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Science & Technology
Hardback. A NASA space scientist maps out the coming solar cycle-and its catastrophic potential to disrupt worldwide power and communications systems. He includes a history of the record of auroral sightings, accounts of communications blackouts from the 20th century, industries sensitive to solar storms, and radiation and health issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 halftones / 15 color photos. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120784
- ISBN
- 9780231120784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.86
€ 144.86
Paperback. Whether discussing habitat placement for the northern spotted owl or black-tailed prairie dog or strategies for controlling exotic pests, this book explains how capturing ecological relationships across a landscape with pragmatic optimization models can be applied to real world problems. Series: Complexity in Ecological Systems. Num Pages: 520 pages, 55 line art, 16 color. BIC Classification: PBUH; PSAF; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231125451
- ISBN
- 9780231125451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.01
€ 73.01
Hardback. An alternative view of evolving complexity. Bird argues that randomness means not disorder but infinite order and that complexity arises from the "playing out" of chaotic systems. Num Pages: 352 pages, 48 illus., 10 photos. BIC Classification: PBWS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231126625
- ISBN
- 9780231126625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.87
€ 87.87
Hardback. Addresses concerns that we are losing the diversity of crop plants that provide food for most of the world. This book discusses how economic development, loss of heirloom varieties and wild ancestors, and modern agricultural techniques have endangered the genetic diversity needed to keep agricultural crops vital and capable of adaptation. Editor(s): Motley, Timothy J.; Zerega, Professor Nyree; Cross, Hugh. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, charts, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231133166
- ISBN
- 9780231133166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.67
€ 118.67
Hardback. Examines what the United States can do to help prevent climate devastation. This title explores advances made by climate scientists and addresses the various political and economic issues associated with global warming, including the practicality of reducing emissions from automobiles, and the efficacy of taxing energy consumption. Num Pages: 272 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNPG; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231137102
- ISBN
- 9780231137102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.40
€ 123.40
Hardback. Argues for a more harmonious and rational approach to our relationship with insects, one that does not harm our environment. Beginning with the early techniques of colonial farmers and ending with the modern use of chemical insecticides, this book shows how America's war on insects mirrors its continual struggle with nature and technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231139427
- ISBN
- 9780231139427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.40
€ 49.40
Hardback. Illustrator(s): Roussel, Mathilde. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 b&w. BIC Classification: HPCF7; HPJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231169028
- ISBN
- 9780231169028
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.65
€ 100.65
Hardback. Editor(s): Weinstein, Jami; Colebrook, Claire. Series: Critical Life Studies. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCB; HPCF7; JFFR; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231172141
- ISBN
- 9780231172141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.32
€ 157.32
Hardback. Translator(s): Cleary, Heather. Series: Insurrections: Critical Studies in Religion, Politics, and Culture. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JFCA; JFD; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231175265
- ISBN
- 9780231175265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.53
€ 112.53
Hardback. Editor(s): Chrulew, Matthew; Rose, Deborah Bird; van Dooren, Thom. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAF; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231178808
- ISBN
- 9780231178808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.64
€ 122.64
Hardback. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM3; HRLK; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231181600
- ISBN
- 9780231181600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.98
€ 110.98
Hardback. A critical assay of the rhetorical and cultural obstacles faced by women scientists Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 photographs; 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; JFSJ1; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780252034701
- ISBN
- 9780252034701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Hardback. Series: History of Emotions. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252040580
- ISBN
- 9780252040580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.34
€ 145.34
paperback. Series: Environment Human Condition. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1961st ed.
