
ilość książek w kategorii: 36524
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Environmental Responses
ISBN: 9780470850053 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Climate change, urban congestion, nuclear waste, deforestation, destruction of wildlife - how can we respond to these and the many other environmental problems that the world faces today? Can we trust the experts? Does technology have the answers? Should we look to governments or to markets to solve the problems? Are political solutions possible? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the environmental futures? To address these questions we need to look at environmental responses in an integrated way. This includes understanding the responses of environments to change, and the responses...
Climate change, urban congestion, nuclear waste, deforestation, destruction of wildlife - how can we respond to these and the many other environmental...
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463,25 |
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geography mark-up language: foundation for the geo-web
ISBN: 9780470871546 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The development of the Internet has changed the environment for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with the emphasis shifting from analysis to the sharing of data and information over the Internet thus making GIS more mobile and powerful. The Geography Mark-Up Language (GML) was developed as the standard language and is emerging as the foundation for Internet GIS. Geography Mark-Up Language: Foundation for the Geo-Web provides a broad coverage of the use of GML in different application areas, along with the technical means for building these applications.
Starting from the... The development of the Internet has changed the environment for Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with the emphasis shifting from analysis to th...
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cena:
452,83 |
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Chemistry and Technology of Lime and Limestone
ISBN: 9780471027713 / Angielski / Twarda / 1980 / 592 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Principles of Industrial Chemistry Chris A. Clausen III & Guy Mattson The first book specifically designed to help the academically trained chemist make the transition to the real world of industry. It uses process development as a general theme to provide information normally acquired only through on-the-job training.
Principles of Industrial Chemistry Chris A. Clausen III & Guy Mattson The first book specifically designed to help the academically trained chemist ma...
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2341,49 |
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Kinematic Wave Modeling in Water Resources: Environmental Hydrology
ISBN: 9780471109488 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 848 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Kinematic wave modelling is a simplified approach to studying water flow dynamics that has a wide range of practical applications.
Kinematic wave modelling is a simplified approach to studying water flow dynamics that has a wide range of practical applications.
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973,63 |
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Global Environmental Change: An Atmospheric Perspective
ISBN: 9780471130734 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This text focuses on the atmosphere and how it works as a global entity to maintain a given global climate or ozone shield and how it is influenced by human activity. A complete reference for students of environmental science and related fields, it introduces aspects of global change from a meteorological perspective. An accompanying guide to the Internet helps keep readers up to date on the latest information in the field.
This text focuses on the atmosphere and how it works as a global entity to maintain a given global climate or ozone shield and how it is influenced by...
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cena:
468,46 |
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Mathematical Methods for Oceanographers: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780471162216 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 343 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Oceanography calls for a wide variety of mathematical and statistical techniques, and this accessible treatment provides the basics every oceanographer needs to know, including
* Practical ways to deal with chemical, geological, and biological oceanographic data * Instructions on detecting the existence of patterns in what appears to be noise * Numerous examples from the field that highlight the application of the methods presented Written by an oceanographer and based on his successful course at the University of Hawaii, the volume is well suited to a... Oceanography calls for a wide variety of mathematical and statistical techniques, and this accessible treatment provides the basics every oceanographe...
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879,89 |
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Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology
ISBN: 9780471172758 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 656 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of the text that helped define the field continues to present important methods in the quantitative analysis of geologic data, while showing students how statistics and computing can be applied to commonly encountered problems in the earth sciences.
In addition to new and expanded coverage of key topics, the Third Edition features new pedagogy, end-of-chapter review exercises, and an accompanying website that contains all of the data for every example and exercise found in the book. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of the text that helped define the field continues to present important methods in the quantitative a...
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1150,71 |
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The Design and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems
ISBN: 9780471204886 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Presents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access.
* Includes numerous case studies and examples from the private and public sectors. * Provides information on integrating legacy MIS systems and planning for future developments in database design. Presents strategies for application development, interface design, and enabling Web-based access.
* Includes numerous case studies and examples ... |
cena:
556,99 |
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Integrated Geospatial Technologies: A Guide to GPS, GIS, and Data Logging
ISBN: 9780471244097 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Discusses the underlying theory of GPS and GIS without becoming overly technical.
* Includes case studies presenting international experience and real-world applications. * Provides discussions of instrumentation and guidelines for selecting the right device for the job. Discusses the underlying theory of GPS and GIS without becoming overly technical.
* Includes case studies presenting international experience an... |
cena:
598,66 |
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Composition Chemistry, and Climate of the Atmosphere
ISBN: 9780471285144 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 544 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Bringing together world-renowned experts in air chemistry and pollution (including 1995 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry, P.J. Crutzen and M.J. Molina), this unique volume analyzes and integrates the scientific evidence behind the myriad issues of air pollution. Tracing the history of air pollution, from localized microenvironments to regional and global levels, it provides important insights into the mean physical and dynamic characteristics of the atmosphere, the effects of population and industry on atmospheric composition, and quantifiable sources of air pollution. Includes extensive coverage...
