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Hardcover. Suitable for those interested in popular science, this title focuses on the popular reception of relativity in Britain and demonstrates how abstract science came to be entangled with class politics, media technology, changing sex relations, crime, cricket, and cinematography in the British imagination during the 1920s. Num Pages: 264 pages, 6 halftones, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJG; PDX; PDZ; PHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226680736
ISBN
9780226680736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.29
€ 46.02

Paperback. How does mathematics enable us to send pictures from space back to Earth? Where does the bell-shaped curve come from? Drawing on areas of mathematics from probability theory, number theory, and geometry, this work highlights how ideas, mostly from pure math, can answer these questions. It includes puzzles and problems of varying difficulty. Num Pages: 272 pages, 89 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691127972
ISBN
9780691127972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.28

Paperback. Addresses question such as: how did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? Building on the scientific aspects, this book places fossils in a human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy, mythology, our concept of time, and popular culture. It provides an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 table, 3 line drawings, numerous halftones and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 111 x 8. Weight in Grams: 138.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192805041
ISBN
9780192805041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.64

Paperback. Games are played everywhere: from economics and online auctions to social interactions, and game theory is about how to play such games in a rational way, and how to maximize their outcomes. This VSI reveals, without mathematical equations, the insights the theory can bring to everything from how to play poker optimally to the sex ratio among bees. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 200 pages, 25 line drawings and half tones. BIC Classification: HP; PBUD; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 117 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Oxford
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199218462
ISBN
9780199218462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.86

Paperback. This book provides an immediate and entertaining way for anyone to gain a basic understanding or to refresh their knowledge of the inside workings of the brain. The authors shows what happens when things go wrong in the brain, and illustrate the work using examples of classic clinical cases. Illustrator(s): Hjelseth, Linn Iril. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: MJN; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104704
ISBN
9781843104704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.54

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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