Geology & the lithosphere
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Geology & the lithosphere
Paperback. This text is a compilation of practical information on the analysis of mineral type materials and products by the fused, cast bead method. It discusses the necessary equipment and its use; the processes involved in loss of ignition and decomposition by fusion and its chemistry. Num Pages: 312 pages, tables. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF; PNV; RBGK; TDCQ; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 161 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471934578
- ISBN
- 9780471934578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 267.63
€ 267.63
Hardcover. Presents an account of the reconstruction of prehuman history of the earth. This title takes readers from the post-Napoleonic Restoration in Europe to the early years of Britain's Victorian age, chronicling the staggering discoveries geologists made during the period. Num Pages: 648 pages, 125 halftones, 40 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; 3JH; PDX; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 70 x 100 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226731285
- ISBN
- 9780226731285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.10€ 68.86
€ 77.10
€ 68.86
Paperback. Presents an account of the reconstruction of prehuman history of the earth. This title takes readers from the post-Napoleonic Restoration in Europe to the early years of Britain's Victorian age, chronicling the staggering discoveries geologists made during the period. Num Pages: 648 pages, 125 halftones, 40 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JF; 3JH; PDX; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 255 x 181 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1124.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226731292
- ISBN
- 9780226731292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.13
€ 52.99
€ 41.13
Paperback. Volcanic dust, climate change, tsunamis, earthquakes - geoscience explores phenomena that profoundly affect our lives. But more than that, the science also provides important clues to the future of the planet. This title gives an overview of Earth's history based on information extracted from rocks, ice cores, and other natural archives. Num Pages: 304 pages, 7 b/w photographs, 16 line illustrations, 10 maps. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404. Decoding the Past, Anticipating the Future. 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. Volcanic dust, climate change, tsunamis, earthquakes - geoscience explores phenomena that profoundly affect our lives. But more than that, the science also provides important clues to the future of the planet. This title gives an overview of Earth's history based on information extracted from rocks, ice cores, and other natural archives. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RBG. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 18. Weight: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520272712
- ISBN
- 9780520272712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.92
€ 33.99
€ 24.92
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 3JD; 3JF; PDX; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801433863
- ISBN
- 9780801433863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.70
€ 102.70
Paperback. Examines literary evidence and government and scientific documents to uncover the history of changing attitudes towards wetlands in the American Midwest. This text charts the changes brought about in scientific research agendas, government policies, and farmers' strategies for managing their land. Series: University of Chicago Geography Research Papers S. Num Pages: 410 pages, 35 maps, 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCN; RBG; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226682839
- ISBN
- 9780226682839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.13
€ 52.99
€ 41.13
Hardcover. Editor(s): Colon, Matthew J. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613242803
- ISBN
- 9781613242803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.11€ 109.70
€ 160.11
€ 109.70
Paperback. Water is, perhaps, the single most important substance on earth. It forms the basis for life as we know it. Organisms, including human beings, can only survive if there is an adequate supply of water available. In addition, the water must be of the proper quality to support life. Editor(s): Peters, N. E.; Bricker, O. P.; Kennedy, M. M. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 420 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGK; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978688
- ISBN
- 9780471978688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.10
€ 184.10
Hardcover. Leading experts in water-related fields have come together to make Water Encyclopedia a one-stop, comprehensive reference about the world's most important natural resource. It covers designated topics in a clear concise and authoritative manner. The treatment is practical in orientation, keeping in mind the needs of the users. Editor(s): Lehr, Jay H.; Keeley, Jack. Num Pages: 952 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 222 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 952
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471736875
- ISBN
- 9780471736875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 631.13
€ 631.13
Hardcover. This volume deals with the big picture of regional water supplies, how they become contaminated, how they can be protected and how they can best serve the surrounding populations and industries. Significant focus is placed upon the natural chemistry of available water supplies and its biological impacts. Editor(s): Lehr, Jay H.; Keeley, Jack; Lehr, Janet. Num Pages: 717 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 224 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 717
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471736868
- ISBN
- 9780471736868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 596.13
€ 596.13
Hardcover. Maximizing the use of our visible surface supplies in light of their greatest need in agriculture presents an enormous challenge throughout the world. New techniques in agricultural applications to preserve resources and increase yields are featured. Editor(s): Lehr, Jay H.; Keeley, Jack. Num Pages: 781 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 223 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1983.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 3
- Number of pages
- 781
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471736851
- ISBN
- 9780471736851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 631.13
€ 631.13
Hardcover. The single greatest reservoir of usable water for man lies underground. Its location, management, protection and remediation have been a central focus of hydrology for much of the past century. Experts throughout the world have covered this subject, in unimagined detail. Editor(s): Lehr, Jay H.; Keeley, Jack. Num Pages: 846 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 222 x 43. Weight in Grams: 2134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 5
- Number of pages
- 846
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471736837
- ISBN
- 9780471736837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 607.78
€ 607.78
Paperback. A vital update featuring new text boxes and supplementary resources to enhance the learning experience. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB; TVF; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643823
- ISBN
- 9781780643823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.93€ 56.26
€ 56.93
€ 56.26
hardcover. Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This book addresses these subjects. Editor(s): Drechsel, P.; Kunze, D. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RBGB; TQ; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995489
- ISBN
- 9780851995489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
Paperback. This guide describes the geological history of Wales, the evolution of its structure, its stratigraphy and the nature of the rocks and processes that have shaped the Welsh landscape. Series: Regional Geology Guides. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; RBG; RGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 15. Weight in Grams: 730. Series: Regional Geology Guides. 230 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). This guide describes the geological history of Wales, the evolution of its structure, its stratigraphy and the nature of the rocks and processes that have shaped the Welsh landscape. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; RBG; RGS. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 15. Weight: 726.
- Publisher
- British Geological Survey
- Number of pages
- 230
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852725849
- ISBN
- 9780852725849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.74
€ 24.99
€ 21.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 130 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 130
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621002369
- ISBN
- 9781621002369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.53€ 52.14
€ 73.53
€ 52.14
Hardback. Brian Upton explores Scotland's volcanoes from the most recent examples to volcanoes of the obscure Precambrian times which left their signature in the ancient rocks of the far north-west. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; RBC; RBGF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Dunedin Academic Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780460567
- ISBN
- 9781780460567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.67
€ 53.67
Hardback. This book describes the assessment of the various structural conditions of soil, especially after quality degradation such as compaction, erosion or organic matter loss. Editor(s): Ball, Bruce; Munkholm, Lars J. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 16. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644707
- ISBN
- 9781780644707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
Paperback. An important full colour tool for ensuring food security, this book also shows how visual soil evaluation can reveal the potential of different land types for carbon storage, greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient leaching. Editor(s): Ball, Bruce C; Munkholm, Lars J. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 245 x 11. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780647456
- ISBN
- 9781780647456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.86
€ 56.86
Paperback. Once, the ocean of Tethys stretched across the world. It vanished just before Man appeared on Earth. Dorrik Stow tells of the powerful forces that created and destroyed a great ocean, its marine life, its extinctions, its impact on climate, and the many clues by which scientists have put together its story, stretching back 250 million years. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 maps and line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 1QS; PDZ; RBG; RBKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 195 x 24. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199214297
- ISBN
- 9780199214297
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.41
€ 16.99
€ 13.41