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Hardback. One of the key aspects of the lives of circumpolar peoples is their relationship with wild animals that support them. Although divided for most of the 20th Century by various national trading blocks and the Cold War, aboriginal people share common stories about the capitalist and socialist states that claimed control over their lands and animals. Editor(s): Anderson, David G.; Nuttall, Mark. Num Pages: 256 pages, 11 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QMP; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571815743
- ISBN
- 9781571815743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.22
€ 158.22
The TransForum Model. Transforming Agro Innovation Toward Sustainable ...
. Ed(S): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. ...
Hardback. Innovation has driven agricultural production and productivity growth in recent decades, with negative impact on the physical and social environment. This book offers new insights on harnessing innovation to the complex challenges of sustainable development. Editor(s): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. van. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048197804
- ISBN
- 9789048197804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.89
€ 185.89
The TransForum Model: Transforming Agro Innovation Toward Sustainable ...
. Ed(S): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. ...
paperback. Innovation has driven agricultural production and productivity growth in recent decades, with negative impact on the physical and social environment. This book offers new insights on harnessing innovation to the complex challenges of sustainable development. Editor(s): Andeweg, Karin; Latesteijn, Henk C. van. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 279.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790117
- ISBN
- 9789400790117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.76
€ 184.76
Hardback. Practical experience and scientific investigations have shown that balanced fertilization above all exerts a considerable influence on the quality of agricultural products. This is an overview of crop nutrition to increase crop quality, safeguard natural resources and benefit the farmer. Editor(s): Anec, Dilec; Martin-Prevel, Pierre. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358503
- ISBN
- 9780792358503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
paperback. This text has been developed from a workshop on "Technological Change in Agriculture and Tropical Deforestation" organized by the Center for International Forestry Research and held in Costa Rica in March, 1999. It explores how intensification of agriculture affects tropical deforestation. Editor(s): Angelsen, A.; Kaimowitz, David. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RNPD; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994512
- ISBN
- 9780851994512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.17
€ 101.17
Forest Ecosystems, Forest Management and the Global Carbon Cycle
. Ed(S): Apps, Michael J.; Price, David T.
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop "The Role of Global Forest Ecosystems and Forest Resource Management in the Global Cycle", held in Banff, Canada, September 12-16, 1994 Editor(s): Apps, Michael J.; Price, David T. Series: NATO ASI Subseries I. Num Pages: 468 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PNV; PSAF; RNK; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642646997
- ISBN
- 9783642646997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.19
€ 124.19
Hardback. Boreal forests form Earth's largest terrestrial biome. The long term viability and sustainability of boreal forests is influenced by many factors. This title contains almost 50 peer-reviewed papers from a world-wide group of experts assembled under the auspices of IBFRA, the International Boreal Forest Research Association. Editor(s): Apps, Michael J.; Price, David T.; Wisniewski, Joe. Num Pages: 548 pages, 177 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from WATER, AIR, & SOIL POLLUTION 82:1-
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792336655
- ISBN
- 9780792336655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.77
€ 257.77
Paperback. Essays by scientists, policy analysts, public lands managers, and environmental advocates address issues raised by the scale of the controversial Northwest Forest Plan: ideas and practices of sustainable forestry, science and policymaking, protection of threatened and endangered species, and more. Editor(s): Arabas, Karen B.; Bowersox, Joe. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531352
- ISBN
- 9780742531352
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.51
€ 77.51
US Programs Affecting Food and Agricultural Marketing
. Ed(S): Armbruster, Walter J.; Knutson, Rona...
paperback. This book identifies the many public sector programs and institutions affecting food and agricultural marketing. It investigates the safety of the food supply, from both domestic and international sources, from farm to consumption. Editor(s): Armbruster, Walter J.; Knutson, Ronald D. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 548 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493900961
- ISBN
- 9781493900961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.24
€ 188.24
Paperback. Editor(s): Arnalds, Olafur; Archer, Steve. Series: Advances in Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RBGB; RBK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048153596
- ISBN
- 9789048153596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.81
€ 185.81
Paperback. Contains ten essays dealing with the economics of harvesting from migratory fish stocks and the characteristics of optimal harvesting paths for migratory species. The text also contains a number of case studies of actual migratory fisheries. Editor(s): Arnason, Ragnar; Bjorndal, Trond. Series: Studies in Contemporary Economics. Num Pages: 197 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540543626
- ISBN
- 9783540543626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.84
€ 121.84
Bioremediation of Salt Affected Soils: An Indian Perspective
. Ed(S): Arora, Sanjay; Singh, Atul K; Singh,...
