Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Paperback. Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the English genius, made his greatest contributions to original thought before the age of twenty-five, while at home in Lincolnshire escaping the great plague of 1665, a period of which he wrote: 'I was in the prime of age for invention'. This book demonstrates his perceptions, which changed our world forever. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 142.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099287384
- ISBN
- 9780099287384
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Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 4.99
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Paperback. An exploration of human creativity. From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, it reveals the inner workings of the man-made world, the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day. Num Pages: 272 pages, 65 x b/w integrated. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241955185
- ISBN
- 9780241955185
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.49
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Hardback. Treats the dynamics of both iteration of functions and solutions of ordinary differential equations. This book introduces various concepts for iteration of functions where the geometry is simpler, but results are interpreted for differential equations. It concentrates on properties of the whole system or subsets of the system. Series: Studies in Advanced Mathematics. Num Pages: 520 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBWS; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 181 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1168.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780849384950
- ISBN
- 9780849384950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.91
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Paperback. If we want nonscientists and opinion-makers in the press, the lab, and the pulpit to take a fresh look at the relationship between science and religion, the author suggests that we must first dispense with the hoary myths that have masqueraded too long as historical truths. Editor(s): Numbers, Ronald L. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780674057418
- ISBN
- 9780674057418
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.12
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Paperback. Winner of the Aventis Science Book Prize. 'A scientific detective story, a brilliant cross between Edgar Allan Poe and Gray's anatomy' J G Ballard, New Stateman Books of the Year Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 33. Weight in Grams: 330.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753813553
- ISBN
- 9780753813553
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Hardcover. By examining writings of Kepler, Godwin, Hooke, Cyrano, Cavendish, Fontenelle, and others, this title shows that it was through the telling of stories - such as accounts of celestial journeys - that the Copernican hypothesis, for example, found an ontological weight that its geometric models did not provide. Translator(s): Emanuel, Susan. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5 halftones, 2 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: DSBD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 514.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226011226
- ISBN
- 9780226011226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.94€ 50.42
€ 58.94
€ 50.42
Paperback. Winner of the American Medical Writers' Association Book Award, this volume describes, with observations on the process of scientific research, the author's successive research problems, the challenges they presented and the ultimate accomplishments that resulted. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 half-tones, 90 line drawings, chronology, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: MBGR; PD; PSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674307766
- ISBN
- 9780674307766
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.01
€ 45.99
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Hardcover. Dealing with solubility measurements, this book discusses procedures for measurement of various types of solubility data, as assessed by experienced researchers in various areas. Editor(s): Hefter, G. T.; Tomkins, R. P. T. Series: Wiley Series in Solutions Chemistry. Num Pages: 658 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PDN; PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1062.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471497080
- ISBN
- 9780471497080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 505.27
€ 505.27
Hardcover. Revealing the life and career histories of successful 20th-century scientists, this resource offers students a research tool and a practical guide to launching a science career. Scientists mentioned in this book include: Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, Dian Fossey and Margaret Meade. Series: Popular Authors Series. Num Pages: 525 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; YNK; YNN; YQS. Category: (EJ) Primary; (ES) Secondary; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 180 x 263 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1146.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781563086748
- ISBN
- 9781563086748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.23
€ 94.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 26 b&w halftones, 56 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; PDX; PH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195365566
- ISBN
- 9780195365566
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Condition: New
€ 41.23
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Paperback. Who are scientists? What kind of people are they? What capacities and virtues are thought to stand behind their considerable authority? This book tells the author's story about who scientists are, who we think they are, and why our sensibilities about such things matter. Num Pages: 486 pages, 16 halftones, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226750255
- ISBN
- 9780226750255
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.05
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Paperback. This book seeks to explain why, among the innumerable problems faced by societies, some problems in some places become viewed as critical public issues that shape health policy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; LNTJ; MBX; MJC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413037
- ISBN
- 9781421413037
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.19
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Paperback. From Stonehenge to String Theory - how astronomy has changed the world Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Robinson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845296841
- ISBN
- 9781845296841
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.22
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Paperback. Nothing less than a blueprint for a new way of living: a global movement which aims to marry the fruits of technology with the essential truths of Mother Nature Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 42. Weight in Grams: 746.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316640510
- ISBN
- 9780316640510
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.25
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Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs,U.S.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610393218
- ISBN
- 9781610393218
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.99
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Paperback. Leading philosophers and scientists consider what conclusions about color can be drawn when the latest analytic tools are applied to the most sophisticated color science. Editor(s): Cohen, Jonathan; Matthen, Mohan. Series: Life & Mind: Philosophical Issues in Biology & Psychology. Num Pages: 448 pages, 71 b&w illus., 3 tables. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPN; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 728.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262513753
- ISBN
- 9780262513753
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Condition: New
€ 53.05€ 51.37
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Paperback. This book, for the first time, describes the topic of chocolate as medicine from a historical perspective but also explores the benefits of cocoa, its positive health effects and the myths around why chocolate was thought to be bad for you. Num Pages: 213 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MMG; PDX; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 12. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849734110
- ISBN
- 9781849734110
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
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Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Moment Point Press Inc,US United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781930491083
- ISBN
- 9781930491083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.89
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Paperback. One of the most challenging topics in applied mathematics has been the development of the theory of nonlinear partial differential equations. Despite a long history of contributions, there exists no central core theory. This two volume work forms a unique and rigorous treatise on various mathematical aspects of fluid mechanics models. Series: Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics & Its Applications. Num Pages: 252 pages, b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBW; PHDF; TGMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199679218
- ISBN
- 9780199679218
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Condition: New
€ 91.38
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Paperback. Reveals how automation is affecting our ability to solve problems, forge memories and acquire skills. This book shows how the most important decisions of our lives are now being made by machines and the radical effect this is having on our ability to learn. It argues that we must rethink its role in our lives. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099597452
- ISBN
- 9780099597452
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.08
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Hardcover. These conference proceedings are concerned with the solution of mathematical models from various physical domains, by means of integral methods in conjunction with various approximation schemes. Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 411.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780582304093
- ISBN
- 9780582304093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.47
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Paperback. Series: Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering. Num Pages: 592 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 217 x 39. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486445229
- ISBN
- 9780486445229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.76
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Paperback. A brilliantly readable and entertaining guide to the 50 biggest threats facing our planet. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 201 x 23. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782069461
- ISBN
- 9781782069461
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
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Paperback. From mythology, religion and maths to science, fiction and language, this entertaining and accessible guide uncovers the lore and intriguing information behind the numbers that shape our world. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PBH; PDZM; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782434337
- ISBN
- 9781782434337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.23
€ 9.99
€ 9.23