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The TransForum Model: Transforming Agro Innovation Toward Sustainable ...
. Ed(S): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. ...
paperback. Innovation has driven agricultural production and productivity growth in recent decades, with negative impact on the physical and social environment. This book offers new insights on harnessing innovation to the complex challenges of sustainable development. Editor(s): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. van. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 279.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790117
- ISBN
- 9789400790117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.94
€ 192.94
Hardback. This book contains papers presented at the 2010 meeting of the 4th International ISKA. It covers karst hydrogeology and investigations, karst landscape and ecosystems, human interaction with karst environments, and engineering geology in karst areas. Editor(s): Andreo, Bartolome; Carrasco, Francisco; Duran Valsero, Juan Jose; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 546 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124853
- ISBN
- 9783642124853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.57
€ 253.57
The Plant Family Brassicaceae. Contribution Towards Phytoremediation.
. Ed(S): Anjum, Naser A.; Ahmad, Iqbal; Perei...
Paperback. This book comprehensively evaluates the latest progress in use of the plant family Brassicaceae (Crucifereae or the mustard family) as an important part of the plants- and associated microbes-based strategies for cleaning up various environmental contaminants. Editor(s): Anjum, Naser A.; Ahmad, Iqbal; Pereira, M. Eduarda; Duarte, Armando C.; Umar, Shahid; Khan, Nafees A. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNF; RNP; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793835
- ISBN
- 9789400793835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.72
€ 194.72
Paperback. Directed toward informing and assisting academics and policymakers with a general interest in energy, climate change and environmental economics, this book discusses and analyzes the major issues surrounding regarding green energy and energy efficiency. Editor(s): Ansuategi, Alberto; Delgado, Juan; Galarraga, Ibon. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 440 pages, 107 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319348186
- ISBN
- 9783319348186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
The Water We Eat. Combining Virtual Water and Water Footprints.
. Ed(S): Antonelli, Marta; Greco, Francesca
Paperback. Editor(s): Antonelli, Marta; Greco, Francesca. Series: Springer Water. Num Pages: 266 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNF; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319386669
- ISBN
- 9783319386669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.25
€ 127.25
The Water We Eat. Combining Virtual Water and Water Footprints.
. Ed(S): Antonelli, Marta; Greco, Francesca
Hardback. Editor(s): Antonelli, Marta; Greco, Francesca. Series: Springer Water. Num Pages: 266 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNF; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319163925
- ISBN
- 9783319163925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39
paperback. This volume examines current and previous environmental policies, and suggests alternative strategies for the future. Addressing resource depletion and climate change are pressing priorities for modern economies. Planning energy infrastructure projects is complicated by uncertainty, as such clear government policies have a crucial role to play. Editor(s): Arestis, P.; Sawyer, M. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KCN; KCP; RND; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- SKU
- V9781349495931
- ISBN
- 9781349495931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardback. This volume examines current and previous environmental policies, and suggests alternative strategies for the future. Addressing resource depletion and climate change are pressing priorities for modern economies. Planning energy infrastructure projects is complicated by uncertainty, as such clear government policies have a crucial role to play. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCN; KCP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137446121
- ISBN
- 9781137446121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.48
€ 67.48
Bioremediation of Salt Affected Soils: An Indian Perspective
. Ed(S): Arora, Sanjay; Singh, Atul K; Singh,...
Hardback. Innovative technologies in managing marginal salt affected lands merit immediate attention in the light of climate change and its impact on crop productivity and environment. This edited volume focuses on the characterization, reclamation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation of salt affected soils and waterlogged sodic soils. Editor(s): Arora, Sanjay; Singh, Atul K; Singh, Y P. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 13 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSTD; RNU; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319482569
- ISBN
- 9783319482569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Paperback. This volume offers a survey and analysis of efforts to develop actionable climate information in support of vital decisions for climate adaptation, risk management and policy. It identifies research priorities from seasons to decades and longer time scales. Editor(s): Asrar, Ghassem R.; Hurrell, James W. Num Pages: 515 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 783.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792654
- ISBN
- 9789400792654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
The Political Economy of Agro-Food Markets in China: The Social Constr...
