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hardcover. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. Editor(s): Kijne, J.W.; Barker, R.; Molden, D.; Kijine, J.W. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliog references. BIC Classification: RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 907.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996691
ISBN
9780851996691
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.53

Paperback. The ultimate goal of 'Global Forest Fragmentation' is to provide a detailed scientific base to support future forest landscape management and planning to meet global environmental and societal needs. Editor(s): Kettle, Chris J.; Koh, Lian Pin. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNKH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780644974
ISBN
9781780644974
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 51.11

Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995519
ISBN
9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 272.96

In the wake of evidence demonstrating the irreparable damage humans have inflicted on the planet, some have adopted a defeatist attitude toward environmental crises. This book illustrates how local groups in both Japan and the United States are refusing to surrender the earth to a depleted and polluted fate. Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Suganuma, Unryu. Num Pages: 336 pages, 60 photographs, 17 illustrations, 29 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; RGL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813124889
ISBN
9780813124889
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.76

Editor(s): Karan, Pradyumna P.; Subbiah, Shanmugam P. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSN; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 654.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813126524
ISBN
9780813126524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.82

Hardback. Gathering over 80 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technologies, this book provides a thorough introduction to renewable energy. Covers geothermal power, ocean energy, renewable energy from biomass, waste-to-energy and wind power. Editor(s): Kaltschmitt, Martin; Themelis, Nickolas J.; Bronicki, Lucien Y.; Soder, Lennart; Vega, Luis A. Num Pages: 1924 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 119. Weight in Grams: 4719.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
1924
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461458197
ISBN
9781461458197
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 637.40

Gathers top most foreign policy and energy experts and leaders to assess how the United States can integrate its energy and national security interests. This book offers analysis and insight into: fundamental shifts in the global energy balance; the revolution in shale gas and oil; and new energy frontiers, from ultra deepwater to the Arctic. Editor(s): Kalicki, Jan H.; Goldwyn, David L. Num Pages: 664 pages, 49, 49 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; RNFY. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 237 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1012.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
664
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421411699
ISBN
9781421411699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.99
€ 64.37

Hardback. This book examines the complex role water plays as a force in sustaining, maintaining and threatening the viability of culturally diverse peoples. It argues that water is a core sustaining element in biodiversity and cultural diversity. Editor(s): Johnston, Barbara Rose; Hiwasaki, Lisa; Klaver, Irene; Ramos Castillo, Ameyali; Strang, Veronica. Num Pages: 560 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, 138 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNCB; RNFD; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1154.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2012
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400717732
ISBN
9789400717732
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.53

hardcover. This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, Haron Abu (Institute of Foresters, Malaysia). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; RGBL; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Publication date
2000
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851994819
ISBN
9780851994819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.93

Paperback. Looks at the impacts of environmentally destructive development on the Gold Coast's beaches, wildlife, and terrestrial and marine environments. Editor(s): Hundloe, Tor; McDougall, Bridgette; Page, Craig. Num Pages: 224 pages, Colour photographs, Maps, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBFQ; RNP; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing Australia
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781486303298
ISBN
9781486303298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.07

Paperback. Editor(s): Hornidge, Anna-Katharina; Antweiler, Christoph. Num Pages: 284 pages, 43 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AMCR; JFFS; JPQB; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837619591
ISBN
9783837619591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 35.32

Paperback. Focuses on response phase monitoring for maritime spills. Editor(s): Hook, Sharon; Batley, Graeme; Ross, Andrew; Holloway, Michael; Irving, Paul. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RBKC; RNF; RNFD; V. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing Australia
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781486306343
ISBN
9781486306343
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.38

Hardback. 75.00 Editor(s): Homer-Dixon, Thomas; Blitt, Jessica. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFE; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847688692
ISBN
9780847688692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.57

hardcover. Focuses on the challenges people face in managing agricultural crops, aquaculture, fisheries and related ecosystems in inland areas of coastal zones in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. This book discusses the nature of the conflicts and identifies what is known and not known about how to manage them. Editor(s): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, J. W. (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK); Hardy, B. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNP; TVB; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845931070
ISBN
9781845931070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 229.08

hardcover. Using a case study of Bt maize in Kenya, this book explores the environmental impacts of transgenic plants and the methods used to evaluate these impacts. It draws out general risk assessment guidelines, and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis. It's findings and recommendations are applicable to a multitude of nations and GM crops. Editor(s): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, David A. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; RNP; TVKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 735.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Publication date
2004
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851998619
ISBN
9780851998619
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.23

Paperback. Large predators are among the most threatened species on the planet and ways of conserving them in the face of increasing human populations and associated resource requirements are becoming critical. Editor(s): Hayward, Matt W.; Somers, Michael. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: PS. Dimension: 239 x 163. Weight in Grams: 888.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405176804
ISBN
9781405176804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 119.29

Hardback. Editor(s): Hasegawa, Hiroshi; Rahman, Ismail Md. Mofizur; Rahman, Mohammad Azizur. Num Pages: 262 pages, 45 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9784431557586
ISBN
9784431557586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.81

hardcover. Contains scenarios of geophysical and economic impacts from global warming beyond a doubling of greenhouse gases. This work examines geophysical, ecological, and economic impacts, alternative scenarios with and without policy intervention, institutional change, political-economic barriers to effective policy, and prescriptions for change. Editor(s): Hall, Darwin C.; Hall, Jane Vise; Howarth, Richard B. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780762303052
ISBN
9780762303052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.99

Paperback. This volume of essays explores the significance of water and the current ecological crisis and examines this from both scientific and theological insights. It also examines the relevance of key biblical passages relating to water as a positive and a negative force. Editor(s): Habel, Norm; Trudinger, Peter L. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ATF Press Australia
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921817069
ISBN
9781921817069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 29.87

Hardback. Editor(s): Gutierrez-Lopez, Gustavo F.; Alamilla-Beltran, Liliana; Del Pilar Buera, Maria; Welti-Chanes, Jorge; Parada Arias, Efren; Barbosa-Canovas, Gustavo V. Series: Food Engineering Series. Num Pages: 697 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, 79 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
697
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493925773
ISBN
9781493925773
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.61

Paperback. Editor(s): Gunawardena, E. R. N.; Gopal, Brij; Kotagama, Hemesiri. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FK; KNBW; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138663886
ISBN
9781138663886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.94

hardcover. This text contains new concepts and systems approaches of use for the management of rangeland resources by the people that live there and the institutions and organizations that support them. Editor(s): Grice, A.C.; Hodgkinson, K.C. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995236
ISBN
9780851995236
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.53

Hardback. Based on the readings of SCIAMACHY -- a passive remote sensing spectrometer observing backscattered, reflected, transmitted or emitted radiation from the atmosphere and Earth's surface -- this volume presents a global measurement of various trace gases in the troposphere and stratosphere. Editor(s): Gottwald, Manfred; Bovensmann, Heinrich. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 858.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048198955
ISBN
9789048198955
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.71

Paperback. Trends such as the massive growth in availability of air travel and air freight are among those which have led to aviation becoming one of the fastest growing emitters of greenhouse gases. Presenting the science of the environmental issues, this book covers drivers and trends of growth, socio-economics and politics, as well as mitigation options. Editor(s): Gossling, Stefan; Upham, Paul. Series: Earthscan Climate. Num Pages: 408 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KNDV; RNPG; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844076208
ISBN
9781844076208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.12

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