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Paperback. A collection of essays, presented orally to a diverse group of students and professionals, which reveal the fertile areas for future study of astronomy and astrophysics. The emphasis is on the description of the state of our knowledge as a preparation for the future unraveling of the mysteries of the universe. Editor(s): Bahcall, John N.; Ostriker, J.P. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 382 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PGC; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691016061
- ISBN
- 9780691016061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.67
€ 118.67
Paperback. Begins by addressing basic questions about active galactic nuclei: What are they? How can they be found? How do they evolve? This book assesses the evidence for massive black holes and considers how they generate power by accretion. It discusses X-ray and g-ray emission, radio emission and jets, emission and absorption lines, and others. Series: Princeton Series in Astrophysics. Num Pages: 632 pages, 8 tables 111 line illus. 8 halftones. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 37. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691011516
- ISBN
- 9780691011516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.60
€ 147.60
Paperback. Describes twenty-nine practical experiments, detailing how they are done and the math and physics behind them. The experiments in this book cover a wide field of physics and the borders of chemistry, ranging from dynamic mechanics ('Kinetic Curiosities') to electricity ('Antediluvian Electronics') and combustion ('Infernal Inventions'). Num Pages: 272 pages, 78 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 193 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691009865
- ISBN
- 9780691009865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.56
€ 46.56
Paperback. Spatial patterns of movement are fundamental to the ecology of animal populations, influencing their social organization, mating systems, demography, and the spatial distribution of prey and competitors. This book presents a framework for studying animal home range patterns based on the analysis of correlated random work models. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20 color illus. 4 halftones. 57 line illus. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691009285
- ISBN
- 9780691009285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.04
€ 104.04
Hardcover. An introduction to the physics and chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, this book explains the science behind some of the critical environmental controversies. It covers both the chemistry and physics of the atmosphere with an account of relevant aspects of ocean science and treats atmospheric science and the climate as an integrated whole. Num Pages: 344 pages, 8 color plates. 290 b/w illus. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 203 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1085.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691006918
- ISBN
- 9780691006918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.45
€ 163.45
Paperback. Fibre bundles are an integral part of differential geometry. This book begins with an introduction to bundles, including such topics as differentiable manifolds and covering spaces. It then provides brief surveys of advanced topics, such as homotopy theory and cohomology theory, before using them to study further properties of fibre bundles. Series: Princeton Mathematical Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBPD; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691005485
- ISBN
- 9780691005485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.45
€ 129.45
Paperback. Presenting a statistical mathematical theory, this work joins the two major lines of development in the field: while British and American statisticians were developing the science of statistical inference, French and Russian probabilitists transformed the classical calculus of probability into a rigorous and pure mathematical theory. Series: Princeton Mathematical Series. Num Pages: 575 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 33. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691005478
- ISBN
- 9780691005478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.32
€ 185.32
Paperback. Presents the development of scientific cosmology as a historical event, one that embroiled many scientists in a controversy over the very notion of an evolving universe with a beginning in time. This work examines how the big-bang theory drew inspiration from and eventually triumphed over rival views. Num Pages: 488 pages, 4 tables 23 line illus. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; PDX; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691005461
- ISBN
- 9780691005461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.95
€ 87.95
Hardcover. Offers a guide to the conceptual framework of quantum mechanics. This book presents the Copenhagen interpretation, showing its logical consistency and completeness. The problem of measurement is a major area of inquiry, with the author surveying its history from Planck to Heisenberg before describing the consistent-histories interpretation. Num Pages: 328 pages, 27 line illus. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691004358
- ISBN
- 9780691004358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.11
€ 118.11
Paperback. Cancer has become the scourge of the twentieth century. This book explores the revolution in public health, the origins and principles of molecular biology, and our emerging understanding of the causes of cancer. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 halftones 52 line drawings 5 tables. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCL; PD; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691002507
- ISBN
- 9780691002507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20
Paperback. Providing a synthesis of sexual selection, this work describes the theory and its development; examines models, methods, and empirical tests; and identifies unsolved problems. It discusses such topics as the selection and evolution of mating preferences; relations between sexual selection and speciation; constraints on sexual selection; and more. Series: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology. Num Pages: 624 pages, 10 halftones 110 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVS; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000572
- ISBN
- 9780691000572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.74
€ 112.74
