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Paperback. Leofranc Holford-Strevens explores time measurement and the organisation of time into hours, days, months and years using a range of fascinating examples from Ancient Rome and Julius Caesar's Leap Year, to the 1920s' project for a fixed Easter. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, numerous b/w line illustrations and halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192804990
- ISBN
- 9780192804990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. Nothing seems more real than time passing. We experience life as a succession of moments. But just as some of us see God as eternal, so physicists understand the truths of mathematics and the laws of nature as constant, transcending time. This book explains how the true nature of time impacts on us, our world, and our universe. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: PDZ; PG; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141046525
- ISBN
- 9780141046525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. Presents an account of the state of modern physics: of how we got from Einstein and Relativity through quantum mechanics to the strange and bizarre predictions of string theory, full of unseen dimensions and multiple universes. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141018355
- ISBN
- 9780141018355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
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€ 11.85
Paperback. In considering how scientists persuade colleagues to cross the disciplinary divide, this text examines three scientific monographs in their historical contexts: Dodzhansky's "Genetics and the Origin of Species" (1937); Schrodinger's "What is Life?" (1944); and Wilson's "Consilience" (1998). Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 line drawing, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PSAJ; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226099071
- ISBN
- 9780226099071
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.64
€ 40.99
€ 31.64
Paperback. Reveals the simple techniques needed to estimate virtually anything and illustrates them using an eclectic array of problems. This title shows how to estimate everything from how closely you can orbit a neutron star without being pulled apart by gravity, to the fuel used to transport your food from the farm to the store. Illustrator(s): Edwards, Patricia. Num Pages: 384 pages, 95 halftones. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 115 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691150802
- ISBN
- 9780691150802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.58
€ 23.99
€ 17.58
Paperback. A provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical questions: where did the universe come from and how will it end? Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471112683
- ISBN
- 9781471112683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.75
€ 13.99
€ 10.75
Paperback. "Eye-opening .. memorable.. Rosenblum's enthusiasm is contagious and his prose accessible."-Kirkus Reviews Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393339376
- ISBN
- 9780393339376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.54
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 342 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608765959
- ISBN
- 9781608765959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.33€ 55.91
€ 79.33
€ 55.91
Paperback. The Fragile Environment explores the impact of the human species on its environment. Editor(s): Friday, L. E.; Laskey, R. A. Series: Darwin College Lectures. Num Pages: 212 pages, 120 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 466. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012621
- ISBN
- 9780521422666
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. New in paperback by Laurence Gardner, the bestselling author of Bloodline of the Holy Grail. From the tombs of pharaonic Egypt, to the laboratories of modern science, comes the extraordinary account of gravity defiance and teleportation in the ancient world, and amazing revelations about the past power and future significance of the sacred Ark. Num Pages: 480 pages, (16 page plate section (24 colour photos, 21 b/w line illustrations)). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; PDZ; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007142965
- ISBN
- 9780007142965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.92
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Hardback. A fascinating narrative history of our major psychotropic drugs and the way in which they have shaped us from the author of Opening Skinner's Box. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBX; MMGW; MMH; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471136887
- ISBN
- 9781471136887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.63
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Paperback. A fascinating narrative history of our major psychotropic drugs and the way in which they have shaped us from the author of Opening Skinner's Box. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: MBX; MMGW; MMH; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- Export
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471136894
- ISBN
- 9781471136894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.59
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Paperback. Disasters and discoveries. Industrial espionage and invention. Warfare and biopiracy. The race to find gold, uranium, precious stones. The history of scientific discovery is packed with fascinating incident. Lars Ohrstrom tells illuminating stories, rich with human interest, each based around a chemical element and principle. Num Pages: 272 pages, 51 black and white line drawings and halftones. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198743927
- ISBN
- 9780198743927
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.11
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Paperback. "Covers all of algebra's essentials-- including rational and real numbers, the number line, variables, expressions, laws of combination, linear and quadratic equations, rates, proportion, and graphing-- with clear, funny, and easy-to-understand illustrations"--Page 4 of cover. Series: Cartoon Guide Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBF; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062202697
- ISBN
- 9780062202697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.40
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Paperback. Series: Prelude Science Classics. BIC Classification: PBC; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Prelude
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911440581
- ISBN
- 9781911440581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.22
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€ 12.22
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pari Publishing Italy
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788895604008
- ISBN
- 9788895604008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.72
€ 24.99
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Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 41 halftones. 41 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 40.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691175782
- ISBN
- 9780691175782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.94
€ 23.99
€ 17.94
Paperback. A reexamination of Immanuel Velikovsky's controversial Venus theories in light of new astronomical and archaeological findings. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HRKP; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 264. Worlds in Collision and Ancient Catastrophes Revisited. 160 pages, illustrations. Exploring the key points of Velikovsky's theories, Laird Scranton presents evidence from recent space probe missions and offers scientific explanations for many disputed aspects of Velikovsky's theories, such as how Venus transformed from a comet into an orbiting planet. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRKP; PDZ. Dimension: 227 x 163 x 10. Weight: 264.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591431398
- ISBN
- 9781591431398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.03
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Paperback. This book asks whether evolution can help us to understand human behaviour and explores diverse evolutionary methods and arguments. It provides a short, readable introduction to the science behind the works of Dawkins, Dennett, Wilson and Pinker. It is widely used in undergraduate courses around the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMAL; PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199586967
- ISBN
- 9780199586967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.61
€ 58.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 X 8pp colour. BIC Classification: MFG; PDZ; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444737776
- ISBN
- 9781444737776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
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Paperback. This reader-friendly, richly illustrated book provides an engaging overview of quantum physics, from "big ideas" like probability and uncertainty and conservation laws to the behavior of quarks and photons and neutrinos, and on to explanations of how a laser works and why black holes evaporate. Illustrator(s): Hewitt, Paul. Num Pages: 304 pages, 39 halftones, 64 line illustrations, 9 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674066076
- ISBN
- 9780674066076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.85
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Paperback. The laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious. Num Pages: 304 pages, 33 halftones, 52 line illustrations, 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674018327
- ISBN
- 9780674018327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.94
€ 34.99
€ 29.94
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199675982
- ISBN
- 9780199675982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.83
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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