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The environment
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
€ 162.49
€ 162.49
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
€ 143.75
€ 143.75
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
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€ 21.95
€ 23.99
€ 21.95
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
€ 77.04€ 59.66
€ 77.04
€ 59.66
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
€ 26.99€ 25.12
€ 26.99
€ 25.12
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€ 30.39
€ 35.99
€ 30.39
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€ 26.79
€ 31.99
€ 26.79
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
€ 52.09€ 48.32
€ 52.09
€ 48.32
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€ 24.41
€ 30.99
€ 24.41
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
€ 96.26
€ 96.26
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
€ 219.78
€ 219.78
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
€ 116.52
€ 116.52
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
€ 146.78
€ 146.78
Hardcover. This reference source on water efficiency in buildings provides comprehensive and up-to-date information. Both multi-disciplinary and practical, it signposts current knowledge, innovation, expertise and evidence on an important subject which is high in the resource management debate. Editor(s): Adeyeye, Kemi. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNFD; TNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 252 x 19. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118456576
- ISBN
- 9781118456576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.59
€ 118.59
hardcover. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: RGCP; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc Australia
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118640609
- ISBN
- 9781118640609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.09
€ 79.09
Hardcover. This book is designed for first- and second-year university students (and their instructors) in earth science, environmental science, and physical geography degree programmes worldwide. The summaries at the end of each section constitute essential reading for policy makers and planners. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 286 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118708521
- ISBN
- 9781118708521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.49
€ 190.49
Hardcover. The book focuses on the role of advanced materials in the food, water and environmental applications. The monitoring of harmful organisms and toxicants in water, food and beverages is mainly discussed in the respective chapters. Editor(s): Tiwari, Ashutosh; Syvajarvi, Mikael. Series: Advanced Material Series. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN; TDCT; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118773437
- ISBN
- 9781118773437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.49
€ 216.49
Paperback. A Companion to American Environmental History gathers together a comprehensive collection of over 30 essays that examine the evolving and diverse field of American environmental history by combining a complete historiography with the most recent research and trends. Editor(s): Sackman, Douglas Cazaux. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 696 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118791417
- ISBN
- 9781118791417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Hardcover. Over 7 billion people demand water from resources that the changing climate is making more and more difficult to harness. Water scarcity and shortage are increasingly common and conditions are becoming more extreme. Series: Challenges in Water Management Series. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118793909
- ISBN
- 9781118793909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.25
€ 147.25
Hardcover. Num Pages: 438 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 239 x 25. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd Australia
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118795330
- ISBN
- 9781118795330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.58
€ 113.58
Hardback. Editor(s): Redden, Robert; Yadav, Shyam Singh; Maxted, Nigel; Ehsan Dulloo, Mohammad; Guarino, Luigi; Smith, Paul. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 254 x 24. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118854334
- ISBN
- 9781118854334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.30
€ 214.30
Hardback. Pandemics, epidemics and food borne diseases have become one of the key challenges for contemporary global society. The central claim of Pathological Lives is that any solution offered to these kinds of emerging and often communicable diseases requires a broad-based geographical scrutiny. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: RGC; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118997598
- ISBN
- 9781118997598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.04
€ 79.04
Hardcover. Uncertainties are pervasive in natural hazards, and it is crucial to develop robust and meaningful approaches to characterize and communicate uncertainties to inform modeling efforts. In this monograph we provide a broad, cross-disciplinary overview of issues relating to uncertainties faced in natural hazard and risk assessment. Editor(s): Riley, Karin; Webley, Peter; Thompson, Matthew. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119027867
- ISBN
- 9781119027867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.41
€ 165.41