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hardcover. Takes on a central quandary in the study of energy and environmental policy: What myths continue to exist in American culture concerning energy, the environment, and society? This book debunks and contextualizes thirteen energy myths relating to electric power, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation, and climate change. Editor(s): Sovacool, Assoc Prof. Benjamin K.; Brown, Marilyn A. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KNB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402055638
- ISBN
- 9781402055638
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.84
€ 129.84
Hardback. Presents both general and comprehensive observations of unsuccessful and successful experiences in water pollution trading programs within the US. This title combines background information with real experience. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNBW; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 403.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058622
- ISBN
- 9781402058622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Safety Related Issues of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, 26-29 September 2005 Editor(s): Lambert, J. D. B; Kadyrzhanov, K. K. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNH; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059025
- ISBN
- 9781402059025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 360.23
€ 360.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Teichler, Ulrich. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JNMN; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059254
- ISBN
- 9781402059254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardback. Combines analysis of the forest sector with modern strategic management principles to develop a vision for sustainable forest management. This book proposes a theoretical framework for this once traditional sector; one which reconciles thinking in strategic management with natural resource management. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 811.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059643
- ISBN
- 9781402059643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.47
€ 241.47
Agricultural Trade Liberalization and the Least Developed Countries
. Ed(S): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per
Hardback. Developing countries as a group stand to gain very substantially from trade reform in agricultural commodities. This title addresses important questions relating to this subject. Editor(s): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060793
- ISBN
- 9781402060793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.01
€ 244.01
Hardback. Towards the Demise of the Unreliable and Risk Prone Use of Solid and Liquid Fuel and the Development of a Sustainable World Energy System which Assures Environmental Quality and Equitable Socio-economic System Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCN; KJMV5; KNBT; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063817
- ISBN
- 9781402063817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Safety, Reliability and Risks Associated with Water, Oil and Gas Pipel...
. Ed(S): Pluvinage, Guy; Elwany, Mohamed Hamd...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Safety, Reliability and Risks Associated with Water, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Alexandria, Egypt, 4-8 February 2007 Editor(s): Pluvinage, Guy; Elwany, Mohamed Hamdy. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; THF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065248
- ISBN
- 9781402065248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.91
€ 245.91
Safety, Reliability and Risks Associated with Water, Oil and Gas Pipel...
. Ed(S): Pluvinage, Guy; Elwany, Mohamed Hamd...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Safety, Reliability and Risks Associated with Water, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Alexandria, Egypt, 4-8 February 2007 Editor(s): Pluvinage, Guy; Elwany, Mohamed Hamdy. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; THF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065255
- ISBN
- 9781402065255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 243.49
€ 243.49
Science for Agriculture and Rural Development in Low-Income Countries
. Ed(S): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman Van...
Hardback. This book illustrates the implementation of research approaches to rural development and sustainable agriculture in low-income countries. It draws lessons from pluri-annual collaborative research projects on RDSA from sub-Saharan Africa to South East Asia. Editor(s): Roetter, Reimund; Keulen, Herman van; Kuiper, Marijke; Verhagen, J.; Laar, H. H. van. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066160
- ISBN
- 9781402066160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Hardback. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 245 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBWQ; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 527.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067174
- ISBN
- 9781402067174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.38
€ 123.38
Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Production S...
. Ed(S): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; So...
