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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
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 129.90
€ 129.90
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. This guide will help policymakers develop ideas cope with water scarcity and starts from the premise that the scarcity will persist, so that personal and society-wide skills will be needed to cope with it, as well as the inevitable environmental constraints. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBK; RBP; RNFD; TBC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095788
- ISBN
- 9781402095788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.35
€ 251.35
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. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 282 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; JHM; JHMC; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403962706
- ISBN
- 9781403962706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
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
Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this Second Edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well. Editor(s): Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405160674
- ISBN
- 9781405160674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.76
€ 59.76
Lithic Materials and Paleolithic Societies provides a detailed examination of the Paleolithic procurement and utilization of the most durable material in the worldwide archaeological record. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HDDA; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405168373
- ISBN
- 9781405168373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.23
€ 159.23
Associating ice masses with the transport and deposition of sediments has long formed a central theme in glaciology and glacial geomorphology. The reason for this focus is clear, in that ice masses are responsible for much of the physical landscape which characterizes the Earth's glaciated regions. Editor(s): Hambrey, Michael; Christoffersen, Poul; Glasser, Neil F.; Hubbard, Bryn. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 224 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1438.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183000
- ISBN
- 9781405183000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 162.97
€ 162.97