Tourism Planning: Basics, Concepts, Cases
ISBN: 9780415932691 / Angielski / Miękka / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy since the 1950s, tourism has proved to be a complicated phenomenon, unlike any other economic producer. Over the last few decades, tourism has exerted increasing pressure on the land and negative social, environmental and economic impacts have surfaced as major issues. Positive guidelines for better planning are in demand by developers and designers who need new understandings of the breadth of tourism's complexity for their own success. Long considered the seminal work on tourism development, Tourism Planning provides a...
As one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy since the 1950s, tourism has proved to be a complicated phenomenon, unlike any other economic pro...
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320,92 zł |
Atlas of Industrializing Britain, 1780-1914
ISBN: 9780416303001 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This atlas draws together crucial social and economic data on England, Scotland and Wales between 1780 and 1914, and gives a clear guide to the industrial development of Great Britain during the modern period.
This atlas draws together crucial social and economic data on England, Scotland and Wales between 1780 and 1914, and gives a clear guide to the indust...
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217,38 zł |
The Internet on Earth: A Geography of Information
ISBN: 9780470844502 / Angielski / Twarda / 282 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A fascinating and vital area of research, the geography of information describes the role of information as both economic and commercial product and its distribution and movement across boundaries of cyberspace and conventional geography. Written by a pioneer in telecommunications geography research, this prize winning title (AAG award 2003) applies information geography to the world of high-tech, examining the latest wrinkles in the Internet, Silicon Valley, mobile telephony, and other key areas.
A fascinating and vital area of research, the geography of information describes the role of information as both economic and commercial product and i...
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800,80 zł |
Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: An Introduction to Geographical Information Science
ISBN: 9780470851517 / Angielski / Twarda / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Geography and GIS, surfaces can be analysed and visualised through various data structures, and topological data structures describe surfaces in the form of a relationship between certain surface-specific features. Drawn from many disciplines with a strong applied aspect, this is a research-led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of surfaces, focussing on topological data structures.
Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: an introduction for Geographical Information Science describes the concepts and applications of these data structures.... In Geography and GIS, surfaces can be analysed and visualised through various data structures, and topological data structures describe surfaces in th...
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800,80 zł |
geography mark-up language: foundation for the geo-web
ISBN: 9780470871546 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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473,83 zł |
Exploitation Conservation Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use
ISBN: 9780471152255 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents readers with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of the major natural resource issues facing the world today.
Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents readers with a wide range of opinions...
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1073,55 zł |
Introduction to Geodesy: The History and Concepts of Modern Geodesy
ISBN: 9780471166603 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Geodesy is the foundation of a number of emerging technologies including the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GISs). Surveyors, photogrammetists, seismologists, and cartographers require a basic understanding of this discipline.
Geodesy is the foundation of a number of emerging technologies including the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GISs)...
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577,37 zł |
The Design and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems
ISBN: 9780471204886 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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.
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599,17 zł |
Biogeography: Introduction to Space, Time, and Life
ISBN: 9780471241935 / Angielski / Twarda / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Illustrative examples from recent research publications and "classic" studies are prominently featured throughout the book.
Research techniques are highlighted in "special interest" boxes. Illustrations and descriptions of research techniques are provided with examples such as fire-scars from trees used to reconstruct disturbance, fossil pollen used to reconstruct vegetation change and plant migration, transect and quadrate sampling. Includes key biogeographical theories that link space and time to the distribution of life. Some of these theories include: 1. Ranges, Reflicts,... Illustrative examples from recent research publications and "classic" studies are prominently featured throughout the book.
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1187,72 zł |
Integrated Geospatial Technologies: A Guide to GPS, GIS, and Data Logging
ISBN: 9780471244097 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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.
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626,42 zł |
Terrain Analysis: Principles and Applications
ISBN: 9780471321880 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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
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898,89 zł |
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780471419686 / Angielski / Twarda / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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599,17 zł |
Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide
ISBN: 9780471445661 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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
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92,64 zł |
Statistical Analysis of Geographic Information with ArcView GIS and Arcgis
ISBN: 9780471468998 / Angielski / Twarda / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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
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691,81 zł |
Geographically Weighted Regression: The Analysis of Spatially Varying Relationships
ISBN: 9780471496168 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Geographical Weighted Regression (GWR) is a new local modelling technique for analysing spatial analysis. This technique allows local as opposed to global models of relationships to be measured and mapped. This is the first and only book on this technique, offering comprehensive coverage on this new 'hot' topic in spatial analysis.
* Provides step-by-step examples of how to use the GWR model using data sets and examples on issues such as house price determinants, educational attainment levels and school performance statistics * Contains a broad discussion of and... Geographical Weighted Regression (GWR) is a new local modelling technique for analysing spatial analysis. This technique allows local as opposed to gl...
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697,26 zł |
Computer Applications in Geography
ISBN: 9780471926153 / Angielski / Miękka / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is in the context of the view of geography as spatial information technology that this book is written. It is intended for students of geography at undergraduate level who wish to familiarise themselves with the terminology of computers and to read about ways in which computers are presently being used in goegraphy. It assumes no prior knowledge of computers and no mathematical skills beyond those possessed by the average layman. The reader is warned that this is not a handbook for researchers, who should be capable of going direct to the primary literature. Specialists in particular areas...
It is in the context of the view of geography as spatial information technology that this book is written. It is intended for students of geography at...
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882,55 zł |
Tropical Climatology: An Introduction to the Climates of the Low Latitudes
ISBN: 9780471966111 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This revised edition presents the student of geography with a non-technical treatment of the subject which should aid the understanding of the economic and social effects of climate in the tropical world. The text includes a discussion of climatic change and the importance of the tropics in climatic models, along with an analysis of the influence of elevation and ocean currents on diurnal and annual ranges of temperature.
This revised edition presents the student of geography with a non-technical treatment of the subject which should aid the understanding of the economi...
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430,24 zł |
Environmental Geology: Geology and the Human Environment
ISBN: 9780471974598 / Angielski / Miękka / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the relevance of environmental geology to modern society. The text encourages environmental geologists to make a practical contribution to managing the human interaction with the geological environment, thereby allowing sustained development and environmental conservation.
This volume aims to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental geology. Urban environment is emphasized as the book aims to focus on the ...
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457,49 zł |
The Biosphere
ISBN: 9780471985495 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Biosphere provides a comprehensive introductory overview of functional, historical and geographical aspects of the 'living world. It has been written particularly for first and second year students of geography and environmental science in higher education with little background in biology but whose interests in the environment and environmental problems requires some knowledge of organisms and ecosystems. The first part of the book provides an accessible introduction to life on earth, covering such key topics as levels of organization in the biosphere, the chemical make up of organisms...
The Biosphere provides a comprehensive introductory overview of functional, historical and geographical aspects of the 'living world. It has been writ...
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402,99 zł |
Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans
ISBN: 9780471986652 / Angielski / Twarda / 404 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An up-to-date and authoritative one-volume reference offering comprehensive coverage of the biology, climatology, oceanography, geology, history and current legal, political and human aspects of the Antarctic continent and the surrounding ocean and islands.
* Edited by Dr Bernard Stonehouse - a research scientist, writer and editor with wide-ranging field experience of Antarctica and the southern oceans * Entries from 25 eminent contributors, writing under the direction of six advisory editors, ensures an up-to-date and authoritative presentation * Comprehensive... An up-to-date and authoritative one-volume reference offering comprehensive coverage of the biology, climatology, oceanography, geology, history and c...
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2680,88 zł |