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Science: general issues
Hardback. Like any other human endeavor, chemistry was built by real people, with all their strengths and faults. Cathedrals of Science describes its construction-the intersection of science and personality that transformed chemistry, with its chemists struggling for understanding, squabbling over scientific credit, and making moral choices about chemical warfare, totalitarianism, and nuclear weapons. Num Pages: 400 pages, 26 black and white halftones, 31 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; PDX; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195321340
- ISBN
- 9780195321340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.33
€ 68.33
Paperback. This work gives an overview of the topic of usability. Firstly, usability is defined and a framework for identifing different aspects of usability is given. The main principles for creating usable designs are expounded, followed by practical advice Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TBDG; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748407620
- ISBN
- 9780748407620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.36
€ 92.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: PD; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Green Writers Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780989310444
- ISBN
- 9780989310444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.52
€ 19.52
Paperback. A complete investigation of the development and suppression of antigravity and field propulsion technologies. Num Pages: 512 pages, 130 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHD; TRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591430780
- ISBN
- 9781591430780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.57
€ 26.99
€ 26.57
Hardback. For readers of no-nonsense tell-alls such as Being Mortal and Do No Harm, mediagenic doctor and research scientist Paul Offit presents seven breakthroughs that backfired with catastrophic consequences to our health and environment. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 228. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426217982
- ISBN
- 9781426217982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.64
€ 26.99
€ 22.64
Paperback. "With a new preface by the author"--Cover. Num Pages: 328 pages, 12 illus. BIC Classification: MB; MJNA; PD; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452. Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure. 328 pages, 12 black & white illustrations. "With a new preface by the author"--Cover. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: MB; MJNA; PD; PS. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight: 452.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146371
- ISBN
- 9780231146371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.08
€ 18.99
€ 18.08
Paperback. Editor(s): Schilpp, Paul Arthur. Series: Library of Living Philosophers. Num Pages: 799 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 799
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875482866
- ISBN
- 9780875482866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.58€ 53.32
€ 58.58
€ 53.32
Paperback. We are attracted, whether we know it or not, to the hidden aspects of things and people. Some teenagers enjoy cutting themselves with razors. Some men pay good money to be spanked by prostitutes. The average Briton spends over a day a week watching television. This title examines the science behind these curious desires, attractions and tastes. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099548768
- ISBN
- 9780099548768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474401845
- ISBN
- 9781474401845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.78€ 202.80
€ 216.78
€ 202.80
paperback. From quantum to biological and digital, here eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information. Editor(s): Davies, Paul; Gregersen, Niels Henrik. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 506 pages, 5 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PDZ; WN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107684539
- ISBN
- 9781107684539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.22
€ 25.99
€ 25.22
Paperback. Is the universe - and our place in it - the result of random chance, or is there an ultimate meaning to existence? Where did the laws of nature come from? Were they created by a higher force, or can they be explained in some other way? This book explores how modern science is beginning to shed light on the mysteries of our existence. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 192. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- New Edition
- SKU
- KKD0001317
- ISBN
- 9780140158151
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
paperback. Explains how the far-reaching discoveries of physics are revolutionizing our world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion, such as: Why is there a universe? Where did we come from? What is life? How is the world organized? Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140134629
- ISBN
- 9780140134629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.82
€ 4.82
paperback. Explains how the far-reaching discoveries of physics are revolutionizing our world and, in particular, throwing light on many of the questions formerly posed by religion, such as: Why is there a universe? Where did we come from? What is life? How is the world organized? Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206. Good copy showing light age and wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KMK0025573
- ISBN
- 9780140134629
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.82
€ 4.82
paperback. Is life written into the laws of nature, or just a bizarre accident, unique in the universe? How can a mix of non-living chemicals be transformed into something as complex as the living cell? This title reveals the theories set to transform the understanding of our place in the universe. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0034835
- ISBN
- 9780141013022
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. Shows how everything from the humble carbon atom to the speed of light and the laws of physics themselves interact. In this book, the author asks questions such as: Is there a theory of everything within our grasp? If there was a big bang, what happened before it? Is there on universe or many? Could we exist within an endless time loop? Num Pages: 368 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141023267
- ISBN
- 9780141023267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.57
€ 14.99
€ 11.57
Paperback. Bring the fun of a world-famous science museum into your own classroom or home! THE EXPLORATORIUM SCIENCE SNACKBOOK SERIES "Clear, concise, and visual--the best assortment of wonder- filled ideas I have seen. A must-have. Series: Exploratorium Science Snackbook. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations, photographs. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 192 x 7. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471115144
- ISBN
- 9780471115144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.76
€ 24.76
Paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCX6; PDX; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764218651
- ISBN
- 9780764218651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.73
€ 18.73
Hardcover. Applies the well-developed tools of the theory of weak convergence of probability measures to large deviation analysis--a consistent new approach The theory of large deviations, one of the most dynamic topics in probability today, studies rare events in stochastic systems. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 40. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471076728
- ISBN
- 9780471076728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 302.57
€ 302.57
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 33 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRAX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816680511
- ISBN
- 9780816680511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.59
€ 36.59
Hardback. Focuses upon the activities of a group of Midland intellectuals that included the evolutionist and physician Erasmus Darwin, Rev Thomas Gisborne the evangelical philosopher and poet, Robert Bage the novelist, and Charles Sylvester the chemist and engineer. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; 3JF; 3JH; JFCX; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719079221
- ISBN
- 9780719079221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.86
€ 144.86
