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Hardback. Defends a non-reductionist philosophy and applies it to a variety of problems in the brain sciences. This book tackles such questions as why the brain is folded, and why animals have as many limbs as they do, explaining how these relate to principles of network optimality. It also describes how most natural language words are vague. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011764
- ISBN
- 9781402011764
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Condition: New
€ 200.81
€ 200.81
Solar System History from Isotopic Signatures of Volatile Elements
. Ed(S): Encrenaz, Therese; Owen, Tobias; Rob...
Hardback. Proceedings of an ISSI Workshop, 14-18 January 2002, Bern, Switzerland Editor(s): Encrenaz, Therese; Owen, Tobias; Robert, Francois; Kallenbach, Reinald (International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland); Geiss, Johannes (International Space Science Institute (ISSI), Bern, Switzerland); Mauersberger, Konrad (Max-Planck-Institu t fur Kernphysik, Heidelberg, Germany); Owen, Tobias. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 427 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 892.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Space Science Reviews journal, Vol
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011771
- ISBN
- 9781402011771
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Condition: New
€ 197.03
€ 197.03
Hardback. Offers a review of how astronomical information handling evolved in the course of the 20th century, and especially during its second half. This title is suitable for researchers, teachers, editors, publishers, librarians, computer scientists, sociologists of science, and research planners and strategists, and project managers. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 310 pages, Illustrations, maps, col. ports. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB; UNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160. Weight in Grams: 699.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011788
- ISBN
- 9781402011788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37
Hardback. Links neural physiology and neural network theory with cognition and instructional practice. This book provides examples of scientifically-based research in education as a guide for science and math educators and graduate students. It can be used in graduate-level courses in science education and in-service courses for science teachers. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; MJN; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011801
- ISBN
- 9781402011801
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Condition: New
€ 200.03
€ 200.03
The Evolution of Galaxies. III - From Simple Approaches to Self-consis...
. Ed(S): Hensler, G.; Stasinska, Grazyna; Har...
Hardback. Observational windows at ultraviolet, infrared and millimetric wavelengths have revealed that galaxies contain a wealth of components: very hot gas, atomic hydrogen, molecules, dust, and dark matter. Three Euroconferences were planned to punctuate this fresh epoch in galactic research. This book contains the proceedings of the third conference. Editor(s): Hensler, G.; Stasinska, Grazyna; Harfst, S. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany); Kroupa, P. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany); Theis, C. (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Kiel, Germany). Num Pages: 686 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1155.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, 28
- Number of pages
- 686
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011825
- ISBN
- 9781402011825
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Condition: New
€ 255.48
€ 255.48
Hardback. Proceedings from the 2003 International Workshop on Multi-Robot Systems Editor(s): Schultz, Alan C.; Parker, Lynne E.; Schneider, Frank E. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 638.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011856
- ISBN
- 9781402011856
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Condition: New
€ 200.26
€ 200.26
Hardback. Gives information about the various advances of optimization in telecommunications, supply chain management, auto manufacturing, aerospace engineering, power industry, air traffic management, complexity and others. This book is suitable for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students as well as research workers and practitioners. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M.; Korotkikh, Victor. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PBW; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1490.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011870
- ISBN
- 9781402011870
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Condition: New
€ 200.93
€ 200.93
Hardback. Jesuits established a large number of astronomical, geophysical and meteorological observatories during the 17th and 18th centuries and again during the 19th and 20th centuries throughout the world. During the 17th and 18th centuries Jesuits were the first western scientists to enter into contact with China and India. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 386 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HRCC7; PGG; RBG; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 386
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011894
- ISBN
- 9781402011894
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Condition: New
€ 251.79
€ 251.79
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Trento, Italy, 21-26 September 2002 Editor(s): Pavesi, Lorenzo; Gaponenko, Sergey V.; Dal Negro, Luca. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011931
- ISBN
- 9781402011931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.51
€ 137.51
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Trento, Italy, 21-26 September 2002 Editor(s): Pavesi, Lorenzo; Gaponenko, Sergey V.; Dal Negro, Luca. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 496 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011948
- ISBN
- 9781402011948
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Condition: New
€ 134.87
€ 134.87
Material Research in Atomic Scale by Mossbauer Spectroscopy
. Ed(S): Mashlan, Miroslav; Miglierini, Marce...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Smolenice, Slovak Republic, 1-6 June 2002 Editor(s): Mashlan, Miroslav; Miglierini, Marcel; Schaaf, Peter. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011962
- ISBN
- 9781402011962
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Condition: New
€ 74.21
€ 74.21
Material Research in Atomic Scale by Mossbauer Spectroscopy
. Ed(S): Mashlan, Miroslav; Miglierini, Marce...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Smolenice, Slovak Republic, 1-6 June 2002 Editor(s): Mashlan, Miroslav; Miglierini, Marcel; Schaaf, Peter. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011979
- ISBN
- 9781402011979
