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Hardcover. This book details the Product-Oriented Environmental Management System (POEMS), an innovative chain-focused tool for exploiting environmental performance of products. Editor(s): Salomone, Roberta; Clasadonte, Maria Teresa; Proto, Maria; Raggi, Andrea. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KJM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761155
- ISBN
- 9789400761155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.17
€ 182.17
Hardcover. This book provides advanced analytics and decision management techniques and tools for creating sustainable competitive advantages. Covers multi-criteria decision making; Six Sigma methodology; supply chain evolution for sustainability-focused firms and more. Editor(s): Luo, Zongwei. Num Pages: 328 pages, 15 black & white tables, 4 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KFF; KJMV5; RNU; THX; UMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759947
- ISBN
- 9789400759947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.08
€ 121.08
Hardcover. This book investigates the impact of planning policy on spatial planning implementation, from viewpoints encompassing land-use patterns, housing development, transportation, green design, and agricultural and ecological systems in the urbanization process. Editor(s): Kawakami, Mitsuhiko; Shen, Zhen-jiang; Pai, Jen-te; Gao, Xiao-Lu; Zhang, Ming. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 459 pages, 139 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759213
- ISBN
- 9789400759213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.29
€ 183.29
Hardcover. This book explores the role of recycling in efforts to achieve a sustainable world. It reviews current initiatives and activities, identifies areas for action and describes measures to increase resource efficiency. Editor(s): Angrick, Michael; Burger, Andreas; Lehmann, Harry. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 289 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757110
- ISBN
- 9789400757110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.81
€ 120.81
Paperback. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is an approach that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. This book deals with this topic. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 156 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 83 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNU; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757080
- ISBN
- 9789400757080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.19
€ 61.19
Hardcover. The book examines sustainable resource use. It identifies needs and areas for action, describes measures and instruments to increase resource efficiency, and gives practical recommendations and develops proposals to improve resource efficiency. Editor(s): Angrick, Michael; Burger, Andreas; Lehmann, Harry. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 311 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 53 colour illustrations, 17 black & white tables, 3 colour. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757059
- ISBN
- 9789400757059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.28
€ 120.28
Hardback. This book examines how to foster land stewardship in Central Asia and its potential to arrest land degradation, conserve biodiversity and guarantee sustainable livelihoods. It presents previously inaccessible Russian reports and scientific literature. Editor(s): Squires, Victor. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; RGCM; RNF; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753662
- ISBN
- 9789400753662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.88
€ 183.88
Paperback. This book unites the ideas, data and insights of ecologists and other scientists with those of urban designers, creating a dialog that helps to promote urban resilience. Offers strategies aimed at making today's urban environments more resilient. Editor(s): Pickett, Steward T. A.; Cadenasso, Mary L.; McGrath, Brian. Series: Future City. Num Pages: 499 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 127 colour illustrations, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; PSAF; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753433
- ISBN
- 9789400753433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 265.00
€ 265.00
Hardback. This book unites the ideas, data and insights of ecologists and other scientists with those of urban designers, creating a dialog that helps to promote urban resilience. Offers strategies aimed at making today's urban environments more resilient. Editor(s): Pickett, Steward T. A.; Cadenasso, Mary L.; McGrath, Brian. Series: Future City. Num Pages: 525 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, 127 colour illustrations, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; PSAF; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1025.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753402
- ISBN
- 9789400753402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.52
€ 236.52
Goal-Oriented Approach to Forest Landscape Restoration
. Ed(S): Stanturf, John A.; Madsen, Palle; La...
Hardback. Applying principles of landscape ecology, restoration ecology, planning theory and conflict management, this book presents case studies which document Forest Landscape Restoration and discusses how the approach can help with priority setting for the future. Editor(s): Stanturf, John A.; Madsen, Palle; Lamb, David. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753372
- ISBN
- 9789400753372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.28
€ 184.28
Hardcover. Bringing together experts in landscape studies, natural resource management and forest restoration, conflict management, environmental economics and urban studies, this book defines the nature and potential of FLR to address a global environmental problem. Editor(s): Stanturf, John A.; Lamb, David; Madsen, Palle. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSTS; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753259
- ISBN
- 9789400753259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.43
€ 182.43
Hardback. This book examines the many realities of forest development cooperation, its role and relevancy and the actors able to have an impact on change. It provides high-level analysis as well as grass-root level, practical examples. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 356 pages, 1 black & white tables, 17 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749566
- ISBN
- 9789400749566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.76
€ 181.76
Paperback. A seminal book that is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop at the University of Cambridge with Russian co-directorship, enabling the first formal dialogue between NATO and Russia about security issues in the Arctic Ocean. Editor(s): Berkman, Paul Arthur; Vylegzhanin, Alexander N. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 459 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; LNKJ; RBKC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 237 x 27. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400747517
- ISBN
- 9789400747517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.43
€ 233.43
Hardback. A title that is based on a NATO Advanced Research Workshop at the University of Cambridge with Russian co-directorship, enabling the first formal dialogue between NATO and Russia about security issues in the Arctic Ocean. Editor(s): Berkman, Paul A.; Vylegzhanin, Alexander N. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 459 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; LNKJ; RBKC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 913.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400747128
- ISBN
- 9789400747128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.37
€ 235.37
Hardcover. This volume examines the way climate change affects the lives and environments of the poor. It offers a vital policy framework for linking our response to climate change with progressive principles of global justice and sustainable development. Editor(s): Lotze-Campen, Hermann; Wallacher, Johannes; Edenhofer, Ottmar; Reder, Michael; Knopf, Brigitte; Muller, Johannes. Num Pages: 382 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745391
- ISBN
- 9789400745391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.23
€ 121.23
Hardcover. Offering an overview of 20 years of farming systems research, this book retraces its emergence and development in Europe, summarizes the state of the art, and examines new explorations into farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment. Editor(s): Darnhofer, Ika; Gibbon, David; Dedieu, Benoit. Num Pages: 490 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745025
- ISBN
- 9789400745025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.33
€ 235.33
Hardcover. Incorporating case studies and empiricial analysis, this book builds an evidence-based understanding of green-growth strategies and challenges to their implementation by companies and nations. Coverage includes both success factors and obstacles to adoption. Editor(s): Vazquez Brust, Diego A.; Sarkis, Joseph. Num Pages: 342 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCN; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744165
- ISBN
- 9789400744165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.23
€ 234.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Otto-Zimmermann, Konrad. Series: Local Sustainability. Num Pages: 438 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNPG; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742222
- ISBN
- 9789400742222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.93
€ 235.93
hardcover. This book collects research papers on the causes and effects of water pollution, and measures to contain and even defeat water pollution worldwide. Outlines the need for greener water treatments, to reduce impact on ecosystems, human well-being and economies. Editor(s): Sharma, Sanjay Kumar; Sanghi, Rashmi. Num Pages: 460 pages, 48 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNU; TDC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742031
- ISBN
- 9789400742031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.50
€ 184.50
Hardback. This book offers a unique and multifaceted collection of essays and studies about the role of energy in socioeconomic development. It provides a comprehensive overview of key issues at the nexus of energy, development, and the environment. Editor(s): Toth, Ferenc L. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 239 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG; RNU; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741614
- ISBN
- 9789400741614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.12
€ 120.12