Paperback. Toric varieties are algebraic varieties arising from elementary geometric and combinatorial objects. This text aims to develop the foundations of the study of toric varieties, and describe these relations and applications. It includes Stanley's theorem characterizing the numbers of simplicies in each dimension in a convex simplicial polytope. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 180 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PBF; PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000497
- ISBN
- 9780691000497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.67
€ 118.67
Paperback. The interplay between analysis on Lie groups and the theory of special functions is well known. This book deals with the case of the Heisenberg group and the related expansions in terms of Hermite, special Hermite, and Laguerre functions. It develops Littlewood-Paley-Stein theory for the expansions and uses the theory to prove multiplier theorems. Series: Mathematical Notes. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691000480
- ISBN
- 9780691000480
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.57
€ 129.57
Hardcover. * Long awaited new edition of this classic behavior book * Revisions reflect major advances in the field of clinical animal behavior * Provides advice applicable to any small animal practice * Written at a level that appeals to students, practitioners and specialists alike. Num Pages: 374 pages, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780683039122
- ISBN
- 9780683039122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JP; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1965
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674794856
- ISBN
- 9780674794856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.58
€ 126.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 154 x 36. Weight in Grams: 715.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674794757
- ISBN
- 9780674794757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.67
€ 30.67
Hardback. August Weismann's 1892 theory that inheritance is transmitted through eggs and sperm provided the biological mechanism for natural selection. In this full-length biography, Frederick Churchill situates Weismann in the swirling intellectual currents of his day and shows how his work paved the way for the modern synthesis of genetics and evolution. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674736894
- ISBN
- 9780674736894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.79
€ 82.79
Hardcover. Phylogeography is a discipline concerned with various relationships between gene genealogies (phylogenetics) and geography. This book aims to capture the field's conceptual and empirical richness, plus the sense of innovation that phylogeographic perspectives have brought to evolutionary studies. Num Pages: 464 pages, 113 line illustrations, 13 tables. BIC Classification: HBT; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674666382
- ISBN
- 9780674666382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.58
€ 132.58
Hardcover. Offering an account of the role of the cerebral cortex in perception, this work explores the field of perceptual neuroscience. It includes topics such as: neuroanatomical studies of the neocortex; neuronal histogenesis; and rhythmicity and synchronization in neocortical networks. Num Pages: 512 pages, 109 line illustrations, 9 halftones, 10 tables. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 206 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1153.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674661882
- ISBN
- 9780674661882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.73
€ 162.73
Hardcover. Throughout his career, Donald Pfaff has demonstrated that by choosing problems and methods with care, biologists can study the molecular mechanisms of brains more complex than those of fruit flies, snails, and roundworms. He offers a close-up, conversational perspective on a 50-year quest to understand how behavior is regulated in vertebrates. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 23 x 15. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674660311
- ISBN
- 9780674660311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.81
€ 57.81
Hardcover. This companion volume to Siri von Reis's previous exploration of ethnobotanical notes in the Harvard herbaria brings to light a new array of plants with drug or food potential, offering wide-ranging possible applications for pharmacologists, chemists, botanists, and even anthropologists. Num Pages: 376 pages, 1Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674617650
- ISBN
- 9780674617650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.96
€ 69.96
Hardcover. Gordon Fain's Molecular and Cellular Physiology of Neurons, Second Edition> is intended for anyone who seeks to understand nerve cell function: undergraduate and graduate students in neuroscience, students of bioengineering and cognitive science, and practicing neuroscientists who want to deepen their knowledge of recent discoveries. Num Pages: 740 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 211 x 242 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674599215
- ISBN
- 9780674599215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.67
€ 131.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; WBTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674595422
- ISBN
- 9780674595422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.47
€ 44.47
Paperback. The lizard genus Anolis contains more species than any other genus of reptile, bird, or mammal. Caribbean members of this group have been intensively studied, but knowledge of Central and South American anoles has lagged behind. James R. McCranie and Gunther Kohler begin to fill this gap with a detailed account of the anoles of Honduras. Series: Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology Special Publications Series. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 174 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674504417
- ISBN
- 9780674504417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.02
€ 35.02
Paperback. Can we live with the consequences of wiping our closest relatives off the face of the Earth, and all the biological knowledge about ourselves that would die along with them? Extinction of the great apes threatens to become a reality within a few human generations. Stanford tells us how we can redirect the course of an otherwise bleak future. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNCB; RNKH1; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Belknap Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674416840
- ISBN
- 9780674416840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.47
€ 44.47
Hardback. Num Pages: 514 pages. BIC Classification: PN. Dimension: 237 x 161. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 514
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674139541
- ISBN
