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Paperback. How does mathematics enable us to send pictures from space back to Earth? Where does the bell-shaped curve come from? Drawing on areas of mathematics from probability theory, number theory, and geometry, this work highlights how ideas, mostly from pure math, can answer these questions. It includes puzzles and problems of varying difficulty. Num Pages: 272 pages, 89 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691127972
- ISBN
- 9780691127972
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.28
€ 40.99
€ 29.28
Paperback. Quantitative models are crucial to almost every area of ecosystem science. This book provides an overview of the status and role of modeling in ecosystem science, including perspectives on the debate over the appropriate level of complexity in models. It contains eight chapters that address the critical issue of evaluating ecosystem models. Editor(s): Canham, Charles D.; Cole, Jonathan J.; Lauenroth, W.K. Num Pages: 504 pages, 76 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092898
- ISBN
- 9780691092898
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Condition: New
€ 88.81€ 68.12
€ 88.81
€ 68.12
Paperback. Shows that great insights in quantum physics can be obtained by exploring the mathematical structure of quantum mechanics. This title presents the theory of Hermitean operators and Hilbert spaces. Series: Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics & Physics. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKF; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Translation - from German
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691028934
- ISBN
- 9780691028934
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Condition: New
€ 112.49€ 85.68
€ 112.49
€ 85.68
Paperback. Drawn from lectures given by Raghavan Narasimhan at the University of Geneva and the University of Chicago, this book presents the part of the theory of several complex variables pertaining to unramified domains over C . Topics discussed are Hartogs' theory, domains in holomorphy, and automorphism of bounded domains. Series: Lectures in Mathematics. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226568171
- ISBN
- 9780226568171
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.13
€ 52.99
€ 41.13
Paperback. Life on earth is characterized by three phenomena: adaptation; diversity; and complexity. Natural selection explains adaptation. But what explains diversity and complexity? This book argues that there exists in evolution a spontaneous tendency toward increased diversity and complexity, one that acts whether natural selection is present or not. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 halftones, 5 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226562261
- ISBN
- 9780226562261
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.94
€ 32.99
€ 25.94
Paperback. Series: Chicago Lectures in Mathematics. Num Pages: 170 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 15. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226511818
- ISBN
- 9780226511818
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.82
€ 35.99
€ 28.82
Paperback. Argues that the fly was essentially a laboratory tool whose productivity opened many new lines of genetic research. Kohler also explores the moral economy of the "Drosophilists". By closely examining their culture and customs, he reveals features of how experimental scientists do their work. Num Pages: 344 pages, 35 halftones, 9 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226450636
- ISBN
- 9780226450636
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.34
€ 47.99
€ 37.34
Hardcover. A reference for students contemplating a career in physical anthropology, this text describes several rewarding career paths that physical anthropologists have chosen. Students will understand how anthropological theory, methods and training are applicable to job responsibilities and development. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX; VSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780897896931
- ISBN
- 9780897896931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.82
€ 90.82
Hardback. This reference dictionary describes the development of physical or biological anthropology concepts, tracing the history of their usage from their origins to the contemporary and usually multidisciplinary contexts in which physical anthropologists participate. Series: Reference Sources for the Social Sciences & Humanities. Num Pages: 448 pages, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHMP; PSX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313247569
- ISBN
- 9780313247569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.13
€ 94.13
Hardcover. Covering the work in intermittent demand forecasting and the research findings in the following topics: time series (parametric) methods; bootstrapping, both parametric and non-parametric; causal models; and neural networks, this book shows how these methods may be implemented and how they may complement existing operational functions, and more. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119976080
- ISBN
- 9781119976080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.18
€ 85.18
Hardcover. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: THN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118956939
- ISBN
- 9781118956939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.65
€ 132.65
Hardcover. The tools of corporate efficiency - expert systems, databases, and operations management - have improved our lives significantly, but with a cost: they're turning us into mindless drones. This book traces how these IT-intensive management systems have come to dominate our lives, with a profound effect in particular on the middle class. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KJQ; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465018444
- ISBN
- 9780465018444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.63
€ 30.99
€ 20.63
Paperback. This 1924 second edition contains three essays dealing with the application of quantum theory to problems of atomic structure. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107669819
- ISBN
- 9781107669819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.07
€ 34.07
Paperback. Learn how to safely build projects that burn, poof, "boosh," and flare! This complete reference and hands-on guide to working with propane explains how to create a variety of flame effects projects that can be built with common tools and materials. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 248 x 20. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781680450873
- ISBN
- 9781680450873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.56
€ 32.99
€ 31.56
Hardcover. The book will comprise a detailed examination of faults and flaws that can impact upon the quality of wines. There are some faults that render wines unsaleable and undrinkable and others that have a negative effect upon quality and enjoyment. Each fault is discussed as follows: 1. What it is, in basic terms 2. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: TT; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118979068
- ISBN
- 9781118979068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.80
€ 142.80
Hardcover. A modern vector oriented treatment of classical dynamics and its application to engineering problems. Num Pages: 742 pages, 414 exercises. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 258 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3Rev Ed
- Number of pages
- 738
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521883030
- ISBN
- 9780521883030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.58
€ 116.58
Paperback. First-time paperback of history and sociology of science work, showing public resistance as a constructive force in technological development. Editor(s): Bauer, Martin. Num Pages: 436 pages, 10 tables. BIC Classification: PDR; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 760. Good copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0009430
- ISBN
- 9780521599481
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. This book explains how the phenomenal growth and industrialization of livestock production is a central part of the accelerating biophysical contradictions of industrial capitalist agriculture and of ongoing and future food crises. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: GTF; RNT; TVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 138. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780320977
- ISBN
- 9781780320977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.65€ 90.71
€ 100.65
€ 90.71
hardcover. An entertaining and authoritative exploration of how and why time has come to rule our lives from the bestselling author of Just My Type Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: DN; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 315 x 36. Weight in Grams: 494. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0008941
- ISBN
- 9781782113195
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages, over 1500 color photos. BIC Classification: TDP; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 280 x 213 x 18. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764309335
- ISBN
- 9780764309335
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.42
€ 48.99
€ 32.42
Paperback. 496 pages, 3 maps, 3 figures, 3 tables. Argues that science and technology studies, postcolonial studies, and feminist critique must inform one another. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JFFK; PDA; TB. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 30. Weight: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822349570
- ISBN
- 9780822349570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.94
€ 34.99
€ 31.94
Paperback. Is there such a thing as a 'feminist technology'? If so, what makes a technology feminist? Is it in the design process, in the thing itself, in the way it is marketed, or in the way it is used by women? This title considers these questions by examining a range of products, tools, and technologies that were specifically designed for women. Editor(s): Layne, Linda; Vostral, Sharra Louise; Boyer, Kate. Series: Women, Gender and Technology. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black & white photographs, 1 chart. BIC Classification: JFFK; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 234 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780252077203
- ISBN
- 9780252077203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.31
€ 27.99
€ 26.31
Hardback. The first systematic account of the Dirichlet space, one of the most fundamental Hilbert spaces of analytic functions. Series: Cambridge Tracts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 226 pages, 5 b/w illus. 110 exercises. BIC Classification: PBKB; PBKF; PBKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107047525
- ISBN
- 9781107047525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.80
€ 83.80
Hardback. A unified treatment that presents powerful new methods to evaluate explicitly different kinds of efficiencies. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521470292
- ISBN
- 9780521470292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.80
€ 141.80