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Natural disasters
Landslides in Cold Regions in the Context of Climate Change
. Ed(S): Shan, Wei; Guo, Ying; Wang, Fawu; Ma...
Paperback. This book collects key case studies on landslides from cold regions all over the world, providing an overview which includes new trends concerning landslide occurrence and motion, which severely impact economic development and communities. Editor(s): Shan, Wei; Guo, Ying; Wang, Fawu; Marui, Hideaki. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 323 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 184 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319345475
- ISBN
- 9783319345475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement
. Ed(S): Drake, Jeanette L.; Kontar, Yekateri...
Paperback. This book offers a prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life, from climate change to natural hazards. It presents key communication principles and practices. Editor(s): Drake, Jeanette L.; Kontar, Yekaterina Y.; Rife, Gwynne S. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 47 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; KJSP; RB; RG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319343860
- ISBN
- 9783319343860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Identifying Emerging Issues in Disaster Risk Reduction, Migration, Cli...
. Ed(S): Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen; Fernandez, Ma...
hardcover. Editor(s): Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen; Fernandez, Manuela; Penna, Ivanna; Jaboyedoff, Michel; Gaillard, JC. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 33 colour illustrations, 26 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNF; RNR; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- SKU
- V9783319338781
- ISBN
- 9783319338781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.04
€ 195.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 253 pages, 141 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGB; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319330969
- ISBN
- 9783319330969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
The Economics of the Global Environment. Catastrophic Risks in Theory ...
. Ed(S): Chichilnisky, Graciela; Rezai, Armon
Hardback. Editor(s): Chichilnisky, Graciela; Rezai, Armon. Series: Studies in Economic Theory. Num Pages: 651 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; RNPG; RNR; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 651
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319319414
- ISBN
- 9783319319414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.33
€ 209.33
Hardback. Series: Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Num Pages: 178 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; RGC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319306391
- ISBN
- 9783319306391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardback. Editor(s): Steinberg, Sheila Lakshmi; Sprigg, William A. Series: Extreme Weather and Society. Num Pages: 409 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 39 colour illustrations, 15 black & white tables, 39 colou. BIC Classification: JKSW; RBP; RNR; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 409
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319306247
- ISBN
- 9783319306247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.71
€ 129.71
Paperback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 148 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBGD; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319305868
- ISBN
- 9783319305868
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.32
€ 126.32
Hardcover. Editor(s): D'Amico, Sebastiano. Series: Springer Natural Hazards. Num Pages: 706 pages, 101 black & white illustrations, 247 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; KCN; RBGD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319217529
- ISBN
- 9783319217529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.65
€ 187.65
Hardcover. Risk - A Multidisciplinary Introduction Editor(s): Kluppelberg, Claudia; Straub, Daniel; Welpe, Isabell M. Num Pages: 476 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; RNPG; RNR; TGPR; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 889.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319044859
- ISBN
- 9783319044859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.50
€ 69.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, B&W photos throughout. BIC Classification: GBC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 357.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781632202758
- ISBN
- 9781632202758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.80
€ 16.99
€ 15.80
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Time
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603202220
- ISBN
- 9781603202220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.10
€ 27.99
€ 26.10
Hardback. In the present volume the most important current questions on lightning are described and analyzed under many experimental and theoretical aspects. The level of questions discussed is high, but the contents should be understandable for non-experts. Editor(s): Betz, Hans Dieter; Schumann, Ulrich; Laroche, Pierre. Num Pages: 641 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 641
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090783
- ISBN
- 9781402090783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 320.96
€ 320.96
Hardback. Maritime canals dissolve natural barriers to the dispersal of marine organisms, providing novel opportunities for natural dispersal, as well as for shipping-mediated transport. This book assesses the impacts of the world's three principal maritime canals - the Kiel, the Panama, the Suez - as invasion corridors for alien biota. Editor(s): Gollasch, Stephan; Galil, Bella S.; Cohen, Andrew N. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050466
- ISBN
- 9781402050466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.50
€ 200.50
Hardback. Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world's oceans. This volume chronicles the development and accomplishments of a joint State/Federal partnership that was forged to reduce tsunami hazards along US coastlines - the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. Editor(s): Bernard, E.N. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033537
- ISBN
- 9781402033537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.73
€ 201.73
hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010682
- ISBN
- 9781402010682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.99
€ 131.99
Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002038
- ISBN
- 9781402002038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Paperback. 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: JFC; JFF; JHB; RGC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349503452
- ISBN
- 9781349503452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.62
€ 65.62
Paperback. Disaster policies present a new challenge to the practitioners and students of global politics; this book explains how political science enriches the contribution of the social sciences to the study of disaster relief, aid and reconstruction following the major disaster events, both natural and man-made, of recent times. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFS; JHB; JPS; JW; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349439362
- ISBN
- 9781349439362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97