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paperback. Explores the congressional efforts to reform asbestos litigation - a case in which the politics of efficiency played a central role and seemed likely to prevail. This title provides an analysis of the political obstacles to Congress in replacing a form of litigation that everyone agrees is inefficient and unfair to both victims and businesses. Num Pages: 152 pages, 7 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; LNKJ; RNH. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017665
- ISBN
- 9781589017665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.57
€ 72.57
Paperback. In the mid 1930s, North America's Great Plains faced one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in world history. Donald Worster's classic chronicle of the devastating years between 1929 and 1939 tells the story of the Dust Bowl in ecological as well as human terms. Num Pages: 304 pages, numerous halftones & maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JJG; KNAC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 25th anniversary
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195174885
- ISBN
- 9780195174885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.39
€ 26.99
€ 24.39
Hardcover. Uses an innovative approach toward integrating biophysical and socioeconomical components into environmentally sound, sustainable forest management practices in dryland regions. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471548003
- ISBN
- 9780471548003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 533.44
€ 533.44
Paperback. Contains abstracts and papers presented at the second Danish Sahel Workshop held at Sandbjerg Manor in 1990. The papers cover natural and social sciences, such as improved utilisation of tree legumes, degradations and desertification, afforestation techniques and problems, ecological monitoring and remote sensing techniques, and other issues. Editor(s): Lawesson, Jonas E.; Poulsen, Ebbe. Num Pages: 136 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1H; RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883465
- ISBN
- 9788772883465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.59
€ 14.59
Hardback. Dry sulfurization processes offer the advantages of low capital and low operating costs. This book presents the research for development of technologies that use coal in an economic, environmentally-sound manner. It identifies various areas for research, including reaction mechanisms, sorbent material, transport effects, and process development. Editor(s): Toole-O'Neil, Barbara. Num Pages: 862 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TGBN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1437.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 862
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792383468
- ISBN
- 9780792383468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.13
€ 247.13
Hardback. Num Pages: 358 pages, b/w & colour illus, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RBP; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 193 x 29. Weight in Grams: 996.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604562859
- ISBN
- 9781604562859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.84€ 160.69
€ 236.84
€ 160.69
Hardcover. The Asian monsoon region is one of these areas where consecutive years of droughts are causing severe problems for the lives and livelihoods of the communities. This book outlines the characteristics and challenges of the Asian monsoon drought and highlights innovative solutions and approaches undertaken in different parts of the region. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Nguyen, Huy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248633
- ISBN
- 9780857248633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.53
€ 125.53
Drought Management Planning in Water Supply Systems
. Ed(S): Cabrera, Enrique; Garcia-Serra, Jorg...
Hardback. Proceedings from the UIMP International Course held in Valencia, December 1997 Editor(s): Cabrera, Enrique; Garcia-Serra, Jorge. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792352945
- ISBN
- 9780792352945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
Hardback. Deals with integrated management of drought on farms. This book covers the management of water, soils, crops, rangeland, fodder and livestock, and many other drought-related topics. It is suitable for university and college staff and students in agricultural sciences, water and land use, environmental management, geography and risk management. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359982
- ISBN
- 9780792359982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.06
€ 192.06
Hardback. Drought is one of the major natural hazards, resulting in significant economic, social, and environmental costs. In Europe, water shortage is an important problem in many regions. This book is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the drought problem in Europe and to discussing policy and management options to mitigate its impacts. Editor(s): Vogt, Jurgen V.; Somma, Francesca. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 328 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; RBK; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365891
- ISBN
- 9780792365891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.19
€ 189.19
Paperback. An in-depth and illustrated exploration of one of humanity's greatest challenges : its rubbish. Num Pages: 300 pages, 400 colour. BIC Classification: RNF; RNH; THX; TQSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- List - Laboratorio Internazionale Editoriale Sas Italy
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788899854195
- ISBN
- 9788899854195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.88
€ 40.99
€ 33.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages, B&W photos throughout, charts throughout. BIC Classification: RNPG; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Arcade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628726916
- ISBN
- 9781628726916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.21
€ 18.99
€ 17.21
Paperback. Demonstrates that the movement to protect wilderness areas reflected a belief that the modern forces of capitalism were eroding the ecology of North America, and American values Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 360 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295982205
- ISBN
- 9780295982205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.12
€ 39.12
Hardback. Agricultural pollution (with nitrates and pesticides) is one of the biggest threats to drinking water resources. This title analyses preventive action aimed at farming practices within the context of problematical national agricultural policy and the need to implement EU directives on water quality. Editor(s): Schrama, Geerten J.I. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDN; 1DFG; RBK; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351047
- ISBN
- 9780792351047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.69
€ 194.69
Hardcover. "Well-written and informative. " --Richard Lewis, Lewis Information Systems "This [book] combines information which could possibly have required as many as four reference sources in the past. " --Steven C. Messer In its first edition, John De Zuane's popular reference drew wide praise for being an insightful theoretical resource. Num Pages: 592 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 37. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471287896
- ISBN
- 9780471287896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.10
€ 184.10
Hardcover. Editor(s): Giannino, Mason. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: KNBW; RNFD. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631175237
- ISBN
- 9781631175237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.27€ 209.53
€ 310.27
€ 209.53
Hardcover. Editor(s): Romero, Cynthia. Num Pages: 239 pages. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633211643
- ISBN
- 9781633211643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.27€ 211.12
€ 310.27
€ 211.12
Paperback. How did our thirst for energy, our technological prowess, and the end of easy oil conspire to make the Deepwater Horizon oil spill likely? This book explains what caused the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, from which it will take decades to recover. Num Pages: 251 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 47 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: KJT; KNB; PHS; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441976765
- ISBN
- 9781441976765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.91
€ 40.99
€ 34.91
paperback. How the misguided policy of reducing livestock on the Navajo reservation in the 1930s is still felt today by the people and the land Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 418 pages, 29 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; JFSL9; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 28. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991412
- ISBN
- 9780295991412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: RNA; RND; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 216. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780143130444
- ISBN
- 9780143130444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.88
€ 26.99
€ 25.88