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* 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
Condition: New

€ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hardback. 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; Carlos, Gary; Begg, Gavin. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
313
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402035821
ISBN
9781402035821
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 255.64

Hardback. This book is a global synthesis of fire in tropical ecosystems. In detailing the fire situations of 17 tropical systems, it discusses all relevant subjects ranging from causes of fire to human land use and climate change to long range implications. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 682 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1386.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540773801
ISBN
9783540773801
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 432.57

Hardcover. Research on the large array of tropical estuarine fishes has increased markedly in recent years and hence scientific knowledge about most aspects of these important fishesa biology and ecology is now catching up with that of their temperate equivalents. Series: Fish and Aquatic Resources. Num Pages: 384 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; KNAF; PSVW1; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 990.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632056552
ISBN
9780632056552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.51

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