Hardback. Innovative technologies in managing marginal salt affected lands merit immediate attention in the light of climate change and its impact on crop productivity and environment. This edited volume focuses on the characterization, reclamation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation of salt affected soils and waterlogged sodic soils. Editor(s): Arora, Sanjay; Singh, Atul K; Singh, Y P. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 13 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSTD; RNU; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319482569
- ISBN
- 9783319482569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.70
€ 123.70
Hardback. Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium, held September 20-27, 2000, Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA Editor(s): Arthaud, Greg J. (USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, USA); Barrett, Tara M. (Forest Inventory and Analysis, Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, USA). Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012563
- ISBN
- 9781402012563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.65
€ 187.65
Paperback. Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium, held September 20-27, 2000, Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA Editor(s): Arthaud, Greg J. (USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, USA); Barrett, Tara M. (Forest Inventory and Analysis, Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, USA). Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048162802
- ISBN
- 9789048162802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.23
€ 186.23
Paperback. Offering a fresh perspective on the topic, this book presents not only an innovative conceptual and methodological framework for a practice based approach to forest and nature governance, but also rich collection of case studies and ethnographies. Editor(s): Arts, Bas; Behagel, Jelle; Bommel, Severine van; Koning, Jessica de; Turnhout, Esther. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 276 pages, 7 black & white tables, 6 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; LNKJ; RNCB; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793330
- ISBN
- 9789400793330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.46
€ 185.46
Hardback. This vital book covers recent updates in biochemical, metabolic and physiological responses of plants to toxins and tolerance mechanisms. It summarises approaches for use of phytoremediation as a potential source for amelioration of contaminated soils. Editor(s): Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, M. S. A. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; RNC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193691
- ISBN
- 9789048193691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.08
€ 242.08
Paperback. This vital book covers recent updates in biochemical, metabolic and physiological responses of plants to toxins and tolerance mechanisms. It summarises approaches for use of phytoremediation as a potential source for amelioration of contaminated soils. Editor(s): Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, M. S. A. Num Pages: 491 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSTD; RNC; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 491
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401780513
- ISBN
- 9789401780513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.98
€ 240.98
Paperback. This book offers strategies for increasing the efficiency of crops under stressful environments. The strategies are based on conventional breeding and advanced molecular techniques and are discussed using specific case studies to illustrate their potential. Editor(s): Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, Munir; Athar, Habib-Ur-Rehman. Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RBGB; RNC; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180608
- ISBN
- 9789048180608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.03
€ 187.03
Hardback. Editor(s): Ashraf, Muhammad; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel; Aksoy, Ahmet. Num Pages: 803 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 803
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741157
- ISBN
- 9789400741157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.42
€ 245.42
Hardback. Global food security and sustainable agriculture are central challenges to science in an era of climatic uncertainty and rising population. This book explores the central role agrometeorology must play in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Editor(s): Attri, S.D.; Rathore, L. S.; Sivakumar, Mannava V. K.; Dash, S.K. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1087.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642193590
- ISBN
- 9783642193590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.73
€ 242.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Auclair, Daniel; Dupraz, C. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048152582
- ISBN
- 9789048152582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.81
€ 185.81
hardcover. Comprises a selection of contributions presented at a workshop held in Montpellier in 1997. The two main objectives of the workshop were to bring together what is understood about the processes underlying agroforestry practice, and to provide a forum to explore models and modelling approaches. Editor(s): Auclair, Daniel; Duprez, Christian. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1FB; 1HB; RNF; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 43:1-3, 1999
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357995
- ISBN
- 9780792357995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.68
€ 191.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Azevedo, Joao C.; Perera, Ajith H. (Ontario Forest Research Institute); Pinto, M. Alice. Num Pages: 275 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493942800
- ISBN
- 9781493942800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.01
€ 122.01
Hardback. Addresses one of the key features of contemporary government policy: how to integrate the economic role of agriculture with the societal role of the rural environment. This book contains a set of six theoretical contributions to the economics of the agri-environment, including consideration of the associated policy implications. Editor(s): Babcock, Bruce A.; Fraser, Robert W.; Lekakis, Joseph N. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009815
- ISBN
- 9781402009815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.54
€ 126.54