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Sustainability

Paperback. Rising sea levels and altered weather patterns are expected to significantly alter coastal and inland environments for humans, infrastructure and ecosystems. This book addresses environmental assessment and management as part of the nexus of climate change adaptation. Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Bridges, Todd S. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 598 pages, 141 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 906.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
598
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400717725
ISBN
9789400717725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 252.42

hardcover. This book explores the different methodologies and data used to understand climate's effect on food security. It explains the nature of the climate threat, ways that crops and farmers might respond, and the potential role for public and private investment. Editor(s): Lobell, David B.; Marshall, Burke. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 202 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048129515
ISBN
9789048129515
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.66

paperback. A sustainable European energy system, mitigating climate change and other environmental problems, would need massive reliance on renewable energy. This book provides a "sustainable scenario" and a "fair-market scenario" demonstrating concepts for a sustainable European energy supply are feasible. Editor(s): Long Term Integration Research Group. Series: Environmental & Resource Economics. Num Pages: 270 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9783790811049
ISBN
9783790811049
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.62

Hardback. This text looks at the future of urban transport. Money is being poured into roads, railways and airports at a time when the global atmosphere is threatened and oil production has reached its peak. If world environments and societies are to be sustained, urban transport must change. Editor(s): Low, Assoc Prof Nicholas; Gleeson, Brendan; Whitman, Jim. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 319 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
319
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333981986
ISBN
9780333981986
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.63

hardcover. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume examines the patterns of demographic change in Australia's rural landscapes. The text uses case studies to illustrate the driving factors behind these changes, and outlines the impact they have on society and the environment. Editor(s): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, Rosemary. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSTS; RGL; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2010th Edition
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048196524
ISBN
9789048196524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.27

Hardback. Editor(s): M'Sirdi, Nacer; Namaane, Aziz; Howlett, Robert J.; Jain, Prof. Lakhmi C. Series: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. Num Pages: 671 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX; TN; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1280.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
671
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642275081
ISBN
9783642275081
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 376.38

Paperback. This book gathers chefs, poets, music directors, pastors, architects, artists and filmmakers, as well as scientific leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, executives, policy makers and contrarians, to explore sustainability and the role that each of us can play. Editor(s): Madhavan, Guru; Oakley, Barbara; Green, David; Koon, David; Low, Penny. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJM; MBN; PDZ; RNU; TH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781489988980
ISBN
9781489988980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.08

paperback. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Basant; Purohit, Ramesh; Singh, Vijay P.; Amerasinghe, Priyanie; Malano, Hector M. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, 73 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNH; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 784.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9789402400397
ISBN
9789402400397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.83

Hardback. The environment of our planet is degrading at an alarming rate. This book aims to prevent and reduce environmental pollution. It offers a unique treatment of the subject, linking various protection strategies for sustainable development. Editor(s): Malik, Abdul; Grohmann, Elisabeth. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 620 pages, 60 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNH; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1181.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2012
Number of pages
620
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400715905
ISBN
9789400715905
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.15

Hardback. Editor(s): Malone, Karen; Gray, Tonia. Num Pages: 326 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9789811025488
ISBN
9789811025488
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.17

Hardback. Editor(s): Mancebo, Francois; Sachs, Ignacy. Num Pages: 173 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCM; LNKJ; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 245 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
173
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401795319
ISBN
9789401795319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.61

paperback. Editor(s): Mancebo, Francois; Sachs, Ignacy. Num Pages: 173 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCM; LNKJ; RNU; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 279.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
173
Condition
New
SKU
V9789402403886
ISBN
9789402403886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.46

Hardback. Climate in Asia and the Pacific Editor(s): Manton, Michael; Stevenson, Linda Anne. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 317 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RB; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
317
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400773370
ISBN
9789400773370
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.86

Paperback. Editor(s): Manton, Michael; Stevenson, Linda Anne. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 335 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RB; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
SKU
V9789402407518
ISBN
9789402407518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 138.97

Paperback. This book shows how the method of sustainability assessment plays a key role in choosing the best agricultural productive mode, and guides the reader through the process of selection. Includes case studies from Portugal, Canada, Argentina and Lebanon. Editor(s): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares da Silva, Emiliana L. D. G. Num Pages: 304 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; RNU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400796614
ISBN
9789400796614
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.61

hardcover. Targeting water scarcity in Egypt as an example of the world water crisis, the aim is that the irrigation sector, the biggest user of water, should increase efficiency, and how this can be achieved, This book addresses this challenge through case studies from the Nile delta, with the situation before and after the advent of the Aswan High Dam. Editor(s): Masayoshi, Satoh; Aboulroos, Samir. Num Pages: 290 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 82 colour illustrations, 52 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1HBE; KCT; RNFD; RNU; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319302157
ISBN
9783319302157
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.86

Hardback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; PSTL; RNU; TCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 958.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642134395
ISBN
9783642134395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.40

Paperback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNU; TCB; THX; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
458
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642264993
ISBN
9783642264993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.95

Experts in a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences--including geology, climatology, history, and anthropology--consider such topics as the dynamics of climate, human perceptions of and responses to the environment, and issues of sustainability and resiliency. Editor(s): McIntosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Joseph A.; McIntosh, Susan Keech. Series: Historical Ecology Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, facsim.,maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 182 x 29. Weight in Grams: 908.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231112086
ISBN
9780231112086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 192.39

Hardback. In this volume, cross-disciplinary international experts discuss issues of pressing concern to humanity. The issues discussed include global water and food scarcity, natural and environmental hazards, and decreasing biodiversity. Editor(s): Mendonca, Angela; Cunha, Ana; Carvalho, Lurdes; Chakrabarti, Ranjan. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2012
Number of pages
201
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400713208
ISBN
9789400713208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.05

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