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Astronomy, space & time
Hardback. Written by twenty-five scientists telling a not-so linear story, but on the contrary, highlighting problems, gaps, and controversies. This work features chapters that present the formation and evolution of the solar system; the building of a habitable planet; prebiotic chemistry, biochemistry, and the emergence of life; and more. Editor(s): Gargaud, Muriel; Claeys, Phillipe; Lopez-Garcia, Purificacion; Martin, Herve; Montmerle, Thierry; Reisse, Jacques; Pascal, Robert. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387450827
- ISBN
- 9780387450827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.53
€ 129.53
Paperback. Offering an engaging story of the hunt for new worlds, this book examines the range of extrasolar planets that have been discovered during the past decade and looks at what can be learned about such planets by studying the bodies in our own solar system. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387449067
- ISBN
- 9780387449067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.91
€ 32.99
€ 27.91
Paperback. Describes the phenomena of scientific curiosity and discovery by following the story of interstellar matter. This book traces the tortuous path to acceptance of the existence of interstellar matter. It shares the thrill of discovery that motivates astronomers, the use of metaphors and modeling by scientist, and other tricks of astronomical trade. Num Pages: 320 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406060
- ISBN
- 9780387406060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.08
€ 54.08
Hardback. In this fascinating narrative, Peter Bond provides an overview of key twentieth century unmanned missions to nearly every corner of our solar system, telling the story of the mission planners and engineers who made possible these unprecedented achievements in scientific exploration. Num Pages: 324 pages, 241 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402123
- ISBN
- 9780387402123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.82
€ 43.99
€ 37.82
Paperback. This book is a unique guide to supernova facts, and it is also an observing/discovery guide, all in one package. It is the only book about supernovae that explains to amateur astronomers what they are, and how to observe and discover them. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 209 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387352572
- ISBN
- 9780387352572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.78
€ 35.99
€ 30.78
Paperback. This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. It contains superb images depicting each manned spaceflight, and provides a wonderful insight into those strange facts and humorous stories that make every mission unique. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 866 pages, 400 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 866
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387341750
- ISBN
- 9780387341750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 49.39
€ 53.99
€ 49.39
Hardback. The book gives an extended review of theoretical and observational aspects of neutron star physics. It describes all layers of neutron stars, from the surface to the core, with the emphasis on their structure and equation of state. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387335438
- ISBN
- 9780387335438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.20
€ 205.20
Hardcover. Now in its 4th edition, this classic text outlines cosmic events in a series of astrophysical sketches. The text has been extensively reconsidered for the new edition; new sections cover recent developments, and the remainder has been revised and updated. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 732 pages, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1199.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 4th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387329437
- ISBN
- 9780387329437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.33
€ 121.33
Hardback. This is the story of radio astronomy. You will learn what astronomers are doing with those huge dishes dotted around the world. Those sections no longer regarded as cutting edge have been removed from this revised edition. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387308166
- ISBN
- 9780387308166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.19
€ 35.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. A book for amateur astronomers that injects fun into a stimulating hobby. Complex subject matter is made easy and entertaining to read. Each chapter includes a series of observing challenges that will entertain and push the reader to continually higher levels of achievement. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307763
- ISBN
- 9780387307763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.51
€ 37.99
€ 35.51
Paperback. In this illustrated book, Denis Savoie presents the basics of astronomy required to understand sundials and describes how to design and build your own classical sundial. He describes how ancient sundials were used and presents a history of time measurement. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387098012
- ISBN
- 9780387098012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 39.69
€ 48.99
€ 39.69
Paperback. This guide to the physics and observations of Radio Recombination Lines from astronomical sources includes history, theory, applications, 250 equations and 110 illustrations. This soft cover edition contains corrections and updates from hardbound edition. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 376 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387096049
- ISBN
- 9780387096049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.81
€ 67.81
Paperback. Physicists have discovered a phenomenon that operates outside the confines of space and time: nonlocality - the ability of two particles to act in harmony no matter how far apart they may be. If space isn't what we thought it was, then what is it? In Spooky Action at a Distance, the journalist George Musser sets out to answer that question. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 black and white illustrations, 2 tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK; PHQ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 2. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780374536619
- ISBN
- 9780374536619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.45
€ 19.99
€ 17.45
Hardback. The contributors to this volume consider the changing social meanings that time has in work, leisure and everyday routines. Together they provide a combination of theoretical and empirically based approaches that reveal the social significance of time in all aspects of everyday lives. Editor(s): Crow, Graham; Heath, Sue. Series: Explorations in Sociology. British Sociological Association Conference Volume Series. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333984994
- ISBN
- 9780333984994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardcover. This philosophical investigation of time advances two arguments defending the view that "time rolls relentlessly": it discusses the fundamental differences between spatio-temporal location and other physical properties; and tackles the problem, why is the past so much better known than the future? Series: Studies in Contemporary Philosophy. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333614914
- ISBN
- 9780333614914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Studies real time in economics, a dimension increasingly unused by the edge of the profession. This, it is argued, has serious implications for economics' role as the premier policy-advising source for national governments and international organizations. Num Pages: 339 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBA; KCA; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333558539
- ISBN
- 9780333558539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.89
€ 194.89
Hardback. This volume consists of five main parts, with early sections dealing with philosophical and conceptual issues, while the latter sections deal with specific research topics in the social sciences. Editor(s): Hassard, John. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333440926
- ISBN
- 9780333440926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 Illustrations in Text. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 203 x 17. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307474551
- ISBN
- 9780307474551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.63
€ 18.99
€ 16.63
Accretion of Extraterrestrial Matter Throughout Earth's History
. Ed(S): Peucker-Ehrenbrink, Bernhard; Schmit...
Hardback. This text summarises our knowledge of the properties, origin, orbital evolution and accretion mechanism of extraterrestrial matter accreted on Earth and sheds light on accretion processes and fluxes in the geologic past. Editor(s): Peucker-Ehrenbrink, Bernhard; Schmitz, Birger. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466892
- ISBN
- 9780306466892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.46
€ 143.46
Hardback. Proceedings of an International workshop on QSO Hosts and their Environments, held January 10-12, 2001, in Granada, Spain Editor(s): Marquez, Isabel; Masegosa, Josefa; Olmo, Ascension del; Lara, Lucas; Garcia, Emilio; Molina, Josefina (Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia (CSIC), Granada, Spain). Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 2150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466625
- ISBN
- 9780306466625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.97
€ 144.97