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Science: general issues
Paperback. The elegance in science is not always obvious, but it does play an important role. Here, Ian Glynn selects historical examples from a wide range of sciences to draw out the principle of elegance, highlighting the role of beauty and simplicity in science, and relating it to important philosophical issues related to inference to the best explanation. Num Pages: 304 pages, 48 line drawings and 18 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: PDA; PDX; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199668816
- ISBN
- 9780199668816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.26
€ 21.26
Hardcover. The mathematical methods that physical scientists need for solving problems are clearly set out in this tutorial-style textbook. Num Pages: 843 pages, 106 b/w illus. 510 exercises. BIC Classification: PDE. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 249 x 190 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1964. 846 pages, 106 b/w illus. 510 exercises. The mathematical methods that physical scientists need for solving problems are clearly set out in this tutorial-style textbook. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PDE. Dimension: 249 x 190 x 41. Weight: 1958.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 846
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521761147
- ISBN
- 9780521761147
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.24
€ 80.24
Paperback. Teaching statistics in a different way, this book provides several methods of model formulae and the General Linear Model. It is aimed at undergraduate students in the life sciences, and also for many graduate students. Num Pages: 368 pages, numerous figures. BIC Classification: PBT; PDE; PS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199252312
- ISBN
- 9780199252312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.45
€ 68.45
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198757559
- ISBN
- 9780198757559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.21
€ 27.21
Paperback. A concise, practical guide in statistical methods for experimental data handling; ideal for course use and a handy reference for researchers. Num Pages: 238 pages, 47 b/w illus. 12 tables 49 exercises. BIC Classification: PBC; PBT; PDE; TBJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334. 240 pages, 47 b/w illus. 12 tables 49 exercises. A concise, practical 2011 guide in statistical methods for experimental data handling; ideal for course use and a handy reference for researchers. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PBC; PBT; PDE; TBJ. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 12. Weight: 386.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521134927
- ISBN
- 9780521134927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.93
€ 37.93
Hardback. Failure is a book that seeks to make science more appealing by exposing its faults. In this sequel to Ignorance, Stuart Firestein shows us that scientific enterprise is riddled with failures, and that this is not only necessary but good. Num Pages: 304 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA; PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 185 x 29. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199390106
- ISBN
- 9780199390106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.97
€ 29.99
€ 25.97
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
€ 42.22
€ 42.22
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
Paperback. Galileo (1564-1642) is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of science. Tackling Galileo as astronomer, engineer and author, the author places him at the centre of Renaissance culture. He traces Galileo through his early rebellious years onwards. Num Pages: 354 pages, 24 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; BGH; BGT; PDX; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 204 x 28. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 354
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300197297
- ISBN
- 9780300197297
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.35
€ 29.35
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198736776
- ISBN
- 9780198736776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.36
€ 30.99
€ 22.36
Paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRCG; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 18. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781587433948
- ISBN
- 9781587433948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.63
€ 19.99
€ 15.63
Paperback. A beguiling investigation into the remarkable maths behind our everyday lives. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780871608
- ISBN
- 9781780871608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. Examining theories of human evolution and of prenatal hormonal determination of "gender-role" behavior, of sex differences in cognition, and of sexual orientation, the author shows how assumptions laden with social values affect the description, presentation, and interpretation of data. Num Pages: 280 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- F First Paperback Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691020518
- ISBN
- 9780691020518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.31
€ 56.31
Paperback. If you could be invisible, what would you do? The chances are that it would have something to do with power, wealth or sex. Perhaps all three. Impulses like these have always been at the heart of our fascination with invisibility. This book offers a history of humanity's turbulent relationship with the invisible. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PHJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099590439
- ISBN
- 9780099590439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.37
€ 21.99
€ 17.37
Paperback. Series: IB Skills. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 4MB; PD. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 216 x 277 x 16. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Publisher
- International Baccalaureate Organization
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Student
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910160046
- ISBN
- 9781910160046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.31
€ 27.31
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198701262
- ISBN
- 9780198701262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.49
€ 13.99
€ 11.49
Hardback. Explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. This title discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. Num Pages: 392 pages, 23 line illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: DSB; DSK; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691147154
- ISBN
- 9780691147154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.03
€ 40.03
Paperback. Essential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences is an essential companion during laboratory sessions. It is designed to be simple and give clear step by step instructions on essential techniques, supported by relevant diagrams. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 177 x 116 x 8. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470686478
- ISBN
- 9780470686478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 28.51
€ 29.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 428 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781251157
- ISBN
- 9781781251157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.70
€ 13.99
€ 10.70
Paperback. Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically. Series: The Terry Lectures. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 line-drawings. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRH; PDR; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300177718
- ISBN
- 9780300177718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.89
€ 30.89