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The environment
Paperback. Climate change has moved from a contested phenomenon to the top of the agenda at global summits. This book addresses the critical issue of how climate change may affect life on the planet, and particularly its impact on human populations. It deals with the physical evidence of climate change and various modelling efforts to predict its future. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 colour throughout. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 834. 304 pages, 4 colour throughout. Climate change has moved from a contested phenomenon to the top of the agenda at global summits. This book addresses the critical issue of how climate change may affect life on the planet, and particularly its impact on human populations. It deals with the physical evidence of climate change and various modelling efforts to predict its future. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: RNPG. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 17. Weight: 834.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936709
- ISBN
- 9781845936709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.05
€ 54.05
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937485
- ISBN
- 9781845937485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.11
€ 108.11
The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Agbiotech. A Global Perspect...
Nicholas . Ed(S): Kalaitzandonakes
Hardback. What are the factors driving the widespread adoption of first generation agrobiotechnologies? What are their economic and environmental impacts? Addressing such questions, this book presents the impacts of first generation agrobiotechnologies. It accounts for the differences in geography, weather, pests, farm structures, and institutions. Editor(s): Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; RN; TCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306475016
- ISBN
- 9780306475016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.52
€ 134.52
The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Agbiotech. A Global Perspect...
Nicholas . Ed(S): Kalaitzandonakes
Paperback. Editor(s): Kalaitzandonakes, Nicholas. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNP; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461349549
- ISBN
- 9781461349549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.20
€ 129.20
Paperback. Here is an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Editor(s): Tsoulfanidis, Nicholas. Num Pages: 536 pages, 53 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHP; RNQ; THK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993137
- ISBN
- 9781489993137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 229.24
€ 229.24
Hardcover. Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes explains how day-to-day variations in chemical exposure may cause unusual and seemingly unpredictable symptoms, including many that have been termed psychosomatic in the past. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; MMGT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 35. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471292401
- ISBN
- 9780471292401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.18
€ 152.18
Hardback. Editor(s): Doyle, Nicholas. Num Pages: 116 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 231 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634849418
- ISBN
- 9781634849418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.83€ 127.54
€ 168.83
€ 127.54
Paperback. Demystifies ecological models and the mathematics behind them. This book includes simple and advanced problems, followed by fully worked examples. It presents an exposition of common mathematical models in population and community ecology. Num Pages: 265 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates
- Number of pages
- 265
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878933181
- ISBN
- 9780878933181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.74
€ 126.74
Hardback. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBL; KCC; KCP; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312102548
- ISBN
- 9780312102548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardcover. Will the future be a climate disaster? Will biotechnologies bring huge improvements to lifespan? Predictions vary, but children's status as human embodiments of the future puts them at the centre of attempts to shape the world and the discipline of childhood studies can therefore make a critical and creative contribution to future-making. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252271
- ISBN
- 9780230252271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Hardback. Suggests that American environmental public policy is attempting to assess danger with an incomplete notion of utility, and to eliminate the hazards of society with an inadequate contractual justification of political authority. This work is suitable for environmental scientists, philosophers, public policy planners, applied ethicists, and others. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028816
- ISBN
- 9781402028816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.61
€ 131.61
Paperback. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048167388
- ISBN
- 9789048167388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. The Deepwater Horizon catastrophe is shaping up to be the largest offshore oil spill in history and an ecological nightmare of epic proportions. Emergency Response Management of Offshore Oil Spills is intended to aid in the response of this tragic disaster by providing, in one volume, information to rapidly orient response workers. Num Pages: 530 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PN; RN; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470927120
- ISBN
- 9780470927120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.25
€ 222.25
Hardcover. Important topic: previously thought of as a safe and efficient practice but studies refute this proving it to be highly pulluting and dangerous Highlights different flare designs, misrepresentations made by industry and the ambiguity in the regulations Includes case studies to bring the topic into context . Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNBG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118237878
- ISBN
- 9781118237878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.19
€ 187.19
Hardback. Focuses on the potential impacts of global change on coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. This book identifies important global change issues which can be relevant for the future management of coastal environments in the Asia-Pacific region. Editor(s): Harvey, Nick. Series: Coastal Systems and Continental Margins. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036279
- ISBN
- 9781402036279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05
Paperback. A collection of essays discussing how the elite exploit the impact of climate change and how local communities can resist this process. Editor(s): Buxton, Nick; Hayes, Ben. Series: Transnational Institute. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336961
- ISBN
- 9780745336961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.07
€ 33.99
€ 23.07
Hardback. A collection of essays discussing how the elite exploit the impact of climate change and how local communities can resist this process. Editor(s): Buxton, Nick; Hayes, Ben. Series: Transnational Institute. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 238 x 29. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336916
- ISBN
- 9780745336916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.07€ 84.39
€ 101.07
€ 84.39
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Hardback. The idea underlying the present work is to present a multidisciplinary perspective on heavy metals in the environment, affording a better understanding of their action on human organisms and health, aiming to make them less polluting and more environmentally friendly. Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Sub-series 2: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344322
- ISBN
- 9780792344322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.54
€ 71.54
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Przesieka, Poland, 15-26 June 1996 Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 653 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401064408
- ISBN
- 9789401064408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.78
€ 70.78
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137008657
- ISBN
- 9781137008657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPHV; RB; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349435739
- ISBN
- 9781349435739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.58
€ 126.58
Paperback. The word 'off-grid' refers to places or people without mains water, power or phone line. Off-grid locations can range from private islands to tree-houses. All are outside or in between the criss-crossing lines of power, water and phone that delineate the civilised world. This book is about that physical sense of off-grid. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: RNT; WK; WSZV; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553818192
- ISBN
- 9780553818192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199606504
- ISBN
- 9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. Series: Role of Government in Adjusting Economies. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPP; KCM; RBK; RND; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349408634
- ISBN
- 9781349408634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.68
€ 126.68