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The environment
Hardback. Northeast Utilities Company adopted a new competitive strategy in the mid-1980s. Curtailing outlays on nuclear operations meant high risk that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would close the plants because of prolonged outages. This is just what happened in 1996. This book describes ten years of corporate performance preceding the shutdown. Num Pages: 176 pages, 4 line illus. 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691119946
- ISBN
- 9780691119946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.58
€ 100.58
Paperback. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691083025
- ISBN
- 9780691083025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.90€ 64.13
€ 82.90
€ 64.13
Paperback. Argues that the Earth is confronting a disaster in the making - an ecological crisis that, if left unresolved, could lead to mass extinction on the scale of that which killed the dinosaurs. This book reviews evidence for this "biodiversity crisis"�', showing that species are dying out at an unnaturally rapid rate. Illustrator(s): Wynne, Patricia J. Num Pages: 240 pages, 36 line illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSAD; PSAK; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691050096
- ISBN
- 9780691050096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.43
€ 37.99
€ 27.43
Hardback. BIC Classification: RN. Dimension: 174 x 216. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520292246
- ISBN
- 9780520292246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. Explores the remarkable diversity of life in this harsh yet fragile quarter of the Golden State. This book illuminates how that diversity, created by drought and heat, has evolved with climate change since the Ice Ages. It also takes the measure of the ecological condition of these deserts, presenting issues of conservation and restoration. Num Pages: 384 pages, 285 color illustrations, 40 line illustrations, 14 maps, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RNC; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780520251458
- ISBN
- 9780520251458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. Provides a history of environmentalism in Israel, interviewing hundreds of experts and activists who have made it their mission to keep the country's remarkable development sustainable amid a century of political and cultural turmoil. Num Pages: 564 pages, 35 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HBT; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520234284
- ISBN
- 9780520234284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.09
€ 52.99
€ 38.09
Hardback. A pioneer in international conservation and wildlife ecology, Raymond Dasmann published his first book "Environmental Conservation", when the term 'environment' was little known and 'conservation' to most people simply meant keeping or storing. This work gives an account of how Dasmann's thinking developed around issues that are important today. Num Pages: 269 pages, 19 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; RNB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520229785
- ISBN
- 9780520229785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48
Paperback. Tells how aboriginal Americans and then early Spanish and Mexican immigrants contrived to use and share the available water and how American settlers, arriving in ever-increasing numbers after the Gold Rush, transformed California into the home of the nation's preeminent water seekers. Num Pages: 832 pages, 94 b/w photographs, 25 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; HBJK; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 226 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520224568
- ISBN
- 9780520224568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.07
€ 41.99
€ 30.07
Hardcover. In the past two decades young people, environmentalists, church activists, leftists, and others have mobilized against nuclear energy. This book compares the rise and fall of these protest movements in Germany and the United States, illuminating the relationship between national political structures and collective action. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; JPWF; RNF; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520078130
- ISBN
- 9780520078130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.77€ 49.07
€ 62.77
€ 49.07
Paperback. Bakker's classic of ecological science now includes three new chapters on Southern California which make the book more useful than ever. Striking new photographs illustrate the diversity of life, climate, and geological formation. Num Pages: 512 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520049482
- ISBN
- 9780520049482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.82
€ 33.99
€ 24.82
Hardback. This volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the uses of chromium, its sources and occurrence in the air, water and soils. It gives a detailed and expert description of chromium chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and known health effects. Editor(s): Nriagu, Professor Jerome O.; Nieboer, Evert. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 572 pages, index. BIC Classification: PNF; PSBT; RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471856436
- ISBN
- 9780471856436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 370.98
€ 370.98
Hardcover. Drawn from over 14 years of engineering and scientific experience, this is a comprehensive review of important approaches to hazardous waste management. The book deals with all major technical areas in this field and takes a historical view of the evaluation of US regulations and policy. Num Pages: 532 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNXC; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 34. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471822684
- ISBN
- 9780471822684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 411.92
€ 411.92
Hardback. Exploring the scope and diversity of microbial effects on plant-herbivore relationships, this book takes a "net effects" perspective throughout - elucidating the patterns in these interactions by comparing their net effects on either the plant or the herbivore. Editor(s): Barbosa, Pedro; Krischik, Vera A.; Jones, Clive G. Num Pages: 530 pages, 1. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471613244
- ISBN
- 9780471613244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 513.36
€ 513.36
Hardcover. Designed for both students and practicing professionals, it addresses critical issues of water quality, focusing on the illustration and application of both hydrologic and economic water management techniques. Stresses applications using worked examples, case studies and problems. Num Pages: 528 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 37. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471571353
- ISBN
- 9780471571353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.92
€ 224.92
Hardcover. This study focuses not only on various methods of sampling and analyzing gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere but also stresses an understanding of the chemical and physical processes that occur. It evaluates current measurement methods, reports on recent research and surveys future issues. Editor(s): Nriagu, Professor Jerome O. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 560 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471548980
- ISBN
- 9780471548980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 431.61
€ 431.61
Hardcover. In The Whole Worlda s Watching the authors explain how money can be channeled into the technology that will preserve the lifestyles we currently enjoy and create a new era of economic growth. This is a book that proposes real, concrete solutions. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KFF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471499817
- ISBN
- 9780471499817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.65
€ 40.99
€ 31.65
Hardcover. The challenges facing groundwater scientists and engineers today demand expertise in a wide variety of disciplines-geology, hydraulics, geochemistry, geophysics, and biology. Num Pages: 656 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RN; TBJ; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 168 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471384779
- ISBN
- 9780471384779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.92
€ 224.92
Hardcover. Authoritative, comprehensive, accessible-the definitive guide to a new approach in environmental policy Emissions Trading: Environmental Policy's New Approach presents the work of an outstanding group of contributors on the successes and limitations of this new and exciting incentive-based tool for reducing environmental pollutants. Editor(s): Kosobud, Richard F. Series: National Association of Manufacturers S. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KJ; LBBP; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc Dublin, Ireland
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471355045
- ISBN
- 9780471355045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.70
€ 167.70
Hardcover. Up-to-date coverage and a unique, multidisciplinary approach The ongoing effort to protect our valuable ground-water resources necessarily involves scientists and engineers from many disciplines. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 262 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471348528
- ISBN
- 9780471348528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.19
€ 197.19
Hardcover. PREPARE FOR THE PARTNERSHIPS OF THE FUTURE This invaluable guide through the complex but highly worthwhile partnering between public and private entities in developing and constructing a wide range of building projects offers objective, comprehensive information integral to both the public and private partners. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD; KFFH; KJL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471333678
- ISBN
- 9780471333678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.12
€ 211.12