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Physical geography & topography
Paperback. Editor(s): Tscharntke, Teja; Leuschner, Christoph; Zeller, Manfred; Guhardja, Edi; Bidin, Arifuddin. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 516 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642067747
- ISBN
- 9783642067747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.78
€ 251.78
Hardback. This book looks at how tropical rain forest ecology is altered by climate change. It explores the long term occupation of tropical systems, the influence of fire and the future climatic effects of deforestation, together with anthropogenic emissions. Editor(s): Bush, Mark; Flenley, John R.; Gosling, William. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 488 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGBL; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642053825
- ISBN
- 9783642053825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.90
€ 252.90
Hardback. This book considers the inter-relations between plants and minerals in an entirely new way. It does so by introducing the notion of eco-engineering: i.e. the manipulation of the mineral world by the living world to the ends of the living world. Num Pages: 349 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RBGK; RGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642034985
- ISBN
- 9783642034985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.07
€ 212.07
Sustainable Natural Hazard Management in Alpine Environments
. Ed(S): Veulliet, Eric; Johann, Stotter; Wec...
Hardback. 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: 403 pages, 27 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBS; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642032288
- ISBN
- 9783642032288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
Management of Recreation and Nature-based Tourism in European Forests
. Ed(S): Probstl, Ulrike; Wirth, Veronika; El...
Hardback. Here is, for the first time, a Europe-wide overview of the state of recreation and nature tourism in forests. It describes the current situation and conflicts in the different regions of Europe and provides solutions illustrated by good practice examples. Editor(s): Probstl, Ulrike; Wirth, Veronika; Elands, Birgit H. M.; Bell, Simon. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KNSG; KNSP; RGBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642031441
- ISBN
- 9783642031441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.74
€ 129.74
Hardcover. This book presents geological characteristics and evolution of the fold belts and the cratonic areas of the Indian shield. It evaluates the different evolutionary models for each fold belt in light of all the currently available information. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 335 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PNV; RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 239 x 27. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642014581
- ISBN
- 9783642014581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. This book covers a broad range of topical research areas regarding rainforests and agroforests. The result is an integrated scientific approach linking ecological, economic and social approaches at different scales. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 519 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642004926
- ISBN
- 9783642004926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.50
€ 253.50
Hardback. Aeolian sand and sand dunes is an important review of the literature dealing with the mechanics of aeolian sand transport, sand dune dynamics, internal structure, and the post-depositional processes that modify the properties of aeolian sand. This book covers topics that include the nature of airflow in the Earth's atmosphere. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1990. 2nd printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540859093
- ISBN
- 9783540859093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.87
€ 196.87
Hardback. This encyclopedia is devoted to the remarkable phenomenon of the possibility of the Aral Sea's imminent disappearance from the Earth. The book addresses the key environmental issues and is the first volume in the Springer Series on encyclopedias of the seas. Series: Encyclopedia of Seas. Num Pages: 290 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGF; RGB; RGL; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540850861
- ISBN
- 9783540850861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.83
€ 128.83
Paperback. Gives an overview of major scientific results in wetland science and their applications in natural resource management. This title is divided into three sections: Functioning of Plants and Animals in Wetlands; Conservation and Management of Wetlands; and, Wetland Restoration and Creation. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 340 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. 2nd printing 2008
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540774204
- ISBN
- 9783540774204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.62
€ 194.62
Hardback. This book is a global synthesis of fire in tropical ecosystems. In detailing the fire situations of 17 tropical systems, it discusses all relevant subjects ranging from causes of fire to human land use and climate change to long range implications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 682 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 682
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540773801
- ISBN
- 9783540773801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 432.57
€ 432.57
Hardback. Provides an analysis of a specific sand dune ecosystem, the Nizzana site in the Middle East's Negev Desert. Describing its climate, as well as its geophysical/geochemical soil properties and ecology, this title draws out the relationships between the site's ecological and geomorphological processes. Editor(s): Breckle, Siegmar-W.; Yair, Aaron; Maik, Veste. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 504 pages, 214 black & white illustrations, 26 colour illustrations, 46 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: 1FBH; PSAF; RGBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 914.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540754978
- ISBN
- 9783540754978
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.42
€ 252.42
Sustainable Land Use in Mountainous Regions of South-East Asia
. Ed(S): Heidhues, F. J.; Hermann, Ludger; Ne...
Hardback. Editor(s): Heidhues, F. J.; Hermann, Ludger; Neef, A.; Neidhart, Sibylle; Pape, J.; Sruamsiri, P.; Thu, D. C.; Valle Zarate, A. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; RGBS; RGC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540712213
- ISBN
- 9783540712213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.83
€ 251.83
The Middle Parana River. Limnology of a Subtropical Wetland.
. Ed(S): Iriondo, Martin; Paggi, Juan Cesar; ...
Hardback. The Middle Parana River, one of the largest rivers in the world, is exceptionally rich in fauna and flora. Covering the key aspects of fluvial limnology and ecology related to the river, this book is arranged in the following four sections: The Physical and Chemical Environment; Plant Life; Invertebrate Animal Life; and, Vertebrate Animal Life. Editor(s): Iriondo, Martin; Paggi, Juan Cesar; Parma, Maria Julieta. Num Pages: 382 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSPF; RGBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540706236
- ISBN
- 9783540706236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.19
€ 196.19
Hardback. This volume covers the causes and consequences of coral bleaching in various geographical regions. The analysis spans from individual colonies to larger ecosystems and also discusses how it can be detected and quantified. Future scenarios are probed. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 191 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM; RGBR; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540697749
- ISBN
- 9783540697749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardback. Changing deserts for land use implies many ecological problems. The issues are dealt with in this title. Basic and applied sciences are brought together. Water management in deserts, grazing systems or reclamation of desertified areas are examined as well as social and economic aspects. Editor(s): Breckle, Siegmar-W.; Veste, Maik; Wucherer, Walter. Num Pages: 465 pages, 16 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBA; RGCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 465
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540677628
- ISBN
- 9783540677628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.30
€ 252.30
Hardback. Provides a review on the structure, processes and function of 22 important Latin American coastal marine ecosystems. Each contribution describes the environmental settings, biotic components and structure of the system, considers trophic processes and energy flow, and evaluates the modifying influence of natural and human perturbations. Editor(s): Seeliger, Ulrich; Kjerfve, B. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 392 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; PSAF; PSP; PSTS; PSVS; RGBP; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540672289
- ISBN
- 9783540672289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.01
€ 257.01
Hardback. This text focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitative approach. The range and velocity of these hazards are calculated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preventive measures. Num Pages: 316 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540671985
- ISBN
- 9783540671985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Paperback. A presentation of approaches to landscape modelling, not only from geography but also from various disciplines, including applied mathematics, computer science and geophysics. Methods of terrain representation, analysis and classification are covered as well as short- and long-term process models. Editor(s): Hergarten, Stefan; Neugebauer, H. J. Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 314 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG; RGB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540649328
- ISBN
- 9783540649328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.12
€ 253.12
Hardback. Floodplains are highly interesting and complex ecosystems which oscillate between a terrestrial and an aquatic phase. Accordingly, they are inhabited by terrestrial or aquatic animals and plants. The book examines the ecology of one of the largest and most fascinating tropical floodplains: the Amazon River floodplain. Editor(s): Junk, W.J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 551 pages, 72 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RBKF; RGB; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540592761
- ISBN
- 9783540592761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.96
€ 381.96