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Science: general issues
Paperback. Nothing seems more real than time passing. We experience life as a succession of moments. But just as some of us see God as eternal, so physicists understand the truths of mathematics and the laws of nature as constant, transcending time. This book explains how the true nature of time impacts on us, our world, and our universe. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PDZ; PG; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141046525
- ISBN
- 9780141046525
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
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Paperback. The Life of the Cosmos offers a theory of the universe that is radically different from anything proposed before. It departs from contemporary physicists to explore the idea that the laws of nature may be the partial result of a process of natural selection that occurred before the Big Bang. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195126648
- ISBN
- 9780195126648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.57
€ 29.99
€ 26.57
paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 27. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Vida United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780829743661
- ISBN
- 9780829743661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.29
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Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 3JH; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Bucknell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611483864
- ISBN
- 9781611483864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.58
€ 136.58
Paperback. Bestselling author Leland Gregory turns his nose for nuttiness toward the world of science. Series: Stupid History. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 238. Chronicles of Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Laboratory. 288 pages, illustrations. Bestselling author Leland Gregory turns his nose for nuttiness toward the world of science. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; WHX. Dimension: 179 x 128 x 15. Weight: 238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780740779909
- ISBN
- 9780740779909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.58
€ 11.58
Paperback. The IgNobel Prize-winner and author of Rock, Paper, Scissors applies science-based solutions to seemingly complex problems in life. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: PBWS; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465020249
- ISBN
- 9780465020249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.87
€ 15.99
€ 14.87
Hardcover. The volumes of this series are collections of essays devoted to a single reaction or a definite phase of a reaction. This volume addresses the Peterson olefination reaction, the net reaction and tandem vicinal difunctionalization +gb+n-addition to +ga,b+n-unsaturated carbonyl substrates. Series: Organic Reactions. Num Pages: 832 pages, indices. BIC Classification: PDN; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1164.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 38
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471515944
- ISBN
- 9780471515944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.17
€ 244.17
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€ 10.66
€ 11.99
€ 10.66
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
€ 204.07
€ 204.07
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€ 25.42
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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
€ 14.99€ 11.76
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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€ 13.17
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€ 13.17
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€ 10.74
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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
€ 14.99€ 11.65
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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
€ 12.99
€ 7.28
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
€ 33.99€ 30.07
€ 33.99
€ 30.07
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€ 22.31
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€ 22.31
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
€ 192.30€ 130.67
€ 192.30
€ 130.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486812236
- ISBN
- 9780486812236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.25
€ 16.25
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
€ 198.68
€ 198.68
Paperback. The aim of this text is to relay the excitement of science by exploring selected topics in biology and medicine in a way that reveals the process of discovery. Each chapter focuses on the curiosity and creativity that drives scientists. Num Pages: 248 pages, 66. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 11. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632044528
- ISBN
- 9780632044528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.57
€ 93.57
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€ 13.20
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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€ 26.56
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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
€ 14.99€ 11.41
€ 14.99
€ 11.41