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New Directions in Mesoscopic Physics (towards Nanoscience)
. Ed(S): Gantmakher, V. F.; Fazio, R. (Scuola...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Erice, Sicily, Italy, from 20 July to 1 August 2002 Editor(s): Gantmakher, V. F.; Fazio, R. (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy); Imry, Yoseph. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 390 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016646
- ISBN
- 9781402016646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.38
€ 239.38
New Directions in Mesoscopic Physics (towards Nanoscience)
. Ed(S): Gantmakher, V. F.; Fazio, R. (Scuola...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Erice, Sicily, Italy, from 20 July to 1 August 2002 Editor(s): Gantmakher, V. F.; Fazio, R. (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy); Imry, Yoseph. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 390 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016653
- ISBN
- 9781402016653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 237.04
€ 237.04
Hardback. Features the proceedings of the plenary sessions of the Joint European and National Astronomical Meeting (2002). This book reflects the multi-disciplinarity and interaction that took place in the meeting. It is of interest to students and researchers alike. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016738
- ISBN
- 9781402016738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.28
€ 65.28
Explicitly Correlated Wave Functions in Chemistry and Physics
. Ed(S): Rychlewski, Jacek (Adam Mickiewicz U...
Hardback. Covering a range of methods based on explicitly correlated functions, this book discusses the theory of electron correlation and the different types of functions that can be used to solve the electronic Schrodinger equation for atoms and molecules. It also deals with the effects that go beyond the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Editor(s): Rychlewski, Jacek (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland). Series: Progress in Theoretical Chemistry & Physics. Num Pages: 578 pages, 56 black & white illustrations, 79 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHM; PNRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2004
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016745
- ISBN
- 9781402016745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.02
€ 236.02
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Kharkiv-Stary Saltov, from 26 August to 2 September 2003 Editor(s): Krupa, Jean-Claude (CNRS-IN2P3, Institut de Physique Nucleaire Orsay, Paris, France); Kulagin, Nicolay A. (Kharkiv National University for Radioelectronics, Ukraine). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; PNT; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016769
- ISBN
- 9781402016769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.05
€ 65.05
Hardback. Aims to achieve for development agencies to be assisted in ways to find more effective tools for the application of development aid. The last section of this book contains a guide for teachers to introduce astrophysics into university physics courses. It is of use to teachers in many nations. Editor(s): Wamsteker, Willem; Albrecht, Rudolf; Haubold, Hans J. Num Pages: 504 pages, 126 black & white illustrations, 21 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1069.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016813
- ISBN
- 9781402016813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.12
€ 236.12
Hardback. A collection of fifty-two papers contributed by over one hundred authors/co-authors working in the field of stellar physics research. The contributions to this proceedings are categorized into six groups: Compact Stars and High Energy Astrophysics, Binary Star Systems, Stars, Variable Stars and Cataclysmic Variables, and Galactic Astronomy. Editor(s): Cheng, Ka-Lok; Cheng, K. S.; Leung, Kam-Ching; Li, T.P. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016837
- ISBN
- 9781402016837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.68
€ 238.68
People and Forest-policy and Local Reality in Southeast Asia, the Russ...
. Ed(S): Inoue, Masataka; Isozaki, H. (Iwate ...
Hardback. A compilation of the results of strategic policy research carried out by the Forest Conservation Project of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), between 1998 and 2002. The project's main purpose was to shed light on measures to conserve biodiversity and use forests sustainably, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Editor(s): Inoue, Masataka; Isozaki, H. (Iwate University, Morioka, Japan). Series: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS; RGBL; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016844
- ISBN
- 9781402016844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.19
€ 239.19
Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times?: A Reflection on European Po...
Reuter, Lars (Centre For Bioethics, Universit...
hardcover. Suitable for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policymakers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics, this book presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 523.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402016851
- ISBN
- 9781402016851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Protection of Materials and Structures from Space Environment
. Ed(S): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Iskanderova, Zeli...
Hardback. The proceedings of ICPMSE-6 conference contain the developments in the area of the effects of the space environment on materials and structures and the ways to prevent and/or reduce them. One of the mandates of the meeting is to promote the dissemination of experimental data and experience among research organizations, and scientists. Editor(s): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Iskanderova, Zelina (Integrity Testing Laboratory Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada). Series: Space Technology Proceedings (Closed). Num Pages: 561 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 981.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 561
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016905
- ISBN
- 9781402016905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 349.71
€ 349.71
Hardback. Captures the objectives, the design of the mission and the details of the instruments carried to Mars. This book is useful for the scientists interested in participating in the exploration of Mars from graduate students to senior scientists as it provides the background information to interpret the many results now appearing from the mission. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 159 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 23 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016967
- ISBN
- 9781402016967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardback. Covers various aspects on mineral nutrition, fertilizers and pesticide management to improve agricultural production, yield and to amelioration of soil fertility. This book is useful to researchers, graduate and post-graduate students majoring in food sciences and researchers. Editor(s): Dris, Ramdane; Jain, S. Mohan. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDF; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016998
- ISBN
- 9781402016998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.35
€ 124.35
Hardback. Provides an account of the brassinosteroids, incorporating both theoretical and practical aspects. This book contains chapters that deal with the chemical structures, occurrence, synthesis, perception, signal transduction and practical applicability of the brassinosteroids and their analogs. It is useful for students and researchers. Editor(s): Hayat, Shamsul; Ahmad, Aqil. Num Pages: 246 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017100
- ISBN
- 9781402017100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.81
€ 181.81
Caribbean Tsunamis: A 500-Year History from 1498-1998 (Advances in Nat...
