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Hardback. How will patterns of human interaction with the earth's eco-system impact on biodiversity loss over the long term--not in the next ten or even fifty years, but on the vast temporal scale be dealt with by earth scientists? This volume brings together data from population biology, community ecology, comparative biology, and paleontology to answer this question. Editor(s): McKinney, Michael L.; Drake, James A. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG; RBX; RNC; RNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231104142
ISBN
9780231104142
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.43
€ 103.52

Paperback. United in their belief that the conservation of biological diversity is a primary concern of humankind, the editors of this book bring together internationally known, similarly- minded experts from the scientific, societal, and conservation policy areas who address policy responses to the problem of biodiversity loss. Editor(s): Cracraft, Joel; Grifo, Francesca T. Num Pages: 394 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNF; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108652
ISBN
9780231108652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.06

Paperback. Using the geologic records of ocean and lake sediment, ice cores, corals, and other natural archives, Principles of Paleoclimatology describes the history of the Earth's climate-the ice age cycles, sea level changes, volcanic activity, changes in atmosphere and solar radiation-and the resulting, sometimes catastrophic, biotic responses. Series: The Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleobiology. Num Pages: 592 pages, 76 illus. BIC Classification: RBP; RBX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231109550
ISBN
9780231109550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.10
€ 48.50

Hardback. Introduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 216 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNB; RNA; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231128865
ISBN
9780231128865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.94
€ 107.04

Hardback. Takes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. This book includes the research and developments done in maintenance of local diversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It features case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity. Editor(s): Jarvis, Devra I.; Padoch, Christine; Cooper, H. D. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 line drawings, 55 tables. BIC Classification: RNCB; TQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231136488
ISBN
9780231136488
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.26
€ 89.59

Hardback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KJC; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408. Lessons from and for New York City, America, and the Planet. 256 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KJC; RNU; TQ. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 16. Weight: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231152587
ISBN
9780231152587
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.20
€ 69.64

Paperback. A comprehensive guide to environmental literacy. It demonstrates how the sciences, social sciences, and humanities contribute to understanding our interrelationships with the natural world. It presents an imaginative array of texts, from scientific papers to poetry, legal decisions to historical accounts, personal essays to economic analysis. Editor(s): Adelson, Glenn; Engell, James; Ranalli, Brent; Anglen, Kevin P. van. Num Pages: 864 pages, 127 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 241 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
864
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300110777
ISBN
9780300110777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.33

Hardcover. Human exposure to aerosols, through inhalation or in working or ambient environments, may lead to a wide range of adverse health effects, including lung disease and other conditions resulting from toxic materials in the body. Num Pages: 636 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNRC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 201 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
636
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470027257
ISBN
9780470027257
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.04

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. Based on the EPA Office of Water's most recent epidemiological studies being conducted at the Great Lakes beaches, Statistical Framework for Recreational Water Quality Criteria and Monitoring provides a framework in the context of these studies, providing details on traditional and novel sampling designs. Editor(s): Wymer, Larry J. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470033722
ISBN
9780470033722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.34

Paperback. An invaluable troubleshooting tool,Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process addresses how to use the microscope and provides proper techniques for sample preparation. It explains how to relate and interpret observations and whether observing conditions are desirable or undesirable. Series: Wastewater Microbiology. Num Pages: 246 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSR1; TQSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470050712
ISBN
9780470050712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.30

Paperback. For years, operators have learned that they have little control over lagoon and fixed film sewage treatment systems. Illustrator(s): Lytle, Brittany. Series: Wastewater Microbiology. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 12. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470050736
ISBN
9780470050736
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.37

Hardcover. As one of the most promising technologies used to supply water to populations in arid regions, water desalination is a dynamically growing field. This book offers a far-reaching survey of the progress in the field, covering desalination science, technology, economics, energy considerations, environmental impact, and more. Editor(s): Lior, Noam. Series: Advances in Water Desalination. Num Pages: 712 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1108.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
696
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470054598
ISBN
9780470054598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.17

Hardcover. This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. Num Pages: 826 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
4th
Number of pages
826
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470061947
ISBN
9780470061947
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 180.78

Hardcover. The classic text on the field, fully reworked and reorganized into three separate, succinct, volumes. Volume 1 covers water and wastewater treatment, water supply, soil and groundwater remediation and protection, and industrial waste management. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 240 x 27. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
6th Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470083031
ISBN
9780470083031
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.63

Hardcover. First published in 1958, Salvato's Environmental Engineering has long been the definitive text/reference for generations of sanitation and environmental engineers. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 696.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
6th Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470083048
ISBN
9780470083048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.16

Hardcover. Potassium chloride is a logical alternative to sodium chloride in water softening. Water Softening with Potassium Chloride provides a thorough overview of the process, the equipment, and the techniques used. Then it compiles diverse trade and technical data on water softening with potassium chloride so readers can make informed decisions. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470087138
ISBN
9780470087138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.69

Hardcover. Understanding the growing complexities in environmental management and risk assessment involves four distinct disciplines: landscape ecology, environmental risk assessment, valuation of ecological goods and services, and environmental management decision processes. Editor(s): Kapustka, Lawrence A.; Landis, Wayne G. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PN; TN; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470089972
ISBN
9780470089972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.69

Hardcover. Drinking water policies and research are intimately linked. It is thanks to the scientific progress made over the last 25 years in identifying and controlling toxic products in drinking water that regulations have developed in such a way that the protection of public health from waterborne diseases has drastically improved. Editor(s): Quevauviller, Philippe P.; Thompson, Clive. Series: Water Quality Measurements. Num Pages: 196 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470094914
ISBN
9780470094914
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.05

Hardcover. Sustainable Stormwater Management introduces engineers and designers to ideas and methods for managing stormwater in a more ecologically-sustainable fashion. It provides detailed information on the design process, engineering details and calculations, and construction concerns. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNU; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 240 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470096758
ISBN
9780470096758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.73

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