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Paperback. The grasslands of Brazil - known as the cerrados - cover roughly a quarter of its land surface and are among the most threatened regions in South America. This text brings together researchers on the area to produce an account of the natural history and ecology of the cerrado/savanna ecosystem. Editor(s): Oliveira, Paulo S.; Marquis, Robert J. Num Pages: 424 pages, 61 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; RGBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120432
- ISBN
- 9780231120432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.06
€ 71.06
Lessons from Amazonia: The Ecology and Conservation of a Fragmented Fo...
Jr. (Ed.) Richard Bierregaard
Hardcover. This text presents the results of the a long-running and comprehensive study of forest fragmentation, the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP) in central Amazonia. The study includes baseline data from before isolation from continuous forest took place. Editor(s): Bierregaard, Richard, Jr.; Gascon, Claude; Lovejoy, Thomas E., III; Mesquita, Rita. Num Pages: 496 pages, 93 b/w + 13 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; RGBL; RNKH; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1225.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300084832
- ISBN
- 9780300084832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.04€ 53.02
€ 69.04
€ 53.02
Hardback. A fascinating look at how the deciduous forests of the northern hemisphere have developed across time and space, providing the insights we need to preserve them today Num Pages: 320 pages, 31 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300166811
- ISBN
- 9780300166811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.02
€ 35.99
€ 26.02
Hardcover. Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1092.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470517291
- ISBN
- 9780470517291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.32
€ 198.32
Paperback. Mediterranean Mountain Environments places its emphasis on physical geography while still adopting an integrated approach to the whole subject area. The book draws examples from a wide range of environments, demonstrating the interaction between human and physical processes responsible for shaping mountain areas. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QRM; RGBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 378.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686256
- ISBN
- 9780470686256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.62
€ 63.62
Hardcover. Presents a research led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of topological data structures. This book discusses the relevant techniques and applications at a level and format that is suitable for the non computer scientist. Editor(s): Rana, Sanjay. Num Pages: 214 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470851517
- ISBN
- 9780470851517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.78
€ 180.78
Hardcover. Forest soils are the foundation of the entire forest ecosystem and complex, long-term interactions between trees, soil animals, and the microbial community shape soils in was that are very distinct from agricultural soils. Num Pages: 362 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 254 x 21. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979471
- ISBN
- 9780470979471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.73
€ 145.73
Hardcover. Identifying trees and shrubs by their scientific name is an essential component of the professional skills of foresters and other types of environmental scientists. This book is an ideal guide for learning procedures as well as a reference book for field use. Num Pages: 624 pages, 550 line drawings, glossaries, references, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KB; GBC; PSAB; PSTS; RGBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 198 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471161585
- ISBN
- 9780471161585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.09
€ 223.09
Hardcover. The latest cutting-edge research on flood pulsing and wetland restoration in North America Presenting the latest research from leaders in the field of restoration ecology, Flood Pulsing in Wetlands reflects the current movement to incorporate flood pulsing into wetland restoration efforts. Editor(s): Middleton, Beth A. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; RBKF; RGBF; RNF; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471418078
- ISBN
- 9780471418078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.91
€ 169.91
Paperback. This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of physical geography introduces learners to all the basics, from latitude and seasonal changes to meandering streams and coastal processes. Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce concepts, it walks readers across the globe, explaining the Earth's varied systems and cycles. Series: Wiley Self-Teaching Guides. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RGB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471445661
- ISBN
- 9780471445661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.57
€ 21.99
€ 18.57
Hardcover. This text uses stratigraphy, geomorphology and hydrology to explain the distribution and development of soil on a landscape. The approach is three-dimensional, considering the surface geology, geomorphology and hydrology and their combined influence on soil properties and distribution. Num Pages: 256 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGB; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471511533
- ISBN
- 9780471511533
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 383.85
€ 383.85
Hardcover. The purpose of this book is to demonstrate that the land-based geomorphological evidence of environmental change from late Pleistocene, Holocene, historical and contemporary time periods remain central to the understanding of environmental change both at the global and regional scale. Editor(s): Slaymaker, Olav. Series: International Association of Geomorphologists. Num Pages: 334 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBG; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471895909
- ISBN
- 9780471895909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 456.38
€ 456.38
Paperback. This introduction to the study of coastal geomorphology provides a background for people inteested in how coastal features (such as cliffs, beaches, spits or deltas) have developed. It also demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms and provides a background for analytical planning. Num Pages: 340 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBKC; RGBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471899778
- ISBN
- 9780471899778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.29
€ 85.29
Hardcover. The studies in this volume examine aeolian transport mechanisms, erosional landforms and the evolution, geomorphology and ecology of dunefields. Physical and human influences on coastal dunes are also examined. Editor(s): Nordstrom, Karl F.; Psuty, Norbert P.; Carter, Bill. Series: Coastal Morphology and Research Series. Num Pages: 410 pages, 100 line drawings, 62 half-tones, 16 tables, index. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471918424
- ISBN
- 9780471918424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 652.19
€ 652.19
Hardcover. Channelized Rivers Perspectives for Environmental Management Andrew Brookes Environmental Consultant, Reading, UK For centuries engineers have modified river channels in order to control floods, drain land, prevent erosion and improve navigation. Num Pages: 342 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471919797
- ISBN
- 9780471919797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 538.57
€ 538.57
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. 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
Paperback. This volume contains essays which describe key developments in the areas of human, physical and environmental geography over the 20th century. It also examines how the teaching of geography has changed, highlighting alterations to the structure and character of the educational agenda. Num Pages: 422 pages, line drawings, tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; JNU; PDX; RGB; RGC; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962366
- ISBN
- 9780471962366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 152.98
€ 152.98
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
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
€ 123.98
Hardback. Provides the first comprehensive review of the evolution of tropical rain forests on a continent by continent basis, within an up--to--date tectonic, palaeogeographical and palaeoclimatic framework primarily by reference to the record of fossil pollens and spores. Num Pages: 378 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBT; PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983262
- ISBN
- 9780471983262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 390.09
€ 390.09
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. 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