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Hardback. Reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. This book throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. Editor(s): Pumain, Denise. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; KJU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041266
- ISBN
- 9781402041266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
hardcover. Actuating materials hold a promise for fast-spreading applications in smart structures and active control systems, and have attracted attention from scientists of both mechanics and materials sciences communities. This book summarizes the research findings as an outcome from the IUTAM Symposium 'Mechanics and Reliability of Actuating Materials'. Editor(s): Yang, Wei. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402041303
- ISBN
- 9781402041303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.46
€ 120.46
Hardback. Parallel robots are closed-loop mechanisms presenting good performances in terms of accuracy, velocity, rigidity and ability to manipulate large loads. This book presents a synthesis of the results on the possible mechanical architectures, analysis and synthesis of this type of mechanism. It is intended for students, researchers and engineers. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 812.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041327
- ISBN
- 9781402041327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.94
€ 213.94
Natural Fullerenes and Related Structures of Elemental Carbon
Frans J.M. (University Of New Mexico) . Ed(S)...
Hardback. Provides a summary of the state of knowledge on natural fullerenes occurrences and the laboratory techniques used to determine their presence at low concentration in rock samples. This book demonstrates that natural fullerenes exist and should be searched for in places not yet considered such as carbon-containing deep-seated crustal rocks. Editor(s): Rietmeijer, Frans J.M. (University of New Mexico). Series: Developments in Fullerene Science. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041341
- ISBN
- 9781402041341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.57
€ 186.57
IUTAM Symposium on One Hundred Years of Boundary Layer Research
. Ed(S): Meier, G. E. A.; Sreenivasan, K.R.; ...
Hardback. Presents a collection of articles covering Boundary Layer research. This book covers such topics as: classification, definition and mathematics of boundary layers; instability of boundary layers and transition; boundary layers control; turbulent boundary layers; numerical treatment and boundary layer modelling; special effects in boundary layers. Editor(s): Meier, G. E. A.; Sreenivasan, K.R.; Heinemann, Hans-Joachim. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 505 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1016.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041495
- ISBN
- 9781402041495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.75
€ 183.75
hardcover. Explores how theories in ecology elucidate the processes of invasion, while also examining how specific invasions inform ecological theory. This title describes example invaders in all major groups of organisms and from a number of regions around the globe. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402041570
- ISBN
- 9781402041570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.16
€ 239.16
Paperback. Explores how theories in ecology elucidate the processes of invasion, while also examining how specific invasions inform ecological theory. This title describes example invaders in various major groups of organisms and from a number of regions around the globe. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041587
- ISBN
- 9781402041587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 270.36
€ 270.36
Iutam Symposium on Vibration Control of Nonlinear Mechanisms and Struc...
. Ed(S): Ulbrich, H. (Technical University, M...
Hardback. Contains papers presented at the IUTAM Symposium on Vibration Control of Nonlinear Mechanism and Structures, held in Munich. This book is intended to be used by researchers, engineers and advanced students interested in the field of vibration control. Editor(s): Ulbrich, H. (Technical University, Munich); Gunthner, W. (Technical University, Munich). Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 421 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041600
- ISBN
- 9781402041600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.07
€ 183.07
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Frontiers in Planar Lightwave Circuit Technology, Ottawa, Canada, September 21-25, 2004 Editor(s): Janz, Siegfried; Ctyroky, Jiri; Tanev, Stoyan. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041648
- ISBN
- 9781402041648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.65
€ 237.65
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Frontiers in Planar Lightwave Circuit Technology, Ottawa, Canada, September 21-25, 2004 Editor(s): Janz, Siegfried; Ctyroky, Jiri; Tanev, Stoyan. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041655
- ISBN
- 9781402041655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 235.30
€ 235.30
Scientific and Technical Issues in the Management of Spent Fuel of Dec...
. Ed(S): Sarkisov, Ashot; Clos, Alain Tournyo...
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Scientific and Technical Issues in the Management of Spent Fuel of Decommissioned Nuclear Submarines, held in Moscow, Russia, September 22-24, 2004. Editor(s): Sarkisov, Ashot; Clos, Alain Tournyol du. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041716
- ISBN
- 9781402041716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 353.04
€ 353.04
Scientific and Technical Issues in the Management of Spent Fuel of Dec...
