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  • Geomorphology in Arid Regions
    Donald O. Doehring
    This book, first published in 1980, collects together thirteen articles on ’Geomorphology in Arid Regions’. It uses the term ’arid’ loosely to include studies from climes which might otherwise be considered semi-arid, in order to provide a diversity of papers dealing with important problems of interest to geomorphologists today. ...
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    59,53 €

  • Geomorphology and Soils
    This book, first published in 1985, has been arranged to provide wide temporal and spatial coverage, with studies ranging from historic to geologic time scales and micro- to macro-spatial scales. Its interdisciplinary nature is reflected in contributions from soil scientists, engineering geologists, hydrologists and geomorphologists. ...
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    60,08 €

  • Environmental Geomorphology and Landscape Conservation
    Donald R. Coates
    This book, first published in 1973, focuses on non-urban terrain, and presents a uniquely balanced historical treatment of both the land degradation induced by man and his efforts at conservation, preservation and reclamation. ...
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    63,96 €

  • Adjustments of the Fluvial System
    This book, first published in 1979, collects together a key set of papers from the 10th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. They analyse fluvial theory, channel processes, stream adjustments, paleo-adjustments and channel adjustments. ...
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    64,48 €

  • Thresholds in Geomorphology
    This book, first published in 1980, is a timely and comprehensive appraisal of thresholds in geomorphology. The papers, arising from the 9th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, form the cornerstone of a subject that is increasingly important in geomorphology. ...
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    81,45 €

  • Geological Explorations in Central Borneo (1893-94)
    G.A.F. Molengraaff
    This book, first published in 1902, is the product of the detailed geological survey undertaken by the Borneo Expedition. The scientific exploration focused on Central Borneo, especially the sources of the Kapoewas and its tributaries, and its analysis of the geology of the region still today forms the bedrock of research into the area. ...
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    80,96 €

  • Geomorphology and Engineering
    Donald R. Coates
    Whether the project is river engineering, soil mapping for landuse planning, or control of landslides, this volume, first published in 1976, illustrates that the professional partnership between geomorphology and engineering can significantly minimize environmental damage. The papers here were presented at the 7th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, and using the broad viewpoin...
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    64,53 €

  • Groundwater as a Geomorphic Agent
    R.G. LaFleur
    This book, first published in 1984, has both a geomorphic and a hydrologic message. It examines and analyses the role of groundwater in landscapes in a series of articles by authors of diverse backgrounds and experience. ...
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    64,38 €

  • Hillslope Processes
    A.D. Abrahams
    This book, first published in 1986, collects the articles presented to the 16th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium and is a ground-breaking work in the study of hillslope processes. ...
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    64,24 €

  • Periglacial Geomorphology
    This book, first published in 1992, contains the proceedings of the 22nd Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, and highlights the quantity and diversity of periglacial geomorphic research being undertaken in Arctic and alpine environments. ...
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    64,54 €

  • Catastrophic Flooding
    This book, first published in 1987, contains a collection of papers presented at the 18th Binghamton Symposium, focusing on the topic of catastrophic flooding. These papers make the case for the careful collection and interpretation of data from which the importance and effects of catastrophic flooding may be deduced. Questions tackled include: what are the causes and effects o...
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    64,30 €

  • Coastal Geomorphology
    Donald R. Coates
    This book, first published in 1973, presents the papers from the 3rd Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. The central theme that emerges from all papers is the dynamic aspect of the coastal environment, and the way geomorphic principles can be used to solve problems. ...
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    64,34 €

  • Models in Geomorphology
    Michael J. Woldenberg
    This book, first published in 1985, arises from the 14th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. The chapters here illustrate the use of models in various areas of research in geomorphology. ...
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    60,06 €

  • Environmental Change and Tropical Geomorphology
    The tropics provide the key to understanding much biological and Earth science. This book, first published in 1985, brings together the variety of evidence about environmental changes, over a variety of timescales, and sets it against the current knowledge of the nature of geomorphic processes in the tropics. ...
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    60,36 €

  • Economic and Applied Geology
    W.G. Shackleton
    This book, first published in 1986, is an excellent introduction to the main topics of economic and applied geology for undergraduate students of geology, geophysics, mining geology and civil engineering. ...
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    59,65 €

  • Aeolian Geomorphology
    William G. Nickling
    This book, first published in 1986, stems from the 1986 Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. The topic was chosen because of the advances in the study of aeolian processes and landforms, particularly in the area of desertification, and the papers collected here clearly indicate that their study is not constrained by discipline boundaries. ...
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    64,77 €

  • Geomorphology & Time
    D. Brunsden / J.B. Thornes
    Time is a central feature of geomorphological research, and is used in this book (first published in 1977) to provide a conceptual framework within which to consider and compare old and new approaches to the field of geomorphology. ...
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    59,78 €

