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Hardback. Discusses the origin of the emerald, its peculiar structure, and its strange allure. This story weaves across several continents and thousands of years. It is a tale of conquistadors, treachery, shipwrecks, and alchemy. It also discusses the modern art of making synthetic emeralds. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; PNV; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275991234
- ISBN
- 9780275991234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54€ 61.31
€ 66.54
€ 61.31
Hardcover. This fascinating study looks at how the seemingly incompatible forces of science, magic, and religion came together in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries to form the foundations of modern culture. Series: Praeger Series on the Early Modern World. Num Pages: 287 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; HBTB; HRAM3; JFCX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275996734
- ISBN
- 9780275996734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.36€ 53.29
€ 57.36
€ 53.29
Hardcover. A provocative new look at an important security topic examines terrorist threats and attacks on shipping and ports-and provides strategies for safety. Editor(s): Alexander, Yonah; Richardson, Tyler B. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: JPWL; TRLT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 688
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275997502
- ISBN
- 9780275997502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.16€ 106.42
€ 118.16
€ 106.42
Hardback. A significant update of the 1990 state-of-the-art handbook on medical anthropology. With new chapters on AIDS, psychology and emotion, nutrition and bioethics, the text reflects the changes in medical anthropological theory and practice since the late 1980s. Num Pages: 584 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHM; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 977.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313296581
- ISBN
- 9780313296581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.42€ 67.32
€ 73.42
€ 67.32
Hardback. An examination of the technical and scientific concepts of biotechnology. It explores the science behind the new technologies, along with the various debates. Each chapter addresses a specific issue to help readers understand how biotechnology is implemented in our lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDZ; TCB; YQSB; YQT. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313306426
- ISBN
- 9780313306426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.39€ 60.31
€ 65.39
€ 60.31
Hardback. Infused with the most up-to-date scholarship, the volume is aimed at the non-specialist audience, explaining in clear language how inextricably linked science and religion have been during most of the last 500 years. Series: Greenwood Guides to Science and Religion. Num Pages: 320 pages, 23 illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; 3J; HRLP; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313326943
- ISBN
- 9780313326943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.86€ 70.33
€ 76.86
€ 70.33
Hardback. Provides an overview of the complex history of the interaction of science and religion. This book chronicles the long history of the battle between adherents of religious doctrines and the nonbelievers who adhere to the naturalism of modern science. It provides a nontechnical introduction to the leading questions that concern science and religion. Series: Greenwood Guides to Science and Religion. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDA; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313330780
- ISBN
- 9780313330780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.42€ 67.32
€ 73.42
€ 67.32
Hardback. Enables students to understand how the discoveries of the Scientific Revolution affect the way physics is practiced today. This work talks about Nicolas Copernicus; Galileo; Johannes Kepler; and Isaac Newton. It is useful for students studying physics and astronomy and who need to understand the history and nature of the scientific enterprise. Series: Greenwood Guides to Great Ideas in Science. Num Pages: 248 pages, 25 halftones. BIC Classification: PDX; PGS. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313332418
- ISBN
- 9780313332418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.98€ 64.31
€ 69.98
€ 64.31
Hardback. What should the average person know about science? This volume provides readers - whether students new to the field or interested members of the lay public - with the essential ideas of evolution using a minimum of jargon and mathematics. It provides an introduction to this powerful scientific theory. Series: Science 101. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313332920
- ISBN
- 9780313332920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.92€ 50.22
€ 53.92
€ 50.22
Hardback. Genetic engineering has become a controversial issue. This guide to the genetic engineering debate provides a detailed history of the debate in a fair and balanced manner, using proponents' points of view to make individual cases, both pro and con. Students and the general public will find a comprehensive survey of the genetic engineering debate. Series: Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America. Num Pages: 244 pages, 5 halftones, 4 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ; TCBG. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313334733
- ISBN
- 9780313334733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.21€ 52.22
€ 56.21
€ 52.22
Hardback. Examines how animals care for their young to ensure their survival, care that is as varied as is animal life on earth. This book provides information on the behaviour of animal parenting, and helps readers understand how vertebrates raise and nurture their young. Series: Greenwood Guides to the Animal World. Num Pages: 232 pages, 55 illustrations (colour & b&w). BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313339868
- ISBN
- 9780313339868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.98€ 64.31
€ 69.98
€ 64.31
Hardback. By knowing more about how animals behave and live, we gain a greater understanding of how life evolved and the importance of biodiversity. This work investigates the animal behavioural trait with which we are most familiar - how various species of animals have become useful members of human societies. Series: Greenwood Guides to the Animal World. Num Pages: 232 pages, 40 illustrations (colour & b&w). BIC Classification: PSVP; WNG. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780313339875
