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Hardback. Contains presentations made at the Second International Conference on Earthquake Hazard and Seismic Risk Reduction held in Yerevan, Armenia, on 14-21 September 1998. This book is suitable for seismologists, geophysicists, earth scientists, engineers, architects, and psychologists interested in earthquake hazard and seismic risk research. Editor(s): Balassanian, Serguei; Cisternas, Armando; Melkumyan, Mikael. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 447 pages, 314 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 447
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363903
- ISBN
- 9780792363903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.00
€ 189.00
Hardback. Post-Tsunami Hazard Editor(s): Santiago-Fandino, Vicente; Kontar, Yevgeniy; Kaneda, Yoshiyuki. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 346 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 137 colour illustrations, 26 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: RNR; RP; TBC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319102016
- ISBN
- 9783319102016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.94
€ 123.94
paperback. Editor(s): Scherer-Lorenzen, M. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 422 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RGM; RNCB; RNR; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642060656
- ISBN
- 9783642060656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 356.31
€ 356.31
Hardback. Tracing the progress of the decade-long IHDP-IRG Project, this publication is based on case analyses from around the world and introduces an integrated risk governance framework for dealing with large-scale disasters that exceed our current coping capacities. Editor(s): Shi, Peijun; Jaeger, Carlo; Ye, Qian. Series: IHDP-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG; RNR; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642316401
- ISBN
- 9783642316401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.07
€ 123.07
Hardback. Editor(s): Sawada, Yasuyuki; Aldrich, Daniel P.; Oum, Sothea. Series: Risk, Governance and Society. Num Pages: 373 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, 37 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1F; JKSR; KCM; KCP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 767.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431550211
- ISBN
- 9784431550211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.15
€ 124.15
Hardback. Includes articles presented by some of the leading scientists in the ozone field at the Symposium for the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Ozone Commission, the Academy of Athens and the Mariolopoulos-Kanaginis Foundation, held in Athens in September 2007. Editor(s): Zerefos, Christos; Contopoulos, Georgios; Skalkeas, Gregory. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048124688
- ISBN
- 9789048124688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.41
€ 241.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, colour tables. BIC Classification: GBC; RNR; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762796908
- ISBN
- 9780762796908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.85
€ 20.99
€ 17.85
Hardcover. Spanning science and the humanities, this volume explores relationships between natural forces and human culture. It surveys the environmental history of natural disasters, from ancient times to today, discussing storms, ball lightning, floods and fires. Editor(s): Pfeifer, Katrin; Pfeifer, Niki. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749993
- ISBN
- 9789400749993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
hardcover. There exists a range of natural hazards, including seismicity, faulting, fracturing, mud volcano eruptions, mud island motion, overpressure and lateral stress. This title provides technical details regarding these natural hazards, using the South Caspian Basin as a model. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBGL; RNR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306462856
- ISBN
- 9780306462856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.85
€ 203.85
Hardback. Series: Springer Natural Hazards. Num Pages: 146 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBWL; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811011115
- ISBN
- 9789811011115
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.92
€ 121.92
New Trends in Earth-Science Outreach and Engagement
. Ed(S): Drake, Jeanette L.; Kontar, Yekateri...
Paperback. This book offers a prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life, from climate change to natural hazards. It presents key communication principles and practices. Editor(s): Drake, Jeanette L.; Kontar, Yekaterina Y.; Rife, Gwynne S. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 47 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; KJSP; RB; RG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319343860
- ISBN
- 9783319343860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.13
€ 122.13
Hardcover. This book offers a new approach to mapping populations, infrastructures and communities at risk, using remote sensing, GIS and census data to better grasp flood vulnerability in megacities of developing countries. Includes a case study of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Series: Springer Geography. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, 37 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400758742
- ISBN
- 9789400758742
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.34
€ 123.34
Hardcover. Editor(s): Carmichael, Melanie A. Num Pages: 337 pages, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, maps. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 24. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617286599
- ISBN
- 9781617286599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.78€ 241.88
€ 358.78
€ 241.88
Analysis of Excitation and Ionization of Atoms and Molecules by Electr...
Chaudhry, Afzal; Kleinpoppen, Hans
Hardback. This volume details the latest measurements of partial and total doubly differential cross-sections for the multiple ionization of rare gas atoms by electron impact. The data show, for example, the role of Auger transitions in producing multiply ionized atoms. Series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHP; PNFS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441969460
- ISBN
- 9781441969460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.72
€ 126.72
Origin and Formation of Coastal Boulder Deposits at Galway Bay and the...
Erdmann, Wibke; Kelletat, Dieter H.; Scheffer...
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Geography. Num Pages: 133 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 136 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; RBGD; RBKC; RGBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319163321
- ISBN
- 9783319163321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.71
€ 62.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Lacerda, Luiz Drude de. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RG; RNCB; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642075858
- ISBN
- 9783642075858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.09
€ 186.09
Paperback. This book presents the VAN earthquake prediction method. It details the theoretical model -based on solid state physics aspects- that motivated this research effort and then describes, step by step, all the developments of the VAN method. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 14. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642437540
- ISBN
- 9783642437540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 205.79
€ 205.79
Hardback. Editor(s): Habiba, Umma; Abedin, Md. Anwarul; Wali Raghib Hassan, Abu; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 285 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, 32 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: KC; RNFF; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431554103
- ISBN
- 9784431554103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.38
€ 123.38
The Economics of Forest Disturbances. Wildfires, Storms, and Invasive ...
. Ed(S): Holmes, Thomas P. (Usda Forest Servi...
Paperback. This unique, state-of-the-art review shows that neo-classical economic principles can be integrated with ecosystem analysis and modern econometric methods to uncover the causes and consequences of natural forest disturbances. Editor(s): Holmes, Thomas P. (USDA Forest Service); Prestemon, Jeffrey P. (USDA Forest Service); Abt, Karen L. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RGBL; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048171156
- ISBN
- 9789048171156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.21
€ 240.21
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.
- Format
- 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
€ 329.94
€ 329.94
Hardcover. SYNER-G: Typology Definition and Fragility Functions for Physical Elements at Seismic Risk Editor(s): Pitilakis, Kyriazis D.; Crowley, H.; Kaynia, A.M. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 437 pages, 99 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400778719
- ISBN
- 9789400778719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.74
€ 124.74
Hardcover. An odyssey of exile, birth and return told through dreamlike and sometimes haunting images of toys and dolls. Num Pages: 112 pages, Color photographs throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3JMC; AJC; BM; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Chin Music Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780984457632
- ISBN
- 9780984457632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.82
€ 18.99
€ 18.82
Regional Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters and ...
. Ed(S): Richardson, Harry W.; Pan, Qisheng; ...
Paperback. Editor(s): Richardson, Harry W.; Pan, Qisheng; Park, Jiyoung. Series: Advances in Spatial Science. Num Pages: 234 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 56 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: KCP; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319366746
- ISBN
- 9783319366746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
Paperback. Editor(s): Shohov, Serge P. Num Pages: 126 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590339930
- ISBN
- 9781590339930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.83€ 85.55
€ 123.83
€ 85.55