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European Trajectories in Space Law - 2007 Catalogue Number: OA-73-06-897-EN-C ISBN: 9278403482 Pagination: 337 Dimensions: 15.8 x 24 cm European trajectories in space law describes three distinctive phases in space law: the period before 1960, the period between 1960 and ca. 2000 and the period which starts from ca. 2000 on. This document gives a thorough account of the most recent developments in the space industry and contributes to a prior objective, i.e. the awareness that space policy is one of the key elements of Europe’s importance in the world. Price:£54.00

Science, Technology and Innovation in Europe - 2008 Edition Catalogue Number: KS-EM-08-001-EN-C ISBN: 9789279078019 Pagination: 233 Dimensions: 21 x 29.7cm It is widely recognised that knowledge and innovation are the key determinants of jobs and growth. With a wide set of data tables, graphs and written analysis, this publication draws a comprehensive picture of the Science, Technology and Innovation activities in the European Union as carried out by its people, enterprises and governments. It reveals in particular the contributions and expenditures on research and development; defines the characteristics of the high-skilled people participating. It further widely describes the innovation activities of enterprises as well as patenting which is one of the channels leading to commercialising newly developed technology. Price:£20.00

Tackling Complexity in Science General Integration of the Application of Complexity in Science Cat. No: KI-77-07-251-EN-C ISBN: 9789279055041 Pagination: 54 Pages Dimensions: 17.6 × 25 cm Published:2007 The goal of GIACS (General Integration of the Application of Complexity in Science) is to serve as a forum to bring research results together and to facilitate the establishment of a constructive dialogue among scientists and scholars in Europe and the rest of the world in the field of Complexity. The current report provides an assessment of future directions and opportunities of complexity research in the long term. Price:£11.00

Water reuse system management manual —Aquarec -Paper Cat. No: KI-76-06-016-EN-C ISBN: 9279019341 Pagination:676 pages Dimensions: 17.6 × 25 cm Published:2006 A manual for water reuse management. Alternative water sources are expected to play a significant role in areas suffering water shortages. In many places wastewater reuse is becoming a valuable component of sustainable water management practices. However, substantial and practical operate waste reuse schemes. This publication presents practical information on wastewater reuse concepts based on actual and proved management and operational practices. A broad approach has been considered by addressing institutional, organisational, legal, economic, financial, social and environmental issues together with technological aspects. The targeted readers are mainly practitioners concerned with implementation of wastewater reuse schemes, but we are convinced that this publication will also become ‘the wastewater reuse manual’ for decision-makers, local authorities, consultants and research bodies involved in the area. Price:£35.00

Water reuse system management manual —Aquarec -CD ROM Cat. No: KI-76-06-016-EN-Z ISBN: 9279020862 Pagination: Dimensions: CD-ROM edition Published: A manual for water reuse management. Alternative water sources are expected to play a significant role in areas suffering water shortages. In many places wastewater reuse is becoming a valuable component of sustainable water management practices. However, substantial and practical information is still needed to safely design, implement and operate waste reuse schemes. This publication presents practical information on wastewater reuse concepts based on actual and proved management and operational practices. A broad approach has been considered by addressing institutional, organisational, legal, economic, financial, social and environmental issues together with technological aspects. The targeted readers are mainly practitioners concerned with implementation of wastewater reuse schemes, but we are convinced that this publication will also become ‘the wastewater reuse manual’ for decision-makers, local authorities, consultants and research bodies involved in the area. Price:£16.45

Science, technology and innovation in Europe Cat. No: KS-76-06-203-EN-C ISBN: 9279025775 Pagination: — 224 pages. Dimensions: — 21 × 29.7 cm Published:2006 In the context of the conclusions of the Council meetings of Lisbon in 2000 and Barcelona in 2002, relevant and meaningful indicators on science, technology and innovation are paramount in informing policymakers as to where Europe stands in moving towards more knowledge and growth. This information is also necessary to better gauge how Europe is evolving, compared with the United States, Japan, China, the Russian Federation and other main economies. The statistics and indicators presented in this publication report on Europe’s recent performance on R & D, innovation, high-tech industries and knowledge-based services, patenting and human resources in science and technology. Price:£16.88

Soil atlas of Europe Cat. No: LB-NA-21-676-EN-C ISBN: 928948120X Pagination: — 128 pages Dimensions: . — 29.7 × 42.5 cm Published:2005 This new Soil atlas of Europe is intended to be a step towards raising public awareness on the importance and the key role of soil for many human activities and for the survival of ecosystems. The atlas compiles existing information on different soil types in easily understandable maps covering the entire EU and bordering countries. This publication is intended not only for the specialised reader but also for the general public, aiming to ‘bridge the gap’ between soil science, policymaking and public knowledge. Please note: This is a large item and will not fit through a standard letterbox, and will be despatched by courier. Price:£18.00

Detection of genetically modified organisms Cat. No: KJ-53-03-491-EN-Z ISBN: 928945900X Pagination: Dimensions: Published:2005 This interactive course on ‘The analysis of food and feed samples for the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)’ covers a broad spectrum of topics required by anyone wishing to enter and work in the field of GMO detection: theoretical information is complemented by a wide variety of commonly used techniques for GMO detection, identification, characterisation and quantification. The principal scope of this training aid is to assist staff of control laboratories to become accustomed with molecular detection techniques applied to GMOs, and to help them adapt their facilities and work programmes to include analyses which comply with worldwide regulatory acts in the field of biotechnology. This course is intended to facilitate work being carried out in a wide range of institutions: national control laboratories and public institutes, as well as industry and research institutions. In addition, it provides information on the practical implementation of evolving European legislation dealing with GMOs as useful background for decision-makers, ministries and national or international agencies. Price:£123.38

The European soil database Cat. No: LB-NA-19-945-EN-Z ISBN: 9289419474 Pagination: Dimensions: Published:2005 For the first time, the soils of all the European countries, from west to east, are described according to a common methodology and soil classification system. This facilitates the exchange of information and makes agro-technology transfer possible. The creation of the soil geographical database for the whole of Europe, at 1:1 000 000 scale, is a great achievement. To complete the database, the European Soil Bureau, based at the Joint Research Centre in Ispra (Italy), built up a network of soil scientists, from all over the continent, who readily invested considerable amounts of time and energy. The database is structured from soil typological units (STUs) defined precisely by variables describing the nature and properties of soils: texture, water regime, etc. These STUs are grouped into soil mapping units (SMUs) which constitute associations of soils. The SMUs are delineated at a scale of 1:1 000 000. The information about the soils is based on a data dictionary that contains the precise definition of each variable. The soil geographical database of Europe is complemented by a soil profile analytical database containing the data for the principal soil types found in the countries of Europe. A knowledge base in the form of pedotransfer rules is also supplied for the estimation of variables not available directly from the geographic database: organic matter content, density, available water content, etc. Together these databases form the European soil database, v. 1.0. - CD-ROM edition only Price:£1,645.00

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