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Natural disasters
Paperback. The book constitutes an extraordinary innovative research approach in transferring the concepts and methods of complex systems to risk research. It ambitiously bridges the barriers between theoretical, empirical and methodical research work. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RGBP; RGC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642433269
- ISBN
- 9783642433269
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Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04
Paperback. Using a state-of-the-art global microphysics model, this book examines the impact of tropospheric volcanic aerosol on the atmosphere, climate, air quality and human health. It shows that continuously degassing volcanoes exert a major effect on global climate. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RB; RNP; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 261.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642430237
- ISBN
- 9783642430237
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Condition: New
€ 126.38
€ 126.38
Sustainable Natural Hazard Management in Alpine Environments
. Ed(S): Veulliet, Eric; Johann, Stotter; Wec...
Paperback. This volume addresses key questions to major damage increases caused by natural hazards. Socio-economic factors and global changes are discussed, in addition to new strategies and technologies aimed at minimizing flood risk. Editor(s): Veulliet, Eric; Johann, Stotter; Weck-Hannemann, Hannelore. Num Pages: 416 pages, 27 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSAF; PSTS; RBGL; RGB; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642424755
- ISBN
- 9783642424755
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Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardcover. Typhoon Impact and Crisis Management Editor(s): Tang, Dan Ling; Sui, Guangjun; Lavy, Gad; Pozdnyakov, Dmitry; Song, Y. Tony; Switzer, Adam D. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 601 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 158 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1063.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642406942
- ISBN
- 9783642406942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.50
€ 197.50
Hardback. Asia-Pacific Disaster Management Editor(s): Butt, Simon; Nasu, Hitoshi; Nottage, Luke. Num Pages: 315 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, 1 colour t. BIC Classification: KCN; LB; LNKJ; RNR; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642397677
- ISBN
- 9783642397677
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Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardcover. This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, including such sub-disciplines as geomatic engineering, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography and more. Editor(s): Abdul-Rahman, Alias; Boguslawski, Pawel; Gold, Christopher; Said, Mohamad Nor. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 259 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 132 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642363788
- ISBN
- 9783642363788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardback. Using a state-of-the-art global microphysics model, this book examines the impact of tropospheric volcanic aerosol on the atmosphere, climate, air quality and human health. It shows that continuously degassing volcanoes exert a major effect on global climate. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RBC; RNP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642348389
- ISBN
- 9783642348389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.18
€ 127.18
Hardback. Editor(s): Ugai, Keizo; Yagi, Hiroshi; Wakai, Akihiko. Num Pages: 1014 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGL; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 184 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 1014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642322372
- ISBN
- 9783642322372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 395.06
€ 395.06
Hardback. Tracing the progress of the decade-long IHDP-IRG Project, this publication is based on case analyses from around the world and introduces an integrated risk governance framework for dealing with large-scale disasters that exceed our current coping capacities. Editor(s): Shi, Peijun; Jaeger, Carlo; Ye, Qian. Series: IHDP-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG; RNR; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642316401
- ISBN
- 9783642316401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Paperback. A study that explores the partnership between profit and non-profit in emergency relief operations, with specific attention given to the cross-learning potential for both the logistics service provider (profit) and the humanitarian organization (non-profit). Series: SpringerBriefs in Business. Num Pages: 57 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; KJMV8; KJMV9; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 57
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642301858
- ISBN
- 9783642301858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Natural disasters are increasingly affecting the world, taking lives unexpectedly and leaving many others injured and homeless. This book argues that socio-economic disparities resulting from unsustainable urban development can increase vulnerability to natural hazards, and when paired with natural hazards can negatively affect urban areas. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 111 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; LNKJ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 207.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642294693
- ISBN
- 9783642294693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.57
€ 77.57
Progress of Geo-Disaster Mitigation Technology in Asia
. Ed(S): Wang, Fawu; Miyajima, Masakatsu; Li,...
hardcover. In this book, Asian scientists from Japan, China, Indonesia, Korea, Iran and Far East of Russia examine geo-disaster mitigation. It details disaster mitigation technology for building and pipeline safety and includes case studies from recent disasters. Editor(s): Wang, Fawu; Miyajima, Masakatsu; Li, Tonglu; Shan, Wei; Fathani, Teuku Faisal. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 639 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RB; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 639
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642291067
- ISBN
- 9783642291067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.11
€ 132.11
Hardback. This book reports on investigations which were carried out to monitor and analyse landslide characteristics in the Swabian Alb region, and to develop a prototype early warning system and a decision support system allowing for quick calculation of stability. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGL; RGB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275258
- ISBN
- 9783642275258
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Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Geographic Information and Cartography for Risk and Crisis Management
. Ed(S): Konecny, Milan; Zlatanova, Sisi; Ban...
Paperback. This book outlines research frontiers and applications of cartography and geographic information in early warning and crises management and documents their roles and potentials in wider processes going on in information/knowledge-based societies. Editor(s): Konecny, Milan; Zlatanova, Sisi; Bandrova, Temenoujka L. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 451 pages, 162 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262937
- ISBN
- 9783642262937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.76
€ 195.76
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PHDF; PHFC; RBP; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642259616
- ISBN
- 9783642259616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.44
€ 61.44
Hardback. The Aralkum, the new desert on the desiccated sea floor of the Aral Sea, has been under development since 1960. This volume covers all aspects of this ecological catastrophic area, in addition to its consequences. Editor(s): Breckle, Siegmar-W.; Wucherer, Walter; Dimeyeva, Liliya A.; Ogar, Nathalia P. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; PSAF; RNP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642211164
- ISBN
- 9783642211164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.58
€ 252.58
Hardback. This work examines what was responsible for a tsunami that destroyed settlements in the Mediterranean in 365 AD. It details how western Crete was lifted out of the sea by up to 10 meters in a massive earthquake, which occurred on a previously unknown fault. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; PHVG; RBGD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642208034
- ISBN
- 9783642208034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardback. This volume examines lakes as oscillators. It covers barotropic and baroclinic waves in homogeneous and stratified lakes on the rotating Earth, presents a classification of rotating shallow-water waves and describes Kelvin-type and Poincare-type waves. Series: Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics. Num Pages: 714 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD; PHVG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1198.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 714
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642191114
- ISBN
- 9783642191114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 320.79
€ 320.79
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive account of the basic concepts, theories, methods and applications used in ocean satellite remote sensing. It details research methods used in the analysis and modeling of global changes and offers examples from around the world. Editor(s): Tang, DanLing. Num Pages: 396 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 130 colour illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP; RGW; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642165405
- ISBN
- 9783642165405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.72
€ 284.72
Hardback. This book introduces an innovative three-tier architecture approach for modeling the dynamics and consequences of land system changes. It also describes the principle, modules and the applications of the three-tier architecture model in detail Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGL; RGW; RNF; RNR; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 243 x 23. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642154461
- ISBN
- 9783642154461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.93
€ 128.93