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Hardcover. A Business Week, New York Times Business, and USA Today Bestseller "Ambitious and readable.. an engaging introduction to the oddsmakers, whom Bernstein regards as true humanists helping to release mankind from the choke holds of superstition and fatalism. " -The New York Times "An extraordinarily entertaining and informative book. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JM; KJMD; KJMV1; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471121046
- ISBN
- 9780471121046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.17€ 58.58
€ 68.17
€ 58.58
paperback. This book argues that forestry is a more diverse and complex activity than has been generally recognized. It also underlines the political character of the profession. Num Pages: 376 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBCV; 3JJ; BGB; KNAL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774807661
- ISBN
- 9780774807661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59
Paperback. The science editor of the New York Times issues a call to arms for beach lovers and environmentalists in a beautifully written book that covers the science as well as the hubris-filled history of Americans' efforts to hold back the sea. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 illus, 19 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNF; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231084192
- ISBN
- 9780231084192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.43
€ 29.99
€ 22.43
Paperback. Until now, there has not been a single, full-colour guide to some of the most recognizable genera of the southwestern United States. Intended for the layperson, Agaves, Yuccas, and Their Kin covers all currently recognized taxa of these seven genera, in alphabetical order, ranging from Texas to the Pacific. Series: Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest. Num Pages: 416 pages, 490 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PST; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Publisher
- Texas Tech Press,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896729391
- ISBN
- 9780896729391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.50
€ 56.50
Hardcover. This book summarizes and explains the main approaches to age estimation in the living, defining when a parameter may be of use and raising awareness of its limitations. This text ensures that practitioners recognize when an assessment is beyond their area of expertise or beyond verification depending upon the clinical data available. Editor(s): Black, Sue; Aggrawal, Anil; Payne-James, Jason. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 173 x 22. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470519677
- ISBN
- 9780470519677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.45
€ 153.45
Hardback. A highly accomplished historian, Heyck relays this complicated story with unusual clarity. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15, 1 black & white line drawings, 3 recorded music items, 11 graphs. BIC Classification: HPS; J; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421417103
- ISBN
- 9781421417103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.49
€ 73.49
Hardback. Accessible to scientist and general reader alike, this definitive history and synthesis serves as a complete source of information for all of the methods, ancient and modern, used to derive the age of the earth. Num Pages: 492 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PH; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 41. Weight in Grams: 869.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804715690
- ISBN
- 9780804715690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.08
€ 217.08
Hardback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: TG; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119284390
- ISBN
- 9781119284390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.12
€ 110.12
Paperback. Editor(s): Dominguez-Rue, Emma; Nierling, Linda. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSP31; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 150. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 250
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837629576
- ISBN
- 9783837629576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.95
€ 54.99
€ 39.95
Paperback. A groundbreaking exploration of the sociology of dementia with contributions from distinguished international scholars and practitioners. Organised around the four themes of personhood, care, social representations and social differentiation, Series: Sociology of Health and Illness Monographs. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JH; MBN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119397878
- ISBN
- 9781119397878
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.60
€ 29.60
Hardcover. The text intersects the convergence between distributed Artificial Intelligence (agents) and telecommunications and demonstrates the increased capabilities of agents that are not currently achievable using traditional standards-based network signalling. Num Pages: 316 pages, index. BIC Classification: TJK; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 22. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471498155
- ISBN
- 9780471498155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.99
€ 162.99
Paperback. Agent-based modeling is a new technique for understanding how the dynamics of biological, social, and other complex systems arise from the characteristics and behaviors of the agents making up these systems. This book gives students and scientists the skills to design, implement, and analyze agent-based models. Num Pages: 352 pages, 67 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 205 x 256 x 20. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 59468th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136745
- ISBN
- 9780691136745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.77€ 46.96
€ 58.77
€ 46.96
