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Hardback. Offers a comparative review of spin electronics ("spintronics") research and development activities in the US, Japan, and Western Europe. This book covers materials, fabrication and characterization of magnetic nanostructures, magnetism and spin control in magnetic nanostructures, magneto-optical properties of semiconductors, and magneto devices. Editor(s): Awschalom, David D.; Buhrman, Robert A. (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA); Daughton, James M. (NVE Corporation, Eden prairie, MN, USA); Molnar, Stephan von (Center for Materials Research and Technology, Florida State University); Roukes, Michael Lee (Condensed Matter Physics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA). Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RBX; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018022
- ISBN
- 9781402018022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Hardback. Integrated assessment of running waters is the focal point of the European Water Framework Directive. This book provides insight into principles and methodologies of river assessment - from the definition of reference conditions and river typologies to specific problems such as the most appropriate taxonomic resolution and software applications. Editor(s): Hering, Daniel; Verdonschot, Piet F. M.; Moog, Otto; Sandin, Leonard. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1029.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018046
- ISBN
- 9781402018046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.44
€ 184.44
Hardback. A monograph on the theory of relativity applied to rotating frames. Discussing their opinions on the main subjects in this field, the authors aim to give the reader an insight into this research field as well as a direct comparison of the various viewpoints on the most controversial and interesting topics. Editor(s): Rizzi, G.; Ruggiero, M. L. (Politecnico di Torino and Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare). Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 479 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 883.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 479
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018053
- ISBN
- 9781402018053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.97
€ 234.97
hardcover. Formulates dynamic models of robot interaction with different kinds of environment, from pure geometrical constraints to complex dynamic environments. This book is of interest to engineers working in research and development in robotics and automation and to both graduate and postgraduate students. Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018091
- ISBN
- 9781402018091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.81
€ 181.81
Hardback. Examines the astrobiological origins of life and the emergence of biodiversity in extreme environments. In this title, the coverage includes extremophiles: microbes living in hostile conditions of high temperature, psychrophilic, UV radiation, and halophilic environments. It also discusses the origin and history of Martian water. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 709 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1246.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 709
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018138
- ISBN
- 9781402018138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.24
€ 239.24
Hardback. Provides an understanding of the scattered and filtered solar UV environment, the techniques to measure this radiation and the resulting UV exposures to humans. This book intends to quantify, understand and provide information on the effects of filtered and scattered UV light. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018190
- ISBN
- 9781402018190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
The Senses of Fish. Adaptations for the Reception of Natural Stimuli.
. Ed(S): Emde, Gerhard Von Der; Mogdans, Joac...
Hardback. During evolution, the senses of fish have adapted to the physical conditions of the environment in which different species live. This book contains examples of adaptation and refinement for six sensory systems. It demonstrates the impressive capability of fish sensory systems to effectively overcome physical problems imposed by the environment. Editor(s): Emde, Gerhard von der; Mogdans, Joachim; Kapoor, B. G. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018206
- ISBN
- 9781402018206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.64
€ 184.64
The Rational Spirit in Modern Continuum Mechanics. Essays and Papers D...
. Ed(S): Chi-Sing, Man; Fosdick, Roger L.
Hardback. Clifford A Truesdell (1919-2000) was the main architect for the renaissance of rational continuum mechanics since the middle of the 20th century. This collection of 42 essays and research papers pays tribute to this man. It is aimed at applied mathematicians, research scientists and engineers, as well as historians of science. Editor(s): Chi-Sing, Man; Fosdick, Roger L. Series: Text, Speech and Language Technology. Num Pages: 851 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1655.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 851
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018282
- ISBN
- 9781402018282
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.28
€ 188.28
Hardback. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Domain Theory, Sichuan, China, October 2001 Editor(s): Zhang, Guo-Qiang (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA); Lawson, J.A.; Liu, Ying Ming; Luo, M-.K. Series: Semantics Structures in Computation. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBCD; UM; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018329
- ISBN
- 9781402018329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.06
€ 181.06
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Cambridge, UK, from 9 to 20 September 2002 Editor(s): Greenlees, J.P.C. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018336
- ISBN
- 9781402018336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.56
€ 270.56
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Cambridge, UK, from 9 to 20 September 2002 Editor(s): Greenlees, J.P.C. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018343
- ISBN
- 9781402018343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 268.15
€ 268.15
New Trends in Integrability and Partial Solvability
. Ed(S): Shabat, A. B.; Gonzalez-Lopez, A.; M...
