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Paperback. While logic lends its methods, techniques and ideas to the investigation of rationality, the practical problems which arise in modelling rational behaviour, especially in the social sciences, motivate logicians to develop more refined logical formalisms. This title explores the virtuous circle connecting logic and rationality. Editor(s): Hosni, Hykel; Montagna, F. Series: Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore / Crm Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Italy
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788876423475
- ISBN
- 9788876423475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.53
€ 53.53
Hardback. Presents proceedings from the AMS short course, Trends in Optimization 2004, held at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Phoenix (AZ). This book describes Lovasz's fundamental algorithm for producing a short vector in a lattice by basis reduction. Editor(s): Hosten, Serkan; Lee, Jon; Thomas, Rekha. Series: Proceedings of Symposia in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 140 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821835845
- ISBN
- 9780821835845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.60
€ 141.60
Paperback. An introduction to bioethics. It examines a comprehensive range of ethical questions and covers such topics as moral decision making, abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, life-sustaining technologies, organ transplantation, reproductive technologies, and the allocation of health care resources. Editor(s): Howell, Joseph H.; Sale, William Frederick. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 616 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407576
- ISBN
- 9780878407576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.73
€ 77.73
Paperback. Presents an overview of nonlinear conversation laws. This book describes the theory of asymptotic equivalence between conservation laws and singular kinetic equations. It is suitable for researchers and advanced graduate students in the areas of nonlinear partial differential equations and nonlinear analysis. Editor(s): Hsiao, Ling; Xin, Zhouping. Series: AMS/IP Studies in Advanced Mathematics. Num Pages: 226 pages. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBWR; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 178. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821819654
- ISBN
- 9780821819654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.15
€ 69.15
Hardback. Developing sufficient energy resources to replace coal, oil and gas is a globally critical necessity. Alternatives to fossil fuels such as wind, solar, or geothermal energies are desirable, but the usable quantities are limited and each has inherent deterrents. Editor(s): Hsu, Thomas T. C.; Lin, Jui-Liang; Wu, Chiun-lin. Num Pages: 572 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119975854
- ISBN
- 9781119975854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.31
€ 190.31
Focusing on current advances in heterogeneous cellular networks, this book enables readers to better understand the technical details and performance gains that are made possible by this state-of-the-art technology. Editor(s): Hu, Rose Qingyang; Qian, Yi. Num Pages: 378 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJKT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119999126
- ISBN
- 9781119999126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.39
€ 150.39
Paperback. Among all areas of mathematics, algebra is one of the best suited to find applications within the frame of our booming technological society. This book contains thirty-eight articles that encompass the proceedings of the International Conference on Algebra and Its Applications (Athens, OH, 1999). Editor(s): Huynh, D.V.; Jain, S. K.; Lopez-Permouth, Sergio R. Series: Contemporary Mathematics. Num Pages: 569 pages. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 569
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821819500
- ISBN
- 9780821819500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 146.60
€ 146.60
hardcover. This collection of essays by prominent philosophers treats Husserl's last work, The Crisis of European Sciences, which deals with the relation of science to the world of everyday experience. Editor(s): Hyder, David; Rheinberger, Hans-Jorg. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804756044
- ISBN
- 9780804756044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.29
€ 93.29
Paperback. Contains articles written by the workshop participants from the conference on 'Crystallographic Groups and Their Generalizations', held at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kortrijk (Belgium). This book includes such topics as the theory of affine structures and polynomial structures, and affine Schottky groups and crooked tilings. Editor(s): Igodt, Paul; Abels, Herbert; Felix, Yves; Grunewald, Fritz. Series: Contemporary Mathematics. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBG; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821820018
- ISBN
- 9780821820018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.92
€ 147.92
Hardback. Extensive social science research, particularly by anthropologists, has explored women's reproductive lives, their use of reproductive technologies, and their experiences as mothers and nurturers of children. Meanwhile, few if any volumes have explored men's reproductive concerns or contributions to women's reproductive health.. Editor(s): Inhorn, Marcia C.; Goldberg, Helene; Tjornhoj-Thomsen, Tine; Mosegaard, Maruska la Cour. Series: Fertility, Reproduction & Sexuality. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8 ills. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; PSXM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454722
- ISBN
- 9781845454722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.24
€ 183.24
Damage can occur gradually, suddenly and predictably, or suddenly and unpredictably. Editor(s): Inman, Daniel J.; Farrar, Charles R.; Junior, Vicente Lopes; Junior, Valder Steffen. Num Pages: 470 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470869079
- ISBN
- 9780470869079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.42
€ 143.42
Air Pollution and the Forests of Developing and Rapidly Industrialisin...