Hardback. Offers an assessment of global climate change's impact on agriculture at the farm level, in the context of farm level adaptation decisions. This book discusses guidelines and analytical options for input suppliers, and agricultural producers to enable risk averting strategies and adaptations as global climate change plays out. Editor(s): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; Southworth, Jane; Pfeifer, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSA; 1MBF; KNAC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070280
- ISBN
- 9781402070280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.24
€ 124.24
Hardback. Providing information and analysis on the state of the postal and delivery sector, this volume offers insight into strategy, regulation, as well as the economics of this sector. Issues addressed include international postal policy, the universal service obligation, regulation, competition, entry, the role of scale and scope economies, and more. Editor(s): Crew, Michael A.; Kleindorfer, Paul R. Series: Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070358
- ISBN
- 9781402070358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.02
€ 130.02
Hardback. As voice communications are substituted by data communications, software - rather than terminals or networks - has become the driver of the wireless industry. This book looks at the specialization of services, benefits of the mobile Internet, controversial license auctions in several lead markets, dated or mistaken regulatory policies, and more. Editor(s): Steinbock, Dan; Noam, Eli M. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNTX; TJKR; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070563
- ISBN
- 9781402070563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.78
€ 126.78
Hardback. Describes and illustrates the key models of traffic flow and associated traffic phenomena such as conflicts in traffic, traffic generation and assignment, and traffic control. This book outlines opportunities for development of additional models needed for continued improvement of ITS. It is useful for researchers in Transportation Science. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; KNGR; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 236 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070952
- ISBN
- 9781402070952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.39
€ 191.39
Hardback. Aims to contribute to the knowledge base of management within the Chinese context. This title presents a mapping of research on management in PRC, and offers theoretical insights for cross-context, institutional, and behavioral studies. Editor(s): Tsui, Anne S.; Lau, Chung-Ming. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCL; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070990
- ISBN
- 9781402070990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.02
€ 249.02
Hardback. Identifies eight 'Channel Myths' that characterize almost all analytical research on distribution channels. Series: International Series in Quantitative Marketing. Num Pages: 568 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJS; KNPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071638
- ISBN
- 9781402071638
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.60
€ 250.60
Intelligent Information Integration in B2B Electronic Commerce
Brown, Mike; Fensel, Dieter; Dabiri, Gloria; ...
Hardback. Discusses the main problems of information integration in B2B Electronic Commerce and sketches several technological solution paths. This book is designed to meet the needs of a professional audience composed of researchers and practitioners in industry and graduate level students in Computer Science. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 144 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KNP; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402071904
- ISBN
- 9781402071904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.81
€ 125.81
Hardback. Outlines the field of transportation as a scientific discipline that transcends transportation technology and methods. Whether by car, truck, airplane, transportation obeys fundamental properties. The science of transportation defines these properties. Editor(s): Hall, Randolph W. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 741 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1227.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 741
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072468
- ISBN
- 9781402072468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.78
€ 360.78
Hardback. Represents the operations research techniques and solutions across a spectrum of telecommunications problems and implementation issues. This book deals with the design of wireless networks, including UMTS and Ad-Hoc networks, and with the optimal design of telecommunications networks. Editor(s): Anandalingam, G. (University of Maryland); Raghavan, S. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXC; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073182
- ISBN
- 9781402073182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.21
€ 193.21
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of the safety experiences of three case study industries and their implications for the US nuclear power industry. This book indicates that economic deregulation need not be incompatible with a reasonable safety record, especially in those aspects of safety that are positively related to productivity. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; KJMD; KNXC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073359
- ISBN
- 9781402073359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardback. Suitable for Internet infrastructure companies, this book helps them prepare for the decisions they may face when constructing their core OSS strategies and infrastructure. It provides a source of reference and education to learn the language, methods, and technologies associated with the OSS market. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNT; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073786
- ISBN
- 9781402073786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.20
€ 192.20
Hardback. Provides an understanding of mobile satellite communications for communication engineers, candidates for an engineering degree, technicians, managers, and other decision makers such as financiers and regulators. This book provides a systems oriented top-level view of mobile satellite communications. Editor(s): Swan, Peter Alfred; Devieux, Carrie L. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNT; TJKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073847
- ISBN
- 9781402073847
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. Focuses on analysis, design and development of human-centered e-business systems. The applications described in this work, facilitate e-business analysis from a business professional's perspective, and human-centered system design from a system development perspective. These applications employ a range of internet and soft computing technologies. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KN; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074424
- ISBN
- 9781402074424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46