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Environmental science, engineering & technology
Paperback. Contains studies presented at the symposium on the status and future of large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean, which was held in Kenya by marine experts from the region. This book provides descriptions of strategies for assessing ecosystem change, including modules for productivity, fish and fisheries, and pollution and ecosystem health. Editor(s): Sherman, Kenneth; Okemwa, Ezekiel N.; Ntiba, Micheni J. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSN; KCM; RNF; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632043187
- ISBN
- 9780632043187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 177.60
€ 177.60
Paperback. Environmental pollution is one of the most serious threats to the future health of our planet. This book takes a broad view of ecotoxicology starting with the nature, properties and behavior of environmental toxicants, and extends to dose/response relationships and effects on organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Num Pages: 184 pages, 35. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSBT; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 10. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632038527
- ISBN
- 9780632038527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.23
€ 92.23
Hardback. Biofouling and biofilms are the terms used to describe the attachment of biological material to surfaces. A number of organisms including bacteria, protozoa, amoebae, fungi, barnacles and other organisms have been shown to form biofilms that create nuisances in man--made environments. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSG; RNF; TDCT; TNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988663
- ISBN
- 9780471988663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 314.16
€ 314.16
Hardback. Presented in three sections: theory, methods and applications, this book provides information on the area of water economics and environment, covering the theory and issues relating to resource management techniques, policy formulation, implementation and evaluation in the water sector. It includes sections which link to real world examples. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 30. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985716
- ISBN
- 9780471985716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.15
€ 244.15
Paperback. A basic textbook introducing the scientific principles involved in studying the structure and functioning of the biosphere. It uses worldwide examples and stresses human impact. Written with non-specialist readers in mind, it covers knowledge and techniques of investigation. Num Pages: 266 pages, maps, diagrams, half-tones, glossary, index. BIC Classification: PS; RNC; RNF; TQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985495
- ISBN
- 9780471985495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.00
€ 96.00
Hardback. This volume consists of twenty chapters addressing different aspects of the theme of fluvial processes and environmental change. The overall coverage is broad; scientifically, (from modelling to alluvial dating), geographically (from arid zone flash--flooding to glacial meltwaters) and in time (from contemporary process studies to the Quaternary). Editor(s): Brown, Antony Barrington; Quine, Timothy. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 426 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985488
- ISBN
- 9780471985488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 420.73
€ 420.73
Hardback. Palaeohydrology is the study of how the composition, distribution and movement of water influenced environmental change in the past. Using case studies from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, this book discusses its contribution in understanding environmental change. Editor(s): Benito, Gerardo; Baker, V. R. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984658
- ISBN
- 9780471984658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.92
€ 365.92
Hardback. Extraction Methods for Environmental Analysis is the first book to bring together all the extraction techniques used for analysis of liquid and solid environmental samples, including solid phase extraction and micro--extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, microwave--assisted extraction and accelerated solvent extraction. Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 line diagrams, 70 bar-charts, 32 tables, references. BIC Classification: TB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471982876
- ISBN
- 9780471982876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.27
€ 257.27
Paperback. This book introduces some of the main areas of environmental pollution where chemical reactions play a major role. It examines chemical reactions in the atmosphere, soil, and water as well as the metabolic processes of human beings, plants, and animals. Num Pages: 204 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471980889
- ISBN
- 9780471980889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 158.78
€ 158.78
Hardcover. Written by an expert with thirty years experience in the field, this is a concise review of the hydrodynamic concepts and calculation procedures, upon which fluvial hydraulics is built. The first part is devoted to steady uniform and non-uniform as well as unsteady flow in open channels. Num Pages: 692 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 692
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977148
- ISBN
- 9780471977148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.21
€ 318.21
Hardcover. Growing scientific and political concern over the loss of and damage of biodiverse wet grassland in Europe speaks to the increasing consciousness worldwide of the environmental emergency. Editor(s): Joyce, Chris B.; Wade, P. Max. Series: Landscape Ecology S. Num Pages: 358 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: 1D; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 182 x 27. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976196
- ISBN
- 9780471976196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.32
€ 284.32