. Ed(S): Augustin-Jean, Louis; Alpermann, Bjo...
paperback. China's agricultural production and food consumption have increased tremendously, leading to a complete evolution of agro-food markets.The book is divided into two parts; the first part reviews the theoretical framework for the 'social construction of the markets, ' while the second part presents the implication for the agro-food markets in China Editor(s): Augustin-Jean, Louis; Alpermann, Bjorn. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP; KCZ; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- SKU
- V9781349447473
- ISBN
- 9781349447473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Paperback. In this book, international experts explore green and biodegradable nanocomposites from renewable and biodegradable polymers, and identifies their potential markets. Includes techniques for designing nano-biocomposites for new environmental uses. Editor(s): Averous, Luc; Pollet, Eric. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 450 pages, 55 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TBN; TDPB; TGM; TGXW; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447158950
- ISBN
- 9781447158950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.73
€ 195.73
Hardback. In this book, international experts explore green and biodegradable nanocomposites from renewable and biodegradable polymers, and identifies their potential markets. Includes techniques for designing nano-biocomposites for new environmental uses. Editor(s): Averous, Luc; Pollet, Eric. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 450 pages, 55 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TBN; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447141013
- ISBN
- 9781447141013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.65
€ 196.65
Hardback. In addition to new and original concepts in a key field of study, this book describes several large-scale projects involving seawater management, arid lowlands and salt-water body rehabilitation that have already been examined and reported in the literature. Editor(s): Badescu, Viorel; Cathcart, Richard. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 829 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; RNF; RNU; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 829
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642147784
- ISBN
- 9783642147784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.12
€ 256.12
Paperback. In addition to new and original concepts in a key field of study, this book describes several large-scale projects involving seawater management, arid lowlands and salt-water body rehabilitation that have already been examined and reported in the literature. Editor(s): Badescu, Viorel; Cathcart, Richard. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 829 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNU; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 829
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662519387
- ISBN
- 9783662519387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 257.41
€ 257.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Bahei-El-Din, Yehia; Hassan, Maguid. Series: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. Num Pages: 221 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX; TNK; UNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319487243
- ISBN
- 9783319487243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.81
€ 67.81
Hardback. Island societies face a series of threats from severe depopulation to ecological degradation caused by tourism. This volume examines the options for conserving the natural and cultural beauty of Pacific Rim islands from the Galapagos to Okinawa and Taiwan. Editor(s): Baldacchino, Godfrey; Niles, Daniel. Series: Global Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431539889
- ISBN
- 9784431539889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Paperback. Island societies face a series of threats from severe depopulation to ecological degradation caused by tourism. This volume examines the options for conserving the natural and cultural beauty of Pacific Rim islands from the Galapagos to Okinawa and Taiwan. Editor(s): Baldacchino, Godfrey; Niles, Daniel. Series: Global Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431540885
- ISBN
- 9784431540885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.78
€ 138.78
Paperback. Asserting that globalization is untenable because it does not foster equity, peace, and respect for the environment, this book deploys case studies of failed states such as Somalia and Afghanistan in advocating a new paradigm that advances global peace. Editor(s): Ballesteros, Jesus; Fernandez, Encarnacion; Talavera, Pedro. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: H; JPA; KCP; LAB; LB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400797840
- ISBN
- 9789400797840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. This book examines the issues surrounding the energy options available to nations in Europe and the Mediterranean. As the supply of fossil fuels dwindles and extraction costs rise, it examines short- and long-term strategies including lifestyle change. Editor(s): Barbir, Frano; Ulgiati, Sergio. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNU; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195640
- ISBN
- 9789048195640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.20
€ 251.20