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Technology: general issues
Hardback. Macro-engineering involves the large-scale modification and manipulation of natural systems for the benefit of mankind. This book describes some Earth-based macroprojects, whose primary goals are power production, land reclamation, food production, climate change, water, transport and coastal protection. Editor(s): Badescu, V. (Politechnic University of Bucharest); Cathcart, R. B. (Geographos); Schuiling, R. D. (Utrecht University). Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037399
- ISBN
- 9781402037399
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.49
€ 195.49
Hardback. Collections of digital documents can be found everywhere in institutions, universities or companies. But searching them for information can still be painful. This book presents a search system that can suggest ways of refining or relaxing the query to assist a user in the search process. Series: The Information Retrieval Series. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UB; UNH; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037672
- ISBN
- 9781402037672
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€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Hardback. This book brings together powerful ideas and new developments to provide theoretical and practical knowledge to inform progress in science education. The book highlights successful applications of analogies and metaphors, and foreshadows exciting developments. Editor(s): Aubusson, Peter J. (University of Technology); Harrison, Allan G. (Central Queensland University); Ritchie, Stephen M. (James Cook University). Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1080.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038297
- ISBN
- 9781402038297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Paperback. A book that addresses moral reasoning and socioscientific discourse. It provides a theoretical framework to reconsider what a 'functional view' of scientific literacy entails, by examining how nature of science issues, classroom discourse issues, cultural issues contribute to habits of mind about socioscientific content. Editor(s): Zeidler, Dana L. (University of South Florida). Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038556
- ISBN
- 9781402038556
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Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42
Hardback. Provides a critical assessment of the state-of-the-art in nanomechanics, with particular application to mechanical properties and structural integrity associated with MEMS, NEMS, nanomanufacturing, microelectronics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and microsystems. Editor(s): Chuang, Tze-Jer (National Institute of Standards and Technology); Anderson, P.M. (Ohio State University); Wu, M.-K. (National Science Council); Hsieh, S. (National Institute of Standards and Technology). Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039508
- ISBN
- 9781402039508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Hardback. Expresses the deformation work by internal forces as a function of the absolute coordinates of contacts of mobile elastic structure. This book demonstrates the consistent procedure of mathematical modeling and synthesis of nominal coordinated motion, as well as control of the cooperative system. Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042683
- ISBN
- 9781402042683
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Condition: New
€ 233.06
€ 233.06
Self-assembly, Pattern Formation and Growth Phenomena in Nano-systems
. Ed(S): Golovin, Alexander A. (Northwestern ...
Hardback. Contains lecture notes written by the lecturers of the NATO Advanced Study Institute 'Self-Assembly, Pattern Formation and Growth Phenomena in Nano-Systems' that took place in St Etienne de Tinee, France, in the fall 2004. Editor(s): Golovin, Alexander A. (Northwestern University); Nepomnyashchy, Alexander A. (Israel Institute of Technology). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043536
- ISBN
- 9781402043536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.24
€ 250.24
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Functional Properties of Nanostructured Materials, Sozopol, Bulgaria, 3-15 June 2005 Editor(s): Kassing, Rainer; Petkov, Plamen; Kulisch, Wilhelm; Popov, Cyril. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PN; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045950
- ISBN
- 9781402045950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 378.88
€ 378.88
Hardback. Presents an overview of calibration techniques for Nyquist A/D converters. This book analyzes different A/D-converter architectures with an emphasis on the maximum achievable power efficiency. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046346
- ISBN
- 9781402046346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.98
€ 197.98
Hardback. Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology promise great technical breakthroughs. This book reviews the possible uses of these impending technical developments in various industrial, medical, and national security applications. It examines the corresponding ethical, legal, social, economic, and educational issues that these developments raise. Editor(s): Roco, Mihail C.; Bainbridge, William Sims. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDR; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046582
- ISBN
- 9781402046582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.80
€ 196.80
New Carbon Based Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
. Ed(S): Barsukov, Igor V.; Johnson, Christop...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop and Conference New Carbon Based Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems, Argonne, Illinois, U.S.A., 19-24 October 2003 Editor(s): Barsukov, Igor V.; Johnson, Christopher S. (Argonne National Laboratory); Doninger, Joseph E.; Barsukov, Vyacheslav Z. (Kiev National University of Technologies and Design). Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 547 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; THRH; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 547
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048111
- ISBN
- 9781402048111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 379.00
€ 379.00
Hardback. Presents 53 independently reviewed papers which embody various advances in the theory, design, control and application of robotic systems, which are intended for a variety of purposes such as manipulation, manufacturing, automation, surgery, locomotion and biomechanics. Editor(s): Lenarcic, Jadran; Roth, B. Num Pages: 509 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 925.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 509
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049408
- ISBN
- 9781402049408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.70
€ 198.70
Hardback. This captivating text on university pedagogy aims to show that biochemistry (or any science) is a way of thinking about the world. The author views the classroom through various theoretical perspectives and reviews research into enhanced education techniques. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049804
- ISBN
- 9781402049804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Hardback. Sustainable solutions require the integration of social and ecological aspects in every planning and decision-making process. This book explains the important principles and elements of Systems Engineering and three planning cases demonstrate the practical application. It provides an understandable guide with questions and recommendations. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KNBT; TBD; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050176
- ISBN
- 9781402050176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42
Hardback. Relates calixarenes to nanochemistry, and key information for industries engaged in the production of high-tech materials. This book contains review articles which define the importance of calixarenes as reagents in nanochemistry. It is suitable for students, academics, research institutions and industries. Editor(s): Vicens, Jacques; Harrowfield, Jack. Num Pages: 395 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 395
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050213
- ISBN
- 9781402050213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.17
€ 196.17
hardcover. Describes the key research parameters of nanocarrier technologies. This book carries a collection of scientific articles from top research people in the field. Editor(s): Mozafari, M.Reza. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050404
- ISBN
- 9781402050404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.04
€ 201.04
Innovations in Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and...
. Ed(S): Van Leeuwen, Jos P.; Timmermans, Har...
Hardback. Traditionally, the DDSS conferences aim to be a platform for both starting and experienced researchers. This volume contains 31 peer reviewed papers that are organised into seven sections, including Land Use Simulation and Visualisation, Multi-Agent Models for Movement Simulation, Multi-Agent Models for Urban Development, and more. Editor(s): van Leeuwen, Jos P.; Timmermans, Harry J.P. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; KJT; TBD; UGC; UGK; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050596
- ISBN
- 9781402050596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 393.31
€ 393.31
Hardback. Design and Technology has evolved in the school curriculum and the British government funds research exploring what learners could do when challenged with design and technology tasks. This book summarizes the lessons learned from this research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402051142
- ISBN
- 9781402051142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Paperback. Synthesizes literature and research on scientific inquiry and the nature of science in K-12 instruction. This book also explores the subtleties and challenges of designing curriculum and instruction for integrating inquiry and nature of science. Editor(s): Flick, Lawrence; Lederman, N.G. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 474 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 31. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402051500
- ISBN
- 9781402051500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 289.13
€ 289.13
Paperback. Offers a pedagogical theory that promotes experiential learning of model-laden theory and inquiry in science. This book focuses on practical aspects that have repeatedly demonstrated their value in fostering meaningful and equitable learning of physics and other science courses at the secondary school and college levels. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402051517
- ISBN
- 9781402051517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.28
€ 130.28