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The environment
Hardback. Describes, analyses, and evaluates climate change risks and responses of societies and companies. This book contributes to the question of how climate change can be mitigated by discussing efficient and effective design of mitigation measures, in particular emissions trading and clean development mechanism (CDM). Num Pages: 304 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387773520
- ISBN
- 9780387773520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.85
€ 133.85
Hardback. Managing the water supply to an urban population set to increase to five billion by 2030 is a critical task. Diverse chapter authors here offer an interdisciplinary perspective on the urban water environment, from drinking water to aesthetics to recreation. Editor(s): Baker, Lawrence A. Num Pages: 324 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; PSTS; RGL; RNF; TN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848907
- ISBN
- 9780387848907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Hardback. This relevant book reviews the sources of the air pollutants responsible for building damage and the mechanisms involved. It successfully combines the results of recent research with practical information for environmental managers. Editor(s): Watt, John; Tidblad, Johan; Kucera, Vladimir; Hamilton, Ronald S. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; AMVD; JFC; RGL; RNF; RNP; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848921
- ISBN
- 9780387848921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.69
€ 195.69
Hardback. This comparative assessment of the lifestyles and environmental impact of Maasai tribespeople in Kenya and Tanzania analyzes what people do and why, and traces the complex interaction between conservation and development in this remote part of Africa. Editor(s): Homewood, Katherine; Kristjanson, Patti; Trench, Pippa. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 1HFGT; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 811.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387874913
- ISBN
- 9780387874913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.41
€ 196.41
Proceedings of the 2007 National Conference on Environmental Science a...
. Ed(S): Uzochukwu, Godfrey; Schimmel, Keith;...
Hardback. The Third National Conference on Environmental Science and Technology was held in Greensboro, NC, on September 12-14, 2007. This book contains the following topics: pollution prevention, fate and transport of contaminants, bioremediation, bio-processing, innovative environmental technologies, global climate change, and environmental justice. Editor(s): Uzochukwu, Godfrey; Schimmel, Keith; Chang, Shoou-Yuh; Kabadi, Vinayak; Luster-Teasley, Stephanie; Reddy, Gudigopuram; Nzewi, Emmanuel U. Num Pages: 381 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 381
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387884820
- ISBN
- 9780387884820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.76
€ 201.76
Paperback. The future of Earth's ecosystems is increasingly influenced by the pace and patterns of urbanization. Advances in Urban Ecology articulates the challenge for scholars of urban ecosystems by presenting a unified theory linking human and ecological processes. Num Pages: 366 pages, 67 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387922911
- ISBN
- 9780387922911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 206.45
€ 206.45
Hormones and Pharmaceuticals Generated by Concentrated Animal Feeding ...
. Ed(S): Shore, Laurence S.; Pruden, Amy
Hardback. This book examines how hormones, antibiotics and pharmaceuticals generated from concentrated animal feeding operations of cattle, poultry, swine and aquaculture are transported in water and soil. Editor(s): Shore, Laurence S.; Pruden, Amy. Series: Emerging Topics in Ecotoxicology. Num Pages: 148 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387928333
- ISBN
- 9780387928333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.62
€ 130.62
Hardback. This volume highlights major issues related to the interactions of mercury with terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and evaluates the relative contribution of anthropogenic and natural sources to the global atmospheric mercury budget. Editor(s): Pirrone, Nicola; Mason, Robert. Num Pages: 637 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 637
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387939575
- ISBN
- 9780387939575
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.42
€ 199.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PSAF; RNC; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387940595
- ISBN
- 9780387940595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.35
€ 118.35
Paperback. Editor(s): Naiman, Robert J. Num Pages: 542 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1992. 2nd printing 1994
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387942322
- ISBN
- 9780387942322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 136.04
€ 136.04
Paperback. Landscape ecology as a modern interdisciplinary science makes use of quantitative research techniques adopted from other fields. This is a useful for researchers and students of landscape and ecosystem ecology in understanding and analyzing the dynamics of complex spatial systems. Editor(s): Turner, Monica G. (University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA); Gardner, Robert H. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 551 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; YQSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1991. 2nd printing 1994
- Number of pages
- 551
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387942414
- ISBN
- 9780387942414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.46
€ 235.46
Hardback. Regions with Mediterranean-type climates include parts of California, South America, Australia, and Europe. The effect of global climate change on these areas has major social and political ramifications. This volume addresses issues in these areas, from processes at the leaf level to the individual, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Editor(s): Moreno, Jose (University of Madrid, Spain); Oechel, Walter C. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 552 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943527
- ISBN
- 9780387943527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.21
€ 260.21
Hardback. Alaska has a large number, and diverse range, of freshwater ecosystems. This volume reviews and synthesizes research on a variety of its freshwaters, including lakes, rivers and wetlands. Topics covered include nutrient dynamics, and management of human-induced changes in aquatic habitats. Editor(s): Milner, Alexander M.; Oswwod, M.W. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 390 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RBKF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943794
- ISBN
- 9780387943794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
Hardback. Summarizes a research program on the impact of air pollution on southern commercial forests. This book covers topics that include: the condition of southern commercial forests, abiotic and biotic stress factors on southern pine forests, and more. It is aimed at scientists working on the effects of air pollution on trees, and environmentalists. Editor(s): Fox, Susan; Mickler, Robert A. (Raleigh, NC, USA). Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 531 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 531
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943824
- ISBN
- 9780387943824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.07
€ 198.07
Hardback. Even with the conveniences of modern science, data loggers fail, water level floats leak, and water quality samples disappear between the field and the lab. This book recognizes the people who contributed to efforts in the Alsea watersheds. Editor(s): Stednick, John D. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 336 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, 44 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943855
- ISBN
- 9780387943855
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. This text covers aspects of environmental chemistry. Topics discussed include: immunochemical detection methods for salmonella spp; pulp mill effluent disposal effects on soil; toxicology of methyl bromide; and mechanisms of bioaccumulation in aquatic systems. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387945484
- ISBN
- 9780387945484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.00
€ 131.00
Paperback. This work introduces the concepts of biological diversity, ecological process, biotic and ecological sustainability that underlie ecosystem management. Num Pages: 462 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 87 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387946672
- ISBN
- 9780387946672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.98
€ 75.98
Paperback. This text proposes approaches for implementing ecosystem management, gives examples of viable tools, and discusses the potential implications of implementing an ecosystem approach. These ideas are framed in a historical context. Num Pages: 470 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387947525
- ISBN
- 9780387947525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.62
€ 145.62
Hardback. Biological invasion of native plant communities is a high-priority problem in the field of environmental management. The sections of this book cover human perceptions of invading plants, assessment of ecological interactions, direct management, and regulation and advocacy. It also includes an appendix with descriptive data for the worst weeds. Editor(s): Luken, J.O.; Thieret, John W. (Northern Kentucky University). Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 324 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387948096
- ISBN
- 9780387948096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.15
€ 259.15
Hardback. This volume of reviews on environmental contamination and toxicology covers such topics as persistent pesticides in Mexico, toxicity testing with communities, environmental fate of rice pesticides in California, and Swedish pesticide risk reduction 1981-1995. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 166 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP; TQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387948102
- ISBN
- 9780387948102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.88
€ 130.88