Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Hardcover. The story of expeditions into Africa in search of dinosaur bones. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 432 pages, 50 b&w photos, 7 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; 3JJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 240 x 35. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253342140
- ISBN
- 9780253342140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.39
€ 57.39
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFFJ; JFSG; JFSL; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816697571
- ISBN
- 9780816697571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.62
€ 31.99
€ 28.62
Hardcover. Travelling the circumference of the truly gigantic Pacific, Simon Winchester tells the story of the world's largest body of water, and - in matters economic, political and military - the ocean of the future. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1QRP; 1QSP; RGC; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 164 x 45. Weight in Grams: 810. Fine copy in dustwrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers London
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KKD0009037
- ISBN
- 9780007550753
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Saving Madagascar is an eyewitness account of First World conservationists' attempts to rescue the extraordinary biodiversity of Madagascar-and the environment of its people. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HSM; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 41. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783603176
- ISBN
- 9781783603176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.44
€ 22.44
Paperback. Everard's work represents the long overdue incorporation of air into our wider understanding of ecosystems, and argues persuasively for the need for governments to recognise the importance of air as a resource. A must read for scholars and students of the environment, and for environmental activists. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; RN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 269 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783603848
- ISBN
- 9781783603848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.57
€ 31.99
€ 31.57
Hardback. This book examines current debates around water, development and governance in context. Editor(s): Munck, Professor Ronaldo; Asingwire, Narathius; Fagan, Honor; Kabonesa, Consolata. Series: International Studies in Poverty Research. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RNFD; TQSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783604937
- ISBN
- 9781783604937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.46
€ 89.46
Paperback. The world of international mining is changing rapidly. Mineral consumption is outstripping the capabilities of both communities and fragile ecosystems to cope with bigger and bigger mines. This book identifies mining's key players and presents the costs for local communities and environment. Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 192 pages, boxes, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFS; KNAT; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842771754
- ISBN
- 9781842771754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.54
€ 25.54
Paperback. Presents an exploration of the key social, political, and ethical issues in global water use. This title shows that the ways in which water is used and managed raise central issues about our lifestyle, our ethics, and our relationship to nature and the biosphere. It makes the case for a society that is economical with water. Translator(s): Camiller, Patrick. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 126 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842777053
- ISBN
- 9781842777053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.48
€ 27.48
Paperback. Celebrities are lending their name to conservation causes, and conservation itself is growing its own stars to fight and speak for nature. This book provides a critical analysis of this phenomena and argues that, ironically, there may be a hidden cost to celebrity power to individual's relationships with the wild. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842779743
- ISBN
- 9781842779743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.51
€ 26.51
Paperback. In Rethinking Macroeconomics for Sustainability, Nadal argues that macroeconomic theory and policymaking has to date barely addressed vital environmental issues. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCB; KCN; RNU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848135062
- ISBN
- 9781848135062
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.60
€ 33.99
€ 33.60
Hardback. Editor(s): Wagner, Luca N. Num Pages: 242 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 185 x 22. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600219894
- ISBN
- 9781600219894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.14€ 153.78
€ 230.14
€ 153.78
Hardback. This book explains how the phenomenal growth and industrialization of livestock production is a central part of the accelerating biophysical contradictions of industrial capitalist agriculture and of ongoing and future food crises. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: GTF; RNT; TVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 138. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780320977
- ISBN
- 9781780320977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.46
€ 89.46
Paperback. A fascinating examination of the benefits and downsides of large dams, this book explores the political, economic and environmental impact and importance of water management policy practised across the world. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780325408
- ISBN
- 9781780325408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.55
€ 30.99
€ 30.55
Hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive account of tourism in natural, wild and protected areas. The 2nd edition contains an overview of key literature and developments that have emerged since the publication of the 1st edition more than 10 years ago. As such, this book will remain an invaluable resource and review of the subject for many years to come. Series: Aspects of Tourism. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; RN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 181 x 32. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845413828
- ISBN
- 9781845413828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.72
€ 175.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Barrett, Ross; Worden, Daniel. Num Pages: 456 pages, 37 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JHMC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 25. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816689743
- ISBN
- 9780816689743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.55
€ 33.99
€ 30.55
Paperback. Demonstrates the ways in which elements in our environment under threat from many forms of pollution can be costed. This book shows ways in which governments are able to construct systems of taxation which would both reduce pollution by making it too costly and generate revenue for cleaning up much of the damage. Series: Blueprint Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 304. Clean copy with some shelf wear, slight foxing on edges and ffep with minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Earthscan
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KSS0008621
- ISBN
- 9781853830662
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. On Thursday, July 13, 1995, Chicagoans awoke to a blistering day on which the temperature would eventually climb to 106 degrees. This book reveals how in coming decades the effects of climate change will intensify the social and environmental pressures in urban areas around the world. Num Pages: 328 pages, 35 halftones, 3 maps, 7 figures, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JJPR; JFFC; RNPG; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226276182
- ISBN
- 9780226276182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.42
€ 17.99
€ 15.42
Paperback. Quantitative models are crucial to almost every area of ecosystem science. This book provides an overview of the status and role of modeling in ecosystem science, including perspectives on the debate over the appropriate level of complexity in models. It contains eight chapters that address the critical issue of evaluating ecosystem models. Editor(s): Canham, Charles D.; Cole, Jonathan J.; Lauenroth, W.K. Num Pages: 504 pages, 76 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092898
- ISBN
- 9780691092898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.55€ 61.41
€ 80.55
€ 61.41
Paperback. In The Hydrogen Economy, best--selling author Jeremy Rifkin takes us on an eye--opening journey into the next great commercial era in history. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Printing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745630427
- ISBN
- 9780745630427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.13
€ 38.99
€ 38.13
Hardback. Mountain Gorillas features stunning photos and four appendices documenting key biological and ecological information, habitat vegetation, milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, and travel information. Num Pages: 320 pages, 204, 199 colour illustrations, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 291 x 237 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801890116
- ISBN
- 9780801890116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 37.66
€ 45.99
€ 37.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Swift, Andrew; Martill, David. Series: Field Guide to Fossils. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; RBX; WNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palaeontological Association United Kingdom
- Edition
- Number 9
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780901702654
- ISBN
- 9780901702654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.98
€ 23.99
€ 23.98
Paperback. Environmental aesthetics explores the meaning and influence of environmental perception and experience on human life. Arguing for the idea that environment is fully integrated and continuous with us, this book explores the aesthetic dimensions of the human-environment continuum in both theoretical terms and concrete situations. Num Pages: 315 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPN; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566393348
- ISBN
- 9781566393348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.29
€ 46.99
€ 41.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Counterpoint United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619025325
- ISBN
- 9781619025325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.17
€ 20.99
€ 16.17
Paperback. This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson Editor(s): Gladwin, Derek; Cusick, Christine. Num Pages: 280 pages, Halftones, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780719099472
- ISBN
- 9780719099472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.21
€ 25.99
€ 22.21