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Astronomy, space & time

hardcover. A neuroscientist investigates how the architecture of the human brain shapes our understanding of the nature of time. Num Pages: 304 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PGZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
WW Norton
Condition
New
SKU
9780393247947
ISBN
9780393247947
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.23

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Iff Books
Number of pages
439
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780999678
ISBN
9781780999678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.58

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
€ 31.64

paperback. Num Pages: 301 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780674192713
ISBN
9780674192713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.86

hardcover. One Time Fits All tells the story of the development, integration, and obstacles overcome in setting an the International Date Line, establishing the worldwide system of Standard Time zones, and adopting Daylight Saving Time-including their global impacts on how the general public keeps time today. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 tables, 36 illustrations, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; PDX; PDZ; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804756426
ISBN
9780804756426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.53

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pappalardo, R.; McKinnon, William B.; Khurana, Krishnan. Series: Space Science Series. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 292 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2140.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Arizona Press United States
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816528448
ISBN
9780816528448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.53

hardcover. The experience of time in families can both permeate all activities but nevertheless be hidden. The papers in this volume, representing a range of disciplines (history, sociology, psychology, family therapy, and leisure studies) foreground the way that time shapes everyday family worlds. Editor(s): Daly, Kerry. Series: Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHBK; JMRP; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762307753
ISBN
9780762307753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.11

paperback. Physical Relativity is a critical examination of one of the foundations of modern science, Einstein's 1905 special theory of relativity. Harvey Brown defends an original interpretation of the theory, and hence of the nature of space and time, which combines Einstein's insights with those of his immediate precursors. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PGZ; PHR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199232925
ISBN
9780199232925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.70

Paperback. Offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the Sun's motions, space weather caused by the Sun, the measuring of time and seasons in our daily lives, and much more. The authors are award-winning experts in both astronomy and science education. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: JNT; JNU; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 281 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
National Science Teachers Association United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9781941316078
ISBN
9781941316078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.06

Paperback. Presents an account of the scientific achievements and lives of cosmologists from Babylonians to Newton. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA; PDX; PGK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140192469
ISBN
9780140192469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.76

Hardcover. While there are many biographies of JFK and accounts of the early years of US space efforts, this book uses primary source material and interviews with key participants to provide a comprehensive account of how the actions taken by JFK's administration have shaped the course of the US space program over the last 45 years. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; PDX; PDZ; PG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230110106
ISBN
9780230110106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.99

Paperback. A NASA space scientist maps out the coming solar cycle-and its catastrophic potential to disrupt worldwide power and communications systems. He includes a history of the record of auroral sightings, accounts of communications blackouts from the 20th century, industries sensitive to solar storms, and radiation and health issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 halftones / 15 color photos. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231120791
ISBN
9780231120791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.25

Hardback. Editor(s): Bergmann, Peter G.; Sabbata, Venzo de. Series: NATO ASI Series B: Physics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1330.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306423673
ISBN
9780306423673
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 297 pages, 73 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306429521
ISBN
9780306429521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306429552
ISBN
9780306429552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.71

Hardback. Num Pages: 305 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
305
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306432941
ISBN
9780306432941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.63

Hardback. Proceedings of a NATO ASI held in Peniscola, Spain, May 21-June 3, 1989 Editor(s): Greiner, Walter; Stocker, Horst. Series: NATO Science Series B. Num Pages: 612 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 3040.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
612
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306434877
ISBN
9780306434877
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.50

Hardback. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306435669
ISBN
9780306435669
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.54

Paperback. BIC Classification: PGC. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Springer US
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306439667
ISBN
9780306439667
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.74

hardcover. Editor(s): Zichichi, Antonino; etc. Series: Ettore Majorana International Science Series. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
Edition
1991st Edition
SKU
V9780306440540
ISBN
9780306440540
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.23

Hardback. Num Pages: 354 pages. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306444692
ISBN
9780306444692
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.21

hardcover. Proceedings of a symposium held in Kloster Mehrerau, Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria, August 2-7, 1992 Editor(s): Gruber, Samuel H. Num Pages: 770 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 3770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
770
Condition
New
Edition
1993rd Edition
SKU
V9780306445842
ISBN
9780306445842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 254.87

Hardback. Editor(s): Arp, Halton C. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2070.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
361
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306446351
ISBN
9780306446351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.79

Hardback. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306447631
ISBN
9780306447631
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.06

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