Sustainability
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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
€ 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
€ 131.66
Long Term Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into the European En...
. Ed(S): Long Term Integration Research Group
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
€ 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
€ 67.63
Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes: Implications for S...
. Ed(S): Luck, Gary W.; Race, Digby; Black, R...
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 53.99
€ 43.08
The Security of Water, Food, Energy and Liveability of Cities: Challen...
. Ed(S): Maheshwari, Basant; Purohit, Ramesh;...
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
€ 195.83
Environmental Protection Strategies for Sustainable Development
. Ed(S): Malik, Abdul; Grohmann, Elisabeth
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 138.97
Methods and Procedures for Building Sustainable Farming Systems
. Ed(S): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares d...
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
€ 127.61
Irrigated Agriculture in Egypt: Past, Present and Future
. Ed(S): Masayoshi, Satoh; Aboulroos, Samir
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
€ 150.86
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
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
€ 197.40
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-Produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
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
€ 195.95
The Way the Wind Blows. Climate Change, History and Human Action.
. Ed(S): McIntosh, Roderick J.; Tainter, Jose...
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
€ 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
€ 128.05