Geology & the lithosphere
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Geology & the lithosphere
Hardcover. This text uses stratigraphy, geomorphology and hydrology to explain the distribution and development of soil on a landscape. The approach is three-dimensional, considering the surface geology, geomorphology and hydrology and their combined influence on soil properties and distribution. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGB; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471511533
- ISBN
- 9780471511533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 392.89
€ 392.89
Paperback. A series of essays which examine the possible detrimental effects of nickel, this volume covers occupational exposure, recent carcinogenity studies of nickel miners, inhalation studies and the effects of nickel exposure on the renal and immune systems. Editor(s): Nieboer, Evert; Nriagu, Professor Jerome O.; Aitio, Antero. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 704 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; MMGT; PNV; PSBT; RBGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471500766
- ISBN
- 9780471500766
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 505.50
€ 505.50
Paperback. The Key to Earth History introduces students to the basic tools used by geologists to reconstruct the Eartha s history, and shows how these tools can be used to chart the pattern of global environmental change since the formation of the Earth some 4600 million years ago. Num Pages: 304 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471492153
- ISBN
- 9780471492153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.29
€ 85.29
Paperback. Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, 50 photographs. BIC Classification: RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 189 x 231 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471385905
- ISBN
- 9780471385905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.01
€ 20.99
€ 18.01
Hardcover. Surveying and mapping activities of the soil conservation services are major applications for GIS, GPS, and remote sensing. This book approaches soil erosion from a systems perspective, putting the causes and effects or erosion in context, and discusses the social and economic impact of soil erosion. Num Pages: 352 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471383697
- ISBN
- 9780471383697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.57
€ 228.57
Hardcover. An updated edition of the classic work on the inorganic chemistry of soils. With its companion volume, Humus Chemistry, forms a complete, advanced-level treatment of both organic and inorganic aspects of soil chemistry. Revised to keep pace with the latest developments in the field. Provides more in-depth treatment of all topics. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 242 x 30. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471320715
- ISBN
- 9780471320715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.44
€ 239.44
Hardcover. Land disputes are increasingly involving public rather than private interests. Wetland access is taking the place of estate boundaries, and the expert witness--whether a surveyor, appraiser, engineer, or biologist--is often called upon to help a court reach a decision. Series: Wiley Series in Surveying & Boundary Control. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNS; RBG; TNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471318408
- ISBN
- 9780471318408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.04
€ 107.04
Hardcover. The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471189039
- ISBN
- 9780471189039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.05
€ 180.05
Paperback. Essential technical information for building on expansive soils --complete with practical, proven design methods. Expansive Soils examines factors that influence the design of foundations and pavements built on expansive soils, and explores key design procedures and remedial measures that address these factors effectively. Num Pages: 288 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471181149
- ISBN
- 9780471181149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 167.49
€ 167.49
Hardcover. A comprehensive exploration of the effects of fires - in forests and other environments-on soils, watersheds, vegetation, air and cultural resources. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNF; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471163565
- ISBN
- 9780471163565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 332.25
€ 332.25
Hardcover. Focusing on modeling applications, this outstanding reference provides a step-by-step, non-mathematical approach to constructing and using realistic workable groundwater models on a daily basis. Extensive detailed drawings, case studies, practical examples, and sample models illustrate important concepts. Num Pages: 480 pages, 125 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471136873
- ISBN
- 9780471136873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.60
€ 197.60
Paperback. As our society places increasing importance on the management of our natural resources, natural resource managers in both public and private sectors will need to understand the essential elements of soil and water systems. Num Pages: 372 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKF; TVDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471109730
- ISBN
- 9780471109730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 281.51
€ 281.51
Hardcover. Modeling the occurrence and behaviour of groundwater is a critical aspect to any groundwater studies, whether they're being done to plan a clean-up project or in the preliminary site studies for a planned future development. This book defines what GIS is, how to perform it, and how to use GIS technology in modeling groundwater. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471084983
- ISBN
- 9780471084983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.82
€ 152.82
Hardcover. The first comprehensive, practical guide to the selection, construction, and installation of soil bioengineering and biotechnical slope protection Here is the ultimate guide to physically attractive, environmentally compatible, and cost-effective methods of protecting slopes from erosion and mass wasting. Num Pages: 400 pages, 150 photographs. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471049784
- ISBN
- 9780471049784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.05
€ 180.05
Paperback. A contemporary successor to the Louis V. Pirsson and Adolph Knopf editions, providing a guide and reference that explains how rocks occur, their commercial usage, and how to identify them through macroscopic, handspecimen features. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471029342
- ISBN
- 9780471029342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.28
€ 151.28
Hardcover. Forest soils are the foundation of the entire forest ecosystem and complex, long-term interactions between trees, soil animals, and the microbial community shape soils in was that are very distinct from agricultural soils. Num Pages: 362 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 254 x 21. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979471
- ISBN
- 9780470979471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.82
€ 152.82
Hardcover. * Covers the most up-to-date research and latest developments on computer vision * Wide range of topics discussed, including colorimetry, color vision, photometric invariance, all with clear applications to computer vision * FTP site with source code of algorithms, links to data sets from the text . Series: Wiley-IS&T Series in Imaging Science and Technology. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470890844
- ISBN
- 9780470890844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.41
€ 134.41
Hardcover. Submerged soils and the wetlands they support are of huge practical importance: in global element cycles, as centres of biodiversity, in global food production. This book shows how they are also uniquely interesting scientifically because of their peculiar biogeochemistry and the adaptations of plants and microbes to it. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PN; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470863015
- ISBN
- 9780470863015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 298.84
€ 298.84
Hardcover. Groundwater is a vital source of water throughout the world. This book describes advances in both conceptual and numerical modelling. It gives insights into interpretation of field information, development of conceptual models, use of computational models based on analytical and numerical techniques, assessment of adequacy of models, and more. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470850046
- ISBN
- 9780470850046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.82
€ 178.82
Hardcover. Originally published in 1989, Karst Geomorphology and Hydrology became the leading textbook on karst studies. This new textbook has been substantially revised and updated. The first half of the book is a systematic presentation of the dissolution kinetics, chemical equilibria and physical flow laws relating to karst environments. Num Pages: 576 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 197 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470849965
- ISBN
- 9780470849965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.37
€ 222.37