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Hardback. Energy Economics presents a body of researches on China's carbon dioxide emissions, as studied by the Center for Energy & Environmental Policy Research (CEEP). The text discusses the origins of the country's carbon emissions, the various impact factors involved, and proposed policies for emission reduction. Editor(s): Wei, Yiming G.; Liu, Lancui; Wu, Gang; Zou, Lele. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNB; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642138461
- ISBN
- 9783642138461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
hardcover. This volume is based on the MADAM Project which has been carried out over a ten year period in the mangroves of north Brazil. Written by experts, the book is richly illustrated and successfully integrates natural and social sciences. Editor(s): Saint-Paul, Ulrich; Schneider, Horacio. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 420 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP; PSTS; RNF; RNKH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642134562
- ISBN
- 9783642134562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.07
€ 252.07
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
Hardback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; PSTL; RNU; TCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 958.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642134395
- ISBN
- 9783642134395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.40
€ 197.40
Hardback. This book has been written on the basis of the research done between 2008 and 2010 as part of the European Commission funded FREIGHTVISION project. The aim of the project was to design a long term vision for European freight transport in 2050. Editor(s): Helmreich, Stephan; Keller, Hartmut. Num Pages: 365 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; KJMV5; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642133701
- ISBN
- 9783642133701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.91
€ 195.91
Hardback. This book provides important and valuable insights into the genesis of tropical cyclones. It is based on scientific findings from the performance of satellite data processing and a series of scientific marine expeditions to the tropics. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 604 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1242.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642132957
- ISBN
- 9783642132957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.78
€ 199.78
Hardback. The purpose of this book is to highlight the ways and means of efficiently reducing global warming through the forestry options in Bangladesh, with the implications of CDM. The book emphasizes the role of the biomass in the CDM forestry projects. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 100 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642132520
- ISBN
- 9783642132520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Hardback. This book contains papers presented at the 2010 meeting of the 4th International ISKA. It covers karst hydrogeology and investigations, karst landscape and ecosystems, human interaction with karst environments, and engineering geology in karst areas. Editor(s): Andreo, Bartolome; Carrasco, Francisco; Duran Valsero, Juan Jose; LaMoreaux, James W. Series: Environmental Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 546 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124853
- ISBN
- 9783642124853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.57
€ 253.57
Hardback. This book presents studies and model cases that detail the progress and dynamics of research based on Darwinian theories and sheds light on its implications in the context of current biodiversity crises. It shows evolution in action. Editor(s): Glaubrecht, Matthias. Num Pages: 611 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1181.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 611
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124242
- ISBN
- 9783642124242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.14
€ 254.14
Hardback. This thorough, up-to-date overview of wastes accumulating at mine sites deals comprehensively with sulfidic mine wastes, mine water, tailings, cyanidation wastes of gold-silver ores, radioactive wastes of uranium ores, and wastes of phosphate and potash ores. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124181
- ISBN
- 9783642124181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.52
€ 290.52
Hardback. This book examines linkages between environmental change and forced migration, presenting case studies of responses to climate and other environmental changes and examining the role of environmental change among the factors that lead to a decision to migrate. Editor(s): Afifi, Tamer; Jager, Professor Jill. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642124150
- ISBN
- 9783642124150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20
Hardback. This book presents the up-to-date research and information regarding the origins, chemistry, fate and health impacts of airborne particulate matter in urban areas. The book addresses this topic in a comprehensive and multidisciplinary manner. Editor(s): Zereini, Fathi; Wiseman, Clare L. S. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 656 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1124.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642122774
- ISBN
- 9783642122774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.75
€ 253.75
Hardback. This interdisciplinary approach explores how adaptive capacity builds environmental governance in complex social-ecological systems. Cutting-edge theoretical developments are presented, in addition to empirical case studies from water, fisheries, forestry, as well as geographic settings. Editor(s): Armitage, Derek; Plummer, Ryan. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGC; RGL; RNF; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642121937
- ISBN
- 9783642121937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.69
