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Science: general issues

Paperback. A personal and transformative journey into mechanical intricacy and philosophical inquiry. Num Pages: 155 pages, 25 drawings. BIC Classification: PD; WGCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
155
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874517552
ISBN
9780874517552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.44

Paperback. A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of the Indian subcontinent: William Lambton and George Everest. Num Pages: 226 pages, 16 b/w plates (16pp), (+ maps & diagrams). BIC Classification: 1FKAH; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; PDZ; TNCB; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 168. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0001852
ISBN
9780006531234
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Breaking down the complicated concepts of speed, acceleration, torque, fluid mechanics, and surface physics, this book provides an introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing. It also explores how the spectrum, reflection, and polarization of light lead sailors to 'see' wind on the water. Num Pages: 296 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781420073768
ISBN
9781420073768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.61

Paperback. In Oppositions and Paradoxes, John L. Bell uses conceptual puzzles and paradoxes as a window into fundamental concepts of mathematics and physics.

Num Pages: 170 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Broadview Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781554813025
ISBN
9781554813025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.54

Paperback. Galileo is aptly known as 'the father of modern science'. But there is much more to him than his well-known discoveries in physics and astronomy, and his infamous clash with the Catholic church. John Heilbron's wonderfully rounded new biography presents a multi-talented but difficult man - writer, philosopher, scientist, musician, and artist. Num Pages: 528 pages, 60 black and white line drawings and 1 16pp plate section. BIC Classification: BGT; PDZ; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 814.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199655984
ISBN
9780199655984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

Paperback. Shows us how we can, in fact, see microorganisms - and appreciate their vast and varied role in nature and our lives. This title also shows us how to examine, study, and appreciate microbes in the manner of a birdwatcher, by making sightings of microbial activities and thereby identifying particular microbes as well as understanding what they do. Num Pages: 336 pages, 38 figures. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674064096
ISBN
9780674064096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 48.36

Paperback. Asks what is meant by complexity and how it might be handled within knowledge practices without generating a chaos of further complexities. Editor(s): Mol, Annemarie. Series: Science & Cultural Theory. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 b&w photos, 2 tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: GT; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438. Social Studies of Knowledge Practices. Series: Science & Cultural Theory. 280 pages, 4 b&w photographs. Asks what is meant by complexity and how it might be handled within knowledge practices without generating a chaos of further complexities. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GT; PDA. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight: 478.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822328469
ISBN
9780822328469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. Dealing with single moments in the life of the human brain, this book argues that, by understanding just how much subconscious decision-making the brain manages to get through before each moment of awareness, we can begin to appreciate the true wonder of consciousness. Num Pages: 384 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PD; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571201013
ISBN
9780571201013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.74

Paperback. An in-depth look at the role of number as a bridge between Heaven and Earth. Num Pages: 256 pages, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594771989
ISBN
9781594771989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.54

Hardback. Shows how to adapt democracy to advanced information technologies that can enhance political decision making and enable us to navigate the social rapids ahead. This title demonstrates how these technologies combine to address a problem as old as democracy itself - how to help citizens better evaluate the consequences of their political choices. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 line illus. BIC Classification: JPHV; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691151021
ISBN
9780691151021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Paperback. Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use. Num Pages: 384 pages, 163 maps and charts, 12 portraits. BIC Classification: PDX; RGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 668.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226767475
ISBN
9780226767475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Basic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised, Expanded
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465053926
ISBN
9780465053926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. John Polkinghorne, theoretical physicist and theologian, explores the possibilities of believing in God in an age of science. In this study, Polkinghorne focuses on the collegiality between science and theology, contending that the inquiries of these "intellectual cousins" are parallel. Series: The Terry Lectures. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; PDA; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300099492
ISBN
9780300099492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.10

Paperback. aeo The first comprehensive, critical study of one of the foremost twentieth--century philosophers of science -- Paul Feyerabend. aeo The book will be an excellent introduction to Feyerabenda s work for students in philosophy. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745616766
ISBN
9780745616766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.21

Hardcover. This volume describes algorithms in C++ for the formulation and solution of scientific and technical problems. The author shows that C++ is more convenient and efficient for the programmer than FORTRAN, which as been the computer language most commonly employed. Num Pages: 258 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PD; UMX; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471412106
ISBN
9780471412106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.48

Paperback. Provides the basic skills and information required to prepare an environmental sample for analysis. Divided into two sections, Inorganic Analysis and Organic Analysis, this book covers techniques such as atomic spectroscopy and chromatography. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants). Num Pages: 284 pages, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: PDN; PNK; PNN; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470844229
ISBN
9780470844229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.25

Paperback. A practical reference intended for people with technical backgrounds who need to brush up on their math skills, Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers, Third Edition presents all of the basic math needed by scientists and engineers working on problems of modern technology. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471757153
ISBN
9780471757153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.50

Paperback. Series: IEEE Press Understanding Science & Technology Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBCD; PD; UYF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
I.E.E.E.Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780780334267
ISBN
9780780334267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.08

Paperback. In this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers 4.5 billion years of geological history and shares the best bits. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RB; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Oneworld
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851688289
ISBN
9781851688289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. This book explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer. Num Pages: 374 pages, 72 b/w illus. 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; JFCX; PDX; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Edition
Abridged
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521008846
ISBN
9780521008846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.43

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