Hardback. Together with volume 6, this work is devoted to the topics of Reasoning and Dynamics, covering both "Dynamics of Reasoning" and "Reasoning about Dynamics". It presents work done in this context and focuses on "reasoning about dynamics", viz how (human and artificial) agents reason about (systems in) dynamic environments in order to control them. Editor(s): Meyer, J.-J Ch.; Treur, Jan. Series: Handbook of Defeasible Reasoning & Uncertainty Management Systems. Num Pages: 479 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBCD; UM; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 479
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008344
- ISBN
- 9781402008344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.06
€ 259.06
Hardback. Introduces a theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This title weaves a computational tapestry with threads from Plato, Hume, Darwin, Pavlov, Smith, Tolstoy, Marx, James, and Dostoevsky, among others. Series: Princeton Studies in Complexity. Num Pages: 272 pages, 113 color illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: JHBA; JM; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158884
- ISBN
- 9780691158884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.65€ 51.34
€ 64.65
€ 51.34
Paperback. The journal "Aequationes Mathematicae" publishes papers in pure and applied mathematics in general and, in particular, articles focusing on functional equations, combinatorics and dynamical systems. This work contains invited survey papers to celebrate the 50th volume of this journal. Editor(s): Aczel, J. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBV; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764352431
- ISBN
- 9783764352431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Hardback. Contains exact, approximate and iterative aggregation in large-scale optimization. This volume is suitable for specialists in operations research, optimization, and optimal control. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 291
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402075971
- ISBN
- 9781402075971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.61
€ 133.61
Hardback. Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE) is a novel photophysical phenomenon which offers a new platform for researchers to look into the light-emitting processes from luminogen aggregates, from which useful information on structure property relationships may be collected and mechanistic insights may be gained. Num Pages: 440 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 188 x 27. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118394304
- ISBN
- 9781118394304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.83
€ 252.83
Hardback. Edited by the academic who first discovered this important phenomenon, Aggregation-Induced Emission is the first book to cover the applications of Aggregation-Induced Emission. This groundbreaking text explores the high-tech applications of AIE materials in optoelectronic devices, chemical sensors, and biological probes. Num Pages: 302 pages, iluustrations. BIC Classification: PH; PN; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118701768
- ISBN
- 9781118701768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.65
€ 194.65
Paperback. This book examines the interactive relationship between systems in the body, such as the nervous system and vascular system, that can enhance or sometimes limit cellular longevity. It details medical applications that should lead to improved health care. Editor(s): Bondy, Stephen C.; Maiese, Kenneth. Series: Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice. Num Pages: 472 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJX; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 741.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617796999
- ISBN
- 9781617796999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 262.30
€ 262.30
Hardback. Deals with aging at the organismic level. This work includes different levels of organisation, ranging from single cell organisms (yeast) to humans. In addition to the important model systems like yeast, filamentous fungi, Caenorabditis elegans, flies and mice, it also discusses other systems like sponges and plants. Editor(s): Osiewacz, Heinz D. Series: Biology of Aging and its Modulation. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014062
- ISBN
- 9781402014062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.92
€ 194.92
Aging of Polymers, Polymer Blends and Polymer Composites
Zaikov, G. E.; Bouchachenko, A.L.; Ivanov, V....
Hardcover. Num Pages: 262 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PNNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 22. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590332559
- ISBN
- 9781590332559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.05€ 143.31
€ 188.05
€ 143.31
Shannon, Richard L. Sprott, Rosemarie Tong, Laurie Zoloth Editor(s): Read, Catherine Y.; Green, Robert C.; Smyer, Michael A. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MFKH3; MJX; TCB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801887888
- ISBN
- 9780801887888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Paperback. Presents the study of organic farming. This book includes a thorough investigation of the federal organic program, a discussion of how the certification arena has continued to grow and change since its implementation, and a guide to the structure of the organic farming sector. Series: California Studies in Critical Human Geography. Num Pages: 328 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JPQB; KNXB; TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520277465
- ISBN
- 9780520277465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. For subsistence farmers in eastern Kentucky, wealthy horse owners in the central Bluegrass, and tobacco growers in Western Kentucky, land was, and continues to be, one of the commonwealth's greatest sources of economic growth. This work prepares readers for a new era. Num Pages: 152 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSK; HBTB; JFC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813190525
- ISBN
- 9780813190525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.20
€ 41.20