€ 195.69
Hardback. Covers a description and evaluation of nuclear fission power generation. This title also covers the nuclear fuel cycle, from the extraction of natural uranium from ore mines, uranium conversion and enrichment up to the fabrication of fuel elements for the cores of various types of fission reactors. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; RNQ; THK; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642119897
- ISBN
- 9783642119897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.99
€ 196.99
Hardback. This book examines the reduction of combustion gases in vehicles. It discusses technological solutions as well as the consequences of international legislation and their effects on the environmental and climate protection in the area of the mobility. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TJF; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642119750
- ISBN
- 9783642119750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
Paperback. This Report compiles the essential indicators needed to assess the climate evolution. The report explains the most important facts and indicators, shows the data for all important regions of the world and comments on the data with a focus on the key players. Num Pages: 98 pages, 75 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KCP; RNPG; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642118722
- ISBN
- 9783642118722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.65
€ 65.65
Hardback. This book advocates a fish quota based on holistic ecosystem modeling and also a plan for sustainable management of the Baltic Sea, which accounts for production of prey and predatory fish, professional and recreational fishing, and fish cage farm production. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 396 pages, 144 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKF; RNKH; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642115615
- ISBN
- 9783642115615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.02
€ 202.02
Hardback. Megacity development and the inherent risks and opportunities for humans and the environment is a theme of growing urgency in the 21st century. Focusing on Latin America where urbanization is most advanced, this book studies the complexity of a mega-urban system and explores interrelations between sectors and issues. Editor(s): Heinrichs, Dirk; Krellenberg, Kerstin; Hansjurgens, Bernd; Martinez, Francisco. Num Pages: 392 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642115431
- ISBN
- 9783642115431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Hardback. This book details actinide nano research. Coverage includes the formation of actinide nano-particles, their properties and structure, and environmental behavior of colloids and nanopartices related to the safe disposal of nuclear wastes. Editor(s): Kalmykov, Stepan N.; Denecke, Melissa A. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PNRL; RBGK; RNQ; TBN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642114311
- ISBN
- 9783642114311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.68
€ 196.68
Flexible Ridesharing: New Opportunities and Service Concepts for Susta...
Handke, Volker, Jonuschat, Helga
Hardcover. Although ridesharing options have been discussed since many years, internet and smartphones provide completeley new opportunities to find ridesharing partners today. This book deals with our efforts on implementing flexible internet- and phone-based ridesharing services with a focus on the users' perspective, their demands and acceptance limits. Num Pages: 118 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642113444
- ISBN
- 9783642113444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. Editor(s): Wellnitz, Joerg; Subic, A. J.; Leary, Martin. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107962
- ISBN
- 9783642107962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.39
€ 250.39
Hardback. This book reviews methods used by universities worldwide to inform and educate students and the public on climate change. It introduces projects and communication strategies for raising awareness in students and stakeholders, and documents ongoing initiatives. Editor(s): Leal Filho, Walter. Series: Climate Change Management. Num Pages: 292 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KCN; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642107504
- ISBN
- 9783642107504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.82
€ 199.82
Hardback. The warming climate will cause the drying up of the water resources in semi-arid and arid regions. This book proposes investment in the development of new water resources and changing the natural environments while educating the local populations. Editor(s): Issar, Arie S. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642106392
- ISBN
- 9783642106392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.82
€ 130.82
Hardback. This book examines the effect of human activities on atmospheric ozone. It details the role of remote sensing techniques in understanding the effects of human activities on atmospheric ozone as well as in the development of social and political awareness. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 703 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 170 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1268.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 703
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642103339
- ISBN
- 9783642103339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.73
€ 255.73
Paperback. This book reviews all information known about ice ages in a scientific format. It explores theories and makes comparisons, providing an independent and complete summary of the latest data on ice ages. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; RBKC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
- 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
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642100512
- ISBN
- 9783642100512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 226.45
€ 226.45