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Waste Management Practices: Municipal, Hazardous, and Industrialby John Pichtel
CRC Press 2005; US$ 139.95A practitioner's guide to assimilating practical knowledge of waste management processes into an understanding of the latest regulations, with an eye on the environmental impact of landfill use. more...
Urban Drainageby David Butler; John Davies
Spon Press 1999; US$ 66.95This textbook covers the environmental and engineering aspects involved in the drainage of rainwater and wastewater from areas of human development. Extensive examples are used to support and demonstrate the key issues explained. more...
Monitoring Bathing Watersby Jamie Bartram; Gareth Rees
Spon Press 1999; US$ 104.95This book, which has been prepared by an international group of experts, provides comprehensive guidance for the design, planning and implementation of assessments and monitoring programmes for water bodies used for recreation. more...
Biosorbents For Metal Ionsby D.A. John Wase; Chris Forster
CRC Press 1997; US$ 180.00This text focuses on the "green" techniques for removing metal pollutants from soil, air and water. Biological techniques are seen as more environmentally friendly than chemical treatments and can also be cheaper. The book looks at the various more...
Understanding Active Noise Cancellationby Colin H. Hansen
Spon Press 2001; US$ 74.95Provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals and applications of active control of vibration and sound for the non-expert. It is also a useful quick reference for the specialist engineer. more...
Water Quality Monitoringby Jamie Bartram; Richard Ballance
Spon Press 1996; US$ 99.95Water quality monitoring is a fundamental tool in the management of freshwater resources, and this book covers the entire monitoring process providing detailed guidance for implementing a monitoring network with step-by-step descriptions of field more...
International Trade in Hazardous Wastesby Nancy Thayer; I.V. Nagy
Spon Press 1998; US$ 210.00This book discusses the need for a regulated and informed forum for international trade in hazardous waste. It is argued that with careful planning, health and ecological risks can be minimized and net economic benefits realized. more...
Clayey Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal Facilitiesby R.K. Rowe; R.M. Quigley; Reinhard Mohn
Spon Press 1997; US$ 170.00The authors discuss all key aspects of the design of barrier systems, including leachate collection, natural barriers such as clayey aquitards, clay liners, geomembrane and composite liners. more...
Contaminated Landby Ted Halstead
Spon Press 1998; US$ 360.00Contaminated land can be reclaimed safely if the proposed end-use of the land is appropriate and based on thorough site investigation. This book examines the subject, reviewing current methods and strategies for safe, economical reclamation. more...
Radioactive Wasteby Frans Berkhout
Routledge 1991; US$ 70.00This analysis of nuclear strategy, the politics of nuclear power and the shifting emphasis of government regulation redefines the issue of radwaste management and sets it at the centre of the current debate about the environment. more...