Conservation of the environment
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Conservation of the environment
Paperback. Emphasizing the key principles of conservation biology and showing how these principles can be applied to the management of biological resources, this text simplifies many difficult concepts. Each chapter summarizes a specific theme in the field and contains suggestions for further reading. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrationssome col.), maps. BIC Classification: RB; RNF; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471595151
- ISBN
- 9780471595151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 229.18
€ 229.18
Hardcover. Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that help filter a great number of toxicants out of the earth's waters. They must be managed and occasionally even built from scratch, including all of the flora and fauna that grows there. Invertebrates play a key role in the wetland food chain. Editor(s): Batzer, Darold P.; Rader, Russell B.; Wissinger, Scott A. Num Pages: 1120 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471292586
- ISBN
- 9780471292586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 321.34
€ 321.34
Paperback. An opportunity to learn about the most important developments in environmental applications of ionizing radiation. This book makes it easy for scientists and engineers to acquaint themselves with the state of the art in ionizing radiation techniques for pollution control, environmental cleanup, and waste processing. Editor(s): Cooper, W.J.; Curry, R. D.; O'Shea, Kevin E. Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNRL; RNK; RNP; TC; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471170860
- ISBN
- 9780471170860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.99
€ 254.99
Hardcover. Solving the pulp and paper industries' environmental problems is essential to maintaining the forest industry and accommodating the changing economic needs of forest communities. This book explores the construction of new mills--operating on new technology that does not produce pollutants--which are vital to the pulp and paper industry. Editor(s): Young, Raymond A.; Akhtar, Masood. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; TDJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471157700
- ISBN
- 9780471157700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 498.21
€ 498.21
Hardcover. Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents readers with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of the major natural resource issues facing the world today. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 255 x 18. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471152255
- ISBN
- 9780471152255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.48
€ 284.48
Hardcover. Aquaculture is a rapidly growing, successful approach to improving diets by providing more high quality fish and shellfish protein. It is also an industry with major unresolved issues because of its negative impact on the environment. This book is a pioneering effort in the development of environmentally benign aquaculture methods. Editor(s): Bardach, John E. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNKH; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471148296
- ISBN
- 9780471148296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 342.23
€ 342.23
Hardcover. A compilation of concepts, biological relationships and procedures used to organize forested landscapes for combinations of goods, services and effects. Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMV; RNF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471007845
- ISBN
- 9780471007845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.48
€ 284.48
Paperback. Proposes the existence of widely-recurring plant functional types with predictable relationships to vegetation structure and dynamics. This title features chapters on Assembling of Communities, Rarification and Extinction, Colonisation and Invasion, Principles and methodologies of a range of international tests including case study examples. Num Pages: 456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 229 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470850404
- ISBN
- 9780470850404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.46
€ 112.46
Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470673737
- ISBN
- 9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.11
€ 132.11
Paperback. Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSW3; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 11. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655115
- ISBN
- 9780470655115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.47
€ 63.47
Hardcover. While there are many reasons to incorporate sustainable practices into meetings and events, including saving costs and resources, protecting the environment, improving social issues, doing business more efficiently and effectively and attracting new audiences, the number one reason to go green is to do business better. Series: The Wiley Event Management Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 193 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470640104
- ISBN
- 9780470640104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.71
€ 102.71
Hardcover. Mathematical Bioeconomics: The Mathematics of Conservation analyzes the economic forces underlying the misuse of biological renewable resources and discusses economically effective methods of resource management. It shows how rigorous mathematical modeling can be used to solve the complex problems of bioeconomics. Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBW; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470372999
- ISBN
- 9780470372999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.70
€ 133.70
Hardcover. Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations provides the reader with the fundamentals of air pollution equipment with the appropriate applications to provide an introduction to design principles. Each chapter contains problems dealing with performance equations, operation, maintenance and recent developments. Num Pages: 574 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNK; TN; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 574
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470209677
- ISBN
- 9780470209677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.50
€ 166.50
Hardcover. Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470056219
- ISBN
- 9780470056219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.09
€ 105.09
Hardback. An eminent ecologist shows how an iconic New England island has been shaped by nature and human history, and how its beloved landscape can be protected Illustrator(s): Hall, Brian R. Num Pages: 352 pages, 314 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HBJK; RNK; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 260 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300214178
- ISBN
- 9780300214178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.18
€ 42.99
€ 30.18
Paperback. Series: Yale Agrarian Studies Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPS; RND; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 204 x 132 x 27. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300213157
- ISBN
- 9780300213157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.62
€ 42.99
€ 30.62
Hardback. A fascinating look at how the deciduous forests of the northern hemisphere have developed across time and space, providing the insights we need to preserve them today Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300166811
- ISBN
- 9780300166811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.40
€ 35.99
€ 26.40
Hardback. Investigates the world of nature conservation, arguing that the West's attitude to endangered wildlife is shallow, self-contradictory and ultimately very damaging. The author points out that illegal trading is often the direct result of Western consumer desires, from coltan for cellular phones to exotic meats sold to Londoners. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFT; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300154344
- ISBN
- 9780300154344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.40
€ 35.99
€ 26.40
Hardback. 'Smart Alliance' tells the story of how Chiquita, formerly the notorious United Fruit Company, reinvented itself as an ally of conservation and together with the Rainforest Alliance set about establishing a 'Better Banana' seal of approval to certify genuine efforts to protect the environment. Series: Yale Agrarian Studies Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 46 illustrations. BIC Classification: KJK; KNAC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300102338
- ISBN
- 9780300102338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.33€ 44.59
€ 56.33
€ 44.59
Lessons from Amazonia: The Ecology and Conservation of a Fragmented Fo...
Jr. (Ed.) Richard Bierregaard
Hardcover. This text presents the results of the a long-running and comprehensive study of forest fragmentation, the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP) in central Amazonia. The study includes baseline data from before isolation from continuous forest took place. Editor(s): Bierregaard, Richard, Jr.; Gascon, Claude; Lovejoy, Thomas E., III; Mesquita, Rita. Num Pages: 496 pages, 93 b/w + 13 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300084832
- ISBN
- 9780300084832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.97€ 53.84
€ 68.97
€ 53.84