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Astronomy, space & time
Hardback. A collection of practical data on organizations involved in astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. It offers the coverage that includes relevant universities, scientific committees, institutions, associations, societies, agencies, companies, bibliographic services, data centers, museums, dealers, distributors, and more. Editor(s): Heck, Andre. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 1140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 57. Weight in Grams: 2704.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 1140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019265
- ISBN
- 9781402019265
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€ 263.10
€ 263.10
Hardback. A JENAM 2002 Workshop, Porto, Portugal, 3-5 September 2002 Editor(s): Barbosa, Domingos; Silva, Antonio Da; Mourao, A.M. Series: Cell Engineering. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019401
- ISBN
- 9781402019401
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€ 126.85
€ 126.85
Hardback. The scientific efforts in Astrophysics & Cosmology have brought a revolution to our understanding of the Cosmos. These scientific achievements in Observational and Theoretical Cosmology were presented in the 'Multiwavelength Cosmology' conference that took place on beautiful Mykonos island in the Aegean between 17 and 20 June 2003. Editor(s): Plionis, Manolis. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019715
- ISBN
- 9781402019715
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€ 188.94
€ 188.94
hardcover. Covers various aspects of cosmology in scalar-tensor theories of gravity. This book provides a critical overview of the research in this field and covers topics, such as: scalar-tensor gravity and its limit to general relativity; effective energy-momentum tensors and conformal frames; gravitational waves in scalar-tensor cosmology; and more. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 287 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 602.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402019883
- ISBN
- 9781402019883
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€ 187.18
€ 187.18
Hardback. Supernovae, hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts are among the most energetic explosions in the universe, and to understand one requires an understanding of the others. This book focuses on the similarities and differences between them. It also presents the observations that lead to these three classes of explosions. Editor(s): Fryer, Chris L. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 437 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019920
- ISBN
- 9781402019920
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€ 189.23
€ 189.23
Hardback. Gives an overview of the theoretical and experimental basis of Cosmic Ray (CR) research in the atmosphere and underground for Geophysics and Space Physics. This book describes many realized and potential applications of CR research in different branches of Science and Technology. It ends with a list providing more than 1,500 references. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 894 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1420.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 894
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020711
- ISBN
- 9781402020711
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€ 363.62
€ 363.62
The New Science of Astrobiology. From Genesis of the Living Cell to Ev...
J. (The Abdus Salam International Centre For ...
Paperback. Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. This work consists of a supplement, including a glossary, notes, and tables, which represent highly condensed 'windows' into research. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022296
- ISBN
- 9781402022296
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€ 123.54
€ 123.54
Hardback. Presents the review of our knowledge of cosmic gamma-ray sources. This title provides an introduction to gamma-ray astrophysics, including a description of the physical processes, a guide through the basic phenomenology, and the prospects for further advances. Editor(s): Cheng, Ka-Lok; Cheng, K. S.; Romero, Gustavo E. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 872.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402022555
- ISBN
- 9781402022555
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€ 274.30
€ 274.30
Hardback. The subject of Astrobiology can be approached from many different perspectives. This book is focused on a biogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere. Editor(s): Ehrenfreund, P. (Leiden Observatory, Netherlands and Academy of Sciences, Austria); Despois, Didier; Lazcano, Antonio; Robert, Francois; Irvine, W. M. (University of Massachusetts); Owen, T.; Becker, Luann; Blank, Jen; Brucato, J. R. (Naples Observatory); Colangeli, Luigi. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 518 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023040
- ISBN
- 9781402023040
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€ 196.28
€ 196.28
Hardback. Provides an overview of developments in studies of AGN and the evolution of supermassive black holes, with emphasis on the revolutionary results from the Chandra and XMM-Newton X-ray Observatories. This book is intended for astronomers in general, X-ray astronomers, researchers working in the field of quasars and AGN. Editor(s): Barger, A.J. (University of Hawaii). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024702
- ISBN
- 9781402024702
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Condition: New
€ 128.49
€ 128.49
Soft X-Ray Emission from Clusters of Galaxies and Related Phenomena
. Ed(S): Lieu, Richard; Mittaz, Jonathan
Hardback. Since the discovery of the Cluster Soft Excess (CSE), its properties and origin have been the subject of debate. This book contains results which show that, it has become beyond reasonable doubt that the phenomenon itself is observationally established. It is intended for scientists and graduate students in astronomy. Editor(s): Lieu, Richard; Mittaz, Jonathan. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 210 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 517.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025631
- ISBN
- 9781402025631
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€ 123.02
€ 123.02
The New Rosetta Targets. Observations, Simulations and Instrument Perf...
. Ed(S): Colangeli, Luigi; Epifani, Elena Maz...
