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Paperback. Artificial Life is the brainchild of scientists who view self-replicating computer programs - such as computer viruses - as new forms of life. This book looks at the social and simulated worlds of Artificial Life - primarily at the Santa Fe Institute, a well-known center for studies in the sciences of complexity. Num Pages: 330 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520208001
- ISBN
- 9780520208001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.47
€ 35.99
€ 26.47
Paperback. In 1500 few Europeans regarded nature as a subject worthy of inquiry. Yet years later the first museums of natural history had appeared in Italy, dedicated to the marvels of nature. Drawing on archives of visitors' books, letters, and pleas for patronage, this title reconstructs the lost social world of Renaissance and Baroque museums. Series: Studies on the History of Society & Culture. Num Pages: 449 pages, 30 b&w reproductions, 1 map, 6 museum floor plans, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; GM; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; P; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 640.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520205086
- ISBN
- 9780520205086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.19
€ 38.99
€ 28.19
Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520200944
- ISBN
- 9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.74€ 79.12
€ 103.74
€ 79.12
Hardcover. The Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley, California, was the birthplace of particle accelerators, radioisotopes, and modern big science. This title presents the laboratory's history. It helps you learn how Ernest Lawrence used local and national technological, economic, and manpower resources to build the cyclotron. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520064263
- ISBN
- 9780520064263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.37€ 53.22
€ 68.37
€ 53.22
Paperback. Offers an account of Indonesian agricultural history, covering the period of Dutch control, from 1619 to 1942. Drawing on ecology, sociology, and economics, this book provides a description of the most crucial dilemma in contemporary Indonesia. Num Pages: 196 pages, 5tabs.2ch.7M. BIC Classification: 1FMN; RNC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 36.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520004597
- ISBN
- 9780520004597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.89
€ 33.99
€ 24.89
Paperback. Transport Phenomena Second Edition W.J. Beek K.M.K. Muttzall J.W. van Heuven Momentum, heat and mass transport phenomena can be found everywhere in nature. A solid understanding of the principles of these processes is essential for chemical and process engineers. Num Pages: 342 pages, line drawings, 4 in colour, index. BIC Classification: PNRW; TDC; TGMF3; THN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999904
- ISBN
- 9780471999904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 110.44
€ 110.44
Hardback. This text focuses strongly on the concepts (as opposed to a very mathematical treatment) of transport phenomena. It offers an alternative approach to the Bird Stewart and Lightfoot book, which has been the classic since 1960. Num Pages: 342 pages, line drawings, 4 in colour, index. BIC Classification: PNRW; TDC; TGMF3; THN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999775
- ISBN
- 9780471999775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 429.95
€ 429.95
Hardback. A metallocene is an organometallic compound, in which the aromatic ring is attached to a metal atom. This is Volume 2 of a 2-volume book that provides an overview of metallocene catalysts and metallocene-based polyolefins giving comprehensive coverage to all areas of metallocene technology. Series: Wiley Series in Polymer Science. Num Pages: 598 pages, tables, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNND; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 38. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999126
- ISBN
- 9780471999126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 696.10
€ 696.10
Hardback. A metallocene is an organometallic compound, in which the aromatic ring is attached to a metal atom. This is Volume 1 of a 2-volume book that provides an overview of metallocene catalysts and metallocene-based polyolefins giving comprehensive coverage to all areas of metallocene technology. Series: Wiley Series in Polymer Science. Num Pages: 556 pages, tables, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNND; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999119
- ISBN
- 9780471999119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 701.11
€ 701.11
Hardback. Discovered early this century, Grignard reagents remain the most widely--used organometallic compounds. Recent years have seen a steady stream of developments in such areas as the nature of the reagents, the mechanisms by which they react, useful reaction chemistry, and even new types of Grignard reagents. Editor(s): Richey, H. G. Num Pages: 434 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PNF; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 195 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999089
- ISBN
- 9780471999089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 738.80
€ 738.80
Hardback. Genetic algorithms (GA) and evolution strategies (ES) are relatively new stochastic based techniques for solving engineering problems on computers. GA and ES are based on a loose biological analogy: evolutionary theory (mutation, crossover, selection, survival of the fittest). Editor(s): Miettinen, K.; Neittaanmaki, Pekka; Makela, M. M.; Periaux, Jacques. Num Pages: 500 pages, references. BIC Classification: PBWH; TBJ; TGB; UYAM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999027
- ISBN
- 9780471999027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 298.13
€ 298.13
Paperback. This volume concentrates on the performance capabilities of instrumentation. This approach reflects the increasing emphasis on quality assurance and reliability of results and the increasing automation of machines. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants) Aeo. Num Pages: 336 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999010
- ISBN
- 9780471999010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.79
€ 104.79
Paperback. Relativity forms a core part of the physics curriculum. This introductory book offers a concise treatment of relativity, starting with Galilean transformations and the uses of relativity in Newtonian mechanics. Num Pages: 240 pages, index. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998969
- ISBN
- 9780471998969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.23
€ 75.23
Hardback. This work is a guide to the principles behind sensitivity analysis. It suggests suitable methods for particular types of problem, which allows a greater understanding of the entire causal assessment chain. This makes the impact of source uncertainties and framing assumptions more transparent. Editor(s): Saltelli, A.; Chan, K.; Scott, E. M. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998921
- ISBN
- 9780471998921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.90
€ 188.90
Hardback. Multilevel modelling facilitates the analysis of hierarchical data where observations may be nested within higher levels of classification. In health care research, for example, a study may be undertaken to determine the variability of patient outcomes where these also vary by hospital or health care region. Editor(s): Leyland, A. H.; Goldstein, Harvey. Series: Wiley Series in Probability & Statistics: Applied Probability & Statistics Section. Num Pages: 246 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998907
- ISBN
- 9780471998907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.09
€ 175.09
Paperback. This title endeavours not only to introduce the fundamentals of the discipline to a broader, undergraduate-level audience but also to apply itself to the concerns of practicing engineers as they design, analyse, and construct industrial equipment. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998143
- ISBN
- 9780471998143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.20
€ 141.20
Paperback. Humanless space exploration, as in the use of Rover in exploring Mars, has demonstrated the importance of human-computer communications. This book provides a comprehensive look at 'general automata' as a method of establishing the fundamentals for communication in human-computer systems (HCS). Series: Practitioners. Num Pages: 282 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJF; UYQE; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998136
- ISBN
- 9780471998136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.26
€ 97.26
Hardback. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state--of--the--art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 28
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471997986
- ISBN
- 9780471997986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 395.10
€ 395.10
Paperback. Teaches students to use the language of sythesis directly (utilizing the grammar of synthon and disconnection) rather than translating it into that of organic chemistry. Num Pages: 285 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471996125
- ISBN
- 9780471996125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.40
€ 73.40
Hardback. Biofilms are formed by microorganisms growing on surfaces and comprise a series of microcolonies interspersed with spaces through which fluids and other microorganisms move. This book focuses on medical biofilms, covering information on the problems of biofilms, how to detect them and how to control their presence. Editor(s): Jass, Jana; Surman, Susanne; Walker, James. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988670
- ISBN
- 9780471988670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.94
€ 207.94