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Paperback. Considers how a culture of crisis management - what the author calls "the new chronic" - has come to dominate various aspects of contemporary life, from biomedicine to economics to politics. This title unravels the logic of the new chronic where people find themselves suspended in a space between life and death. Num Pages: 240 pages, 11 illustrations, 4 charts. BIC Classification: JHBZ; MBP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822352280
- ISBN
- 9780822352280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.98
€ 33.99
€ 30.98
Hardback. Explaining discoveries and a range of advanced ideas and theories, this book provides a creative and coherent synthesis of scientific thinking on the universe's beginnings. It takes us on a tour of the seven ages of the cosmos, from the formless era of radiation through the origins of human culture. Illustrator(s): Chaisson, Lola Judith. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231135603
- ISBN
- 9780231135603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.59€ 86.32
€ 111.59
€ 86.32
The Scientific Legacy of Poincare (History of Mathematics)
Eric Charpentier, Etienne Ghys, Annick Lesne
Hardcover. Henri Poincare (1854-1912) was one of the greatest scientists of his time, perhaps the last one to have mastered and expanded almost all areas in mathematics and theoretical physics. In this book, twenty world experts present one part of Poincare's extraordinary work. Each chapter treats one theme, presenting Poincare's approach, and achievements. Editor(s): Charpentier, Eric; Ghys, Etienne; Lesne, Annick. Translator(s): Bowman, Joshua. Series: History of Mathematics. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- American Mathematical Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821847183
- ISBN
- 9780821847183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.54
€ 147.54
Hardback. Neuroscience in small bits for the brain-curious. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 122 x 25. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393711448
- ISBN
- 9780393711448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.59
€ 17.99
€ 16.59
Paperback. Fun, informative poetry about the brain. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 104 x 17. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393708325
- ISBN
- 9780393708325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.51
€ 17.99
€ 17.51
Hardcover. Editor(s): Colin, Jean Philippe; Crawford, Eric W. Num Pages: 190 pages, illus. BIC Classification: P; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560728269
- ISBN
- 9781560728269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.81€ 92.37
€ 119.81
€ 92.37
Paperback. The program requires a Macintosh, Windows, or Windows 95 operating system. Num Pages: 264 pages, 211, 211 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; TJKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 284 x 16. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801855771
- ISBN
- 9780801855771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 47.13
€ 54.99
€ 47.13
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM3; PDA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231171021
- ISBN
- 9780231171021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.65
€ 36.99
€ 27.65
Hardback. Documenting one of the rare success stories in the history of wildlife conservation, The Return of the Unicorns distills two decades of intensive fieldwork and research on one of the world's most endangered animals: Rhinoceros unicornis, commonly known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Series: Biology and Resource Management Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 93 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKN; PSVW7; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231084505
- ISBN
- 9780231084505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.98
€ 109.98
paperback. Series: Press Monograph. Num Pages: 228 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 255 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- SPIE United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819493255
- ISBN
- 9780819493255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.57
€ 63.57
Paperback. If you've never set foot on a building site but need to know what works and what doesn't, this book is for you! This primer on construction technology is aimed at people who have no background in construction or who have just joined the industry from college. Num Pages: 400 pages, 550photos. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405102100
- ISBN
- 9781405102100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.94
€ 55.94
Hardback. The Northern Spotted Owl, a threatened species that occurs in coniferous forests in the western United States, has become a well-known environmental symbol. But how is the owl actually faring? This book contains the results of a long-term effort by a large group of leading researchers to document population trends of the Northern Spotted Owl. Series: Studies in Avian Biology. Num Pages: 120 pages, 20 line illustrations, 37 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270084
- ISBN
- 9780520270084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.04€ 43.41
€ 54.04
€ 43.41
Hardcover. From windswept tundra to humid subtropical everglades, from gracious coniferous forests to austere deserts, North America is blessed with an incredibly diverse array of natural environments, each supporting a unique system of plant and animal life. Num Pages: 464 pages, 150 photographs, diagrams. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNC; TQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 196 x 28. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471131564
- ISBN
- 9780471131564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.31
