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Science: general issues

Paperback. Helps the reader understand the progression of mathematical thought, and the very foundations of technologies. This book includes landmark discoveries spanning 2500 years and representing the work of mathematicians such as Euclid, Georg Cantor, Kurt Godel, Augustin Cauchy, Bernard Riemann and Alan Turing. Num Pages: 1184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 54. Weight in Grams: 790.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
1184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141018782
ISBN
9780141018782
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.74

paperback. Explains how the far-reaching discoveries of physics are revolutionizing our world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion, such as: Why is there a universe? Where did we come from? What is life? How is the world organized? Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206. Good copy showing light age and wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Penguin London
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0025573
ISBN
9780140134629
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.82

paperback. Explains how the far-reaching discoveries of physics are revolutionizing our world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion, such as: Why is there a universe? Where did we come from? What is life? How is the world organized? Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Penguin London
Condition
New
SKU
9780140134629
ISBN
9780140134629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.82

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Prometheus Books United States
Edition
Original
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616145996
ISBN
9781616145996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.85

Hardcover. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 28. Weight in Grams: 533.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Prometheus Books United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616147532
ISBN
9781616147532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.48

Hardback. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSX; TCBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814667005
ISBN
9789814667005
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.96

Paperback. In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross--border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter--firm R&D collaboration. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN; PDK; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Polity Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745624570
ISBN
9780745624570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.67

In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross--border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter--firm R&D collaboration. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN; PDK; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745624563
ISBN
9780745624563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.26

Paperback. Examining the geographical dimensions of environmental management and conservation activities implemented on landscapes worldwide, this title collects case studies to explore the interaction of humans and their environment. Bridging the gap between geography and life science, it is of interest to students of the environment. Num Pages: 400 pages, 16 halftones, 14 line drawings, 7 tables. BIC Classification: JFFS; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226983448
ISBN
9780226983448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 30.94

Hardcover. Written by the leading names in the field, Global Sensitivity Analysis: The Primer offers an accessible summary of the essential concepts involved in a sound sensitivity analysis. It is a self-contained book allowing the reader to learn about, and practice, sensitivity analysis through the use of many exercises and solved problems. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470059975
ISBN
9780470059975
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.08

Hardback. Examines key elements of science in societies across Spanish America, Europe, West Africa, India, and Asia as they increasingly overlapped each other. Chapters focus on the range of participants in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century science, their concentrated effort in description and taxonomy, and advances in techniques for sharing knowledge. Editor(s): Manning, Patrick; Rood, Daniel. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBLL; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822944546
ISBN
9780822944546
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.85

Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199606504
ISBN
9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.35

Paperback. A physics-driven exploration of sports played on ice and snow that is truly fun and informative, Gliding for Gold is the perfect primer for understanding the science behind cold weather athletics. Num Pages: 200 pages, 79, 34 black & white halftones, 45 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHV; WSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421402154
ISBN
9781421402154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.12

Hardback. A physics-driven exploration of sports played on ice and snow that is truly fun and informative, Gliding for Gold is the perfect primer for understanding the science behind cold weather athletics. Num Pages: 200 pages, 79, 34 black & white halftones, 45 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHV; WSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421402147
ISBN
9781421402147
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.60

Paperback. This book provides many humorous anecdotes and insightful examples of how our daily lives are affected by Game Theory. Game Theory is the mathematical formalization of interactive decision-making - it assumes that each player's goal is to maximize his/her benefit, whatever it may be. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Watkins Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786780102
ISBN
9781786780102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.65

Paperback. A new translation of Bruno's most characteristic and important texts on causality and magic. Editor(s): Blackwell, Richard J.; Luca, Robert de (Duke University, North Carolina). Series Editor(s): Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: HPCB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352. And Essays on Magic. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. 224 pages, 4 figures. Editor(s): Blackwell, Richard J.; Luca, Robert de (Duke University, North Carolina). A new translation of Bruno's most characteristic and important texts on causality and magic. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPCB; PDA. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight: 356. Series Editor(s) :Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521596589
ISBN
9780521596589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLH; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780801487859
ISBN
9780801487859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.86

Hardback. This volume covers the preparation methods, characterization, physical and chemical properties of giant vesicles. It provides an overview of ideas and results obtained from experimental studies as well as from theoretical approaches, covering a wide variety of aspects. Editor(s): Luisi, Pier Luigi; Walde, Peter. Series: Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry. Num Pages: 426 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471979869
ISBN
9780471979869
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 530.43

paperback. Offers an introduction to the ideas and techniques of differential geometry and topology. This work starts with a brief survey of quantum field theory, gauge theory, general relativity, vector spaces, and topology. It also demonstrates elaborate concepts of topology and geometry, including fiber bundles, characteristic classes, and index theorems. Num Pages: 596 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBP; PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 33. Weight in Grams: 882.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
596
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750306065
ISBN
9780750306065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 109.68

Paperback. The methods of modern differential geometry have become important in theoretical physics and have applications in relativity, high-energy physics and field theory, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and mechanics. This textbook provides an introduction to these methods and covers their applications to theoretical physics. Num Pages: 264 pages, 78d. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408. 264 pages, 78d. The methods of modern differential geometry have become important in theoretical physics and have applications in relativity, high-energy physics and field theory, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and mechanics. This textbook provides an introduction to these methods and covers their applications to theoretical physics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight: 418.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521298872
ISBN
9780521298872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.28

Paperback. This volume contains essays which describe key developments in the areas of human, physical and environmental geography over the 20th century. It also examines how the teaching of geography has changed, highlighting alterations to the structure and character of the educational agenda. Num Pages: 422 pages, line drawings, tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; JNU; PDX; RGB; RGC; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471962366
ISBN
9780471962366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 156.59

Hardcover. Gathers essays that deftly navigate the spaces of science in this significant period and reveal how each is embedded in wider systems of meaning, authority, and identity. This title makes clear that the science of this era varied in its constitution and reputation in relation to place and personnel. Editor(s): Livingstone, David N.; Withers, Charles W. J. Num Pages: 488 pages, 41 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 3JH; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 874.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226487267
ISBN
9780226487267
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.08
€ 59.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNF; BTC; HBJK; PDX; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613735220
ISBN
9781613735220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.72

Paperback. For the nonscientist, the claims and counterclaims are dizzying - what does it really mean to understand the genome? In this title, the authors offer an answer to this question and many more in a clear account of the genomic revolution and its promise. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226054568
ISBN
9780226054568
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.07

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