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The Coupling of Climate and Economic Dynamics. Essays on Integrated As...
. Ed(S): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent
Hardback. Integrated assessment models aim to capture the different feedbacks that link the climate system and the development of human societies. This book reviews the different approaches used to model these dynamic interactions between climate and economies and proposes fresh avenues of research in this domain. Editor(s): Haurie, Alan; Viguier, Laurent. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034244
- ISBN
- 9781402034244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.24
€ 188.24
Hardback. Covers the main topics in the theory of superdense QCD matter and its application to the astrophysics of compact stars. This book deals with the question whether hypothetical states of dense matter in the compact star interior could give clues to the explanation of puzzling phenomena such as gamma-ray bursts, and pulsar glitches. Editor(s): Blaschke, David; Sedrakian, David. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034282
- ISBN
- 9781402034282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 471.29
€ 471.29
Paperback. Covers the main topics in the theory of superdense QCD matter and its application to the astrophysics of compact stars. This book focuses on the question that whether hypothetical new states of dense matter in the compact star interior could give clues to the explanation of puzzling phenomena such as gamma-ray bursts and pulsar glitches. Editor(s): Blaschke, David; Sedrakian, David. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 430 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 624.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034299
- ISBN
- 9781402034299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 320.32
€ 320.32
The Technology-Energy-Environment-Health (TEEH) Chain in China. A Case...
Karen R. . Ed(S): Polenske
Hardback. Describes various aspects of the dramatic transformations in the coke industry and uses a fresh survey and planning tools to provide descriptive and analytic information useful for policy analysts. This book is an analysis of cokemaking, during a period of unprecedented growth in the coke industry and the economy in China. Editor(s): Polenske, Karen R. Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; THF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034336
- ISBN
- 9781402034336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Paperback. Includes two reviews about wavefront processing and about image restoration and deconvolution algorithms for ill conditioned cases. This book provides reviews of detectors and of spectrographs, as well as forefront R&D in the field of optical coatings and of guided optics. Editor(s): Foy, Renaud; Foy, Francoise Claude. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 741.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034367
- ISBN
- 9781402034367
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Condition: New
€ 192.94
€ 192.94
Hardback. A collection of papers, which addresses the question "What is the Magnetospheric Cusp?" and its role in the coupling of the solar wind to the magnetosphere as well as its role in the processes of particle transport and energization within the magnetosphere. This book is useful to scientists as well as to those working in research organizations. Editor(s): Fritz, Theodore A.; Fung, Shing F. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHM; PHP; PHVG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 857.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034381
- ISBN
- 9781402034381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
Hardback. Avian Influenza has become one of the biggest threats for human and animal health. The old paradigm was that the disease in waterfowl, poultry, pigs and man was caused by separate viruses that each stayed reasonably well within their own niche. This book presents views on the issues, and the results of in-depth discussions among avian experts. Editor(s): Schrijver, Remco S. (Animal Sciences Group); Koch, G. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034398
- ISBN
- 9781402034398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36
€ 65.36
Paperback. Poses a looming threat for human and animal health. This title examines such sensitive issues as regulation of low pathogenic and high pathogenic AI, surveillance of waterfowl, live bird markets, and outbreak control in densely populated areas. Editor(s): Schrijver, Remco S. (Animal Sciences Group); Koch, G. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034404
- ISBN
- 9781402034404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardback. Mathematical Morphology is a speciality in Image Processing and Analysis, which considers images as geometrical objects, to be analyzed through their interactions with other geometrical objects. This book contains the 43 papers presented at the 7th International Symposium on Mathematical Morphology, held in Paris on April 18-20, 2005. Editor(s): Ronse, Christian; Najman, Laurent; Decenciere, Etienne. Series: Computational Imaging and Vision. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1960.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034428
- ISBN
- 9781402034428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.16
€ 134.16
Hardback. Covers the various developments in theory and experiments of unconventional radiation production. This book presents the generation of Tera-Hertz and X-ray radiation from low energy electron beams in the form of Channeling, Transition, Diffraction, Cherenkov, Smith-Purcell, PXR and Crystalline Undulator Radiation. Editor(s): Wiedemann, Helmut. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034480
- ISBN
- 9781402034480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.87
€ 121.87
paperback. Covers development in theory and experiments of unconventional radiation production. This book presents the generation of Tera-Hertz and X-ray radiation from low energy electron beams in the form of Channeling, Transition, Diffraction, Cherenkov, Smith-Purcell, PXR and Crystalline Undulator Radiation. Editor(s): Wiedemann, Helmut. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402034497
- ISBN
- 9781402034497
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Condition: New
€ 124.97
€ 124.97
Hardback. Divided into three parts, this monograph presents some methods of engineering penetration modelling. Focusing on shape optimization of impactors applied to different media (metal, concrete, FRP laminate) and using different impactor-shield interaction models, it also deals with analysis of multi-layered shields against ballistic impact. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034527
- ISBN
- 9781402034527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.60
€ 182.60
Hardback. Contains the proceedings of the 11th CAAD Futures conference which took place at Vienna University of Technology, June 20-22, 2005. This book presents an overview of research on Computer Aided Architectural Design. It includes such topics as building information modeling and construction management; and design methods, process and creativity. Editor(s): Martens, Bob; Brown, Andre. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AM; TQ; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034602
- ISBN
- 9781402034602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.29
€ 241.29
Innovative Superhard Materials and Sustainable Coatings for Advanced M...
