Technology: general issues
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Technology: general issues
Paperback. The eighteenth century saw the creation of a number of remarkable mechanical androids. The author investigates two such automata - both depicting piano-playing women. She demonstrates that only in a later age of industrial factory production did mechanical androids instill the fear that societies had become indistinguishable from machines. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JF; PDX; TBX; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226034164
- ISBN
- 9780226034164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780814736081
- ISBN
- 9780814736081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
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
€ 26.99€ 23.81
€ 26.99
€ 23.81
Hardcover. This book describes inventions and designs of engineers from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D., with a handful of exceptions from before and after. The inventions are documented by archaeological finds and range from those very well known to some hardly known at all. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HD; PDX; TBD; TGBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048122523
- ISBN
- 9789048122523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.61
€ 65.61
Hardback. This book describes inventions and designs of engineers from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D., with a handful of exceptions from before and after. The inventions are documented by archaeological finds and range from those very well known to some hardly known at all. Series: History of Mechanism and Machine Science. Num Pages: 437 pages, 184 black & white illustrations, 116 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HD; PDX; TBD; TBX; TGBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319444758
- ISBN
- 9783319444758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.47
€ 209.47
Paperback. The outcome of DTRS 10 held at Purdue University in 2014. Editor(s): Adams, Robin S.; Buzzanell, Patrice; Siddiqui, Junaid A. Series: Design Thinking Research Symposium. Num Pages: 460 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, graphs. BIC Classification: AK; AM; TBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 185 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557537232
- ISBN
- 9781557537232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.31
€ 94.31
Hardcover. Mechanics is that branch of science that deals with forces and motion on a body. A blend of mathematics and engineering theory, analytical mechanics focuses on analyzing the forces applied on automobiles, spacecraft, and airplanes; in dynamic structures such as buildings, bridges, and roads; and in natural forces (such as waves, wind shear, etc. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TBJ; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 37. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471332077
- ISBN
- 9780471332077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.63
€ 182.63
Paperback. Series: Texts in Applied Mathematics. Num Pages: 757 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; TBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1421.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 757
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461268475
- ISBN
- 9781461268475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.84
€ 69.84
Hardcover. Includes twelve more problems. Editor(s): DeWitt-Morette, Cecile. Num Pages: 560 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PH; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 253 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1252.
- Publisher
- North Holland
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780444504739
- ISBN
- 9780444504739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.13
€ 146.13
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
€ 126.45
Paperback. Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 410 pages, 119 black & white illustrations, 20 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PN; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319533445
- ISBN
- 9783319533445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.59
€ 97.59
Hardcover. With communications technologies rapidly expanding, the traditional separation of electronic circuits and antenna systems design is no longer feasible. This book covers various design approaches applicable to integrated circuit-antenna modules with the goal of placing the antenna, transmitter, and receiver all on a single chip. Editor(s): Gupta, K. C.; Hall, Peter S. Series: Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TBD; TJFC; TJKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471190448
- ISBN
- 9780471190448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.99
€ 225.99
Hardcover. Design encompasses some of the highest cognitive abilities of human beings, including creativity, synthesis and problem solving. Editor(s): Cross, Nigel; Christiaans, Henri; Dorst, Kees. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AK; JHBC; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960607
- ISBN
- 9780471960607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 519.09
€ 519.09
Hardcover. Some 30,000 years ago, deep in the prehistory of humankind, an individual crammed a sharpened stone into a split in a sturdy piece of wood - and found that this new handled axe made quicker work of cutting than a hand-held rock alone. This work is suitable for history buffs, pop culture lovers and seekers of littleknown lore. Num Pages: 304 pages, 525 colour photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; HBG; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426204203
- ISBN
- 9781426204203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.00
€ 41.99
€ 36.00
Paperback. This work gives an overview of the topic of usability. Firstly, usability is defined and a framework for identifing different aspects of usability is given. The main principles for creating usable designs are expounded, followed by practical advice Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TBDG; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748407620
- ISBN
- 9780748407620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.09
€ 92.09
Paperback. Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date road map of the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; TB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405187657
- ISBN
- 9781405187657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.94
€ 36.99
€ 36.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: PHFC; PHQ; TBN; TJFD5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814745864
- ISBN
- 9789814745864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.19
€ 123.19
Hardback. This book recalls the basics required for an understanding of the nanoworld (quantum physics, molecular biology, micro and nanoelectronics) and gives examples of applications in various fields: materials, energy, devices, data management and life sciences. It is clearly shown how the nanoworld is at the crossing point of knowledge and innovation. Num Pages: 256 pages, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848210073
- ISBN
- 9781848210073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.20
€ 169.20
Hardcover. This book provides an excellent introduction to the subject designed for readers from a variety of mathematical backgrounds. It features introductory properties of metric spaces and Banach spaces, and an appendix contains a summary of the concepts of set theory. Series: Pure and Applied Mathematics: A Wiley Series of Texts, Monographs and Tracts. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBP; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471418252
- ISBN
- 9780471418252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.80
€ 222.80
Paperback. This comprehensive text links abstract mathematics to engineering applications in order to provide a clear and thorough exploration of fluid dynamics. Focus is on the development of mathematical models of physical phenomena and the wide range of technologies available to students. Num Pages: 528 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDE; PHDF; TBJ; TGMF3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471182092
- ISBN
- 9780471182092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 324.49
€ 324.49