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hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995939
ISBN
9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 319.27

hardcover. The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of continuing investigation since the end of the seventeenth century. A literature of great historical interest exists, and this is analysed in this book alongside a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and mineral exploitation. Editor(s): Selwood, E. B.; Durrance, E. M.; Bristow, C.M. Num Pages: 328 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; RBG; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859895293
ISBN
9780859895293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.39

hardcover. Explores the interplay between science, economics, politics, and ethics in understanding the challenge that climate change poses to the international community. Editor(s): Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter; Howarth, Richard B. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762312719
ISBN
9780762312719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.12

Hardback. Editor(s): Snoke, Arthur W.; Tullis, Jan; Todd, Victoria R. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 634 pages, 139 line illus. 263 plates 3 tables. BIC Classification: RBGF; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
634
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691630564
ISBN
9780691630564
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 407.27

Hardback. This special publication Perspectives in Carbonate Geology is a collection of papers most of which were presented at a symposium to honor the 80th birthday of Bob Ginsburg at the meeting of Geological Society of America in Salt Lake City in 2005. Editor(s): Swart, Peter K.; Eberli, Gregor P.; McKenzie, Judith A. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 225 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1468.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
V9781405193801
ISBN
9781405193801
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.86
€ 154.85

hardcover. This text reviews the state of knowledge on the management of vertisols in Africa, with comparative chapters covering other parts of the world. Editor(s): Syers, J.K.; Penning de Vries,F.W.T.; Nyamudela, P.; Penning de Vries, F. (IBSRAM, Thailand); Nyamudeza, P. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Publication date
2001
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851994505
ISBN
9780851994505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.59

hardcover. Soil degradation and nutrient depletion have become serious threats to agricultural productivity in Africa. Soils cannot supply the quantities of nutrients required and yield levels decline rapidly once cropping commences. This book addresses these issues. Editor(s): Vanlauwe, B.; etc.; Diels, J. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Sanginga, N. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Merckz, R. (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium). Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Publication date
2002
SKU
V9780851995762
ISBN
9780851995762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.74

"This book is on the emergence of mammals in Asia, based largely on new fossil finds throughout Asia and cutting-edge biostratigraphic and geochemical methods of dating the fossils and their geological substrate"--Provided by publisher. Editor(s): Wang, Xiaoming; Flynn, Lawrence J.; Fortelius, Mikael. Num Pages: 752 pages, 143 figures. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 216 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2630.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
752
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231150125
ISBN
9780231150125
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.92

Hardback. Focuses on the 46-million-year Ordovician Period (489-443 my), when a bewildering array of adaptive radiations of Paleozoic and Modern-type biotas appeared in marine habitats, the first animals (arthropods) walked on land, and the first non-vascular bryophyte-like plants colonized terrestrial areas with damp environments. Editor(s): Webby, B.D.; Paris, Florentin; Droser, Mary L.; Percival, Ian G. Series: The Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology. Num Pages: 496 pages, 140 illus. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1384.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231126786
ISBN
9780231126786
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.73

Hardcover. Editor(s): Muscolo, A.; Sidari, M. Num Pages: 205 pages, tables. BIC Classification: PST; RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608762644
ISBN
9781608762644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.68
€ 88.24

Hardcover. Editor(s): Herveoux, Adam; Suthland, Eric. Num Pages: 169 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 238 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
169
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621003229
ISBN
9781621003229
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.12
€ 114.85

Paperback. This book enables scientists to tackle the fundamental issues of chemical change in the archaeological materials, in order to advance the study of the past. Num Pages: 456 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PNF; PSB; RB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 850.
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854042623
ISBN
9780854042623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.32

Hardback. Editor(s): Tarasov, Agnes; Demidov, Maksim. Num Pages: 204 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 259 x 185 x 16. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
204
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619422353
ISBN
9781619422353
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.79
€ 160.48

Paperback. Petroleum is not as easy to find as it used to be. In order to locate and develop reserves efficiently, ita s vital that geologists and geophysicists understand the geological processes that affect a reservoir rock and the oil that is trapped within it. This book is about how and to what extent, these processes may be understood. Num Pages: 264 pages, 211 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGK; RBGL; THFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632034338
ISBN
9780632034338
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 170.55

Paperback. The most complete text and reference on contemporary beef cattle production available. New edition merges current production technology with management and flexible marketing. Text organization reflects the industry: cow--calf (including purebred herds), stocker or growing phase, and the feedlot or finishing phase. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, map, plans, index. BIC Classification: RB; TVH; WNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 606.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
8th Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471825357
ISBN
9780471825357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 378.69

Hardcover. Num Pages: 196 pages, colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QSP; GBCR; RBKC; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590334126
ISBN
9781590334126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.74
€ 49.00

Hardcover. Editor(s): Sharma, A. Surjalal; Bunde, Armin; Dimri, Vijay P.; Baker, Daniel N. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 380 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. map. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 222 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
American Geophysical Union United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875904863
ISBN
9780875904863
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.65

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

€ 38.89

hardcover. It is generally assumed that soil fertility decline is widespread in the tropics. In contrast, perennial plant cover provides better protection for the soil. This book reviews these concepts, focusing on soil chemical changes under different land-use systems in the tropics, including perennial crops, annual crops, and forest plantations. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog references, index. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996707
ISBN
9780851996707
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 142 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKF; RNK; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870717260
ISBN
9780870717260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.98

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