Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2001
ISBN 10: 0309072549 ISBN 13: 9780309072540
SOFTCOVER. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. But as the consequences of humanityâ "s impact on the planet become increasingly evident, governments are realizing the critical importance of understanding these environmental systemsâ "and investing billions of dollars in research to do so. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences explores the most important areas of research for the next generation. The bookâ "s goal is not to list the worldâ "s biggest environmental problems. Rather it is to determine areas of opportunity thatâ "with a concerted investmentâ "could yield significant new findings. Nominations for environmental scienceâ "s â Sgrandâ challenges were solicited from thousands of scientists worldwide. Based on their responses, eight major areas of focus were identifiedâ "areas that offer the potential for a major scientific breakthrough of practical importance to humankind, and that are feasible if given major new funding. The book further pinpoints four areas for immediate action and investment.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages DE3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2008
ISBN 10: 0309112494 ISBN 13: 9780309112499
Da: Research Ink, Takoma Park, MD, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. xii + 196 pp Sticker on front cover. book.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1993
ISBN 10: 0309049849 ISBN 13: 9780309049849
Softcover. Condizione: Very Good-. First Edition (?). Unmarked, except for previous owner's name on inside cover. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Our country has long recognized the importance of its biological resources but we often lack sufficient scientific knowledge to make wise decisions. This realization has led to calls for new ways of providing this information, including the formation of a national biological survey. This volume discusses key issues and problems for which an improved assessment of the nation's biological resources is needed; the kinds of efforts in research and information management needed to create that assessment; and how government, private organizations, and individuals can work together to meet the needs identified. Policymakers, resource managers, public interest groups, and researchers will find this book useful as they participate in the national dialogue on this topic and take actions to implement the needed survey activities. ; 8.90 X 5.90 X 0.60 inches; 224 pages DC6.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2006
ISBN 10: 0309097215 ISBN 13: 9780309097215
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Near Fine. Softcover, [xv], 136 pages. Near Fine condition. Size 9"x6". "To assist DHS in characterizing and mitigating the vulnerabilities faced by the nation from the chemical industry, this study examines classes of chemicals and chemical processes that are critical to the nation's security, economy, and health. It identifies vulnerabilities and points of weakness in the supply chain for these chemicals and chemical processes; assesses the likely impact of a significant disruption in the supply chain; identifies actions to help prevent disruption in the supply chain and mitigate loss and injury should such disruption occur; identifies incentives and disincentives to preventative and mitigating actions; and recommends areas of scientific, engineering, and economic research and development." Wrappers have light exterior shelfwear, else Fine condition, clean and unmarked.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2010
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good with no dust jacket. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Book Published without Dust Jacket. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 595 pages; 9780309064200 DF6.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1980
ISBN 10: 0309029287 ISBN 13: 9780309029285
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked. Very mild wear on some corners. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. ; Studies in Geophysics; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages MS2.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2002
ISBN 10: 030908251X ISBN 13: 9780309082518
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Unmarked. Unread. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. On October 11, 2000, a breakthrough of Martin County Coal Corporationâ "s coal waste impoundment released 250 million gallons of slurry in near Inez, Kentucky. The 72-acre surface impoundment for coal processing waste materials broke through into a nearby underground coal mine. Although the spill caused no loss of human life, environmental damage was significant, and local water supplies were disrupted. This incident prompted Congress to request the National Research Council to examine ways to reduce the potential for similar accidents in the future. This book covers the engineering practices and standards for coal waste impoundments and ways to evaluate, improve, and monitor them; the accuracy of mine maps and ways to improve surveying and mapping of mines; and alternative technologies for coal slurry disposal and utilization. The book contains advice for multiple audiences, including the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, and other federal agencies; state and local policymakers and regulators; the coal industry and its consultants; and scientists and engineers.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 244 pages DF3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington D. C, 2003
ISBN 10: 0309088623 ISBN 13: 9780309088626
Da: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Covers have some light scuffing. Front cover has a "Display Copy" sticker. ; 550 pages.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1980
ISBN 10: 0309029287 ISBN 13: 9780309029285
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. ; Studies in Geophysics; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 256 pages DK1.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington 25 D. C., 1999
ISBN 10: 0309065968 ISBN 13: 9780309065962
