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Paperback. This book examines strong-motion networks around the globe, covering issues related to designing, maintaining and disseminating information. It details projects carried out within the context of arrays deployed for seismic risk studies in metropolitan areas. Editor(s): Akkar, Sinan; Gulkan, Polat; Eck, Torild van. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHVG; RBP; RNR; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734791
- ISBN
- 9789400734791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Wildfires are likely to become more extensive and more severe with global warming. This book explores the effects of altered fire regimes on landscape, dominant species, plants, animals and human communities. The discussion includes fire management policies. Editor(s): McKenzie, Donald; Miller, Carol; Falk, Donald A. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 332 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734814
- ISBN
- 9789400734814
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Condition: New
€ 194.50
€ 194.50
Paperback. This, the fourth of six volumes that review the hypotrichs, a major group of the spirotrichs, covers the Gonostomatidae, the Kahliellidae, and a number of further taxa of unknown position in the hypotrichs. The book collates data from a vast array of sources. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 756 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSV; PSVS; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1041.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 756
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734920
- ISBN
- 9789400734920
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Condition: New
€ 375.50
€ 375.50
Paperback. Chile's range of environments, from the neotropics to the temperate sub-Antarctic, makes it a key marker of evolutionary patterns in flora. Focusing on botany/systematics, geography and biogeographical analysis, this book thoroughly updates the subject. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; RGM; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735040
- ISBN
- 9789400735040
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Condition: New
€ 283.24
€ 283.24
Paperback. This summary of the findings of the INFRADEM project to estimate the effects of demographic change on infrastructure demand focuses on Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany. Its multidisciplinary studies employed a broad range of methods. Editor(s): Kronenberg, Tobias; Kuckshinrichs, Wilhelm. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, 31 black & white tables, 7 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JHBD; KCN; RGCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735217
- ISBN
- 9789400735217
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Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Paperback. This book focuses on multiple aspects of the archaeological investigation on Neanderthal lifeways. It arose from the results of an international congress in honor of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the famous Neanderthal fossils. Editor(s): Conard, Nicholas J.; Richter, Jurgen. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; HD; JHM; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 768.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735255
- ISBN
- 9789400735255
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Condition: New
€ 163.04
€ 163.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Toth, Ferenc L. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 637 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; LNKJ; RBG; RNPG; RNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 991.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 637
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735439
- ISBN
- 9789400735439
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Condition: New
€ 252.90
€ 252.90
Spatial Analysis and Modeling in Geographical Transformation Process
. Ed(S): Murayama, Yuji; Thapa, Rajesh Bahadu...
Paperback. With the surge in available spatial data from sources such as GPS and remote sensing, spatial analysis is becoming more important than ever. This volume provides a comprehensive discussion of spatial analysis methodologies related to human settlements. Editor(s): Murayama, Yuji; Thapa, Rajesh Bahadur. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RGW; RNU; RP; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735460
- ISBN
- 9789400735460
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Condition: New
€ 194.26
€ 194.26
Paperback. Climate change and transformations in economy and agriculture will have a major impact on the Baltic region. Focusing on coastal zones, this book addresses these changes, their consequences, practical challenges and adaptation strategies and measures. Editor(s): Schernewski, Gerald; Hofstede, Jacobus; Neumann, Thomas. Series: Coastal Research Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 1DVU; RGBP; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735798
- ISBN
- 9789400735798
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Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Environmental Change and Agricultural Sustainability in the Mekong Del...
. Ed(S): Stewart, Mart A.; Coclanis, Peter A.
Paperback. Comprising selected material from a 2010 conference held in the delta itself, the papers assembled in this volume include much technical information and offer a full range of perspectives on the environmental and sustainability issues in this sensitive region. Editor(s): Stewart, Mart A.; Coclanis, Peter A. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMV; RNF; RNU; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736115
- ISBN
- 9789400736115
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Condition: New
€ 195.83
€ 195.83
Paperback. This is a compendium of the latest knowledge and state-of-the-art in the field of cities' resilience and adaptation to climate change. This unique volume contains the proceedings of the first world congress of its kind. Editor(s): Otto-Zimmermann, Konrad. Series: Local Sustainability. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGC; RNPG; RNU; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 857.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736122
- ISBN
- 9789400736122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 285.74
€ 285.74
Paperback. Avoiding potentially catastrophic impacts of global warming means changing the current 3% CO2 global emission growth rate to a 1 - 3% declining rate. This book assesses the mitigation challenge, and considers ways to protect the planet from climate change. Editor(s): Princiotta, Frank. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 420 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 658.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736160
- ISBN
- 9789400736160
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Condition: New
€ 250.71
€ 250.71
Paperback. This analysis of the relationship between socio-economic trends and natural resource amenities focuses on the inter-mountain West of the USA, but its strong empiricism makes it a valuable resource for rural development, sociology and demography researchers. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSTS; RGC; RNF; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 284.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736351
- ISBN
- 9789400736351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 192.97
€ 192.97
Integrating Agriculture, Conservation and Ecotourism: Examples from th...
