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Paperback. Physicists have discovered a phenomenon that operates outside the confines of space and time: nonlocality - the ability of two particles to act in harmony no matter how far apart they may be. If space isn't what we thought it was, then what is it? In Spooky Action at a Distance, the journalist George Musser sets out to answer that question. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 black and white illustrations, 2 tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; PHQ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 2. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780374536619
- ISBN
- 9780374536619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.63
€ 18.99
€ 16.63
Paperback. Series: Religion/Culture/Critique. Num Pages: 340 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBL; HBTB; HR; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349527373
- ISBN
- 9781349527373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Hardcover. A Comet of the Enlightenment Series: Vita Mathematica. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319006178
- ISBN
- 9783319006178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.69
€ 122.69
Hardback. The rapid progress in research on mass-losing pulsating stars has taken us far from its early photographic light variation study to the world of massive photometry and interferometic observations. This title presents such subjects as: results of massive photometry; pulsation and properties of mass-losing stars; and, VERA and other projects. Editor(s): Nakada, Y.; Honma, M.; Seki, M. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 445 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 445
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011627
- ISBN
- 9781402011627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.44
€ 190.44
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Militzer, H; Weber, F. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; PHVG; RG; TBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783709175323
- ISBN
- 9783709175323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.38
€ 70.38
Hardback. Presents the basic principles and the guidelines for the design of IR and microwave radiometers intended for the detection of weak electromagnetic signals in a noisy background. This book places emphasis on the discussion of the origin of the noises and consideration of the physical factors limiting the sensitivity of photo sensors. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; RGW; TTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402077067
- ISBN
- 9781402077067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.26
€ 126.26
Hardback. This book presents edited and peer-reviewed papers from the 3rd International Workshop on Occultations for Probing Atmosphere and Climate (OPAC-3), held in Austria. It provides a key reference on the current status in the field and looks toward new horizons. Editor(s): Steiner, Andrea; Kirchengast, Gottfried; Foelsche, Ulrich; Pirscher, Barbara. Num Pages: 331 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PG; PHVG; RBP; RGW; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642003202
- ISBN
- 9783642003202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.12
€ 196.12
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Green Lion Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781888009286
- ISBN
- 9781888009286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.62
€ 11.62
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rossi, Matteo. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621000570
- ISBN
- 9781621000570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.73€ 115.01
€ 168.73
€ 115.01
Hardback. Editor(s): Unguru, S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792310228
- ISBN
- 9780792310228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.65
€ 193.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 398 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 451.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780738205861
- ISBN
- 9780738205861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 22.16
€ 32.99
€ 22.16
Hardback. Reveals the remarkable revolution which has occurred in infrared astronomy as a result of technology breakthroughs in the development and availability of tiny imaging devices known as 'arrays'. This book contains a mix of papers describing the detector technology, astronomical instruments or observational methods. Editor(s): McLean, Ian S. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 608 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHJ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from EXPERIMENTAL ASTRONOMY, 3:1
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792327783
- ISBN
- 9780792327783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.66
€ 362.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, 12ill. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226848822
- ISBN
- 9780226848822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.77
€ 37.99
€ 29.77
Hardback. This text offers information on all new techniques of wide-field, multi-object spectroscopy including instrumentation, data processing for storage in large databases and automated spectral analysis. Additionally, several key projects of astrophysical importance are described. Editor(s): Kontizas, E.; etc. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792345183
- ISBN
- 9780792345183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.69
€ 67.69
Paperback. This ground--breaking book addresses transformations in the understanding of time and the generation and degeneration of value at the cutting edge of modernity and postmodernity. Editor(s): Lash, Scott; Quick, Andrew; Roberts, Richard. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFCX; JHM; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631210030
- ISBN
- 9780631210030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.93
€ 31.99
€ 31.93
Paperback. Presents the major scientific presentations made at the XXIIIrd General Assembly, August 18-30, 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. This title contains the text of the three Invited Discourses as well as the proceedings or extended summaries of the 21 Joint Discussions and two Special Sessions held during the General Assembly. Editor(s): Andersen, Johannes. Series: International Astronomical Union Highlights (Closed). Num Pages: 614 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353423
- ISBN
- 9780792353423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 258.81
€ 258.81
Paperback. In 2004, Venus crossed the sun's face for the first time since 1882. This title tells the intriguing tale of the five Venus transits previously observed and the fantastic efforts made to record them. It is a story of heroes and cowards, of reputations earned and squandered, told against a backdrop of geopolitical and scientific change. Num Pages: 232 pages, 14 halftones. 22 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press Princeton
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115894
- ISBN
- 9780691115894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Hardback. Proceedings of the 177th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, held in Antalya, Turkey, May 27-31, 1996 Editor(s): Wing, Robert F. Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (Closed). Num Pages: 654 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363460
- ISBN
- 9780792363460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.42
€ 191.42
The author of this book draws attention to ongoing and future observations that might reveal relics of an era before the big bang. In doing so, he provides an accessible introduction to the extraordinary new ideas of string cosmology. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642093845
- ISBN
- 9783642093845
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.50
€ 35.99
€ 31.50
hardcover. Proceedings of the Torun Workshop held July 5-7, 2000 Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 469 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 469
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792371458
- ISBN
- 9780792371458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.29
€ 196.29
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Cambridge, UK, 26th July-6th August 1999 Editor(s): Crittenden, Robert G.; Turok, Neil. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001550
- ISBN
- 9781402001550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.38
€ 71.38
Hardback. This work has grown out of a set of lectures by experts in the field within the framework of the EADN summer schools. It explores the high level of activity in worldwide space exploration programmes, the discovery of extrasolar planets, and the physics and evolution dynamics of solar systems. Editor(s): Thomas, Nicolas; Williams, Iwan Prys. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 276 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540425595
- ISBN
- 9783540425595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.30
€ 123.30
The IGM/galaxy Connection. The Distribution of Baryons at Z=0.
. Ed(S): Rosenberg, Jessica L.; Putman, Mary ...
Hardback. Examines the census of baryons in the local universe as a function of the states in which they reside and how they evolve with redshift. This book characterizes the halos around galaxies and discusses the relics of the galaxy formation process from a theoretical perspective, and by observational and theoretical analysis of the feedback mechanisms. Editor(s): Rosenberg, Jessica L.; Putman, Mary E. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012891
- ISBN
- 9781402012891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.39
€ 125.39
Hardback. Editor(s): Jager, C. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027701541
- ISBN
- 9789027701541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.50
€ 245.50