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  • Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

    by Roger G. Barry, Richard J Chorley ...
    This book presents a comprehensive introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed variability and changes, and projected future trends. Extensively revised and updated, this ninth edition retains its tried and tested structure while incorporating recent advances in the field. From clear explanations of the basic physical and chemical principles of the ... Read more

    $138.99 CAD

  • Essentials of the Earth's Climate System

    by Roger G. Barry, Eileen A. Hall-McKim ...
    This concise introduction to modern climatology covers the key topics for intermediate undergraduate students on one-semester courses. The treatment of topics is non-mathematical wherever possible, instead focusing on physical processes to allow students to grasp concepts more easily. Full-color illustrations support the text and supplementary topics are covered in boxes, enabling students to ... Read more

    $71.99 CAD

  • Dropping the Gloves

    Inside the Fiercely Combative World of Professional Hockey

    by Barry Melrose, Roger Vaughan ...
    Dropping the Gloves candidly tracks Barry Melrose's career in hockey - a road that has not changed substantially for today's aspiring players. Not many have Melrose's credentials or his breadth of experience in professional hockey. He's played and coached in Junior Hockey, the American Hockey League, and the NHL. As he says, he's been hired and fired, and had his share of disappointments and ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • The Global Cryosphere

    Past, Present and Future

    by Roger Barry, Thian Yew Gan ...
    This is the first textbook to address all the components of the Earth's cryosphere – all forms of snow and ice, both terrestrial and marine. It provides a concise but comprehensive summary of snow cover, glaciers, ice sheets, lake and river ice, permafrost, sea ice and icebergs – their past history and projected future state. It is designed for courses at upper undergraduate and graduate level in ... Read more

    $86.99 CAD

  • Fires of Life

    Endothermy in Birds and Mammals

    by Barry Gordon Lovegrove ...
    "Vividly narrated and illustrated" this analysis of how endothermy evolved in birds and mammals is "provocative and fascinating" ( Southeastern Naturalist).This pioneering work investigates why endothermy, or "warm-bloodedness," evolved in birds and mammals, despite its enormous energetic costs. Arguing that single-cause hypotheses to explain the origins of endothermy have stalled research since ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health

    Edited by John A. Barry, Roger Kingerlee, Martin Seager, Luke Sullivan ...
    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    This Handbook represents the first concerted effort to understand male mental health in a way that facilitates a positive step forward in both theory and treatment. An alarming number of men experience serious mental health issues, as demonstrated by high rates of suicide and violent offending. Despite these problems, the study of male psychology has either been overlooked, or viewed as a problem ... Read more

    $306.99 CAD

  • Polar Environments and Global Change

    by Roger G. Barry, Eileen A. Hall-McKim ...
    The polar regions are the 'canary in the coal mine' of climate change: they are likely to be hit the hardest and fastest. This comprehensive textbook provides an accessible introduction to the scientific study of polar environments against a backdrop of climate change and the wider global environment. The book assembles diverse information on polar environmental characteristics in terrestrial and ... Read more

    $83.99 CAD

  • Microclimate and Local Climate

    by Roger G. Barry, Peter D. Blanken ...
    This book provides an up-to-date, comprehensive treatment of the variables and processes of microclimate and local climate, including radiation balance and energy balance. It describes and explains the climate within the lower atmosphere and upper soil, the region critical to life on Earth. Topics that are covered include not only the physical processes that affect microclimate, but also ... Read more

    $83.99 CAD

  • Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology

    by Roger G. Barry, Andrew M. Carleton ...
    Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology provides the first comprehensive account of the dynamical behaviour and mechanisms of the global climate system and its components, together with a modern survey of synoptic-scale weather systems in the tropics and extratropics, and of the methods and applications of synoptic climate classification. It is unrivalled in the scope and detail of its contents. The work ... Read more

    $229.48 CAD

  • Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

    by Roger Barry, Richard Chorley, Roger G. Barry, The late Richard Chorley ...
    Atmosphere, Weather and Climate presents a comprehensive introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed changes and projected future trends. This updated and expanded eighth edition of Atmosphere, Weather and Climate will prove invaluable to those studying the earth's atmosphere and world climate, whether from environmental and earth sciences, geography, ... Read more

    $123.66 CAD

  • The Arctic

    Environment, People, Policy

    Edited by Jack D. Ives, Roger G. Barry ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Ecology
    Originally published in 2000, The Arctic provides a comprehensive overview of the region's rapidly changing physical and human dimensions, and demonstrates the importance of communication between natural scientists, social scientists, and local stakeholders in response to the tremendous challenges and opportunities facing the Arctic. It is an essential resource for all Arctic researchers, ... Read more

    $419.99 CAD

  • Arctic and Alpine Environments

    Edited by Jack D. Ives, Roger G. Barry ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Ecology
    Originally published in 1974, Arctic and Alpine Environments examines, the relatively simple ecosystems of arctic and alpine lands that still occupy extensive areas little disturbed by modern technology. The book argues that there is a necessity for carefully controlled development of the resources of these regions and suggests that there is a risk of irreversible disturbance without full ... Read more

    $119.99 CAD