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Hardback. Suicide prevention is still neglected by governments and public health authorities, despite the fact that in several Western countries suicide has become the primary cause of death among younger age groups. The selected papers here express the need for a holistic viewpoint in suicide management. Editor(s): De Leo, Diego; Schmidtke, Armin; Diekstra, Rene F. W. Num Pages: 243 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBZ; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344681
- ISBN
- 9780792344681
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€ 192.14
€ 192.14
Hardback. The papers presented here are grouped under three headings: advanced powderless and powder processing; engineering ceramic monoliths and composites; and advances in mechanical, thermal and physical properties through processing. Editor(s): Babini, Gian Nicola; etc. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries 3: High Technology. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCQ; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 915.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344582
- ISBN
- 9780792344582
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€ 67.67
€ 67.67
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Marketing of High Tech Know How, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 1994 Editor(s): Rabkin, Yakov. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 4. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; PDR; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344568
- ISBN
- 9780792344568
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€ 125.23
€ 125.23
Hardback. Explores the metaphysical foundations of science and the way these throw a scientific light on metaphysics. This book is suitable for theoretical physicists and philosophers of science. It discusses fundamental issues in the quantum domain, and includes 16 scientific and philosophical essays. Editor(s): Cohen, Robert S.; Horne, M.; Stachel, J. J. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344520
- ISBN
- 9780792344520
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€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardback. Deals with oscillation theory. This title considers the two-term linear differential equations Lny + p(x)y = 0, where Ln is a disconjugate operator of order n and p(x) has a fixed sign. It pays attention to the equation y(n) + p(x)y = 0. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344476
- ISBN
- 9780792344476
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€ 127.74
€ 127.74
Hardback. In this volume of philosophical and scientific essays, 24 authors from a dozen countries, East and West, explore issues in the theoretical practices of the sciences, with particular attention to theoretical physics. The volume is dedicated to the Bulgarian philosopher of science, Azarya Polikarov. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 420 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 0 x 0. Weight in Grams: 828.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344445
- ISBN
- 9780792344445
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€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Paperback. The report summarizes data from the TIMSS curriculum analysis and integrates it with teacher questionnaire data from the US, Japan, and Germany on science and mathematics topic coverage and instructional practices. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H. Num Pages: 164 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344414
- ISBN
- 9780792344414
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€ 122.96
€ 122.96
Hardback. Discusses the unfocused nature of US mathematics and science curricular intentions, textbooks, and teacher practices. This title offers the premise that producers of US textbooks and curriculum guides have attempted to answer calls for curricular reform by adding new content to existing materials instead of devoting time to restructuring them. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Raizen, S. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 527.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344407
- ISBN
- 9780792344407
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€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardback. Which goals and standards guide science education across the world? This first report of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) explores this question by examining the data collected in TIMSS Curriculum Analysis. It also portrays similarities and differences in science curricula in the succession of objectives across grades. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; Raizen, S.; Britton, E. D.; Bianchi, Leonard J.; Wolfe, Richard G. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 759.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344384
- ISBN
- 9780792344384
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€ 195.91
€ 195.91
Hardback. Examines features of curriculum policy across the TIMSS countries, especially the role of textbooks and curriculum guides. This book portrays similarities and differences in mathematics curricula in the succession of objectives across grades. Editor(s): Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; Valverde, Gilbert A.; Houang, Richard T. (Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA); Wiley, David E. (Northwestern University, USA). Num Pages: 276 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 193 x 17. Weight in Grams: 725.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344360
- ISBN
- 9780792344360
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€ 131.39
€ 131.39
Hardback. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Aquatic Weeds, European Weed Research Society Editor(s): Caffrey, Joseph; Barrett, Philip R. F.; Murphy, Kevin J.; Wade, Philip Max (Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 868.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 340, 1997
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344339
- ISBN
- 9780792344339
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€ 197.56
€ 197.56
Cytotoxic, Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Potential of Heavy Metals Relate...
Nick D. . Ed(S): Hadjiliadis
Hardback. The idea underlying the present work is to present a multidisciplinary perspective on heavy metals in the environment, affording a better understanding of their action on human organisms and health, aiming to make them less polluting and more environmentally friendly. Editor(s): Hadjiliadis, Nick D. Series: NATO Science Partnership Sub-series 2: Environmental Security. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 1018.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344322
- ISBN
- 9780792344322
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€ 69.11
€ 69.11
Hardback. Covers the implications of interior techniques for the field of mathematical programming. This book provides theoretical as well as computational results, explains the intuition behind the main ideas, gives examples as well as proofs, and contains a bibliography. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PBW; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344308
- ISBN
- 9780792344308
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Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
IUTAM Symposium on Interaction Between Dynamics and Control in Advance...