- SKU
- V9780252065248
- ISBN
- 9780252065248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.20
€ 42.20
paperback. Presents a line of thought, a continuous thread, a tradition, a catena of protestation against living on Butchery. This title includes variety of the witnesses, the prophets of Reformed Dietetics who have shrunk from the regime of blood, including Gautama Buddha, Pythagoras, Plato, Hesiod, Epicurus, Seneca, Ovid, Thomas More, and more. Num Pages: 432 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; TDCT; VFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252071300
- ISBN
- 9780252071300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.01
€ 34.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; PDA; PDR; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 585. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252074332
- ISBN
- 9780252074332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Paperback. Discusses the common ground between the physical sciences and philosophy Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253001191
- ISBN
- 9780253001191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.87
€ 36.87
Paperback. Makes concepts of physics easier to grasp by relating them to everyday knowledge Num Pages: 248 pages, 8 b&w illus. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253006073
- ISBN
- 9780253006073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.28
€ 32.28
Hardback. Num Pages: 206 pages, 15 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 5S; APFA; JFD; JFSK; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253024473
- ISBN
- 9780253024473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 87.71
€ 87.71
Hardback. Series: Life of the Past. Num Pages: 216 pages, 28 color illus. BIC Classification: PS; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253024756
- ISBN
- 9780253024756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.96
€ 60.96
Paperback. The role of gender in making and shaping mathematicians. Series: Race, Gender, & Science. Num Pages: 328 pages, 18 b&w photos, 2 figures. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253211194
- ISBN
- 9780253211194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.20
€ 29.20
Paperback. Introductory text and concise history of the railroads in North America. Briefly covers virtually every conceivable aspect of railroading from "Hand, Flag and Lantern Signals" to the impact of NAFTA, and the electrification of the northeast corridor. Num Pages: 280 pages, 176 b&w photos, 11 figures, 7 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1KB; TRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7112 x 5487 x 14. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253214119
- ISBN
- 9780253214119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.31
€ 40.31
Paperback. Re-examines the assumptions and experimental evidence behind Boyle's Law. The author argues that even good science is sometimes influenced by gender and class politics, and she shows that this work leading to the Gas Law, while certainly based on the experimental evidence, was also based on class and gendered considerations. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 figures, 1 index. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; PD; PHFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780253214553
- ISBN
- 9780253214553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.70
€ 29.70
Paperback. The Russian science establishment was one of the largest in the world, boasting many Nobel prizes, a world-leading space programme, and schools in mathematics, and physics. This book tells the story of the near collapse of Russian science and of subsequent domestic and international efforts to reform and re-energize scientific activity in Russia. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; PDK; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253219886
- ISBN
- 9780253219886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.09
€ 31.09
Paperback. Discusses a contentious 19th-century debate about apes, humans, and competing theories of evolution Num Pages: 192 pages, 29 b&w photos. BIC Classification: PDA; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220516
- ISBN
- 9780253220516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.70
€ 29.70
paperback. Quantum puzzles in everyday life Num Pages: 196 pages, 8 b&w illus. BIC Classification: HPJ; PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253222428
- ISBN
- 9780253222428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.28
€ 32.28
Hardcover. A lucid and entertaining explanation of the evolution of modern steam power. Series: Railroads Past & Present. Num Pages: 216 pages, 185 b&w photos, 24 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; TRF; WGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 948.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780253342195
- ISBN
- 9780253342195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.47
€ 64.47
Hardcover. A comprehensive narrative of the development of the American diesel locomotive Series: Railroads Past & Present. Num Pages: 200 pages, 160 b&w photos, 15 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNGT; TRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 222 x 17. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780253348630
- ISBN
- 9780253348630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.28
€ 55.28
hardcover. Discusses the logic of modern symbolic mathematics Series: Studies in Continental Thought. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPL; PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 234 x 42. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253356710
- ISBN
- 9780253356710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268013431
- ISBN
- 9780268013431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.40
€ 38.40
Hardback. Sounding an alarm over the potential extinction of many albatross species, this book encourages individuals, environmental groups, fishery oversight bodies, and governments to create sustainable management practices for whole ocean ecosystems Series: Mildred Wyatt-Wold Series in Ornithology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 13 color and 15 b&w photos, 4 maps, 2 charts. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780292726826
- ISBN
- 9780292726826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.20
€ 42.20
Paperback. This is the only field guide focused exclusively on Texas's seventy-two species of frogs, toads, and salamanders, compiled by a team of experts who collectively have over a century of experience in field herpetology. Series: Texas Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 309 pages, 176 color photos, 72 maps, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 117 x 26. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292737358
- ISBN
- 9780292737358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Paperback. Characterizes each plant and gives information on its natural habitat, its water, soil, light, temperature, and pruning requirements, and its possible uses in landscape design. This book supplies a list of public gardens that showcase native plants. Num Pages: 310 pages, 350 color, 1 map, 4 figures. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292751477
- ISBN
- 9780292751477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.87
€ 36.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 66 pages, Ill.(some col.). BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 5. Weight in Grams: 273.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 66
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780295951485
- ISBN
- 9780295951485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.85
€ 26.85
Paperback. A fascinating historical study of the decline of salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 25 photos, 8 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; KNAF; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780295981147
- ISBN
- 9780295981147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.20
€ 40.20
Paperback. Focuses on the ethical issues surrounding information control. Editor(s): Moore, Adam Daniel. Num Pages: 455 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 455
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295984896
- ISBN
- 9780295984896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.48
€ 42.48
Hardcover. Weaves the evolutionary theory of sexual selection and the study of rhetoric together with the science and literature of psychedelic drugs Series: In Vivo. Num Pages: 336 pages, 9 illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990941
- ISBN
- 9780295990941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Hardcover. Explores the origins, methods, results, and influence of the unique and highly successful furniture design and fabrication studios offered by the University of Washington Department of Architecture Num Pages: 210 color illus. BIC Classification: AKR; TDPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 224 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295991559
- ISBN
- 9780295991559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.87
€ 60.87
Hardcover. Series Editor(s): Sivaramakrishnan, K. Series: Culture, Place, and Nature. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 maps, 1 recorded music items, 12 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables,. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; JHMC; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295995472
- ISBN
- 9780295995472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Hardback. Series: Feminist Technosciences. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 12 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JFFK; JFSJ; JHBD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295999098
- ISBN
- 9780295999098
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.40
€ 144.40