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Hardcover. Agroforestry is the cultivation, by farmers, of trees or other woody plants with crops or pasture. Its scientific study is attracting great interest and increasing funding because of its potential to produce sustainable agricultural systems and agroforestry is now included in most university and college courses covering land use subjects. Num Pages: 384 pages, 104 line drawings, 121 half-tones. BIC Classification: TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 28. Weight in Grams: 944.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632040476
ISBN
9780632040476
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 238.82

paperback. This book offers a lucid analysis of current information on Agroforestry, a recognized sustainable land-use management tool in the tropics which provides environmental-friendly ecosystems and also provides people with their everyday need for food and cash. Num Pages: 406 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
406
Condition
New
SKU
V9789402407112
ISBN
9789402407112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 250.07

Paperback. Based on a seminar at the Mathematical Research Center in Oberwolfach in October 2004, this book contains polished notes of three introductory courses to tropical geometry, which give an introduction to the subject and contain some applications. Series: Oberwolfach Seminars. Num Pages: 104 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Edition
2nd ed. 2009
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034600477
ISBN
9783034600477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.41

Hardback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PSAF; RBKF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 736.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400720060
ISBN
9789400720060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.07

Paperback. This book explores reservoir limnology in tropical and subtropical China. Coverage includes zooplankton, phytoplankton and zoobenthos communities, cyanobateria, nutrient budget, sediments, biogeochemical cycling of mercury, fishery and eutrophication. Editor(s): Han, Bo-Ping; Liu, Zhengwen. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737976
ISBN
9789400737976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.96

Paperback. This introductory textbook examines diminishing terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the tropics, covering a broad range of topics including the fate of the coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanization, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plants and animal survival. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 668.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405150736
ISBN
9781405150736
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.99

Paperback. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534827
ISBN
9780742534827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 50.21

Hardback. Introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Spray, Sharon L.; Moran, Matt. Series: Exploring Environmental Challenges: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Num Pages: 176 pages, figures. BIC Classification: RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742534810
ISBN
9780742534810
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.93

hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845936181
ISBN
9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

Paperback. Editor(s): Golley, F. B.; Medina, E. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 720.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1975
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642885358
ISBN
9783642885358
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.49

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

€ 287.77

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

Paperback. 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: RBP; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1125.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642096020
ISBN
9783642096020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 431.37

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

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

This book tells the story of 4 decades of research to domesticate new forage legume plants for heavy-clay soils, from discovery and selection of new germplasm to commercialisation Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646282
ISBN
9781780646282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 190.94

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

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. 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

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. 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

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

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. 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

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