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Paperback. Between 1650 and 1750, four Catholic churches were the best solar observatories in the world. 'The Sun and the Church' tells how these observatories came to be, how they worked and what they accomplished. Num Pages: 366 pages, 8 colour illustrations, 42 halftones, 87 line illustrations, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; AMN; HBJD; HRCC7; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005365
- ISBN
- 9780674005365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.12
€ 37.99
€ 33.12
Hardcover. The Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley, California, was the birthplace of particle accelerators, radioisotopes, and modern big science. This title presents the laboratory's history. It helps you learn how Ernest Lawrence used local and national technological, economic, and manpower resources to build the cyclotron. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520064263
- ISBN
- 9780520064263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.89€ 53.89
€ 67.89
€ 53.89
Paperback. Concerns with an abstract characterization of Banach algebras which arise as algebras of measures under convolution (convolution measure algebras) and a semigroup representation of the spectrum (maximal ideal space) of such an algebra. This book also deals with a characterization of the cohomology of the spectrum of a measure algebra. Series: CBMS Regional Conference Series in Mathematics. Num Pages: 108 pages. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821816660
- ISBN
- 9780821816660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.80
€ 35.80
Hardcover. Conservation in protected areas has focused on preserving biodiversity of ecosystems, whereas conserving the genetic diversity contained within species has historically been ignored. This book presents a set of management guidelines that can be used for the conservation of plant genetic diversity of crop wild relatives in protected areas. Editor(s): Iriondo, Jose M.; Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: PST; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 10. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932824
- ISBN
- 9781845932824
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.42
€ 146.42
Hardback. Real analysis provides the fundamental underpinnings for calculus, arguably the most useful and influential mathematical idea ever invented. Series: Essential Textbooks in Mathematics. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: PBKB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1900
- Publisher
- Imperial College Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783267828
- ISBN
- 9781783267828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.11
€ 77.11
Paperback. Illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of polymer science. This book aims to contribute a comprehensive treatment by offering a selection of topics across various aspects of the chemistry and physics of polymer science, from synthesis and physical properties to applications. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students and professors. Num Pages: 520 pages, 268 black & white illustrations, 96 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PNNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780849398131
- ISBN
- 9780849398131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.93
€ 124.93
Hardback. An authoritative resource that brings together all the recent advances in the field. Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: PSB; PSD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642635
- ISBN
- 9781780642635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.26
€ 220.26
Paperback. Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist. To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling "A Brief History of Time", and yet confined to a wheelchair and almost completely paralysed. This guide explores Hawking's life, and the evolution of his work from his days as a student. Illustrator(s): Zarate, Oscar. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 120 x 14. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Fourth Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848310940
- ISBN
- 9781848310940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.10
€ 10.99
€ 9.10
Paperback. From Stonehenge to String Theory - how astronomy has changed the world Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845296841
- ISBN
- 9781845296841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.31
€ 11.99
€ 10.31
paperback. Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics. This book takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Heisenberg and Schrodinger. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 121 x 13. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Icon Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781840468502
- ISBN
- 9781840468502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 6.02
€ 10.99
€ 6.02
Hardback. This book collates and reviews recent advances in the microbial metabolism of amino acids, emphasizing diversity - in terms of the range of organisms under investigation and their natural ecology - and the unique features of amino acid metabolism in bacteria, yeasts, fungi, protozoa and nematodes Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780647234
- ISBN
- 9781780647234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.13
€ 265.13
Hardcover. An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent. 328 pages, 107 illustrations. Editor(s): Bhatt, J. R.; Singh, J. S.; Singh, S. P.; Tripathi, R. S.; Kohli, R. K. Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. It is suitable for policy-makers and for researchers of invasive plants worldwide. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FK; PST; RNK. Dimension: 174 x 248 x 24. Weight: 880.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939076
- ISBN
- 9781845939076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.49
€ 147.49
Hardcover. Contents include: Introduction to Stainless Steels; Corrosion Behaviour; Fabrication and Finishing; Metallography, Microstructures and Phase Diagrams; and Properties of Stainless Steels. An index is also included. Series: ASM Handbooks. Num Pages: 600 pages, figs.tabs. BIC Classification: TDM; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 285 x 219 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1900.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- ASM International
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780871705037
- ISBN
- 9780871705037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 527.42
€ 527.42
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 170 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DNF; PDA; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691633022
- ISBN
- 9780691633022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.78
€ 113.78
paperback. Includes bibliographical references (page 226) and index. Num Pages: 264 pages, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: AMR; TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 273 x 278 x 8. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pearson United States
- Edition
- 8th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780132769150
- ISBN
- 9780132769150
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 176.87
€ 176.87
Paperback. This text on the fundamental brain sources of human and animal feelings summarizes information about the sub cortical operating systems that organize the fundamental emotional tendencies of all mammals. Throughout, the psychiatric implications of this type of knowledge are also addressed. Series: Series in Affective Science. Num Pages: 480 pages, numerous halftones & line drawings. BIC Classification: JM; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195178050
- ISBN
- 9780195178050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.43
€ 96.43
Paperback. Forests have been entwined with human development and cultural history for centuries. In this Very Short Introduction Jaboury Ghazoul explores their origins, dynamics, and the range of goods and services they provide to human society, as well as looking at issues of deforestation, reforestation, and the effects of climate change. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, Approx 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RGBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 112 x 12. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198706175
- ISBN
- 9780198706175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.87
€ 13.99
€ 13.87
hardcover. This book provides a current and comprehensive review of the Dipterocarpaceae, at the genetic, species, and community scales, incorporating a vibrant blend of ecology, biogeography, evolution, conservation, and management. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGBL; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 20. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199639656
- ISBN
- 9780199639656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.71
€ 143.71
Hardcover. Tartaric and malic acids are chiral ("left-" and "right-handed") acids that occur in nature. Their derivatives are very useful as building blocks for synthesis of larger organic molecules. Such syntheses are extremely important in natural products research, the fine chemicals industry, and the pharmaceutical industry. Num Pages: 616 pages, tables, references. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471244516
- ISBN
- 9780471244516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.67
€ 374.67
Hardcover. Surface imaging by electrochemical methods-one of the hottest areas in the field due to its significant applications in electronic materials fabrication-is the subject of this self-contained fifth volume in the Frontiers of Electrochemistry series. Editor(s): Lipkowski, Jacek; Ross, Phil. Series: Frontiers in Electrochemistry. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDND; PNRH; PNRX; TDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471246725
- ISBN
- 9780471246725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.90
€ 388.90
Hardcover. Taking a failure prevention perspective, this book provides engineers with a balance between analysis and design. Photos or images are included next to descriptions of the types and uses of common materials. The book has been updated with the most comprehensive coverage of possible failure modes and how to design with each in mind. Num Pages: 890 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 212 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 890
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470413036
- ISBN
- 9780470413036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.71
€ 374.71
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Storey Publishing, LLC
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780882668413
- ISBN
- 9780882668413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.29
€ 25.99
€ 24.29
Hardcover. With contributions from the star faculty of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, this title offers the thinking on the best practices and strategies for hospitality management. It offers advice you need to develop and manage a multinational career and become a leader in the hospitality industry. Editor(s): Corgel, Jack B.; Sturman, Michael C.; Verma, Rohit. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSH; TTVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 235 x 40. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 500
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470554999
- ISBN
- 9780470554999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 36.42
€ 45.99
€ 36.42
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 244 pages, 7 tables 70 figs. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Expanded
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691632957
- ISBN
- 9780691632957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.89
€ 155.89