Geology & the lithosphere
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Geology & the lithosphere
Hardcover. This book reviews recent advances in geology and hydrodynamics in an effort to promote increased dialogue between sedimentary geologists, geomorphologists and hydrodynamicists. It focuses initially on hydrodynamics of turbulent flow, followed by two and three dimensional flow through straight and curved channels and flow over bed topography. Editor(s): Carling, P.A.; Dawson, Martin. Num Pages: 546 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBGH; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471953302
- ISBN
- 9780471953302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 440.71
€ 440.71
Hardcover. This monograph provides a synopsis of developments in the solute modelling of catchment ecosystems. The volume stresses the influences of weathering, ecosystems processes and hydrological processes as well as the application of models and modelling principles. Editor(s): Trudgill, S.T. Num Pages: 486 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 259 x 186 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957171
- ISBN
- 9780471957171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 402.03
€ 402.03
Hardcover. Steepland geomorphology concerns landscapes which are either active tectonically or influenced by volcanism. Using case studies, this text illustrates the differing conceptual frameworks that can be used to model and manage such unstable and variable regions. Editor(s): Slaymaker, Olav. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 294 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957522
- ISBN
- 9780471957522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 486.60
€ 486.60
Hardcover. Rehabilitation of Rivers Principles and Implementation Edited by Louise C. de Waal Division of Environmental and Analytical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, UK Andrew R.G. Large Department of Geography, University of Newcastle, UK and P. Editor(s): De Waal, Louise C.; Wade, P. Max; Large, Andy. Series: Landscape ecology. Num Pages: 344 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKF; RNF; RNP; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957539
- ISBN
- 9780471957539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.50
€ 306.50
Hardcover. Geomorphology and Groundwater is an up--to--the--minute collection dealing with the overlap between geomorphology and hydrogeology. These two disciplines have much to offer each other in several fields such as river groundwater interactions, the location and evolution of aquifers, karst and landform evolution. Editor(s): Brown, A. G. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RBKF; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471957546
- ISBN
- 9780471957546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 434.61
€ 434.61
Hardcover. This text addresses the hazard posed to engineering structures by salt weathering, which is an increasing one because of such diverse factors such as the spread of irrigation and high levels of atmospheric pollution. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958420
- ISBN
- 9780471958420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 282.57
€ 282.57
Hardcover. Regolith is the layer of broken and unconsolidated rock and soil material that forms the surface of the land and covers the bedrock nearly everywhere. An understanding of its properties and structure is very important in topics such as groundwater supply, soil conservation and exploration efforts for economic materials. Num Pages: 326 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: RBGF; RBGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 253 x 194 x 24. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961215
- ISBN
- 9780471961215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 444.29
€ 444.29
Hardcover. Dynamic unbounded medium-structure interactions occur in many fields of engineering and physical science, such as wave propagation in soil-structure and fluid-structure interactions, acoustics and electromagnetism and as diffusion in heat conduction and consolidation. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TBJ; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961345
- ISBN
- 9780471961345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 319.79
€ 319.79
Hardcover. This volume describes the results of the Covered Catchment Project at Gardsjon in Sweden. This is a major project in which a large (800m2) roof has been erected under a forest canopy to shelter the soil from the acid rain that falls in that area. Editor(s): Hultberg, Hans; Skeffington, Richard. Num Pages: 484 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 181 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471961512
- ISBN
- 9780471961512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.44
€ 300.44
Hardcover. Written by specialist and regional contributors, this invaluable book provides an integrated, up--to--date, geographical assessment of land degradation in the worlda s Mediterranean regions. Editor(s): Conacher, Arthur; Sala, Maria. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSM; RBGB; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1244.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963172
- ISBN
- 9780471963172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 440.67
€ 440.67
Hardcover. Every year a landslide disaster occurs somewhere in Europe. Destructive events are fortunately infrequent but when they do occur they are often tragic in their effects. Europe is heavily populated and development is expanding into areas where natural events are more likely to happen. Editor(s): Dikau, Richard; Brunsden, Denys; Schrott, Lothar; Ibsen, Maia-Laura. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 274 pages, photographs, maps, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1D; RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471964773
- ISBN
- 9780471964773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 386.45
€ 386.45
Hardcover. A thorough, detailed description of all aspects of wave and beach dynamics, as well as an incorporation of the new and growing fields of beach--dune interactions, large--scale coastal behavior, beach type management, and the human dimension of beach hazards is offered in this information--packed book. Editor(s): Short, Andrew D. Num Pages: 392 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGD; RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471965701
- ISBN
- 9780471965701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.39
€ 375.39
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. 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. 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.
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- 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. 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
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