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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
Paperback. Offers a discussion on how Russia prepares its cosmonauts for spaceflight. This title contains interviews and photographs with information obtained by the authors on visits to Star City. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 420 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387218946
- ISBN
- 9780387218946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.49
€ 48.99
€ 41.49
Paperback. On February 1st 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia - the world's first reusable manned spacecraft - disintegrated during its return to Earth, with a crew of seven. This book chronicles each of Columbia's 28 missions, as described by scientists and researchers who developed and supported its many payloads, and by the engineers who worked on it. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 506 pages, 280 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBT; TRP; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387215174
- ISBN
- 9780387215174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.25
€ 43.25
Hardback. Num Pages: 370 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306432644
- ISBN
- 9780306432644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.33
€ 67.33
Paperback. Presents an account of the scientific achievements and lives of cosmologists from Babylonians to Newton. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA; PDX; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140192469
- ISBN
- 9780140192469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.77
€ 23.99
€ 20.77
Paperback. Provides an overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of space suits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS. This title provides details of events, including their technical development. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781852337322
- ISBN
- 9781852337322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.71€ 53.43
€ 57.71
€ 53.43
paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 12th Edition
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849969413
- ISBN
- 9781849969413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.90€ 47.27
€ 52.90
€ 47.27
hardcover. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780821407912
- ISBN
- 9780821407912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
hardcover. Beyond dares to imagine a fantastic future for humans in space-and then reminds us that we're already there. Num Pages: 336 pages, 55 illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780393239300
- ISBN
- 9780393239300
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 19.04
€ 24.99
€ 19.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 325 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633882218
- ISBN
- 9781633882218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.68
€ 19.99
€ 19.68
Paperback. Designed to be used in the field under the red-colored lighting used by astronomers, this book includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. It contains start charts and specific information about the celestial objects. It contains the requirements for list of objects compiled by The Astronomical League. Num Pages: 519 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 247 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596526856
- ISBN
- 9780596526856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.81
€ 32.99
€ 31.81