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Cosmology & the universe

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Cosmology & the universe

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

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

€ 67.00

Paperback. What links the birth of the moon to our body clocks? How did the creation of the Atlantic Ocean affect how we have children? What does the water inside us and on Earth have to do with the deepest stretches of space? This book deals with these questions. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141041902
ISBN
9780141041902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Hardcover. Unravelling the latest amazing breakthroughs in theoretical physics, Stephen Hawking guides the reader through the evolution of Einsteinian physics to a universe of ten dimensions and a so-called theory of everything. Num Pages: 224 pages, colour illustrations, colour photographs. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 956.
Publisher
Bantam Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Edition
First Edition - Later Print Run
Condition
New
SKU
V9780593048153
ISBN
9780593048153
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.52

Paperback. "Grandpa, how big is the universe? How far are the stars? How can we tell the sun's age?" In this book, master astrophysicist Hubert Reeves unlocks the secrets of the universe. This is his spiritual testament to younger generations and a perfect occasion for us all to revise our conceptions about the cosmos. Translator(s): Winkler, Donald. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Salammbo Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
124
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956808226
ISBN
9780956808226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.32

Hardcover. 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: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
219
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540744191
ISBN
9783540744191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.05

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
€ 31.82

Paperback. A masterly overview of the development of cosmological thinking from the Greeks, via Newton and Einstein, to the present day. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753822562
ISBN
9780753822562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

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

€ 23.99
€ 20.76

paperback. Editor(s): Binetruy, Pierre; Schaeffer, R.; Silk, J. (University of Oxford); David, F. Series: Les Houches: Ecole D'ete de Physique Theorique. Num Pages: 629 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 967.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000
Number of pages
629
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642074257
ISBN
9783642074257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 252.82

Hardback. Reviews the interconnection of cosmology and particle physics. This book provides introductory courses in supersymmetry, superstring and M-theory, responding to evaluate the cosmological consequences of these theories. It reviews the classical issues such as inflation, primordial fluctuations, dark matter, and baryogenesis. Editor(s): Binetruy, Pierre; Schaeffer, R.; Silk, J. (University of Oxford); David, Francois. Series: Les Houches: Ecole D'ete de Physique Theorique. Num Pages: 629 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
629
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540410461
ISBN
9783540410461
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 262.81

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Cambridge, U.K., July 27-August 7, 1987 Editor(s): Kaiser, N.; Lasenby, A. N. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 611.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401078641
ISBN
9789401078641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.03

hardcover. Editor(s): Papantonopoulos, Eleftherios. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer Germany
Edition
2005th Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540227120
ISBN
9783540227120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.12

paperback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 260 pages, 86 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHR; PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319346045
ISBN
9783319346045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.18

Paperback. Everything you need for a quick tour of everything You are here. Num Pages: 346 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 187 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
346
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470516065
ISBN
9780470516065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Hardback. What is life? Where did it come from? How can understanding the origins of life on Earth help us understand the origins of the universe, and vice versa? This book addresses the beginning of things - of the universe, matter, stars, and planetary systems, and finally, of life itself. Num Pages: 248 pages, 53 illus. BIC Classification: PGK; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231126540
ISBN
9780231126540
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.27
€ 102.15

Hardback. Proceedings of two conferences on 'Stars and the ISM', held from 24-26 November, 1997 and 'From Galaxies to the Horizon' held from 27-29 November, 1997 at the Centre for Astrophysics of the University of Porto, Portugal Editor(s): Vaz Torrao Lago, Maria Teresa; Blanchard, Alain. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, 26
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792358770
ISBN
9780792358770
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.73

Paperback. Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. This work consists of a supplement, including a glossary, notes, and tables, which represent highly condensed 'windows' into research. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402022296
ISBN
9781402022296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.69

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

€ 25.99
€ 22.82

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

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