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Hardback. Written by twenty-five scientists telling a not-so linear story, but on the contrary, highlighting problems, gaps, and controversies. This work features chapters that present the formation and evolution of the solar system; the building of a habitable planet; prebiotic chemistry, biochemistry, and the emergence of life; and more. Editor(s): Gargaud, Muriel; Claeys, Phillipe; Lopez-Garcia, Purificacion; Martin, Herve; Montmerle, Thierry; Reisse, Jacques; Pascal, Robert. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387450827
- ISBN
- 9780387450827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.53
€ 129.53
Paperback. Offering an engaging story of the hunt for new worlds, this book examines the range of extrasolar planets that have been discovered during the past decade and looks at what can be learned about such planets by studying the bodies in our own solar system. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387449067
- ISBN
- 9780387449067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.91
€ 32.99
€ 27.91
Paperback. Written by reputable researchers, this book covers various important areas of study on Traveling Salesman Problem, including polyhedral theory for symmetric and asymmetric TSP, branch and bound, and branch and cut algorithms, probabilistic aspects of TSP, thorough computational analysis of heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms, and more. Editor(s): Gutin, Gregory; Punnen, Abraham P. Series: Combinatorial Optimization. Num Pages: 848 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387444598
- ISBN
- 9780387444598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 376.38
€ 376.38
hardcover. Provides the information in intelligent vehicle control and intelligent transportation. This book also provides detailed discussions of vehicle dynamics and ground-vehicle interactions for the modeling, simulation and control of vehicles. It reviews research achievements in the intelligent vehicle motion control and sensory field. Num Pages: 448 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387444079
- ISBN
- 9780387444079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.98
€ 251.98
Exploring Multivariate Data with the Forward Search
Atkinson, Anthony C.; Riani, Marco; Cerioli, ...
Hardback. Deals with data in which the observations are independent and in which the response is multivariate. This book discusses multivariate data from a different perspective. It discusses forward search (FS), a method using graphs to explore and model continuous multivariate data. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 648 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPH; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387408521
- ISBN
- 9780387408521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.45
€ 131.45
Hardback. A monograph devoted to Raman amplification. It includes background on Raman physics, descriptions of sub-systems and modules utilizing Raman technology, and a review of the systems. Editor(s): Islam, Mohammed N. Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences. Num Pages: 459 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJK; TTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 859.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 459
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406565
- ISBN
- 9780387406565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.43
€ 130.43
Hardback. Presents and integrates the methods of structural dynamics, structural identification, and structural control into a common framework. This book aims to create a common language between structural and control system engineers. Series: Mechanical Engineering Series. Num Pages: 419 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406497
- ISBN
- 9780387406497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 285.01
€ 285.01
Paperback. Based in part on lectures by E. Artin and E. Noether Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1991. 2nd printing 2003
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406244
- ISBN
- 9780387406244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.81
€ 80.81
Paperback. Introduces the basic concepts and methods useful in the analysis and modeling of multivariate time series data that may arise in business and economics, engineering, geophysical sciences, and other fields. This book concentrates on the time-domain analysis of multivariate time series, and assumes a background in univariate time series analysis. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406190
- ISBN
- 9780387406190
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.44
€ 68.44
Paperback. Describes the phenomena of scientific curiosity and discovery by following the story of interstellar matter. This book traces the tortuous path to acceptance of the existence of interstellar matter. It shares the thrill of discovery that motivates astronomers, the use of metaphors and modeling by scientist, and other tricks of astronomical trade. Num Pages: 320 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387406060
- ISBN
- 9780387406060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.08
€ 54.08
Geometric Methods in Inverse Problems and PDE Control
. Ed(S): Croke, Christopher B.; Lasiecka, Ire...
