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Paperback. T.A. Heppenheimer's acclaimed chronicle of rockets, politics, and the pioneers who dared to reach beyond humanity's limits. "The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and best written history of space flight there is. "-The Times (London) "A lively account of the development of space activities in the U.S. and the Soviet Union.. Num Pages: 420 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471291053
- ISBN
- 9780471291053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.03
€ 30.99
€ 24.03
Paperback. Up-to-date information on planning and design for major transportation modes. This book explores short and long term transportation planning as well as non-engineering aspects integrated on a multimodal/systems basis. It also examines the design of facilities that serve individual transportation modes including land, sea, and air. Num Pages: 688 pages, index. BIC Classification: KNG; TGX; TR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471173960
- ISBN
- 9780471173960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 329.65
€ 329.65
Hardcover. A lively study of orbital mechanics by the writer responsible for the computer simulations and systems analysis for the Saturn V moon rocket, Project Skylab and many others. Provides thorough coverage of all background theories, including unusual concepts and paradoxes that will enhance appreciation of this field. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PHV; TGB; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 264 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471146360
- ISBN
- 9780471146360
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.76
€ 177.76
Hardcover. This book is a comprehensive, modern reference source containing applications of computerized symbolic manipulations for analyzing the stability of a wide range of difference schemes. The authors provide specific characteristics of each scheme and their application to real world problems. Num Pages: 458 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBKJ; TBJ; TRP; UYAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 36. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471129462
- ISBN
- 9780471129462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.18
€ 255.18
Hardcover. The first comprehensive reference on the design, analysis, and application of space vehicle mechanisms Space Vehicle Mechanisms: Elements of Successful Design brings together accumulated industry experience in the design, analysis, and application of the mechanical systems used during space flight. Editor(s): Conley, Peter L. Num Pages: 816 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 816
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471121411
- ISBN
- 9780471121411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.90
€ 249.90
Paperback. A self-contained in-depth treatment of aircraft performance, designed for a first course in aeronautical or aerospace engineering for undergraduate engineers. Provides an understanding of why conventional aircraft look and fly the way they do. This well written text covers turbofan and turboprop propulsion, subjects often avoided in other texts. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471078852
- ISBN
- 9780471078852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 323.94
€ 323.94
Hardcover. This revised text emphasizes the principles of the physics of flight. The increased importance of automatic control (AFCS) is reflected in an expanded chapter on this subject that prepares students for work with stability augmentation, autopilots and guidance systems. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TGMD; TGMF1; TJFM; TRP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 18. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471034186
- ISBN
- 9780471034186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 346.11
€ 346.11
Hardcover. There is increasing interest in the potential of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and MAV (Micro Air Vehicle) technology and their wide ranging applications including defence missions, reconnaissance and surveillance, border patrol, disaster zone assessment and atmospheric research. Editor(s): Angelov, Plamen. Series: Aerospace Series. Num Pages: 380 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979754
- ISBN
- 9780470979754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.34
€ 123.34
Hardcover. A comprehensive and dedicated guide to automotive production lines, The Automotive Body Manufacturing Systems and Processes addresses automotive body processes from the stamping operations through the final assembly activities. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470976333
- ISBN
- 9780470976333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.13
€ 127.13
Hardcover. Maintenance and continuous health monitoring of air, land and sea structures is one of the most important concerns in a wide range of industries including transportation and civil engineering. Effective maintenance minimises not only the cost of ownership of structures but also improves safety and the perception of safety. Editor(s): Staszewski, Wieslaw; Boller, C.; Tomlinson, G. R. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNGV; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470843406
- ISBN
- 9780470843406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.98
€ 144.98
Hardcover. Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book that focuses on propulsion systems commonly used in aerospace vehicles today; e.g. , rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 176 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470824979
- ISBN
- 9780470824979
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.80
€ 142.80
Paperback. This essential guide introduces boat owners to radar fundamentals, covering everything from reading a radar screen, avoiding collisions, and tracking weather to navigating and piloting using a radar/map display. . Num Pages: 110 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJKD; TRL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 170 x 5. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470778111
- ISBN
- 9780470778111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.31
€ 19.99
€ 17.31
Hardcover. This book introduces the basic concepts necessary to understand Single Event phenomena which could cause random performance errors and catastrophic failures to electronics devices. As miniaturization of electronics components advances, electronics components are more susceptible in the radiation environment. Num Pages: 520 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470767498
- ISBN
- 9780470767498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.14
€ 168.14
Paperback. This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat and the operator, then takes you through each type of call, and its 'standard procedure'. You can also call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the book has photo sequences of how to do this. Num Pages: 80 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: TRLN; WSSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 171 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470758588
- ISBN
- 9780470758588
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.54
€ 16.99
€ 14.54
Paperback. Inshore Navigation is designed for the newcomer to navigation and pilotage. This book goes straight to the heart of each topic and concentrates on what the beginner really needs to know when out on the water. The object of this book is to give you enough knowledge to be able to navigate simply and safely on short inshore passages. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TRLN; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Fernhurst Books Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470753897
- ISBN
- 9780470753897
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.38
€ 19.99
€ 17.38
Hardcover. This text outlines the concepts of modern control theory applied to the design and analysis of general flight control systems in a concise and mathematically rigorous style. It presents a comprehensive treatment of atmospheric and space flight control systems including aircraft, rockets and entry vehicles and spacecraft. Series: Aerospace Series. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJ; TRP; TRT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470745632
- ISBN
- 9780470745632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.88
€ 103.88
Hardcover. The public health risks posed by automotive particulate emissions are well known. Such particles are sufficiently small to reach the deepest regions of the lungs; and moreover act as carriers for many potentially toxic substances. Series: RSP. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RNP; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470724552
- ISBN
- 9780470724552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.55
€ 155.55
Paperback. An accessible, clearly organized study guide for student pilots wishing to take commercial ground examinations to obtain ATPL or CPL licenses, this book also provides a reliable up-to-date reference for qualified and experienced personnel wishing to improve their understanding of the principles of flight. Series: Aerospace Series. Num Pages: 506 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470710739
- ISBN
- 9780470710739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.99
€ 84.99
Hardcover. This text presents a holistic, systems approach to vehicle powertrain systems design. It provides students with the basic knowledge and understanding required to undertake an optimal design process, while at the same time identifying the real-world constraints involved in this process such as emissions, noise, and fuel economy. Num Pages: 558 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 174 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470666029
- ISBN
- 9780470666029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.43
€ 104.43
Hardcover. This book is unique because it teaches modern navigation - backed up the traditional 'pencil and paper ' approach. This is valuable because although most sailors now use GPS, if the electronics fail, a knowledge of traditional navigation is essential. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: TRLN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Fernhurst Books Limited
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470516133
- ISBN
- 9780470516133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.04
€ 26.99
€ 22.04