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Hardback. Assessing the issues involved with tropical island biodiversity maintenance, this volume measures the impacts of biodiversity loss. The text explores the Indo-West Pacific region, which includes many small islands where climate change and habitat destruction pose a threat to the island's ecosystem. Editor(s): Lane, David J. W. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNCB; RNKH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400701670
ISBN
9789400701670
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.11

Hardcover. Editor(s): Todorov, Svetoslav Dimitrov; Ivanova, Iskra Vitanova. Num Pages: 171 pages. BIC Classification: RNFF; TDCT; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 189 x 263 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634635479
ISBN
9781634635479
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.30
€ 136.72

Paperback. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 349 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBK; RNF; TQSW; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 906.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1995
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048146352
ISBN
9789048146352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 187.81

Paperback. Editor(s): Myers, N. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 529.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1992
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048141470
ISBN
9789048141470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.03

Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226468990
ISBN
9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.94
€ 49.58

Paperback. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 328 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642072208
ISBN
9783642072208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 237.89

Hardback. Provides a scientific basis for researchers, practitioners and students interested in the application of genetic principles to tropical forest ecology and management. This title presents an overview of genetic variation, evolutionary processes and the human impact on forest genetic resources in the tropics. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 328 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540373964
ISBN
9783540373964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 238.82

Hardback. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 306 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540237976
ISBN
9783540237976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 243.16

Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470673737
ISBN
9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.92

hardcover. A comprehensive census of all plants in a large tropical forest community, with practical guidelines on how to census a large area. The book provides a detailed account of the methods used to establish the Barro Colorado Island plot and reviews methodologies used at 11 other large plots. Series: Environmental Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 211 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
1998th Edition
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540641445
ISBN
9783540641445
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.11

Paperback. This comprehensive treatment of current knowledge about otoliths in the tropics features contributions from leading experts in the field and encompasses daily and annual ageing in fish and invertebrates, microchemistry, and interpreting otolith microstructure. Editor(s): Green, Bridget; Mapstone, Bruce D.; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
313
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400736788
ISBN
9789400736788
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 237.89

Paperback. This book is a global synthesis of fire in tropical ecosystems. In detailing the fire situations of 17 tropical systems, it discusses all relevant subjects ranging from causes of fire to human land use and climate change to long range implications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 682 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1125.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642096020
ISBN
9783642096020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 410.77

Hardcover. Research on the large array of tropical estuarine fishes has increased markedly in recent years and hence scientific knowledge about most aspects of these important fishesa biology and ecology is now catching up with that of their temperate equivalents. Series: Fish and Aquatic Resources. Num Pages: 384 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; KNAF; PSVW1; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 990.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632056552
ISBN
9780632056552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 286.86

hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845936181
ISBN
9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.18

Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080453
ISBN
9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.66

Hardback. Introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Spray, Sharon L.; Moran, Matt. Series: Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534810
ISBN
9780742534810
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.44

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534827
ISBN
9780742534827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 49.79

Paperback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737976
ISBN
9789400737976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 185.78

Hardback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSAF; RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400720060
ISBN
9789400720060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.39

Hardback. Editor(s): Tanabe, Tetsuo. Num Pages: 365 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 101 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; THK; THX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
365
Condition
New
SKU
V9784431564584
ISBN
9784431564584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.68

Hardcover. Editor(s): Prescott, Alan B.; Barkely, Thomas U. Num Pages: 169 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 17. Weight in Grams: 606.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
169
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604560381
ISBN
9781604560381
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 237.04
€ 160.69

Hardcover. Editor(s): Livingston, James V. Num Pages: 240 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 270 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594543289
ISBN
9781594543289
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 237.04
€ 160.69

Hardcover. Editor(s): Schroder, Henry C. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 258 x 182 x 24. Weight in Grams: 806.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781629488608
ISBN
9781629488608
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 299.86
€ 202.44

Hardback. Editor(s): Davis, Emma B. Num Pages: 167 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 17. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
167
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594544859
ISBN
9781594544859
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 273.78
€ 185.11

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