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Hardcover. Groundwater resources are under increasing threat from growing demand, wasteful use, and contamination. Here, conceptual and mathematical models are provided that will help decision-making on the management and remediation of groundwater resources. Series: Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media. Num Pages: 855 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 860
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066818
- ISBN
- 9781402066818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.57
€ 189.57
Paperback. This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of the study of all fossil palynomorphs yet studied. It is profusely illustrated. The glossary, bibliographies and index are useful tools for study of the literature. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 813 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1997.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066849
- ISBN
- 9781402066849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 292.82
€ 292.82
Arctic-Subarctic Ocean Fluxes: Defining the Role of the Northern Seas ...
. Ed(S): Dickson, Robert R.; Meincke, Jens; R...
hardcover. Brings together the body of evidence needed to develop climate models that quantify the ocean exchanges through subarctic seas, measure their variability, and gauge their impact on climate. Editor(s): Dickson, Robert R.; Meincke, Jens; Rhines, Peter. Num Pages: 736 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSAN; RBKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1361.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402067730
- ISBN
- 9781402067730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.05
€ 257.05
Hardback. Clustering techniques are used to identify groups of watersheds which have similar flood characteristics. This title helps how to use these techniques for regional flood frequency analysis. It provides an account of several recently developed clustering techniques, including those based on fuzzy set theory. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068515
- ISBN
- 9781402068515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
Paperback. Book derived from the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Seasonal to Interannual Climate Variability: its Prediction and Impact on Society, Gallipoli, Italy, 23 May - 3 June 2005 Editor(s): Troccoli, Alberto; Harrison, Mike; Anderson, David L.T.; Mason, Simon J. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 467 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 813.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 467
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069918
- ISBN
- 9781402069918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 373.29
€ 373.29
Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Production S...
. Ed(S): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; So...
Hardback. Offers an assessment of global climate change's impact on agriculture at the farm level, in the context of farm level adaptation decisions. This book discusses guidelines and analytical options for input suppliers, and agricultural producers to enable risk averting strategies and adaptations as global climate change plays out. Editor(s): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; Southworth, Jane; Pfeifer, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSA; 1MBF; KNAC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070280
- ISBN
- 9781402070280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.20
€ 129.20
Hardback. Based on research in the field of earthquake seismology in various parts of South Asia, this book deals with plate tectonics and seismic waves in general and earthquake monitoring by permanent and temporary networks for active fault mapping, aftershock, swarm and induced seismicity investigations in interplate collision and subduction zones. Num Pages: 503 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; RBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402081798
- ISBN
- 9781402081798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.55
€ 252.55
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
€ 196.72
€ 196.72
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
€ 195.79
€ 195.79
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
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
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
€ 197.83
€ 197.83
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
€ 259.27
€ 259.27
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
€ 251.29
€ 251.29
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 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
€ 374.72
€ 374.72
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