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Hardback. Describes the unmanned space missions that have opened windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory missions and how they have fundamentally transformed our scientific and cultural perspectives on the universe and our place in it. Num Pages: 464 pages, 24 color illus. 41 halftones. 13 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PG; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 158 x 33. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691147536
- ISBN
- 9780691147536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Paperback. The author's first book, "The First Three Minutes", was about the earliest moments of the universe. This book looks at the smallest and most elusive things making up that universe. It relates the story of this search, specifically the development of the Superconducting Supercollider. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PD; PHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099223917
- ISBN
- 9780099223917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 14.60
€ 20.99
€ 14.60
Paperback. An engrossing examination of the science behind the little-known world of sleep. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393345865
- ISBN
- 9780393345865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.51
€ 17.99
€ 16.51
Paperback. Discloses the best time to have a sex change, how to have a virgin birth, when to seduce your sisters or eat your lover. This work takes all creatures worried about their bizarre sex lives, and the letters they write to the Dr Tatiana, the only agony aunt in all creation with a prodigious knowledge of natural history and evolutionary biology. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099283751
- ISBN
- 9780099283751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
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
€ 17.99€ 14.36
€ 17.99
€ 14.36
Paperback. The story of the most significant biological breakthrough of the century - the discovery of the structure of DNA. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202. 8vo.Good copy. First edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- W&N
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- KEX0293307
- ISBN
- 9780753828434
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Hardcover. Without our domesticated plants and animals, human civilization as we know it would not exist. How domestication happens is as fascinating as it is important. Num Pages: 496 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 169 x 245 x 45. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393064605
- ISBN
- 9780393064605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.72
€ 30.99
€ 25.72
Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 11 line illus. BIC Classification: PDN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691170756
- ISBN
- 9780691170756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.94
€ 23.99
€ 17.94
Paperback. How well do you know your dog? Did you know that dogs have dreams and fears? That they do see colour, that they smell electric storms, and feel scent as an emotion? This title takes us into the world of the dog, a world created by a sense of smell one hundred million times more acute than ours, and reintroduces us to man's best friend. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JM; PD; PSVP; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099740612
- ISBN
- 9780099740612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Hardcover. In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue - English. But is this a good thing? This author answers this question by investigating the phenomenon of English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, and what is its future. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 halftone, 7 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFG; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226535036
- ISBN
- 9780226535036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.15
€ 26.99
€ 22.15
Paperback. A brilliantly funny philosophical investigation into the existence of Santa - from a writer of The Big Bang Theory and The Simpsons Num Pages: 288 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: PDA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 26. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349140629
- ISBN
- 9780349140629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.60
€ 16.99
€ 12.60
Paperback. Since the dramatic discovery of the mathematical concept of chaos in 1989, the controversy of its contents has settled down. This edition takes a fresh look at its achievements and potential. It includes the practical applications of chaos theory, such as developing intelligent heart pacemakers, and provides a fresh answer to Einstien's question. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations, further reading, index. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140256024
- ISBN
- 9780140256024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.96
€ 19.99
€ 15.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473651333
- ISBN
- 9781473651333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442629615
- ISBN
- 9781442629615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.77
€ 57.77
Paperback. A fascinating popular science book that reveals how much we really know - and don't know - about the natural world. Explains why we need to be more concerned about ecosystems than individual iconic species such as the giant panda and gorilla. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNCB; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Green Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900322867
- ISBN
- 9781900322867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.40
€ 17.99
€ 15.40
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473651234
- ISBN
- 9781473651234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Hardback. Are chemicals in my brain responsible for my falling in love? Will they fade as I grow older? How long can love last? A follow-up to "Can Cows Walk Down Stairs?" this title answers life's big Questions, as well as the small. Informative, entertaining, humorous, it is suitable for quizaholics, science addicts, and those curious about life on earth. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JFCA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750946452
- ISBN
- 9780750946452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.54
€ 17.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. A hilarious parody of the popular series of New Scientist question and answer books DOES ANYTHING EAT WASPS? and WHY DON'T PENGUINS' FEET FREEZE? Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Digital original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751540413
- ISBN
- 9780751540413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. Does your dog know when you've had a bad day? Can your cat tell that the coffee pot you left on might start a fire? Could a chimpanzee be trained to program your computer? This book debunks some commonly held notions about our furry friends. It argues that it may be romantic to ascribe human qualities to critters, but it's not very realistic. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 halftones. 2 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 150 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691126364
- ISBN
- 9780691126364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.52
€ 37.99
€ 27.52
Paperback. Learn all about DNA in this graphic filled guide. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231142717
- ISBN
- 9780231142717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.94
€ 23.99
€ 17.94
Paperback. Naturally occurring DMT may produce prophecy-like states of consciousness and thus represent a bridge between biology and religious experience Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594773426
- ISBN
- 9781594773426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.07
€ 23.99
€ 22.07
Hardback. Offers an examination of Leibniz's deep and complex engagement with the empirical life sciences of his day, in areas as diverse as medicine, physiology, taxonomy, generation theory, and paleontology. This title shows how these wide-ranging pursuits were not only central to Leibniz's philosophical interests. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1 halftone. 5 tables. BIC Classification: HPCD; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141787
- ISBN
- 9780691141787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.76
€ 87.76
Paperback. Looks past contemporary assumptions and prejudices to determine what alchemists were actually doing in the context of early modern science. This book examines the ways alchemy and chemistry were studied and practiced between 1400 and 1700. It shows how these approaches influenced their respective practitioners' ideas about nature and the world. Series: New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 203 x 14. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022492
- ISBN
- 9780674022492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.74
€ 34.99
€ 29.74
Hardcover. Focusing on the development of industry standards, this work is an exposition of display systems and applications that cover display timings, interfaces, specifications, measurement procedures and various forms of display control and identification. Series: Wiley Series in Display Technology. Num Pages: 306 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TB; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471499466
- ISBN
- 9780471499466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.78
€ 156.78