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Science: general issues

Hardback. Over the last few centuries, science has usurped domains of knowledge that were once the province of religion. At the same time, however, both science and religion have enforced strict boundaries throughout. Science can describe the world to us, but it cannot tell us about meaning or values. This title presents a case for breaching this barrier. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; PDA; PSAJ; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
329
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387947945
ISBN
9780387947945
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.57

Hardback. Offers a fresh and direct approach to the theories of special functions with emphasis on spherical symmetry in Euclidean spaces of arbitrary dimensions. This work uses elementary concepts to present the spherical harmonics in a theory of invariants of the orthogonal group. It is particularly important for the complexification of the Funk-Hecke. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBKF; PBMH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387949499
ISBN
9780387949499
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.45

Hardback. Algorithms and discretization procedures are covered in this book for the solution of non-linear programming, semi-infinite optimization, and optimal control problems. Editor(s): Polak, Elijah. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 802 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1298.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
802
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387949710
ISBN
9780387949710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 412.21

Paperback. Presents a compendium of projects, together with a large number of example programs for readers to study and explore. This book is suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate students of science, mathematics and engineering who deal with scientific computation in their future studies and research. Num Pages: 470 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PDN; UYAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 852.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. 1994. 2nd printing 2000
Number of pages
470
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387950099
ISBN
9780387950099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.06

Hardcover. Stressing the use of technology, this book emphasizes the use of graphics for both illustration and analysis. Algebraic manipulators are used when convenient. Prerequisites are suggested, but not required, for using this book in a course include at least one semester of partial differential equations and some programming capability. Series: Texts in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 457 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PDE; TBJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 1995. Corr. 2nd printing 1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387979991
ISBN
9780387979991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.37

Hardcover. The best-selling author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393068474
ISBN
9780393068474
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.86

Paperback. "Fresh .. solid .. full of suspense and intrigue."-Publishers Weekly Series: Great Discoveries. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 200.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393328547
ISBN
9780393328547
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.23

Paperback. "Where else does math become a romp, full of entertaining tricks and turns?"-Bryce Christensen, Booklist Num Pages: 284 pages, 40 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393338676
ISBN
9780393338676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. "A charming, thoughtful book, one that makes a powerful case for smiles as 'social acts with consequences.' "-Boston Sunday Globe Num Pages: 352 pages, 38 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393344226
ISBN
9780393344226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.15

Paperback. The IgNobel Prize-winner and author of Rock, Paper, Scissors applies science-based solutions to seemingly complex problems in life. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: PBWS; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Basic Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465020249
ISBN
9780465020249
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.98

Paperback. Undergraduate research (UR) is widely believed to enhance the learning experience of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. This is the first comprehensive, practical, research-based book on undergraduate research. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; PD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 277 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 760.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470227572
ISBN
9780470227572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.52

One of the top ten most frequently cited journals, this series contains updated and comprehensive compendiums of molecular modeling software that list hundreds of programs, services, suppliers, and other information that every chemist will find useful. Editor(s): Lipkowitz, Kenny B. Series: Reviews in Computational Chemistry. Num Pages: 482 pages. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 34. Weight in Grams: 962.
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470587140
ISBN
9780470587140
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 249.94

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470643693
ISBN
9780470643693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.09

Paperback. Sir Arthur Tansley was the leading figure in ecology for the first half of the 20th century, founding the field, and forming its first professional societies. He was the first President of the British Ecological Society and the first chair of the Field Studies Council. Num Pages: 226 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470671542
ISBN
9780470671542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.44

Paperback. Minimizes the amount of chemicals used in the lab and resultant chemical waste. Introduces new experiments designed to reduce exposure to toxic materials, lab costs and environmental pollution. Covers basic chemical concepts as well as spectroscopy and solution, physical and inorganic chemistry. Num Pages: 528 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: PDN; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 218 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471202073
ISBN
9780471202073
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 188.48

Hardcover. Describes various analytical techniques and systems for the development, validation, quality control, purification, and physicochemical testing of combinatorial libraries. This book provides coverage of applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). Editor(s): Yan, Bing. Series: Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and its Applications. Num Pages: 466 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBV; PDE; PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
466
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471269298
ISBN
9780471269298
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.04

Paperback. The aim of this text is to relay the excitement of science by exploring selected topics in biology and medicine in a way that reveals the process of discovery. Each chapter focuses on the curiosity and creativity that drives scientists. Num Pages: 248 pages, 66. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 180 x 11. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632044528
ISBN
9780632044528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 95.52

This book explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. Editor(s): Glen, Alistair S.; Dickman, Christopher R. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; PDX; PSV; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 212 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1748.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing Australia
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780643103108
ISBN
9780643103108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 107.79

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Condition
New
SKU
V9780671628185
ISBN
9780671628185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.05

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718829643
ISBN
9780718829643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.45

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Lutterworth Press
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718892784
ISBN
9780718892784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.49

Paperback. Bestselling author Leland Gregory turns his nose for nuttiness toward the world of science. Series: Stupid History. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 238. Chronicles of Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Laboratory. 288 pages, illustrations. Bestselling author Leland Gregory turns his nose for nuttiness toward the world of science. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ; WHX. Dimension: 179 x 128 x 15. Weight: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780740779909
ISBN
9780740779909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.81

Paperback. This book is about the scientific questions and issues surrounding the use of animals in general areas of science, rather than the much-discussed ethical issues. The authors have explained the concepts in easy-to-understand prose. Num Pages: 162 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 267.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
UPA
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761848493
ISBN
9780761848493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.06

Grizzle provides a history of science/religion interactions, with an emphasis on Christianity. He also examines his own history of dialogue, which involves self-reflection and interactions with others on science and religion. He focuses on what we have learned about the structure, history, and functioning of creation. Num Pages: 110 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM3; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 236 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
110
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761858058
ISBN
9780761858058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.20

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