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Science: general issues

Paperback. Shows that many of our understandings about scientific thought can be corrected once we realize just how "unnatural" science is. Quoting scientists from Aristotle to Einstein, the book argues that scientific ideas are, with rare exceptions, counter-intuitive and contrary to common sense. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 0. Weight in Grams: 170. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0003131
ISBN
9780571169726
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Cells are the basis of all life in the universe. Our bodies are made up of billions of them: a complex society that governs everything, from movement to memory and imagination. This title presents an explanation of the science that underpins our lives. It explains how our bodies function and how we derived from a single cell - the embryo. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 199 x 17. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571239122
ISBN
9780571239122
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.48

paperback. Drawing upon art, science, philosophy, and the history of culture, this title explains the origin of the machine age and traces its social results, asserting that the development of modern technology had its roots in the Middle Ages rather than the Industrial Revolution. Num Pages: 522 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; PDR; PDX; TBX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Number of pages
522
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226550275
ISBN
9780226550275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.91

Hardback. In this collection of essays, Lewis Branscomb reflects on his transition from research scientist to public official to industrial technology strategist and examines the craft and ethical values of the scientist. Series: Masters of Modern Physics. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PDA; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1210.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
American Institute of Physics United States
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563961182
ISBN
9781563961182
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 43.26

Paperback. What key knowledge would you need to start rebuilding civilisation from scratch? Once you've scavenged what you can, how do you begin producing the essentials? How do you grow food, generate power, prepare medicines, or get metal out of rocks? This book deals with these questions. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099575832
ISBN
9780099575832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 349 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Edition
2
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764312909
ISBN
9783764312909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.36

Hardcover. An examination of modern numerical techniques for compressible fluid flow, with special consideration given to astrophysical applications. Emphasis is placed on high-resolution shock-capturing finite-volume schemes based on Riemann solvers, and radiation hydrodynamics and applications are explored. Editor(s): Steiner, Oskar; Gautschy, A. Series: Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Num Pages: 510 pages, 212 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PDE; PHDF; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
1998th Edition
Number of pages
522
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540644484
ISBN
9783540644484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.85

Hardcover. Shows you how to take on complex electromagnetic problems and solve them in an accurate and efficient manner. Organized into two distinct parts, this resource first introduces you to the concepts, approaches, and numerical simulation techniques and then offers step-by-step guidance as to their practical, real-world applications. Num Pages: 408 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDE; PHK; TBJ; TJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 865.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471430629
ISBN
9780471430629
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817630553
ISBN
9780817630553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.28

Hardcover. Editor(s): Murphy, Leslie. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: PDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 231 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633219724
ISBN
9781633219724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.92
€ 132.34

Paperback. Spiders, objects of eternal human fascination, are found in many places: on the ground, in the air, and even under water. This book tells the intriguing story of how spiders evolved over 400 million years. It describes the trials and triumphs of spiders as they use silk to negotiate an ever-changing environment. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12 colour images in 8 pp. insert. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVT6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300181463
ISBN
9780300181463
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.59

Hardcover. The common language of genius: Eureka! While the roads that lead to breakthrough scientific discovery can be as varied and complex as the human mind, the moment of insight for all scientists is remarkably similar. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471402763
ISBN
9780471402763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.45

paperback. The father of string theory recounts his paradigm-shifting debate with Stephen Hawking over the nature of black holes. Num Pages: 480 pages, Integrated: 60, b/w photos. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 33. Weight in Grams: 398. Some light scuffing and shelfwear, otherwise a very good copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRF2233476
ISBN
9780316016414
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.99
€ 7.28

Paperback. In The Theoretical Minimum, the author provided a first course in classical mechanics, offering readers everything they need to start doing physics. In this book, he returns with the next challenge that every aspiring physics buff must tackle: quantum mechanics. It combines explanations, helpful dialogues, and basic exercises. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141977812
ISBN
9780141977812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. Chaos exists in systems all around us. This introduction draws in philosophy, literature, and maths to explain Chaos Theory, showing the variety of its applications in the real world, from technology to global warming, politics, and even gambling on the stock market. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 200 pages, 30 halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: PBWS; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 116 x 10. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192853783
ISBN
9780192853783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.86

Paperback. Presents scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe. This title reveals the Model dependent realism, the multi verse, the top-down theory of cosmology, and the unified M-theory. It also includes discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems. Num Pages: 256 pages, 35 colour illustrations integrated throughout. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Bantam
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553819229
ISBN
9780553819229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. Randomness and uncertainty surround everything we do. So why are we so bad at understanding them? This title reveals the psychological illusions that prevent us understanding everything from stock-picking to wine-tasting. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 16. Weight in Grams: 206.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141026473
ISBN
9780141026473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. "From this lively and personal account, we learn that we can all practice inventorship to great advantage-measured either in gold or pleasure, or perhaps both!"-From the Foreword by Walter Cronkite "Inventorship is truly the stuff from which the future will be molded. Num Pages: 256 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: KJH; PDG; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471414070
ISBN
9780471414070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.74

Paperback. From the reviews of Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations in Science and Engineering: "The book by Lapidus and Pinder is a very comprehensive, even exhaustive, survey of the subject.. [It] is unique in that it covers equally finite difference and finite element methods. "-Burrelle's. Num Pages: 678 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1068.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
678
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471359449
ISBN
9780471359449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 207.05

Paperback. Leofranc Holford-Strevens explores time measurement and the organisation of time into hours, days, months and years using a range of fascinating examples from Ancient Rome and Julius Caesar's Leap Year, to the 1920s' project for a fixed Easter. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, numerous b/w line illustrations and halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192804990
ISBN
9780192804990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

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