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Paperback. The world's burgeoning cities are a critical fact of the 21st Century. Cities are far more than the sinks of energy and obstacles to sustainable development. This book claims that contrary to conventional wisdom, that cities distort natural processes, just the opposite is true. It provides ideas for managing the mega-cities. Editor(s): Moavenzadeh, Fred James (Mason Crafts Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA); Hanaki, Keisuke; Baccini, Peter. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 240 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005411
- ISBN
- 9781402005411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.11
€ 124.11
paperback. This book details the latest research, development and demonstrations on in situ bioremediation of percholate in groundwater. It is a resource intended to help remediation professionals apply and develop the technology as effectively as possible. Editor(s): Stroo, Hans; Ward, C. H. Series: SERDP/ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNFD; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 16. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441927460
- ISBN
- 9781441927460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.46
€ 65.46
Hardback. A collection of essays that paints a progressive view of the American West as seen by a geologist. It traces the geologist's twenty years of living and conducting research in the natural landscapes of the West as she investigates the conflict between environmental history and widely held romanticized views of the region. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RN; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520257030
- ISBN
- 9780520257030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 29.91
€ 41.99
€ 29.91
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990835
- ISBN
- 9780851990835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.22
€ 132.22
Paperback. Fetherling argues that the gold rushes in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa shared the same causes and results, the same characters and characteristics. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; HBTB; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802080462
- ISBN
- 9780802080462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 41.44
€ 44.99
€ 41.44
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hornborg, Alf; Jorgensen, Andrew K. Num Pages: 254 pages, tables, charts & maps. BIC Classification: RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608764266
- ISBN
- 9781608764266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.66€ 116.58
€ 170.66
€ 116.58
Hardback. Evolutionary computation algorithms are employed to minimize functions with large number of variables. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: PBU; RGM; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848218079
- ISBN
- 9781848218079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.60
€ 177.60
Paperback. By conversing with the main bodies of relevant literature from Migration Studies and Memory Studies, this overview highlights how analysing memories can contribute to a better understanding of the complexities of migrant incorporation. The chapters consider international case studies from Europe, North America, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Editor(s): Kleist, J. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Memory Studies. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFN; JHM; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349332830
- ISBN
- 9781349332830
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
Hardback. This comprehensive text examines the evolution of urban transportation planning from early developments in highway planning in the 1930s to today's concerns over sustainable development, security, and pollution control. Num Pages: 370 pages, 25 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; LNKJ; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 4th ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461454069
- ISBN
- 9781461454069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.61
€ 187.61
Hardcover. The first comprehensive guide to one of today's most innovative approaches to environmental contamination Natural attenuation is gaining increasing attention as a nonintrusive, cost-effective alternative to standard remediation techniques for environmental contamination. Num Pages: 632 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNH; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471197492
- ISBN
- 9780471197492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.15
€ 233.15
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.80
€ 228.80
Hardcover. The author presents an anthropological analysis of the regulatory technologies that characterize contemporary resource frontiers. He offers an ethnographic portrayal of indigenous rights, resource extraction and environmental politics in the Peruvian Amazon. Series: International Relations and Development Series. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; KCM; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137381842
- ISBN
- 9781137381842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.54
€ 63.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, Fr.9ill.1M. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226497976
- ISBN
- 9780226497976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.34€ 45.84
€ 53.34
€ 45.84
Hardback. Aims to present research concerning the strategic importance of environmental concerns within the multinational firm, and to explore the implications of corporate environmental strategy on public policy. This book is useful to students and decision-makers interested in the changing role of multinational enterprises in the global economy. Editor(s): Lundan, Sarianna M. Series: Research in Global Strategic Management. Num Pages: 236 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762309665
- ISBN
- 9780762309665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.22
€ 134.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 178 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 211 x 12. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Government Institutes Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865876231
- ISBN
- 9780865876231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.80
€ 141.80
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change for Bangladesh
. Ed(S): Huq, Saleemul; Karim, Z. (Bangladesh...
Hardback. Based on a substantial study carried out by a team of experts in different fields from Bangladesh, following a common (IPCC) guideline and with technical support from the US Country Studies Team. This text is intended for those who are interested in the impacts of climate change, particularly on developing countries and vulnerable countries. Editor(s): Huq, Saleemul; Karim, Z. (Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh); Asaduzzaman, M.; Mahtab, F. (Institute of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKB; PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355366
- ISBN
- 9780792355366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.48
€ 124.48
Paperback. . Very good clean copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Urban Inst Pr Washington
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0249990
- ISBN
- 9780877667339
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Proceedings of the 1995 International Produced Water Seminar held in Trondheim, Norway, September 25-28, 1995 Editor(s): Reed, Mark; Johnsen, Stale. Series: Environmental Science Research. Num Pages: 552 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; PSAF; RNH; TDC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 939.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461380252
- ISBN
- 9781461380252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.59
€ 124.59
hardcover. Evolved out of masters level courses in Conservation and Environmental Economics taught at University College London. This book covers a spectrum of disciplines. Editor(s): Goldsmith, F.B. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KLS; PSAF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412815102
- ISBN
- 9780412815102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.98
€ 193.98
Hardback. The Companion to Global Environmental History offers multiple points of entry into the history and historiography of this dynamic and fast-growing field, to provide an essential road map to past developments, current controversies, and future developments for specialists and newcomers alike. Editor(s): McNeill, Professor J. R.; Stewart Mauldin, Erin. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to World History. Num Pages: 568 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1144.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444335347
- ISBN
- 9781444335347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.21
€ 200.21
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 598 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 999.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691643137
- ISBN
- 9780691643137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.59
€ 358.59
paperback. From blue skies to raging hurricanes, from ice storms to droughts, North Carolina's weather varies widely from season to season and from day to day. This book provides a layperson's guide to the state's weather and climate, and an introduction to the science that describes it. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 photos, 22 drawings, 38 figures, 23 tables, 38 maps, index, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBFN; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Univ of North Carolina Pr United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780807856253
- ISBN
- 9780807856253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.18
€ 34.99
€ 31.18
Hardback. Describes, analyses, and evaluates climate change risks and responses of societies and companies. This book contributes to the question of how climate change can be mitigated by discussing efficient and effective design of mitigation measures, in particular emissions trading and clean development mechanism (CDM). Num Pages: 304 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387773520
- ISBN
- 9780387773520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Sustainable Development and Environmental Management: Experiences and ...
. Ed(S): Clini, Corrado; Musu, Ignazio; Gulli...
hardcover. Presents the EU approach to environmental management and its attempt to place it in the perspective of sustainable development. This book covers not only theoretical aspects but also gives practical cases and examples. Editor(s): Clini, Corrado; Musu, Ignazio; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 913.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402065972
- ISBN
- 9781402065972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.68
€ 188.68