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The environment
paperback. Tourism is the world's largest industry. In the past decade it is the natural resource-based sector that has experienced the greatest growth. In particular, adventure, cultural and eco tourism (ACE tourism). This book provides an in-depth overview of the different operations of ACE tourism. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996103
- ISBN
- 9780851996103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 51.85
€ 54.99
€ 51.85
hardcover. As a result of the ongoing growth in the tourism industry, many destinations around the world are undergoing transformations. This book describes both the positive and negative effects of tourism on the host community. Editor(s): Singh, S.; Timothy, Professor Dallen J.; Dowling, R.K. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996110
- ISBN
- 9780851996110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.57
€ 108.57
hardcover. Describing trophic interactions between species that carry out the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, this title addresses the key topics of functional groups, spatial stratification and succession patterns over time, involving bacteria, protists, fungi and micro-invertebrates. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996615
- ISBN
- 9780851996615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.27
€ 157.27
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
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
hardcover. It is generally assumed that soil fertility decline is widespread in the tropics. In contrast, perennial plant cover provides better protection for the soil. This book reviews these concepts, focusing on soil chemical changes under different land-use systems in the tropics, including perennial crops, annual crops, and forest plantations. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog references, index. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996707
- ISBN
- 9780851996707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
Good Statistical Practice for Natural Resources Research
. Ed(S): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.;...
Paperback. This title provides a practical approach to applying statistics to a wide variety of studies or projects. It helps to bring together the biophysical and socio-economic aspects, which are increasingly seen as integral to successful natural resources management. Editor(s): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.; Dale, I. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TQ; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997223
- ISBN
- 9780851997223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997315
- ISBN
- 9780851997315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.79
€ 80.79
Natural Resource Management in Agriculture: Methods for Assessing Econ...
Shiferaw, Bekele, Freeman, H A, Swinton, Scot...
Hardcover. Discusses the features and methodological difficulties of NRM impact assessment. This book examines the strengths and weaknesses of various impact assessment approaches, including econometric, bio-economic, and more direct methods. It also assesses and identifies data requirements for developing impact indicators. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1125.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998282
- ISBN
- 9780851998282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
paperback. Integrated Resource and Environmental Management (IREM) can be defined as both a management process and a philosophy, that takes into account the many values associated with natural resources within a particular area. This book presents an overview and history of natural resource management, from a global perspective. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: K; RNC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998343
- ISBN
- 9780851998343
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Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 51.85
€ 54.99
€ 51.85
paperback. There has been widespread public concern about the effects of nitrate, particularly derived from agricultural fertilizers, on water quality and public health. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999135
- ISBN
- 9780851999135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.76
€ 59.76
hardcover. Talks about the emergence of transfrontier conservation in Africa against international experiences in bioregional planning. This book analyses the roles of the state and local populations, as well as the ecological, socio-economic and political implications. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JPS; KCM; KCP; RNKH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932213
- ISBN
- 9781845932213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.21
€ 115.21
hardcover. Based on a field research on the changing montane and temperate rainforests of Mexico and South America. By concentrating on these largely overlooked environments, this work allows for comparative analysis across areas and helps identify how human disturbance has impacted the biodiversity of all forest types. Editor(s): Newton, A. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 1KLS; KNAL; RGBL; RNCB; RNF; RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932619
- ISBN
- 9781845932619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
Nature-based Tourism, Environment and Land Management (Ecotourism Seri...
Buckley, Ralf C., Pickering, Catherine, Weave...
Paperback. Environment and Land Management. Series: Ecotourism Series. 224 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Buckley, R.; Pickering, C.; Weaver, D B. Tourism based on natural environments is a significant and growing international industry, and one that requires access to land with scenery, native plants and wildlife. In turn, land managers need money to maintain their land and its natural resources. This book looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 11. Weight: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934552
- ISBN
- 9781845934552
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 44.92
€ 47.99
€ 44.92
Hardcover. Linking Culture and the Environment. 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): McCool, S.F.; Moisey, R.N. Sustainable development is the single most important consideration for those working in the tourism industry. This book discusses the impacts of tourism on local culture and the environment. It presents debates in sustainable tourism, covering various locations, concepts and perspectives. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNU. Dimension: 250 x 179 x 25. Weight: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934705
- ISBN
- 9781845934705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.26€ 119.96
€ 120.26
€ 119.96
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935832
- ISBN
- 9781845935832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.67
€ 150.67
Paperback. With over 25 per cent of its land set aside in national parks and other protected areas, Costa Rica is renowned worldwide as 'the green republic'. This book explores the establishment of the country's national park system as a response to the rapid destruction of its tropical ecosystems due to the expansion of export-related agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292721012
- ISBN
- 9780292721012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.39
€ 32.99
€ 29.39
paperback. Examining the mechanism and action of natural selection in evolution, the author offers his own synthesis of modern evolutionary theory, including discussions of the gene as the unit of selection, clade selection and macroevolution, diversity within and among populations, and other central issues. Series: Oxford Series in Ecology & Evolution. Num Pages: 224 pages, halftones, line drawings. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195069334
- ISBN
- 9780195069334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.77
€ 134.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Naylor, Rosamond L. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; RNFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199354061
- ISBN
- 9780199354061
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Condition: New
€ 78.18
€ 78.18
Paperback. "A guide for the perplexed citizen that provides cogent arguments from both sides of this complex issue."-Science News Editor(s): Kaku, Michio; Trainer, Jennifer. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393301281
- ISBN
- 9780393301281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.61
€ 27.99
€ 24.61
hardcover. The principles of environmental toxicology are clearly presented here for university students and professionals in related fields. The book explains basic concepts such as the fate of toxic chemicals in the body, then goes on to discuss specific environmental problems. Editor(s): Zakrzewski, Sigmund F. Num Pages: 351 pages, numerous figures. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSBT; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195148114
- ISBN
- 9780195148114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.59
€ 95.59