Hardcover. This book examines the occurrence, toxicity, analysis and typical concentrations of organometallic compounds in various environmental samples. These include aqueous and effluent, crop and plant, soil and sediments, atmospheric and living organisms in a detailed and systematic manner. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNF; PNND; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471976073
- ISBN
- 9780471976073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 468.44
€ 468.44
Paperback. This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the relevance of environmental geology to modern society. Num Pages: 512 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974598
- ISBN
- 9780471974598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.56
€ 108.56
Paperback. Methods in trace element determination have undergone a renaissance over the past few years. This work brings the reader up to date in not only the theory of the methods, but also the apparatus and preparation of samples. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974451
- ISBN
- 9780471974451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 220.59
€ 220.59
Hardcover. This text deals with methods of measuring the flow in rivers and open channels to obtain the necessary data to serve, among others, the following functions: the supply of water systems; the control of pollution; the design of highway bridges and culverts; flood management; and power production. Editor(s): Herschy, Reginald W. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973508
- ISBN
- 9780471973508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.35
€ 286.35
Paperback. As thousands of large dams have to be maintained and refurbished within the next decade, the art of designing dams and the hydraulics behind it are of major relevance. This book provides a solid and physically--based understanding of the basic approaches in dam hydraulics. Series: Water Resource Engineering S. Num Pages: 328 pages, figures, photographs, indexes. BIC Classification: TNFD; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471972891
- ISBN
- 9780471972891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.69
€ 91.69
Hardcover. This work discusses the design, maintenance and management problems in estuaries that sedimentary movements cause, and how to predict such movement in the future. The collection of papers explores these issues from both the engineers and the scientists viewpoint. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 184 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970989
- ISBN
- 9780471970989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.71
€ 295.71
Paperback. This invaluable overview of fluvial geomorphology provides river engineers and managers, who may lack specialist training, with useful insights into, and understanding of, natural channel forms and fluvial processes. Editor(s): Thorne, C. R.; Hey, Richard D.; Newson, Malcolm D. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBKF; RGB; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969686
- ISBN
- 9780471969686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
Hardcover. This work looks at hydraulic and environmental aspects of barrage design and construction. It also covers planning and maintenance and operational issues. A particular focus is placed on the functions of barrages. Editor(s): Burt, Neville; Watts, Jacqueline. Num Pages: 516 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNFL; TQS; TTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1070.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968573
- ISBN
- 9780471968573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 397.62
€ 397.62
Hardcover. The objective of this volume is to provide a physical, chemical and biological perspective on factors affecting the performance of biological filtration processes. These processes include slow sand filtration and biological treatment techniques such as biological activated carbon (BAC). Editor(s): Graham, Nigel; Collins, Robin. Num Pages: 462 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNBW; TGMB; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 255 x 182 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967408
- ISBN
- 9780471967408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 398.33
€ 398.33
Paperback. This book brings together material essential for the understanding and application of techniques used in relation to water wells. Adopting a practical approach, emphasis is put on field-based trials and effective implementation. The basic concepts of hydrogeology are presented, explaining the fundamentals of subsurface hydraulics. Series: Wiley Series in Water Resources Engineering. Num Pages: 394 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCF; RBKF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966951
- ISBN
- 9780471966951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.14
€ 185.14
Paperback. This text is the result of contributions by both academics and practitioners who attended the International Conference on low-cost sewerage which was held at the University of Leeds in July 1995. It describes low-cost sewerage technologies and their applications. Editor(s): Mara, Duncan. Num Pages: 225 pages, Illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: TQSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966913
- ISBN
- 9780471966913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.71
€ 143.71
Hardcover. This book examines the principles, issues and practice of site investigation and assessment for contaminated land. It balances discussion of fundamental concepts, principles and requirements with discussion of practical problems of assessing contaminated sites. Num Pages: 352 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RNP; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471966081
- ISBN
- 9780471966081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.20
€ 259.20
Hardcover. Written by specialist and regional contributors, this invaluable book provides an integrated, up--to--date, geographical assessment of land degradation in the worlda s Mediterranean regions. Editor(s): Conacher, Arthur; Sala, Maria. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RBGB; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1244.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963172
- ISBN
- 9780471963172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 457.57
€ 457.57