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Hardback. The first of its kind in the field, this title examines the use of modern, shock-capturing finite volume numerical methods, in the solution of partial differential equations associated with free-surface flows, which satisfy the shallow-water type assumption (including shallow water flows, dense gases and mixtures of materials as special examples). Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGMF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987666
- ISBN
- 9780471987666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 357.20
€ 357.20
Hardback. On the premise that the study of metal clusters has now reached a level of maturity where no major breakthroughs or spectacular new results are expected in the foreseeable future, this book, therefore, reviews the late-1990s state of knowledge of the subject. Series: Wiley Series in Theoretical Chemistry. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNK; PNND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 764.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987833
- ISBN
- 9780471987833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 609.77
€ 609.77
Hardback. Selected and organized by leading organic chemists. * A-to-Z coverage of acidic and basic reagents. Num Pages: 2364 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 292 x 227 x 144. Weight in Grams: 6746.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 2364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471987895
- ISBN
- 9780471987895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,391.81
€ 1,391.81
Hardback. Insect-Plant Interactions and Induced Plant Defence Chair: John A. Pickett 1999 This book examines the sophisticated mechanisms that plants use to defend themselves against attack by insects and pathogens, focusing on the networks of plant signalling pathways that underlie these defences. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 290 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTS; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988151
- ISBN
- 9780471988151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.86
€ 247.86
Paperback. The design and analysis of biological experiments and the handling of large amounts of data generated requires a good working knowledge of statistical principles. Free of the usual technical jargon, this practical, user--friendly handbook covers all the basic statistical concepts and tests. Num Pages: 260 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBWL; PDN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988229
- ISBN
- 9780471988229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.14
€ 111.14
Hardback. Solar Electricity Second Edition Edited by Tomas Markvart University of Southampton, UK ". warmly recommended as a comprehensive, introductory text on a subject which should become increasingly important. Editor(s): Markvart, Tomas. Series: UNESCO Energy Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRH; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 718.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988526
- ISBN
- 9780471988526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 302.57
€ 302.57
Paperback. Emphasizing practical applications, this introduction to solar photovoltaics explores solar radiation, solar cells and photovoltaic engineering. The environmental impact of photovoltaics is analyzed, and advanced topics, such as alternative storage arrangements, conclude the text. Editor(s): Markvart, Tomas. Series: UNESCO Energy Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THRH; THX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 96 x 66 x 6. Weight in Grams: 533.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988533
- ISBN
- 9780471988533
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.32
€ 117.32
Hardback. This volume offers a new approach to teaching the fundamentals of semiconductor components based on the use of the accompanying process and device simulation software. Users are encouraged to augment their understanding by undertaking simulations and creating their own devices. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PHFC; TJFD5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988540
- ISBN
- 9780471988540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.69
€ 200.69
Hardback. Mobile systems operate in a variety of different scenarios. This work surveys various alternative methods of predicting the mean signal strength and its variability, and discusses their applicability to particular situations. Num Pages: 436 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNTD; TJKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 30. Weight in Grams: 872.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988571
- ISBN
- 9780471988571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.94
€ 221.94
Hardback. A background in quantitative molecular pharmacology, this book looks at contemporary scientific and technological advances that have introduced new paradigms for pharmaceutical research, and the different types of information obtained in the drug discovery process. Num Pages: 428 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; PSD; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988618
- ISBN
- 9780471988618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 403.54
€ 403.54
Hardback. Fuzzy clustering, which combines fuzzy logic and cluster analysis techniques, has experienced a spur of interest in recent years owing to its important applications in image recognition. This revised, updated, and expanded translation of the German book deals with the ideas and algorithms of fuzzy clustering and their applications. Num Pages: 300 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: PBCH; PBWX; UNC; UYAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988649
- ISBN
