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Lessons from Amazonia: The Ecology and Conservation of a Fragmented Fo...
Jr. (Ed.) Richard Bierregaard
Hardcover. This text presents the results of the a long-running and comprehensive study of forest fragmentation, the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP) in central Amazonia. The study includes baseline data from before isolation from continuous forest took place. Editor(s): Bierregaard, Richard, Jr.; Gascon, Claude; Lovejoy, Thomas E., III; Mesquita, Rita. Num Pages: 496 pages, 93 b/w + 13 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300084832
- ISBN
- 9780300084832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.38€ 55.72
€ 71.38
€ 55.72
Hardback. Sweeping research on the frozen continent of Antarctica is yielding insights of global importance. Num Pages: 232 pages, 158 colour images + 5 black-&-white illustrations, with 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1MTS; RBGD; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 212 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187007
- ISBN
- 9780300187007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Hardcover. Environmental Contaminants: Bioavailability, Bioaccessibility and Mobility covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants. After a discussion of the definition of bioavailability and its context, focus is placed on the role of risk assessment and bioavailability. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants). Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025772
- ISBN
- 9780470025772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.88
€ 215.88
Paperback. This book covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants. After a discussion of the definition of bioavailability and its context, focus is placed on the role of risk assessment and bioavailability. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants). Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025789
- ISBN
- 9780470025789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.65
€ 84.65
Hardcover. This book presents an overview of the chemistry, geology, toxicology and environmental impacts of arsenic, presenting information on relatively common arsenic minerals and their key properties. In addition, it includes discussions on the environmental impacts of the release of arsenic from mining and coal combustion. Num Pages: 588 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PNK; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 197 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470027585
- ISBN
- 9780470027585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.98
€ 220.98
Hardcover. An exhaustive volume that provides state-of the-art findings on trace element contamination in the environment and its implications on human health. Provides a unique approach interfacing metal requirements of animals and plants and their nutritional benefits with the increasing problem of trace element contamination. Num Pages: 778 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 778
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470180952
- ISBN
- 9780470180952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.29
€ 264.29
Hardcover. Illicit drugs are an emerging class of environmental contaminants and mass spectrometry is the technique of choice for their analysis. Editor(s): Castiglioni, Sara; Zuccato, Ettore; Fanelli, Roberto. Series: Wiley Series on Mass Spectrometry. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AS; PN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470529546
- ISBN
- 9780470529546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.76
€ 117.76
Paperback. This important resource provides an overview of the major environmental policy issues, both historic and topical, and explains how science plays a role in various forms of policy response. Series: Public Health/Environmental Health. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470593431
- ISBN
- 9780470593431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.39
€ 135.39
Paperback. This text combines an examination of how the physical environment affects our health with a description of how public health and urban planning can work together to create environments that improve human health and well-being. Series: Public Health/Environmental Health. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470620038
- ISBN
- 9780470620038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.29
€ 92.29
Paperback. * Rather than debating the existence of the problem, this book presupposes that a climate change issue exists and develops a strategic and thoughtful action plan for how it should be handled by the scientific community as well as by political leaders. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470654972
- ISBN
- 9780470654972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.07
€ 48.07
Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673737
- ISBN
- 9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.88
€ 136.88
Hardcover. The public health risks posed by automotive particulate emissions are well known. Such particles are sufficiently small to reach the deepest regions of the lungs; and moreover act as carriers for many potentially toxic substances. Series: RSP. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNP; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470724552
- ISBN
- 9780470724552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.27
€ 157.27
Hardcover. With petroleum-related spills, explosions, and health issues in the headlines almost every day, the issue of remediation of petroleum and petroleum products is taking on increasing importance, for the survival of our environment, our planet, and our future. Series: Energy and Environment. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSG; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 34. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470938492
- ISBN
- 9780470938492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardcover. Introduction to Hazardous Waste Incineration, Second Edition The control of hazardous wastes is one of today's most critical environmental issues. Increasing numbers of engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel are being confronted with problems in this important area. Num Pages: 656 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNH; RNP; TQSR3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471017905
- ISBN
- 9780471017905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.56
€ 251.56
Hardcover. Plastics and the Environment provides state-of-the-art technical and research information on the complex relationship between the plastic and polymer industry and the environment, focusing on the sustainability, environmental impact, and cost - benefit tradeoffs associated with different technologies. Editor(s): Andrady, Anthony L. Num Pages: 792 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNNP; RNP; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 792
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471095200
- ISBN
- 9780471095200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.67
€ 270.67
Hardcover. The basic focus of Chemical Concepts in Pollutant Behavior is to demonstrate how the properties of a chemical determine its fate and distribution in the environment. Num Pages: 402 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471095255
- ISBN
- 9780471095255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.39
€ 176.39
Hardcover. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 724 pages. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 724
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471112310
- ISBN
- 9780471112310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 516.59
€ 516.59
Hardcover. This book provides an accessible introduction to the underlying scientific and physical processes that determine how chemicals react with their environments, and shows how to develop models that can help predict their effects. Offers a broad and modern perspective to environmental modeling, covering ground water, atmosphere, soil and global change. Series: Environmental Science and Technology: A Wiley-Interscience Series of Texts and Monographs. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471124368
- ISBN
- 9780471124368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.52
€ 223.52
Paperback. In this text, the author takes an atmospheric perspective because the two driving issues - ozone depletion and global warming - are within the atmospheric realm. Num Pages: 160 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 190 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471130734
- ISBN
- 9780471130734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.76
€ 117.76
Hardcover. Focusing on modeling applications, this outstanding reference provides a step-by-step, non-mathematical approach to constructing and using realistic workable groundwater models on a daily basis. Extensive detailed drawings, case studies, practical examples, and sample models illustrate important concepts. Num Pages: 480 pages, 125 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471136873
- ISBN
- 9780471136873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.15
€ 203.15