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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. Focusing on the aspects of Galileo's scientific life that extended beyond court culture and patronage, this title offers an account of the different systems of exchanges, communication, and credibility at work in Galileo's career. It is intended for readers interested in the history of astronomy and the history of science in general. Num Pages: 316 pages, 16 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226045627
- ISBN
- 9780226045627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.08
€ 34.99
€ 28.08
Paperback. This book describes from a historical point of view research in cosmic rays and how they were discovered. It covers how the knowledge was gained, detailing the main experiments and the conclusions drawn. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 344 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642283703
- ISBN
- 9783642283703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.84
€ 48.99
€ 39.84
Paperback. Spanish cosmographers were charged with turning their observations of the New World into a body of knowledge that could be used for governing. The author shows that this knowledge had considerable strategic, defensive, and monetary value that royal scientists were charged with safeguarding from foreign and internal enemies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 colour plates, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1KB; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226055404
- ISBN
- 9780226055404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Hardcover. Imperial expansion necessitated changes in the way scientific knowledge was gathered. This book shows how this cosmographic knowledge had considerable strategic, defensive, and monetary value that royal scientists were charged with safeguarding from foreign and internal enemies. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 colour plates, 14 halftones, 5 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1KB; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226675343
- ISBN
- 9780226675343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.06€ 79.61
€ 95.06
€ 79.61
Paperback. This book shows that bispectra include unique signals that no symmetry-invariant models can produce. Computes CMB bispectra induced by scalar-mode non-Gaussianities with a preferred direction, and tensor-mode non-Gaussianities in parity-violating Weyl gravity. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431547167
- ISBN
- 9784431547167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.80
€ 65.80
Hardback. This book shows that bispectra include unique signals that no symmetry-invariant models can produce. Computes CMB bispectra induced by scalar-mode non-Gaussianities with a preferred direction, and tensor-mode non-Gaussianities in parity-violating Weyl gravity. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431541790
- ISBN
- 9784431541790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Paperback. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642085642
- ISBN
- 9783642085642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.93
€ 250.93
Hardcover. This textbook is for mathematicians and mathematical physicists, and is mainly concerned with the physical justification of both the mathematical framework and the foundations of the theory of general relativity - previous knowledge of the relevant physics is not assumed. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Corrected
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540663775
- ISBN
- 9783540663775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.40
€ 258.40
Paperback. Where did we come from? What the hell are we doing here? Is Elvis alive and kicking in another space domain? What's beyond the edge of the Universe? Did aliens build the stars? Can we live forever? This work presents an eye-opening look at the nature of reality and the place of life in the universe. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571220564
- ISBN
- 9780571220564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
Hardback. Num Pages: 129 pages. BIC Classification: PGC; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 129
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634827119
- ISBN
- 9781634827119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.10€ 143.31
€ 190.10
€ 143.31
Hardcover. Num Pages: 213 pages. BIC Classification: PGC; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594547171
- ISBN
- 9781594547171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.86€ 133.76
€ 194.86
€ 133.76
Paperback. Translator(s): Butler, Erik. Num Pages: 184 pages, 11 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 11. .
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262533546
- ISBN
- 9780262533546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.25
€ 24.99
€ 17.25
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Cargese, France from 17-29 August 1998 Editor(s): Lachieze-Rey, Marc. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 396 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359463
- ISBN
- 9780792359463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.82
€ 199.82
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Cargese, France from 17-29 August 1998 Editor(s): Lachieze-Rey, Marc. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 396 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359456
- ISBN
- 9780792359456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.40
€ 202.40
Hardback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662543481
- ISBN
- 9783662543481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.41
€ 228.41
Paperback. A personal account of the evolution of millimeter-wave astronomy at the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The author recounts the behind-the-scenes activities of the staff from the beginnings at Kitt Peak to the closing of the Tuscon offices. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048168224
- ISBN
- 9789048168224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. An account of the evolution of millimeter-wave astronomy at the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory. It recounts the behind-the-scenes activities of the staff from the beginnings at Kitt Peak to the closing of the Tuscon offices. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032356
- ISBN
- 9781402032356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.26
€ 132.26
Paperback. Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics. Num Pages: 346 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642065200
- ISBN
- 9783642065200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
hardcover. Provides an account of how meteorites may have brought the seeds of life to Earth. This title embedds specific results within a broader framework that considers the creation and evolution of the Early Earth. Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics. Num Pages: 346 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540258162
- ISBN
- 9783540258162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.29
€ 129.29
Paperback. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKL; PG; PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401051682
- ISBN
- 9789401051682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12