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Paperback. Arsenic Pollution: A Global Synthesis compiles and summarizes the most up-to-date research on the distribution and causes of arsenic pollution, its impact on health and agriculture, and the encouraging research that offers hope in mitigating this unfolding health crisis. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 618 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405186018
- ISBN
- 9781405186018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.44
€ 47.44
Hardback. Arsenic Pollution: A Global Synthesis compiles and summarizes the most up-to-date research on the distribution and causes of arsenic pollution, its impact on health and agriculture, and the encouraging research that offers hope in mitigating this unfolding health crisis. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 618 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405186025
- ISBN
- 9781405186025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.72
€ 85.72
Paperback. Utilizing environmental archival materials from the UK, State, Science and the Skies presents a groundbreaking historical account of the development of a state science of atmospheric pollution. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; PDK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191739
- ISBN
- 9781405191739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.82
€ 34.82
Hardback. Utilizing environmental archival materials from the UK, State, Science and the Skies presents a groundbreaking historical account of the development of a state science of atmospheric pollution. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, figures, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: 1DB; PDK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191746
- ISBN
- 9781405191746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
Paperback. The first comprehensive survey of the global history of industrial hazards and their control Editor(s): Sellers, Christopher C.; Melling, Joseph. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HBTK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439904695
- ISBN
- 9781439904695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.94
€ 34.99
€ 31.94
Paperback. In this cutting-edge volume, leading scholars examine a diverse range of environmental inequalities from around the world and introduce a pluralistic agenda for critical environmental justice research. Editor(s): Holifield, Ryan; Porter, Michael; Walker, Gordon. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332452
- ISBN
- 9781444332452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.46
€ 28.46
Hardback. This book provides the reader a broad grounding in the science of Earth Observation (EO) of our changing planet. It contains a comprehensive sequenced discussion covering the significant themes of global change, their cause, and how they can be monitored through time. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RGW; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444339352
- ISBN
- 9781444339352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.85
€ 172.85
Paperback. This book is an introduction to the concepts behind the popular understanding of climate and global warming. The author provides readers with a survey and reference to the subject to be used before, during and after they delve into the details of statistics, dynamics and thermodynamics. Series: Environmental Systems S. Num Pages: 304 pages, 59 illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Basil Blackwell Inc, US United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781577180166
- ISBN
- 9781577180166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.70
€ 104.70
Hardback. This topical volume covers the intersection between transport and climate change, with papers from the 'Transport & Climate Change' session of the RGS-IBG conference in London, September 2010. It considers the role of transport modes at varying spatial dimensions and a range of perspectives on the relationship between transport and climate change. Editor(s): Ryley, Tim; Chapman, Lee. Series: Transport and Sustainability. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RPT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 36. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780524405
- ISBN
- 9781780524405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.87
€ 165.87
Hardback. This book presents a portrait of the social advantages and limitations of climate change related modeling in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. It addresses the implied but largely uncritiqued relationships between scientific modeling knowledge and local adaptation responses. It also presents theoretical perspectives on modeling and adaptation, Editor(s): Lamadrid, Armando; Kelman, Ilan. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780524863
- ISBN
- 9781780524863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.28
€ 136.28
Hardback. Ecosystems are often examined from a ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. This book makes a case for ecosystem-based adaptation by arguing that ecosystems and its services are critical in the climate change and disaster risk reduction fields. Editor(s): Uy, Noralene; Shaw, Rajib. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 273 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780526904
- ISBN
- 9781780526904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.28
€ 136.28
Paperback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781901595
- ISBN
- 9781781901595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.63
€ 55.63
Hardback. Ideas about sustainability have changed considerably since the Climate Change Convention was agreed in Rio de Janeiro 20 years ago. This volume re-examines the concept of sustainability and considers what issues are now considered pertinent around the world. Series: Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RND; RNK; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785604454
- ISBN
- 9781785604454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
Paperback. New Perspectives in Climate Change is a unique collection of articles that discuss key areas of research among academics in the field. These include the following: - Climate change adaptation - Vulnerability to and mitigation of climate change This collection provides an unparalleled insight into the subject of climate change Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 167 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608797
- ISBN
- 9781785608797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.30
€ 56.30
Hardback. This text addresses the common negative perception of polymer materials on the environment with a thorough analysis of what really occurs when industry and academia collaborate to find environmental solutions. The book examines the environmental and social effects of polymer materials and explains methods of quantifying environmental performance. Editor(s): Hamaide, Thierry; Deterre, Remi; Feller, Jean-Francois. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PNNP; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848216211
- ISBN
- 9781848216211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.60
€ 224.60
Hardback. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848217775
- ISBN
- 9781848217775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.03
€ 179.03
Sixth International Conference on Turbocharging and Air Management Sys...
Pep (Professional Engineering Publishers)
Hardcover. The papers presented here text reflect the international scope of the subject with contributions from centres of excellence. Subjects covered include: computer-aided turbomachinery design system; a meanline prediction method for traditional turbine efficiency; and turbocharger design challenges. Num Pages: 360 pages, 260ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TGBN; THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860581502
- ISBN
- 9781860581502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.93
€ 362.93
Hardcover. This text aims to enhance the awareness of the regulations, legislation and enforcement powers available to local authorities and other enforcement bodies in the area of noise and vibration. Num Pages: 58 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNXC; LNKJ; RNP; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 58
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583070
- ISBN
- 9781860583070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.71
€ 117.71
Hardcover. This text highlights the on-going need for emission reduction strategies and technologies in transport and off-highway (non-road) mobile machinery. Series: IMechE conference. Num Pages: 314 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583223
- ISBN
- 9781860583223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.41
€ 366.41
Hardback. The book describes the morphological, physical and chemical properties of aerosols from various natural and anthropogenic sources to help the reader better understand the direct role of aerosol particles in scattering and absorbing short- and long-wave radiation. Series: Wiley Series in Atmospheric Physics and Remote Sensing. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783527336456
- ISBN
- 9783527336456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 324.85€ 285.32
€ 324.85
€ 285.32