€ 244.31
hardcover. Addresses several aspects of waterfowl ecology and management. This second edition includes 16 "infoboxes," which are stand-alone inserts in the various chapters. The infoboxes present information on important waterfowl people, places, and issues. Num Pages: 579 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW6; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Krieger Publishing Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781575242606
- ISBN
- 9781575242606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.25
€ 130.25
Hardback. This is compelling reading for British historians, environmental scholars, historians of technology, and anyone interested in state formation in early modern Europe. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology. Num Pages: 416 pages, 25, 17 black & white halftones, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEA; 3JD; HBJD1; RGBF; TBX; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421422008
- ISBN
- 9781421422008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.80€ 52.30
€ 55.80
€ 52.30
hardcover. Num Pages: 1032 pages, Ill.(some col.).M. BIC Classification: 1KB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 190 x 54. Weight in Grams: 2465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1968
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1032
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804706438
- ISBN
- 9780804706438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.69
€ 177.69
Hardcover. Covers the advances in enzymology, explaining the behaviour of enzymes and how they can be utilised to develop novel drugs, synthesise known and novel compounds, and understand evolutionary processes. Encompasses the latest advances in the field New series editor, Daniel Purich, is a well-known biochemist and enzymologist. Editor(s): Toone, Eric J. Series Editor(s): Purich, Daniel L. Series: Advances in Enzymology & Related Areas of Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSBZ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 76
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471235842
- ISBN
- 9780471235842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.98
€ 174.98
Hardcover. Part of a well-established series, this book covers important advances in enzymology, explaining the behavior of enzymes and how they can be utilized to develop novel drugs, synthesize known and novel compounds, and understand evolutionary processes. The coverage focuses on enzymes, the primary catalysts of life processes. Editor(s): Toone, Eric J. Series: Advances in Enzymology & Related Areas of Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSBZ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 78
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118014288
- ISBN
- 9781118014288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.70
€ 164.70
paperback. This volume highlights the approach of medical anthropology to contemporary African American health care issues and aims to demonstrate the importance of cultural relatism for those working in health care intervention among the different segments of the African American population. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Praeger United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780897899024
- ISBN
- 9780897899024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.46
€ 44.46
Hardcover. This book covers important advances in enzymology, explaining the behavior of enzymes and how they can be utilized to develop novel drugs, synthesize known and novel compounds, and understand evolutionary processes. Editor(s): Toone, Eric J. Series: Advances in Enzymology & Related Areas of Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 77
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470638354
- ISBN
- 9780470638354
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.80
€ 164.80
Paperback. "What Moby-Dick is to whales, Brilliant Beacons is to lighthouses-a transformative account of a familiar yet mystical subject." -Laurence Bergreen, author of Columbus: The Four Voyages Num Pages: 560 pages, 112 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; TRLN; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631492501
- ISBN
- 9781631492501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.11
€ 20.11
Hardback. In a work rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of Leviathan, presents an epic history of American lighthouses, telling the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels. Num Pages: 560 pages, 112 illustrations; 8 pages of color. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; TRLN; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 38. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780871406682
- ISBN
- 9780871406682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.12
€ 32.12
Hardback. Focuses on the physics of sound for the nonspecialist to empower readers with a hands-on, ears-open approach that includes production, analysis, and perception of sound. This book helps you discover how musical instruments really work, how pitch is perceived, and how sound can be amplified with no external power source. Num Pages: 624 pages, 397 color illus. BIC Classification: AV; PHDS; TTA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 212 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1932.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148595
- ISBN
- 9780691148595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.47€ 95.30
€ 117.47
€ 95.30
Paperback. A brilliantly funny philosophical investigation into the existence of Santa - from a writer of The Big Bang Theory and The Simpsons Num Pages: 288 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 26. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349140629
- ISBN
- 9780349140629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.69
€ 16.99
€ 12.69