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Paperback. Scientists often try to understand the world by building simplified and idealised models of it. Adam Toon develops a new approach to scientific models by comparing them to the dolls and toy trucks of children's imaginative games, and offers a unified framework to solve difficult metaphysical problems and help to make sense of scientific practice. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349336876
ISBN
9781349336876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.42

Hardcover. Scientists often try to understand the world by building simplified and idealised models of it. Adam Toon develops a new approach to scientific models by comparing them to the dolls and toy trucks of children's imaginative games, and offers a unified framework to solve difficult metaphysical problems and help to make sense of scientific practice. Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230301214
ISBN
9780230301214
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.20

Hardcover. Series: Inside Technology. Num Pages: 344 pages, 21 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. .
Publisher
The MIT Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262035897
ISBN
9780262035897
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 44.31

Hardback. Provides background, theoretical research-based frameworks, guidelines, and examples for the implementation and assessment of innovative models of science learning, teaching, and professional preparation. This work is useful for administrators, policy makers, and science-education departments. Editor(s): Lavoie, Derrick R.; Roth, Wolff-Michael. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792371298
ISBN
9780792371298
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Chadarevian, Soraya de; Hopwood, Nick. Series: Writing Science. Num Pages: 488 pages, 97 illustrations, 6 figures. BIC Classification: JNV; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804739726
ISBN
9780804739726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.53

Hardcover. From basic terms and concepts to advanced optimization techniques-a complete, practical introduction to modern geometrical optics Most books on geometrical optics present only matrix methods. Num Pages: 456 pages, appendices. BIC Classification: PDE; PHJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471169222
ISBN
9780471169222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 222.25

Hardcover. Most disciplines in electrical and computer engineering require a working knowledge of relatively sophisticated mathematical concepts. This book presents those mathematical concepts and methods essential for professionals and students working in electrical or computer engineering. Num Pages: 328 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471417705
ISBN
9780471417705
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 209.51

Hardback. Editor(s): Goldfein, Mark D.; Ivanov, Alexei V. Num Pages: 305 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
305
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624176074
ISBN
9781624176074
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 300.96
€ 204.63

Hardcover. The objective of this book is to motivate an appreciation of contemporary statistical techniques within the context of engineering. The author presents an optimum blend between statistical thinking and statistical methodology through emphasis of a broad sweep of "tools" rather than endless streams of seemingly unrelated methods and formulae. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470081877
ISBN
9780470081877
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 212.06

Hardback. Proceedings of the Conference in honour of Guy Rideau Editor(s): Bertrand, J.; etc. Series: Mathematical Physics Studies. Num Pages: 338 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792336457
ISBN
9780792336457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 289.25

Paperback. Methods in trace element determination have undergone a renaissance over the past few years. This work brings the reader up to date in not only the theory of the methods, but also the apparatus and preparation of samples. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471974451
ISBN
9780471974451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 222.25

Paperback. Explains modern physics to general readers without oversimplification. Using the insights of modern physics, this book reveals that modern scientific discoveries and religious faith are deeply consonant. It is aimed at anyone with an interest in science and religion. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HR; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268021986
ISBN
9780268021986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Hardcover. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403989673
ISBN
9781403989673
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.89

Hardcover. This book includes a collection of standards-specific case studies. The case studies offer an opportunity to combine the teaching preferences of educators with the goals of the SEC (Standards Education Committee); providing students with real-world insight into the technical, political, and economic arenas of engineering. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JP; KC; PDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118678596
ISBN
9781118678596
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.27

Paperback. Teaching statistics in a different way, this book provides several methods of model formulae and the General Linear Model. It is aimed at undergraduate students in the life sciences, and also for many graduate students. Num Pages: 368 pages, numerous figures. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199252312
ISBN
9780199252312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.67

Hardcover. Molecular spectroscopy encompasses an array of analytical techniques used to analyze chemicals, pharmaceutical compounds, polymers and rubbers, metals, foods and beverages, pigment products, household and personal care products, semiconductors, and paper and pulp products. Editor(s): Mirabella, Francis M. Series: Techniques in Analytical Chemistry. Num Pages: 410 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 832.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471123590
ISBN
9780471123590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.31

Paperback / so. Series: Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Forschung Des Landes Nordrhein-Westf. Num Pages: 80 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 4. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663007944
ISBN
9783663007944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.59

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
United Kingdom
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663007951
ISBN
9783663007951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.10

Paperback. This work offers a sustained exploration of modules from developmental and evolutionary perspectives. Contributors discuss what modularity is, how it can be identified and modeled, how it originated and evolved, and why it matters. Editor(s): Schlosser, Gerhard; Wagner, Gunter P. Num Pages: 600 pages, 8 halftones, 133 line drawings, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 38. Weight in Grams: 966.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226738550
ISBN
9780226738550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.53
€ 46.16

Paperback / so. Series: Forschungsberichte Des Wirtschafts- Und Verkehrsministeriums. Num Pages: 101 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 293.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1958
Publisher
VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
Number of pages
101
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663037361
ISBN
9783663037361
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.42

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