Geology & the lithosphere
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Geology & the lithosphere
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
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
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
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
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
€ 160.78
€ 160.78
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
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931162
- ISBN
- 9781845931162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935009
- ISBN
- 9781845935009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.36
€ 54.36
Paperback. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876. Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935634
- ISBN
- 9781845935634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.25
€ 52.99
€ 50.25
Hardcover. 212 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Mycorrhizal symbioses are widespread and fundamental components of terrestrial ecosystems and have shaped plant evolution. This book features such topics as plant/fungal communication, the interaction of mycorrhizal fungi with other soil microorganisms, and the use of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-production systems. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 289 x 227 x 19. Weight: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935863
- ISBN
- 9781845935863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
Hardcover. Reviews the major achievements made in soil erosion and sediment redistribution research and management. This book examines the developments made in three themes - measurement, modelling and management - and covers a variety of scales, in both time and space, and geographical locations. Editor(s): Owens, P. N. (National Soil Resources Institute, Cranfield University, UK). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 29. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990507
- ISBN
- 9780851990507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991825
- ISBN
- 9780851991825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.43
€ 142.43
hardcover. This text reviews the state of knowledge on the management of vertisols in Africa, with comparative chapters covering other parts of the world. Editor(s): Syers, J.K.; Penning de Vries,F.W.T.; Nyamudela, P.; Penning de Vries, F. (IBSRAM, Thailand); Nyamudeza, P. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994505
- ISBN
- 9780851994505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
hardcover. Soil degradation and nutrient depletion have become serious threats to agricultural productivity in Africa. Soils cannot supply the quantities of nutrients required and yield levels decline rapidly once cropping commences. This book addresses these issues. Editor(s): Vanlauwe, B.; etc.; Diels, J. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Sanginga, N. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Merckz, R. (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium). Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- SKU
- V9780851995762
- ISBN
- 9780851995762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.95
€ 159.95
Hardcover. This book brings together the essential evidence and policy opportunities regarding the global importance of soil carbon for sustaining essential ecosystems services. Covering the science and policy background for this important natural resource, it describes land management options that improve soil carbon status. Editor(s): Banwart, Steven A.; Noellemeyer, Elke; Milne, Eleanor. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 248 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1144.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645322
- ISBN
- 9781780645322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.99
€ 134.99
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
Hardcover. Measurement and Modelling. 448 pages, 151 illustrations. Editor(s): Shukla, Manoj K. Agriculture is affected by changes in soil hydrology as well as changes in land use and management practices and the complex interactions between them. This book develops an understanding of these interactions on a watershed scale, using soil hydrology models and addresses the consequences of land use and management changes on agriculture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC. Dimension: 254 x 183 x 33. Weight: 1184.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937973
- ISBN
- 9781845937973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
Paperback. Series: Signs of Race. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; JFSL; JFSR; JHM; JHMC; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312296001
- ISBN
- 9780312296001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.81
€ 63.81
Paperback. For readers of John McPhee and Stephen Jay Gould, this engaging armchair guide to the making of the rock record shows how to understand messages written in stone Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 274. The Autobiography of the Earth. 256 pages. Shows how to understand messages written in stone. This work takes the reader along on a tour of Deep Time, explaining what we see and feel beneath our feet. It shows us how our planet has long maintained a delicate balance, and how the global give-and-take has sustained life on Earth through numerous upheavals. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RBGG. Dimension: 202 x 140 x 15. Weight: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465006847
- ISBN
- 9780465006847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.18
€ 19.99
€ 17.18
Paperback. The thoroughly updated Laboratory Manual: Minerals and Rocks: Exercises in Crystal and Mineral Chemistry, Crystallography, X-ray Powder Diffraction, Mineral and Rock Identification, and Ore Mineralogy, 3e, is for use in the mineralogy laboratory and covers the subject matter in the same sequence as the Manual of Mineral Science, 23e. . Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNT; PNV; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 216 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1046.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471772774
- ISBN
- 9780471772774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.71
€ 123.71
Paperback. Presents the tools and techniques of sequence stratigraphy. This book covers a brief history, concepts and principles, tools, and applications of sequence stratigraphy to different depositional systems. It emphasises on seeing sequence stratigraphy in its sedimentological context, relating product to process. Editor(s): Emery, Dominic; Myers, Keith. Num Pages: 304 pages, 196. BIC Classification: RBGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 274 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632037063
- ISBN
- 9780632037063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.01
€ 128.01
Paperback. Contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners. Num Pages: 304 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; RBGB; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643066779
- ISBN
- 9780643066779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.84
€ 59.84