The environment
Results 3169 - 3192 of 4171
The environment
Paperback. Contains the findings from a rapid biological assessment of the Kwamalasamutu region of southwestern Suriname. Focusing on the plant and animal species important to the indigenous Trio people, this survey establishes baseline information on the region's biodiversity and ecosystem health in order to better inform ecotourism and monitoring efforts. Editor(s): O'Shea, Brian J.; Alonso, Leeanne E.; Larsen, Trond Halvor. Series: Conservation International Rapid Assessment Program. Num Pages: 156 pages, 44 colour plates, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSS; PSAF; RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Conservation International,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934151501
- ISBN
- 9781934151501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.29
€ 19.99
€ 17.29
Paperback. Liberia's national forests are among the last refuges in West Africa for large migrating mammals. This volume summarizes the findings of a biodiversity survey of three forests as part of the Liberia Forestry Initiative, an effort to rehabilitate and reform Liberia's threatened woodlands. It documents the discovery of six more species. Editor(s): Hoke, Peter; Demey, Ron; Peal, Alex. Series: Conservation International Rapid Assessment Program. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1HFDL; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 281 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Conservation International,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934151013
- ISBN
- 9781934151013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.41
€ 19.99
€ 17.41
Paperback. In 2011, despite continued developments in forecasting, tracking, and warning technology, the United States was hit by the deadliest tornado season in decades. This title examines the factors that contributed to the outcomes of such tornadoes as the mid-April outbreak that devastated communities in North Carolina. Num Pages: 102 pages, 10 tables, 10 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMG; RBP; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- American Meteorological Society United States
- Number of pages
- 102
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781878220257
- ISBN
- 9781878220257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.22
€ 25.99
€ 21.22
Hardcover. The concept of sustainable development is concerned with meeting such challenges as demand for energy, raw materials and goods arising from population growth. This book features papers on the study and interchange of ideas on the theory, technology, tools, methodology for the product life cycle within the framework of sustainable development. Editor(s): Hon, Bernard. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: RNU; TGP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860584275
- ISBN
- 9781860584275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 730.00
€ 730.00
Hardcover. Explores the management of risks faced by bioenergy projects and the potential benefits that they bring. Series: IMechE Event Publications. Num Pages: 220 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860584039
- ISBN
- 9781860584039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.90
€ 275.90
Hardcover. This text highlights the on-going need for emission reduction strategies and technologies in transport and off-highway (non-road) mobile machinery. Series: IMechE conference. Num Pages: 314 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583223
- ISBN
- 9781860583223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.47
€ 363.47
Hardcover. This text aims to enhance the awareness of the regulations, legislation and enforcement powers available to local authorities and other enforcement bodies in the area of noise and vibration. Num Pages: 58 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNXC; LNKJ; RNP; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 58
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583070
- ISBN
- 9781860583070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.78
€ 116.78
Hardcover. The media interest in the radioactive waste management industry has raised the role of surrounding issues. The papers in this volume have been written and brought together by a group of experts, each of whom deals with radioactive waste management on a daily basis. Series: IMechE Event Publications. Num Pages: 210 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860582769
- ISBN
- 9781860582769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.51
€ 270.51
Sixth International Conference on Turbocharging and Air Management Sys...
