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Developments in Mathematical and Experimental Physics
. Ed(S): Macias, Alfredo; Uribe, Francisco; D...
Hardback. Focuses on the topic of quantum gravity and string theories, concerned with results in the study of discretizations in classical and quantum general relativity, non-commutative theories of gravity, (2+1)-dimensional supergravity, and Berezin description of Kaehler quotients. Editor(s): Macias, Alfredo; Uribe, Francisco; Diaz, Enrique. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306472930
- ISBN
- 9780306472930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.10
€ 137.10
Hardback. Starting at the dawn of science, this work traces the development of gas theory from its Aristotelian roots to its modern achievements as a global industry. It explores how environmental protection, geographical areas, and the drive for higher purity and efficiency affected development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; THFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1109.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306472770
- ISBN
- 9780306472770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.36
€ 198.36
Hardback. The term 'model' comprises both internal and external representations. The models are intended as interpretations of target physical systems, processes, phenomena, or situations. This book deals with key ingredients common to the various forms of model-based reasoning. Editor(s): Magnani, Lorenzo; Nersessian, Nancy J. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2250.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306472442
- ISBN
- 9780306472442
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Condition: New
€ 145.65
€ 145.65
Hardback. Provides history of the pancreas. This title presents a historical review of the science of medicine which is liberally interspersed with anecdotal vignettes of the researchers who have worked on this organ. Num Pages: 729 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; MJR; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1749.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 729
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306467424
- ISBN
- 9780306467424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 434.74
€ 434.74
The Application of Mathematics to the Sciences of Nature. Critical Mom...
. Ed(S): Pellegrini, Claudio; Cerrai, Paola (...
Hardback. Brings together evolutionary and population biologists, physicists, mathematicians, and historians of science. This book allows them to discuss how mathematics and mathematical models are used in the natural sciences. Editor(s): Pellegrini, Claudio; Cerrai, Paola (University of Pisa, Italy); Freguglia, Paolo. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1340.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466946
- ISBN
- 9780306466946
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Condition: New
€ 199.99
€ 199.99
Paperback. Robert Karplus, a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, became a leader in the movement to reform elementary school science in the 1960s. This book selects the enduring aspects of his work and presents them for the scientists and science educators. It tries to capture the essence of his life and work. Editor(s): Fuller, Robert G. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1120.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466878
- ISBN
- 9780306466878
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Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Hardback. A textbook for a two-semester graduate course in Mathematical Methods in Physics. It includes general topics such as: group theory, linear equations, matrices, series, functions of complex variables, conformal mapping, special functions, and partial differential equations. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2090.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466830
- ISBN
- 9780306466830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.64
€ 144.64
Based on the reports that were presented at the Fourth International Mathematical Modeling Conference, this book contains review articles and original results in problems and methods of mathematical simulation and their applications. Editor(s): Uvarova, Ludmilla A.; Latyshev, Anatolii V. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 728. Problems, Methods, Applications. 303 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Uvarova, Ludmilla A.; Latyshev, Anatolii V. Based on the reports that were presented at the Fourth International Mathematical Modeling Conference, this book contains review articles and original results in problems and methods of mathematical simulation and their applications. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight: 728.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466649
- ISBN
- 9780306466649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.75
€ 202.75
Paperback. Describes science and the scientist, the role of science in our lives, and the nature of the important achievements in science. This volume aims to bridge the gap between the scientific and the nonscientific communities by relating broad social and philosophical issues to science, and by connecting science and its methods to modern human society. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465802
- ISBN
- 9780306465802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.81
€ 70.81
Paperback. Profiles the instructional use of technology in the science classroom. This book examines patterns of implementation with respect to the classroom use of technology. It also examines the organizing principle of scientific literacy in terms of the changes it incurred over the course of the twentieth century. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JNA; JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465505
- ISBN
- 9780306465505
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Condition: New
€ 69.04
€ 69.04
Hardback. Ties together the concerns of philosophers of science and AI researchers, showing for example the connections between scientific thinking and medical expert systems. This book also lays out a general framework for discussion of a variety of kinds of abduction. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 25. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465147
- ISBN
- 9780306465147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.09
€ 132.09
Hardback. Written by the inventor of the technique, this book provides the first complete description of atom probe tomography (APT). It provides a brief history of the development of the APT technique and the different types of three-dimentional probes that have been developed. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464157
- ISBN
- 9780306464157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
Hardback. Contains the proceedings of the third Atomic Force Microscopy/Scanning Tunneling Microscopy symposium, which was held to provide an interface between scientists, engineers, representatives of industry, government, and academia, all of whom have a common interest in probe microscopies. Editor(s): Cohen, S.H.; Lightbody, Marcia L. Num Pages: 218 pages, 109 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; TGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462979
- ISBN
- 9780306462979
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.34
€ 195.34
Hardback. Proceedings of MBR, '98, held December 17-19, 1998, in Pavia, Italy Editor(s): Magnani, Lorenzo; Nersessian, N.J. (Georgia Institute of Technology); Thagard, Paul. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462924
- ISBN
- 9780306462924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 377.82
€ 377.82
Hardback. This text is designed to bring together authorities worldwide on the regulation of environmental contaminants and food chemicals, and researchers investigating the metabolism and disposition of foreign chemicals (xenobiotics) in fish species. Editor(s): Smith, David J.; Gingerich, William H. (U.S. Geological Survey); Beconi-Barker, Maria G. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; PSAG; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461897
- ISBN
- 9780306461897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.84
€ 200.84
Paperback. Offers a view of STS education, the goals of which include making science and technology literacy available for all Americans, preparing those not bound for college to compete in a science- and technology-oriented global market, and equipping people with information necessary for making decisions concerning the role of science and technology. Editor(s): Kumar, David D.; Chubin, Daryl E. Series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology. Num Pages: 308 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461736
- ISBN
- 9780306461736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.58
€ 117.58
Mathematical Models of Non-linear Excitations, Transfer, Dynamics and ...
Ludmilla A. . Ed(S): Uvarova
Hardback. Features articles from the Third International Conference of Mathematical Models of Non-Linear Excitations, Transfer, Dynamics and Control in Condensed Systems and Other Media, held June 29-July 3, 1998. This book covers topics including nonlinear exaltations in condensed systems and a evolution of complex systems. Editor(s): Uvarova, Ludmilla A. Num Pages: 411 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 2250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 411
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461330
- ISBN
- 9780306461330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.65
€ 145.65
Hardback. Contains nine review articles on research in condensed matter and statistical physics. This book includes reviews which present the status and insights into these central fields of research. It provides instructive discussions in the reviews to encourage and assist young research students. Editor(s): Shopova, Diana V.; Uzunov, Dimo V. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 2070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461187
- ISBN
- 9780306461187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.41
€ 212.41
Hardback. Inquires into the nature of scientific discovery. This book focuses on six personalities and scientific fields including: Johannes Kepler and modeling; A. Kitaiigorodskii and packing of shapes; and, Pierre Curie and symmetry breaking. It offers excerpts from conversations with scientists. It is illustrated, and is intended for the general public. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460913
- ISBN
- 9780306460913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.39
€ 74.39
Hardback. The April 1997 conference held in Prague attracted the cream of primarily European and Russian researchers (with a handful from the US, primarily from the U. of Maryland School of Medicine) to the burgeoning biological and medical applications of innovative optical technology, particularly laser con Editor(s): Slavik, Jan. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; PHVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 186 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460210
- ISBN
- 9780306460210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.11
€ 136.11