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hardcover. Offers an introduction to the Minimum Message Length Principle and its applications, provides the theoretical arguments for the adoption of the principle, and shows the development of certain approximations that assist its practical application. This book is useful to graduate students and researchers in Machine Learning and Data Mining. Series: Information Science and Statistics. Num Pages: 432 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; PBT; UYQM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387237954
- ISBN
- 9780387237954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.75
€ 202.75
hardcover. Reviews random lasers, providing an outline of the basic models describing their behavior. This book focuses on solid-state random lasers. It is useful for researchers entering the field of random lasers and for scientists working in the field. Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences. Num Pages: 256 pages, 131 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHJL; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387239132
- ISBN
- 9780387239132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
hardcover. The localization of sound is a fundamental requirement for auditory systems. Reviewing sound source localization capacities and mechanisms in a variety of organisms, this title treats sound source localization in a comparative context with an emphasis on modeling and computational mechanisms. Editor(s): Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 344 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387241852
- ISBN
- 9780387241852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.77
€ 200.77
hardcover. Describing the embryonic development of the vertebrate inner ear, this book contains six chapters that span almost all aspects of inner ear development, from the induction of the otic placode through cellular morphogenesis, to the onset of auditory function. Each chapter examines a particular aspect of development of the inner ear. Editor(s): Kelley, Matthew; Wu, Doris; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 254 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387250687
- ISBN
- 9780387250687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.01
€ 195.01
Photorefractive Materials and Their Applications 1: Basic Effects
. Ed(S): Gunter, Peter; Huignard, Jean-Pierre
hardcover. Dealing with the basic phenomena of photorefraction, this first volume gives a comprehensive treatment of photorefractive effects in crystals. It reviews the fundamental origins of the effect in a variety of materials from ferroelectrics to compound semiconductors, organic crystals and polymers. It is useful for students of solid-state physics. Editor(s): Gunter, Peter; Huignard, Jean-Pierre. Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences. Num Pages: 440 pages, 169 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387251912
- ISBN
- 9780387251912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.16
€ 130.16
paperback. Provides an account of the 'Spirit' and 'Opportunity' Mars Exploration Rover missions. This title relates how NASA/ESA have sought evidence of life on Mars, with the prevailing mood sometimes being optimistic and sometimes pessimistic. It details an account of the rationale for the tests for life carried out by the Viking missions in 1976. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 258 pages, 162 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; HBT; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 240 x 15. Weight in Grams: 533.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387260204
- ISBN
- 9780387260204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.29
€ 35.99
€ 31.29
hardcover. Presenting an examination of the classical model of the electron, this title covers topics such as the determination and elimination of the noncausal behavior in the original equation of motion, and the derivation of the binding forces and total stress-momentum-energy tensor for a charged insulator moving with arbitrary velocity. Series: Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387260211
- ISBN
- 9780387260211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.08
€ 70.08
paperback. Contains 116 exercises, demonstrating sampling methods solved in detail. Suitable for instructors, graduate students and survey practitioners, this book addresses the techniques of sampling, the use of estimators and the methods of appropriate calibration, and the understanding of problems pertaining to non-response. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1220.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387261270
- ISBN
- 9780387261270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.01
€ 72.01
paperback. Traces the impact of Einstein's ideas on astronomy, including the way we interpret observations of stars and galaxies. This title includes comments from principals in important discoveries, illuminating the processes behind these results. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 259 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387261300
- ISBN
- 9780387261300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.22
€ 35.99
€ 31.22
hardcover. Optical and photonic systems and devices have significant potential for homeland security. This title presents significant technical contributions from leaders of industry, government, and academia in the field of optical and photonic sensors, systems and devices for detection, identification, prevention, sensing, security, verification, and more. Editor(s): Javidi, Bahram. Series: Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Num Pages: 427 pages, 246 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTB; TTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387261706
- ISBN
- 9780387261706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.41
€ 196.41
Statistical Analysis of Environmental Space-Time Processes
Le, Nhu D. (Bc Cancer Research Centre); Zidek...
hardcover. This book provides a broad introduction to the subject of environmental space-time processes; addressing the role of uncertainty. Within that context, it covers a spectrum of technical matters from measurement to environmental epidemiology to risk assessment. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387262093
- ISBN
- 9780387262093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.04
€ 201.04
Cores to Clusters: Star Formation with Next Generation Telescopes
. Ed(S): Nanda, Kumar M.S. (Caup); Tafalla, M...
hardcover. Contains proceedings of the "Cores to Clusters" workshop held at Centro de Astrofisica da Universidade do Porto during 7-9 October, 2004 to discuss future issues in star formation physics in the light of the Next Generation Telescopes. Editor(s): Nanda, Kumar M.S. (CAUP); Tafalla, M. (Observatorio Astronomico Nacional); Caselli, P. (INAF-Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 237 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387263229
- ISBN
- 9780387263229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.76
€ 249.76
hardcover. Highlights developments in peptide science, with a particular emphasis on how the advances are being applied to basic problems in biology and medicine. This book covers specific topics that include novel synthetic strategies, peptides in biological signaling, post-translational modifications of peptides and proteins, and more. Editor(s): Blondelle, Sylvie. Series: American Peptide Symposia. Num Pages: 810 pages, 146 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 810
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387265698
- ISBN
- 9780387265698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 377.56
€ 377.56
Thermodynamic Equilibria and Extrema: Analysis of Attainability Region...
