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Pollution & threats to the environment

Paperback. Track the effects of a warming climate on Concord, Massachusetts' plants and animals. This book describes how warming temperatures have altered other aspects, from the dates when ice departs from Walden Pond in late winter, to the arrival of birds in the spring, to the populations of fish, salamanders, and butterflies that live in the woodlands. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226272290
ISBN
9780226272290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.45

Paperback. The last 20,000 years has seen our world flip from icehouse to greenhouse, provoking earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic outbursts. Like a giant stirring from a long sleep, the Earth beneath our feet tossed and turned. Bill McGuire argues that climate change is once more setting the scene for the giant to reawaken, and we can already see the signs. Num Pages: 320 pages, 30 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199678754
ISBN
9780199678754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.08

Hardcover. Editor(s): Milburn, Trent. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634633086
ISBN
9781634633086
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.02
€ 142.85

Num Pages: 149 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
149
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608768837
ISBN
9781608768837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.88
€ 41.74

Hardcover. Up-to-date coverage of vanadium research--in two accessible, self-contained volumes Vanadium in the Environment brings together the contributions of leading experts on the chemical and toxicological aspects of vanadium exposure and its effects on aquatic and terrestrial environments, human health, and wildlife. Num Pages: 410 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSB; RNP; TDM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 1
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471177784
ISBN
9780471177784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 298.01

Hardcover. Vanadium, the 21st most abundant element in the earth's crust, is a shiny silvery soft metal mainly known for its corrosion resistance. This book examines the effects, both detrimental and beneficial, of vanadium on humans and wildlife. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 404 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MMGT; RNP; TDM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 2
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471177760
ISBN
9780471177760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 296.09

Hardcover. Editor(s): Baranova, Veniamin N.; Fortunatov, Arkady V. Num Pages: 178 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620816004
ISBN
9781620816004
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.28
€ 161.00

Paperback. Editor(s): Stoa, Eli; Larssaether, Stig; Wyckmans, Annemie. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Fagbokforlaget Norway
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9788245017250
ISBN
9788245017250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.98
€ 41.36

Paperback. According to Ecological Urbanism, relentless and thoughtless development have created a way of living that brings us to a point of reckoning regarding energy, climate change and the way we shape our communities. This title explores the challenges and potential shifts in each of these arenas and how they can affect the future of our communities. Num Pages: 225 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 166 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
Island Press
Number of pages
225
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd None ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597267212
ISBN
9781597267212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.87

Hardback. 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): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781848559066
ISBN
9781848559066
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.35

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

Hardback. Examining urban environmental issues at the macro, municipal level down to the micro community and individual level, this volume features cities and metropolitan regions across the global north and south with case studies from the United States, Canada, Eastern and Western Europe to India, Central America, South America and Africa. Editor(s): Holt, William. Series Editor(s): Hutchison, Ray. Series: Research in Urban Sociology. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 34. Weight in Grams: 690.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781900369
ISBN
9781781900369
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780821349489
ISBN
9780821349489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.84

Hardcover. Num Pages: 342 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 24. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620812075
ISBN
9781620812075
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.28
€ 161.00

Paperback. 'The world of the future will be a tighter and tighter struggle against the limits of our intelligence', announced Norbert Wiener. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745645056
ISBN
9780745645056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.19

Hardback. 'The world of the future will be a tighter and tighter struggle against the limits of our intelligence', announced Norbert Wiener. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745645049
ISBN
9780745645049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.12

Paperback. .
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853396830
ISBN
9781853396830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.02

Paperback. A controversial, timely reassessment of the environmentalist agenda by outstanding historians, scientists, and critics. Editor(s): Cronon, William. Num Pages: 560 pages, Photographs. BIC Classification: JFCX; RNK; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 774.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393315110
ISBN
9780393315110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.78

Paperback. In the stratosphere, ozone performs a vital role by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation and acting as a protective layer for life on Earth. Ultraviolet Reflections: Life Under a Thinning Ozone Layer examines the effects of increasing UV radiation on people, plants and animals. Num Pages: 164 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471958437
ISBN
9780471958437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 160.05

Paperback. Editor(s): Dunn, Christopher B.; Weiss, James H. Num Pages: 107 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNPG; TVR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
107
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621000051
ISBN
9781621000051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.51
€ 48.92

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