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The environment
Lessons from Amazonia: The Ecology and Conservation of a Fragmented Fo...
Jr. (Ed.) Richard Bierregaard
Hardcover. This text presents the results of the a long-running and comprehensive study of forest fragmentation, the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP) in central Amazonia. The study includes baseline data from before isolation from continuous forest took place. Editor(s): Bierregaard, Richard, Jr.; Gascon, Claude; Lovejoy, Thomas E., III; Mesquita, Rita. Num Pages: 496 pages, 93 b/w + 13 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300084832
- ISBN
- 9780300084832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.06€ 54.95
€ 71.06
€ 54.95
Hardback. 'Smart Alliance' tells the story of how Chiquita, formerly the notorious United Fruit Company, reinvented itself as an ally of conservation and together with the Rainforest Alliance set about establishing a 'Better Banana' seal of approval to certify genuine efforts to protect the environment. Series: Yale Agrarian Studies Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 46 illustrations. BIC Classification: KJK; KNAC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300102338
- ISBN
- 9780300102338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.03€ 45.60
€ 58.03
€ 45.60
Paperback. A comprehensive guide to environmental literacy. It demonstrates how the sciences, social sciences, and humanities contribute to understanding our interrelationships with the natural world. It presents an imaginative array of texts, from scientific papers to poetry, legal decisions to historical accounts, personal essays to economic analysis. Editor(s): Adelson, Glenn; Engell, James; Ranalli, Brent; Anglen, Kevin P. van. Num Pages: 864 pages, 127 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 241 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 864
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300110777
- ISBN
- 9780300110777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.54
€ 49.99
€ 35.54
Hardback. Hawaii's forest bird community is the most insular and most endangered in the world and serves as a case study for threatened species globally. Ten have disappeared, nine are critically endangered, and even common species are in decline. This book describes the research and conservation efforts to save Hawaii's forest birds. Editor(s): Pratt, Thane K.; Atkinson, Carter T.; Banko, Mr. Paul C.; Jacobi, James D.; Woodworth, Ms. Bethany L. Num Pages: 640 pages, 97 black-&-white illustrations + 32 colour images. BIC Classification: 1MKPH; PSVW6; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300141085
- ISBN
- 9780300141085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.74€ 72.45
€ 94.74
€ 72.45
Hardback. Sweeping research on the frozen continent of Antarctica is yielding insights of global importance. Num Pages: 232 pages, 158 colour images + 5 black-&-white illustrations, with 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1MTS; RBGD; RNPG; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 212 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187007
- ISBN
- 9780300187007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.81
€ 52.99
€ 37.81
Hardback. Editor(s): De Palma, Andre; Bierlaire, Michel; Hurtubia, Ricardo; Waddell, Paul A. Num Pages: 280 pages, 50 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC; RPT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 172 x 249 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1182.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415729109
- ISBN
- 9780415729109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.95€ 89.79
€ 108.95
€ 89.79
Hardcover. Environmental Contaminants: Bioavailability, Bioaccessibility and Mobility covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants. After a discussion of the definition of bioavailability and its context, focus is placed on the role of risk assessment and bioavailability. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants). Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025772
- ISBN
- 9780470025772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.20
€ 215.20
Paperback. This book covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants. After a discussion of the definition of bioavailability and its context, focus is placed on the role of risk assessment and bioavailability. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants). Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025789
- ISBN
- 9780470025789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.44
€ 83.44
Hardcover. This book presents an overview of the chemistry, geology, toxicology and environmental impacts of arsenic, presenting information on relatively common arsenic minerals and their key properties. In addition, it includes discussions on the environmental impacts of the release of arsenic from mining and coal combustion. Num Pages: 588 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PNK; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 197 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470027585
- ISBN
- 9780470027585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.27
€ 220.27
Hardcover. There are many factors that environmental scientists should consider in their research. Weather and climate vary widely between locations, soil varies at every spatial scale at which it is examined, and even man-made attributes, such as the distribution of pollution, fluctuate significantly. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470028582
- ISBN
- 9780470028582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.69
€ 138.69
Hardcover. The presence of high voltage power lines has provoked widespread concern for many years. High Voltage Electricity Installations presents an in-depth study of policy surrounding the planning of high voltage installations, discussing the manner in which they are percieved by the public, and the associated environmental issues. Series: RSP. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNBL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470030165
- ISBN
- 9780470030165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.34
€ 145.34
Hardcover. Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470056219
- ISBN
- 9780470056219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.30
€ 107.30
Hardcover. Sustainable Stormwater Management introduces engineers and designers to ideas and methods for managing stormwater in a more ecologically-sustainable fashion. It provides detailed information on the design process, engineering details and calculations, and construction concerns. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNU; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 240 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470096758
- ISBN
- 9780470096758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.16
€ 102.16
Hardcover. Materials for Sustainable Sites provides detailed current information on construction materials for sustainable sites. Part 1 of the book introduces tools, techniques, ideologies and resources for evaluating, sourcing and specifying sustainable site materials. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; RNU; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 210 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470134559
- ISBN
- 9780470134559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.76
€ 110.76
Hardcover. In order to assess the effectiveness of groundwater monitoring devices and their end results, statistical techniques must be employed. Thoroughly updated and expanded, the Second Edition examines the multiple problems inherent in the analysis of groundwater monitoring data and illustrates their application and interconnections. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 374 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AS; PB; PN; RN; TN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470164969
- ISBN
- 9780470164969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.30
€ 166.30
Hardcover. An exhaustive volume that provides state-of the-art findings on trace element contamination in the environment and its implications on human health. Provides a unique approach interfacing metal requirements of animals and plants and their nutritional benefits with the increasing problem of trace element contamination. Num Pages: 778 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 778
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470180952
- ISBN
- 9780470180952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.46
€ 263.46
Hardcover. Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations provides the reader with the fundamentals of air pollution equipment with the appropriate applications to provide an introduction to design principles. Each chapter contains problems dealing with performance equations, operation, maintenance and recent developments. Num Pages: 574 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNK; TN; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 574
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470209677
- ISBN
- 9780470209677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.06
€ 172.06
Hardcover. Part of the Wiley's Environmentally Conscious Engineering series, Environmentally Conscious Fossil Energy Production, the seventh volume, provides environmental and economic impacts of conventional power generation technologies. Editor(s): Kutz, Myer. Series: Environmentally Conscious Engineering, Myer Kutz Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; THF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 195 x 24. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470233016
- ISBN
- 9780470233016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.59
€ 162.59
Paperback. Graphics and print design are frequently thought of as activities that yield purely decorative results. Their tangible effects are often ignored - despite the fact that graphics and print design can be responsible for levelling a forest to produce a barely glanced at catalogue or mail piece. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AKC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 203 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470246702
- ISBN
- 9780470246702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.79
€ 55.79
Hardcover. Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wetland ecosystems, here is a complete introduction to wetland ecosystem types and modeling. Drawn from Bill Mitsch's encyclopedic Wetlands , this text provides a basic introduction to ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, and systems ecology and modeling. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 200 x 21. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470286302
- ISBN
- 9780470286302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.20
€ 102.20