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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
Hardback. This fascinating book examines the paramount human rights issue of our time: clean drinking water. Pollution, population surge, and climate change will deprive an estimated 2 billion citizens of this fundamental right by 2050. The author argues for the need to establish innovative, sustainable practices to safeguard this precious human right. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FM; JPVH; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137504227
- ISBN
- 9781137504227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.07
€ 64.07
Paperback. This volume documents and analyses the experiences of the urban periphery in three developing nationsIndia, Nepal, and Bangladeshin terms of water security and access, adaptation to climate change, and urban expansion. Editor(s): Narain, Vishal; Prakash, Anjal. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 maps, 44 diagrams, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1FM; JFFS; KNBW; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- OUP India India
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199464166
- ISBN
- 9780199464166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.58
€ 64.58
Hardback. The author scrutinizes the claim that legal recognition of local water rights would reduce water conflict and increase water security and equality for peasant and indigenous water users. Peru's and Bolivia's case studies demonstrate how formalization policies, while aiming to enhance inclusion, actually reinforce exclusion of the marginalized. Series: Environment, Politics and Social Change. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; 1KLSR; JP; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137545220
- ISBN
- 9781137545220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.95
€ 63.95
Hardcover. Editor(s): Briggs, Andrew C. Num Pages: 251 pages, illus., tables & graphs. BIC Classification: KNB; RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617283093
- ISBN
- 9781617283093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.01€ 189.03
€ 277.01
€ 189.03
Water Stress in Biological, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Systems
. Ed(S): Gutierrez-Lopez, Gustavo F.; Alamill...
Hardback. Editor(s): Gutierrez-Lopez, Gustavo F.; Alamilla-Beltran, Liliana; Del Pilar Buera, Maria; Welti-Chanes, Jorge; Parada Arias, Efren; Barbosa-Canovas, Gustavo V. Series: Food Engineering Series. Num Pages: 697 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, 79 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 697
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493925773
- ISBN
- 9781493925773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.61
€ 199.61
Hardcover. Num Pages: 181 pages, tables, diagrams, maps, photos. BIC Classification: RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617286186
- ISBN
- 9781617286186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.19€ 70.11
€ 100.19
€ 70.11
Hardcover. Editor(s): Islam, M. R. Num Pages: 159 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612099743
- ISBN
- 9781612099743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.16€ 100.83
€ 146.16
€ 100.83
Hardback. This book presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research on water treatment methods for the removal of cyanobacteria, taste and odour compounds, and cyanotoxins. The topics covered include practically all technologies that are currently used or are in a state of research and development e.g. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118928615
- ISBN
- 9781118928615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.21
€ 172.21
Paperback. Presents an exploration of the key social, political, and ethical issues in global water use. This title shows that the ways in which water is used and managed raise central issues about our lifestyle, our ethics, and our relationship to nature and the biosphere. It makes the case for a society that is economical with water. Translator(s): Camiller, Patrick. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 126 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842777053
- ISBN
- 9781842777053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.63
€ 32.99
€ 27.63
Hardback. Editor(s): Williams, James A.; Jones, Caroline E. Num Pages: 118 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 118
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619427846
- ISBN
- 9781619427846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.38€ 115.01
€ 167.38
€ 115.01
Paperback. Offers an integrated account of the mathematical hypothesis of wave motion in liquids with a free surface, subjected to gravitational and other forces. Num Pages: 600 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PHDF; PHDS; RBKF; TGMF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 232 x 40. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471570349
- ISBN
- 9780471570349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.97
€ 203.97
Paperback. This book brings together material essential for the understanding and application of techniques used in relation to water wells. Adopting a practical approach, emphasis is put on field-based trials and effective implementation. The basic concepts of hydrogeology are presented, explaining the fundamentals of subsurface hydraulics. Series: Wiley Series in Water Resources Engineering. Num Pages: 394 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCF; RBKF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966951
- ISBN
- 9780471966951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.14
€ 185.14
Hardcover. Water Wells and Boreholes focuses on wells that are used for drinking, industry, agriculture or other supply purposes. Other types of wells and boreholes are also covered, including boreholes for monitoring groundwater level and groundwater quality. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: RBKF; TNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118951705
- ISBN
- 9781118951705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.20
€ 99.20
Water, Cultural Diversity, and Global Environmental Change
. Ed(S): Johnston, Barbara Rose; Hiwasaki, Li...
Hardback. This book examines the complex role water plays as a force in sustaining, maintaining and threatening the viability of culturally diverse peoples. It argues that water is a core sustaining element in biodiversity and cultural diversity. Editor(s): Johnston, Barbara Rose; Hiwasaki, Lisa; Klaver, Irene; Ramos Castillo, Ameyali; Strang, Veronica. Num Pages: 560 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, 138 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF; RNCB; RNFD; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400717732
- ISBN
- 9789400717732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.53
€ 199.53
Series: Globalization. Num Pages: 424 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 9 tables. BIC Classification: GTB; JPQB; RNFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 30. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442221390
- ISBN
- 9781442221390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.33
€ 98.33
Hardcover. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119243137
- ISBN
- 9781119243137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.53
€ 188.53
Paperback. Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: PHVB; PNR; PSA; RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 113 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198708728
- ISBN
- 9780198708728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Hardback. An encyclopaedia and an atlas of water on planet Earth featuring astonishingly detailed photographs from cameras aboard orbiting satellites, revealing the damage wrought by nature and by man. Num Pages: 304 pages, 150+ full colour photos. BIC Classification: AJCR; RNFD; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 308 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1894.
- Publisher
- Firefly Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781770858138
- ISBN
- 9781770858138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 30.04
€ 40.99
€ 30.04
Hardcover. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKWV; 3JJPR; BGA; RGBP; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Seren
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781723807
- ISBN
- 9781781723807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.27
€ 17.99
€ 14.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 194 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; RNF; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- NeWest Press Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896300351
- ISBN
- 9781896300351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.79
€ 20.99
€ 15.79
Hardback. Editor(s): Kuhn, Gavyn L.; Emery, Jason R. Num Pages: 178 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620810576
- ISBN
- 9781620810576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.38€ 115.01
€ 167.38
€ 115.01
Hardback. In one form or another, water participates in the making and unmaking of people's lives, practices, and stories. Contributors analyse the union of water and social lives, thereby challenging anthropologists to foreground the mutable character of their subjects and responsibly engage with the generative role of cultural analysis. Editor(s): Hastrup, Kirsten; Hastrup, Frida. Series: Ethnography, Theory, Experiment. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782389460
- ISBN
- 9781782389460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.07
€ 156.07
Paperback. A profoundly moving, piercingly frank memoir of grief -- of learning to live with grief -- that begins in Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, when the author lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1QSN; 3JMC; BG; HBJF; HBLX; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Virago
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844089079
- ISBN
- 9781844089079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.81
€ 14.99
€ 11.81