- 9780471988649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 285.59
€ 285.59
Hardback. Power supply quality and its delivery has become especially important in light of current deregulations taking place throughout the world. The increased use of power semiconductor devices in industrial, commercial, and domestic electronic equipment has led to forms of harmonic pollution, all of which are dealt with in this important reference. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988656
- ISBN
- 9780471988656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.63
€ 251.63
Hardback. Biofouling and biofilms are the terms used to describe the attachment of biological material to surfaces. A number of organisms including bacteria, protozoa, amoebae, fungi, barnacles and other organisms have been shown to form biofilms that create nuisances in man--made environments. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSG; RNF; TDCT; TNF; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988663
- ISBN
- 9780471988663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 382.85
€ 382.85
Hardback. Biofilms are formed by microorganisms growing on surfaces and comprise a series of microcolonies interspersed with spaces through which fluids and other microorganisms move. This book focuses on medical biofilms, covering information on the problems of biofilms, how to detect them and how to control their presence. Editor(s): Jass, Jana; Surman, Susanne; Walker, James. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471988670
- ISBN
- 9780471988670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.03
€ 259.03
Paperback. Teaches students to use the language of sythesis directly (utilizing the grammar of synthon and disconnection) rather than translating it into that of organic chemistry. Num Pages: 285 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471996125
- ISBN
- 9780471996125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 89.54
€ 89.54
Hardback. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state--of--the--art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 28
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471997986
- ISBN
- 9780471997986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 391.88
€ 391.88
Paperback. Humanless space exploration, as in the use of Rover in exploring Mars, has demonstrated the importance of human-computer communications. This book provides a comprehensive look at 'general automata' as a method of establishing the fundamentals for communication in human-computer systems (HCS). Series: Practitioners. Num Pages: 282 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJF; UYQE; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998136
- ISBN
- 9780471998136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.39
€ 97.39
Paperback. This title endeavours not only to introduce the fundamentals of the discipline to a broader, undergraduate-level audience but also to apply itself to the concerns of practicing engineers as they design, analyse, and construct industrial equipment. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 630.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998143
- ISBN
- 9780471998143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 172.90
€ 172.90
Hardback. Multilevel modelling facilitates the analysis of hierarchical data where observations may be nested within higher levels of classification. In health care research, for example, a study may be undertaken to determine the variability of patient outcomes where these also vary by hospital or health care region. Editor(s): Leyland, A. H.; Goldstein, Harvey. Series: Wiley Series in Probability & Statistics: Applied Probability & Statistics Section. Num Pages: 246 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MBNS; MBP; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998907
- ISBN
- 9780471998907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.73
€ 215.73
Hardback. This work is a guide to the principles behind sensitivity analysis. It suggests suitable methods for particular types of problem, which allows a greater understanding of the entire causal assessment chain. This makes the impact of source uncertainties and framing assumptions more transparent. Editor(s): Saltelli, A.; Chan, K.; Scott, E. M. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 504 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998921
- ISBN
- 9780471998921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.80
€ 232.80
Paperback. Relativity forms a core part of the physics curriculum. This introductory book offers a concise treatment of relativity, starting with Galilean transformations and the uses of relativity in Newtonian mechanics. Num Pages: 240 pages, index. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471998969
- ISBN
- 9780471998969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.46
€ 90.46
Paperback. This volume concentrates on the performance capabilities of instrumentation. This approach reflects the increasing emphasis on quality assurance and reliability of results and the increasing automation of machines. Series: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants) Aeo. Num Pages: 336 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PDN; PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999010
- ISBN
- 9780471999010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardback. Genetic algorithms (GA) and evolution strategies (ES) are relatively new stochastic based techniques for solving engineering problems on computers. GA and ES are based on a loose biological analogy: evolutionary theory (mutation, crossover, selection, survival of the fittest). Editor(s): Miettinen, K.; Neittaanmaki, Pekka; Makela, M. M.; Periaux, Jacques. Num Pages: 500 pages, references. BIC Classification: PBWH; TBJ; TGB; UYAM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999027
