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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€ 25.44
€ 32.99
€ 25.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 330 pages. BIC Classification: TNFL; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2022
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118590195
- ISBN
- 9781118590195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.20
€ 154.20
Hardcover. Regression analysis models the relationship between a set of responses and another variable: for example, to estimate the true position of a line through a number of observed points. Unfortunately, data rarely conforms to simple curves and straight lines - parametric models - and this text examines more complex - or nonparametric - models. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 294 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBK; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471490364
- ISBN
- 9780471490364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.02
€ 164.02
Paperback. This book discusses the computational approach in modern statistical physics, adopting simple language and an attractive format with many illustrations, tables and printed algorithms. The style will appeal to students, teachers and researchers in the physical sciences. The focus is on orientation, with implementation details kept to a minimum. Series: Oxford Master Series in Physics. Num Pages: 360 pages, 260 line drawings, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: PB; PHFC; PHQ; PHS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198515364
- ISBN
- 9780198515364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.26
€ 93.26
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Edition
- Fourth International Student Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393930436
- ISBN
- 9780393930436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.82€ 56.72
€ 57.82
€ 56.72
Paperback. Series: Mathematical Olympiad. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Singapore
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814696487
- ISBN
- 9789814696487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.84
€ 27.99
€ 27.84
Hardback. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the Monty Hall Problem, one of the most famous brainteasers in mathematics. Its deceptive simplicity has fooled countless mathematicians. In addition to a thorough mathematical discussion of the problem, this book surveys the professional literature in a variety of disciplines. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2 black and white line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZ; WDKN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195367898
- ISBN
- 9780195367898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, 480ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DSE; 3JJG; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887403392
- ISBN
- 9780887403392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.28€ 38.86
€ 54.28
€ 38.86
Hardcover. Editor(s): Keegan, Brendan F.; O'Connor, Brendan D.S. Num Pages: 662 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1474. Signed by the editors. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW sunned to spine. Previous owner's name to FFEP, remains a fine copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- A.A. Balkema Publishers Rotterdam
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KAC0000124
- ISBN
- 9789061915966
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 120.00
€ 120.00
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; PSVW7; WB; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 151 x 34. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780465052745
- ISBN
- 9780465052745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 17.75
€ 22.99
€ 17.75
Hardback. Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Focusing on crop modelling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872. 336 pages, Illustrations. Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Focusing on crop modelling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939700
- ISBN
- 9781845939700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.60€ 149.36
€ 149.60
€ 149.36
Hardcover. An examination of the distribution of prime numbers in arithmetic progressions that offers many revisions and corrections as well as a section recounting works in the field. It covers many classical results, including the Dirichlet theorem on the existence of prime numbers in arithmetical progressions and the theorem of Siegel. Series: Graduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387950976
- ISBN
- 9780387950976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.71
€ 91.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DND; 1KBBWF; RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 210 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 771. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- International Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013113
- ISBN
- 9789057270277
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The author argues for alternative policies to promote energy efficiency in response to the changing composition of the atmosphere and global warming. He focuses on the need to make the transition from a carbon economy to one based on renewable resources. Case studies illustrate some difficulties. Num Pages: 112 pages, bibliography, references, index. BIC Classification: RNF; RNPG; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 453. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013069
- ISBN
- 9780415086974
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cooper, Mr David; Vellve, Renee; Hobbelink, Henk (all of Genetic Resources Action International, Barcelona, Spain). Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 255. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Lightly sunned spine, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013066
- ISBN
- 9781853391231
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 1160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 227 x 160 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1560. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Cover has light nicks, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Island Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013063
- ISBN
- 9781559631389
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. More and more farmers adopt a range of alternative practices designed to reduce dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides, cut costs, and increase profits. This book describes the increased use of these practices and other changes in agriculture since World War II, and examines the role of federal policy in encouraging this evolution. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 953. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0013029
- ISBN
- 9780309039857
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Reviews the story of trace elements in medicine, history, crime and folklore, and shows how the study of their properties and behavior can help us better understand and control our external, internal and social environments. Includes case studies (many of which resemble detective stories). Entertain Num Pages: 388 pages, 14ill. BIC Classification: PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Lightly sunned spine, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012806
- ISBN
- 9780852743904
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. In January 1998 a great ice storm crushed power grids in New York, New England and eastern Canada. In this insider's account of these events, the author describes the destruction of the electric network in his own village and illuminates the relationship between electronic and human connections. Editor(s): Gleason, Prof. Abbott; Taubman, Prof. William. Num Pages: 226 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 1KLC; JFD; PDR; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 436. Very good copy in good dustwrapper. DW has minor shelf wear, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012782
- ISBN
- 9780300089776
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Series: Undercurrents S. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 111. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Lightly sunned spine, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012697
- ISBN
- 9781859182413
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. This is an examination of the feasibility of halving world hunger by 2015. It looks at: BSE, foot and mouth and salmonella; declining food variety/quality; and disappearing topsoil/ biodiversity in rural areas. It argues for a green, low-external input approach that can feed the hungry. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 208 pages, guide to further reading, guide to relevant organisations/websites, index. BIC Classification: JFFC1; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012689
- ISBN
- 9781842770191
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. David Ehrenfeld ranges far and wide in this book to provide a coherent vision of our relationship with Nature - its many aspects and implications - as our century opens into the next millenium. He warns of our heedless destruction of our environment and proposes solutions for a new era. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012683
- ISBN
- 9780195096378
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The Fragile Environment explores the impact of the human species on its environment. Editor(s): Friday, L. E.; Laskey, R. A. Series: Darwin College Lectures. Num Pages: 212 pages, 120 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 466. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012621
- ISBN
- 9780521422666
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. As the crucible of life, the source and final resting place of everything that grows, soil inspires reverence in the peasant and the scientist. This title presents the history of man's use and misuse of soil and water. It combines a description of the inner processes that form soil with an assertion of its powers and significance. Num Pages: 352 pages, photographs, maps. BIC Classification: PDA; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 512. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012596
- ISBN
- 9780520080805
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99