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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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 533
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039003
- ISBN
- 9781402039003
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Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
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
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Condition: New
€ 186.82
€ 186.82
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Paperback. Contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. This book is addressed to cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035500
- ISBN
- 9781402035500
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Condition: New
€ 232.42
€ 232.42
The Current Role of Geological Mapping in Geosciences. Proceedings of ...
Stanislaw R. (University Of Silesia) . Ed(S):...
Hardback. Suitable for cartographers in Geological Surveys, geologists and geographers co-operating with landuse planners, ecologists and decision makers, this title contains private views of experts from various countries on the role of geological mapping in sustainable development. Editor(s): Ostaficzuk, Stanislaw R. (University of Silesia). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035494
- ISBN
- 9781402035494
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Condition: New
€ 233.41
€ 233.41
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.
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- 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
€ 236.12
€ 236.12
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035234
- ISBN
- 9781402035234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.52
€ 122.52
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.
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- 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
€ 269.25
€ 269.25
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.
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- 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
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Condition: New
€ 187.23
€ 187.23
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.
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- 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
€ 120.02
€ 120.02
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.
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- 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
€ 187.62
€ 187.62
Hardback. "[!] an interesting and well-written overview of the current status of our knowledge of the composition of the middle atmosphere and the basic radiative, dynamical and photochemical processes which maintain it." (Bulletin American Meteorological Society) Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 646 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1260.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd rev. and enlarged ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 646
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032844
- ISBN
- 9781402032844
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Condition: New
€ 185.87
€ 185.87
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032332
- ISBN
- 9781402032332
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Condition: New
€ 186.46
€ 186.46
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031434
- ISBN
- 9781402031434
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Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40
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
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. A selection of papers on a range of military topics ranging from the strategic perspective, through analyses of historical battles at the operational and tactical levels, to the use of advanced technologies applied to present-day military problems. Editor(s): Caldwell, Douglas R. (U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center); Ehlen, Judy; Harmon, Russell S. (Army Research Office). Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; RBGF; RBGL; RGB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 511.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402031045
- ISBN
- 9781402031045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.13
€ 234.13
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
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Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
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
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
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
€ 236.00
€ 236.00
Hardback. Discusses the progress in soil-water modeling. This book presents case studies, overviews, analyses of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to soil-water modeling. It covers a range of spatial scales and fundamental aspects of unsaturated-zone modeling, and issues related to the application of models to real-world problems. Editor(s): Feddes, R.A. (University of Wageningen); Rooij, G.H. de (University of Wageningen); Dam, J.C. van (University of Wageningen). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029172
- ISBN
- 9781402029172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.09
€ 183.09
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
€ 238.83
€ 238.83