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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
€ 127.08
€ 127.08
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
€ 142.45
€ 142.45
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€ 44.53
€ 44.99
€ 44.53
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
€ 54.57
€ 54.57
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
€ 69.27
€ 69.27
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
€ 48.30
€ 48.30
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€ 23.73
€ 32.99
€ 23.73
Hardback. This book reviews the body of knowledge on goal programming (GP) methodology and its applications. The approach used starts first by seeking to differentiate GP from other multiple criteria decision-making methodologies. This is followed by a description of GP model formulation strategies. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792395584
- ISBN
- 9780792395584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.68
€ 191.68
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
€ 161.18
€ 161.18
Hardcover. Pharmacotherapy of Pulmonary Hypertension Editor(s): Humbert, Marc; Evgenov, Oleg V.; Stasch, Johannes-Peter. Series: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology. Num Pages: 585 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGL; MBGR; MJL; MMG; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 450
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642386633
- ISBN
- 9783642386633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 417.35
€ 417.35
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
€ 65.36€ 50.79
€ 65.36
€ 50.79
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
€ 150.43
€ 150.43
Paperback. Reviews main effects of natural compounds on the different apoptotic signaling pathways Topics covered include: effects of natural compounds on cancer cells, natural compounds as inducers of cell death, and diet in health and disease Part of the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences series. Editor(s): Diederich, Marc. Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 182 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- New York Academy of Sciences United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573317375
- ISBN
- 9781573317375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 176.40
€ 176.40
Hardcover. New edition of the highly readable textbook applying the fundamentals of crystallography, symmetry and diffraction to a range of materials. Num Pages: 768 pages, 411 b/w illus. 90 tables 96 exercises. BIC Classification: TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 196 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1784.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 767
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107005877
- ISBN
- 9781107005877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.24
€ 82.24
Hardcover. This book describes new developments and research results in catalysts, biomaterials, and nanomaterials, and informatics approaches to analyze CombiSci data and:* Integrates the scientific fundamentals required to develop and apply CombiSci concepts to areas of National Need in materials. Editor(s): Narasimhan, Balaji; Mallapragada, Surya. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471728337
- ISBN
- 9780471728337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.56
€ 174.56
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 24 halftones. 93 line illus. 20 tables. BIC Classification: PBCD; PBH; PBKS; PBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 247 x 25. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161143
- ISBN
- 9780691161143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.15
€ 30.99
€ 22.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 24 halftones. 93 line illus. 18 tables. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 24.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691175690
- ISBN
- 9780691175690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.88
€ 23.99
€ 17.88
Paperback. This topical and timely textbook is a collection of problems for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in state-of-the-art material and device applications in quantum mechanics. Most problem are relevant either to a new device or a device concept or to current research topics which could spawn new technology. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118988756
- ISBN
- 9781118988756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.84
€ 93.84
Hardcover. An offspring of the special semester "Ergodic Theory, Geometric Rigidity and Number Theory" held at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge in 2000, this text presents major developments in rigidity and geometric group theory, flows on homogeneous spaces and more. Editor(s): Burger, Marc; Iozzi, Alessandra; Iossi, A. (both ETH, Zurich, Switzerland). Num Pages: 492 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBH; PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540432432
- ISBN
- 9783540432432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardcover. The finite element method and the boundary element method are two computational methods available for designing structures ranging from aircraft and ships to dams and tunnels. This text presents the mathematical basis of the joint use of both methods and their computer implementation. Num Pages: 412 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKL; PBM; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471971849
- ISBN
- 9780471971849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.05
€ 224.05
Hardback. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848217379
- ISBN
- 9781848217379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.22
€ 178.22
Paperback. For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. This title features a host of renowned contributors who argue that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers on empathy, compassion, and being proactive. Editor(s): Bekoff, Marc. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226925356
- ISBN
- 9780226925356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 38.32
€ 48.99
€ 38.32
Hardback. For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. As the most dominant, overproducing, overconsuming, big-footed, arrogant, and invasive species ever known, we are wrecking the planet at an unprecedented rate. In this title, the author argues that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers on empathy, compassion, and being proactive. Editor(s): Bekoff, Marc. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: PSA; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226925332
- ISBN
- 9780226925332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.21€ 99.21
€ 121.21
€ 99.21
Hardcover. Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges this long-held view. It reveals that animals exhibit a range of moral behaviors, including fairness, empathy, trust, and reciprocity. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: PSVP; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226041612
- ISBN
- 9780226041612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 41.76
€ 53.99
€ 41.76