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Hardcover. Coumarins are simple molecules that prevent disease, modulate growth and maturation and defense systems, and may have anti--oxidant properties. This book explores coumarins and their wide range of applications in the long--term control of cellular immunity. Editor(s): O'Kennedy, Richard; Thornes, R. Douglas. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJ; MMG; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969976
- ISBN
- 9780471969976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.05
€ 289.05
Paperback. This invaluable overview of fluvial geomorphology provides river engineers and managers, who may lack specialist training, with useful insights into, and understanding of, natural channel forms and fluvial processes. Editor(s): Thorne, C. R.; Hey, Richard D.; Newson, Malcolm D. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: RBKF; RGB; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969686
- ISBN
- 9780471969686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.70
€ 126.70
Hardcover. This text examines the organizational aspects of discovery in science. The contribution of such organizational matters as: the selection of scientists; their development and training; and scientific leadership, management and supervision are all explored. Num Pages: 186 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 180 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969631
- ISBN
- 9780471969631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.95
€ 220.95
Hardcover. In astrophysics, stellar systems or galaxies can be thought of as individual "particles". High power computers are being developed to handle these problems. This book describes the structure, performance and applications of the world's most advanced such computer, developed in Tokyo. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PHVB; UGK; UKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969464
- ISBN
- 9780471969464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 331.13
€ 331.13
Paperback. An essential book for all those clinicians and reserachers undertaking clinical trials. It will ensure that all involved in clinical trials undertake their investigation according to standard operating procedures. Editor(s): Kolman, Josef; Meng, Paul; Scott, Graeme. Num Pages: 210 pages, forms. BIC Classification: JKSW; MBPC; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 176 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Spi
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969365
- ISBN
- 9780471969365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 159.07
€ 159.07
Hardcover. Although biomaterials have become a mature field of science with a wide range of applications, this is the first book of its kind to bring together all the metals and alloys with biomedical relevance, providing a reference for selecting a material for a new implant or modification. Editor(s): Helsen, J.A.; Breme, H. Jurgen. Series: Biomaterials Science & Engineering S. Num Pages: 522 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBGR; TDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969358
- ISBN
- 9780471969358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 581.18
€ 581.18
Hardcover. Provides syntheses of studies in three continents on the problem of achieving and understanding tropical rural development without compromising longer--term sustainability of the soil and water systems that underpin it. Editor(s): Harper, David; Brown, Tony. Num Pages: 396 pages, maps. BIC Classification: RGM; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 28. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471969143
- ISBN
- 9780471969143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 336.09
€ 336.09
Hardcover. This book covers theoretical and practical aspects of the use of insect viruses as biological controls. It introduces the reader to the arguments for using such controls versus the usage of traditional chemical pesticides, how to produce such viruses, both in vitro and in vivo, how to design a plant, and safety considerations. Num Pages: 632 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSVT7; RN; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1274.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968788
- ISBN
- 9780471968788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 441.29
€ 441.29
Paperback. Offers an introduction in Applied Statistics focusing on some of the statistics of today's society--world wide population growth, economic developments, international trade and energy consumption, global maldistribution of income and absorption of resources, depletion of species and resources, environmental changes, and human problems. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968740
- ISBN
- 9780471968740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.89
€ 147.89
Hardcover. This work looks at hydraulic and environmental aspects of barrage design and construction. It also covers planning and maintenance and operational issues. A particular focus is placed on the functions of barrages. Editor(s): Burt, Neville; Watts, Jacqueline. Num Pages: 516 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNFL; TQS; TTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968573
- ISBN
- 9780471968573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.82
€ 388.82
Hardcover. Around 2.5 million tons of pesticide are used every year. This volume outlines the techniques for reducing pesticide use internationally, through using integrated pesticide management, and from this to assess the environmental and economic benefits that such a reduction will bring. Editor(s): Pimentel, David, PhD. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations, 1map. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 31. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968382
- ISBN
- 9780471968382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 336.09
€ 336.09
Hardcover. Pioneered by David Kendall, the statistical theory of shape is an emerging area generating considerable interest for statisticians, engineers, and computer scientists. Co--written by Dr. Kendall, this volume presents a coherent theory of shape developed from Kendalla s own approach known as static and kinematic theory. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBPD; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968238
- ISBN
- 9780471968238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.24
€ 269.24
Hardcover. One of the principal challenges in structural engineering concerns the development of innovative design concepts to better protect structures, together with their occupants and contents, from the damaging effects of destructive environmental forces including those due to winds, waves and earthquakes. Num Pages: 368 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968214
- ISBN
- 9780471968214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.80
€ 313.80
Hardcover. A text for the study of organic conductive and superconductive materials. The contents of the work include: transport in conducting polymers; photochemical processes of conductive polymers; and photo-refractive polymers. Editor(s): Nalwa, Hari Singh. Num Pages: 728 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PNFS; PNNP; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 196 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 4
- Number of pages
- 728
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968139
- ISBN
- 9780471968139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 655.45
€ 655.45
Paperback. This volume covers all aspects of reproduction and development of the entire spectrum of invertebrates - terrestrial, marine, freshwater, brackish water, free-living and parasitic. Series Editor(s): Adiyodi, K. G.; Adiyodi, Rita G. Series: Reproductive Biology of Invertebrates. Num Pages: 382 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVH; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 8
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968085
- ISBN
- 9780471968085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 466.70
€ 466.70
Hardcover. This book covers the current status of fungicide research as well as giving a brief perspective of this field. Its main purpose is to consider the ongoing discovery of new modes of action and approaches for disease control. Problems posed by resistance and by the biological control of fungal diseases will be discussed. Editor(s): Hutson, David; Miyamoto, Junshi. Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection. Num Pages: 266 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSQ; TDCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968061
- ISBN
- 9780471968061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 344.74
€ 344.74
Hardcover. This text aims to present a comprehensive assessment of all methods of pesticide remediation. By focusing on land and water contamination, the book voices increasing concerns about the fate of pesticides as environmental hazards. Editor(s): Kearney, P. C.; Roberts, Terry R. Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection. Num Pages: 398 pages, 15 bar charts, 1 pie chart. BIC Classification: RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968054
- ISBN
- 9780471968054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 400.45
€ 400.45
Hardcover. This book systematically studies upwind methods for initial value problems for scalar conservation laws in one- and multidimensions. The mathematical theory of convergence theory and of a priori error estimates is presented in detail for structure (finite difference methods) as well as for unstructured grids (finite volume methods). Num Pages: 516 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967934
- ISBN
- 9780471967934
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 281.62
€ 281.62
Hardcover. With applications in pattern recognition, data compression and numerical analysis, the wavelet transform is a key area of modern mathematics that brings new approaches to the analysis and synthesis of signals. This book presents the central issues and emphasizes comparison, assessment and how to combine method and application. Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts. Num Pages: 342 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: PBK; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967927
- ISBN
- 9780471967927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.34
€ 207.34
Hardcover. Written by a computer vision specialist, this title offers an account of volumetric image analysis techniques. It offers a practical approach to the field including the following topics: preprocessing of volumetric images; obtaining quantitative measurements in volumetric images; and, detection and modelling of objects in volumetric images. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MBG; MMP; TTB; UYQP; UYQV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967859
- ISBN
- 9780471967859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.40
€ 265.40