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Geomorphology of Desert Dunes
Routledge 1995; US$ 75.95How desert dunes are formed, how they change, their environmental significance and the role of climate change - these issues are examined through extensive case studies drawn from South Africa, India, Northern Europe and Australia. more...
History of the Study of Landforms
Routledge 1991; US$ 59.95Provides a global study of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century - which saw the burgeoning of the eustatic theory and the concepts of isostasy, to the Second World War. more...
Hillslope Form
Taylor and Francis 1989; US$ 274.00The study of hillslopes is a central element of geomorphology, and has been the cause of many of the major methodological disputes in the subject. This book describes the present state of knowledge of hillslope form, the results of measurements of hillslope form and points to unresolved problems in the understanding of it. The book deals with observed... more...
Geomorphological Techniques
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 85.95The specialist contributors to Geomorphological Techniques have thoroughly augmented and updated their original, authoritative coverage with critical evaluations of major recent developments in this field. A new chapter on neotectonics reflects the impact of developments in tectonic theory, and heavily revised sections deal with advances in remote... more...
Mechanics of Coastal Sediment Transport
World Scientific Publishing Company 1992; US$ 87.10This book treats the subject of sediment transport in the marine environment, covering transport of noncohesive sediment by waves and currents in- and outside the surf zone. It can be read independently, but a background in hydraulics and basic wave mechanics is required. The primary aim of the book is to describe the physical processes of sediment... more...
Fundamentals of Geomorphology
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 61.95This extensively revised and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world?s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It reflects on the latest developments in the field and includes new chapters on geomorphic materials and processes, hillslopes and changing landscapes. Fundamentals... more...
Encyclopedia of Geomorphology
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 545.00Geomorphology, the discipline which analyzes the history and nature of the earth's surface, deals with the landforms produced by erosion, weathering, deposition, transport and tectonic processes. In recent decades there have been major developments in the discipline and these are reflected in this major Encyclopedia , the first such reference work... more...
Natural Hazards
Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 48.00This revised edition is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, it is a standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field. more...
Coastal Systems
Taylor and Francis 2000; US$ 44.95Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as: * Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea * cliff collapse in Southern England * the Great Barrier Reef * the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999 * the impact... more...
GIS for Coastal Zone Management
CRC Press 2004; US$ 129.95This book discusses recent developments and specific applications that can be used to help marine scientists and conservationists enhance their skills. more...









