Natural disasters
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Natural disasters
Paperback. Focusing on the practical problems of the assessment of geohazards in developing countries, their prediction and mitigation of their effects, this work discusses natural disasters as well as "quiet" hazards such as soil degradation and rising groundwater. Series: AGID Report Series (Closed). Num Pages: 227 pages, 59 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFC; RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412439308
- ISBN
- 9780412439308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, B/W art throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; RNC; RNK; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610395304
- ISBN
- 9781610395304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 26.00
€ 34.99
€ 26.00
Hardback. Num Pages: 107 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Number of pages
- 107
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628081886
- ISBN
- 9781628081886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.82€ 136.23
€ 200.82
€ 136.23
Paperback. The greatest mass extinction in Earths history happened some 251 million years ago. In this cataclysm at least 90 per cent of life was killed, both on land and in the sea, almost bringing evolution to a halt. What caused destruction on such an unimaginable scale? Was it the impact of a huge meteorite, or prolonged volcanic eruption in Siberia? Num Pages: 352 pages, 48 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 234 x 33. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500291931
- ISBN
- 9780500291931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.34
€ 30.99
€ 22.34
Hardback. This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities. Editor(s): Edelstein, Michael R.; Cerny, Astrid; Gadaev, Abror. Series: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781781903759
- ISBN
- 9781781903759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.43
€ 146.43
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752470153
- ISBN
- 9780752470153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Hardback. Editor(s): Motsholapheko, Moseki Ronald; Kgathi, Donald Letsholo. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Dimension: 184 x 261 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631176074
- ISBN
- 9781631176074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.72€ 156.76
€ 231.72
€ 156.76
Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199606504
- ISBN
- 9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.72
€ 34.72
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- World Health Organization Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789275115756
- ISBN
- 9789275115756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.69
€ 59.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- ISTE Press Ltd - Elsevier Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785481963
- ISBN
- 9781785481963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.95€ 67.12
€ 106.95
€ 67.12
Hardcover. Editor(s): Merganthal, Paul B. Num Pages: 141 pages, tables, charts & illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 186 x 9. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606923559
- ISBN
- 9781606923559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.45€ 80.34
€ 116.45
€ 80.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 color illus. 2 halftones. 11 line illus. BIC Classification: RNKH1; RNP; RNR; RNT; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691176024
- ISBN
- 9780691176024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.88
€ 23.99
€ 17.88
Paperback. The acclaimed New York Times and IndieBound bestseller: "Farmer's passionate book bring(s) Haiti's appalling tragedy back to the world's attention" --Foreign Affairs Num Pages: 480 pages, 8-pp. B/W photo insert on text. BIC Classification: JKSR; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 445
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610390989
- ISBN
- 9781610390989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.24
€ 18.99
€ 18.24
Hardback. Editor(s): Payton, Madeline. Num Pages: 143 pages. BIC Classification: 1QSD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631178863
- ISBN
- 9781631178863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.88€ 132.34
€ 194.88
€ 132.34
Paperback. A new edition of Peter Francis's highly respected text, reflecting new research findings and new eruptions. Preserving the immense clarity and engaging humour of the first edition including a new chapter on hazards and risk mitigation. Num Pages: 536 pages, numerous halftones and line figures. BIC Classification: RBC; RNR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 534
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199254699
- ISBN
- 9780199254699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 245.75
€ 245.75
Hardback. Series: Springer Geophysics. Num Pages: 513 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 125 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PDE; PHV; PHVG; RNR; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 242 x 33. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319166032
- ISBN
- 9783319166032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.82
€ 191.82
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPR; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691636528
- ISBN
- 9780691636528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.37
€ 106.37
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319526843
- ISBN
- 9783319526843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 22.84
€ 59.41
€ 22.84
Hardcover. Offers an informative introduction to the subject of disaster risk reduction education and highlights key places of education such as family, community, school, and higher education. This book describes and demonstrates different aspects of education in an easy-to-understand form with academic research and practical field experiences. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Shiwaku, Koichi; Takeuchi, Yukiko. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 175 pages, Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 175
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857247377
- ISBN
- 9780857247377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.52
€ 124.52
Hardcover. Editor(s): Donlon, Rachael A. Num Pages: 199 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616689988
- ISBN
- 9781616689988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.72€ 156.76
€ 231.72
€ 156.76