. Ed(S): Campbell, W. Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Sil...
Paperback. This book provides concise reviews of current important and complex issues in agroecology. It identifies inadequacies, errors and gaps in knowledge that may hinder or oppose effective progress toward improving sustainability. Editor(s): Campbell, W. Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Silvia. Series: Issues in Agroecology -- Present Status and Future Prospectus. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; PSAF; RNF; RNK; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736474
- ISBN
- 9789400736474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.38
€ 194.38
Hydrological, Socioeconomic and Ecological Impacts of the North Atlant...
. Ed(S): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, R...
Paperback. The impact of the NAO on northern Europe has been reviewed in detail, but no work has been done for the Mediterranean, which is the other key area impacted by the NAO. This multidisciplinary work assesses the phenomenon's impact on the Mediterranean region. Editor(s): Vicente-Serrano, Sergio M.; Trigo, Ricardo Machado. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PSAF; RB; RGB; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736481
- ISBN
- 9789400736481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Drinking Water Treatment: Focusing on Appropriate Technology and Susta...
. Ed(S): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi
paperback. This book examines four sustainable drinking water treatment technologies that are simple, non-energy intensive, inexpensive and easy to maintain: solar pasteurization, membrane desalination, natural filtration (riverbank filtration), and solar distillation. Editor(s): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBK; RN; TN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736535
- ISBN
- 9789400736535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 182.88
€ 182.88
Paperback. Adaptation will be necessary if the risks posed by climate change are to managed. This book details cases from sectors and regions in developed nations where specific adaptation measures have been identified, implemented and evaluated. Editor(s): Ford, James D.; Berrang-Ford, Lea. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736658
- ISBN
- 9789400736658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.48
€ 251.48
Paperback. This book identifies patterns in responses of terrestrial biota to industrial pollution and the sources of variation in these responses. The meta-analysis is based on extensive original data on soils, plants and animals collected around 18 industrial polluters. Series: Environmental Pollution. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736719
- ISBN
- 9789400736719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.21
€ 251.21
Paperback. This comprehensive treatment of current knowledge about otoliths in the tropics features contributions from leading experts in the field and encompasses daily and annual ageing in fish and invertebrates, microchemistry, and interpreting otolith microstructure. Editor(s): Green, Bridget; Mapstone, Bruce D.; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736788
- ISBN
- 9789400736788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 249.76
€ 249.76
Paperback / so. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: RBP; RG; RNF; RNPG; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736955
- ISBN
- 9789400736955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
The Yamuna River Basin. Water Resources and Environment.
Rai, Raveendra Kumar; Upadhyay, Alka; Ojha, C...
Paperback. This important book is designed to provide concepts, methodologies, and approaches for river basin studies with respect to water resources and environment. It is not limited to the Yamuna River basin, but will help in the study of various other river basins. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, 200 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736993
- ISBN
- 9789400736993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.90
€ 140.90
Schooling for Sustainable Development in South America
. Ed(S): Amorim Soares, Maria Lucia De; Petar...
Paperback. This book supplies data and analysis on sustainability education projects in South America. Examining the issues from the perspectives of national policy, regional planning and grassroots projects, it will foster scholarly exchange in this vital research area. Editor(s): Amorim Soares, Maria Lucia de; Petarnella, Leandro. Series: Schooling for Sustainable Development. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JNAM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737389
- ISBN
- 9789400737389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book introduces the basics of Social Forestry, gives examples of its growing practice worldwide and shows how Social Forestry can help make Forestry relevant in countries where wood production alone is no longer the main reason for keeping land forested. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 183.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737433
- ISBN
- 9789400737433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Paperback. This volume explores the application of traditional forest knowledge (TFK) by indigenous communities worldwide. It considers the interplay between TFK and formal forest science and interrogates the often uneasy relationship between these different systems. Editor(s): Parrotta, John A.; Trosper, Ronald L. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 648 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; J; PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737532
- ISBN
- 9789400737532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 252.84
€ 252.84