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Cadiz, Spain, from 12 to 16 June 2002 Editor(s): Shabat, A. B.; Gonzalez-Lopez, A.; Manas, M.; Alonso, L. Martinez; Rodriguez, M. A. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018350
- ISBN
- 9781402018350
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.96
€ 237.96
New Trends in Integrability and Partial Solvability
. Ed(S): Shabat, A. B.; Gonzalez-Lopez, A.; M...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Cadiz, Spain, from 12 to 16 June 2002 Editor(s): Shabat, A. B.; Gonzalez-Lopez, A.; Manas, M.; Alonso, L. Martinez; Rodriguez, M. A. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018367
- ISBN
- 9781402018367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.59
€ 232.59
Paperback. Describes the applications of RBF technology as practised in two continents. This book aims to show that RBF is a low-cost and efficient alternative water treatment process for drinking-water applications. It is aimed at researchers interested in riverbank filtration, drinking-water and water quality working. Editor(s): Ray, C. (University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA); Melin, Gina; Linsky, Ronald B. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018381
- ISBN
- 9781402018381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardback. Dark Earths are a testament to vanished civilizations of the Amazon Basin, but may also answer how large societies could sustain intensive agriculture in an environment of infertile soils. This book examines their origin, properties, and management. Editor(s): Lehmann, Johannes; Kern, Dirse C. (Museu Goeldi, Brazil); Glaser, Bruno; Woods, William I. (University of Southern Illinois, USA). Num Pages: 505 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018398
- ISBN
- 9781402018398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 400.60
€ 400.60
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Rhodes, Greece from 6 to 15 September 2002 Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 548 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018473
- ISBN
- 9781402018473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. How can educators bridge the gap between 'big' ideas about teaching students to think and educational practice? This book addresses this question. It looks at science instruction with regard to two sets of explicit goals: one set refers to teaching science concepts and the second set refers to teaching higher order thinking. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 22
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018527
- ISBN
- 9781402018527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.86
€ 123.86
Paperback. How can educators bridge the gap between 'big' ideas about teaching students to think and educational practice? This book addresses this question by a unique combination of theory, field experience and elaborate educational research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 22
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018534
- ISBN
- 9781402018534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.51
€ 121.51
IUTAM Symposium on Multiscale Modeling and Characterization of Elastic...
. Ed(S): Ahzi, S.; Cherkaoui, M.; Khaleel, M....
Hardback. Focuses on topics related to deformation and failure in metals, alloys, intermetallics and polymers including: experimental techniques, deformation and failure mechanisms, dislocation-based modeling, microscopic-macroscopic averaging schemes, application to forming processes and to phase transformation, and computational advances. Editor(s): Ahzi, S.; Cherkaoui, M.; Khaleel, M.A.; Zbib, H. M.; Zikry, M.A.; LaMatina, B. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 448 pages, 206 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018619
- ISBN
- 9781402018619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.91
€ 183.91
Paperback. Covers the fields of origin, evolution and phylogenesis from prokaryotic to eukaryotic cells. This book reviews the three kingdoms of life (Archea, Eubacteria and Eukarya) from molecular evolutionary levels to ecological aspects in enigmatic habitats, including general reviews of puzzling pro-and eukaryotic organisms and their domains. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 687 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZMP; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 987.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 687
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018633
- ISBN
- 9781402018633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.96
€ 242.96
Hardcover. Deals with photosynthesis and growth of plants/crops from an environmental engineering and environmental physics point of view. This book applies and discusses a theory to CO2 diffusion or photosynthesis of a single leaf, a plant, plant community and forests. It is of interest to horticulturists, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and others. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018657
- ISBN
- 9781402018657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.45
€ 121.45
Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian and Mediterranean Seas
. Ed(S): Dumont, Henri J.; Shiganova, Tamara ...
Hardback. The Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas, the rivers and canals that connect them, and the enormous volume of shipping in the region, represent a conduit for aquatic invasion. This book provides an overview of jelly invasions in the Ponto-Caspian which have affected local ecosystems since the early 1980s. Editor(s): Dumont, Henri J.; Shiganova, Tamara A.; Niermann, Ulrich. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018664
- ISBN
- 9781402018664
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.62
€ 186.62
Hardback. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium, Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, Dallas, Texas, and Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA, May 18-22, 2003 Editor(s): Wang, Zeng-Yu (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Mian, Rouf (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Sledge, Mary (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Barker, Reed E. Series: Developments in Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 397 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018671
- ISBN
- 9781402018671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.89
€ 234.89
Hardback. Suitable for those interested in a review of the field of bioethics. This book presents a comprehensive survey of bioethics. It contains essays that outline areas where future research is needed. It identifies potential areas for collaboration between traditional philosophers and bioethicists. Editor(s): Khushf, George. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 570 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 38. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018701
- ISBN
- 9781402018701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 376.73
€ 376.73