Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. In 1975, Melody Webb became a historian with the National Park Service in Alaska. From Alaska, she went on to become assistant superintendent at Grand Teton National Park and superintendent of Lyndon B Johnson National Park. Num Pages: 286 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826331762
- ISBN
- 9780826331762
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€ 20.99€ 19.55
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€ 19.55
Paperback. Written by the author whose career involves firefighting, fire rehabilitation, timber sale administration, environmental education, and many other aspects of forest management, this book focuses on the important bond between land and people. It contains tales that offer insight into forest issues. Num Pages: 264 pages, 30 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBWX; RNK; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826344588
- ISBN
- 9780826344588
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.87
€ 25.99
€ 23.87
Paperback. Viewing New Mexico as a microcosm of global ecological degradation, this is the first book to give the general public a realistic perspective on the problems surrounding New Mexico's environmental health and resources. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; RNC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 587.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826350497
- ISBN
- 9780826350497
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.54
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Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RBKF; RNK; TQ; WNCS2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Edition
- Updated and expanded edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826352477
- ISBN
- 9780826352477
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.55
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€ 19.55
Paperback. "Originally published in hardcover by Addison-Wesley, 1991." Num Pages: 216 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826354341
- ISBN
- 9780826354341
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.24
€ 25.99
€ 22.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RBKF; RNF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870716072
- ISBN
- 9780870716072
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Condition: New
€ 37.87
€ 37.87
Hardcover. Not everyone views preservation of historic buildings in the same way. This title presents voices of those who provide an oral history with the passion of people attempting to keep alive a cherished past in the face of complex modern forces. Num Pages: 301 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; HBJK; HBTB; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Texas Tech University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896723788
- ISBN
- 9780896723788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.26
€ 25.99
€ 25.26
Paperback. Presents stories that look at the external landscape, the world around us, asking hard questions about the capacity to destroy what we love best. This book features stories that turn inward, into the human heart, perhaps searching for an answer there. Editor(s): Caswell, Kurt; Tomlinson, Susan Leigh; Warner, Diane Hueter. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Texas Tech Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896726550
- ISBN
- 9780896726550
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.39
€ 23.99
€ 20.39
Paperback. Brings Canadian, American, and Mexican perspectives on the role of regional planning and conservation of protected areas. This title offers a tri-nation perspective on protected areas (and the role of regional planning), including marine parks. It discusses areas such as: Yellowstone National Park, Tijuana River National Estuarine, and Yukon. Editor(s): Nelson, Gordon. Num Pages: 444 pages, 42 b/w photos & 77 illus. BIC Classification: 1KB; RNK; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 718.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press Canada
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552380840
- ISBN
- 9781552380840
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Condition: New
€ 49.98
€ 49.98
Paperback. How can we make the best use of the places we live in? In recent years, environmental conservation and sustainable development have become critical parts of the planning equation. This book presents the ABC Method of approach to planning. Num Pages: 520 pages, 120 illus & 50 colour photos. BIC Classification: RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 750.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552382547
- ISBN
- 9781552382547
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Condition: New
€ 62.78
€ 62.78
Paperback. Based on papers presented at the Parks, peace and partnerships conference, held at Waterton Park, Alta., Sept. 9-12, 2007. Editor(s): Quinn, Michael S.; Broberg, Len; Freimund, Wayne. Num Pages: 576 pages, illus. BIC Classification: KCN; RNK; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 232 x 34. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press Canada
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552386422
- ISBN
- 9781552386422
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Condition: New
€ 56.81
€ 56.81
Hardcover. Habitat loss and fragmentation arguably pose the greatest threats to biological diversity. This title provides a blueprint for advancing understanding of conservation in agricultural regions. It combines the efforts of ecologists, economists, statisticians, mathematicians and land-use specialists. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: RNC; RNKH; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557533272
- ISBN
- 9781557533272
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Condition: New
€ 80.04
€ 80.04