Paperback. Drawing on a diverse collection of institutional archives, personal correspondence and papers, and interviews, the author shows how game theory offered social scientists, biologists, military strategists, and others a common, flexible language that could facilitate wide-ranging thought and debate on some of the most critical issues of the day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226097176
- ISBN
- 9780226097176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.02
€ 51.02
Hardcover. Drawing on a diverse collection of institutional archives, personal correspondence and papers, and interviews, the author shows how game theory offered social scientists, biologists, military strategists, and others a common, flexible language that could facilitate wide-ranging thought and debate on some of the most critical issues of the day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226097039
- ISBN
- 9780226097039
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.40
€ 144.40
Paperback. Series: Science Essentials. Num Pages: 224 pages, 22 line illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAF; PSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173351
- ISBN
- 9780691173351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.76
€ 21.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, B/W photos througout. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 27. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465096831
- ISBN
- 9780465096831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.58
€ 17.99
€ 15.58
Hardback. Developing new mathematical tools to study discrete event systems has been a major focus in the fields of systems theory and operations research. This study discusses the two lines of investigation in DES research that have emerged: logical/qualitative issues and temporal/quantitative analysis. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBK; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471580416
- ISBN
- 9780471580416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 299.56
€ 299.56
Paperback. Written in clear, narrative style, Hackers & Painters examines issues such as the rightness of web-based applications, the programming language renaissance, spam filtering, the Open Source Movement, internet startups and more. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781449389550
- ISBN
- 9781449389550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.92
€ 26.99
€ 19.92
Hardcover. Providing an accessible introduction to a range of modern computational techniques, this volume is perfect for anyone with only a limited knowledge of physics. Num Pages: 222 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PDN; PH; PN; PS; UYAM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471495628
- ISBN
- 9780471495628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.41
€ 310.41
Paperback. Providing an accessible introduction to a range of modern computational techniques, this book is perfect for anyone with only a limited knowledge of physics. It leads readers through a series of examples, problems, and practical--based tasks covering the basics to more complex ideas and techniques. Num Pages: 222 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDE; PDN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471495635
- ISBN
- 9780471495635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.77
€ 115.77
Paperback. Scholars from disciplines as diverse as political science and art history have offered widely differing interpretations of Kuhn's ideas, appropriating his notions of paradigm shifts and revolutions to fit their own theories, however imperfectly. Destined to become the authoritative philosophical study of Kuhn's work. Bibliography. Translator(s): Levine, Alexander T. Num Pages: 330 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226355511
- ISBN
- 9780226355511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.47
€ 49.47
Paperback. This biography of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) studies and evaluates his career as an inventor and explores in detail how he created inventions that shaped the 20th century, including the electric light, photography, and over 1000 other items. Num Pages: 560 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BG; PDX; TBX; TBY; THR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471362708
- ISBN
- 9780471362708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.66
€ 38.66
hardcover. The definitive biography of the century's godfather of invention-from the preeminent Edison scholar "Israel's meticulous research and refusal to shy away from the dodgier aspects of Edison's personality offers a fresh glimpse into the life of the inventor. "-New Scientist "Remarkable. Num Pages: 560 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: BGH; PDX; TBX; THRF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1010. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0033505
- ISBN
- 9780471529422
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Hardback. What does quilting have to do with electric circuit theory? This book presents an exploration of some of the many ways that math and physics combine to create something vastly more powerful, useful, and interesting than either is by itself. Num Pages: 424 pages, 84 line illus. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 33. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691135403
- ISBN
- 9780691135403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.40
€ 41.40
Paperback. If you ever wanted to set up the latest and greatest grandfather paradox-or just wanted to know if the time-bending events in the latest pulp you read could ever happen-then this book is for you. Num Pages: 224 pages, 14, 14 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400822
- ISBN
- 9781421400822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.24
€ 35.24
Paperback. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 halftone. 47 line illus. BIC Classification: PBH; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169248
- ISBN
- 9780691169248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.62
€ 18.99
€ 17.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 59 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691178523
- ISBN
- 9780691178523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.18
€ 19.99
€ 19.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 2 halftones. 41 line illus. 25 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691176000
- ISBN
- 9780691176000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.00
€ 19.99
€ 19.00
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 halftone. 59 line illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691166933
- ISBN
- 9780691166933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.70
€ 39.70
Paperback. Shows how life often works at the extremes - with values becoming as small (or as large) as possible - and how mathematicians over the centuries have struggled to calculate these problems of minima and maxima. This is the book on optimization for math enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Num Pages: 392 pages, 99 line illus. BIC Classification: PBU; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691130521
- ISBN
- 9780691130521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.56
€ 42.56
Hardback. Demonstrates how odd and unusual math problems can be solved by bringing together basic physics ideas and powerful computers. This title looks at how the art of number-crunching has changed since the advent of computers, and how high-speed technology helps to solve conundrums such as the three-body, Monte Carlo, and gambler's ruin problems. Num Pages: 408 pages, 4 halftones. 98 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: PDZM; UM; UYA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691144252
- ISBN
- 9780691144252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.72
€ 40.72
Paperback. We all played tag when we were kids. What most of us don't realize is that this simple chase game is in fact an application of pursuit theory. This book gives us the complete history of this area of mathematics, from its classical analytical beginnings to the present day. Series: Princeton Puzzlers. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 halftones. 67 line illus. BIC Classification: PBUD; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 208 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- With a New preface by the author
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155012
- ISBN
- 9780691155012
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Condition: New
€ 27.84
€ 27.84