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Geology & the lithosphere

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Geology & the lithosphere

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

€ 289.78

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

€ 203.15

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

€ 342.02

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

€ 171.28

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

€ 185.30

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

€ 110.12

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

€ 246.46

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

€ 235.00

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

€ 21.99
€ 18.44

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

€ 87.45

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

€ 520.41

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

€ 404.46

Paperback. This major revision of a bestselling text shows that soil is three--dimensional and dynamic. This concept is developed in the first two chapters and is built on throughout the book. Num Pages: 384 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 706.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
8th
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471522799
ISBN
9780471522799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 308.90

Hardcover. The most recent sensing technologies as they apply to the study of sea ice and its properties are presented in this text. The contributors describe technologies that include acoustic sensing, ice thickness and measurement, ground wave radar, and passive microwave remote sensing. Series: Wiley Series in Remote Sensing & Image Processing. Num Pages: 686 pages. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKC; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1182.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
686
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471554943
ISBN
9780471554943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 319.09

Paperback. This volume presents researchers and students in the fields of geochemistry, oceanography, soil science and the environmental sciences with an introduction to the chemistry of the solid-water interface. It stresses principles and demonstrates how they can be applied. Num Pages: 448 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PNR; RBGB; RBGK; RBKC; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 194 x 25. Weight in Grams: 788.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471576723
ISBN
9780471576723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.09

Hardcover. This richly illustrated edition of an established classic deals with the chemistry and biology of soil nutrient availability. Provides information regarding the elements present in soils and the extent to which these elements can be used by plants in order to grow. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 788.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471587477
ISBN
9780471587477
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 326.74

Hardcover. A reference text focusing on basic organic chemistry and reactions of naturally occurring organic substances in soils. Covers pools of organic matter in soils, transformations, methods of extraction and fractionation. Num Pages: 512 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PNN; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 179 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471594741
ISBN
9780471594741
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 298.71

Hardcover. This reference work on rock mass classification contains previously unpublished material and authoritative case studies. It includes the fundamental concepts of classification schemes and critically appraises their practical applications in industrial projects such as mining. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBGG; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471601722
ISBN
9780471601722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 440.13

Paperback. Describes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environmental management. Reviews recent advances in the interdisciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sediments, human works, and populations. Num Pages: 528 pages, 1. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKC; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 211 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471625582
ISBN
9780471625582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 638.91

Hardcover. Provides a description of the thermodynamic model, data treatment procedures and the thermodynamic constants for hydrous ferric oxide. Includes detailed coverage of the model and the parameter extraction procedure. Num Pages: 416 pages, subject index, author index. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBGK; TTU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471637318
ISBN
9780471637318
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 409.55

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