Hardback. Soon after her 50th birthday, Melissa Walker decided to leave her suburban life and venture into the wilderness. Like many American chroniclers before her who have surrendered to the pleasures of the open road, she had no destination in mind, just two definite goals - one personal, one political. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFSJ1; RNK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921099
- ISBN
- 9780813921099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.71
€ 41.71
Paperback. Soon after her 50th birthday, Melissa Walker decided to leave her suburban life and venture into the wilderness. Like many American chroniclers before her who have surrendered to the pleasures of the open road, she had no destination in mind, just two definite goals - one personal, one political. Num Pages: 319 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFSJ1; RNK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921105
- ISBN
- 9780813921105
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.08
€ 20.99
€ 20.08
Hardback. Although swamps are recognized as one of the most prolific natural systems on Earth, they have long held a mysterious place in America's history and culture. This work takes us on a personalized trip to the swamp, providing a look at the nature of these special places, and arguing that these natural systems should be protected, not destroyed. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; RGBF; RNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813926186
- ISBN
- 9780813926186
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.99
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€ 22.99
hardcover. Explores those uneasy places where scientific research meets public policy-making - and the resulting human effect on our natural and historical landscapes. The author follows an archaeobotanist on her research in the Near East to see what ancient agricultural practices in this largely arid region can tell us about where the West may be heading. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813926230
- ISBN
- 9780813926230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.51
€ 34.51
Conserving the Commonwealth: The Early Years of the Environmental Move...
Peters, Margaret T.. Ed(S): Hass, Patricia Ce...
hardcover. Describes the earliest days of Virginia's environmental movement, recounting the efforts of a farsighted group of leaders to preserve Virginia's priceless resources - open land, waterways, and historic sites - and to create new parks within reach of all the state's citizens. Editor(s): Hass, Patricia Cecil. Num Pages: 144 pages, 17 b&w illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; RNK; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780813927732
- ISBN
- 9780813927732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.81
€ 31.99
€ 26.81
Paperback. As environmental issues increasingly impinge on society, sociologists have turned their attention to nature and the environment. This book concentrates on empirical studies in environmental sociology, showing what sociologists bring to current debates and demonstrating how sociologists can best pursue practical work on environmental topics. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; RNB; RNK; RNT; YQG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237117
- ISBN
- 9780230237117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.52
€ 121.52
Hardback. Series: Higher Education and Society. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNB; JNM; RBGD; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230622036
- ISBN
- 9780230622036
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Condition: New
€ 156.21€ 127.57
€ 156.21
€ 127.57
Hardback. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KC; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312230104
- ISBN
- 9780312230104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.14
€ 123.14
Paperback. Reviews the quantitative tools used in the study of such subjects as biodiversity, resource management, and endangered species preservation. This book covers topics such as population viability analysis, population dynamics, metapopulation models, estimating risks and timing of extinctions, quasi-extinction, recovery dynamics, land use, and more. Editor(s): Ferson, Scott; Burgman, Mark. Num Pages: 322 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1040.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387954868
- ISBN
- 9780387954868
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Condition: New
€ 126.29
€ 126.29
The Planner's Guide to Natural Resource Conservation. The Science of L...
. Ed(S): Esparza, Adrian X.; Mcpherson, Guy
Hardback. This guide provides readers from diverse, nonscientific backgrounds with a working knowledge of how and why exurbanization impacts environmental systems. It includes relevant concepts and processes, and the know-how to apply science to land-use decisions. Editor(s): Esparza, Adrian X.; McPherson, Guy. Num Pages: 258 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387981666
- ISBN
- 9780387981666
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Condition: New
€ 127.80
€ 127.80
Hardback. Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, this title weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW6; RNKH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387988764
- ISBN
- 9780387988764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.15
€ 38.99
€ 37.15
Hardback. Suitable for conservation biologists' upper-division and graduate level conservation biology courses, as well as for individual reference, this book incorporates chapters, covering various aspects of one of the most dynamic areas in the life sciences. It includes topics such as ecosystem management and the economics of conservation. Editor(s): Fiedler, Peggy L.; Kareiva, Peter M. Num Pages: 534 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412096518
- ISBN
- 9780412096518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.32
€ 243.32