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The Weather Almanac, 12th Edition is a resource for a variety of climate and meteorological data including both domestic and international weather trends, historical weather patterns dating back 1000 years, natural disasters, and a 20 page glossary of weather terminology. Num Pages: 1144 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WNWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 220 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2552.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 12 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 1144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470413258
- ISBN
- 9780470413258
Condition: New
€ 275.27
€ 275.27
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470390559
- ISBN
- 9780470390559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.09
€ 35.99
€ 30.09
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Zigo, Tami. Num Pages: 148 pages. BIC Classification: WNGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 211 x 14. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Howell Book House
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470171264
- ISBN
- 9780470171264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.84
€ 38.99
€ 32.84
Paperback. Phenomena in the heavens are of great importance to many, and much of the lore of astronomy and astrology dates back to the earliest days of civilisation. This book discusses important topics in Babylonian and Greek astronomy. Num Pages: 172 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387951362
- ISBN
- 9780387951362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.96
€ 67.96
Hardback. Following on the success of the first of the "Little Books..: (Hogan, Little Book of the Big Bang), Kaler examines all aspects of the nature, birth, life and death of stars, and their meaning for us. Technical detail is kept to a minimum. The book is meant to be read by interested laypeople. Series: Little Book S. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387950051
- ISBN
- 9780387950051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.40
€ 32.99
€ 31.40
paperback. Many civilizations produced astronomical texts, and many cultures that left no written records, left monuments ranging from rock paintings to Stonehenge, that show a clear interest in astronomy. This text is the history of such cultures along with the discoveries of Galileo, Kepler and others. Series: Springer Study Edition. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387948225
- ISBN
- 9780387948225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.82
€ 69.82
Paperback. In almanac fashion, this book tells what sky objects can be explored on a nightly basis in 2009 - 2010, combined with history, location maps, star hop instructions, and more. It provides a digest for sky watchers and will appeal to readers at all skill levels. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387795089
- ISBN
- 9780387795089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 38.40
€ 43.99
€ 38.40
Paperback. The authors provide a detailed history of unmanned exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 554 pages, 210 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387789040
- ISBN
- 9780387789040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 46.72
€ 53.99
€ 46.72
Hardback. This book reviews the physics of clusters of galaxies beyond the standard thermal view. It covers topics such as the warm-hot intergalactic medium outside the clusters, non-thermal radiation components, and the chemical evolution of these structures. Editor(s): Kaastra, Jelle. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB; WNX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 879.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387788746
- ISBN
- 9780387788746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.16
€ 252.16
Paperback. This volume details for the first time the construction and occupation of the International Space Station from 2002 through to 2008, when it should reach American "Core Complete". It includes the recent installation of the final piece of U.S. hardware. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 413 pages, 185 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 413
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387781440
- ISBN
- 9780387781440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.15
€ 41.99
€ 36.15
Paperback. This updated book provides the vision and rationale as to why humanity is leaving its cradle, Earth, to use space resources and to establish offworld settlements. The user-friendly volume offers numerous photographs, diagrams, exhibits, and case studies. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 672 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PSVP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776392
- ISBN
- 9780387776392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.18
€ 48.99
€ 44.18
Hardcover. The aim of this book is to continue to raise public awareness in the exciting field of theoretical physics. It covers the latest theories in theoretical physics and cosmology and presents them in a non-technical language. Editor(s): Nekoogar, Farzad. Series: Multiversal Journeys. Num Pages: 232 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 245 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387776378
- ISBN
- 9780387776378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.79
€ 205.79
Paperback. This book uniquely provides an essential, comprehensive understanding of the space tourism industry. Over half of the book is dedicated to providing for the first time essential training material for private spaceflight participants. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387746432
- ISBN
- 9780387746432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.06
€ 43.99
€ 37.06
Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387735856
- ISBN
- 9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.86
€ 48.99
€ 41.86
Paperback. Explore the challenges in searching for evidence of extraterrestrials. The book is the first to examine electromagnetic frequencies besides RF and microwave as signal sources, taking into consideration all the ways that extraterrestrials might communicate. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 190 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387734538
- ISBN
- 9780387734538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.21
€ 30.99
€ 26.21
Hardback. Editor(s): Wada, Keiichi; Combes, Francoise. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 400 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387727677
- ISBN
- 9780387727677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.59
€ 251.59
Paperback. The Space Exploration annuals provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual is written at an accessible level to provide a regular, balanced review of all the world's major space programmes. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716671
- ISBN
- 9780387716671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 30.19
€ 32.99
€ 30.19
Paperback. The Night Sky Companion is a comprehensive guide to what can be explored in the heavens on a nightly basis. Designed to appeal to readers at all skill levels, it provides a digest for sky watchers interested in all types of astronomical information. Series Editor(s): Vogt, K. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 671 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 671
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387716084
- ISBN
- 9780387716084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.78
€ 35.99
€ 34.78
Hardback. These historical narratives of scientific behavior reveal the often irrational way scientists arrive at and assess their theories. These little-known yet fascinating stories are told in a clear and engaging style to captivate the scientific-educated reader. Num Pages: 210 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387710181
- ISBN
- 9780387710181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.87
€ 41.99
€ 34.87
Hardback. This is the largest and most comprehensive atlas of the universe ever created for amateur astronomers. It provides a detailed observing guide for almost any practical amateur astronomer. Spanning some 3,000 pages, this is a project that is possible only on CD-ROM. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387468938
- ISBN
- 9780387468938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.75
€ 41.99
€ 36.75
Paperback. A comprehensive introductory guide to "choosing and using" an LXD55/75 computer-controlled "Goto" series of telescopes. It is suitable for both beginners and more advanced practical amateur astronomers. It brings together the information needed to help owners get the best out of their LXD telescopes. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387364896
- ISBN
- 9780387364896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.48
€ 48.99
€ 39.48
Paperback. This offers an explanation of the aurora's causes, how the occurrence of major auroral events may now be predicted, and how amateur observers can record displays. This is the first serious book about aurora written for practical but non-professional observers. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387360522
- ISBN
- 9780387360522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.79
€ 35.99
€ 29.79
Nursery Rearing of Nonhuman Primates in the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Sackett, Gene P.; Ruppenthal, Gerald...
Hardback. Describes how and why nursery rearing of primates can produce adaptable juveniles and adults for research, conservation, and display-educational purposes. This volume details the history of nursery rearing since the mid-19th century, the outcomes of varied nursery rearing methods, and more. Editor(s): Sackett, Gene P.; Ruppenthal, Gerald C.; Elias, Kate. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 634 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: WNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387256320
- ISBN
- 9780387256320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.47
€ 254.47
Agricultural Biodiversity and Biotechnology in Economic Development
Cooper, Joseph; Lipper, Leslie Marie; Zilberm...
Hardback. Summarizes the state of knowledge in the economic literature of management of agricultural biotechnology and biodiversity in agricultural and economic development. This book identifies key issues confronting policy makers in managing biodiversity and biotechnology and provides an analysis of the linkage between the two. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNCB; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387254074
- ISBN
- 9780387254074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.48
€ 259.48