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Agriculture & farming
hardcover. This book explores the different methodologies and data used to understand climate's effect on food security. It explains the nature of the climate threat, ways that crops and farmers might respond, and the potential role for public and private investment. Editor(s): Lobell, David B.; Marshall, Burke. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 202 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129515
- ISBN
- 9789048129515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.43
€ 122.43
Hardback. This text explores the perception of soil in ancient, traditional and modern societies. It analyzes a vast array of high culture and pop culture, considering movies, paintings, poetry, architecture, religion, philosophy, comics, warfare and more. Editor(s): Landa, Edward R.; Feller, Christian. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; PDX; RBGB; RG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048129591
- ISBN
- 9789048129591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.56
€ 235.56
Hardback. Ethical debate often lags far behind the development of new technology. This book sets out a practical moral code with wide-ranging applicability, designed to include moral principles and a hierarchical value theory based partly on the work of Kant and Mill. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LND; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130207
- ISBN
- 9789048130207
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40
Hardback. This book examines how the adaptability and innovation of small-scale aquaculture farmers have been crucial to success in the region. It describes the relationship between aquaculture development in Asia to natural systems, social conditions and economics. Editor(s): De Silva, Sena S.; Davy, F. Brian. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; PSPM; RNKH; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048130856
- ISBN
- 9789048130856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.88
€ 122.88
Managing the Prenatal Environment to Enhance Livestock Productivity
. Ed(S): Greenwood, Paul L.; Bell, Alan W.; V...
Hardback. This reference reviews phenotypic consequences of prenatal development, and it details mechanisms that underpin these effects in ruminants, pigs and poultry. It is the first livestock-specific book quantifying consequences of fetal programming. Editor(s): Greenwood, Paul L.; Bell, Alan W.; Vercoe, Philip E.; Viljoen, Gerrit J. (International Atomic Energy Agency). Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVH; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131341
- ISBN
- 9789048131341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.89
€ 181.89
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048131693
- ISBN
- 9789048131693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.62
€ 151.62
Hardback. Addressing how well countries are able to respond to current international forest inventory reporting requirements, this book examines the importance of comparable reporting and the possible approaches for achieving comparability across Europe and the world. Editor(s): Tomppo, Erkki; Gschwantner, Thomas; Lawrence, Mark; McRoberts, Ronald E. Num Pages: 638 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; RNU; TQD; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1227.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132324
- ISBN
- 9789048132324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.53
€ 236.53
Hardback. This book describes basic processes of carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems, their contribution to carbon sequestration and implications for mitigating climate change. It provides information on processes, factors and causes influencing carbon sequestration. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132652
- ISBN
- 9789048132652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
In Vitro Screening of Plant Resources for Extra-nutritional Attributes...
. Ed(S): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder ...
hardcover. This book provides isotopic and non-isotopic techniques to efficiently screen plants or plant parts for a range of potential bioactives for livestock production. It presents methods in a format easily reproducible in the laboratory. Editor(s): Vercoe, Philip E.; Makkar, Harinder P.S. (Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria); Schlink, Anthony C.; Odongo, Nicholas. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSB; RNCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132966
- ISBN
- 9789048132966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.37
€ 181.37
Hardback. This book explores the potential of Sustainable Forest Management within the context of the rapid changes occurring in our natural and social environments. It also examines the broad range of issues within the context of forest use, functions and conservation. Editor(s): Spathelf, Peter. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNC; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133000
- ISBN
- 9789048133000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.48
€ 181.48
hardcover. Agroforestry systems are believed to provide numerous ecosystem services, and this volume brings together a series of papers from around the world that address recent findings on the ecosystem services and environmental benefits provided by agroforestry. Editor(s): Jose, Shibu. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133222
- ISBN
- 9789048133222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.91
€ 182.91
Hardback. This book gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then proposes alternative solutions. It will help scientists, decision-makers and farmers who wish to build a safe agriculture and food system for future generations. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048133321
- ISBN
- 9789048133321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.06
€ 249.06
Hardback. Environmental and Agricultural Modelling reviews and presents our current understanding of integrated and working tools to assess and compute, ex-ante, alternative agricultural and environmental policy options. Editor(s): Brouwer, Floor M. (Agricultural Economics Research Institute (LEI), The Hague, Netherlands); Ittersum, Martin van. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048136186
- ISBN
- 9789048136186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.27
€ 182.27
Hardcover. This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. It examines the environmental and social requirements of various avian species and offers suggestions for appropriate housing and management techniques. Editor(s): Duncan, Ian J.H.; Hawkins, Penny. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVW6; TVHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048136490
- ISBN
- 9789048136490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.07
€ 234.07
Climate Change and Management of Cool Season Grain Legume Crops
. Ed(S): Yadav, Shyam S.; McNeil, D.; Redden,...
Hardback. This book covers all aspects of legume production management technologies, plant ecological response, nutrients management, biological nitrogen fixation, molecular approaches, potential cultivars and biodiversity management under climate change. Also covered are various aspects of legume management under climate change. Editor(s): Yadav, Shyam S.; McNeil, D.; Redden, Robert; Patil, Sharanagouda A. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; RNPG; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048137084
- ISBN
- 9789048137084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.43
€ 240.43
The Far North. Plant Biodiversity and Ecology of Yakutia.
. Ed(S): Troeva, E.I.; Isaev, A.P.; Cherosov,...
Hardback. This book covers the terrestrial ecology, vegetation, biogeographical patterns and biodiversity of Yakutia, Siberia, a land with enormously extensive ecosystems that function on top of huge layers of permafrost and are exposed to great extremes of weather. Editor(s): Troeva, E.I.; Isaev, A.P.; Cherosov, M.M.; Karpov, N.S. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RBP; RNCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048137732
- ISBN
- 9789048137732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.17
€ 234.17
Paperback. Editor(s): Ryan, L. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048140169
- ISBN
- 9789048140169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
Paperback. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048140374
- ISBN
- 9789048140374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.86
€ 180.86
paperback. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; PST; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048140558
- ISBN
- 9789048140558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.13
€ 233.13
Paperback. Editor(s): Cook, E.R.; Kairiukstis, L.A. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RN; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048140602
- ISBN
- 9789048140602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 295.09
€ 295.09