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Geology & the lithosphere

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Geology & the lithosphere

Hardcover. Every year a landslide disaster occurs somewhere in Europe. Destructive events are fortunately infrequent but when they do occur they are often tragic in their effects. Europe is heavily populated and development is expanding into areas where natural events are more likely to happen. Editor(s): Dikau, Richard; Brunsden, Denys; Schrott, Lothar; Ibsen, Maia-Laura. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 274 pages, photographs, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1D; RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471964773
ISBN
9780471964773
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 402.69

Hardcover. A thorough, detailed description of all aspects of wave and beach dynamics, as well as an incorporation of the new and growing fields of beach--dune interactions, large--scale coastal behavior, beach type management, and the human dimension of beach hazards is offered in this information--packed book. Editor(s): Short, Andrew D. Num Pages: 392 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471965701
ISBN
9780471965701
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 392.93

Hardcover. The text describes the impact and management of rivers and covers issues of river channel stability, flood control, water quality, amelioration of detrimental impacts of utilitarian uses and provision of in-stream habitat in a generally arid continent. Editor(s): Brizga, Sandra; Finlayson, Brian L. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 310 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1F; 1MBF; RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471969761
ISBN
9780471969761
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 441.03

Hardcover. This work discusses the design, maintenance and management problems in estuaries that sedimentary movements cause, and how to predict such movement in the future. The collection of papers explores these issues from both the engineers and the scientists viewpoint. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 184 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1000.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
474
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471970989
ISBN
9780471970989
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 295.71

Hardcover. Discusses probabilistic models for the occurrence and non-occurrence of physical events, and for their magnitude of severity when they do occur. This book describes how probabilistic models may be used to make predictions where water is a medium of transport for sediment and pollutants. Num Pages: 198 pages, references. BIC Classification: PBWL; RBGB; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471973485
ISBN
9780471973485
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.02

Hardcover. Surface analysis deals with characterizing and understanding the behavior of molecules which react on the surface between two substances. Editor(s): Clark, R. J. H.; Hester, R. E. Series: Advances in Spectroscopy. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PNFS; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 41. Weight in Grams: 814.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974239
ISBN
9780471974239
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 772.65

Paperback. This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the relevance of environmental geology to modern society. Num Pages: 512 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974598
ISBN
9780471974598
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.42

Paperback. Stratigraphy is the key to understanding the geological evolution of the earth. It provides the framework for our interpretation of the sequences of events which have shaped the earth throughout its 4600 million years of existence. Editor(s): Doyle, Peter; Bennett, Matthew R. Num Pages: 542 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 960.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
542
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974635
ISBN
9780471974635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 141.06

Paperback. An estuary is the tidal mouth of a large river, and is a marine area where freshwater and saltwater meet. This book examines the physical aspects of estuaries, and has been updated to include new research on sediment dynamics, estuarine mixing mechanisms, effects of global warming, and mathematical modeling of estuarine physics. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKC; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974710
ISBN
9780471974710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.83

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

Paperback. A theme within this text on glaciology has been the linkage between glacier hydrology and ice mass dynamics. This mediates the way in which glaciers and ice sheets respond to environmental change, and determines ways in which ice masses shape the landscape. Editor(s): Sharp, M.; Tranter, Martyn; Richards, Keith S. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 201 x 20. Weight in Grams: 790.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471981688
ISBN
9780471981688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 237.25

Hardback. Palaeohydrology is the study of how the composition, distribution and movement of water influenced environmental change in the past. Using case studies from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, this book discusses its contribution in understanding environmental change. Editor(s): Benito, Gerardo; Baker, V. R. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471984658
ISBN
9780471984658
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 368.89

Hardback. This volume consists of twenty chapters addressing different aspects of the theme of fluvial processes and environmental change. The overall coverage is broad; scientifically, (from modelling to alluvial dating), geographically (from arid zone flash--flooding to glacial meltwaters) and in time (from contemporary process studies to the Quaternary). Editor(s): Brown, Antony Barrington; Quine, Timothy. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 426 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 906.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471985488
ISBN
9780471985488
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 418.86

Paperback. Since 1981, a great deal has been learned about the worlda s Quaternary Ice Sheets. This book summarizes current understanding about the evolution of the last ice sheets and their response to and influence on environmental change. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471985709
ISBN
9780471985709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.70

Hardback. Based on keynote addresses presented at the International Aeolian Conference in Oxford in July 1998, this book is the latest title in the British Geomorphological Research Group series. Editor(s): Goudie, Andrew S.; Livingstone, Ian; Stokes, Stephen. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471985730
ISBN
9780471985730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 411.92

Hardback. Series: Landscape Systems - A Series in Geomorphology. Num Pages: 389 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 732.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
389
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471995104
ISBN
9780471995104
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 553.03

Hardback. Takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back through more than 100 million years of deep time to explore America's most spectacular and scientifically intriguing landscapes. This title examines the evidence for how these rough-hewn lands came to be. Num Pages: 320 pages, 55 b/w photographs, 41 line illustrations, 24 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 880.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520259355
ISBN
9780520259355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.14

Paperback. Explores the beach - one of the planet's most dynamic environments - from tourist beaches to Arctic beaches strewn with ice chunks to steaming hot tropical shores. This book tells how beaches work, explains why they vary so much, and shows how dramatic changes can occur on them in a matter of hours. Num Pages: 302 pages, 344 color illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 826. A Global Guide to the Science of the Shoreline. 302 pages, illustrations. Explores the beach - one of the planet's most dynamic environments - from tourist beaches to Arctic beaches strewn with ice chunks to steaming hot tropical shores. This book tells how beaches work, explains why they vary so much, and shows how dramatic changes can occur on them in a matter of hours. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBP. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 18. Weight: 826.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520268722
ISBN
9780520268722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. Southern California is sandwiched between two tectonic plates with an ever-shifting boundary. Over the last several million years, movements of these plates have dramatically reshuffled the Earth's crust to create rugged landscapes and seascapes riven with active faults. This book tells the scientific story of the Southern California coast. Num Pages: 271 pages, 15 line illustrations, 3 b/w images, 1 table, 68 color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RBG; RBKC; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520280045
ISBN
9780520280045
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Paperback. From the heights of the Fells and Snowdonia to the flat fenlands of East Anglia, from the bleakness of Dartmoor to the abundance of the Weald -- England and Wales show a variety of landscape unparalleled in the world. Num Pages: 404 pages, 113 figures, 32 plates, maps, tables, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; RBG; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631163671
ISBN
9780631163671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.76

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