Zbirka: Geografija in okolje
2292 rezultatov
-
Crude(2021) FAJARDO, PABLO,TARDY-JOUBERT, SOPHIEA graphic novel exploring Texaco’s involvement in the Amazon, as well as the ensuing legal battles between the oil company, the Ecuadorian government, and the region’s inhabitants, from the perspective of Ecuadorian lawyer and activist Pablo Fajardo.Vezava: Trda26,24 € -
Women's Economic Empowerment(2021)This book examines women’s economic empowerment in a range of developing country contexts, investigating the societal structures and norms which keep women from achieving economic equality. It is geared toward academics, practitioners, and policymakers woVezava: Mehka76,99 € -
Salmon(2021) KURLANSKY, MARKThe internationally bestselling author says if we can save the salmon, we can save the worldVezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Climate, Catastrophe, and Faith(2021) JENKINS, PHILIP (DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY)Vezava: Trda42,05 € -
Affordable Housing for Smart Villages(2019) DOLOI, HEMANTA (THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA),DONOVAN, SALLYThis book initiates a fresh discussion of affordability in rural housing, set in the context of the rapidly shifting balance between rural and urban populations. It provides a handy introduction to a body of knowledge serving 45% of the world's populationVezava: Mehka97,99 € -
Volcanoes(2020) BRANNEY, MICHAEL J (PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER),ZALASIEWICZ, JAN (PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER)Throughout our planet's history volcanoes have played a large role in shaping landscapes, the climate, and biological evolution. This book explains the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, considering why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth, and howVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Quantitative Analysis of Geopressure for Geoscientists and Engineers(2021) DUTTA, NADER C.,BACHRACH, RAN,MUKERJI, TAPAN (STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA)A comprehensive overview of geopressure analysis explaining the mechanical and thermal processes that generate excess pore pressures. Providing a physical and geological basis for understanding geopressure, its prediction and detection, this is an ideal fVezava: Trda137,81 € -
Left Behind(2022) MORRISON, JAMES (ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY)Examines the ways in which the 'Left Behind' have been used to symbolise and foment social divisions in contemporary BritainVezava: Mehka32,06 € -
Disaster by Choice(2022) KELMAN, ILAN (PROFESSOR OF DISASTERS AND HEALTH, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, AND PROFESSOR II, UNIVERSITY OF AGDER)We speak of earthquakes, floods, and wildfires as 'natural disasters'. In this provocative book, Ilan Kelman argues that the true disaster is not caused by natural phenomena, but by human choices which leave people unprepared and at terrible risk. He explVezava: Mehka16,81 € -
Fiber Crop-Based Phytoremediation(2022) MAHAJAN, POOJA (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CENTRE FOR WATER SCIENCES, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, PUNJAB, INDIA),SAIKIA, PURABI, PHD (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, INDIA),PRAVEEN, ASHISH (DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AT MARKHAM COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, VINOBA BHAVE UNIVERSITY, HAZARIBAG, JHARKHAND, INDIA),PANDEY, VIMAL CHANDRA, PHD, MNASC (RESEARCH SCIENTIST, UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (UCRD), CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, MOHALI, PUNJAB, INDIA)Vezava: Mehka186,96 € -
First Steps(2022) DESILVA, JEREMYHumans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Modern China(2016) MITTER, RANA (PROFESSOR OF THE HISTORY AND POLITICS OF MODERN CHINA AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY CHINA CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD)This Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and controversies that have shaped Modern China. Covering a range of social issues, Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's most populous nation, with a new acknowledgement oVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Atmosphere(2017) PALMER, PAUL I. (PROFESSOR OF QUANTITATIVE EARTH OBSERVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH)In this Very Short introduction Paul Palmer looks at the structure and basic physics and chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere, comparing it to the atmospheres of other planets, particularly our neighbours, Venus and Mars. Palmer looks at the effects of polVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Dinosaur Hunters(2021) HISTORY, AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATIONAL,DINGUS, LOWELLThe story of intrepid palaeontologists, the discoverers of prehistoric life, and the revelations found through their research.Vezava: Trda28,04 € -
Water(2015) FINNEY, JOHN (EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON)Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Lost Words: Spell Songs(2019) MACFARLANE, ROBERT,MORRIS, JACKIE,POLWART, KARINE,FOWLIS, JULIE,KEITA, SECKOU,DREVER, KRIS,ANDREW, KERRY,PORTER, BETH,NEWTON, RACHEL,MOLYNEUX, JIMA companion piece to The Lost Words - A Spell Book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, this beautifully presented CD features exclusive new spells and artwork and a CD of new music from an incredible collaboration between Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart,28,51 € -
How to Spend a Trillion Dollars(2022) HOOPER, ROWANA compelling thought experiment that will lead to hours of fruitful debate.Vezava: Mehka14,01 €
