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A Primer on Stable Isotopes in Ecology

£39.00

Francesca Cotrufo, Yamina Pressler

9780198854494
Hardback
15 August 2023

The book is a concise and foundational reading for anyone interested in acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge for the application of stable isotopes in ecology.

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River Ecology: Science and Management for a Changing World

£39.99

Michael A. Mallin

9780199549528
Paperback
20 July 2023

This accessible textbook takes a broad approach to river ecology, covering the basics but going beyond by including topics that are often overlooked such as blackwater streams and rivers, tidal creek ecosystems, and reservoir limnology. There is significant emphasis on anthropogenic impacts.

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Invasive Species: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Julie Lockwood, Dustin J. Welbourne

9780198818281
Paperback
22 June 2023

Very Short Introductions

Invasive species have become a major environmental issue in ecosystems across the world. Julie Lockwood considers how plant and animal species are introduced to new environments; the ecological, social, and economic impacts they can have; and approaches to managing them, against the broader backdrop of environmental change.

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The Biology and Ecology of Streams and Rivers

£100.00

Alan Hildrew, Paul Giller

9780198516101
Hardback
01 June 2023

Provides a concise, current and accessible overview of running water systems. The book's unifying focus is on rivers and streams as ecosystems in which the particular identity of organisms is not the main emphasis but rather the processes in which they are involved - specifically energy flow and the cycling of materials.

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The Biology and Ecology of Streams and Rivers

£39.99

Alan Hildrew, Paul Giller

9780198516118
Paperback
30 May 2023

Provides a concise, current and accessible overview of running water systems. The book's unifying focus is on rivers and streams as ecosystems in which the particular identity of organisms is not the main emphasis but rather the processes in which they are involved - specifically energy flow and the cycling of materials.

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics 2e

Second Edition

£90.00

Craig Bohren, Bruce Albrecht

9780198872702
Hardback
01 May 2023

Atmospheric Thermodynamics provides a comprehensive treatment of a subject that can often be intimidating. The text analyses real-life problems and applications of the subject, alongside of guiding the reader through the fundamental basics followed by an emphasis on moist processes in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Atmospheric Thermodynamics

Second Edition

£45.00

Craig Bohren, Bruce Albrecht

9780198872719
Paperback
01 May 2023

Atmospheric Thermodynamics provides a comprehensive treatment of a subject that can often be intimidating. The text analyses real-life problems and applications of the subject, alongside of guiding the reader through the fundamental basics followed by an emphasis on moist processes in the Earth's atmosphere.

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The Arctic: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Klaus Dodds, Jamie Woodward

9780198819288
Paperback
25 November 2021

Very Short Introductions

The Arctic is a complex space. This book considers the competing elements surrounding the region, from geopolitical claims on its rich resources to environmental concerns over the effects of climate change and shrinking sea ice. It examines the impact of ongoing cultural, physical, and economic changes, and considers the future of the Arctic.

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Conservation Technology

£37.99

Serge A. Wich, Alex K. Piel

9780198850250
Paperback
31 August 2021

The first comprehensive text to describe the breadth of available technology for conservation and to evaluate its varied applications, bringing together a team of international experts using a diverse range of approaches.

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Principles of Rock Deformation and Tectonics

£55.00

Jean-Luc Bouchez, Adolphe Nicolas

9780192843876
Hardback
31 August 2021

The book is an up-to-date and augmented version that keeps the concise and rigorous writing of its inspiring French language predecessors. It is based on laboratory and field experience of both authors, with a focus towards hard rocks and magmatic rocks from both the continental crust worldwide and the mantle, principally from the Oman ophiolites.

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Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction

Fourth Edition

£8.99

Mark Maslin

9780198867869
Paperback
19 August 2021

Very Short Introductions

Climate change is perhaps the greatest challenge facing humanity. This book describes the substantial evidence for climate change and considers its potentially catastrophic impacts worldwide in the coming decades. It also discusses the geopolitical aspects, and explores what actions can be taken by individuals, companies, and governments.

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Energy Systems and Sustainability

Third Edition

£54.99

Bob Everett, Stephen Peake, James Warren

9780198767640
Paperback
30 July 2021

Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.

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Sustainability: What Everyone Needs to Know®

£12.99

Paul B. Thompson, Patricia E. Norris

9780190883232
Paperback
22 April 2021

What Everyone Needs To Know®

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Elements of a Sustainable World

£32.99

John Evans

9780198827849
Paperback
18 September 2020

This book shows how chemical principles can be used to understand the pressures on our world, spanning from greenhouse emissions through freshwater supplies to energy generation and storage.

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Elements of a Sustainable World

£72.00

John Evans

9780198827832
Hardback
18 September 2020

This book shows how chemical principles can be used to understand the pressures on our world, spanning from greenhouse emissions through freshwater supplies to energy generation and storage.

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Renewable Energy: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Nick Jelley

9780198825401
Paperback
27 February 2020

Very Short Introductions

With growing concerns over climate change and air pollution, the need to switch from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources of energy has become pressing. Here, Nick Jelley describes the main renewables, explains how wind and solar farms can provide the cheapest energy in many parts of the world, and calls for urgent action.

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Food and Sustainability

£39.99

Paul Behrens, Thijs Bosker, David Ehrhardt

9780198814375
Paperback
30 January 2020

The first text to introduce students to the full range of disciplines underpinning food sustainability, and help them successfully apply their knowledge to the real-world challenges food sustainability presents.

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Energy Systems: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Nick Jenkins

9780198813927
Paperback
28 November 2019

Very Short Introductions

Energy supply is foundational to modern society, but damaging to the environment. This book takes a 'systems view', from extraction of primary fuel, through conversion to usable energy, and transportation to point of use. It explores initiatives to generate electricity in an environmentally benign manner, and decarbonise the supply of energy.

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Environmental Ethics: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Robin Attfield

9780198797166
Paperback
13 December 2018

Very Short Introductions

Robin Attfield introduces environmental ethics, exploring the values involved in issues such as pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Considering the different groups involved in environmental ethics, and the attitudes of the world's religions to environmental stewardship, he calls for action from us all to manage our environment ethically.

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Geology: A Very Short Introduction

£8.99

Jan Zalasiewicz

9780198804451
Paperback
26 July 2018

Very Short Introductions

Jan Zalasiewicz introduces the field of geology, its fundamental role in understanding the Earth and other planets, and its economic importance in the finding and exploitation of resources. He explains how geologists work today, and describes major discoveries such as plate tectonics, and the field's exciting frontiers such as the geology of Mars.

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