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Paperback. The world's burgeoning cities are a critical fact of the 21st Century. Cities are far more than the sinks of energy and obstacles to sustainable development. This book claims that contrary to conventional wisdom, that cities distort natural processes, just the opposite is true. It provides ideas for managing the mega-cities. Editor(s): Moavenzadeh, Fred James (Mason Crafts Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA); Hanaki, Keisuke; Baccini, Peter. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 240 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005411
- ISBN
- 9781402005411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.74
€ 124.74
Hardback. With contributions by numerous experts Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 352 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 83 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540437062
- ISBN
- 9783540437062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.74
€ 241.74
Paperback. Editor(s): Peyton, Mary F. Num Pages: 333 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1961
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489956293
- ISBN
- 9781489956293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.70
€ 64.70
Paperback. A Primer. 160 pages, 37 colour illustrations. Illustrator(s): Fraser, Mary Edna. An internationally recognized expert on the geology of barrier islands takes on climate change deniers in an outstanding and much-needed primer on the science of global change and its effects. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNPG. Dimension: 191 x 242 x 10. Weight: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822351092
- ISBN
- 9780822351092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.80
€ 29.99
€ 26.80
Climate Change Policy in North America is the first book to examine how cooperation respecting climate change can emerge within decentralized governance arrangements. Editor(s): Craik, A. Neil; Studer, Isabel; VanNijnatten, Debora L. Num Pages: 376 pages, 4 figures, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KB; JPQB; RND; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442646704
- ISBN
- 9781442646704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.68
€ 83.68
Paperback. With comprehensive coverage of the fundamental aspects of radiation protection in medical physics, this book's three sections look at the general principles of radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation protection in hospital medical physics. Editor(s): Lemoigne, Yves; Caner, Alessandra. Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL1; MMN; MMPH; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400702592
- ISBN
- 9789400702592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.31
€ 185.31
Editor(s): Cheng, Ming; Liu, Wen. Num Pages: 343 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 30. Weight in Grams: 952.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606929070
- ISBN
- 9781606929070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.50€ 96.54
€ 140.50
€ 96.54
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Processes of Chemical Change in Snowpacks held in Maratea, Italy, July 23-27, 1990 Editor(s): Davies, Trevor D.; Tranter, Martyn; Jones, H. Gerald. Series: NATO Asi Series / NATO Asi Subseries G:. Num Pages: 471 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; PSAF; RBP; RG; RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 833.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 471
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642751141
- ISBN
- 9783642751141
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.31
€ 125.31
Advances in the Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide
. Ed(S): Lombardi, S. (Universita Di Roma "La...
Hardback. Mankind's burning of fossil fuels has resulted in ransfer of greenhouse gases, like CO2, to the atmosphere and a measurable change in the global climate. This book outlines the innovative idea of using deep permafrost layers as either impermeable boundaries below which CO2 can be injected or as a cooling source for the formation CO2 clathrates. Editor(s): Lombardi, S. (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza"); Altunina, L.K. (Siberian Branch - Russian Academy of Sciences); Beaubien, S.E. (Universita di Roma "La Sapienza"). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGL; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044694
- ISBN
- 9781402044694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.79
€ 246.79
Hardback. BIC Classification: RNP. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540602033
- ISBN
- 9783540602033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.52
€ 101.52
Environmental Decisionmaking in a Transboundary Region
. Ed(S): Rieser, Alison; Spiller, Judith; Van...
paperback. Editor(s): Rieser, Alison; Spiller, Judith; VanderZwaag, David L. Series: Coastal and Estuarine Studies. Num Pages: 209 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; RNH; RNP; TQK; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 401.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1986th Edition
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387964461
- ISBN
- 9780387964461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.11
€ 122.11
paperback. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in any segment of the environment, as well as toxicological implications. Editor(s): Ware, George. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 236 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441921796
- ISBN
- 9781441921796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 164.75
€ 164.75
Hardcover. This text aims to enhance the awareness of the regulations, legislation and enforcement powers available to local authorities and other enforcement bodies in the area of noise and vibration. Num Pages: 58 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNXC; LNKJ; RNP; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 58
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860583070
- ISBN
- 9781860583070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.15
€ 115.15
Paperback. Changes in climate are driven by natural and human-induced perturbations of the Earth's energy balance. These climate drivers or "forcings" include variations in greenhouse gases, aerosols, land use, and many other factors. This book reviews the knowledge of climate forcings and recommends critical research needed to improve understanding. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309095068
- ISBN
- 9780309095068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 46.09
€ 53.99
€ 46.09
Paperback. Editor(s): Stoffel, Markus; Bollschweiler, Michelle; Butler, David R.; Luckman, Brian H. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 505 pages, 177 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGD; RGB; RNPG; RNR; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732179
- ISBN
- 9789400732179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.90
€ 240.90
Hardcover. Editor(s): Munoz, Victoria C. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613248393
- ISBN
- 9781613248393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.26€ 113.66
€ 166.26
€ 113.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Theodore, Louis; Buonicore, Anthony J. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 429 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNP; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 679.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 429
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642851469
- ISBN
- 9783642851469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.90
€ 123.90
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Influence of Climate Change on the Changing Arctic and Sub-Arctic Conditions Liege, Belgium 8-10 May 2008 Editor(s): Nihoul, J. C. J.; Kostianoy, A. G. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094590
- ISBN
- 9781402094590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.27
€ 241.27
Hardback. This book offers the latest findings of studies on how climate change is affecting crops. Useful for post-grad students, crop and atmospheric scientists, ecologists, environmentalists, and research scholars, it considers crops from various parts of the world. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882459
- ISBN
- 9783540882459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.63
€ 240.63
paperback. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461275763
- ISBN
- 9781461275763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.28
€ 121.28
Hardback. The First Green Wave examines the origins and development of first wave environmental activism (1967-86) in Toronto, home to one of Canada's earliest and most dynamic communities of environmentalists. Series: Nature / History / Society Series. Num Pages: 19 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; RNB; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774828086
- ISBN
- 9780774828086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.06
€ 114.06
Environmental and Economic Issues in Forestry: Selected Case Studies i...
Shen, Susan, Contreras-Hermosilla, Arnoldo
Paperback. Series: World Bank Technical Paper. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1F; RGBL; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- World Bank
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821332337
- ISBN
- 9780821332337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.42
€ 25.99
€ 22.42
Hardcover. This volume examines the way climate change affects the lives and environments of the poor. It offers a vital policy framework for linking our response to climate change with progressive principles of global justice and sustainable development. Editor(s): Lotze-Campen, Hermann; Wallacher, Johannes; Edenhofer, Ottmar; Reder, Michael; Knopf, Brigitte; Muller, Johannes. Num Pages: 382 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745391
- ISBN
- 9789400745391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78
€ 124.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Garcia, Jackson M. Num Pages: 62 pages. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631179600
- ISBN
- 9781631179600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.52€ 69.31
€ 99.52
€ 69.31