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Pollution & threats to the environment

Hardcover. This book presents an overview of the chemistry, geology, toxicology and environmental impacts of arsenic, presenting information on relatively common arsenic minerals and their key properties. In addition, it includes discussions on the environmental impacts of the release of arsenic from mining and coal combustion. Num Pages: 588 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PNK; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 197 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1326.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
588
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470027585
ISBN
9780470027585
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 209.80

Hardcover. An exhaustive volume that provides state-of the-art findings on trace element contamination in the environment and its implications on human health. Provides a unique approach interfacing metal requirements of animals and plants and their nutritional benefits with the increasing problem of trace element contamination. Num Pages: 778 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1206.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
778
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470180952
ISBN
9780470180952
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 250.89

Hardcover. Illicit drugs are an emerging class of environmental contaminants and mass spectrometry is the technique of choice for their analysis. Editor(s): Castiglioni, Sara; Zuccato, Ettore; Fanelli, Roberto. Series: Wiley Series on Mass Spectrometry. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AS; PN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470529546
ISBN
9780470529546
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.89

Paperback. This important resource provides an overview of the major environmental policy issues, both historic and topical, and explains how science plays a role in various forms of policy response. Series: Public Health/Environmental Health. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 235 x 24. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470593431
ISBN
9780470593431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.43

Paperback. This text combines an examination of how the physical environment affects our health with a description of how public health and urban planning can work together to create environments that improve human health and well-being. Series: Public Health/Environmental Health. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470620038
ISBN
9780470620038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.35

Paperback. * Rather than debating the existence of the problem, this book presupposes that a climate change issue exists and develops a strategic and thoughtful action plan for how it should be handled by the scientific community as well as by political leaders. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470654972
ISBN
9780470654972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 42.18

Hardcover. In Alternative Ecological Risk Assessment the author, Lawrence V. Tannenbaum, provides a critical review of current practices in the ecological risk assessment field and proposes alternatives that are supported by established science and keen observation. Num Pages: 228 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PS; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 233 x 16. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470673041
ISBN
9780470673041
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.03

Hardcover. Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. Editor(s): Clark, Dr. Connie J.; Poulsen, Dr. John R. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470673737
ISBN
9780470673737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.02

Hardcover. The public health risks posed by automotive particulate emissions are well known. Such particles are sufficiently small to reach the deepest regions of the lungs; and moreover act as carriers for many potentially toxic substances. Series: RSP. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNP; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1016.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470724552
ISBN
9780470724552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.36

Hardcover. With petroleum-related spills, explosions, and health issues in the headlines almost every day, the issue of remediation of petroleum and petroleum products is taking on increasing importance, for the survival of our environment, our planet, and our future. Series: Energy and Environment. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSG; RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 34. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470938492
ISBN
9780470938492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 226.71

Hardcover. Introduction to Hazardous Waste Incineration, Second Edition The control of hazardous wastes is one of today's most critical environmental issues. Increasing numbers of engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel are being confronted with problems in this important area. Num Pages: 656 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RNH; RNP; TQSR3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1070.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471017905
ISBN
9780471017905
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 238.80

Hardcover. Plastics and the Environment provides state-of-the-art technical and research information on the complex relationship between the plastic and polymer industry and the environment, focusing on the sustainability, environmental impact, and cost - benefit tradeoffs associated with different technologies. Editor(s): Andrady, Anthony L. Num Pages: 792 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNNP; RNP; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1280.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
792
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471095200
ISBN
9780471095200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.85

Hardcover. The basic focus of Chemical Concepts in Pollutant Behavior is to demonstrate how the properties of a chemical determine its fate and distribution in the environment. Num Pages: 402 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 744.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471095255
ISBN
9780471095255
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.09

Hardcover. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 724 pages. BIC Classification: RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
724
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471112310
ISBN
9780471112310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 490.22

Hardcover. This book provides an accessible introduction to the underlying scientific and physical processes that determine how chemicals react with their environments, and shows how to develop models that can help predict their effects. Offers a broad and modern perspective to environmental modeling, covering ground water, atmosphere, soil and global change. Series: Environmental Science and Technology: A Wiley-Interscience Series of Texts and Monographs. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1090.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471124368
ISBN
9780471124368
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 212.22

Paperback. In this text, the author takes an atmospheric perspective because the two driving issues - ozone depletion and global warming - are within the atmospheric realm. Num Pages: 160 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 190 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471130734
ISBN
9780471130734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.42
€ 96.18

Hardcover. Focusing on modeling applications, this outstanding reference provides a step-by-step, non-mathematical approach to constructing and using realistic workable groundwater models on a daily basis. Extensive detailed drawings, case studies, practical examples, and sample models illustrate important concepts. Num Pages: 480 pages, 125 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; RBG; RBKF; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471136873
ISBN
9780471136873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.55

Hardcover. This book explains how to manage and prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It describes how to prepare, write and manage an EIS and examines the individual roles involved in the process and how they relate to each other. It shows how to file the paperwork and how to work with potential adversaries to get projects approved. Num Pages: 512 pages, facsim. BIC Classification: KJM; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 872.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471137412
ISBN
9780471137412
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.95

Hardcover. This easy-to-read guide links the regulatory and technical aspects of air quality compliance in one self-contained volume. This unique handbook explains air quality compliance in plain language, free of legalese. Russell E. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 796.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471150060
ISBN
9780471150060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.55

Hardcover. Stormwater management is a growing concern for landscape architects and related professionals--most urban development projects now require some type of stormwater management to comply with local, state, or federal regulations. Num Pages: 272 pages, notes. BIC Classification: AMV; RBKF; RNP; RNU; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471165286
ISBN
9780471165286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.36

Paperback. An opportunity to learn about the most important developments in environmental applications of ionizing radiation. This book makes it easy for scientists and engineers to acquaint themselves with the state of the art in ionizing radiation techniques for pollution control, environmental cleanup, and waste processing. Editor(s): Cooper, W.J.; Curry, R. D.; O'Shea, Kevin E. Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNRL; RNK; RNP; TC; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
752
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471170860
ISBN
9780471170860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 250.89

Hardcover. Vanadium, the 21st most abundant element in the earth's crust, is a shiny silvery soft metal mainly known for its corrosion resistance. This book examines the effects, both detrimental and beneficial, of vanadium on humans and wildlife. Series: Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Num Pages: 404 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; MMGT; RNP; TDM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 2
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471177760
ISBN
9780471177760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 284.73

Hardcover. Up-to-date coverage of vanadium research--in two accessible, self-contained volumes Vanadium in the Environment brings together the contributions of leading experts on the chemical and toxicological aspects of vanadium exposure and its effects on aquatic and terrestrial environments, human health, and wildlife. Num Pages: 410 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSB; RNP; TDM; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 29. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Part 1
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471177784
ISBN
9780471177784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 284.73

Hardcover. A flexible and comprehensive framework for cost-effective pollution prevention Environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal have become a fact of life --and a huge financial liability --for companies in many different industries. Num Pages: 446 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: KCN; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 786.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471180159
ISBN
9780471180159
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.20

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