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Hardback. Why are some problems easy to solve, while others seem nearly impossible? What can we compute with a given amount of time or memory, and what cannot be computed at all? How will quantum physics change the landscape of computation? This book gives a playful and accessible introduction to the deep ideas of theoretical computer science. Num Pages: 1004 pages, 338 b/w line illustrations, and 30 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: PBCD; PH; UGK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 195 x 55. Weight in Grams: 2316.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1004
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199233212
- ISBN
- 9780199233212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.97
€ 111.97
Hardcover. Discussing the generally ignored issue of the classification of natural objects in the philosophy of science, this book focuses on knowledge and social relations, and offers a way to understand classification as a necessary aspect of doing science. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4 tables, 26 figures. BIC Classification: HPX; PDA; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347922
- ISBN
- 9780230347922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34
Paperback. The Nature of Cities brings together environmental and urban history to reveal how, over four decades, this ecological vision shaped the development of cities around the nation. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12, 3 black & white line drawings, 9 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBJK; JHB; PDX; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413846
- ISBN
- 9781421413846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.53
€ 41.99
€ 34.53
Paperback. Designed for those interested in nature, this book explores the natural world through a series of observations based on general themes including - relationship of size and shape, adaptations, distribution patterns, behavior, and diversity of life forms. It teaches about plants, animals, and habitats. Editor(s): Williams, Ernest H. Num Pages: 288 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195171945
- ISBN
- 9780195171945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.52
€ 47.99
€ 39.52
The Nature and Prospect of Bioethics. Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
Miller, Franklin; Fletcher, John; Humber, Jam...
Hardback. Ten American bioethicists from the fields of philosophy, nursing, medicine, religion, policy analysis, literature, and history offer students and active bioethicists an interdisciplinary overview of the field. Each author examines what bioethics is; the contribution of his/her discipline to the deve Num Pages: 206 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896037090
- ISBN
- 9780896037090
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.60
€ 123.60
Hardcover. Examines scientific views about children's emotional needs and mother love from World War II until the 1970s, paying particular attention to John Bowlby's ethological theory of attachment behavior. In this title, the author tracks the development of Bowlby's work and the research that he used to support his theory. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226020556
- ISBN
- 9780226020556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.74€ 79.37
€ 94.74
€ 79.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 784 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 142 x 45. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- First Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691023724
- ISBN
- 9780691023724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 168.17€ 126.72
€ 168.17
€ 126.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 75 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TDC; WJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Storey Books United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 6th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780882668888
- ISBN
- 9780882668888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.48
€ 17.99
€ 13.48
Hardback. Editor(s): Cohen, R.S. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 440 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792322238
- ISBN
- 9780792322238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.48
€ 249.48
Paperback. Essays discuss migration, courtship, the care of young, camouflage, hunting techniques, and symbiotic relationships. Num Pages: 245 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231061599
- ISBN
- 9780231061599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.61
€ 46.99
€ 33.61
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The National Museums & Galleries Belfast
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780900761454
- ISBN
- 9780900761454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.57
€ 30.99
€ 29.57
Paperback. Offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. This title provides an overview of insects and spiders, including their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195 beautiful photographs and illustrations. Num Pages: 80 pages, over 195 photographs. BIC Classification: PSVT7; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 220 x 7. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844764686
- ISBN
- 9781844764686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.32
€ 16.99
€ 15.32
Hardcover. Exhaustive in its scope, this book provides a comprehensive study of the natural and modified history of congenital heart disease. Focusing particularly on the discussion of fetal and post--natal outcomes, the contributors seek to place developments in historical perspective. Editor(s): Freedom, Robert M.; Yoo, Shi-Joon; Mikailian, Haverj; Williams, William G., M.D. Num Pages: 904 pages, 962 illustrations. BIC Classification: MJD; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 288 x 223 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 904
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405103602
- ISBN
- 9781405103602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 322.06
€ 322.06
Hardback. This volume challenges the widespread belief that scientific knowledge as such is international. Employing case studies from Austria, Poland, the Czech lands, and Hungary, the authors show how scientists in the late Habsburg Monarchy simultaneously nationalized and internationalized their knowledge. Editor(s): Ash, Mitchell G.; Surman, Jan. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDU; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289871
- ISBN
- 9780230289871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.57€ 38.61
€ 106.57
€ 38.61
Hardcover. Editor(s): Drubich, Maksim; Moser, Alisa. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNP; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613248768
- ISBN
- 9781613248768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.15€ 115.01
€ 168.15
€ 115.01
The National Academies Keck Futures Initiative: Complex Systems: Task ...
National Academies The National Academies Kec...
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309137256
- ISBN
- 9780309137256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 8.84
€ 47.99
€ 8.84
Hardback. The unique nanoscale properties of renewable biomaterials present valuable opportunities in the field of nanoscience and technology. Lignocellulosic biomass is an important industrial resource which can be used for the production of highly efficient and environmentally sustainable nanomaterials. Editor(s): Lucia, Lucian A.; Rojas, Orlando J. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405167864
- ISBN
- 9781405167864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.22
€ 201.22
The Nalco Water Guide to Cooling Water Systems Failure Analysis, Secon...
An Ecolab Company Nalco Water
Hardback. Fully updated for the latest technologies and techniques, this new edition describes proven procedures for determining the root cause of cooling system failure, correcting the problem, and preventing future occurrences. Num Pages: 752 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071803472
- ISBN
- 9780071803472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.65
€ 180.65
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBDP; MBP; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781925228694
- ISBN
- 9781925228694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.58
€ 15.99
€ 12.58
Paperback. The fascinating new book from Chris Smith, the Naked Scientist - laying bare the truth about the science we use everyday. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780349000381
- ISBN
- 9780349000381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.80
€ 11.99
€ 10.80
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780399537684
- ISBN
- 9780399537684
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.43
€ 19.99
€ 17.43
Hardcover. Num Pages: 120 pages, colour & b/w illus & charts. BIC Classification: MB; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 276 x 14. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Aarhus Univ Pr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788771249392
- ISBN
- 9788771249392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.83
€ 44.83
The Myth of Resource Efficiency. The Jevons Paradox.
Polimeni, John M.; Mayumi, Kozo; Giampietro, ...
Paperback. 'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This book provides a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox. Series: Earthscan Research Editions. Num Pages: 200 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: KCA; KNB; PDR; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844078134
- ISBN
- 9781844078134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.12
€ 61.12
Paperback. Although eugenics is now widely discredited, some groups and individuals claim a new scientific basis for old racist assumptions. Pondering the continuing influence of racist research and thought, despite all evidence to the contrary, Robert Sussman explains why-when it comes to race-too many people still mistake bigotry for science. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSL; JHM; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674660038
- ISBN
- 9780674660038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69