  • The Nature of Geomorphology
    Alistair F. Pitty
    This re-evaluation of the basic postulates of geomorphology, first published in 1982, examines the subject within its scientific context, arguing that coherence in geomorphology can be demonstrated despite the many apparent divergences, which should themselves be regarded as poles within a spectrum of opinion. ...
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    60,04 €

  • Natural Stone and World Heritage
    This work presents the most important stones used in several UNESCO sites in Germany, their occurrences, aspects of quarrying in historical times and of course their petrographical, mineralogical and technical features. It is shown how these features influence the weathering of the stones and how restoration of stones is carried out. ...
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    123,73 €

  • Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risks
    This book presents a collection of papers under the theme of multi-hazard early warning and disaster risks. These were selected from the presentations made at the International Symposium on Tsunami and Multi-Hazard Risks, Early Warning and Community Awareness in supporting implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.  This conference aimed to re...
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    309,23 €

  • Mining Taxation
    Eric Lilford / Pietro Guj
    This book examines existing mineral fiscal policies covering income taxation, royalties, free carried and participative (community and government) interests and also highlights the impacts of these policies on the feasibility of mineral projects as well as on revenue and other benefits to the State. While publications already exist on the subject matter, they have invariably ap...
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    66,47 €

  • Atlas of Quaternary Pollen and Spores in China
    This book provides an important reference guide to pollen and spore identification for Chinese Quaternary palynological studies. Presenting and describing more than 400 color photomicrographs of pollen grains and spores retrieved from sediments in China, it offers a unique asset for researchers, graduate students, and newcomers to the field of Quaternary palynology, which const...
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    328,26 €

  • Rig Down
    Laife Stoltz
    Book 7 of the Matt Rodgers Adventure Series. Matt, a retired geologist is drawn into an oil exploration project by an old friend. As things progress, intrigue and suspense hamper the development of a wildcat well in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. ...
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    21,13 €

  • The Holocene and Anthropocene Environmental History of Mexico
    This book provides essential information on Mexico’s Holocene and Anthropocene climate and vegetation history. Considering the geography of Mexico - which is home to a variety of climatic and environmental conditions, from desert and tropical to high mountain climates - this book focuses on its postglacial paleoecology and paleoclimatology. Further, it analyses human interventi...
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    210,06 €

  • Landscape Patterns in a Range of Spatio-Temporal Scales
    This book presents the polycentric and multiscale view of landscape which has been developed in Russia within a framework of physical geography since the early twentieth century. The authors develop the ideas of hierarchical organization of a landscape and strong relationships between abiotic and biotic components with equal attention to both vertical fluxes and lateral transfe...
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    136,87 €

  • Geophysical Fluid Dynamics I
    Emin Özsoy
    This textbook develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics by providing a mathematical description of fluid properties, kinematics and dynamics as influenced by earth’s rotation. Its didactic value is based on elaborate treatment of basic principles, derived equations, exemplary solutions and their interpretation.Both starting graduate students and experi...
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    68,68 €

  • The Puchezh-Katunki Impact Crater
    This book presents essential data on the geology of the Puchezh-Katunki crater - an early Jurassic crater located on the East European Platform, with an impact structure that is ca. 80 km in diameter. Offering a comprehensive guide, it reviews the studies carried out during the last several decades on this prominent but not well-known impact structure. It offers the internation...
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    172,94 €

  • Cretaceous palaeoclimate
    Olga Savelieva
    The book is devoted to the problem of the origin of rhythmicity and traces of anoxic events in paleoceanic sediments of Cretaceous age. The carbonate-siliceous Albian-Cenomanian deposits of the Kamchatka Cape Peninsula (East Kamchatka), formed on a submarine intra-oceanic volcanic upland, are described in detail. The rhythmicity of these sediments is determined by paleoclimate ...
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    90,52 €

  • Geophysical Fluid Dynamics II
    Emin Özsoy
    This book develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics based on a mathematical description of the flows of inhomogeneous fluids. It covers these topics:1. development of the equations of motion for an inhomogeneous fluid  2. review of thermodynamics3. thermodynamic and kinetic energy equations4. equations of state for the atmosphere and the ocean, salt, an...
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    135,08 €

  • A Visual Atlas for Soil Micromorphologists
    Eric P. Verrecchia / Luca Trombino
    This open access atlas is an up-to-date visual resource on the features and structures observed in soil thin sections, i.e. soil micromorphology. The book addresses the growing interest in soil micromorphology in the fields of soil science, earth science, archaeology and forensic science, and serves as a reference tool for researchers and students for fast learning and intuitiv...
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    68,50 €