Hardback. Includes the papers presented at the workshop on "The New Rosetta targets, observations, simulations and instrument performances", held in Capri, in 2003. This work covers the fields of observations of the Rosetta targets, laboratory experiments and theoretical simulation of cometary processes, and the expected performances of Rosetta experiments. Editor(s): Colangeli, Luigi; Epifani, Elena Mazzotta; Palumbo, Pasquale. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 326 pages, 91 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 714.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025723
- ISBN
- 9781402025723
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Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
Paperback. Astrobiology seeks to unravel the origin of life wherever it might exist in the Universe. The subject of Astrobiology can be approached from many perspectives. This book is focused on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere. Editor(s): Ehrenfreund, P. (Leiden Observatory, Netherlands and Academy of Sciences, Austria); Despois, Didier; Lazcano, Antonio; Robert, Francois; Irvine, W. M. (University of Massachusetts); Owen, T.; Becker, Luann; Blank, Jen; Brucato, J. R. (Naples Observatory); Colangeli, Luigi. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 518 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK; PS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 743.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025877
- ISBN
- 9781402025877
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€ 193.75
€ 193.75
Hardback. Presents a multi-disciplinary approach to the physical mechanisms which structure the shape, evolution and fate of the Galaxy. This book provides an overview on the gaseous and stellar components and on the physical mechanisms. It is intended for graduate students and researchers. Editor(s): Alfaro, Emilio J. (Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia (CSIC)); Perez, Enrique; Franco, Jose. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026195
- ISBN
- 9781402026195
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€ 248.11
€ 248.11
Hardback. Presenting an overview including practical remedies, this handbook provides the background needed by those grappling with the complex issue of outdoor lighting and its effects. It intends to fills the gap that exists between astronomical textbooks, engineering texts and popular brochures about light pollution. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 971 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1828.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 971
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026652
- ISBN
- 9781402026652
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€ 545.95
€ 545.95
Hardback. The founding of the Dudley Observatory at Albany in 1852 was a milestone in humanity's quest to understand the heavens. This book explores the story of the Dudley Observatory as a 150 year long episode in civic astronomy. It ranges from a civic controversy to a venture into space, from the banks of the Hudson River to the highlands of Argentina. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 3JJP; PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402026775
- ISBN
- 9781402026775
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Condition: New
€ 126.73
€ 126.73
The Cassini-Huygens Mission: Orbiter In Situ Investigations Volume 2
. Ed(S): Russell, C. T.; Russell, Christopher...
hardcover. Larger than Galileo with a much greater communication bandwidth, the joint NASA-ESA Cassini-Huygens mission returns scientific data from the solar system's most exotic planet, Saturn. This book is the second volume, in a three volume set, that describes the Cassini/Huygens mission. Editor(s): Russell, C. T.; Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 526 pages, 213 black & white illustrations, 95 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PG; PH; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402027734
- ISBN
- 9781402027734
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Condition: New
€ 126.06
€ 126.06
Hardback. Explores what can be learned about the Sun and interplanetary space using radio observations and techniques. This book emphasises interpretation of radio data with high spatial and spectral resolution, motivated by the planned construction of a new, powerful, solar-dedicated radio array called the Frequency Agile Solar Radiotelescope (FASR). Editor(s): Gary, Dale E. (Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research); Keller, Christoph U. (National Solar Observatory). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028137
- ISBN
- 9781402028137
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Condition: New
€ 189.25
€ 189.25
Hardback. Presents together, the physical processes across the full scale of the heliosphere. This book describes the natural connections that exist between the various parts of the system. It is mainly cast in terms of those mechanisms and phenomena rather than individual missions in space. It is suitable for graduate students and researchers in astronomy. Editor(s): Poletto, Giannina; Suess, Steven T. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 444 pages, 224 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 912.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028304
- ISBN
- 9781402028304
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€ 189.57
€ 189.57
Hardback. Containing 20 in-depth review articles and over 75 invited papers and poster-papers, this work focuses on the Chemical and Mass Masks of the Milky Way, morphological differences between galaxies, bar fraction as a function of look-back time, evolved stellar disks at high redshift, gravitational torques of bars, and more. Editor(s): Block, David L.; Puerari, Ivanio; Freeman, Kenneth C. (The Australian National University); Groess, Robert; Block, Elizabeth K. (Rand Afrikaans University (Soweto)). Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 904 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1708.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 904
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402028618
- ISBN
- 9781402028618
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Condition: New
€ 363.77
€ 363.77
Hardback. Contains lecture papers and contributed papers on different aspects of magnetic phenomena in the solar atmosphere. This book addresses topics such as the physics of solar flares, prominences, coronal mass ejections, magnetic helicity, high-energy radiation from the Sun, observations of the photosphere and chromosphere. Editor(s): Hanslmeier, Arnold; Veronig, Astrid; Messerotti, Mauro. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 662.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029615
- ISBN
- 9781402029615
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Condition: New
€ 123.96
€ 123.96
Dense Molecular Gas around Protostars and in Galactic Nuclei: European...
. Ed(S): Hagiwara, Yoshiaki; Langevelde, Huib...
hardcover. The European Workshop on Astronomical Molecules 2004 gave astronomers an opportunity to generate common interpretations of the phenomena in stars and galaxies. This book contains papers that cover: maser and dense gas diagnostics and related phenomena, evolution of circumstellar regions around protostars, and more. Editor(s): Hagiwara, Yoshiaki; Langevelde, Huib Jan van; Baan, Willem A. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE, Vol
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030383
- ISBN
- 9781402030383
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Condition: New
€ 192.46
€ 192.46
Hardback. Relates the author's interactions with many people in dynamical astronomy and quotes several anecdotes from these interactions. This book also refers to the author's experiences when he served in various international positions, such as general secretary of the IAU and chairman of the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030390
- ISBN
- 9781402030390
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Condition: New
€ 123.35
€ 123.35
Hardback. Contains lectures by world experts in the various branches of this field corresponding to lectures presented during the School "Frontiers of the Universe" at the IESC, (Corsica, France). These pedagogical lectures cover major subjects relevant to the field, providing introductory material appropriate to PhD students. Editor(s): Blanchard, Alain; Signore, Monique. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 659.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030550
- ISBN
- 9781402030550
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Condition: New
€ 362.95
€ 362.95