The environment
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The environment
Hardcover. Global climate change creates new challenges in particular for cities and regions. As centres of human activity they are especially vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adapting to a changing climate requires dealing with multiple uncertainties and complexity in order to allow proactive action. Editor(s): Knieling, Jorg. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118451717
- ISBN
- 9781118451717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.93
€ 144.93
Hardcover. Invasive species have a critical and growing effect upon natural areas. They can modify, degrade, or destroy wildland ecosystem structure and function, and reduce native biodiversity. Landscape-level solutions are needed to address these problems. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Hoddle, Mark; Heinz, Kevin M.; Wagner, David L.; Blossey, Bernd; Causton, Charlotte; Marks, Christian O.; Warner, Keith Douglas. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; RNKH; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 192 x 22. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118392591
- ISBN
- 9781118392591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.07
€ 115.07
Hardcover. Biomass is a renewable resource whose utilization has received great attention due to environmental considerations and the increasing demands of energy worldwide. This volume discusses the environmental impacts and social concerns of energy production in its various forms, offering comprehensive coverage of the many available biofuels. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; THX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118233719
- ISBN
- 9781118233719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.99
€ 217.99
Paperback. A public health approach to the US food system Introduction to the US Food System: Public Health, Environment, and Equity is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that offers students an overview of today's US food system, with particular focus on the food system's interrelationships with public health, the environment, equity, and society. Editor(s): Neff, Roni. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNAC; MBN; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118063385
- ISBN
- 9781118063385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.45
€ 94.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 209 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Field Museum of Natural History,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982841952
- ISBN
- 9780982841952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.02
€ 30.99
€ 24.02
Hardback. This volume outlines the Islamic view of the cosmic order and reviews the ways an Islamic world view can be interpreted, reassessed and applied to such environmental problems as pollution and water scarcity. Series: Harvard Centre for the Study of World Religions / Religions of the world & ecology. Num Pages: 632 pages, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRH; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 244 x 42. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454397
- ISBN
- 9780945454397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.94€ 47.35
€ 51.94
€ 47.35
Paperback. Examines the ecological crisis and Confucianism from three perspectives: historical, describing Confucianism's views on nature, ethics and cosmology; dialogical, linking Confucianism to other traditions; and examination of engaged Confucianism, looking at its involvement in ecological issues. Editor(s): Tucker, Mary E.; Berthrong, John. Series: Religions of the World and Ecology. Num Pages: 422 pages, 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKN1; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454168
- ISBN
- 9780945454168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.44
€ 31.99
€ 26.44
hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Maryland Historical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780938420750
- ISBN
- 9780938420750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.81
€ 35.99
€ 29.81
Paperback. Despite deepening poverty and environmental degradation throughout rural Latin America, Mayan peasant farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, are creating an environmental and economic success by growing organic coffee. This book provides an insight into how this coffee is grown, harvested, processed, and marketed to consumers in the North. Series: Ohio RIS Latin America Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 1KL; KNAC; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896802476
- ISBN
- 9780896802476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.05
€ 27.05
Paperback. Written by the practicing archaeologists, this book presents the proceedings of the Conservation Theme at the Congress, held in Washington, DC, 22-26 June 2003. Organised according to the topics, the papers address concerns, approaches, and developments at specific sites and in broader regions. Editor(s): Agnew, Neville; Bridgland, Janet. Series: Getty Conservation Institute Symposium Proceedings S. Num Pages: 336 pages, 67 b&w illustrations, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HD; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892368266
- ISBN
- 9780892368266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.82€ 54.20
€ 76.82
€ 54.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780875807577
- ISBN
- 9780875807577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.71
€ 23.99
€ 23.71
Paperback. A complete guide to the plants and animals of ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Num Pages: 288 pages, 69 illus. 204 figs. Table. 3 charts. BIC Classification: PSPF; RGM; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780874515091
- ISBN
- 9780874515091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.39
€ 34.99
€ 27.39
Hardback. Provides a platform for knowledge exchange between different disciplines and for learning from both theory and practice in the context of tourism and climate change. This book examines subjects as diverse as: the European hotel sector; the North American cruise tourism industry; and, New Zealand youth hostels and campervans. Editor(s): Schott, Christian. Series Editor(s): Jafari, Jafar; Cai, Liping. Series: Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857246196
- ISBN
- 9780857246196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.93
€ 141.93
Hardcover. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities. This title provides 19 case studies, from 13 countries and regions in Asia, that highlight different aspects of CCA-DRR entry points. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1F; RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857244857
- ISBN
- 9780857244857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.44
€ 160.44
Hardback. Whilst it is impossible to make resistant urban growth, resilience is becoming more widely accepted and urban systems must be resilient enough to cope with the climate related hazards. This book highlights the issues of resilience through regional, national, city and community-based studies. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Sharma, Anshu. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243195
- ISBN
- 9780857243195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.37
€ 131.37
Hardcover. Intends to locate justice in a workable and sustainable way within the community, introducing 'Sustainable Justice' as a key concept. This title examines three key concepts which need to be understood for the management of flexible and fluid society, namely Sustainability, Justice and Community. Editor(s): Leonard, Liam; Kenny, Paula. Series Editor(s): Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Ecopolitics. Num Pages: 168 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243010
- ISBN
- 9780857243010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.82
€ 116.82
Hardcover. Lagoons are characterized by an essential quality of uncertainty for use in resource management: these are physically vulnerable to various influences from not only the environment but also the adjacent marine and terrestrial areas. This book presents a variety of lessons learned from case studies from Asian countries (India, Japan and Thailand). Series Editor(s): Srinivas, Hari; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, fig. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857241634
- ISBN
- 9780857241634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.20
€ 117.20
Hardback. Analyzes global economic forecasts and the United Nations pattern of philanthropy Editor(s): Cahill, Kevin M. Series: International Humanitarian Affairs. Num Pages: 180 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS; KCJ; MJCJ; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780823250172
- ISBN
- 9780823250172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.52
€ 86.52
Paperback. Is nature undergoing fundamental change? What role does nature play in theological ethics? How might ethical deliberation proceed without nature in the future? This book brings leading natural and social scientists into conversation with prominent Christian theologians and ethicists to wrestle collectively with difficult questions. Editor(s): Albertson, David. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823230709
- ISBN
- 9780823230709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.14
€ 52.14
Hardback. With a fresh, transdisciplinary approach, this title aims to probe the possibility of a green shift radical enough to permeate the ancient roots of our sensibility and the social sources of our practice. It explores our sense of how to proceed in the face of an ecological crisis that demands fresh thinking and acting. Editor(s): Kearns, Laurel; Keller, Catherine. Series: Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquia S. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLP5; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 44. Weight in Grams: 989.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780823227457
- ISBN
- 9780823227457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.65
€ 125.65