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Pollution & threats to the environment

Paperback. In Say Goodbye to the Cuckoo, Michael McCarthy highlights for the first time the disappearance of these birds which, he points out, are a part of Europe's distinctive cultural furniture, "as much as cathedrals, Latin, olive oil, or wine." He shows how their loss would do devastating damage to the cultural inheritance of us all. With 13 woodcuts. Num Pages: 288 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442251939
ISBN
9781442251939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.41

Hardback. In this oral history, Ogata Masato, fisherman and Minamata disease sufferer, tells of the devastation of methyl mercury poisoning and the impact of industrial pollution on his own life, on his extended family and on the fishing culture in Minamata Bay, Japan. Editor(s): Ogata, Masato; Colligan-Taylor, Karen. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJP; HBTD; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500204
ISBN
9780742500204
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.90

Hardback. Editor(s): Pierce, Kayla. Num Pages: 94 pages. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634637299
ISBN
9781634637299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.97
€ 133.76

Hardcover. Editor(s): Perkins, Heather C. Num Pages: 146 pages, tables & graphs. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617289866
ISBN
9781617289866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.19
€ 117.83

Hardcover. Editor(s): O'Connor, Aubrey D. Num Pages: 106 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607416999
ISBN
9781607416999
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.20
€ 88.36

Hardcover. A volume for studying water related issues of the region. It includes information on the impact of pollution and development on the health of rivers, and how conservation and reclamation efforts can repair past damage. Series: Rivers of the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSD; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Volume 5
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471303497
ISBN
9780471303497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 446.50

Hardcover. The text describes the impact and management of rivers and covers issues of river channel stability, flood control, water quality, amelioration of detrimental impacts of utilitarian uses and provision of in-stream habitat in a generally arid continent. Editor(s): Brizga, Sandra; Finlayson, Brian L. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 310 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1F; 1MBF; RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471969761
ISBN
9780471969761
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 443.95

Hardcover. This book examines the principles, issues and practice of site investigation and assessment for contaminated land. It balances discussion of fundamental concepts, principles and requirements with discussion of practical problems of assessing contaminated sites. Num Pages: 352 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RNP; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471966081
ISBN
9780471966081
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 263.02

Paperback. How, then, do people decide which risks to take and which to ignore? On what basis are certain dangers guarded against and others relegated to secondary status? This book explores how we decide what risks to take and which to ignore, both as individuals and as a culture. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324. An Essay on the Selection of Technological and Environmental Dangers. 224 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: RNP. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 15. Weight: 338.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520050631
ISBN
9780520050631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 b&w illus., 5 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 3JM; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253025883
ISBN
9780253025883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.99

hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 b&w illus., 5 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 3JM; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253025937
ISBN
9780253025937
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.86

Hardback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 70. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231147385
ISBN
9780231147385
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.35
€ 102.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 70. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 876.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231147392
ISBN
9780231147392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 36.45

Hardcover. Editor(s): Richards, Gary F.; Jones, Tabatha E. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 16. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621009269
ISBN
9781621009269
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 294.84
€ 200.65

Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPQB; PDA; RGBP; RND; RNPG; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231168441
ISBN
9780231168441
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

Paperback. Using original findings from surveys, interviews, and other documents, this volume looks at how various levels of government are attempting to restore the environment in the Great Lakes. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; 1KBCO; RNF; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774808712
ISBN
9780774808712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.59

Paperback. Addresses the need for a solid understanding of fluvial processes and aquatic ecology in order to predict both river and salmonid response to restoration projects. This volume will be of interest to geomorphologists, aquatic biologists, civil engineers, planners, and all those interested in the interface of science and policy. Editor(s): Montgomery, David; Bolton, Susan; Booth, Derek; Wall, Leslie. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295982953
ISBN
9780295982953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.32

Paperback. Demonstrating the specific characteristics that make for comprehensible, friendly and controllable places, this book is about architecture and urban design. By means of sketches and diagrams, it shows how they may be designed in to places or buildings. Editor(s): Bentley, Ian. Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 296 x 12. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750605663
ISBN
9780750605663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.74

Paperback. Describes the challenges confronting a rapidly growing coastal region that is vulnerable to climate change. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing Australia
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780643108615
ISBN
9780643108615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 95.17

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138928084
ISBN
9781138928084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.18

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