- ISBN
- 9780471999027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 367.84
€ 367.84
Hardback. Discovered early this century, Grignard reagents remain the most widely--used organometallic compounds. Recent years have seen a steady stream of developments in such areas as the nature of the reagents, the mechanisms by which they react, useful reaction chemistry, and even new types of Grignard reagents. Editor(s): Richey, H. G. Num Pages: 434 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PNF; PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 195 x 29. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999089
- ISBN
- 9780471999089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 907.72
€ 907.72
Hardback. A metallocene is an organometallic compound, in which the aromatic ring is attached to a metal atom. This is Volume 1 of a 2-volume book that provides an overview of metallocene catalysts and metallocene-based polyolefins giving comprehensive coverage to all areas of metallocene technology. Series: Wiley Series in Polymer Science. Num Pages: 556 pages, tables, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNND; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999119
- ISBN
- 9780471999119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 855.23
€ 855.23
Hardback. A metallocene is an organometallic compound, in which the aromatic ring is attached to a metal atom. This is Volume 2 of a 2-volume book that provides an overview of metallocene catalysts and metallocene-based polyolefins giving comprehensive coverage to all areas of metallocene technology. Series: Wiley Series in Polymer Science. Num Pages: 598 pages, tables, illustrations. BIC Classification: PNND; TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 38. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 598
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999126
- ISBN
- 9780471999126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 859.89
€ 859.89
Hardback. This text focuses strongly on the concepts (as opposed to a very mathematical treatment) of transport phenomena. It offers an alternative approach to the Bird Stewart and Lightfoot book, which has been the classic since 1960. Num Pages: 342 pages, line drawings, 4 in colour, index. BIC Classification: PNRW; TDC; TGMF3; THN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999775
- ISBN
- 9780471999775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 524.28
€ 524.28
Paperback. Transport Phenomena Second Edition W.J. Beek K.M.K. Muttzall J.W. van Heuven Momentum, heat and mass transport phenomena can be found everywhere in nature. A solid understanding of the principles of these processes is essential for chemical and process engineers. Num Pages: 342 pages, line drawings, 4 in colour, index. BIC Classification: PNRW; TDC; TGMF3; THN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471999904
- ISBN
- 9780471999904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.95
€ 138.95
Paperback. Offers an account of Indonesian agricultural history, covering the period of Dutch control, from 1619 to 1942. Drawing on ecology, sociology, and economics, this book provides a description of the most crucial dilemma in contemporary Indonesia. Num Pages: 196 pages, 5tabs.2ch.7M. BIC Classification: 1FMN; RNC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 36.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520004597
- ISBN
- 9780520004597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.67
€ 41.67
Hardcover. The Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley, California, was the birthplace of particle accelerators, radioisotopes, and modern big science. This title presents the laboratory's history. It helps you learn how Ernest Lawrence used local and national technological, economic, and manpower resources to build the cyclotron. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520064263
- ISBN
- 9780520064263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.57
€ 92.57
Paperback. Sufferers, finding that chronic pain alters every aspect of life, often become frustrated and distrust a profession seemingly unable to explain or effectively treat their illness. This volume searches out more effective ways to describe and analyze the human context of pain. Editor(s): Good, Mary-Jo DelVecchio; Brodwin, Paul E.; Good, Byron J.; Kleinman, Arthur. Series: Comparative Studies of Health Systems & Medical Care. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; MMBP; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 356. An Anthropological Perspective. Series: Comparative Studies of Health Systems & Medical Care. 224 pages. Editor(s): Good, Mary-Jo DelVecchio; Brodwin, Paul E.; Good, Byron J.; Kleinman, Arthur. Sufferers, finding that chronic pain alters every aspect of life, often become frustrated and distrust a profession seemingly unable to explain or effectively treat their illness. This volume searches out more effective ways to describe and analyze the human context of pain. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: JHM; MMBP; PSXM. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 14. Weight: 352.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520075122
- ISBN
- 9780520075122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.74
€ 44.74
Paperback. The ant fauna of the Fijian archipelago is a diverse assemblage of endemic radiations, pan-Pacific species, and exotics introduced from around the world. This book describes the Fijian ant fauna, and includes the results of a archipelago biodiversity inventory. Series: UC Publications in Entomology. Num Pages: 400 pages, 570 b/w photographs, 133 line illustrations, 186 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1MKLF; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 716. Series: UC Publications in Entomology. 400 pages, Illustrationsstrations (black and white), maps (black and white). The ant fauna of the Fijian archipelago is a diverse assemblage of endemic radiations, pan-Pacific species, and exotics introduced from around the world. This book describes the Fijian ant fauna, and includes the results of a archipelago biodiversity inventory. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1MKLF; PSVT7. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 22. Weight: 716.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520098886