. Ed(S): Lee, Jay; Novikov, Nikolay
Hardback. Contains the results of the achievements of leading researchers from 9 countries in the field of diamond and diamond-like carbon, cubic boron nitride and other superhard materials; high-density engineering ceramics; high pressure-high temperature technique; computer-aided modeling; and more. Editor(s): Lee, Jay; Novikov, Nikolay. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034695
- ISBN
- 9781402034695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.22
€ 241.22
Zinc Oxide - a Material for micro- and Optoelectronic Applications
. Ed(S): Nickel, Norbert H. (Hahn-Meitner-Ins...
Hardback. Reviews the experimental and theoretical studies in the field of ZnO. This title deals with topics that were discussed during the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, which brought together researchers from Nato countries, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan to encourage cross fertilization and wider dissemination of the advances in this research field. Editor(s): Nickel, Norbert H. (Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin); Terukov, Evgenii. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034732
- ISBN
- 9781402034732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.47
€ 185.47
Zinc Oxide, A Material for Micro- and Optoelectronic Applications
. Ed(S): Nickel, Norbert H. (Hahn-Meitner-Ins...
Paperback. Reviews the experimental and theoretical studies in the field of ZnO. This book discusses the chapters that reflect the topics during the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, which brought together researchers from NATO countries, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan to encourage cross fertilization and dissemination of the advances in this research field. Editor(s): Nickel, Norbert H. (Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin); Terukov, Evgenii. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034749
- ISBN
- 9781402034749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.13
€ 183.13
Advances in Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineer...
. Ed(S): Bramley, Alan; Brissaud, Daniel; Cou...
Hardback. Focuses on the close symbiotic relationship between design and manufacture. This book presents a selection of thirty-three papers ensuing from the fifth International Conference on Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering, held at the University of Bath, UK, in April 2004. Editor(s): Bramley, Alan; Brissaud, Daniel; Coutellier, Daniel; McMahon, Chris. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034817
- ISBN
- 9781402034817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.42
€ 240.42
hardcover. During the past several years, research teams around the world have developed astrophysics-relevant utilizing high energy-density facilities such as intense lasers and z-pinches. This work covers topics such as: hydrodynamic instabilities in astrophysics, supernovae and supernova remnant evolution, astrophysical shocks, blast waves, and more. Editor(s): Kyrala, George A. (Los Alamos National Laboratory). Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402034831
- ISBN
- 9781402034831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.35
€ 183.35
Hardback. The magnetopause is the surface that separates the solar wind on the outside from the Earth's magnetic field on the inside. The boundaries are thus a prime target for the study by a closely spaced fleet of spacecraft. This 20th volume represents the synthesis of the results obtained in the first few years of the Cluster mission. Editor(s): Paschmann, Goetz; Schwartz, Steven; Escoubet, C. P.; Haaland, Stein. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 118
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034886
- ISBN
- 9781402034886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.68
€ 183.68
Hardback. Covers the ideas about the nature and dynamics of comets, including a discussion on Oort cloud dynamics. This book also discusses various aspects of the physics and chemistry of comet nuclei, highlighting their importance as relics of the protoplanetary disk and as carriers of water and organics that permitted the development of life on Earth. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034909
- ISBN
- 9781402034909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.44
€ 239.44