Gorban, Alexander N. (University Of Leicester...
hardcover. Discusses mathematical models that are based on the concepts of classical equilibrium thermodynamics. These are intended for the analysis of possible results of diverse natural and production processes. These allow readers to view the achievable set of partial equilibria with regards to constraints on kinetics, energy and mass exchange. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387285757
- ISBN
- 9780387285757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
hardcover. Provides an overview of the science of flavonoids in plants, detailing both research and applications. This book introduces flavonoids as chemical entities, and also presents an overview of the tools available for their analysis. Editor(s): Grotewold, Erich. Num Pages: 274 pages, 56 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387288215
- ISBN
- 9780387288215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.40
€ 195.40
Analysis and Probability: Wavelets, Signals, Fractals (Volume 234)
Jorgensen, Palle E. T.. Illus: Treadway, B.
hardcover. Combining analysis and tools from mathematical probability, this book focuses on a systematic and novel presentation of the various trends in pure and applied mathematics: the emergence of three fields, wavelets, signals and fractals. Illustrator(s): Treadway, B. Series: Graduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387295190
- ISBN
- 9780387295190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.33
€ 73.33
Digital Communications Using Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics
. Ed(S): Larson, Lawrence E.; Tsimring, Lev S...
hardcover. Introduces readers to the field of digital communications with chaos. This book is written by experts in the fields of Nonlinear Dynamics and Electrical Engineering. It is intended for active researchers and advanced graduate students interested in this field. Editor(s): Larson, Lawrence E.; Tsimring, Lev S. (University of California San Diego); Liu, Jia-ming (University of California, Los Angeles). Series: Institute for Nonlinear Science (Closed). Num Pages: 396 pages, 196 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; TBJ; TJK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387297873
- ISBN
- 9780387297873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05
Thermal Processes Using Attosecond Laser Pulses: When Time Matters
Kozlowski, Miroslaw; Marciak-Kozlowska, Janin...
hardcover. Contains a study of the thermal processes initiated by attosecond laser pulses. This book considers the experimental evidence for the trains of the attosecond laser pulses, and develops the theoretical framework for attophysics, that is, the physics of phenomena with time duration in the attosecond domain. Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences. Num Pages: 244 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387301594
- ISBN
- 9780387301594
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
paperback. This is the first book devoted to the concept, engineering and testing of the Lunar Roving Vehicle on Apollo 15, 16 and 17. It also tells the story of the robotic rovers used on Mars, and describes the new designs of rovers planned for the future. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 332 pages, 126 black & white illustrations, 65 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307749
- ISBN
- 9780387307749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 45.46
€ 53.99
€ 45.46
paperback. The aim of this book is to demonstrate to a wider audience, as well as to a more skilled audience, the many fascinating aspects of modern celestial mechanics. It sets out to do this without the use of mathematics. Series: Springer-Praxis Books in Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 248 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307770
- ISBN
- 9780387307770
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.41
€ 48.99
€ 40.41
hardcover. This book explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the current understanding of the origin, evolution and properties of our expanding Big Bang universe. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387307787
- ISBN
- 9780387307787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.35
€ 48.99
€ 41.35
hardcover. Over the last few decades, important progresses in the methods of sampling have been achieved. This book draws up an inventory of new methods that can be useful for selecting samples. Forty-six sampling methods are described in the framework of general theory. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387308142
- ISBN
- 9780387308142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.46
€ 198.46
hardcover. Finite element methods have become one of the most versatile and powerful methodologies for the approximate numerical solution of PDEs. This book is a thorough yet concise guide to the theory and practice of least-square finite element methods. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 682 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1127.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 682
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387308883
- ISBN
- 9780387308883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.33
€ 165.33
Wave Propagation and Time Reversal in Randomly Layered Media
Fouque, Jean-Pierre; Garnier, Jean; Papanicol...
hardcover. Presents a systematic and self-contained presentation of wave propagation in randomly layered media using the asymptotic theory of ordinary differential equations with random coefficients. This title covers theory and several applications, primarily involving time reversal. Series: Stochastic Modelling and Applied Probability. Num Pages: 632 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387308906
- ISBN
- 9780387308906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.02
€ 121.02