- ISBN
- 9780520098886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.53
€ 88.53
Hardback. This study of mesozoic birds covers a wide range of topics, including discussions of avian origins, the fossil record of feathers and footprints, bone histology, and locomotor evolution. Controversial taxa such as Protoavis, Caudipteryx, and Mononykus receive special treatment. Editor(s): Chiappe, Luis M.; Witmer, Lawrence M. Num Pages: 536 pages, 140 b/w photographs, 160 line figures. BIC Classification: PSVW6; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 230 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520200944
- ISBN
- 9780520200944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.63
€ 139.63
Paperback. In 1500 few Europeans regarded nature as a subject worthy of inquiry. Yet years later the first museums of natural history had appeared in Italy, dedicated to the marvels of nature. Drawing on archives of visitors' books, letters, and pleas for patronage, this title reconstructs the lost social world of Renaissance and Baroque museums. Series: Studies on the History of Society & Culture. Num Pages: 449 pages, 30 b&w reproductions, 1 map, 6 museum floor plans, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; GM; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; P; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 449
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520205086
- ISBN
- 9780520205086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.60
€ 37.99
€ 33.60
Paperback. Artificial Life is the brainchild of scientists who view self-replicating computer programs - such as computer viruses - as new forms of life. This book looks at the social and simulated worlds of Artificial Life - primarily at the Santa Fe Institute, a well-known center for studies in the sciences of complexity. Num Pages: 330 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520208001
- ISBN
- 9780520208001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.78
€ 44.78
Paperback. An exploration of the border between medical and social problems, the boundary between health and social change, and a study of the body as the mediator between individual and collective experience. The author argues for an ethnographic approach to moral practice in medicine. Num Pages: 300 pages, 7tabs. BIC Classification: JHM; PSXM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464. Discourse Between Anthropology and Medicine. 300 pages, 7tabs. An exploration of the border between medical and social problems, the boundary between health and social change, and a study of the body as the mediator between individual and collective experience. The author argues for an ethnographic approach to moral practice in medicine. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHM; PSXM. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520209657
- ISBN
- 9780520209657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.83
€ 47.83
Hardback. How much radiation is too much? This title examines the evolution, over more than a hundred years, of radiation protection standards and efforts to ensure radiation safety for nuclear workers and for the general public. Num Pages: 189 pages, 9 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBG; HBLW; PNRL; RNP; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520223288
- ISBN
- 9780520223288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.79
€ 84.79
Hardback. At a time when women could not vote and very few were involved in the world outside the home, Annie Montague Alexander (1867-1950) was an intrepid explorer, skilled markswoman, philanthropist, and founder and patron of two natural history museums at the University of California, Berkeley. This title presents a luminous portrait of this woman. Num Pages: 397 pages, 46 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; GTB; JFSJ1; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of California Press California
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520227262
- ISBN
- 9780520227262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.86
€ 84.86
Paperback. Focused exclusively on native and naturalized vascular plants of California's southeastern deserts, the "Desert Manual" provides illustrations for more than 200 desert taxa, keys to identification, distributional information and 128 colour photographs. Editor(s): Baldwin, Bruce G.; Boyd, Steve; Ertter, Barbara J.; Patterson, Robert W.; Rosatti, Thomas J.; Wilken, Dieter H. Num Pages: 640 pages, 128 color photographs, more than 1,000 line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; GBC; PSTS; RGBA; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520227750
- ISBN
- 9780520227750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.63
€ 78.63
Paperback. This work is a vision of wilderness in the Klamath Mountains of northwest California and southwest Oregon, seen through the lens of "evolutionary mythology". Using his explorations of the diverse ecosystems in this region, the author ponders the role of evolution and myth in American culture. Num Pages: 174 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KBBWR; JFHF; PSAJ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 40.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 20 Anv
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236592
- ISBN
- 9780520236592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.67
€ 41.67