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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
€ 197.37
€ 197.37
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
€ 253.49
€ 253.49
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
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
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
€ 431.34
€ 431.34
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
€ 375.06
€ 375.06
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
€ 197.40
€ 197.40
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
€ 285.23
€ 285.23
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 253.24
€ 253.24
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
€ 320.96
€ 320.96
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 128.87
€ 128.87
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 196.45
€ 196.45
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 134.84
€ 134.84
Influence of Climate Change on the Changing Arctic and Sub-Arctic Cond...
. Ed(S): Nihoul, J. C. J.; Kostianoy, A. G.
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Influence of Climate Change on the Changing Arctic and Sub-Arctic Conditions Liege, Belgium 8-10 May 2008 Editor(s): Nihoul, J. C. J.; Kostianoy, A. G. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402094583
- ISBN
- 9781402094583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.99
€ 253.99
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Influence of Climate Change on the Changing Arctic and Sub-Arctic Conditions Liege, Belgium 8-10 May 2008 Editor(s): Nihoul, J. C. J.; Kostianoy, A. G. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094590
- ISBN
- 9781402094590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.47
€ 251.47
Hardback. Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field, and this is the first book ever on the subject. It's a collection of articles and reviews that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge then propose alternative solutions. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096532
- ISBN
- 9781402096532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.63
€ 257.63
Hardback. Existing literature on karst and land use is scattered among many journals from an array of disciplines. This compilation of all that information fully explores the effects of land use decisions in karst terrains on local landscape and groundwater resources. Num Pages: 187 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RBG; RGL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096693
- ISBN
- 9781402096693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Hardback. An international collection of papers from the CoastGIS 2005 Symposium and Exhibition, this is a selected and up-to-date overview of some of the main areas of research into the application of geospatial technologies, particularly along coastlines. Editor(s): Green, D. R. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 451 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402097195
- ISBN
- 9781402097195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.32
€ 197.32
Paperback. Series: Anthropology, History and the Critical Imagination. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM; JHMC; RBG; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403962652
- ISBN
- 9781403962652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNK; JNM; RBGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403972903
- ISBN
- 9781403972903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
The Child in the World/the World in the Child. Education and the Confi...
. Ed(S): Bloch, M; Kennedy, D; Lightfoot, T; ...
Paperback. Editor(s): Bloch, M; Kennedy, D; Lightfoot, T; Weyenberg, D. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBK; JNA; JPQB; RBGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403974983
- ISBN
- 9781403974983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.21
€ 48.99
€ 39.21