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Hardback. Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world's oceans. This volume chronicles the development and accomplishments of a joint State/Federal partnership that was forged to reduce tsunami hazards along US coastlines - the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. Editor(s): Bernard, E.N. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)). Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033537
- ISBN
- 9781402033537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
The Coupling of Climate and Economic Dynamics. Essays on Integrated As...
. Ed(S): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent
Hardback. Integrated assessment models aim to capture the different feedbacks that link the climate system and the development of human societies. This book reviews the different approaches used to model these dynamic interactions between climate and economies and proposes fresh avenues of research in this domain. Editor(s): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034244
- ISBN
- 9781402034244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.06
€ 202.06
Hardback. Provides a critique of neoclassical economic approaches and their limitations with respect to sustainability. This book discusses theoretical perspectives about appropriate institutions for sustainable forest management, markets for environmental services, and deforestation and specialization. Editor(s): Kant, Shashi; Berry, R.Albert. Series: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034794
- ISBN
- 9781402034794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Hardback. Gathers comprehensive information on the contemporary range of toxicity testing procedures and hazard assessment procedures. This title provides a consistent, template-based approach, linking relevant information on background, theory and practice to each bioassay. It examines hazard assessment schemes. Editor(s): Blaise, Christian; Ferard, Jean-Francois (Paul Verlaine University). Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 890.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035432
- ISBN
- 9781402035432
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Condition: New
€ 196.53
€ 196.53
Emerging Threats to Energy Security and Stability: Proceedings of the ...
. Ed(S): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (In...
hardcover. Presents a compendium of papers from the 2004 NATO Workshop at Windsor Castle organized by the Windsor Energy Group and MEC International. This book includes background papers on the World Energy Market, covering such issues as the Geo-Political Future of the Gulf, and regional briefings on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia and the Caspian Basin. Editor(s): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (Institute for Applied Science); Robinson, Derek M. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402035661
- ISBN
- 9781402035661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.70
€ 255.70
Paperback. Presents a compendium of papers from the 2004 NATO Workshop at Windsor Castle organized by the Windsor Energy Group and MEC International. This book includes background papers on the World Energy Market, covering such issues as the Geo-Political Future of the Gulf, and regional briefings on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central Asia and the Caspian Basin. Editor(s): McPherson, Hugo; Wood, W. Duncan (Institute for Applied Science); Robinson, Derek M. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402035685
- ISBN
- 9781402035685
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Condition: New
€ 253.12
€ 253.12
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, A Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Pro...
Hardback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. This book provides a multi-lateral forum for cooperation, information exchange, and dialogue among the environmental, development, foreign and security policy communities within the Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, W.G. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency); Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037580
- ISBN
- 9781402037580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.84
€ 374.84
Desertification in the Mediterranean Region, a Security Issue
. Ed(S): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; ...
paperback. Focuses on two basic concepts: security and desertification in the Mediterranean Region and their linkages. The scope of this book includes the identification of the physical processes of desertification specific to both the north and south Mediterranean Region. Editor(s): Kepner, William G.; Rubio, Jose L.; Mouat, David A.; Pedrazzini, Fausto. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 593 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QRM; JWK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 993.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 593
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402037597
- ISBN
- 9781402037597
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Condition: New
€ 382.39
€ 382.39
Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
. Ed(S): Romero, Aldemaro; West, Sarah E. (Ma...
Hardback. Containing 12 essays, this book analyzes environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is organized into: conservation challenges; national policies, local communities, and rural development; market mechanisms for protecting public goods; public participation and environmental justice; and the effects of development policies. Editor(s): Romero, Aldemaro; West, Sarah E. (Macalester College). Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 1KL; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037733
- ISBN
- 9781402037733
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Condition: New
€ 134.00
€ 134.00
Hardback. Challenges the readers, as students, teachers, researchers or policy makers, to reflect critically on the ways that environments are studied, interpreted, presented and represented, in education and public policy. Editor(s): Humphreys, Graham; Williams, Michael. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038136
- ISBN
- 9781402038136
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Condition: New
€ 132.14
€ 132.14
Hardback. The concept of "Environmental security" has emerged as one basis for understanding international conflicts. This book is based on the discussions and papers prepared for the NATO Advanced Research Workshop that took place in Eilat, Israel, in April 2004. It applies a risk analytical approach to a variety of environmental problems. Editor(s): Morel, Benoit; Linkov, Igor. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038914
- ISBN
- 9781402038914
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Condition: New
€ 200.55
€ 200.55
Hardback. Carbon is chemically versatile and is thus the body and soul of biological, geological, ecological and economic systems. This work is useful for students of environmental science, geography, biology and general science. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039560
- ISBN
- 9781402039560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.56
€ 129.56
Paperback. Carbon is chemically versatile and is thus the body and soul of biological, geological, ecological and economic systems. This book focuses on the pivotal role of carbon in the environment and society and the ways in which carbon has been domesticated. It interests students of environmental science, geography, biology, and general science. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039577
- ISBN
- 9781402039577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardback. This book integrates decision-making and environmental science. For ecologists it will bridge the gap to economics. For practitioners in environmental economics and management it will be a major reference book. It contains many expressions and basic equations. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040733
- ISBN
- 9781402040733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.18
€ 208.18
Hardback. Brings together international examples of some of the leading thinking and practice in this rapidly developing area. This title covers tools, frameworks, concepts as well as case studies and empirical analysis. Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Bennett, Martin; Burritt, Roger. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 718 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1194.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040795
- ISBN
- 9781402040795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 431.05
€ 431.05
Hardback. The transfer of environmental values in time and space has increased rapidly with the widespread use of cost benefit analysis in project evaluation and regulatory assessments over the last three decades. This book offers a snapshot of research in the area of value transfer. Editor(s): Navrud, Stale; Ready, Richard. Series: The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040818
- ISBN
- 9781402040818
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.83
€ 199.83
Paperback. Explores how theories in ecology elucidate the processes of invasion, while also examining how specific invasions inform ecological theory. This title describes example invaders in various major groups of organisms and from a number of regions around the globe. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041587
- ISBN
- 9781402041587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 290.18
€ 290.18
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Critical Infrastructures at Risk: Securing the European Electric Power...
Gheorghe, A.V. (Swiss Federal Institute Of Te...
hardcover. Europe witnessed a number of significant power contingencies. This book explores the potential risks and vulnerabilities of the European electricity infrastructure, other infrastructures and society as whole increasingly depend on. It aims to set the basis for an appropriate industrial and political European-wide response to the risk challenges. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1259.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402043062
- ISBN
- 9781402043062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.75
€ 199.75
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Security and Sustainable Land Use of Mountain and Steppe Territories of Mongolia and Altai, held in Barnaul, Russia, 25-27 October 2004 Editor(s): Vogtmann, Hartmut; Dobretsov, Nikolai. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044915
- ISBN
- 9781402044915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.91
€ 256.91