. Ed(S): Sarkisov, Ashot; Clos, Alain Tournyo...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Scientific and Technical Issues in the Management of Spent Fuel of Decommissioned Nuclear Submarines, held in Moscow, Russia, September 22-24, 2004 Editor(s): Sarkisov, Ashot; Clos, Alain Tournyol du. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041723
- ISBN
- 9781402041723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 350.58
€ 350.58
Walsh Equiconvergence of Complex Interpolating Polynomials
Jakimovski, Amnon; Sharma, Ambikeshwar; Szaba...
Hardback. A collection of the various old and new results, centered around the following simple observation of J L Walsh. This book is particularly useful for researchers in approximation and interpolation theory. Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041747
- ISBN
- 9781402041747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.12
€ 68.12
hardcover. Presents and discusses the advanced research works on elementary vortices and related problems at the IUTAM Symposium in Kyoto, Japan, 26-28 October 2004. This book covers topics such as vortex dynamics, coherent structures, chaotic advection and mixing, statistical properties of turbulence, rotating and stratified turbulence, and more. Editor(s): Kida, Shigeo. Series: Fluid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402041808
- ISBN
- 9781402041808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.57
€ 182.57
Hardback. Quantitative ecological risk assessment is widely used in different contexts. Our understanding of the principal mechanisms that drive the biogeochemical food webs allows us to present a quantitative ecological risk assessment and to propose technological solutions for management of various ERA enterprises. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041822
- ISBN
- 9781402041822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.73
€ 240.73
Hardback. Brings together 25 peer reviewed articles on technical, socio-economic, environmental and policy aspects of flood risk management. This book is suitable for the engineers, scientists, planners, policy-makers, researchers, insurance industry and all the practitioners involved in flood risk management. Editor(s): Begum, Selina (Environment Agency); Stive, Marcel J.F. (Delft University of Technology); Hall, Jim W. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 550 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFC; RNF; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041990
- ISBN
- 9781402041990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
Hardback. Revises the taxonomy, nomenclature, and ecology of various nominal species of spathidiids and shows that spathidiid diversity has been greatly underestimated. This title describes and figures each species in detail. It provides two identification keys. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 500 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042102
- ISBN
- 9781402042102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.39
€ 241.39
Comparison of the Dynamical Evolution of Planetary Systems
. Ed(S): Dvorak, Rudolf; Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio
Hardback. Covers a range of subjects, covering the developments in Celestial Mechanics from the theoretical point of nonlinear dynamical systems to the application to real problems. This volume is useful for astronomers and mathematicians interested in Hamiltonian mechanics and in the dynamics of planetary systems. Editor(s): Dvorak, Rudolf; Ferraz-Mello, Sylvio. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHR; PHVB; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042188
- ISBN
- 9781402042188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.46
€ 186.46
Hardback. Bionanotechnology is the key integrative technology of the 21st century and aims to use the knowledge, gathered from the natural construction of cellular systems, for the advancement of science and engineering. This book surveys engineering design principles of biomolecular nanodevices, prototype nanodevices based on redox proteins, and more. Editor(s): Renugopalakrishnan, V.; Lewis, Randy V. (University of Wyoming). Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042195
- ISBN
- 9781402042195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.91
€ 237.91
Hardback. Formal methods are a robust approach for problem solving. It is based on logic and algebraic methods where problems can be formulated in a way that can help to find an appropriate solution. This book shows the basic concepts of formal methods and highlights modern modifications and enhancements, providing a problem solving tool. Editor(s): Gabber, Hossam A. (Okayama University). Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042225
- ISBN
- 9781402042225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.38
€ 119.38
Hardcover. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704. Reflections on Methods and Finitude. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. 396 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAD. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042409
- ISBN
- 9781402042409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.44
€ 239.44
Hardback. The distinction between the contexts of discovery and justification has left a turbulent wake in the philosophy of science. This book recognizes the need to re-open the debate about the nature, development, and significance of the context distinction, about its merits and flaws. Editor(s): Schickore, Jutta; Steinle, Friedrich. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 251 pages, 1 fig. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042508
- ISBN
- 9781402042508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.66
€ 119.66
Hardback. Shows how to relax the extreme design constraints in analog circuits, allowing the realization of high-precision systems even with low-performance components. This title studies the M/2+M sub-binary digital-to-analog converter, and describes the use of this in conjunction with a successive approximations algorithm for digital compensation. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042522
- ISBN
- 9781402042522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.78
€ 185.78
Hardback. Summarizes the advances made in the biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology of the enzyme known as Photosystem I, the light-induced plastocyanin: ferredoxin oxidoreductase. Editor(s): Golbeck, John H. (The Pennsylvania State University). Series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration. Num Pages: 744 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042553
- ISBN
- 9781402042553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 355.78
€ 355.78