Melbourne csiro publishing 2010 (7 resultados)

Octavo, paperback,304 pp.,colour photographs, text illustrations, distribution maps. WAS $50. This full-colour field guide complements a similar book on the economically important sharks and rays of Indonesia. It is the result of a collaborative project between the governments of the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The first comprehensive reference on the sharks and rays of Borneo, it contains everything you need to know about recognising and identifying the sharks, rays and chimaeras caught and marketed in Indonesia. Its user-friendly layout contains information on identifying features, size, distribution, local common names, habitat, biology and conservation status of 118 species. It is an essential reference for all shark and ray enthusiasts â" including local fishers and consumers, fisheries and conservation officers and scientists. Released at the Sharks International conference in Cairns in June, 2010. …

Octavo,208 pp.,photographs, softcover. A fascinating collection of more than 70 profiles of Australian scientists from 15 fields of physical, biological and medical science. These scientists have been selected because their research is inspiring, intriguing or simply quirky, or because they have taken an unusual or interesting path to the work they do.…

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New large octavo 193pp., col. & b/w pls..

Octavo, paperback,220 pp.,illustrations. This book offers readers the chance to share, reflect on, and learn from the experiences of researchers involved in integrated mission-directed research, particularly in the areas of natural resource management and regional development. The authors explore case studies undertaken in Australia, Europe, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as perspectives from the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.…

1st edition stiff wrappers New book octavo v + 298pp., col. pls., text ills., maps, indexes, Superb production.

Large octavo, laminated boards,296 pp.,colour photographs, maps, graphs. A number of international, high-level science and policy meetings have been influential in the lead up to the global climate change negotiations at Copenhagen. One of these landmark meetings was Greenhouse 2009, where those involved in research, policy and communication of various aspects of climate change provided the latest assessments of the science and likely impacts on Australia and the world. This book provides an important snapshot of the concepts and ideas presented at the GREENHOUSE conference.…

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New large octavo x + 210pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., maps, notes, bibliog., indexes, Inc. an alphabetical listing of Pastoral Stations.