- 9780674139541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.27
€ 163.27
Hardback. Num Pages: 516 pages. BIC Classification: PN. Dimension: 238 x 161. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674139534
- ISBN
- 9780674139534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.27
€ 163.27
Hardback. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: PN. Dimension: 235 x 130. Weight in Grams: 34240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674139527
- ISBN
- 9780674139527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.04
€ 173.04
Hardback. Num Pages: 524 pages. BIC Classification: PN. Dimension: 237 x 162. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1968
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674139510
- ISBN
- 9780674139510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.34
€ 166.34
Paperback. Editor(s): Geschwind, Norman; Galaburda, Albert M. Num Pages: 243 pages, 48ill.(9col.).11tabs. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674106598
- ISBN
- 9780674106598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.19
€ 63.19
Paperback. Propelled to fame by his "Two Cultures" lecture, scientist-turned-novelist C. P. Snow (1905--1980) here tells a story of hatred and ambition at the top of British science, exposing how vital decisions were ultimately determined by politics. Today scientists and politicians are more contentious, but Snow's dramatic narrative remains the best guide. Series: Godkin Lectures on the Essentials of Free Government & the Duties of the Citizen. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JPH; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674072374
- ISBN
- 9780674072374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.47
€ 44.47
Paperback. Shows us how we can, in fact, see microorganisms - and appreciate their vast and varied role in nature and our lives. This title also shows us how to examine, study, and appreciate microbes in the manner of a birdwatcher, by making sightings of microbial activities and thereby identifying particular microbes as well as understanding what they do. Num Pages: 336 pages, 38 figures. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674064096
- ISBN
- 9780674064096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.54
€ 70.54
Hardback. Prominent neuroscientists, psychologists, ethologists, and primatologists from around the world take a bottom-up approach to primate social behavior by investigating how the primate mind connects with other minds and exploring the shared neurological basis for imitation, joint action, and empathy as well as their evolutionary foundations. Editor(s): De Waal, Frans B. M.; Ferrari, Pier Francesco. Num Pages: 416 pages, 39 halftones, 19 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JMM; PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 168 x 37. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674058040
- ISBN
- 9780674058040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.15
€ 82.15
Hardback. In a world of giddy celebrants and dire detractors, Milad Doueihi speaks with measured authority about what the rise of digital culture means. He ranges from literacy, citizenship, digital subjectivity, and social networks to texts, archiving, storage, and copyright--offering a rare view of the emerging digital space. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; PDR; UB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674055247
- ISBN
- 9780674055247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.50
€ 35.50
Hardback. Color can attract mates, intimidate enemies, and distract predators. But it can also conceal animals from detection. It is an adaptation to the visual features of the environment but also to the perceptual and cognitive capabilities of other organisms. Judy Diamond and Alan Bond reveal factors at work in the evolution of concealing coloration. Num Pages: 274 pages, 52 color illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674052352
- ISBN
- 9780674052352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.40
€ 41.40
Hardback. Presenting an introduction to the science and technology of small things, this title explains science on the nanoscale. It describes the methods used to study nanostructures, suggests ways of understanding their often bizarre behavior, and outlines their uses in technology. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100 color illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 266 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1196.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674035669
- ISBN
- 9780674035669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73
Paperback. Science is about 6000 years old while physics emerged as a distinct branch some 2500 years ago. This title provides the perspective needed to understand contemporary developments in physics in relation to philosophical traditions as far back as ancient Greece. It presents a history of physics from the early beginning to our day. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12 line, 2 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674034877
- ISBN
- 9780674034877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.47
€ 44.47
Hardback. Seen as vermin that spoiled valuable rangeland, prairie dogs were long the subject of eradication campaigns and are threatened by habitat loss and the loss of genetic diversity. This book presents a study of Gunnison's prairie dogs (Cynomys gunnisoni), one of the keystone species of the short-grass prairie ecosystem. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10 halftones, 24 line illustrations, 15 tables. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674031814
- ISBN
- 9780674031814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.94
€ 69.94
Hardback. Explores the strikingly similar ways in which information is encoded in nonverbal man-made signals and animal-evolved signals. This book also considers some coding principles for reducing certain unwanted redundancies and explains how desirable redundancies enhance communication reliability. Num Pages: 272 pages, 25 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: GTE; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027954
- ISBN
- 9780674027954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.63
€ 80.63
Paperback. Covering a variety of species from yeast to humans, this book tells the story of selfish genetic elements, those continually appearing stretches of DNA that act narrowly to advance their own replication at the expense of the larger organism. Num Pages: 632 pages, 13 color illustrations, 3 halftones, 88 line illustrations, 34 tables. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674027220
- ISBN
- 9780674027220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.85
€ 47.85