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Earth sciences
Hardcover. The text describes the impact and management of rivers and covers issues of river channel stability, flood control, water quality, amelioration of detrimental impacts of utilitarian uses and provision of in-stream habitat in a generally arid continent. Editor(s): Brizga, Sandra; Finlayson, Brian L. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 310 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1F; 1MBF; RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969761
- ISBN
- 9780471969761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 421.32
€ 421.32
Hardcover. This work discusses the design, maintenance and management problems in estuaries that sedimentary movements cause, and how to predict such movement in the future. The collection of papers explores these issues from both the engineers and the scientists viewpoint. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 184 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471970989
- ISBN
- 9780471970989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 282.73
€ 282.73
Hardcover. A critical issue which is fundamentally affecting the development of the Earth Observation sector is not so much the technology but the data policy. The conditions which govern access to the data, distribution of the data and the price of the data are now vital to the exploitation of this important environmental data resource. Num Pages: 162 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PGS; RB; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971887
- ISBN
- 9780471971887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.33
€ 283.33
Hardcover. Discusses probabilistic models for the occurrence and non-occurrence of physical events, and for their magnitude of severity when they do occur. This book describes how probabilistic models may be used to make predictions where water is a medium of transport for sediment and pollutants. Num Pages: 198 pages, references. BIC Classification: PBWL; RBGB; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973485
- ISBN
- 9780471973485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.24
€ 189.24
Hardcover. This text deals with methods of measuring the flow in rivers and open channels to obtain the necessary data to serve, among others, the following functions: the supply of water systems; the control of pollution; the design of highway bridges and culverts; flood management; and power production. Editor(s): Herschy, Reginald W. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973508
- ISBN
- 9780471973508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.59
€ 278.59
Hardcover. Strategic minerals are a major element of resource geopolitics. The US has always provided the umbrella for the West and is now the global policeman on strategic mineral supply. Num Pages: 180 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JWK; RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974024
- ISBN
- 9780471974024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.50
€ 306.50
Hardcover. Surface analysis deals with characterizing and understanding the behavior of molecules which react on the surface between two substances. Editor(s): Clark, R. J. H.; Hester, R. E. Series: Advances in Spectroscopy. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PNFS; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 41. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974239
- ISBN
- 9780471974239
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 738.01
€ 738.01
Paperback. This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the relevance of environmental geology to modern society. Num Pages: 512 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974598
- ISBN
- 9780471974598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.63
€ 104.63
Paperback. Stratigraphy is the key to understanding the geological evolution of the earth. It provides the framework for our interpretation of the sequences of events which have shaped the earth throughout its 4600 million years of existence. Editor(s): Doyle, Peter; Bennett, Matthew R. Num Pages: 542 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974635
- ISBN
- 9780471974635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.85
€ 134.85
Paperback. An estuary is the tidal mouth of a large river, and is a marine area where freshwater and saltwater meet. This book examines the physical aspects of estuaries, and has been updated to include new research on sediment dynamics, estuarine mixing mechanisms, effects of global warming, and mathematical modeling of estuarine physics. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKC; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471974710
- ISBN
- 9780471974710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.38
€ 97.38
Paperback. The rainfall-runoff model, TOPMODEL, is one of the simpler hydrological models that makes use of the type of digital terrain data now available. This volume summarizes experiences in applying the model in a variety of environments. Editor(s): Beven, K. J. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 356 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBKF; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977247
- ISBN
- 9780471977247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.52
€ 189.52
Paperback. Water is, perhaps, the single most important substance on earth. It forms the basis for life as we know it. Organisms, including human beings, can only survive if there is an adequate supply of water available. In addition, the water must be of the proper quality to support life. Editor(s): Peters, N. E.; Bricker, O. P.; Kennedy, M. M. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 420 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBGK; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978688
- ISBN
- 9780471978688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.95
€ 175.95
Paperback. A theme within this text on glaciology has been the linkage between glacier hydrology and ice mass dynamics. This mediates the way in which glaciers and ice sheets respond to environmental change, and determines ways in which ice masses shape the landscape. Editor(s): Sharp, M.; Tranter, Martyn; Richards, Keith S. Series: Advances in Hydrological Processes. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 201 x 20. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471981688
- ISBN
- 9780471981688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 226.71
€ 226.71
Hardback. Palaeohydrology is the study of how the composition, distribution and movement of water influenced environmental change in the past. Using case studies from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, this book discusses its contribution in understanding environmental change. Editor(s): Benito, Gerardo; Baker, V. R. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984658
- ISBN
- 9780471984658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 352.43
€ 352.43
Hardback. This volume consists of twenty chapters addressing different aspects of the theme of fluvial processes and environmental change. The overall coverage is broad; scientifically, (from modelling to alluvial dating), geographically (from arid zone flash--flooding to glacial meltwaters) and in time (from contemporary process studies to the Quaternary). Editor(s): Brown, Antony Barrington; Quine, Timothy. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 426 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985488
- ISBN
- 9780471985488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 401.98
€ 401.98
Hardback. Land contamination is of global concern with many of the world's industries potentially harming the environment and human health. This book takes into account the different groups involved in contaminated land management and offers a flexible learning approach based on practical experience and research. Series: Modules in Environmental Science. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: RB; RG; RNP; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985600
- ISBN
- 9780471985600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.22
€ 164.22
Paperback. Since 1981, a great deal has been learned about the worlda s Quaternary Ice Sheets. This book summarizes current understanding about the evolution of the last ice sheets and their response to and influence on environmental change. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 12. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985709
- ISBN
- 9780471985709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.71
€ 87.71
Hardback. Based on keynote addresses presented at the International Aeolian Conference in Oxford in July 1998, this book is the latest title in the British Geomorphological Research Group series. Editor(s): Goudie, Andrew S.; Livingstone, Ian; Stokes, Stephen. Series: British Geomorphological Research Group Symposia Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471985730
- ISBN
- 9780471985730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 393.52
€ 393.52
Hardback. Series: Landscape Systems - A Series in Geomorphology. Num Pages: 389 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471995104
- ISBN
- 9780471995104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 535.64
€ 535.64
Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520200944
- ISBN
- 9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.08€ 76.28
€ 101.08
€ 76.28