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Science: general issues
Paperback. Engaging format that is entertaining for the mind and easy on the wallet, this book is logically organised by subject, every chapter features the true tales that have attracted millions of fans with their oddness and their power to amaze. It is backed by science, fuelled by wonder, these stories have to be seen to be believed. Editor(s): Braun, David. Num Pages: 544 pages, 150 Black and White Photos. BIC Classification: PDZ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 133 x 36. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- National Geographic
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426209659
- ISBN
- 9781426209659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.76
€ 19.99
€ 19.76
Hardback. An internationally known scientist explains in a new and convincing theory why most life on earth, including the dinosaurs, perished 65 million years ago. The book is written in an accessible manner with personal anecdotes and wit and without scientific jargon. Num Pages: 264 pages, 61 line diagrams. BIC Classification: PD; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804723923
- ISBN
- 9780804723923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.33
€ 81.33
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226482057
- ISBN
- 9780226482057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.72
€ 33.72
hardcover. Investigates twelve of the instructive episodes involving the interaction between science and Christianity, aiming to tell each story in its historical specificity and local particularity. Editor(s): Lindberg, David C.; Numbers, Ronald L. Num Pages: 368 pages, 12 halftones, 47 line drawings. BIC Classification: HR; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226482149
- ISBN
- 9780226482149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.98
€ 34.99
€ 27.98
Paperback. Investigates twelve of the instructive episodes involving the interaction between science and Christianity, aiming to tell each story in its historical specificity and local particularity. Editor(s): Lindberg, David C.; Numbers, Ronald L. Num Pages: 368 pages, 12 halftones, 47 line drawings. BIC Classification: HRCX6; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226482163
- ISBN
- 9780226482163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.08
€ 32.99
€ 26.08
Hardback. A biography of Hermann von Helmholtz, a 19th-century scientist renowned for the co-discovery of the second law of thermodynamics and his invention of the ophthalmoscope. It relates how von Helmholtz also made contributions to the fields of physiology, philosophy of science and mathematics. Editor(s): Cahan, David. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 704 pages, 12 photographs, 19 figures. BIC Classification: 3JH; BG; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 50. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520083349
- ISBN
- 9780520083349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.56€ 73.14
€ 95.56
€ 73.14
Paperback. Shows how Astronomy contributed to the educational enlightenment of Glasgow, to its society and to its commerce. This scientific history includes the story of Glasgow's 'Big Bang' of 1863, the controversy over 'Astronomer Royal for Scotland' and a historical survey of the eight observatories that once populated Glasgow. Num Pages: 336 pages, 169 b&w illustrations 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748678907
- ISBN
- 9780748678907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.59
€ 51.99
€ 46.59
Paperback. In our search for truth, how far have we advanced? This book explores the furthest reaches of our understanding, taking in the Infinity Hotel, supernovae and the nature of optimism, to instill in us a wonder at what we have achieved - and the fact that this is only the beginning of humanity's infinite possibility. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Later Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140278163
- ISBN
- 9780140278163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.52
€ 17.99
€ 13.52
paperback. A synthesis of ideas uniting quantum theory, and the theories of computation, knowledge and evolution. It explores the connections between these strands which reveal the fabric of reality in which human actions and ideas play essential roles. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140146905
- ISBN
- 9780140146905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.90
€ 15.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; JPA; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226147635
- ISBN
- 9780226147635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.90
€ 37.99
€ 29.90
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400945
- ISBN
- 9781421400945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.22
€ 44.99
€ 37.22
As Jones shows, it can often pay to take an absurd idea seriously. Num Pages: 280 pages, 47, 8 black & white halftones, 39 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421403304
- ISBN
- 9781421403304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.39
€ 88.39
Paperback. David Eagleman's bestselling, sparkling and provocative book on neuroscience now part of the Canongate Canons series Series: Canons. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; PDZ; PSAN; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Canongate Canons
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main - Re-issue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782112464
- ISBN
- 9781782112464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.57
€ 15.99
€ 11.57
Paperback. Bestselling author and 'the hottest thing in neuroscience' (The Times), David Eagleman, takes readers on a fascinating and eye-opening journey into the world of the brain Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781782116615
- ISBN
- 9781782116615
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.20
€ 13.99
€ 11.20
Hardback. Presents a blueprint for revitalizing labs with 'artscience' creative thought that erases conventional boundaries between art and science to produce innovations that otherwise might never see the light of day. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: ABA; JNF; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674057197
- ISBN
- 9780674057197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 40.33
€ 47.99
€ 40.33
Paperback. Offers an exploration of athletic success. This book shows why some skills that we imagine are innate are not - like the bullet-fast reactions of a baseball player - and why other characteristics that we assume are entirely voluntary, like the motivation to practice, might in fact have important genetic components. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; WSDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Yellow Jersey Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780224091626
- ISBN
- 9780224091626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. If scientists can't touch the Sun, how do they know what it's made of? And if we can't see black holes, how can we be confident they exist? From the Sun and black holes, the authors lead us further into the unknown, to the dark matter and energy that pervade our universe, where science teeters on the edge of theory and discovery. Num Pages: 280 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226283487
- ISBN
- 9780226283487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.44
€ 20.99
€ 18.44
Hardback. Argues that computers are cultural 'all the way down' - that there is no part of the apparent technological transformation that is not shaped by historical and cultural processes, or that escapes existing cultural politics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PDR; UBJ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032927
- ISBN
- 9780674032927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.93
€ 47.99
€ 39.93
Paperback. This Student Book supports the Level 1 / Level 2 BTEC First Award in Applied Science - Principles of Applied Science NQF specification for first teaching from September 2012. Series: BTEC First Applied Science 2012. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 4KVTF; 4KVTG; PD. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 276 x 220 x 10. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446902790
- ISBN
- 9781446902790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.03
€ 35.03
Hardback. Fraud in science is not as easy to identify as one might think. This title looks at actual cases in which fraud was committed or alleged, explaining what constitutes scientific misconduct and what doesn't, and providing readers with the ethical foundations needed to discern and avoid fraud wherever it may arise. Num Pages: 176 pages, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: JFMG; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691139661
- ISBN
- 9780691139661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.48
€ 40.99
€ 29.48
Theory Change, Ancient Axiomatics, and Galileo's Methodology
David Gruender And Evandro Agazzi) (Edited By...
hardcover. Proceedings of the 1978 Pisa, Italy, September 4-8, 1978 Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science Editor(s): Hintikka, Jaakko; Gruender, D.; Agazzi, Evandro. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708. Volume I only. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. Lacking dj, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- D. Reidel Publishing Company
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0032685
- ISBN
- 9789027711267
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.91
€ 5.91
Paperback. This guide offers a comprehensive but concise resource based on extensive, carefully analysed examples from the published literature. It enables students and researchers in science and engineering to write and present material to a professional modern standard, efficiently and painlessly, and with maximum impact. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: CBWT; PDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- Concise
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198704249
- ISBN
- 9780198704249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.24
€ 56.24
Paperback. Why is it that incredibly unlikely phenomena actually happen quite regularly and why should we, in fact, expect such things to happen? This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in coincidences, probability or gambling. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552170192
- ISBN
- 9780552170192
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.68
€ 16.99
€ 12.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780932813961
- ISBN
- 9780932813961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.74
€ 18.74