Hardback. This volume contains a selection of articles based on lectures delivered at the IMA 2001 Summer Program after which it is named. The articles are focused around a set of common tools used in the study of inverse coefficient and control problems for PDEs and related differential geometric problems. Editor(s): Croke, Christopher B.; Lasiecka, Irena; Uhlmann, Gunther; Vogelius, Michael S. Series: The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387405292
- ISBN
- 9780387405292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Hardback. "Theory of Finite Groups". Series: Universitext. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387405100
- ISBN
- 9780387405100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.54
€ 124.54
Hardback. An undergraduate textbook that introduces students of science and engineering to the fascinating field of optimization. It brings together the subfields of mathematical programming, variational calculus, and optimal control, thus giving students an overall view of various aspects of optimization in a single reference. Series: Texts in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387403984
- ISBN
- 9780387403984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.05
€ 105.05
Paperback. Handheld computers are powerful enough to help clinicians manage information and make medical decisions at the point of care. This guide demonstrates how to make the most of handheld computers in a medical practice. Editor(s): Strayer, Scott M.; Reynolds, Peter; Ebell, M. Num Pages: 468 pages, 633 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MF; P. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 828. A Practical Guide for Clinicians. 484 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Strayer, Scott M.; Reynolds, Peter; Ebell, M. Handheld computers are powerful enough to help clinicians manage information and make medical decisions at the point of care. This guide demonstrates how to make the most of handheld computers in a medical practice. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: MF; P. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 24. Weight: 828.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387403298
- ISBN
- 9780387403298
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.12
€ 76.12
Paperback. Reappraises conventional analyses of environmental problems using lessons from the psychosocial disciplines. This book combines the disciplines of ecology, political sociology and psychology to produce an adaptive approach to problem-solving. It contains case studies that demonstrate the practical applications of theory. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 239 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RPC; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402970
- ISBN
- 9780387402970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.63
€ 70.63
Hardback. Ideal for researchers and practitioners in statistics and industrial mathematics, this book covers the theory and practice of nonparametric estimation. It is novel in its use of maximum penalized likelihood estimation and convex minimization problem theory. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 592 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 46. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402673
- ISBN
- 9780387402673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.93
€ 260.93
Inference in Hidden Markov Models (Springer Series in Statistics)
Cappé, Olivier, Moulines, Eric, Ryden, Tobia...
Hardcover. This book is a comprehensive treatment of inference for hidden Markov models, including both algorithms and statistical theory. The book builds on recent developments, both at the foundational level and the computational level, to present a self-contained view. Series: Springer Series in Statistics. Num Pages: 670 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402642
- ISBN
- 9780387402642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 319.76
€ 319.76
Paperback. A book on the concept and applications of ranked set sampling. It describes various methods illustrated by real or simulated data for scientists and practitioners in application areas such as agriculture, forestry, sociology, ecological and environmental science, and medical studies. Series: Lecture Notes in Statistics. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402635
- ISBN
- 9780387402635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.83
€ 129.83
hardcover. Space tourism is not science fiction anymore, this title tells us, but merely a logical step in the evolution of space flight. This title describes what recreational space travel might look like, and explains the required space technology, the medical issues, astronaut training, and the possibilities of holidays to destinations far, far away. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387402130
- ISBN
- 9780387402130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 31.26
€ 35.99
€ 31.26
Hardback. In this fascinating narrative, Peter Bond provides an overview of key twentieth century unmanned missions to nearly every corner of our solar system, telling the story of the mission planners and engineers who made possible these unprecedented achievements in scientific exploration. Num Pages: 324 pages, 241 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387402123
- ISBN
- 9780387402123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.82
€ 43.99
€ 37.82
Abstraction, Refinement and Proof for Probabilistic Systems
McIver, Annabelle; Morgan, Charles Carroll
Hardback. Illustrates by example the typical steps necessary in computer science to build a mathematical model of any programming paradigm. This title presents results of a large and integrated body of research in the area of 'quantitative' program logics. Series: Monographs in Computer Science. Num Pages: 408 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387401157
- ISBN
- 9780387401157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.97
€ 201.97
Hardback. The book helps to better understand the physics of mass generation in the universe, one of the hot topics in the area of elementary particle physics. No knowledge of quantum field theory is required other than familiarity with effective Lagrangians and Feynmann diagrams. Series: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387400976
- ISBN
- 9780387400976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.10
€ 130.10
Transmission Electron Microscopy: Physics of Image Formation (Springer...
Reimer, Ludwig, Kohl, Helmut
Hardcover. This text, the standard of the field, includes an overview of such topics as the theory of image and contrast formation as well as discussion of recent progress in the field, especially in the areas of aberration corrector and energy filtering. Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences. Num Pages: 606 pages, 276 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 5th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387400938
- ISBN
- 9780387400938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.15
€ 239.15
Hardback. The book presents a detailed description of high-resolution x-ray scattering methods suitable for the investigation of the real structure of single-crystalline layers and multilayers, including structure defects in the layers and at the interfaces. Series: Advanced Texts in Physics. Num Pages: 424 pages, 389 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387400921
- ISBN
- 9780387400921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.59
€ 163.59