Bringing together world-renowned experts in air chemistry and pollution (including 1995 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry, P.J. Crutzen and M.J. Molina), t...
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1093,42 |
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Terrain Analysis: Principles and Applications
ISBN: 9780471321880 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The only reference on the use of GIS and related technologies in terrain analysis
In this landmark publication, reflecting the collaborative effort of thirteen research groups based in four countries, leading experts detail how GIS and related technologies, such as GPS and remote sensing, are now being used, with the aid of computer modeling, in terrain analysis. Continuing the innovative work of Professor Ian Moore, a visionary who saw terrain analysis as a robust method for modeling the large areas and complex spatial patterns of environmental systems, Terrain Analysis puts into... The only reference on the use of GIS and related technologies in terrain analysis
In this landmark publication, reflecting the collaborative eff... |
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859,06 |
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Internet GIS: Distributed Geographic Information Services for the Internet and Wireless Networks
ISBN: 9780471359234 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 720 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. * Provides case studies in each chapter illustrating how principles work in practice.
* Compares strengths and weaknesses of off-the-shelf software packages. * Provides case studies in each chapter illustrating how principles work in practice.
* Compares strengths and weaknesses of off-the-shelf softw... |
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650,74 |
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Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems: Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches
ISBN: 9780471371632 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches
Monitoring the supply of buildable land and its capacity to accommodate growth within urbanizing regions is an increasingly important component of urban planning and growth management. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have opened up new opportunities for local and regional government to monitor land supply and capacity. Based on a study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this book reviews the state of the art in land monitoring, particularly as... Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches
Monitoring the supply of buildable land an... |
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692,40 |
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Isotopes: Principles and Applications
ISBN: 9780471384373 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 928 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Covering radiogenic, radioactive, and stable isotopes, this comprehensive text contains five sections that present fundamentals of atomic physics; dating methods for terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks by means of radiogenic isotopes; geochemistry of radiogenic isotopes; dating by means of U, Th-series and cosmogenic radionuclides; and the fractionation of the stable isotopes of H, C, N, O, and S, as well as Li, B, Si, and Cl. Additionally, this edition provides:
Covering radiogenic, radioactive, and stable isotopes, this comprehensive text contains five sections that present fundamentals of atomic physics; dat...
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848,64 |
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Geology: A Self-Teaching Guide
ISBN: 9780471385905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history
This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce key concepts, Geology carefully walks you through billions of years of Earth history. Illustrated with more than one hundred specially commissioned illustrations and fifty photographs that help clarify difficult concepts, this easy-to-follow book is an interactive... Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earth history
This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is the ideal w... |
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78,55 |
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Laser Remote Sensing of the Ocean: Methods and Applications
ISBN: 9780471389279 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Recent advances in lasers and measuring devices, as well as new capabilities in automated data acquisition, have made possible the design and practical implementation of self-sufficient lidar systems.
Recent advances in lasers and measuring devices, as well as new capabilities in automated data acquisition, have made possible the design and practica...
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900,72 |
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Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780471419686 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. "If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the help of skilled users of GIS technology. If readers can master what is in this volume, they will be well started on this enterprise."
-From the Foreword by Jack Dangermond President of ESRI Praise for previous editions: "One of only a small number of texts devoted to the technology of GIS that are truly introductory in nature. . . . Very readable and of moderate length. Those who are real novices to GIS will find this... "If we are to solve many of the problems facing us-in the cities, in the wild areas of the earth, in the atmosphere, and the oceans-we shall need the ...
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cena:
556,99 |
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Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide
ISBN: 9780471445661 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Learn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates. Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth's surface, explaining our planet's systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step. From seasonal changes... Learn physical geography at your own pace
What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place w... |
cena:
86,63 |
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Statistical Analysis of Geographic Information with ArcView GIS and Arcgis
ISBN: 9780471468998 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The fully revised and updated book on statistical and spatial analyses in a GIS environment
It's been four years since the publication of the groundbreaking Statistical Analysis with ArcView GIS® , and ArcView continues to be one of the most popular desktop GIS among geographers and other GIS users because of itscapabilities for spatial-quantitative synthesis. Now, David Wong and Jay Lee update their comprehensive handbook with Statistical Analysis of Geographic Information with ArcView GIS® and ArcGIS® . This revised and expanded guide features classic statistical methods... The fully revised and updated book on statistical and spatial analyses in a GIS environment
It's been four years since the publication of the groun... |
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661,15 |
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Biophysics: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780471485384 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject which applies physics to biological systems and promotes an understanding of their physical properties and behaviour. Biophysics: An Introduction, is a concise balanced introduction to this subject. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book takes a fresh, modern approach with the author successfully combining key concepts and theory with relevant applications and examples drawn from the field as a whole. Beginning with a brief introduction to the origins of biophysics, the book takes the reader through successive levels of...
Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject which applies physics to biological systems and promotes an understanding of their physical prope...
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cena:
312,22 |