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Lifestyle, sport & leisure

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Lifestyle, sport & leisure

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

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

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

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

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

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

€ 52.99
€ 46.72

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

Paperback. Sidney Harris is an acclaimed Dean of Scientific Humor. No scientific or technical topic is safe from the scope of his humor. Harris' cartoons have appeared in "American Scientist", "Playboy", "The New Yorker", "Discover", and "Science", among many other popular magazines. This title presents his collection of cartoons. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AKLC; PD; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 193 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387946658
ISBN
9780387946658
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.95

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

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

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

Hardback. The main differentiating quality of this book is that it portrays the complex interaction of different experts and opposing interests in investigating and solving the mystery of this single crash, and the recurrent problem that plagued the Boeing 737, the world's most successful and safest airliner. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387952567
ISBN
9780387952567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.36

Hardcover. Details the historic endeavor to develop a chess-playing computer that would outplay the best human player on Earth, Gary Kasparov. This title offers a comprehensive record of Deep Blue's Development. It presents the reader insight into the ups and downs of the deep Blue team on its way to finally defeating Kasparov. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UYQ; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2003rd Edition
Number of pages
361
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387954615
ISBN
9780387954615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.84

Hardcover. "A damning denunciation of things as they are, and a platform for how we can do better."-Andrew Leonard, Salon Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JP; KCL; WZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393061222
ISBN
9780393061222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 33.21

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399161322
ISBN
9780399161322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Edition
Csm Wkb
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399173011
ISBN
9780399173011
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: WBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399173158
ISBN
9780399173158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.03

Paperback. The hilarious new book from a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780446552431
ISBN
9780446552431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. A laugh-out-loud guide to modern manners by acclaimed humorist, author, and Vanity Fair columnist Henry Alford. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: WJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780446557658
ISBN
9780446557658
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.33

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780446572095
ISBN
9780446572095
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.78

Paperback. Now in trade paperback, a collection of hilarious original essays from people who've had pranks played on them by Chelsea Handler. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780446584708
ISBN
9780446584708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.56

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Appetite by Random House
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9780449015919
ISBN
9780449015919
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 178 pages, 1. BIC Classification: WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Appetite by Random House
Condition
New
SKU
V9780449016121
ISBN
9780449016121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 1 pages, 1. BIC Classification: WJK; WKR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 254 x 17. Weight in Grams: 768.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Appetite by Random House
Condition
New
SKU
V9780449016930
ISBN
9780449016930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.15

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