Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
Paperback. In 1945 a small group of brilliant engineers and mathematicians gathered at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, determined to build a computer that would make Alan Turing's theory of a 'universal machine' reality. This bok is the story behind how the PC, ipod, smartphone and almost every aspect of modern life came into being. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: PBX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141015903
- ISBN
- 9780141015903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.95
€ 18.99
€ 13.95
Hardback. Featuring new experiments, a new essay, and new coverage of nanotechnology, this organic chemistry laboratory textbook offers a comprehensive treatment of laboratory techniques including small scale and some microscale methods that use standard-scale ("macroscale") glassware and equipment. Num Pages: 1024 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PNN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 227 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2138.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305253926
- ISBN
- 9781305253926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.55
€ 174.55
Hardcover. The perfect introduction to the central ideas of physics in 50 concise essays. Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 180 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing Plc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848667068
- ISBN
- 9781848667068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. Looks at the history of forensic science over the last two centuries, during which time a combination of remarkable intuition, painstaking observation and leaps in scientific knowledge have developed this fascinating branch of detection. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: JKVF1; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 199 x 22. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099569244
- ISBN
- 9780099569244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
Paperback. Brings together case studies and theoretical reflections on the history and epistemology of the life sciences by Hans-Jorg Rheinberger, one of the foremost philosophers of science. Series: Experimental Futures. Num Pages: 352 pages, 43 illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822345756
- ISBN
- 9780822345756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.30
€ 32.99
€ 31.30
Paperback. Includes a description of the parts of the microscope; how to use adjust lighting; types of digital cameras; controls for adjusting digital cameras; choosing a video camera and controls for videography. Num Pages: 112 pages, 88 colour photographs. BIC Classification: PDND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785003042
- ISBN
- 9781785003042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.24
€ 26.99
€ 20.24
Paperback. You can change your genes - and this revelatory, cutting-edge popular science book will explain how. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444763232
- ISBN
- 9781444763232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Paperback. Tells a complex story about human beings and their attempts to come to grips with perhaps the most intellectually demanding puzzle there is: how does the world work at the most fundamental level and what is the role of mathematics in its description? It considers what the role of beauty may be in mathematics and physics. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PB; PDZ; PHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099488644
- ISBN
- 9780099488644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.69
€ 20.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; HPCA; PDX; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 35. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408836224
- ISBN
- 9781408836224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
Hardback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 103 color illus. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBKJ; PBM; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 264 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691161730
- ISBN
- 9780691161730
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.86
€ 40.99
€ 28.86
Paperback. Answers to 20 of the most mindbending and perplexing mathematical questions. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782069485
- ISBN
- 9781782069485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. From the famed Harvard psychologist and an expert on the impact of digital media technologies, a riveting exploration of the power of apps to shape our young people--for better or for worse Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JMC; PDR; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 211 x 19. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300209341
- ISBN
- 9780300209341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.03
€ 19.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. Any literate person should be familiar with the central ideas of modern science. This book introduces the author's choice of the ten great ideas of science. It aims to lead the reader through the emergence of the concepts, and then present them in an effective manner. Num Pages: 400 pages, numerous halftones & figures. BIC Classification: PDA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198609414
- ISBN
- 9780198609414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.27
€ 16.99
€ 13.27
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€ 15.84
€ 19.99
€ 15.84
Paperback. For the first time in a single volume, this offers a comprehensive overview of Bohm's original works from a non-technical perspective. Editor(s): Nichol, Lee. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415261746
- ISBN
- 9780415261746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 390 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 390
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226458069
- ISBN
- 9780226458069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.29
€ 40.99
€ 31.29
Hardback. The purpose of this book is to help research scientists exploit their ideas commercially. Num Pages: 236 pages, 19 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PD; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 541.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521460668
- ISBN
- 9780521460668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.35
€ 162.35
Paperback. Britain's favourite geneticist, Steve Jones, updates the Bible from the point of view of modern science. Num Pages: 464 pages, Integrated: 10, chapter headings. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 151 x 30. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349123486
- ISBN
- 9780349123486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Paperback. With her customary grace, intelligence and wit, Barbara Brown Taylor explores what quantum physics, the new biology and chaos theory can teach people of faith and why scientists sound like poets and why physicists use the language of imagination, ambiguity, and mystery that is also found in scripture. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Canterbury Press Norwich
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848259652
- ISBN
- 9781848259652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.04
€ 19.04
Paperback. An irresistible stocking-filler: a hilarious romp through the science of Christmas. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 5HC; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242. A fine reading copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- SKU
- KRS0016533
- ISBN
- 9780753813669
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99