084027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.60
€ 241.60
Hardback. This book examines the problems regarding the present status of European large lakes and discusses the directions of change. It also considers threats caused by direct human impact and by climate change, protection needs and restoration measures. Editor(s): Noges, Tiina; Eckmann, Reiner; Kangur, K�lli; Noges, Peeter; Reinart, Anu; Roll, Gulnara; Simola, Heikki; Viljanen, Markku. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 283 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 195 x 18. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083785
- ISBN
- 9781402083785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.39
€ 184.39
Modelling and Monitoring of Coastal Marine Processes
. Ed(S): Murthy, Raj C.; Sinha, Uday Bhanu; R...
Hardback. Introduces the complex physical processes with main emphasis on waste disposal in the coastal ocean. This book describes examples of instrumentation techniques that are commonly used for measuring different properties of oceans. It also introduces coastal and estuarine transport and dispersion modelling. Editor(s): Murthy, Raj C.; Sinha, Uday Bhanu; Rao, Y. R. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083266
- ISBN
- 9781402083266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Links Between Geological Processes, Microbial Activities and Evolution...
. Ed(S): Dilek, Yildirim; Furnes, Harald; Mue...
Hardback. Microbial systems in extreme environments and in the deep biosphere may be analogous to potential life on other planetary bodies. This book examines the mode and nature of links between geological processes and microbial activities and their significance for the origin and evolution of life on the Earth and possibly on other planets. Editor(s): Dilek, Yildirim; Furnes, Harald; Muehlenbachs, Karlis. Series: Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402083051
- ISBN
- 9781402083051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.48
€ 182.48
Multidisciplinary Advances in Historical Seismology
. Ed(S): Frechet, Julien; Meghraoui, Mustapha...
Hardback. Modern seismology has faced new challenges in the study of earthquakes and their physical characteristics. This volume is dedicated to the use of approaches and presents historical seismology. Editor(s): Frechet, Julien; Meghraoui, Mustapha; Stucchi, Massimiliano. Series: Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 464 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 853.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082214
- ISBN
- 9781402082214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.35
€ 183.35