Pep (Professional Engineering Publishers)
Hardcover. The papers presented here text reflect the international scope of the subject with contributions from centres of excellence. Subjects covered include: computer-aided turbomachinery design system; a meanline prediction method for traditional turbine efficiency; and turbocharger design challenges. Num Pages: 360 pages, 260ill. BIC Classification: RNP; TGBN; THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860581502
- ISBN
- 9781860581502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.93
€ 362.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848217775
- ISBN
- 9781848217775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.60
€ 177.60
Hardback. This text addresses the common negative perception of polymer materials on the environment with a thorough analysis of what really occurs when industry and academia collaborate to find environmental solutions. The book examines the environmental and social effects of polymer materials and explains methods of quantifying environmental performance. Editor(s): Hamaide, Thierry; Deterre, Remi; Feller, Jean-Francois. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PNNP; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848216211
- ISBN
- 9781848216211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.86
€ 215.86
Hardback. This book addresses those involved in research or R&D. It introduces the principles of eco-innovation and the importance of the impact of their activity. This topic is considered in the context of natural and digital ecosystems powered by intelligent assistants (technology). Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848215566
- ISBN
- 9781848215566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.91
€ 169.91
Hardback. This work is an initial exploration of the relationship between scanning and sustainable development. In ten chapters, the authors examine the application, characteristics and implementation of scanning oriented toward sustainable development. Editor(s): Lesca, Nicolas. Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848212848
- ISBN
- 9781848212848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.13
€ 170.13
Hardback. Sustainable Geography recalls the system and laws of geographical space production, tackles the hardcore of geography and presents models and organizations through a regional analysis and the dynamics of territorial structures and methods. Num Pages: 420 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: RG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848211926
- ISBN
- 9781848211926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.79
€ 193.79
Hardback. After WWII, the United States of America proposed their way of life, based on an unlimited consumption of land, goods, and energy, as a model for the entire world. Nowadays, this expansionist model has reached its limits. This book provides a comprehensive study of the geographical basis of the American settlements, assuming that part of the U.S. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848211339
- ISBN
- 9781848211339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.25
€ 170.25
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Pub
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840643787
- ISBN
- 9781840643787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.29
€ 146.29
Hardback. Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management provides a series of cross-disciplinary approaches and methods which are exemplified by case studies from different parts of the world. Volume 18 looks at how cities and countries recover from catastrophic disasters with a specific focus on Asia. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786352965
- ISBN
- 9781786352965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.86
€ 113.86
Paperback. New Perspectives in Climate Change is a unique collection of articles that discuss key areas of research among academics in the field. These include the following: - Climate change adaptation - Vulnerability to and mitigation of climate change This collection provides an unparalleled insight into the subject of climate change Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 167 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608797
- ISBN
- 9781785608797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.87
€ 55.87
Paperback. New Perspectives in Global Environmental Disasters is a collection of articles that represent high levels of scholarship in emergent themes and key issues. These include the following: - Crisis management - Emergency planning - Community-based disaster management Series: Emerald Gems. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 166 x 240 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785608094
- ISBN
- 9781785608094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.87
€ 55.87
Hardback. This book offers global perspectives on institutions and regulations promoting sustainable economic growth in the Post 2015 development agenda. It addresses sustainability issues from multidisciplinary viewpoints. This second volume, focusing on The UN Global Compact, advances perspectives on the non-compulsory alternative to market regulations. Series Editor(s): Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN; KJG; RND. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785605581
- ISBN
- 9781785605581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.21
€ 147.21
Hardback. Ideas about sustainability have changed considerably since the Climate Change Convention was agreed in Rio de Janeiro 20 years ago. This volume re-examines the concept of sustainability and considers what issues are now considered pertinent around the world. Series: Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RND; RNK; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785604454
- ISBN
- 9781785604454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. Food insecurity can result from various events. While an adequate food supply is necessary, when food is abundant the entitlement to food is limited by endowments, the ability to trade, and potential transfers. This volume considers trends in economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, income and other policies that shape food security. Series: Frontiers of Economics and Globalization. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KCM; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785602153
- ISBN
- 9781785602153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.53
€ 120.53
The UN Global Compact: Fair Competition and Environmental and Labour J...
Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez (Ed.)
Hardcover. Since the launch of the UN Global Compact, over 12,000 organisations worldwide have voluntarily adopted and promoted its values and Ten Principles. This edited volume brings together international contributions that explore specific implications for business from managerial, legal, behavioural and sociological perspectives. Editor(s): Gonzalez-Perez, Maria-Alejandra; Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KJG; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412951
- ISBN
- 9781784412951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.87
€ 137.87
Hardcover. This volume presents papers which address both individual and societal levels of environment in relation to disability and shed new light on the processes involved with creating or modifying these environmental supports or barriers. Editor(s): Altman, Barbara Mandell; Barnartt, Sharon N. Series: Research in Social Science and Disability. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412630
- ISBN
- 9781784412630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.87
€ 145.87