Science: general issues
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Science: general issues
paperback. Collects the lecture notes of the course "An introduction to computational physics" held in the academic year 2000/01 for students of the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore at the level of the last two-year undergraduates in physics and chemistry. Series: Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore / Crm Series. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Edizioni della Normale Italy
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788876422645
- ISBN
- 9788876422645
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Condition: New
€ 25.84
€ 25.84
hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; HRAB1; HRAM3; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- OXFORD UNIV PR United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190241025
- ISBN
- 9780190241025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.26
€ 76.26
Geoffrey of Aspall, Part 1: Questions on Aristotle's Physics: Vol. 26 ...
Ashworth, E. Jennifer. Ed(S): Donati, Sylvia
hardcover. Aspall's commentary on Physics poses questions that discuss crucial issues of Aristotle's natural philosophy: matter, form, nature, change, time, the infinite and the continuum, eternity of the world. This major source for studying the introduction of Aristotelianism to Oxford in the mid-13th century is edited in Latin with English translation. Editor(s): Donati, Sylvia. Series: Auctores Britannici Medii Aevi. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197265994
- ISBN
- 9780197265994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.79
€ 244.79
Geoffrey of Aspall, Part 2: Questions on Aristotle's Physics: Vol. 27 ...
Ashworth, E. Jennifer. Ed(S): Donati, Sylvia
hardcover. Aspall's commentary on Physics poses questions that discuss crucial issues of Aristotle's natural philosophy: matter, form, nature, change, time, the infinite and the continuum, eternity of the world. This major source for studying the introduction of Aristotelianism to Oxford in the mid-13th century is edited in Latin with English translation. Editor(s): Donati, Sylvia. Series: Auctores Britannici Medii Aevi. Num Pages: 550 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford United Kingdom
- Edition
- Translation
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197266007
- ISBN
- 9780197266007
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€ 194.93
€ 194.93
Hardcover. In The Paradox of Progress, Nicholas Agar challenges the central claims of 'radical optimism': that technological progress will automatically make us happier and healthier. Using recent psychological studies about human well-being, he instead presents a more realistic approach to understand the positive and negative issues that progress brings. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PDR; PDZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 223 x 24. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford New York
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198717058
- ISBN
- 9780198717058
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.85
€ 32.99
€ 31.85
hardcover. We use concepts of causal powers and their relatives-dispositions, capacities, and abilities-to describe the world around us, both in everyday life and in scientific practice. This volume presents new work on the nature of causal powers, and their connections with other phenomena within metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of mind. Editor(s): Jacobs, Jonathan D. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198796572
- ISBN
- 9780198796572
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€ 107.06
€ 107.06
Paperback. Devices of Curiosity excavates a largely unknown genre of early cinema, the popular-science film. Primarily a work of cinema history, it also draws on the insights of the history of science. Num Pages: 272 pages, 114 halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJC; APF; PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199860708
- ISBN
- 9780199860708
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Condition: New
€ 50.26
€ 50.26
Paperback. Identifying the Mayan World Tree with the central axis of the cosmos, the author shows how evolution is not random. Num Pages: 368 pages, 43 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594. How Quantum Theory and Mayan Cosmology Explain the Origin and Evolution of Life. 368 pages, illustrations. Calleman shows how the central axis of the universe correlates with the ancient Tree of Life. He presents an alternative to Darwin's theory of biological evolution and suggests that life arises as part of a hierarchy of interrelated systems evolving in a synchronized way. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PDZ. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight: 594.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bear & Company
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591431046
- ISBN
- 9781591431046
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.72
€ 33.99
€ 21.72
paperback. Editor(s): Selvin, Paul R.; Ha, Taekjip. Num Pages: 507 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PSD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 273 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1414.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cold Spring Harbor Press United States
- Edition
- 1 Lab
- Number of pages
- 507
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780879697754
- ISBN
- 9780879697754
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Condition: New
€ 54.04
€ 54.04
Hardcover. How does the physics we know today - a highly professionalised enterprise, inextricably linked to government and industry - link back to its origins as a liberal art in Ancient Greece? John Heilbron's crisp and witty book tells the 2500-year story and highlights the implications for humankind's self-understanding. Num Pages: 256 pages, Between 20-30 black and white images and line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 206 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198746850
- ISBN
- 9780198746850
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.67
€ 20.99
€ 20.67
paperback. * Gives an up--to--date analysis of the relations between gender and technology * Deals with popular themes such as Donna Harraway's work on "cyborgs" * Provides a continuation to the arguments that Wajcman made in her previous Polity book Feminism Confronts Technology. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Polity
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780745630441
- ISBN
- 9780745630441
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€ 32.99€ 22.28
€ 32.99
€ 22.28
paperback. Traces the history of alchemy from its earliest roots through to its influence in modern-day science. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 bw illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQX2; PDX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Continuum
