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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. The book focuses on how the exploration of the cosmic background radiation has shaped our picture of the Universe. Using a simple language and captivating metaphors, this book will help the reader to understand the mechanisms behind our Universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 160 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover of orig. 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642097492
- ISBN
- 9783642097492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.51
€ 32.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the atmospheres of the giant gaseous planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This second edition has been extensively updated in light of what has newly been discovered by the Cassini probe. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 455 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; PHVG; RBP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642098888
- ISBN
- 9783642098888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.29
€ 196.29
Paperback. This book provides an overview of cathodoluminescence properties of the planetary materials. It provides a unique introduction to cathodoluminescence which is widely used in the geosciences, because it is a non-destructive and "easy to use" method. Editor(s): Gucsik, Arnold. Num Pages: 172 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 34 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PG; PNV; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642099571
- ISBN
- 9783642099571
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.53
€ 126.53
Paperback. This book examines the rotation of the Sun and stars, which rotate in different ways and at different rates of velocity. Knowledge of how they rotate is important in understanding the formation and evolution of stars and their structure. Editor(s): Rozelot, Jean-Pierre. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 274 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642099649
- ISBN
- 9783642099649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Paperback. This book reviews all information known about ice ages in a scientific format. It explores theories and makes comparisons, providing an independent and complete summary of the latest data on ice ages. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; RBKC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642100512
- ISBN
- 9783642100512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 226.45
€ 226.45
Hardback. Editor(s): Chaudhuri, Rajat K.; Mekkaden, M.V.; Raveendran, A.V.; Narayanan, A. Satya. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 228 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHN; PHVB; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642103216
- ISBN
- 9783642103216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.09
€ 250.09
Paperback. These four lectures cover the following topics: the inflationary period in the very early Universe, the accelerated expansion of the late Universe at redshifts z and lt, modified gravity models, and current statistical methods for analyzing cosmological data. Editor(s): Wolschin, Georg. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 210 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PGK; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642105975
- ISBN
- 9783642105975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.96
€ 67.96
Paperback. "Modern Questions of Celestial Mechanics". Series: CIME Summer Schools. Num Pages: 244 pages, 55 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 351.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642110535
- ISBN
- 9783642110535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.54
€ 63.54
hardcover. This book is a collection of essays written by those who have led, and continue to lead, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. It reviews the history of the subject, details present-day science and technology, and looks ahead to the future. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 564 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTBM; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642131950
- ISBN
- 9783642131950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.78€ 73.14
€ 81.78
€ 73.14
paperback. This updated and widely extended second edition offers a comprehensive and coherent account of astromineralogy. It reflects the tremendous boost this field has received with the reliable identification of minerals by the Infrared Space Observatory. Editor(s): Henning, Thomas. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 338 pages, 111 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHFC; PNV; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2010
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642132582
- ISBN
- 9783642132582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.81
€ 67.81
Paperback. This book combines newly acquired knowledge of the Moon with detailed descriptions and labeled photographic maps of the lunar surface. It offers techniques and tips on how to observe interesting features of the Moon, with telescopes and binoculars. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, 57 colour illustrations, 80 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642148040
- ISBN
- 9783642148040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.00
€ 48.99
€ 40.00
Hardback. This book addresses for the first time the subject of "Self-organized criticality" (SOC) in astrophysical systems. The book illustrates the relevance of SOC to such sciences as astrophysics, geophysics, biophysics and ecophysics. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 30. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642150005
- ISBN
- 9783642150005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.56
€ 197.56
Hardback. This carefully written book is intended to provide a solid understanding of the principles of stellar interferometry. Illustrated by excellent drawings and calculated graphs, it is aimed at students starting an astronomical research project in this field. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM; PHJ; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642150272
- ISBN
- 9783642150272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
hardcover. Understanding star formation is one of the key fields in present-day astrophysics. This book treats a wide variety of the physical processes involved, as well as the main observational discoveries. Present time star formation in our galaxy is emphasized. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642150623
- ISBN
- 9783642150623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37
Hardback. Deals with the astrophysics and spectroscopy of the interstellar molecules. This book describes overview and history of interstellar observations in order to help understanding how the modern astrophysics and molecular spectroscopy have been developed interactively. It summerizes the progress in the study of this field. Editor(s): Winnewisser, G.; Yamada, Koichi M. T. Series: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642162671
- ISBN
- 9783642162671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.46
€ 194.46
Hardback. The intention of the inaugural meeting of the Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics was to address, in a global context, the understanding of and challenges in high-energy emissions from isolated and non-isolated neutron stars. In keeping with the goals of the Forum, this book represents the proceedings of the meeting. Editor(s): Torres, Diego F.; Rea, Nanda. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642172502
- ISBN
- 9783642172502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.47
€ 376.47
Red Giants as Probes of the Structure and Evolution of the Milky Way
. Ed(S): Miglio, Andrea; Montalban, Josefina;...
Hardback. Features international leaders in the field who offer a wide perspective of the advancements in: Asteroseismology of red giants Models of the atmosphere, internal structure, and evolution of red giantsStellar population synthesis and models of the Milky Way. Editor(s): Miglio, Andrea; Montalban, Josefina; Noels, Arlette. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642184178
- ISBN
- 9783642184178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.13
€ 194.13
Hardback. Focusing on a recently identified group of neutron stars known as RRATs, this thesis analyses neutron star birthrates and shows how a reassessment of the Parkes Multibeam Pulsar Survey has resulted in the discovery of 19 new transient radio sources. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642196263
- ISBN
- 9783642196263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
hardcover. Some major developments of physics are addressed by specialists in different fields. They include renormalization problems in QFT, vacuum energy fluctuations and the Casimir effect in different configurations, and a wealth of applications. The cosmological applications of these theories play a crucial role. This book deals with these applications. Editor(s): Odintsov, Sergey D.; Saez-Gomez, Diego; Xambo-Descamps, Sebastian. Series: Springer Proceedings in Physics. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHDV; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642197598
- ISBN
- 9783642197598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Paperback. This volume presents the knowledge on pulsations of the sun and the stars, with a particular emphasis on recent observations and modelling. Readers will find an extensive introduction to helioseismology, the solar cycle, gravity models, and more. Editor(s): Rozelot, Jean-Pierre; Neiner, Coralie. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 359 pages, 127 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642199271
- ISBN
- 9783642199271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.84
€ 67.84