Dick H. Van . Ed(S): Campen
Hardback. These papers address a wide variety of applications ranging from vehicle systems to mechatronic systems. Furthermore, the relevance of more fundamental areas such as control of chaos and optimal control is illuminated. Editor(s): Campen, Dick H. van. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 457 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGMD4; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 960.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344292
- ISBN
- 9780792344292
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Condition: New
€ 67.95
€ 67.95
Hardback. As the field of bioethics has matured, increasing attention is being paid to how bioethical issues are treated in different moral and religious traditions and in different regions of the world. This volume discusses theological developments from 1992 to 1994 in Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Hindu, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, and Latter-Day Saint. Editor(s): Lustig, B. Andrew. Series: Bioethics Yearbook. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344285
- ISBN
- 9780792344285
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Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Hardback. Presents the fundamentals of modern ideas on the structure of atomic nuclei. This book examines different models of the nucleus and discusses their interrelations. It is suitable for research workers in the field of nuclear physics, particle physics and nuclear engineering, as well as to postgraduate students of physics and engineering. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 625 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHP; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1061.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 625
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344230
- ISBN
- 9780792344230
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Condition: New
€ 361.90
€ 361.90
Hardback. This study summarizes the current status of knowledge related to effects of UV-B radiation on plant life, ranging from gene to ecosystem level. Responses to UV-B radiation of marine, fresh water and terrestrial ecosystem processes are covered. Editor(s): Rozema, J.; Gieskes, W.W.C. (State University of Groningen, The Netherlands); Geijn, S.C. van de; Nolan, C.; Boois, H. de. Series: Advances in Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 9522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from PLANT ECOLOGY, 128:1-2, 1997
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344223
- ISBN
- 9780792344223
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Condition: New
€ 198.93
€ 198.93
Hardback. Shallow lakes differ from deep ones in many aspects of nutrient dynamics, biotic structure and interactions of various trophic levels. This title contains proceedings from the international conference 'Shallow Lakes 95' held in Mikolajki, Poland, on 20-26 August 1995. Editor(s): Kufel, Lech; Prejs, Andrzej; Rybak, Jan Igor. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 963.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 342, 1997
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344216
- ISBN
- 9780792344216
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Condition: New
€ 243.93
€ 243.93
Hardback. Explores two complementary aspects of post-colonial science/technology practice. This title accesses the cognitive and technical trajectories experienced by many third world nations since decolonization. Editor(s): Shinn, Terry; etc. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 418 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1740.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344193
- ISBN
- 9780792344193
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Condition: New
€ 245.95
€ 245.95
Hardback. The International Symposium on Plant Production in Closed Ecosystems held in Narita, Japan, August 26-29, 1996 Editor(s): Goto, E.; Kurata, K.; Hayashi, M.; Sase, S. (National Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Japan). Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344179
- ISBN
- 9780792344179
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Condition: New
€ 247.50
€ 247.50
Hardback. Presents work from a Summer School on Advances in Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy of Solids, held in Ankara, Turkey. This book includes topics such as the interaction of quantum light with trapped atoms and condensed matter; and, quantum tomography and phase analysis. It is suitable for those in quantum optics, and solid state spectroscopy. Editor(s): Hakiogammalu, T. (Physics Dept.); Shumovsky, Alexander S. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344148
- ISBN
- 9780792344148
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Condition: New
€ 128.47
€ 128.47
Hardback. After the catastrophic Ariane-5 accident which destroyed four Cluster spacecraft, European Space Agency Science Programme Committee gave approval to refurbish spare Cluster spacecraft and make it ready for flight. This title covers the objectives of the recovery mission, ground systems, ground observation program, and theory and modelling efforts. Editor(s): Escoubet, C. P.; Schmidt, R. (ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands); Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 658 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1276.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS, 79:1-2, 199
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344117
- ISBN
- 9780792344117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.99
€ 245.99
Engineering Probabilistic Design and Maintenance for Flood Protection
. Ed(S): Cooke, Roger; Mendel, M.; Vrijling, ...
Hardback. Collects contributions in probabilistic design, applied to the construction and maintenance of flood defense systems. This book discusses four key applications, with reviews from engineers, mathematicians and problem owners. It is useful for graduate students and researchers. Editor(s): Cooke, Roger; Mendel, M.; Vrijling, J. K. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TNC; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343998
- ISBN
- 9780792343998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.57
€ 127.57
Hardback. Contains a selection of papers presented at the first conference of the Society for Computational Economics held at ICC Institute, Austin, Texas, May 21-24, 1995. This volume is devoted to applications of computational methods for the empirical analysis of economic and financial systems. Editor(s): Amman, Hans M.; Rustem, Berc; Whinston, Andrew B. Series: Advances in Computational Economics. Num Pages: 376 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792343974
- ISBN
- 9780792343974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.69
€ 194.69