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781441132970
- ISBN
- 9781441132970
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Condition: New
€ 39.99€ 29.39
€ 39.99
€ 29.39
paperback. Offers a profound analysis of science and technology policymaking. By focusing on an episode of major importance in Britain's nuclear history - the Windscale Inquiry, a public hearing about the future of fuel reprocessing - this title offers a critique of such judicial procedures and the underlying assumptions of the rationalist approach. Series: The Earthscan Science in Society Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFMG; KNBN; PDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849711616
- ISBN
- 9781849711616
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Condition: New
€ 60.13
€ 60.13
paperback. This Very Short Introduction explores the history of Western medicine, examining the key turning points, discoveries, and controversies in its rich history from classical times to the present. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 184 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: MBX; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 115 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780199215430
- ISBN
- 9780199215430
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.92
€ 11.99
€ 10.92
hardcover. An intimate look at the people behind some of the great discoveries of our time. Num Pages: 176 pages, 85 duotone photographs. BIC Classification: AJCP; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 302 x 259 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780393061185
- ISBN
- 9780393061185
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.66
€ 40.99
€ 38.66
Paperback. A compendium of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It reveals important principles in physics, engineering, and chemistry through such marvels as the Helevator - a contraption that's half helicopter, half elevator - and the Rocket Railroad, which pumps propellant up from its own track. Num Pages: 576 pages, 28 halftones. 133 line illus. BIC Classification: PDN; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 177 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691149660
- ISBN
- 9780691149660
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Condition: New
€ 37.93
€ 37.93
paperback. Overturning the most common myths about dogs' emotions and behaviour, this book shows how we should really treat our pets, and stands up for dogdom: not the wolf in canine clothes, not the small furry child, not the trophy-winner, but the real dog, who wants to be part of the family and enjoy life - mankind's closest friend. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141046495
- ISBN
- 9780141046495
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.14
€ 13.99
€ 11.14
Laboratory Experiments for Introductory Organic Chemistry
Bettelheim, Frederick A.; Landesberg, Joseph
paperback. This introductory organic chemistry laboratory manual to accompany BROWN'S INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY text contains mini-scale experiments written and organized in a step-wise, easy-to-read approach for students to perform in the laboratory. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: PDN; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Brooks Cole United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780030192388
- ISBN
- 9780030192388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.13
€ 87.13
Elementary Linear Programming with Applications (Computer Science & Sc...
Kolman, Bernard; Beck, Robert Edward
paperback. Presents the basic notions of linear programming and illustrates how they are used to solve important common problems. This book provides review material on linear algebra as well as coverage of elementary linear programming. It covers topics such as: Duality Theorem; transportation problems; the assignment problem; and, the maximal flow problem. Num Pages: 449 pages, index. BIC Classification: PBUH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 31. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Academic Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780124179103
- ISBN
- 9780124179103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.96
€ 139.96
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780132145213
- ISBN
- 9780132145213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.21
€ 118.21
hardcover. The 'Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science' offers an overview of the field of science and its development over the past few generations, ranging from biographies on Galileo and Dorothy Hodgkin to the discussions chronicling the change of science from simply a tool of learning to a major force in society. Editor(s): Heilbron, John L. Num Pages: 994 pages, numerous halftones and figures and 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 3J; GB; PDA; PDX; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 188 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Academic United States
- Number of pages
- 994
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780195112290
- ISBN
- 9780195112290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.40
€ 162.40
Practice Book for Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Hewitt, Paul G.; Suchocki, John A.; Hewitt, L...
paperback. This workbook provides 150 practice pages of insightful questions to help students develop an understanding of all the key ideas. It features a user-friendly tone that makes wide use of analogies. It can be used in class to develop concepts, or as an out-of-class tutorial. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pearson United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780321602183
- ISBN
- 9780321602183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.52
€ 93.52
Paperback. Series: Teaching for Social Justice Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNK; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Teachers' College Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807754214
- ISBN
- 9780807754214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.34
€ 36.34
paperback. Discussing the vital aspects of how to make a proper and permanent record of research work, observations, and results, this work helps to increase awareness of what is being done in the lab, and to develop a flexible style of notekeeping to serve a variety of research environments. Num Pages: 150 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; PDN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- An American Chemical Society Publication United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780841209336
- ISBN
- 9780841209336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.88
€ 49.88