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Paperback. What is the necessary raison d'etre that puzzles serve? Why did they emerge at the same time in history as myth, magic and the occult arts? And why can't we put them down? This book presents an exploration of the philosophical implications of the puzzle instinct. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; JMR; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217080
- ISBN
- 9780253217080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.74
€ 23.99
€ 21.74
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dunlop, Ewan D.; Wald, Lucien; Euri, Marcel. Num Pages: 205 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: KNBT; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594549199
- ISBN
- 9781594549199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.53€ 123.67
€ 183.53
€ 123.67
Paperback. Translator(s): Butler, Erik. Num Pages: 184 pages, 11 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 11. .
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262533546
- ISBN
- 9780262533546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.93
€ 24.99
€ 16.93
Hardcover. Timber: the old raw material and building material returns. Based on 24 international projects, this book provides an overview of the range of possibilities in wood construction today. Num Pages: 184 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 112 colour illustrations, 83 black & white line drawings,. BIC Classification: AMC; AMCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 220 x 18. Weight in Grams: 973.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2015
- SKU
- V9783035604542
- ISBN
- 9783035604542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.45
€ 35.99
€ 33.45
Paperback. Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting basics. Both natural lighting and electrical lighting are included and both the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage and IESNA methods are introduced for daylighting calculations. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; AMR; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471192107
- ISBN
- 9780471192107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.36
€ 103.36
Hardcover. Many of the traditional and older advanced texts do not cover the newer topics in probability such as Paretian distribution and noncentral distributions and saddlepoint approximation. The material is only covered in research monographs or in journal articles. Num Pages: 430 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470026373
- ISBN
- 9780470026373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.10
€ 160.10
Hardcover. This publication provides an introduction to the theory and techniques of probability and grew from a set of notes written by the author to accompany a two semester course consisting of senior undergraduate and first year graduate students from quantitative business (50%), economics (40%) and mathematics (10% ). Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 192 x 31. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025949
- ISBN
- 9780470025949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.62
€ 136.62
Hardcover. Meta-Nanotubes are a new generation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which result from the chemical transformation of regular CNTs and their subsequent combination with foreign materials (atoms, molecules, chemical groups, nanocrystals) by various ways such as functionalisation, doping, filling, and substitution. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 177 x 26. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470512821
- ISBN
- 9780470512821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.59
€ 156.59
Hardcover. A very active field of research is emerging at the frontier of statistical physics, theoretical computer science/discrete mathematics, and coding/information theory. This book sets up a common language and pool of concepts, accessible to students and researchers from each of these fields. Series: Oxford Graduate Texts. Num Pages: 592 pages, 140 line drawings. BIC Classification: GPF; PH; PHS; UYA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1312.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 584
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198570837
- ISBN
- 9780198570837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.28
€ 102.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JMM; MMZR; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781925228779
- ISBN
- 9781925228779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66
hardcover. Not all scientific explanations work by describing causal connections between events or the world's overall causal structure. In addition, mathematicians regard some proofs as explaining why the theorems being proved do in fact hold. This book proposes new philosophical accounts of many kinds of non-causal explanations in science and mathematics. Series: Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 512 pages, 56. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 182 x 39. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780190269487
- ISBN
- 9780190269487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.40
€ 126.40
Hardback. This work combines physics, history, and philosophy in a new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics. Accessible to readers with little background in physics or philosophy, the book allows readers to wrestle with the metaphysical and conceptual problems that drove innovation in physics. Num Pages: 344 pages, 65. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225003
- ISBN
- 9780631225003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.50
€ 140.50
Paperback. * Combines physics, philosophy, and history in a radical new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics. * Emphasizes the integral role that philosophical analysis plays in physics. * Presents many concrete examples in which struggles with conceptual issues drove innovation in physics. Num Pages: 344 pages, 65. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225010
- ISBN
- 9780631225010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 43.95
€ 44.99
€ 43.95
Paperback. Philosophy of Science: An Anthology assembles some of the finest papers in the philosophy of science since 1945, showcasing enduring classics alongside important and innovative recent work. Editor(s): Lange, Marc. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 664 pages, 40. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 169 x 44. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 664
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405130349
- ISBN
- 9781405130349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 53.85
€ 53.99
€ 53.85
Paperback. Combines the use of simulated data sets "paired" analyses using WinBUGS (in a Bayesian framework for analysis) and in R (in a frequentist mode of inference) and uses a very detailed step-by-step tutorial presentation style that really lets the reader repeat every step of the application of a given mode in their own research. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123786050
- ISBN
- 9780123786050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.72
€ 68.72
Paperback. Adopting a cognitive neuroscience approach to this question generates a new perspective and some challenging hypotheses. The book explores in detail the contribution of the brain structures, particularly the cerebral cortex, to the various aspects of movement preparation and execution. Series: Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JMM; JMR; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631196044
- ISBN
- 9780631196044
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.67
€ 47.99
€ 47.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages, 1. BIC Classification: BGT; THR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 32. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publisher
- Citadel
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780806539966
- ISBN
- 9780806539966
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.39
€ 32.99
€ 23.39
Hardback. Providing a theoretical understanding of MEMS and NEMS, this book covers various aspects of solid state physics behind nanotechnology and science. After exploring the rise of Si, MEMS, and NEMS in a historical context, it discusses crystallography, quantum mechanics, the band theory of solids, and the silicon single crystal. Num Pages: 656 pages, 745 colour illustrations, 86 black & white tables. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 286 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2040.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781420055115
- ISBN
- 9781420055115
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.68
€ 159.68
Hardback. Suitable for students of all mathematics and art levels, this title focuses on two mathematical areas: perspective related to drawing man-made forms and fractal geometry related to drawing natural forms. It encourages experimentation and collaboration, and captures the essence of artistic and mathematical creation and discovery. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12 color illus. 50 halftones. 150 line illus. BIC Classification: AGZ; PBM; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 203 x 21. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691125923
- ISBN
- 9780691125923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.13€ 49.91
€ 65.13
€ 49.91
Hardcover. This book is a detailed investigation into how understanding the human visual system can lead to the development of colour constancy in a range of applications, from digital photography to object colour recognition in robotics. The book begins with an in-depth discussion of the human visual system and how we perceive colour. Series: Wiley-IS&T Series in Imaging Science and Technology. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJQ; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470058299
- ISBN
- 9780470058299
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.91
€ 149.91