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Natural disasters
Paperback. The world changes when you lose somebody you love.. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 224.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- V9781848545694
- ISBN
- 9781848545694
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.45
€ 14.99
€ 11.45
Paperback. "If you are an amateur weather geek, disaster wonk, or budding student of earth sciences, you will want to read this book."-Seattle Times Num Pages: 336 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393349917
- ISBN
- 9780393349917
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.96
€ 16.99
€ 15.96
Hardcover. Natural disasters bedevil our planet, and each appears to be a unique event. Leading geologist Susan W. Kieffer shows how all disasters are connected. Num Pages: 336 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 628.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393080957
- ISBN
- 9780393080957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.73
€ 26.99
€ 23.73
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.
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- 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€ 15.38
€ 17.99
€ 15.38
Hardback. This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities. Editor(s): Edelstein, Michael R.; Cerny, Astrid; Gadaev, Abror. Series: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781781903759
- ISBN
- 9781781903759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.30
€ 140.30
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, B/W art throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; RNC; RNK; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610395304
- ISBN
- 9781610395304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.75
€ 33.99
€ 22.75
Hardback. Series: Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change. Num Pages: 215 pages, 10 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFC; JHB; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138805620
- ISBN
- 9781138805620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.86
€ 160.86
Multiple-component retail product. Disasters can strike at any time. From the eruption of Vesuvius to Hurricane Katrina, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters have caused tremendous loss of life, human suffering, and environmental catastrophe. This title covers over 180 of the important disasters in history. Editor(s): Gunn, Angus M. Num Pages: 824 pages, 121 illustrations (b&w), 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBG; JFFC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1784.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313340024
- ISBN
- 9780313340024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.52
€ 160.52
Hardcover. This book follows environmental changes-including those caused by human actions, as well as those resulting from natural circumstances-and provides a process to manage their impact on the future. Editor(s): Nemeth, D.G.; Hamilton, Robert B.; Kuriansky, Judy. Series: Practical and Applied Psychology. Num Pages: 239 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; RNR; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313397318
- ISBN
- 9780313397318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 53.92
€ 54.99
€ 53.92
hardcover. Provides a flood risk-management framework for identifying and assessing climate-related risks and developing adaptation responses, for academic researchers and professionals. Series: International Hydrology Series. Num Pages: 194 pages, 93 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 50 tables 48 exercises. BIC Classification: RBK; RBP; RNR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 282 x 222 x 14. Weight in Grams: 800. Series: International Hydrology Series. 194 pages, 93 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 50 tables 48 exercises. Provides a flood risk-management framework for identifying and assessing climate-related risks and developing adaptation responses, for academic researchers and professionals. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RBK; RBP; RNR. Dimension: 282 x 222 x 14. Weight: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107018747
- ISBN
- 9781107018747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.21
€ 93.21
Hardcover. Deals with the topic of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR). This book provides an overview of the subject and looks at the role of governments, NGOs, academics and corporate sectors in community based disaster risk reduction. It examines experiences from Asian and African countries. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248671
- ISBN
- 9780857248671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.51
€ 149.51
Hardcover. A comprehensive exploration of the effects of fires - in forests and other environments-on soils, watersheds, vegetation, air and cultural resources. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNF; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 650.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471163565
- ISBN
- 9780471163565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 324.67
€ 324.67
Hardcover. In developed countries, the pervasive view of floods is that science and technology have largely brought these unpredictable disasters under safe control. This book shows that this is simply not so, and that floods are anything but controlled. Num Pages: 394 pages, references, tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471952480
- ISBN
- 9780471952480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.76
€ 255.76
Paperback. Nuclear bombs in suitcases, anthrax bacilli in ventilators, tsunamis, avian flu: nightmares that were once the plot of Hollywood movies are now frighteningly real possibilities. How can we steer a path between willful inaction and reckless overreaction? This work explores how we might prevent these and other worst-case scenarios. Num Pages: 352 pages, 13 tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 132 x 202 x 23. Weight in Grams: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032514
- ISBN
- 9780674032514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.63
€ 43.99
€ 36.63
Paperback. Reveals the short-sightedness behind conceiving of floods, fires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, hurricanes as natural disasters. This book argues that such thinking has led to policies that have done the environment more harm than good. It points out ways in which we can better address the environmental problems that humanity faces. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15 line illus., 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 28.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691113685
- ISBN
- 9780691113685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10
Paperback. Tells the story of nine volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the ways in which the earth's volcanism has affected human history. This book describes how volcanic activity has had long-lasting effects on societies, cultures, and the environment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 halftones, 22 line illus., 2 tables. BIC Classification: RBC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118383
- ISBN
- 9780691118383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.18
€ 38.99
€ 28.18
Hardback. * Natural disasters regularly reach a high degree of prominence in the media, but we rarely see the political aspects of the ways that disasters are managed and dealt with. * This book offers a comprehensive survey of the political history of disaster management, from World War I onwards. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745650685
- ISBN
- 9780745650685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.64
€ 69.64
Hardcover. This is one of the first books to focus on explicit linkages between the changing environment and disasters and suggests proactive approaches towards disaster management. A ready-reference for field practitioners it covers areas such as elements of environmental entry, impacts of environment and disaster, strategies, planning and the way forward. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Tran, Phong. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 369 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248657
- ISBN
- 9780857248657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.57
€ 149.57
Hardback. How do urban communities in Asian cities experience the impacts of urbanisation and climate change? This key issue forms the discussion point for this book. Particular reference is made to cities in India, and the capability of such urban communities of responding to climate-related disasters. Editor(s): Joerin, Jonas; Shaw, Rajib; Krishnamurthy, R. R. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509058
- ISBN
- 9781783509058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.76
€ 128.76
Hardback. In a world which continues to experience dramatic suffering as a result of natural hazards, local level disaster risk reduction efforts are of increasing importance. With reference to examples in the Philippines, this book analyses a local disaster risk resilience approach and suggests an effective model for enhancing such efforts in the future. Editor(s): Matsuoka, Yuki; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509270
- ISBN
- 9781783509270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.30
€ 140.30