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Unmarked. Minor bumping on small area of lower part of front cover. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square and with minor wear. The book makes specific recommendations for improvement, including: the development of an enhanced information management system and a more efficient process to review new mining proposals and issue permits; changes to regulations that would require all mining operations, other than "casual use" activities that negligibly disturb the environment, to provide financial assurances for eventual site cleanup; and changes to regulations that would require all mining and milling operations (other than casual use) to submit operating plans in advance. ; Trade PB; B&W Illustrations; 9 X 5.99 X 0.65 inches; 260 pages DL3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1981
ISBN 10: 0309031931 ISBN 13: 9780309031936
Softcover. Condizione: Very Good-. Unmarked, may have some fading of spine area, or may have previous owner's name on front cover. Bumping or wear of corners is slight to non existant. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Assembly Of Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Studies in geophysics; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 119 pages DN6.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1992
ISBN 10: 0309045924 ISBN 13: 9780309045926
Da: Alien Bindings, BALTIMORE, MD, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. Hardcover edition in Like New condition with a nice, crisp Like New dust jacket. The covers are in great shape with only light indentation to the spine ends. The binding is square and tight. Small abrasion to the front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2002
ISBN 10: 030908623X ISBN 13: 9780309086233
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Near Fine. Softcover, [xxi], 243 pages. Near Fine condition. Size 9"x6". "Expansion of micro-technology applications and rapid advances in nano-science have generated considerable interest by the Air Force in how these developments will affect the nature of warfare and how it could exploit these trends. The report notes four principal themes emerging from the current technological trends: increased information capability, miniaturization, new materials, and increased functionality. Recommendations about Air Force roles in micro- and nanotechnology research are presented including those areas in which the Air Force should take the lead. The report also provides a number of technical and policy findings and recommendations that are critical for effective development of the Air Force's micro- and nano-science and technology program." Book has light exterior shelfwear. Binding is tight. Interior text is clean and unmarked.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2007
ISBN 10: 0309102707 ISBN 13: 9780309102704
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Softcover, [xiv], 229 pages. Good condition. Size 10"x7". This book "discusses both the roles and challenges for AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) science in instrumentation; scientific research near absolute zero; development of extremely intense x-ray and laser sources; exploration and control of molecular processes; photonics at the nanoscale level; and development of quantum information technology. This book also offers an assessment of and recommendations about critical issues concerning maintaining U.S. leadership in AMO science and technology." Book has moderate handling/shelfwear. Spine is creased with a corresponding separation of the text at the interior spine (pages not loose). Previous owner's name on title page, text else clean and unmarked.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1999
ISBN 10: 0309062837 ISBN 13: 9780309062831
Prima edizione
Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition (?). Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. ; B&W Illustrations; 8.80 X 5.90 X 0.10 inches; 80 pages DL3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1990
ISBN 10: 0309041953 ISBN 13: 9780309041959
Da: Bertram Books And Fine Art, West Point, VA, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. xi, 231 Pages. This is the third in a series of studies about risk policy undertaken by the National Research Council to evaluate the risks, costs and benefits of health and safety polices facing governmwnt officials. Front cover bottom right corner is slightly tiped. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Soft Cover.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2006
ISBN 10: 0309100046 ISBN 13: 9780309100045
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Fine. Hardcover, [xiv], 339 pages. Fine condition. Size 9.25"x6.125". This book "reviews the risks and technical and societal concerns for the transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the United States . . . . The report concludes that there are no fundamental technical barriers to the safe transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive and the radiological risks of transport are well understood and generally low. However, there are a number of challenges that must be addressed before large-quantity shipping programs can be implemented successfully." Includes glossaries of terms & acronyms. Book is clean and unmarked.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2004
ISBN 10: 0309091306 ISBN 13: 9780309091305
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Near Fine. Softcover, [ix], 137 pages. Near Fine condition. Size 9"x6". "This report describe the characteristics of explosives, bombs, and their components that are or might be used to provide a signature for exploitation in detection technology; considers scientific techniques for exploiting these characteristics to detect explosives and explosive devices; discusses the potential for integrating such techniques into detection systems that would have sufficient sensitivity without an unacceptable false-positive rate; and proposes areas for research that might be expected to yield significant advances in practical explosives and bomb detection technology in the near, mid, and long term." Book has light handling/shelfwear, else As New, clean and unmarked.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2009
ISBN 10: 0309136628 ISBN 13: 9780309136624
Da: Florida Mountain Book Co., Datil, NM, U.S.A.
