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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 22.15