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Paperback. Jo Chandler sets out on a quest that takes her across the Antarctic ice, under the seas and through the tropical rainforests of far north Queensland. Her mission is to explore one of the defining mysteries of our age - climate change. The story she tells is an epic adventure. It's also a story of science in its most glorious, pure form. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Melbourne University Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780522857719
- ISBN
- 9780522857719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.30
€ 38.99
€ 32.30
Hardback. Suitable for graduate courses and a reference for appropriate statistical approaches to specific environmental problems, this title begins by describing the important role statistics play in environmental science. It then focuses on how to collect data, highlighting the importance of sampling and experimental design in conducting rigorous science. Series Editor(s): Smith, Richard L. Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Environmental Statistics. Num Pages: 310 pages, 81 black & white illustrations, 70 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PBT; RNP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781420061475
- ISBN
- 9781420061475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.47
€ 108.47
Hardcover. Editor(s): Vogler, Nikolaus. Num Pages: 128 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607413813
- ISBN
- 9781607413813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.70€ 111.61
€ 165.70
€ 111.61
Paperback. Experts from both the natural and social sciences provide vital information for understanding the interactions of forest peoples and forest resources in the lowland tropics of Central and South America. They investigate patterns of traditional resource use, evaluate existing research, and explore new directions for furthering the conservationist agenda. Editor(s): Redford, Kent H. (Wildlife Conservation Society, New York); Padoch, Christine. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 475 pages, 12 figs. BIC Classification: RGBL; RNF; RNK; RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 475
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231076036
- ISBN
- 9780231076036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 34.79
€ 48.99
€ 34.79
Hardcover. Editor(s): McCreevey, Diane B.; Durkin, Ellen L. Num Pages: 169 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNP; TQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614707264
- ISBN
- 9781614707264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.03€ 143.24
€ 214.03
€ 143.24
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
€ 103.51€ 96.18
€ 103.51
€ 96.18
Hardback. Editor(s): Giannetti, Biagio F.; Almeida, Cecilia M. V. B.; Agostinho, Feni. Num Pages: 87 pages. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634638487
- ISBN
- 9781634638487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.10€ 179.62
€ 245.10
€ 179.62
Hardcover. The complete guide to the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. With increased regulatory pressures on air pollution emissions, there is a growing need for innovative control technologies in a wide range of industries. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations (some col.), 1 col. map. BIC Classification: RNP; TH; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471333692
- ISBN
- 9780471333692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.51
€ 225.51
Hardcover. Editor(s): Wilkinson, Everett F.; Parker, Edson J. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620816363
- ISBN
- 9781620816363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.11€ 123.66
€ 184.11
€ 123.66
Hardcover. This text aims to present a comprehensive assessment of all methods of pesticide remediation. By focusing on land and water contamination, the book voices increasing concerns about the fate of pesticides as environmental hazards. Editor(s): Kearney, P. C.; Roberts, Terry R. Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection. Num Pages: 398 pages, 15 bar charts, 1 pie chart. BIC Classification: RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968054
- ISBN
- 9780471968054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 391.10
€ 391.10
Num Pages: 218 pages, colour photos & charts. BIC Classification: KCN; RNPG; TH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 195 x 25. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Universitetsforlaget Norway
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788215011417
- ISBN
- 9788215011417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.07€ 38.56
€ 54.07
€ 38.56
Paperback. 'The world of the future will be a tighter and tighter struggle against the limits of our intelligence', announced Norbert Wiener. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745645056
- ISBN
- 9780745645056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.34
€ 21.34
Hardback. Earth is the only planet known to have fire. The reason is both simple and profound: fire exists because Earth is the only planet to possess life as we know it. Fire is an expression of life on Earth and an index of life s history. Few processes are as integral, unique, or ancient. Num Pages: 434 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119953579
- ISBN
- 9781119953579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.91
€ 219.91
Hardback. Explains how maps can tell where to anticipate certain hazards, but also how maps can be misleading. The text considers that although it is important to predict and prepare for catastrophic natural hazards, more subtle and persistent phenomena such as pollution and crime also pose serious dangers. Num Pages: 378 pages, 9 line drawings, 107 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFC; JKV; RGV; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226534183
- ISBN
- 9780226534183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 37.15
€ 48.99
€ 37.15
Paperback. This work unveils the factors that have led to misunderstanding of the geologic radon issue. It shows how risk factors are hidden by mystic beliefs that contradict scientific realities and how political and scientific realities behind environmental policy can undermine an effective response. Num Pages: 380 pages, index. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847683345
- ISBN
- 9780847683345
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Hardcover. Global climate change creates new challenges in particular for cities and regions. As centres of human activity they are especially vulnerable to climate change impacts. Adapting to a changing climate requires dealing with multiple uncertainties and complexity in order to allow proactive action. Editor(s): Knieling, Jorg. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118451717
- ISBN
- 9781118451717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.48
€ 140.48
Climate Change in Contrasting River Basins: Adaptation Strategies for ...
Aerts, J. C. J. H.; Droogers, P.
hardcover. Dealing with climate change is generally considered to be one of the greatest challenges for the coming decades. Changes in precipitation are likely to have a major impact on the hydrological cycle and subsequently on the environment and food production. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998350
- ISBN
- 9780851998350
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.48
€ 204.48
paperback. The purpose of this short book is to provide a review of: information on the scale of manufacture, import, export and use of chemical pesticides; examples of direct risks to human welfare; and examples of problems with storage of obsolete stocks of pesticides in developing countries. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 90 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDC; MBN; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994765
- ISBN
- 9780851994765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 50.38
€ 53.99
€ 50.38
Paperback. Heartbreaking stories and pictures documenting the phenomenon of populations displaced by climate change--homes, neighborhoods, livelihoods, and cultures lost. Num Pages: 350 pages, 171 color illus. BIC Classification: AJCR; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 182 x 25. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Edition
- First Edition first Printing
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262514392
- ISBN
- 9780262514392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.42
€ 36.99
€ 32.42
Hardcover. Editor(s): Sanchez, Ilya B.; Alonso, Carl L. Num Pages: 269 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RNPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604566765
- ISBN
- 9781604566765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.14€ 153.78
€ 230.14
€ 153.78
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 120 illus. BIC Classification: RBX; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146609
- ISBN
- 9780231146609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.18
€ 38.99
€ 28.18
Paperback. Editor(s): Simmons, Jeremy B. Num Pages: 93 pages, tables & illus. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 93
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606921340
- ISBN
- 9781606921340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 33.28
€ 51.99
€ 33.28
Climatic Change and Global Warming of Inland Waters
. Ed(S): Goldman, Charles R.; Kumagai, Michio...
Effects of global warming on the physical, chemical, ecological structure and function and biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems are not well understood and there are many opinions on how to adapt aquatic environments to global warming in order to minimize the negative effects of climate change. Editor(s): Goldman, Charles R.; Kumagai, Michio; Robarts, Richard D. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: RBKF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119968665
- ISBN
- 9781119968665
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.55
€ 159.55
hardcover. This book shows how promoting clean energy technologies - from solar panels to electric cars - can end human-induced climate change. Num Pages: 360 pages, 14 b/w illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: RNFY; RNPG; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107024069
- ISBN
- 9781107024069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.36
€ 87.36