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Hardcover. What Socrates Couldn't Know provides a comprehensive historic view on the foundations of contemporary technologies. Avoiding misleading metaphors and analogies, the text revisits mathematical and other abstract scientific concepts in an surprisingly easy-to-understand, but exact, manner. Num Pages: 449 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TBC; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642120619
- ISBN
- 9783642120619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.03
€ 203.03
Hardback. Here is an interview with the eminent oceanographer and geophysicist Walter Munk, one of the "grand old men" of oceanography, whose career spans 70 years, beginning in 1940. Coverage includes such key issues as ocean-wave prediction and acoustic thermography. Num Pages: 137 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHVG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 137
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642120862
- ISBN
- 9783642120862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.96
€ 182.96
Innovation Policy and Governance in High-tech Industries
. Ed(S): Bauer, Johannes; Lang, Achim; Schnei...
Hardback. The book examines the conditions for successful high-technology policy from theoretical and empirical perspectives. It enhances the predominant national systems of innovation approach to innovation policy with concepts based on new developments and processes. Editor(s): Bauer, Johannes; Lang, Achim; Schneider, Volker. Num Pages: 324 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJMV6; PDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642125621
- ISBN
- 9783642125621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardback. Written for researchers and graduate students alike, this volume presents state-of-the-art advances in complex materials. The text highlights developments and trends in advanced materials and their properties, modelling and simulation, as well as new technologies for joining materials. Editor(s): Ochsner, Andreas; Silva, Lucas F. M. da; Altenbach, Holm. Series: Advanced Structured Materials. Num Pages: 384 pages, 268 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHD; TBJ; TGB; TGMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642126666
- ISBN
- 9783642126666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.58
€ 201.58
Paperback / so. Series: Springer-Lehrbuch. Num Pages: 114 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PD; PHDF; PHH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 199.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 114
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642127229
- ISBN
- 9783642127229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.18
€ 43.18
Hardback. Translator(s): Stern, Manfred. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PBM; PBX; PD; TJF; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642127403
- ISBN
- 9783642127403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.00
€ 21.00
Hardback. This book offers a logically more complete form of macroscopic Maxwell equations than conventional ones, by applying long wavelength approximation to microscopic nonlocal theory, which solves problems inherent to the conventional scheme of Maxwell equations. Series: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics. Num Pages: 152 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHJ; TBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642127908
- ISBN
- 9783642127908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.50
€ 130.50
Hardback. This book considers the application side of LDA techniques. Starting from basic theories, it is focused on diverse application methods and gives an application reference for LDA users in improving the optical conditions and enhancing measurement accuracies. Series: Experimental Fluid Mechanics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PHDF; TDC; TGMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642135132
- ISBN
- 9783642135132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.25
€ 133.25
hardcover. This is the first comprehensive account of both the fundamentals and the state of the art of modern conceptual design. It covers the implementation of such devices and their essential features and key technologies, as well as specialized and advanced topics. Editor(s): Takayama, Ken; Briggs, Richard J. Series: Particle Acceleration and Detection. Num Pages: 340 pages, 154 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PHP; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642139161
- ISBN
- 9783642139161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.35
€ 129.35
Hardback. The framework of Gaussian Approximation Potentials developed in this thesis allows us to generate interatomic potentials automatically, based on quantum mechanical data. The method has already been successfully applied to semiconductors and metals. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 104 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642140662
- ISBN
- 9783642140662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.15
€ 149.15
Hardback. Quantum Gravity was Bryce DeWitt's goal and remained his goal throughout his life. In this book, Cecile DeWitt-Morette skilfully blends her personal and scientific account with a wealth of her late husband's often unpublished writings on the subject. Num Pages: 151 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PHDV; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642142697
- ISBN
- 9783642142697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.86
€ 99.86
hardcover. Editor(s): Schuh, Gunther; Kampker, Achim. Series: VDI-Buch. Num Pages: 500 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJMV5; PD; TBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2. vollst. bearb. u. erw. Aufl. 2011
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642145018
- ISBN
- 9783642145018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.48
€ 164.48
Hardback. A selection of surveys and research articles written by researchers in mathematics and its applications to the sciences. It deals with dynamical systems and game theory, focusing either on some of their most fundamental and theoretical developments or on their applications to modeling in biology, economics, engineering, finances and psychology. Editor(s): Peixoto, Mauricio Matos; Pinto, Alberto Adrego; Rand, David A. J. Series: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics. Num Pages: 752 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWR; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642147876
- ISBN
- 9783642147876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 321.61
€ 321.61
Paperback. Methods of Celestial Mechanics is both a textbook for students, as well as an informative reference for practitioners. Thorough treatment of celestial mechanics is presented, as well as applications to the rotation of the earth and moon, to artificial earth satellites and to the planetary system. Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library. Num Pages: 482 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHD; PHVB; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2005
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642148576
- ISBN
- 9783642148576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardback. This book examines the history of evolutionary theory, explains its metaphysical and philosophical foundations, introduces the scientists involved, and discusses the rise of evolutionary theory against the background of Creationism and Intelligent Design. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642148958
- ISBN
- 9783642148958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.07
€ 198.07
Hardback. Contains the extended version of selected talks given at the international research workshop 'Coping with Complexity: Model Reduction and Data Analysis', Ambleside, UK, August 31 - September 4, 2009. This book includes topics that range from theoretical analysis of complex and multiscale mathematical models to applications. Editor(s): Gorban, Alexander N. (University of Leicester); Roose, Dirk. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 368 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PBW; PDE; TBJ; TDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 691.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642149405
- ISBN
- 9783642149405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47
Hardback. This book covers the theory of electronic structure of materials, emphasizing usage of linear muffin-tin orbitals. Covers local spin density approximation, generalised gradient approximation, self-interaction correction and dynamical mean field theory. Series: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642151439
- ISBN
- 9783642151439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
Spectral and High Order Methods for Partial Differential Equations
. Ed(S): Hesthaven, Jan S.; Ronquist, Einar M...
Hardback. Contains a selection of papers, chosen among the presentations during the International Conference on Spectral and High-Order Methods (2009). Editor(s): Hesthaven, Jan S.; Ronquist, Einar M. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 521 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PDE; TBJ; TGMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 521
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642153365
- ISBN
- 9783642153365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.37
€ 197.37
Hardback. Chemical Identification and its Quality Assurance shows how to apply the principles of quality assurance for qualitative chemical analysis. The principles of identification and metrological basics are presented, in addition to the reliability and errors involved with chemical identification. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642153600
- ISBN
- 9783642153600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.23
€ 129.23
Hardback. This book presents the results of time-dependent tight-binding simulations of radiation damage. It explores the effects of electronic excitations in collision cascades and ion channeling, and presents a new model. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PHFC; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642154386
- ISBN
- 9783642154386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37