O'Loughlin, K.F., Lander, James F.
Hardcover. Viewing both the scientific aspects as well as potential interest by the many governments and populations likely to be affected by the hazard, this work characterizes the nature of tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea. It is aimed at tsunami and natural hazards specialists at academia and governmental institutes, policy makers, and the general public. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJ; PBH; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017179
- ISBN
- 9781402017179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.10
€ 124.10
Hardback. Trends and practices in biotechnology are reflected in the designing of more efficient bioprocesses, and in research in enzyme and fermentation technology. It is also applied in the bioconversion of agro-industrial residues into bio-utility products, in animal healthcare, and in the bioremediation and medical biotechnologies. Editor(s): Roussos, S. (Universite de Provence, ESIL/CESB, Marseille, France); Soccol, C. R. (Laboratorio de Processos Biotecnologicos, Brazil); Pandey, A. (Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Trivandrum, India); Augur, C. (Laboratoire de Microbiologie IRD, IFR-BAIM, Universite de Provence, Marseille, France). Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017186
- ISBN
- 9781402017186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.86
€ 240.86
Hardback. Meant for those interested in understanding the complexities of cell signalling and the integration of signalling networks, this book on ARF biology offers phylogenetic analysis of the ARF family, tables of the ARF GEFs and ARF GAPs, and chapters describing them. The impact of ARF proteins on cell biology and cell signalling are also discussed. Editor(s): Kahn, Richard A. Series: Proteins and Cell Regulation. Num Pages: 350 pages, 51 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017193
- ISBN
- 9781402017193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.13
€ 183.13
Hardback. Aimed at those interested in the provision of urban water, this book covers various topics that include pricing, supply cost, industrial use, subsidence, water markets, drinking water regulation, market regulation, finance, and water provider organization. It provides a survey of literature on local urban water provision and management. Editor(s): Agthe, Donald E.; Billings, R. Bruce; Buras, Nathan. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 302 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017209
- ISBN
- 9781402017209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.93
€ 181.93
Hardback. Talks about how families make end-of-life decisions. This book recounts and analyzes six cases presenting various scenarios that families face when forced to make end-of-life decisions. It is of interest to medical personnel and researchers, anthropologists, lawyers and legal academics. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MBQ; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017254
- ISBN
- 9781402017254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.17
€ 65.17
Geophysical Applications of Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic
. Ed(S): Sandham, William; Leggett, Miles
Hardback. Encompasses the diversity of geophysical applications of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and fuzzy logic (FZ). This book includes a comprehensive bibliography covering major publications in geophysical applications of ANNs and FZ. The CD-ROM contains full colour figures and searchable files, as well as short biographies of the editors. Editor(s): Sandham, William; Leggett, Miles. Series: Modern Approaches in Geophysics. Num Pages: 348 pages, 155 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2004
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017292
- ISBN
- 9781402017292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.08
€ 121.08
Hardback. Call-by-push-value is a programming language paradigm that breaks down the call-by-value and call-by-name paradigms into simple primitives. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, this monograph presents the call-by-push-value structure underlying semantics, including operational semantics, domains, possible worlds, continuations, and games. Series: Semantics Structures in Computation. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFD; UMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 733.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017308
- ISBN
- 9781402017308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.69
€ 213.69
Hardback. Turbulence theory is one of the most intriguing parts of fluid mechanics and many outstanding scientists have tried to apply their knowledge to the development of the theory and to offer useful recommendations for the solution of some practical problems. This monograph attempts to integrate many specific approaches into the unified theory. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017339
- ISBN
- 9781402017339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Hardback. Discusses the structure and properties of carbon nanotubes, polycrystalline metals, and coatings. This book is a resource on multi-scale modelling of metals, nanocomposites, MEMS materials and biomedical applications. It presents the highlights on bio-materials, MEMS, and the multi-scale methods such as molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo. Editor(s): Harik, Vasyl; Salas, Manuel D. Series: ICASE / LaRC Interdisciplinary Series in Science and Engineering (Closed). Num Pages: 247 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; TCB; TGM; TJFD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017353
- ISBN
- 9781402017353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.22
€ 185.22
Hardback. Cell signalling lies at the heart of many biological processes and is the focus of intense research interest. This volume concentrates on 'simple organisms' where the elements of those signalling systems first evolved. It highlights the potential for manipulating signalling pathways for therapeutic intervention. Editor(s): Fairweather, Ian. Num Pages: 420 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017391
- ISBN
- 9781402017391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.92
€ 234.92
Hardcover. Takes you to the "classical academy of shamanism," Siberian tribal spirituality that gave birth to the expression "shamanism." This volume describes the various aspects of Siberian shamanism: ideology, ritual, mythology, spiritual pantheon, and paraphernalia. Num Pages: 371 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPJ; HR; JFC; PSXE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017407
- ISBN
- 9781402017407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 265.47
€ 265.47