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Geology & the lithosphere

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

€ 160.81

hardcover. Describing trophic interactions between species that carry out the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, this title addresses the key topics of functional groups, spatial stratification and succession patterns over time, involving bacteria, protists, fungi and micro-invertebrates. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 839.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Publication date
2003
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851996615
ISBN
9780851996615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.34

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

hardcover. This volume contains papers from an international conference held by the British Society of Soil Science in Edinburgh in September 1999. It includes exploration of the results of recent research studies examining how organic matter functions in soils. Editor(s): Rees, R. M.; etc.; Ball, B. (Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh); Watson, C. (Scottish Agricultural College, Aberdeen); Campbell, C. (Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen). Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1111.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851994659
ISBN
9780851994659
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.23

Hardcover. 336 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Tow, P. (University of Adelaide, Australia); Lazenby, A. (formerly of the University of Tasmania, Australia). This text describes how competition between plant species, and succession in plant ecosystems, operate in grasslands and grazed pastures, both natural and sown. It also examines the ways in which competition and succession are analyzed, evaluated and measured. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 255 x 185 x 24. Weight: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
CABI
Edition
First
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994413
ISBN
9780851994413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.81

hardcover. This text is a reference source covering the chemical elements that are nutrients for plants and animals. It deals with the concentrations and transformations of these elements in soils, grassland plants, and ruminant aniamls, particularly cattle and sheep. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; PSTS; PSVS; RBGB; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994376
ISBN
9780851994376
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.81

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Second
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994178
ISBN
9780851994178
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.83

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851991634
ISBN
9780851991634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.00

Paperback. There has recently been a major increase in interest in the scientific development and management of turf and grasslands for sport and amenity. This book is aimed at students taking courses in turf science and sportsground management, landscape and recreation provision, and amenity horticulture. Num Pages: 416 pages, 9 colour plates, 76 line illustrations, 18 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB; WMP; WSBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662. 416 pages, 9 colour plates, 76 line illustrations, 18 b&w illustrations. There has recently been a major increase in interest in the scientific development and management of turf and grasslands for sport and amenity. This book is aimed at students taking courses in turf science and sportsground management, landscape and recreation provision, and amenity horticulture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB; WMP; WSBV. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
CABI
Edition
First
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851987200
ISBN
9780851987200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 51.57

paperback. The Carboniferous Shannon Basin of Western Ireland has become one of the most visited field areas in the world. Editor(s): Best, James L.; Wignall, Paul B. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2024
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119257127
ISBN
9781119257127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.78

Hardcover. Geotechnique Symposium in Print 2011: The theme of this symposium blends together two areas of research which relate to the effects of suction and partial saturation on soil behaviour and the study of compaction as a method of soil improvement. The recurring interest in these areas of research, together with the recent increase in the number of int Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGD; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
ICE Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727757753
ISBN
9780727757753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.17

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
ICE Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727734846
ISBN
9780727734846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 216.43

Hardback. Offers an examination of the natural environment of the earth at various levels, from the global to the local. Integrating the study of geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, pedology and biogeography, this book considers the ways in which we both mould and are moulded by our landscape and environment. Num Pages: 560 pages, 120. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RBP; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 194 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1278.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
4 Rev ed
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631224631
ISBN
9780631224631
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.51

Paperback. This book explores the current cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in lithospheric rheology and provides a broad summary of the rheology and deformation of the continental lithosphere in both extensional and compressional settings. Individual chapters explore contemporary research resulting from laboratory, observational, and theoretical experiments. Editor(s): Karner, Garry D.; Taylor, Brian; Driscoll, Neal W.; Kohlstedt, David L. Series: Margins Theoretical and Experimental Earth Science Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, 123 figures, 15 color figures. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231127394
ISBN
9780231127394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 42.14

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

€ 156.78

Paperback. Geomorphology of Upland Peat offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. This text will be relevant and informative for a broad audience working on organic sediments in various environments. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444337419
ISBN
9781444337419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oregon State University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870717482
ISBN
9780870717482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.96

Hardback. Series: Special Publications. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: RBGL; THFG; THFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119227427
ISBN
9781119227427
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.86

Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PN; RBGK; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
Volume 1
SKU
V9781119160397
ISBN
9781119160397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 212.75

Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: RBGG; THF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 262 x 24. Weight in Grams: 796.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119083573
ISBN
9781119083573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.17

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