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Hardback. Explores the role of entrepreneurs in bringing about community rebound after disasters, with particular attention to recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; KJH; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
193
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137286086
ISBN
9781137286086
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.11
€ 103.28

Hardcover. This book provides a critical perspective on people's response to disasters in the Philippines. It draws upon an array of case studies to discuss people's vulnerability, capacities and resilience in facing a wide range of different hazards. Series: Disaster Studies. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMP; JFFC; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137484284
ISBN
9781137484284
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.34

Hardback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPF; RND; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137557117
ISBN
9781137557117
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. Editor(s): Knopf, Fritz; Samson, Fred B. (Missoula, MT, USA). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 334 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 473.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1997
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441928511
ISBN
9781441928511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 197.92

Hardback. This volume details the latest measurements of partial and total doubly differential cross-sections for the multiple ionization of rare gas atoms by electron impact. The data show, for example, the role of Auger transitions in producing multiply ionized atoms. Series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHP; PNFS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441969460
ISBN
9781441969460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.26

paperback. " .. published in collaboration with the International Space University"--Page v. Series: Springerbriefs in Space Development. Num Pages: 159 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2015th Edition
Number of pages
159
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493915125
ISBN
9781493915125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.50

hardcover. Time-Sensitive Remote Sensing Editor(s): Lippitt, Christopher; Stow, Douglas; Coulter, Lloyd. Num Pages: 211 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 64 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNP; RNR; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
2015th Edition
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493926015
ISBN
9781493926015
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.88

paperback. Editor(s): Lippitt, Christopher; Stow, Douglas; Coulter, Lloyd. Num Pages: 211 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 64 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNP; RNR; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493947386
ISBN
9781493947386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.74

Paperback. Economic reforms in China began in 1979 and initiated some of the most fundamental changes ever to occur in any country. While allowing some of the most astonishing economic growth the world has seen, they have also induced some of the most profound social and environmental shifts. Editor(s): Cannon, Terry (University of Greenwich). Num Pages: 335 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCB; KCM; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333716601
ISBN
9780333716601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.58

Hardcover. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "An Evaluation of Guidelines for Developing Earthquake Damage Scenarios for Urban Areas", Istanbul, Turkey, October 8-11, 1993. Series: NATO Science Series E:. 346 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic
Edition
1994th Edition
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792329145
ISBN
9780792329145
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.09

Editor(s): O'Neill, Karen M.; Abs, Daniel J. van. Num Pages: 250 pages, 10 photographs, 14 maps, 11 figures, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR; RPC; TNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 549.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813573779
ISBN
9780813573779
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.16

Hardcover. An introduction to the range of potential disaster scenarios, covering the issues and organizational relationships of importance to the student of consequence management. These include the roles, responsibilities, and coordination requirements of first responders, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the military. Editor(s): Larsen, Jeffrey A. Series: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; JWKW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 569.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137326775
ISBN
9781137326775
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.51

Paperback. Editor(s): Chen, Nancy N.; Sharp, Lesley A. Series: Advanced Seminar Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
SAR Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938645426
ISBN
9781938645426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.41

Paperback. This book contains unpublished contributions to the 7th Euro-conference of Rock Physics and Geomechanics, held in 2007. It offers new lab data, theoretical and numerical rock physics models and field observations relevant to the study of natural hazards. Editor(s): Vinciguerra, Sergio; Bernabe, Yves. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 433 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNR; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034601214
ISBN
9783034601214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.70

Paperback. Editor(s): Wolf, Detlef; Gonzalez, Pablo J.; Fernandez, Jose. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034601474
ISBN
9783034601474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.05

Hardcover. Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Structures Editor(s): Ilki, Alper; Fardis, Michael N. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 516 pages, 190 black & white illustrations, 169 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; TNCE; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
490
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319004570
ISBN
9783319004570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.55

Hardback. This book lays a foundation for formulating depth-averaged equations describing shallow geophysical mass flows - landslides, avalanches or debris flows. Offering detailed derivation of model equations, its stimulating examples show how the models are applied. Series: Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics. Num Pages: 296 pages, 56 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319026268
ISBN
9783319026268
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.44

Paperback. Editor(s): Gasparini, Paolo; Manfredi, Gaetano; Asprone, Domenico. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 88 pages, 11 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319043159
ISBN
9783319043159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.08

Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 93 pages, 67 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; RGB; RGW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 177.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
93
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319044378
ISBN
9783319044378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.62

Hardcover. Distaster and Development Editor(s): Kapucu, Naim; Liou, Kuotsai Tsai. Series: Environmental Hazards. Num Pages: 488 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 19 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319044675
ISBN
9783319044675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.45

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