. Ed(S): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, H...
hardcover. This text examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrializing countries and regions. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Haron, A.H.; Hassan, Haron Abu (Institute of Foresters, Malaysia). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; RGBL; RNP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994819
- ISBN
- 9780851994819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.73
€ 139.73
hardcover. Examines the interactions between forestry and environmental change, from a social, economic, and political perspective. This book presents insights into topics such as the influence of forest reserves on timber prices, the relationship between forestry and aboriginal populations, and the issues facing forests in transition countries. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Hickey, G. (University of British Columbia, Canada); Hoen, H. F. (Agricultural University of Norway). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990026
- ISBN
- 9780851990026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.11
€ 111.11
Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes the latest research in an accessible format, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, and issues, problems and trends. Editor(s): Isebrands, J G; Richardson, J (Loughborough University). Num Pages: 634 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KNAL; RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641089
- ISBN
- 9781780641089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
Q-Series from a Contemporary Perspective: Ams-Ims-Siam Joint Summer Re...
. Ed(S): Ismail, Mourad E. H.; Stanton, Denni...
paperback. Presents the proceedings of the Joint Summer Research Conference on $q$-series, combinatorics, and computer algebra held at Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA). This book includes articles which reflect the diversity of areas that overlap with $q$-series, as well as the usefulness of $q$-series across the mathematical sciences. Editor(s): Ismail, Mourad E. H.; Stanton, Dennis W. Series: Contemporary Mathematics. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBG; PBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821811504
- ISBN
- 9780821811504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.92
€ 147.92
Paperback. This is the definitive guide to what's going on in philosophy. Distinguished scholars contribute incisive and up-to-date critical surveys of the principal areas: moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, philosophy of mind and action, philosophy of language, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of the sciences. Editor(s): Jackson, Frank; Smith, Michael. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Num Pages: 918 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 918
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199234769
- ISBN
- 9780199234769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.68
€ 67.68
hardcover. A compendium of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate fruit and nut science. It combines the knowledge of over 100 international experts, providing the definitive resource on fruit and nuts. It includes coverage of palms, cacti, and vegetable fruits. Editor(s): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 224 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2985.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996387
- ISBN
- 9780851996387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 332.02
€ 332.02
Motives: Pt. 2 (Proceedings of Symposia in Pure Mathematics)
. Ed(S): Jannsen, Uwe; Kleiman, Steven L.; Se...
paperback. 'Motives' were introduced in the mid-1960s by Grothendieck to explain the analogies among the various cohomology theories for algebraic varieties, and to play the role of the missing rational cohomology. This work contains the texts of the lectures presented at the AMS-IMS-SIAM Joint Summer Research Conference on Motives, held in Seattle, in 1991. Editor(s): Jannsen, Uwe; Kleiman, Steven L.; Serre, Jean-Pierre. Series: Proceedings of Symposia in Pure Mathematics. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821827987
- ISBN
- 9780821827987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 156.57
€ 156.57
This book describes the potentialities of metaheuristics for solving production scheduling problems and the relationship between these two fields. For the past several years, there has been an increasing interest in using metaheuristic methods to solve scheduling problems. Editor(s): Jarboui, Bassem; Siarry, Patrick; Teghem, Jacques. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGP; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848214972
- ISBN
- 9781848214972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.98
€ 240.98
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.48
€ 68.48
Multiple Medical Realities: Patients and Healers in Biomedical, Altern...
. Ed(S): Johannessen, Helle; Lazar, Imre
hardcover. Nowadays a plethora of treatment technologies is available to the consumer, each employing a variety of concepts of the body, self, sickness and healing. This volume explores the options, strategies and consequences that are both relevant and necessary for patients and practitioners who are manoeuvring this medical plurality. Editor(s): Johannessen, Helle; Lazar, Imre. Series: EASA Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Index. BIC Classification: JHMP; MMZ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781845450267
- ISBN
- 9781845450267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.86
€ 163.86
Root feeders have been classified as agricultural pests but can be used as biological control agents against invasive species and can affect community dynamics of plants, soil micro-organisms and populations of above ground organisms. This book presents a review of knowledge on root herbivores and illustrates their importance within ecosystems. Editor(s): Johnson, Scott N.; Murray, Philip J. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934613
- ISBN
- 9781845934613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.71
€ 258.71
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive collection of the critical public documents in biomedical ethics. Covering the period from 1947 to 1995, this volume brings together core legislative documents, court briefs, and reports by professional organizations, public bodies, and governments around the world. Editor(s): Jonsen, Albert R.; Veatch, Robert M.; Walters, Leroy. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1203.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406852
- ISBN
- 9780878406852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.52
€ 79.52
hardcover. Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. This book explores three main themes: the external and internal regulation of flowering, floral development, and fertilisation and gametophyte development, and also includes chapters on the evolution of flowers, floral senescence and apomixis. Editor(s): Jordon, B. R. (Lincoln University, New Zealand). Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930424
- ISBN
- 9781845930424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.24
€ 154.24