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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. This book focuses on the fundamental theories of tides at different scales of the universe, from tiny satellites to whole galaxies, and also attempts to place the study of tides in a historical perspective. Editor(s): Souchay, Jean J.; Mathis, Stephane; Tokieda, Tadashi. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 387 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642329609
- ISBN
- 9783642329609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.87
€ 67.87
The Adventurous Life of Friedrich Georg Houtermans, Physicist (1903-19...
Amaldi, E.. Ed(S): Braccini, Saverio; Eredita...
Paperback. The physicist Friedrich Houtermans (1903-1966) was an essential promoter and proponent of the development of physics in Berne. He introduced a number of activities in the field of elementary particles, with a special focus on the physics of cosmic rays, and important contributions in applied physics. This book tells his story. Editor(s): Braccini, Saverio; Ereditato, Antonio; Scampoli, Paola. Series: SpringerBriefs in Physics. Num Pages: 166 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC; PHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642328541
- ISBN
- 9783642328541
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Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
paperback. Die verschiedenen und teils widerspruchlichen Theorien uber den Ursprung des Lebens auf der Erde stellt der Autor vor und pruft sie kritisch anhand neuester Forschungsergebnisse. Das Buch bietet einen gut verstandlichen Uberblick zum aktuellen Forschungsstand." Num Pages: colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHM; JM; PG; PHVB; PN; PSAJ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1. Aufl. 2005. Unveränd. Nachdruck
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642324031
- ISBN
- 9783642324031
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.23
€ 43.99
€ 37.23
Paperback / so. Kommentiert und erweitert von Jurgen Ehlers und Markus Possel. Die funfte Auflage entstand unter Mitarbeit von Walter Biem" Editor(s): Ehlers, J Rgen; P Ssel, Markus; Ehlers, Dr Jurgen (Geological Survey of Hamburg); Possel, Markus. Num Pages: 501 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHR; PHU; PHVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 7
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642323577
- ISBN
- 9783642323577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.21
€ 80.21
Paperback. Series: Springerbriefs in Astronomy. Num Pages: 98 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 189.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642320866
- ISBN
- 9783642320866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.19
€ 65.19
Hardback. This biography summarizes the seminal contributions to auroral and space science of Carl Stormer (1874 - 1957), the first to develop precise photographic methods to calculate heights and morphologies of diverse auroral forms during four solar cycles. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642314568
- ISBN
- 9783642314568
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Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Paperback. This book covers many aspects of stellar environments, both observational and theoretical, and offers a broad overview of the field. Coverage includes solar wind, tides in planetary systems, and the very close environments of young stars. Editor(s): Rozelot, Jean-Pierre; Neiner, Coralie. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 264 pages, 131 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642306471
- ISBN
- 9783642306471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.24
€ 83.24
Hardback. In a fully updated second edition, this book offers both history and analysis of extreme climate change on Earth. The book provides an complete and independent summary of the latest data on ice ages and interglacial periods, independent of theory or analysis. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; RBKC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 31. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642300288
- ISBN
- 9783642300288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.08
€ 197.08
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM; PG; PHVB; PNN; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642299254
- ISBN
- 9783642299254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.51
€ 32.99
€ 28.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Suarez, J. C.; Garrido, R.; Balona, L. A.; Christensen-Dalsgaard, J. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642296291
- ISBN
- 9783642296291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.18
€ 195.18
The Sun: New Challenges. Proceedings of Symposium 3 of Jenam 2011.
. Ed(S): Obridko, V.N.; Georgieva, Katya; Nag...
Hardback. The Sun: New Challenges Editor(s): Obridko, V.N.; Georgieva, Katya; Nagovitsyn, Yury A. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642294167
- ISBN
- 9783642294167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.70
€ 194.70
Hardback. This book demonstrates for the first time, using state-of-the-art computer simulations, that the interpretation of future galaxy survey measurements is far more subtle than assumed, and that a major revision to our models of these effects is urgently needed. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHQ; PHR; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642293382
- ISBN
- 9783642293382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Hardback. This book offers a guided historical and scientific tour of our understanding of element synthesis. Beginning with generally accepted science, the book ends in today's terra incognita of nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 706 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PGC; PNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 706
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642283840
- ISBN
- 9783642283840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.12
€ 199.12
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
hardcover. Rising from the proposition that human development will require exploiting the natural resources of the Moon, this book investigates the potential and limitations of various systems for supplying manned Lunar bases with energy and other vital resources. Editor(s): Badescu, Viorel. Num Pages: 786 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; THX; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 786
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642279683
- ISBN
- 9783642279683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 321.47
€ 321.47
Hardback. Here is an account of the life and work of Thomas Gold, one of the most remarkable astrophysicists in the second half of the 20th century. Based on Gold's autobiography, this book is edited by the Cambridge astrophysicist and science historian Simon Mitton. Editor(s): Mitton, Simon. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGTA; PDX; PGC; PHVB; PNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275876
- ISBN
- 9783642275876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardback. Formatted as a series of interviews with noted researchers in the field, this book reviews the history of quasar research and describes how advances in instrumentation and computation have aided quasar astronomy and changed our basic understanding of quasars. Editor(s): D'Onofrio, Mauro; Marziani, Paola; Sulentic, Jack W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 616 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275630
- ISBN
- 9783642275630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.22
€ 198.22
Nanodust in the Solar System: Discoveries and Interpretations
. Ed(S): Mann, Ingrid; Czechowski, Andrzej; M...
hardcover. Here is a focused description of current research and experimental results concerning nanodust in the solar system, addressing three major questions: What is nanodust? How was it discovered in the solar system? and, How do we interpret the observations? Editor(s): Mann, Ingrid; Czechowski, Andrzej; Meyer-Vernet, Nicole. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHF; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275425
- ISBN
- 9783642275425
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
Paperback. This book shows how transiting planets may be used to infer the presence of exomoons through deviations in time and duration of planetary eclipses. It shows that habitable-zone exomoons above 0.2 Earth-masses can be detected with the Kepler space telescope. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 217 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271205
- ISBN
- 9783642271205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.06
€ 127.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Moitinho, Andre; Alves, Joao F. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270697
- ISBN
- 9783642270697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.98
€ 193.98