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Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.69
€ 194.69
Recent Accomplishments in Applied Forest Economics Research
. Ed(S): Helles, Finn; Strange, N.; Wichmann,...
hardcover. Comprises eighteen papers, dealing with the application of economics in forest resource management, wood processing industry and the forest products markets. Many different analytical methods are represented, for example, deterministic and stochastic analysis, single and multi-objective decision making, discounting, simulation, and more. Editor(s): Helles, Finn; Strange, N.; Wichmann, Lars. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402011276
- ISBN
- 9781402011276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.01
€ 188.01
Hardback. Talks about the quantitative approach to multi-objective forest planning. The topics and methodologies discussed in this book include: measurement of preferences, multiple criteria decision analysis, use of GIS to support multi-objective forest management, heuristic optimization, spatial optimisation, and measurement of non-wood forest outputs. Editor(s): Pukkala, Timo. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010972
- ISBN
- 9781402010972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.08
€ 191.08
Hardback. Proceedings of the Fifth Symposium on the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP), Pensacola Beach, Florida, U.S.A., April 24- 27, 2001 Editor(s): Melzian, Brian D.; Engle, Virginia; Sandhu, Shabeg S.; McAlister, Malissa (The Council of State Governments, Lexington, Kentucky, USA). Num Pages: 408 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1074.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSES
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010897
- ISBN
- 9781402010897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010682
- ISBN
- 9781402010682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Environmental Aspects of Converting CW Facilities to Peaceful Purposes
. Ed(S): McGuire, Raymond; Compton, John C.
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Spiez, Switzerland, April 1999 Editor(s): McGuire, Raymond; Compton, John C. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009976
- ISBN
- 9781402009976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.84
€ 66.84
Environmental Aspects of Converting CW Facilities to Peaceful Purposes
. Ed(S): McGuire, Raymond R.; Compton, John C...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Spiez, Switzerland, April 1999 Editor(s): McGuire, Raymond R.; Compton, John C. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RN; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009969
- ISBN
- 9781402009969
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Condition: New
€ 69.40
€ 69.40
Hardback. The location of hazardous waste facilities can be approached in different ways. This book describes various approaches in terms of the institutions involved and the arguments that are accepted, allowing lessons to be drawn on the practice of hazardous waste siting in general. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 520 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNT. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009693
- ISBN
- 9781402009693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.60
€ 244.60
Hardback. The PILOT is a tool that enables you to find measures to environmentally improve your product within a short time. The instructions given are formulated in the language of product design and can be implemented directly in product development. It can be applied always when you are aiming at ECODESIGN solutions to environmentally improve products. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 99 pages, 431 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 99
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009655
- ISBN
- 9781402009655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.50
€ 64.50
Innovative Approaches to the On-site Assessment and Remediation of Con...
. Ed(S): Reible, Danny D.; Demnerova, Katerin...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic from 24 May to 2 June 2001 Editor(s): Reible, Danny D.; Demnerova, Katerina. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009570
- ISBN
- 9781402009570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 190.47
€ 190.47
Innovative Approaches to the On-Site Assessment and Remediation of Con...
. Ed(S): Reible, Danny D.; Demnerova, Katerin...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic from 24 May to 2 June 2001 Editor(s): Reible, Danny D.; Demnerova, Katerina. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009563
- ISBN
- 9781402009563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Hardback. Presents an analysis of various aspects of air temperature and atmospheric precipitation variability over a period of instrumental observation in the Arctic. This book offers the climatology of the studied elements with seasonal resolution for the period 1951-1990. It is intended for those with a general interest in field of meteorology. Translator(s): Kearns, John. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTN; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009525
- ISBN
- 9781402009525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
Hardback. Analyses the knowledge, beliefs and behaviours that comprise the environmental attitudes of young people in the Asia-Pacific region and the cultural, political and educational contexts that have shaped them. Editor(s): Fien, John; Yencken, David; Sykes, Helen. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns & Prospects. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1M; JNKD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009440
- ISBN
- 9781402009440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.90
€ 126.90
Hardback. Gives a representation of landscape ecology. Both the theoretical basis and practical application of landscape ecology are considered. This book is useful for landscape planners, managers, conservationists and architects, biologists and geographers, colleges, universities, authorities, and those interested in ecological issues. Editor(s): Bastian, Olaf; Steinhardt, Uta. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009198
- ISBN
- 9781402009198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.83
€ 250.83
Hardback. Deals with the challenges posed by the transformation of society towards much-needed sustainability. This book deals with the local features of this change, but seen in a global context. It examines two cases - the municipalities of Linkoping and A..tvidaberg - both Swedish, to expose alternative types of choices for local communities involved. Editor(s): Svedin, Uno; Aniansson, Britt Hagerhall. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KCM; RNU. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009051
- ISBN
- 9781402009051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on An Evaluation of Progress in Coastal Policies at the National Level: A Transatlantic and Euro-Mediterranean Perspective held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 4-6 July 2001 Editor(s): Sain, Biliana Cicin; Pavlin, Igor; Belfiore, Stefano. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; JPQB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008887
- ISBN
- 9781402008887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.95
€ 192.95
Hardback. Applies a sustainable development framework to the planning and managing of an intermediate size city in a developing region of a developing nation, and assesses the potential of such a framework to effectively guide the city's development. This work identifies issues and recommends approaches to assist local governments to enhance their capacity. Editor(s): Romanos, Michael; Auffrey, Christopher. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMT; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008184
- ISBN
- 9781402008184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.89
€ 193.89
Hardback. Does money blur perspectives for a better life? This book presents new indicators of the social, economic and ecological impacts of our lifestyles and production techniques. It opens the dialogue between hostile camps of economists and environmentalists, data producers and users, and scientists and policy makers. Editor(s): Bartelmus, Peter. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008146
- ISBN
- 9781402008146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardback. Contains studies on the economics of sustainable energy in agriculture. This book focuses on the economic aspects of land use and the competition for land, both for food production and dedicated energy crops. It is of interest to economists, agronomists, energy experts, and politicians. Editor(s): Ierland, E. C. van; Lansink, Alfons Oude. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007859
- ISBN
- 9781402007859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Microorganisms in Plant Conservation and Biodiversity
. Ed(S): Sivasithamparam, K.; Dixon, K.W.; Ba...
Hardback. Plant conservation is recognised as an outstanding global priority. This book addresses the role of microorganisms in conservation - both their support functions and deleterious roles in ecosystem processes and species survival. It highlights how microbial diversity is, itself, under threat from the many and pervasive influences of man. Editor(s): Sivasithamparam, K.; Dixon, K.W.; Barrett, R.L. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007804
- ISBN
- 9781402007804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.76
€ 194.76