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Condition: New
€ 71.63
€ 71.63
Hardback. Follows up a seminal meeting, presenting reports on progress made with recommendations made there. This volume reports on the development of pilot projects and on the organization of an international organization. Editor(s): Lieth, Helmut; Mochtchenko, Marina. Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012020
- ISBN
- 9781402012020
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Condition: New
€ 257.08
€ 257.08
Hardback. Tells the tale of thin cell layer culture systems (TCLs). This book offers an inquiry into the cellular, biochemical, and genetic processes that allow for the development of a TCL into various organ types. It outlines the methodologies and rationale behind the TCL-organogenesis-developmental sequel. It is intended for plant and cell biologists. Editor(s): Nhut, Duong Tan; Kiem Tran Thanh Van; Thorpe, Trevor T.A.; B., Van Le. Num Pages: 517 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 517
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012075
- ISBN
- 9781402012075
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Condition: New
€ 253.53
€ 253.53
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Pisa, Italy, 24 June-4 July 2002 Editor(s): Barsanti, L.; Evangelista, Valtere; Gualtieri, Paolo; Passarelli, Vincenzo; Vestri, S. (CNR Institute of Biophysics, Pisa, Italy). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012112
- ISBN
- 9781402012112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.92
€ 381.92
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Pisa, Italy, 24 June-4 July 2002 Editor(s): Barsanti, L.; Evangelista, Valtere; Gualtieri, Paolo; Passarelli, B.; Vestri, S. (CNR Institute of Biophysics, Pisa, Italy). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 553 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 553
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012129
- ISBN
- 9781402012129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 378.18
€ 378.18
Hardback. Provides both the basic backgrounds for the novice modeler and a useful reference for experienced modelers. This work represents the exploitation of mathematical tools and methods to solve large optimization models with contributions from European companies and Universities. It is suitable for students, researchers and practitioners. Editor(s): Ciriani, Tito A.; Fasano, G. (Alenia Spazio SpA, Turin, Italy); Gliozzi, Stefano (IBM Italia, Rome, Italy); Tadei, Roberto. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PBW; TTDS; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012181
- ISBN
- 9781402012181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 380.15
€ 380.15
Hardback. Composed of the research and expository papers by the participants of the International Workshop "Groups, Rings, Lie and Hopf Algebras", which was held at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NF, Canada. This work is suitable for researchers, graduate and senior undergraduate students in mathematics and its applications. Editor(s): Bahturin, Yuri. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012204
- ISBN
- 9781402012204
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Condition: New
€ 71.82
€ 71.82
Hardcover. Emphasizes the importance of ionic strength in measuring enzyme pH optima and provides a computer program for the calculation of buffers of defined ionic strength. This work features a section on three-phase partitioning, including the research findings on the use of t-butanol to inhibit enzymes and minimise homogenisation artefacts. Series: Focus on Structural Biology. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526. Series: Focus on Structural Biology. 266 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Emphasizes the importance of ionic strength in measuring enzyme pH optima and provides a computer program for the calculation of buffers of defined ionic strength. This work features a section on three-phase partitioning, including the research findings on the use of t-butanol to inhibit enzymes and minimise homogenisation artefacts. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSBC. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 22. Weight: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012242
- ISBN
- 9781402012242
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Condition: New
€ 132.94
€ 132.94
Virus and Virus-Like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Loebenstein, G.; Thottappilly, G. (M...
Hardback. A comprehensive book on the impact of virus diseases on the major crops in developing countries. It focuses on the important crops that include inter alia, geographical distribution, the viruses - symptoms, damage, detection - a description of the viruses concerned, and present and future ways for their control. Editor(s): Loebenstein, G.; Thottappilly, G. (Mahyco Research Foundation, Hyderabad, India). Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 800 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012303
- ISBN
- 9781402012303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.04
€ 257.04
Hardback. Consists of about 25 essays dealing with the environmental knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside of the US and Europe. This book includes articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Indian, Thai, and Andean views of nature and the environment. It addresses the connections between nature and culture. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; RNC; TQ; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012358
- ISBN
- 9781402012358
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Condition: New
€ 380.87
€ 380.87
Hardback. Papers submitted by Participants at the Conference "Science and the Sustainable Management of Shallow Tropical Waters" held at Kenya Wildlife Services Training Institute, Naivasha, Kenya, 11-16 April 1999, together with those from additional studies on the lake Editor(s): Harper, David A. T.; Boar, R. (University of East Anglia); Everard, Mark; Hickley, P. (The Environment Agency, Kidderminster). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; PSAF; PSP; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012365
- ISBN
- 9781402012365
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Condition: New
€ 134.09
€ 134.09
Maximising the Use of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William...
Hardback. Report of an FAO/IAEA Technical Expert Meeting held in Rome, 13-15 March 2001 Editor(s): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012372
- ISBN
- 9781402012372
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Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Delft, The Netherlands from 2 to 4 June 2002 Editor(s): Nazarov, Yuli V. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 524 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHF; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012396
- ISBN
- 9781402012396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.33
€ 138.33