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Paperback. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids. The author investigates two such automata - both depicting piano-playing women. She demonstrates that only in a later age of industrial factory production did mechanical androids instill the fear that societies had become indistinguishable from machines. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226034164
- ISBN
- 9780226034164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Hardcover. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids: at least ten prominent automata were built between 1785 and 1810 by clockmakers, court mechanics, and other artisans from France, Switzerland, Austria, and the German lands. This title investigates two such automata depicting piano-playing women. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 237 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226034027
- ISBN
- 9780226034027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.18€ 79.61
€ 95.18
€ 79.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, 25 photographs. BIC Classification: APF; DSB; JFC; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780814779958
- ISBN
- 9780814779958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. Emphasizes practicality and a can do attitude in the face of the various challenges, big and small. This title contains study questions that highlight critical leadership lessons and includes corresponding notes that provide up-front guidance. Num Pages: 192 pages, 41 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KNDR; TDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439825389
- ISBN
- 9781439825389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.37
€ 41.37
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Melrose Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 170
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908645036
- ISBN
- 9781908645036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.42
€ 15.99
€ 15.42
Hardcover. Editor(s): Harada, Sota; Moi, Itsuki. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 257 x 24. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621007739
- ISBN
- 9781621007739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.99€ 158.44
€ 231.99
€ 158.44
Hardcover. Designed as a learning tool for those with limited background in quantum mechanics, this book provides comprehensive coverage of angular momentum in quantum mechanics and its applications to chemistry and physics. Series: Baker Lecture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471858928
- ISBN
- 9780471858928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.96
€ 217.96
Paperback. Offers an introduction to the angular momentum, one of the most fundamental quantities in all of quantum mechanics. Beginning with the quantization of angular momentum, spin angular momentum, and the orbital angular momentum, this title goes on to discuss the Clebsch-Gordan coefficients for a two-component system. Series: Investigations in Physics. Num Pages: 160 pages, 9 figures, 6 tables. BIC Classification: PHM; PHN; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691025896
- ISBN
- 9780691025896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.10
€ 52.99
€ 38.10
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hernandez, Kenneth; Holloway, Maria. Num Pages: 122 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 122
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624174179
- ISBN
- 9781624174179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35€ 130.56
€ 190.35
€ 130.56
Paperback. A Comparative Philosophical Analysis. 208 pages. Helps explain the central notions of health and welfare by comparing the human and animal variants of these concepts. Split into three parts, this book starts by presenting a background of some of the major theories of human health and welfare. This is followed by a discussion of theories on animal welfare and health. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JFFZ; MZ; PSV. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 11. Weight: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930592
- ISBN
- 9781845930592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.84
€ 53.99
€ 51.84
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643168
- ISBN
- 9781780643168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.50€ 59.85
€ 60.50
€ 59.85
Hardcover. Num Pages: 227 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604567823
- ISBN
- 9781604567823
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.64€ 123.40
€ 179.64
€ 123.40
Paperback. Investigating a whole host of species from around the globe, the first short and affordable introduction to animal behaviour Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780742601
- ISBN
- 9781780742601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.58
€ 13.99
€ 11.58
Hardcover. Explores animal body size from a macroecological perspective, examining species, populations, and other large groups of animals in order to uncover the patterns and causal mechanisms of body size throughout time and across the globe. Editor(s): Smith, Felisa A.; Lyons, S. Kathleen. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 halftones, 26 line drawings, 24 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226012148
- ISBN
- 9780226012148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.92€ 48.07
€ 55.92
€ 48.07
Paperback. The determination of when, how, how often, and with whom an animal breeds is moving rapidly away from evolutionary pressures and towards human purposes. This book discusses the methods, the motivations, and the consequences of human intervention in animal breeding in terms of animal health, behaviour, and well-being. Num Pages: 336 pages, Photographs, illustrations, graphs, index. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSAD; TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844075898
- ISBN
- 9781844075898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.57
€ 51.57
Hardcover. Profiles animal careers, with information on work settings, job outlook, education and training, skill requirements, earnings, and advancement opportunities. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 193 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Ferguson Publishing Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816080755
- ISBN
- 9780816080755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.39
€ 50.39
hardcover. Num Pages: 174 pages, tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: PSGL; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- NIPA India
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789380235059
- ISBN
- 9789380235059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.81
€ 74.81
Paperback. This is a comprehensive research guide that describes both the key new techniques and more established methods. Every chapter discusses the merits and limitations of the various approaches and then provides selected tried-and-tested protocols, as well as a plethora of good practical advice, for immediate use at the bench. Editor(s): Davis, John M. Series: Essential Methods. Num Pages: 374 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470666586
- ISBN
- 9780470666586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.72
€ 75.72
Hardback. This work presents an overview of knowledge concerning the cognitive processes in animals. It focuses mainly on what has been learned from experimental research, reviewing studies of many kinds of animals. It also offers a discussion of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Num Pages: 222 pages, various line illustration. BIC Classification: JMR; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674037038
- ISBN
- 9780674037038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.09€ 69.36
€ 76.09
€ 69.36
Hardcover. Editor(s): Wagner, Tabitha. Num Pages: 97 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 12. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634824118
- ISBN
- 9781634824118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35€ 143.31
€ 190.35
€ 143.31