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Hardcover. This book probes the theory of why and the history of how different voting procedures have come to be used - or not - in decision-making in society and in elected bodies; in elections to and within such chambers; and in the resulting forms of governance. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642209031
- ISBN
- 9783642209031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the most important leadership approaches in theory and practice. It examines the idea that leadership is the art of creating a world that others would love to join. Series: Management for Professionals. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642202469
- ISBN
- 9783642202469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Paperback. This book reveals surprising reasons for America's weight gain, and explores such consequences as higher fuel consumption and greenhouses gases, growing health insurance costs, reductions in the wages of heavy people, and reenforcement of rescue equipment. Num Pages: 325 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; MMZF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506. 336 pages, black & white illustrations. This book reveals surprising reasons for America's weight gain, and explores such consequences as higher fuel consumption and greenhouses gases, growing health insurance costs, reductions in the wages of heavy people, and reenforcement of rescue equipment. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; MMZF. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Copernicus
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642201349
- ISBN
- 9783642201349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.80
€ 27.99
€ 25.80
Hardcover. This volume provides an authoritative study of German social policy, set in a multidisciplinary and international context. The text presents the German tradition's contribution to the rise of social policy in the Western world in the 19th and 20th centuries. Series: German Social Policy. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; KCA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642195006
- ISBN
- 9783642195006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.36
€ 62.36
Hardcover. This book aims to foster a deeper understanding of urbanism, invoking the contributions both the hard and soft sciences have made, and are still making, in grappling with the many issues and facets of regional planning and dynamics. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 435 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; GTB; JFSG; KJU; PHS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642194504
- ISBN
- 9783642194504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.36
€ 121.36
Hardcover. This comprehensive study of shipping activities in Arctic waters explores factors and conditions that will determine the scope and range of the industry for years to come. Topics include geopolitics, military affairs, global warming, sea ice melting and more. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSR; JPSL; KNGS; LNK; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642167898
- ISBN
- 9783642167898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.51
€ 267.51
Hardcover. Since the exercises provided in the text almost always require the use of previously introduced programming constructs, this volume helps students learn basic programming abilities, and provides them with the confidence necessary for carrying out more sophisticated analyses. Num Pages: 178 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CFD; JM; JNU; PBW; UNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 249 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642163128
- ISBN
- 9783642163128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62
Hardcover. This book offers a thorough and up-to-date analysis of the challenges and opportunities in leveraging innovation, technology, product development and marketing for older consumers and employees. Key lessons are drawn from various industries and countries. Editor(s): Kohlbacher, Florian; Herstatt, Cornelius. Num Pages: 465 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KCF; KCP; KJMV7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642143373
- ISBN
- 9783642143373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.64
€ 75.64
Paperback. A book that constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference, UCMedia 2009, which was held on 9-11 December 2009 at Hotel Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana in Venice, Italy. Series: Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering. Num Pages: 387 pages, 122 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; UG; UKR; UND; UNF; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642126291
- ISBN
- 9783642126291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.43
€ 63.43
Hardcover. Addresses the following problems: How strong is evolutionary continuity in human beings? How can we understand that it gave way to cultural discontinuity? Which aspect of cultural existence is really unique to humans? Can the possibility of objective knowledge be seen as a (admittedly extreme) case in point? Editor(s): Singer, Wolf J.; Welsch, Wolfgang; Wunder, Andre. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642116674
- ISBN
- 9783642116674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.14
€ 181.14
Misconceptions in Chemistry: Addressing Perceptions in Chemical Educat...
Barke, Hans-Dieter, Hazari, Al, Yitbarek, Sil...
Paperback. This monograph helps teachers at all levels to diagnose and 'cure' erroneous pre-concepts about science, often picked up in school. In case of the school-made misconceptions it will help to prevent them from the very beginning through reflective teaching. Num Pages: 294 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNKH; JNU; PN; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642090004
- ISBN
- 9783642090004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.82
€ 139.82
Paperback. Examining evolutionary origins of universal human traits, this volume aims to understand what has shaped modern human behavior. This is illustrated through the identification of universal human traits and a look at how humans differ from various primates. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Silk, Joan B. Num Pages: 504 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: JFC; PDZ; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642027246
- ISBN
- 9783642027246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.49
€ 183.49
Hardcover. This second edition introduces regression models for qualitative and discrete dependent variables, to sample selection models, and to event history models, all in the context of maximum likelihood estimation. It presents a number of commonly used models. Num Pages: 343 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; KCH; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540927471
- ISBN
- 9783540927471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.24
€ 141.24
Hardcover. Unterscheidet sich das mannliche vom weiblichen Gehirn? Wie interagieren Hormone und Geschlecht? Fundiert und anschaulich untersucht hier ein internationales Expertenteam Fragen, die uber das Einparken von Frauen und das Nicht-Zuhoren von Mannern hinausgehen " Editor(s): Lautenbacher, Stefan; Gunturkun, Onur; Hausmann, Markus. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JMC; JMM; MJN; MMH; MMJ; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 825.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540716273
- ISBN
- 9783540716273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.87
€ 100.87
Paperback. This volume contains contributions from Edutainment 2008, the 3rd International Conference on E-Learning and Games. It serves as a forum for stimulating and disseminating innovative research ideas, theories, emerging technologies in the field. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Transactions on Edutainment. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GLF; JNV; UG; UKR; UYQ; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540697374
- ISBN
- 9783540697374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Handwriting Recognition: Soft Computing and Probabilistic Approaches (...
Liu, Zhi-Qiang, Cai, Jin-Hai, Buse, Richard
Hardcover. Series: Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; P; TBC; UYQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540401773
- ISBN
- 9783540401773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.60
€ 123.60
Paperback. Cooperative behavior has been one of the enigmas of evolutionary theory since the days of Charles Darwin. The contributions to this book examine the many facets of cooperative behavior in primates and humans as some of the world's leading experts review and summarize the state of the art of theoretical and empirical studies of cooperation. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Van Schaik, Carel P. Num Pages: 350 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540283744
- ISBN
- 9783540283744
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.86€ 123.24
€ 151.86
€ 123.24
Paperback. Using the economic point of view for an analysis of phenomena related to artistic activities, this title not only challenges widely held popular views, but also offers an alternative perspective to sociological or art historic approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AB; JFC; KCA; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540002734
- ISBN
- 9783540002734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.79
€ 64.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Naumann, Matthias; Fischer-Tahir, Andrea. Num Pages: 322 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531183329
- ISBN
- 9783531183329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Paperback. Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--European University Institute, 2009. Num Pages: 322 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JN; JPA; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- VS Research
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531180632
- ISBN
- 9783531180632
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.62
€ 62.62