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paperback. Assessing the issues involved with tropical island biodiversity maintenance, this volume measures the impacts of biodiversity loss. The text explores the Indo-West Pacific region, which includes many small islands where climate change and habitat destruction pose a threat to the island's ecosystem. Editor(s): Lane, David J. W. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNCB; RNK; RNKH; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792319
- ISBN
- 9789400792319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.17
€ 194.17
Hardback. Assessing the issues involved with tropical island biodiversity maintenance, this volume measures the impacts of biodiversity loss. The text explores the Indo-West Pacific region, which includes many small islands where climate change and habitat destruction pose a threat to the island's ecosystem. Editor(s): Lane, David J. W. Series: Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBP; RNCB; RNKH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400701670
- ISBN
- 9789400701670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.49
€ 195.49
* A beautifully produced, in full colour, detailing theecological restoration of a tropical island wilderness from aseverely degraded state. A great case study. * First book to give the complete story of a habitat srestoration. * A truly positive biodiversity conservation story . Num Pages: 260 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333091
- ISBN
- 9781444333091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.56
€ 156.56
paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 28 figures, 17 tables, 1 folding page. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789061930204
- ISBN
- 9789061930204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.01
€ 129.01
Paperback. Examines specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. This book covers topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling in-depth for each crop. It is suitable for horticulture academics, researchers, and policy makers. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. Num Pages: 384 pages, 76 illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 738. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. 384 pages, 76 illustrations. Examines specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. This book covers topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling in-depth for each crop. It is suitable for horticulture academics, researchers, and policy makers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight: 740.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937898
- ISBN
- 9781845937898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.20€ 62.60
€ 63.20
€ 62.60
Paperback. Covers major tropical fruits such as avocado, litchi, mango, papaya and pineapple. This book describes the tropics and their soils, deals with key issues such as tree management and postharvest handling, and includes best handling practices and food safety issues and the way to address these issues in marketing. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. Num Pages: 408 pages, 90 illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 760. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. 408 pages, 90 illustrations. Covers major tropical fruits such as avocado, litchi, mango, papaya and pineapple. This book describes the tropics and their soils, deals with key issues such as tree management and postharvest handling, and includes best handling practices and food safety issues and the way to address these issues in marketing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 23. Weight: 764.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936723
- ISBN
- 9781845936723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardback. Series: Zona Tropical Publications. Num Pages: 348 pages, 300 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801454172
- ISBN
- 9780801454172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.89
€ 47.89
Paperback. Editor(s): Dew, J. Lawrence (University of California); Boubli, Jean P. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 383.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048169764
- ISBN
- 9789048169764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
hardcover. Presents a global-scale comparison of the relationships between tropical plants and frugivorous animal communities, comparing sites within and across continents. This book contains datasets on the floristics and phenological rhythms of their study sites, identifying important seed dispersers and key plant taxa that sustain animal communities. Editor(s): Dew, J. Lawrence (University of California); Boubli, Jean P. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038327
- ISBN
- 9781402038327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.18
€ 199.18
Hardback. Global warming and species migration are becoming increasingly prevalent issues. Widespread food security issues and economic hardship are being caused by the introduction of major pest species to new geographical areas. This book intends to provide complete taxonomic details and geographic distribution of all species in South East Asia. Num Pages: 856 pages, 431. BIC Classification: 1F; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 225 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2288.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 856
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640358
- ISBN
- 9781780640358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.12
€ 205.12
Paperback. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 349 pages, 112 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBK; RNF; TQSW; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048146352
- ISBN
- 9789048146352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.13
€ 197.13
Paperback. Editor(s): Lugo, Ariel E.; Lowe, Carol. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages, 65 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461275633
- ISBN
- 9781461275633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.53
€ 129.53
Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226468990
- ISBN
- 9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.45€ 50.94
€ 59.45
€ 50.94
Hardback. Exploring the most recent advances occurring in tropical plant ecophysiology, this volume synthesizes a range of information on the ways in which tropical plants adapt to their environment and demonstrate physiological processes. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 237 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1198.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412035715
- ISBN
- 9780412035715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.29
€ 254.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 675 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1035.
- 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
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461284932
- ISBN
- 9781461284932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.15
€ 253.15
Paperback. Long-term Forest Dynamics Plots (FDPs) allow ecologists to explain patterns in diversity and dynamics in tropical forests around the world. In this collection, Elizabeth Losos and Egbert Giles Leigh Jr. Num Pages: 688 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 149 x 36. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226493466
- ISBN
- 9780226493466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.51€ 46.16
€ 53.51
€ 46.16
Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673737
- ISBN
- 9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.88
€ 136.88
Paperback. Provides a summary of the key issues in the discipline of tropical ecology Includes contributions from some of the world's leading tropical ecologists Covers patterns of species distribution, the maintenance of species diversity, the community ecology of tropical animals, forest regeneration and conservation of tropical ecosystems. Editor(s): Carson, Walter; Schnitzer, Stefan. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 173 x 244 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405118972
- ISBN
- 9781405118972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.56
€ 93.56
Paperback. Series: Environmental Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 211 pages, 29 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662036662
- ISBN
- 9783662036662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.45
€ 193.45
hardcover. A comprehensive census of all plants in a large tropical forest community, with practical guidelines on how to census a large area. The book provides a detailed account of the methods used to establish the Barro Colorado Island plot and reviews methodologies used at 11 other large plots. Series: Environmental Intelligence Unit. Num Pages: 211 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540641445
- ISBN
- 9783540641445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44