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Physical geography & topography

Hardcover. This comprehensive and practically orientated book deals with many aspects of flood risk management. Using many real-world examples, the book will be useful for scientists and practitioners at different levels and with different interests. Editor(s): Schumann, Andreas H. Num Pages: 279 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RGB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048199167
ISBN
9789048199167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.88

Paperback. Explores and explains the evolution, occurrence and composition of wetlands and their physical and biological dynamics; considers the impact upon them of agriculture, industry, urbanization and recreation; and examines what steps are being and should be taken to manage and to preserve them. Editor(s): Williams, Michael. Series: Institute of British Geographers Special Publications. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: RGB; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 193 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631191995
ISBN
9780631191995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.32

hardcover. A systems-based approach to physical geography written in an easy-to-understand narrative style that is closely integrated with clear, single-concept illustrations. Num Pages: 720 pages, 900 colour illus. 20 tables 300 exercises. BIC Classification: RGB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 240 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1920. Great Systems and Global Environments. 720 pages, 900 colour illus. 20 tables 300 exercises. A systems-based approach to physical geography written in an easy-to-understand narrative style that is closely integrated with clear, single-concept illustrations. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: RGB. Dimension: 286 x 240 x 30. Weight: 1904.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
720
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521764285
ISBN
9780521764285
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.68

Paperback. Reveals the diverse panoply of perils to tropical forests and their biota, with emphasis on various dangers. In addition to documenting the vulnerability of tropical rainforests, this volume focuses on strategies for mitigating and combating emerging threats. It is suitable for researchers, students, and conservation practitioners. Editor(s): Laurance, William F.; Peres, Carlos A. Num Pages: 520 pages, 44 halftones, 63 line drawings. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 37. Weight in Grams: 902.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226470221
ISBN
9780226470221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.74
€ 43.95

Paperback. The fragmentation of the tropical rain forests is the subject of this study, which looks at the devastating damage caused to these sensitive areas. Covering geographic areas from Southeast Asia and Australia to Madagascar and the New World, the book summarizes contemporary knowledge and research. Num Pages: 632 pages, 4 colour plates, 12 halftones, 33 maps, 93 line drawings 85 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL; RNPD; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226468990
ISBN
9780226468990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.38
€ 48.48

Hardback. Forest Entomology examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and managing species that damage forests. Also provided are 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide. A series of tables provides summaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 195 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1290.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444333145
ISBN
9781444333145
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.02

Hardback. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; RGB; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 275 x 19. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319292625
ISBN
9783319292625
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 15.28

Paperback. Takes the reader from south to north, exploring moorlands. Thsi book shows us that, while the fierce terrains we associate with Wuthering Heights and The Hound of the Baskervilles are very human landscapes, the moors remain daunting and defiant, standing steadfast against the passage of time. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; RGBC; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571290055
ISBN
9780571290055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. This text chronicles the chaotic path to what could be one of the greatest natural disasters of modern times: the disappearance of the Atlantic Forest. Based on documentary and scientific resources, the book is a history of Brazil told from an environmental perspective. Num Pages: 504 pages, 11 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 248 x 44. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition, (a Centennial Book) ed.
SKU
V9780520208865
ISBN
9780520208865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 29.02

Hardback. Renowned photographer Valerie O'Sullivan captures the rich heritage and traditions of the untamed hills of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, as well as the resilience of the people who have braved the elements and carved out a life here. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AJB; AJC; HBTB; RGBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 258 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1326.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Collins Press
Condition
New
SKU
9781848892941
ISBN
9781848892941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.62

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402069765
ISBN
9781402069765
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.69

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470626153
ISBN
9780470626153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 153.78

Paperback. This invaluable overview of fluvial geomorphology provides river engineers and managers, who may lack specialist training, with useful insights into, and understanding of, natural channel forms and fluvial processes. Editor(s): Thorne, C. R.; Hey, Richard D.; Newson, Malcolm D. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBKF; RGB; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471969686
ISBN
9780471969686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.98

Paperback. Using a case study of tropical deforestation in the upper reaches of the Amazon Basin, this study argues that small landholders and peasants play an active role in the destructive process only when they pool their resources or join with corporations to open up new regions for settlement. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 234 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; RGBL; RNF; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Columbia University Press Dublin, Ireland
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231080453
ISBN
9780231080453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.20

Presenting an analysis of wetlands management, this book begins with a historical overview of wetland destruction and repair. It also shows how the effects on drained locations remain evident generations later. It also serves as a guide to aid anyone, from novice to engineer, engaged in the process of wetland restoration. Num Pages: 236 pages, 230 colour photographs, 23 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: RGBF; RNF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1356.
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813124476
ISBN
9780813124476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.79

Paperback. The first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates, suitable for students and researchers alike. Num Pages: 582 pages, 334 colour illus. 50 tables. BIC Classification: RBP; RGB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107429536
ISBN
9781107429536
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.15

Paperback. The first modern history of Scottish woodlands from the time of Scotland's first settlement, focusing on the period 1500 to 1920. Num Pages: 448 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 16 colour plates, 16 page colour plate section with 33 il. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3J; KCZ; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 784.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748632947
ISBN
9780748632947
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.86

Paperback. BIC Classification: RGB. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 325.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312235031
ISBN
9780312235031
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 157.17
€ 61.91

Paperback. This is a history of the trees, woodlands and forests of Scotland and of the people who used them. Editor(s): Smout, T. C. Num Pages: 288 pages, 89 black & white illustrations, 89 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBT; HDD; PST; RGBL; RGC; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 212 x 14. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617012
ISBN
9780748617012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

Paperback. "Bringing together contributions from leading researchers, this volume reflects on the political, institutional and social factors that have shaped the recent expansion of wind energy, and to consider what lessons this experience may provide for the future expansion of other renewable technologies"-- Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCN; RGB; RND; RNU; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349334964
ISBN
9781349334964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.69

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