Condizione: Near Fine. Hardcover, [xvii], 283 pages. Near Fine condition. Size 9.25"x6.25". This symposium, held in January 2006 in Tokyo, "reviewed government programs and initiatives to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, government-university-industry collaboration and consortia, and the impact of the intellectual property regime on innovation. This book brings together the papers presented at the conference and provides a historical context of the issues discussed at the symposium." Book has moderate exterior shelfwear, else Fine condition, clean and unmarked.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1990
ISBN 10: 0309042348 ISBN 13: 9780309042345
Da: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington D. C., 2001
ISBN 10: 0309071992 ISBN 13: 9780309071994
Da: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, Regno Unito
paperback. Condizione: Good. Paperback. Superficial marks and several scores on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are very lightly bumped. One or two minor marks on page block. Binding is intact, contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington D. C., 2003
ISBN 10: 0309089239 ISBN 13: 9780309089234
Da: Bertram Books And Fine Art, West Point, VA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. First Edition. 196 pages. A detailed study of carbon monoxide pollution in meteorological and topographical area by the National Research Council of the National Academies. A clean tight book with lightly bumped corners, a small crease mark on the rear cover and some light shelfwear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1985
ISBN 10: 0309035325 ISBN 13: 9780309035323
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 294 pages DD7.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2010
ISBN 10: 0309147085 ISBN 13: 9780309147088
Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. A nice, clean copy. ; 8vo ; 250 pages.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2004
ISBN 10: 0309090601 ISBN 13: 9780309090605
Da: Bertram Books And Fine Art, West Point, VA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. xxiv, 258 pages. As new condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Editore: The National Academies Press, Washington D. C., 2003
ISBN 10: 0309084881 ISBN 13: 9780309084888
Da: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine condition. Condizione sovraccoperta: No jacket, as issued. Washington D. C.: The National Academies Press, 2003. Near Fine condition. HARDCOVER. We have only this one copy, but it is available today and ready to ship from New Jersey. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Bibliographical references. Index. Bound in the original pictorial laminated boards. From the rear cover: "When 18-year-old Jesse Gelsinger died in a gene transfer study at the University of Pennsylvania, the national spotlight focused on the procedures used to ensure research participants safety and their capacity to safeguard the well-being of those who volunteer for research studies. RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH outlines a three-pronged approach to ensure the protection of every participant through the establishment of effective Human Research Participant Protection Programs (HRPPPs). The approach includes: Improved research review processes; Recognition and integration of research participants' contributions to the system, and Vigilant maintenance of HRPPP performance. Issues addressed in the book include the need for in-depth, complementary reviews of science, ethics, and conflict of interest; desired qualifications for investigators and reviewers; the process of informed consent; federal and institutional oversight; and the role of accreditation. Recommendations for areas of key interest include suggestions for legislative approaches, compensation for research-related injury, and the refocusing of the mission of institutional review boards. RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH will be important to anyone interested in the issues that are relevant to the practice of using human subjects as research participants, but especially so to policy makers, research administrators, investigators, and research sponsors -- and also including volunteers who may agree to serve as research participants.". 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No jacket, as issued. 8vo. xix, 290pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed).
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1991
ISBN 10: 0309045339 ISBN 13: 9780309045339
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked, contains two hole punch along spine. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. Book When the U. S. Department of the Interior released its 1989 estimates of how much undiscovered oil and gas remain in the United States, a controversy ensued. Some members of the petroleum industry charged that the estimates were too low. This book evaluates the scientific credibility of the statistical and geological methods underlying the estimates. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages DB3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 1991
ISBN 10: 0309045339 ISBN 13: 9780309045339
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. First Edition (?). Unmarked, except for catalog markings on front cover. ; Book Description; Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are square with minor wear. Ships Safe and Fast. When the U. S. Department of the Interior released its 1989 estimates of how much undiscovered oil and gas remain in the United States, a controversy ensued. Some members of the petroleum industry charged that the estimates were too low. This book evaluates the scientific credibility of the statistical and geological methods underlying the estimates. ; B&W Illustrations; 8.97 X 6 X 0.54 inches; 192 pages DK3.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington, D. C., 2006
ISBN 10: 0309101212 ISBN 13: 9780309101219
Softcover. Near fine.; 8vo.
Editore: National Academies Press, Washington D. C., 2010
ISBN 10: 0309151295 ISBN 13: 9780309151290
Da: Feldman's Books, Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.
Paper Bound. Condizione: Fine. No markings.