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Schooling for Sustainable Development in Chinese Communities
. Ed(S): Lee, John Chi-Kin; Williams, Michael
Hardback. This book focuses on the academic foundations, trends and traditions of environmental education for sustainable development in Chinese contexts. It highlights case studies that illuminate recent sustainability initiatives in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Editor(s): Lee, John Chi-kin; Williams, Michael. Series: Schooling for Sustainable Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JNLB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096853
- ISBN
- 9781402096853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Ecological Impacts of Non-native Invertebrates and Fungi on Terrestria...
. Ed(S): Sweeney, Jon; Langor, David
Hardback. In 2006, U.S. and Canadian scientists held a symposium on the ecological impact of non-native species in North America. This book contains papers from that symposium and additional solicited reviews. They focus on Canada but also discuss the U.S. and Europe. Editor(s): Sweeney, Jon; Langor, David. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 13. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096792
- ISBN
- 9781402096792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.22
€ 120.22
Hardcover. Written in a tutorial style, this survey deals with topics including catalysis in the chemical industry; the reactions of C1 building blocks and their characterization by X-ray diffraction; infra-red spectroscopy; electron microscopy; and diffusivity methods. Editor(s): Chester, Arthur W.; Derouane, Eric G. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; PNRD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096778
- ISBN
- 9781402096778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.87
€ 300.87
Hardback. Reforestation efforts have proliferated everywhere. This edited text offers research that explores reforestation across the globe. It covers multiple perspectives, including social, economic and environmental, and it accounts for a wide variety of scales. Editor(s): Nagendra, Harini; Southworth, Jane. Series: Landscape Series. Num Pages: 396 pages, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096556
- ISBN
- 9781402096556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.71
€ 234.71
Hardback. Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field, and this is the first book ever on the subject. It's a collection of articles and reviews that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge then propose alternative solutions. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 428 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; RBGB; RNPG; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096532
- ISBN
- 9781402096532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.06
€ 240.06
Hardback. The first of its kind, Donald Favareau's "Essential Readings in Biosemiotics" constitutes a valuable resource to both bioscientists and to semioticians interested in the emerging new discipline of Biosemiotics, and can function as a primary textbook for students in biosemiotics. Series: Biosemiotics. Num Pages: 897 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 47. Weight in Grams: 3140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 897
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096495
- ISBN
- 9781402096495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.85
€ 362.85
Hardback. The book focuses on socio-demographics and the use of these data to support strategic planning initiatives associated with the spatial expansion of urban areas and economic development. It is written by planning practitioners and university based researchers. Editor(s): Gatrell, Jay D.; Jensen, Ryan R. Series: Geotechnologies and the Environment. Num Pages: 233 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RGB; RGW; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096419
- ISBN
- 9781402096419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.56
€ 181.56
Tagging and Tracking of Marine Animals with Electronic Devices
. Ed(S): Nielsen, Jennifer L.; Arrizabalaga, ...
Hardback. The papers in this volume cover exciting developments in new tagging applications in marine animals. This includes new analyses of geolocation techniques using remote tags and new documentation of animal behaviour in marine habitats. Editor(s): Nielsen, Jennifer L.; Arrizabalaga, Haritz; Fragoso, Nuno; Hobday, Alistair; Lutcavage, Molly; Sibert, John R. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; PSVP; PSVS; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 877.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096396
- ISBN
- 9781402096396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.94
€ 234.94
Hardback. Today's biology offers different approaches, and in appraising them, this reference compares their varied conceptual frameworks as it explores new research on a clarified conceptual basis. It includes debate on differing practice and theoretical attitudes. Editor(s): Barberousse, Anouk; Morange, Michel; Pradeu, Thomas. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096358
- ISBN
- 9781402096358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.11
€ 184.11
hardcover. The direct determination of limit states of materials and structures under general thermomechanical loading is of interest to any design engineer. The papers presented here give an account of some of the most advanced results achieved over the recent years. Editor(s): Weichert, Dieter; Ponter, A. R. S. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TBD; TGB; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402096334
- ISBN
- 9781402096334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.83
€ 124.83
Hardback. This book spans nearly 300 years of scientific history as it reconstructs episodes and experiments key to scientific progress, exploring the role played by controversies and rivalries among scientists. It includes guidelines for further research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDA; PDX; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096259
- ISBN
- 9781402096259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.05
€ 154.05
Paperback. This volume contains the proceedings of the 19th International Seaweed Symposium. It features papers on topics as diverse as systematics, ecology, physiology, commercial applications, harvesting biology, cultivation of seaweeds and microalgae and more. Editor(s): Borowitzka, Michael A.; Critchley, Alan T.; Kraan, Stefan; Peters, Akira; Sjotun, Kjersti; Notoya, Masahiro. Series: Developments in Applied Phycology. Num Pages: 596 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNNP; PSP; PST; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 596
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096181
- ISBN
- 9781402096181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 238.71
€ 238.71
Hardback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096037
- ISBN
- 9781402096037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.95
€ 185.95
Hardback. This volume on conifer reproductive biology is intended as a text supplement for plant biology courses. It is timely because knowledge of model flowering plants is expanding so fast that each new plant biology text has less written on conifers than the last. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096013
- ISBN
- 9781402096013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.78
€ 65.78
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Training Course on New Techniques for the Detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Agents Mugla, Turkey 26-30 May 2008 Editor(s): Aycik, Gul Asiye. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBMM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095993
- ISBN
- 9781402095993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.08
€ 185.08
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Training Course on New Techniques for the Detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Agents Mugla, Turkey 26-30 May 2008 Editor(s): Aycik, Gul Asiye. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series B (Closed). Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBMM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095986
- ISBN
- 9781402095986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.57
€ 187.57
Hardback. This book is a comprehensive review of apoptotic processes involved in major neoplastic diseases and their translations into emerging anti-cancer strategies. It is divided into fifteen chapters, each devoted to one particular cancer. Editor(s): Chen, George G.; Lai, Paul B. S. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL2; MMG; MNK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095962
- ISBN
- 9781402095962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.74
€ 234.74
Hardback. With a free, downloadable software package available to help solve the exercises, this book focuses on practical and relevant problems that arise in the field of binary logics, with its two main applications - digital circuit design, and propositional logics. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBD; TJFC; UYF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095948
- ISBN
- 9781402095948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Hardback. This book aims to show that the probabilistic formalisms of classical statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics can be unified on the basis of a general contextual probabilistic model, namely, the Vaxjo model. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095924
- ISBN
- 9781402095924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.74
€ 187.74
Hardback. This guide will help policymakers develop ideas cope with water scarcity and starts from the premise that the scarcity will persist, so that personal and society-wide skills will be needed to cope with it, as well as the inevitable environmental constraints. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBK; RBP; RNFD; TBC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095788
- ISBN
- 9781402095788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.21
€ 234.21