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Astronomy, space & time

Paperback. This book examines surface rainfall processes through cloud-resolving modeling and quantitative analysis of surface rainfall budget, and summarizes modeling and analysis results over seven years. Includes a set of diagnostic precipitation equations. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737181
ISBN
9789400737181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.68

Paperback. Searching for water in the universe is central to our search for extraterrestrial life, and vitally important in topics such as astrophysics and astrobiology. This book examines water's physical properties as well as our progress in finding it in outer space. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400733565
ISBN
9789400733565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.42

Paperback. This book traces reactions to Ptolemy from his own times to ours. It shows the complex processes by which an ancient scientist and his work gained and subsequently lost an overreaching reputation and authority. Editor(s): Jones, Alexander. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBB; HB; PDX; PG; RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400730861
ISBN
9789400730861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 248.98

Hardback. Includes overviews of the evolutionary and molecular biology that are necessary. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PSAJ; TTDS; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2nd Edition.
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400716261
ISBN
9789400716261
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 251.13

Hardback. Searching for water in the universe is central to our search for extraterrestrial life, and vitally important in topics such as astrophysics and astrobiology. This book examines water's physical properties as well as our progress in finding it in outer space. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048199839
ISBN
9789048199839
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.45

Hardback. This is the first book describing the nature and mechanism of generation of the inner and outer force field, explaining the physical meaning of gravity. In it, the authors apply the fundamentals of Jacobi Dynamics to their solutions on the Earth dynamics. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048187225
ISBN
9789048187225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.01

Hardback. The discovery of extrasolar planets has impacted on our understanding of planetary systems. This volume collates research into planets in binary and multistar systems and aims to familiarize readers with its associated theoretical and observational challenges. Editor(s): Haghighipour, Nader. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 340 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; RBG; VXQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048186860
ISBN
9789048186860
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 196.03

Paperback. Proceedings of a Symposium Organized by the 'Nicolas Copernicus Committee' of the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science, Torun, Poland, 1973 Editor(s): Dobrzycki, J. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 569.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1973
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048183401
ISBN
9789048183401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.89

paperback. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have the capability to investigate - and answer - some of the most challenging questions in astronomy. This book includes a 'pre-history' of JWST, describing the process and some of the key individuals that initiated early work on the concepts that would evolve to become the premier space observatory. Editor(s): Thronson, Harley A., Jr; Stiavelli, Massimo S.; Tielens, Alexander (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 531 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 912.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Number of pages
531
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048181322
ISBN
9789048181322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 429.39

Paperback. The Workshop 'Science with the VLT in the ELT era' was organised by ESO as a forum for the astronomical community to debate its expected future use of ESO's Very Large Telescope (and its VLTI interferometric mode) when other facilities such as ALMA, JWST and, hopefully, at least one extremely large 30-40m class telescope will be operating. Editor(s): Moorwood, Alan F. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 537 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDV; PHVB; TJF; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 749.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
Number of pages
537
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048180875
ISBN
9789048180875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 251.86

Paperback. This work investigates the permissibility and viability of property rights on the celestial bodies, particularly the extraterrestrial aspects of land and mineral resources ownership. In lay terms, it aims to find an answer to the question "Who owns the Moon?" Series: Space Regulations Library. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LBDA; LN; PG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048180752
ISBN
9789048180752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.14

Paperback. The book describes the major physical theories of comets in the past two millennia. It describes the evolution of ideas about the nature, position, motion and constitution of comets. Unlike many works on the subject, this one focuses on details of each theory. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2008
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048178421
ISBN
9789048178421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.42

Paperback. This is an account of the many ways in which the Sun affects our planet, how its influence has changed, and the extent to which we can predict its future impact. It will help the reader to understand the benefits and dangers the Sun can bring. Num Pages: 160 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048177493
ISBN
9789048177493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 34.75

paperback. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; MMH; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048177196
ISBN
9789048177196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Holbrook, Jarita; Medupe, Rodney Thebe; Urama, Johnson O. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048176878
ISBN
9789048176878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.57

Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048176861
ISBN
9789048176861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 195.70

Paperback. Editor(s): Milone, Eugene F. (University of Calgary, USA); Leahy, Denis A.; Hobill, David W. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048176663
ISBN
9789048176663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.09

Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHD; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 753.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2007
Number of pages
481
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048176120
ISBN
9789048176120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 284.59

paperback. Editor(s): Lebedev, Sergey V. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHDF; PHFP; PHM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 867.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
345
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048175192
ISBN
9789048175192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 196.87

Paperback. Editor(s): Carraminana, Alberto; Murillo, Francisco Siddharta Guzman; Matos, Tonatiuh. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHP; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048173990
ISBN
9789048173990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.34

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