- ISBN
- 9780313339875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.98€ 64.23
€ 69.98
€ 64.23
Hardback. Provides an overview of the flora, fauna and climate of the biomes of lakes and rivers. Series: Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313340000
- ISBN
- 9780313340000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.98€ 64.23
€ 69.98
€ 64.23
Hardback. Since the middle of the 19th century, debates over evolution have occurred almost non-stop. This resource provides synopses of various major persons, organisations and places involved in the long history of the evolution-creationism controversies. Num Pages: 448 pages, 83 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780313341557
- ISBN
- 9780313341557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.89€ 77.34
€ 84.89
€ 77.34
Hardcover. In this eye-opening book, author Lloyd J. Dumas argues that our capacity for developing ever more powerful technologies and the unavoidable fallibility of both machine and man will lead us towards a disaster of an unprecedented scale. Num Pages: 394 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFF; PDR; TB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313378881
- ISBN
- 9780313378881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54€ 61.31
€ 66.54
€ 61.31
Hardcover. This two-volume set provides a one-stop resource on invasive plants, animals, fungi, and even microorganisms in the United States, which are threatening native ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health. Num Pages: 764 pages, 165. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBC; PSAF; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313382208
- ISBN
- 9780313382208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.81€ 165.06
€ 177.81
€ 165.06
Hardcover. In this enlightening and provocative exploration, Dave Pruett sets out a revolutionary new understanding of our place in the universe, one that reconciles the rational demands of science with the deeper tugs of spirituality. Num Pages: 399 pages, 27. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM3; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313399190
- ISBN
- 9780313399190
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54€ 61.23
€ 66.54
€ 61.23
Hardcover. Chronicles experiences of adults with neurofibromatosis 1, a condition misdiagnosed for many years as "The Elephant Man's Disease". The author examines the psychosocial costs of this misdiagnosis and the media's portrayal of "The Elephant Man", and suggests improvements for care. Num Pages: 216 pages, appendices, references, index. BIC Classification: MBN; MBP; MJCG1; MJN; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865692879
- ISBN
- 9780865692879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.89€ 77.34
€ 84.89
€ 77.34
Paperback. Traces the history of alchemy from its earliest roots through to its influence in modern-day science. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 bw illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQX2; PDX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386. A History of Alchemy. 216 pages, 10 bw illustrations. Traces the history of alchemy from its earliest roots through to its influence in modern-day science. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HRQX2; PDX. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 13. Weight: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441132970
- ISBN
- 9781441132970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.18
€ 34.99
€ 32.18
Hardcover. This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated directory filled with hundreds of esteemed resources published in the field of zoology, including indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, journals, biographies and histories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, text books, checklists and classification schemes. Series: Reference Sources in Science & Technology. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563089770
- ISBN
- 9781563089770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.36€ 87.37
€ 96.36
€ 87.37
Hardback. Twenty-two international academics and researchers contribute 14 chapters on new trends in design education and practice aimed to promote new design capabilities through collaborative and distance learning. Editor(s): Bento, Joao; Duarte, Jose; Heitor, Manuel V.; Mitchell, William. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNTX; TBD; U. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 32. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781567205459
- ISBN
- 9781567205459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.89€ 77.34
€ 84.89
€ 77.34
Paperback. Six exciting titles use well known works of children's literature as a springboard for learning. Activities, booktalks, and recommended book titles help students connect reading for pleasure with reading for information. Includes relevant McREL, Information Power II and NFTS standards. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 3. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781586831110
- ISBN
- 9781586831110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.19
€ 18.99
€ 17.19
Hardback. This volume provides an insightful overview of renewable and alternative energy technologies and policies in the United States and around the world. Series: Contemporary World Issues. Num Pages: 323 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: GBC; KNBT; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781598840896
- ISBN
- 9781598840896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.54€ 61.31
€ 66.54
€ 61.31
Paperback. This fascinating book explores the pros and cons of the top 25 green electricity technologies, illuminating how each technology works and detailing the key hurdles each emerging energy strategy has to overcome before it becomes a viable option. Num Pages: 175 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: THX; YXZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 12. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781598845792
- ISBN
- 9781598845792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.20
€ 40.99
€ 34.20