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Science: general issues

Paperback. A NASA space scientist maps out the coming solar cycle-and its catastrophic potential to disrupt worldwide power and communications systems. He includes a history of the record of auroral sightings, accounts of communications blackouts from the 20th century, industries sensitive to solar storms, and radiation and health issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 halftones / 15 color photos. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231120791
ISBN
9780231120791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.05

Paperback. Andrews offers a new plan for making decisions as individuals and as a society based on emerging issues of ethics and science by providing the first detailed glimpse into how genetic testing can change your self-image, your relationships with loved ones, and your expectations about your children. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PDR; PSAD; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 185 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231121637
ISBN
9780231121637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.29

Through the ages, salt has conferred status, preserved foods, and mingled in the blood, sweat, and tears of humanity. Mixing literary analysis, history, biology, physics, economics, art history, political science, chemistry, and linguistics, this book talks about the everyday substance that rocked the world and brings zest to the ordinary. Translator(s): Mader, Mary Beth. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: HBT; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231121989
ISBN
9780231121989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.36

Covering a vast array of scientific fields and recent discoveries, this book tracks a remarkable substance in its liquid, solid, and gaseous states as it cycles through the seas, the atmosphere, land, icecaps and under the earth. Robert Kandel describes what we humans are doing to the water cycle and the climate and explains where we are heading. Num Pages: 272 pages, 21 line drawings. BIC Classification: HBT; PDZ; PHVG; RBGL; RBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231122443
ISBN
9780231122443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 130.67

Surveys the materials and experimental practices of radioactivity research in early twentieth century Vienna, focusing on radioactive materials, instruments, women's work in physics, and gendered skills. This title shows how experimental cultures in radioactivity are constructed and reshaped by politics as well as scientists of different genders. Series: Gutenberg-E. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JJC; HBTB; PDN; PDX; PN; TBX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 656.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231135580
ISBN
9780231135580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.51

Technological progress and the evolving political order march to different drummers. Science advances at an accelerating pace while religion and politics move along a zigzag course. This divergence will widen and endanger the survival of all nations. This book outlines various measures that aims to help us avert the worst disaster. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM9; JPWL; JWK; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231139526
ISBN
9780231139526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.14

Num Pages: 192 pages, 40 illus., Maps: 5, Charts: 2, Graphs: 12,. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231160544
ISBN
9780231160544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.12

Paperback. A lively introduction to MIT hacks, from the police car on the Great Dome to the abduction of the Caltech cannon. Num Pages: 248 pages, 77 color illus., 65 b&w illus. BIC Classification: JNB; JNM; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 202 x 21. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd United States
Edition
updated edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780262515849
ISBN
9780262515849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 359.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Number of pages
259
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306420351
ISBN
9780306420351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.10

Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306441318
ISBN
9780306441318
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.57

Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PD. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Da Capo Books
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306443312
ISBN
9780306443312
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Hardback. Num Pages: 346 pages. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306444609
ISBN
9780306444609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.87

Hardback. BIC Classification: PD. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Da Capo Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306445071
ISBN
9780306445071
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.15

paperback. Since humans have initiative and can sometimes change the natural course of events, how can we find a system to understand our own actions and the workings of society at large? This book explains the mechanics of change and provides a concept that accounts for the growth and decline of all systems. Num Pages: 433 pages, glossary, notes, further reading, index. BIC Classification: JH; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 40. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
SKU
V9780306455711
ISBN
9780306455711
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.54

hardcover. Proceedings of the Second Symposium held in Natick, Massachusetts, June7-9, 1994 Editor(s): Cohen, S.H.; Lightbody, Marcia L. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Edition
1997th Edition
SKU
V9780306455964
ISBN
9780306455964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.52

Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306460111
ISBN
9780306460111
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.82

Paperback. We are living in a time of unprecedented astronomical exploration and discovery---but how many of us appreciate or even notice our Creator's mind-boggling display of cosmic handiwork? In Star Struck, award-winning professor, author, and astronomy "rock star" David Bradstreet will help you experience new ways to enjoy and praise God's power and eternal nature. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; PDX. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Zondervan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780310344063
ISBN
9780310344063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.06

Paperback. In Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes, Denis O. Lamoureux shows how the Bible and science can not only coexist peacefully, but also complement each other in bolstering the faith of Christians. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCM; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 212 x 18. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Zondervan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780310526445
ISBN
9780310526445
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.31

Hardcover. A thrilling exploration of the science and history of wind from the bestselling author of Cold. Num Pages: 320 pages, 23 b/w photos run with text. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX; WNWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 284 x 31. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316410601
ISBN
9780316410601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1976
Publisher
Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
149
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333180808
ISBN
9780333180808
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.80

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