Biogeography
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Biogeography
paperback. Covering both North and South America, this volume contains summaries of facts, theories, and unsolved problems pertaining to the unexplained extinction of mostly large terrestrial mammals. Editor(s): Haynes, Gary. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; RBX; RGM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179893
- ISBN
- 9789048179893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.39
€ 132.39
The Salton Sea Centennial Symposium: Proceedings of a Symposium Celebr...
Stuart H. . Ed(S): Hurlbert
paperback. This volume deals with many aspects of the physical and chemical limnology of the Salton Sea. Formed in 1905, this is California's largest lake and an important wildlife habitat. The lake may soon be subject to a multi-billion dollar restoration project. Editor(s): Hurlbert, Stuart H. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048179930
- ISBN
- 9789048179930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 239.06
€ 239.06
Biometeorology for Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change
. Ed(S): Ebi, Kristie L.; Burton, Ian; Mcgreg...
Paperback. The primary purpose of this collection of is to communicate some of the basic ideas and concepts of the sub-fields of biometeorology as they relate to climate change. The volume explores ideas and provides a basis for a new vision for biometeorology. Editor(s): Ebi, Kristie L.; Burton, Ian; McGregor, Glenn R. Series: Biometeorology. Num Pages: 281 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180288
- ISBN
- 9789048180288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.39
€ 196.39
Eurasian Arctic Land Cover and Land Use in a Changing Climate
. Ed(S): Gutman, Garik; Reissell, Anni
Hardback. This book compiles studies on interactions of land-cover and land-use change with climate in a region where warming is most pronounced. Covers the latest satellite sensing combined with GIS, assesses current land-cover changes and potential future scenarios. Editor(s): Gutman, Garik; Reissell, Anni. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSAF; RGM; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048191178
- ISBN
- 9789048191178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.07
€ 124.07
Hardback. Geomicrobiology provides an interdisciplinary review of recent developments in the origin of life, microbial-mineral interactions, and microbial processes functioning in marine and terrestrial environments. Topics include environmental proteomics and an analysis of microbes in complex, natural communities. Editor(s): Loy, Alexander; Mandl, Martin; Barton, Larry L. Num Pages: 437 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSP; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192038
- ISBN
- 9789048192038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.07
€ 247.07
hardcover. Carbonate sediments are increasingly relevant in archiving past environmental conditions, and in geothermal energy and hydrocarbon reservoirs. This book closes some gaps in our understanding of their interplay with physical, chemical, and biological factors. Editor(s): Westphal, Hildegard; Riegl, Bernhard M.; Eberli, Gregor P. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBX; RGM; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193639
- ISBN
- 9789048193639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.77
€ 126.77
Hardback. This book highlights recent advances in a range of vent and seep-related topics, including cases of host-symbiont coevolution, worms living on frozen methane, and a fossil record providing insights into the history of these ecosystems since the Paleozoic. Editor(s): Kiel, Steffen. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048195718
- ISBN
- 9789048195718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.18
€ 242.18
Hardback. Written by leading authors and experts in the field, this volume deals with a wide variety of biogeochemical and organic geochemical aspects of chitin. It is the first volume on chitin formation, distribution and preservation in the environment. Editor(s): Gupta, Neal S. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSV; RBGK; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048196838
- ISBN
- 9789048196838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.07
€ 126.07
Hardback. This book covers Hungarian climate change research that is directly related to greenhouse gases, with discussion ranging from monitoring of greenhouse gases to the anthropogenic contribution of Hungary to the greenhouse gas budget of the atmosphere. Editor(s): Haszpra, Laszlo. Num Pages: 406 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGM; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199495
- ISBN
- 9789048199495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.39
€ 193.39
Hardback. This book examines the global pattern of arsenic concentration and speciation in rice, discusses human exposures to inorganic arsenic and the resulting health risks. It outlines approaches for lowering arsenic in the human diet through agronomic management. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RGM; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400729469
- ISBN
- 9789400729469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.61
€ 186.61
Paperback. This book details environmental changes in Siberia with a focus on the terrestrial biosphere. It also discusses information system approaches that are being developed to safeguard and make accessible spatial and temporal data for environmental studies. Editor(s): Balzter, Heiko. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGB; RGM; RGW; RNPG; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732353
- ISBN
- 9789400732353
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Condition: New
€ 238.80
€ 238.80
Paperback. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Oren, Aharon. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 606 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSAF; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 955.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 606
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732414
- ISBN
- 9789400732414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.94
€ 241.94
Paperback. This book highlights recent advances in a range of vent and seep-related topics, including cases of host-symbiont coevolution, worms living on frozen methane, and a fossil record providing insights into the history of these ecosystems since the Paleozoic. Editor(s): Kiel, Steffen. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 504 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400733398
- ISBN
- 9789400733398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.73
€ 240.73
Paperback. This book includes work from both new and established researchers who are using laboratory, field and data-base techniques to characterize and quantify the temporal and spatial variation in taphonomic bias. Editor(s): Allison, Peter A.; Bottjer, David J. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 612 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGK; RBX; RGM; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734036
- ISBN
- 9789400734036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.84
€ 188.84
Paperback. Chile's range of environments, from the neotropics to the temperate sub-Antarctic, makes it a key marker of evolutionary patterns in flora. Focusing on botany/systematics, geography and biogeographical analysis, this book thoroughly updates the subject. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; RGM; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735040
- ISBN
- 9789400735040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 271.17
€ 271.17
paperback. This volume presents a collection of remarkable adaptations to anoxia, observed in protists, fungi, plants and animals. The text presents case studies that provide evidence for controlled beneficial use of anoxia, like organic modification of free radicals, for example. Editor(s): Altenbach, Alexander V.; Bernhard, Joan M.; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 684 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 684
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400737051
- ISBN
- 9789400737051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.42
€ 242.42
Hardback. Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. This book deals with this topic. Editor(s): Lal, Rattan; Lorenz, Klaus; Huttl, Reinhard F.; Schneider, Bernd Uwe; Von Braun, Joachim. Num Pages: 588 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1039.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741584
- ISBN
- 9789400741584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.45
€ 242.45
Regional Environmental Changes in Siberia and Their Global Consequence...
. Ed(S): Groisman, Pavel Y.; Gutman, Garik
hardcover. Written by international experts under the auspices of NEESPI, this volume presents a state-of-the-art assessment of the Earth's changing climate system as it impacts Siberia, and studies the relationships between climate, ecosystems and people in that region. Editor(s): Groisman, Pavel Y.; Gutman, Garik. Series: Springer Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCS; KCN; PSAF; RGM; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745681
- ISBN
- 9789400745681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.84
€ 187.84
Southern Hemisphere Palaeobiogeography of Triassic-Jurassic Marine Biv...
Damborenea, Susana E.; Echevarria, Javier; Ro...
Paperback. Shows latitudinal gradients and distributional patterns, both at regional and global scales, which are the basis for the recognition of biochoremas or palaeobiogeographical units of different ranks. This title provides interesting insight into particular biogeographical questions, such as bipolarity and its origin. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 147 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PST; RBGF; RBX; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 237.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400750975
- ISBN
- 9789400750975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Paperback. Wetland Techniques Volume 1: Foundations Editor(s): Anderson, James T.; Davis, Craig A. Num Pages: 459 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 89 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBF; RGM; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400768598
- ISBN
- 9789400768598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.53
€ 125.53