Sustainability
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Sustainability
Paperback. When the author first lived in sustainable housing, he was young, idealistic, and not much susceptible to compromise - until rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, and loneliness drove him out of the utilities-free yurt he'd built in New Mexico. This book chronicles these two remarkable attempts to live simply in two disparate American eras. Series: Our Sustainable Future. Num Pages: 216 pages, 16 photographs. BIC Classification: RNU; VSZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803264878
- ISBN
- 9780803264878
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.88
€ 23.99
€ 21.88
Hardback. The food and beverage industry is vital to the global economy, but in a society increasingly concerned with sustainable development, it is facing new challenges. This book presents the results of a research project focused on the management challenges that sustainable development presents to presents to food and beverage companies. Num Pages: 292 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ; KNSH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551312
- ISBN
- 9780230551312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.58
€ 65.58
Hardback. Energy strategies will have to deal with energy as a complex issue that incorporates environmental, economic, social, cultural, educational, and material resource attributes. This title provides the reader with a method for energy system evaluation based on multi-criteria indicators for the evaluation of energy as a system. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792378761
- ISBN
- 9780792378761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.35
€ 124.35
Paperback. Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition explores the concept of sustainable development and its implications for science and engineering. Editor(s): Azapagic, Adisa; Perdan, Slobodan. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, charts, graphs. BIC Classification: RNU; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 27. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470718728
- ISBN
- 9780470718728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.62
€ 64.62
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive treatment of integrated coastal management based on the sustainable development concept. This book covers the a-biotic and biotic components of the ecological conditions, the economic and social organisation, and the role of decision-making systems. It presents model coastal management programmes. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358756
- ISBN
- 9780792358756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.70
€ 192.70
Paperback. Series: The Ultimate Guides. Num Pages: 800 pages, B&W photos throughout, B&W illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: RNU; VSZ; WF; WKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1239.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629142166
- ISBN
- 9781629142166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.78
€ 28.78
Hardcover. Num Pages: 482 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 182 x 27. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634639736
- ISBN
- 9781634639736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 394.52€ 290.72
€ 394.52
€ 290.72
Hardback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBS; KNBT; RNFY; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620813171
- ISBN
- 9781620813171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.64€ 203.99
€ 300.64
€ 203.99
Paperback. Containing papers presented at and inspired by the 4th Sahel Workshop held in Denmark in 1992, this work covers economical, social, political, agricultural and ecological sustainability in the Sahel. Editor(s): Jorgensen, Agnete; Lykke, Anne Mette; Tybirk, Knud. Series: AAU Reports. Num Pages: 132 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1HBX; GTF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Aarhus Universitet, Afdeling for Systematisk Botanik Denmark
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788787600385
- ISBN
- 9788787600385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.25
€ 25.25
Mountain Geoecology and Sustainable Development of the Tibetan Plateau
. Ed(S): Zheng, Du; Zhang, Quingsong; Wu, Sha...
Hardback. Covers the fundamental issues regarding geoecology and sustainable mountain development on the Tibetean Plateau. This book discusses the evolution and differentiation of physical environments, uplifting, environmental changes, and natural zonation of the Plateau. It also contains case studies on Namjabarwa Mountains and Hengduan Mountains. Editor(s): Zheng, Du; Zhang, Quingsong; Wu, Shaohong. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; RGBS; RGW; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792366881
- ISBN
- 9780792366881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.13
€ 195.13
Multifunctional Land-Use Systems for Managing the Nexus of Environment...
. Ed(S): Zhang, Lulu; Schwarzel, Kai
Hardback. Editor(s): Zhang, Lulu; Schwarzel, Kai. Num Pages: 128 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 31 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RNU; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319549569
- ISBN
- 9783319549569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.03
€ 117.03
Cadastre: Geo-Information Innovations in Land Administration
. Ed(S): Yomralioglu, Tahsin; McLaughlin, Joh...
Hardback. Editor(s): Yomralioglu, Tahsin; McLaughlin, John. Num Pages: 337 pages, 113 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNU; RP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319512150
- ISBN
- 9783319512150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.51
€ 252.51
Soil Quality, Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Security in Ce...
. Ed(S): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach,...
Paperback. Soil Quality in Relation to Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Environmental Security in Central and Eastern Europe, held in Pulawy, Poland, 13-17 October 1997 Editor(s): Wilson, M.J.; Maliszewska-Kordybach, B. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; KCS; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363781
- ISBN
- 9780792363781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Paperback. Case studies from technologists, engineers, natural and social scientists, and practitioners present multiple perspectives on sustainable development. Examples from both developing and developed countries, show how environment, development and sustainability intertwine to form an issue of truly global concern. Editor(s): Wilson, Gordon; Furniss, Pamela; Kimbowa, Richard. Num Pages: 320 pages, 55 line drawings. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199560646
- ISBN
- 9780199560646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.85
€ 65.85
hardcover. Editor(s): Villalobos, Francisco J.; Fereres, Elias. Num Pages: 555 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 100 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1099.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 555
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- SKU
- V9783319461151
- ISBN
- 9783319461151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.87
€ 327.87
Paperback. This concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging deploys industry case studies throughout to illustrate possible applications and scenarios in a sector under growing regulatory pressure. Editor(s): Verghese, Karli; Lewis, Helen; Fitzpatrick, Leanne. Num Pages: 396 pages, 79 black & white tables, 3 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV9; RNH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447159667
- ISBN
- 9781447159667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.62
€ 133.62
Paperback. This volume presents new information and strategies for managing the energy crisis from the perspective of growing economies. It includes numerous case studies that illustrate the particular challenges encountered by developing countries. Editor(s): Uqaili, Mohammad Aslam; Harijan, Khanji. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNFY; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709117101
- ISBN
- 9783709117101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.14
€ 186.14
paperback. Aviation is integral to the global economy, but it is also one of the main obstacles to environmentally sustainable development. This volume explores what be done to retain the economic and other benefits of aviation, without the associated pollution, noise, congestion and loss of countryside. Editor(s): Upham, Paul; etc.; Maughan, Janet (Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University); Raper, David; Thomas, Callum (Professor of Sustainable Aviation, Manchester Metropolitan University). Num Pages: 270 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNGV; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781853838187
- ISBN
- 9781853838187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.02
€ 51.02
Groundwater as a Key for Adaptation to Changing Climate and Society
. Ed(S): Taniguchi, Makoto; Hiyama, Tetsuya
Paperback. Editor(s): Taniguchi, Makoto; Hiyama, Tetsuya. Series: Global Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 158 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBK; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431563846
- ISBN
- 9784431563846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.72
€ 120.72
Developing Principles and Models for Sustainable Forestry in Sweden
. Ed(S): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingri...
Hardback. Summarizes those management principles that should be valid in areas where forests continuously are used for production, where biodiversity aspects are important, as well as economy and productivity, and where demands on soil status and water quality are set. This book also shows how system model thinking is used to reach the goals. Editor(s): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingrid. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KNAL; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009990
- ISBN
- 9781402009990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.81
€ 258.81