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The Cambridge History of Science: Volume 4, Eighteenth-Century Science
ISBN: 9780521572439 / Angielski / Twarda / 942 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume offers to general and specialist readers alike the fullest and most complete survey of the development of science in the eighteenth century. It is designed to be read as both a narrative and an interpretation, and also to be used as a work of reference. While prime attention is paid to Western science, space is also given to science in traditional cultures and to colonial science. The contributors, world leaders in their respective specialties, engage with current historiographical and methodological controversies and strike out positions of their own.
This volume offers to general and specialist readers alike the fullest and most complete survey of the development of science in the eighteenth centur...
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628,06 |
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The Cambridge History of Science: Volume 7, the Modern Social Sciences
ISBN: 9780521594424 / Angielski / Twarda / 790 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Forty-two essays by authors from five continents and many disciplines provide a synthetic account of the history of the social sciences - including behavioral and economic sciences since the late eighteenth century. The authors emphasize the cultural and intellectual preconditions of social science, and its contested but important role in the history of the modern world. While there are many historical books on particular disciplines, there are very few about the social sciences generally, and none that deal with so much of the world over so long a timespan.
Forty-two essays by authors from five continents and many disciplines provide a synthetic account of the history of the social sciences - including be...
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702,29 |
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A Dictionary of Plant Pathology
ISBN: 9780521594585 / Angielski / Miękka / 562 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This comprehensive dictionary provides an essential reference for plant pathologists and agriculturalists at all levels, listing the authoritative names of all major plant pathogens. The 11,000 entries, which include fungi from over 500 genera, 800 viruses, bacteria, mollicutes, nematodes and viriods, contain brief descriptions and thorough supporting references. There are also entries for the names of diseases and disorders, crops and their pathology, fungicides, taxonomic groups, terminology, toxins, vectors and past plant pathologists. Overall, the volume provides a wide-ranging resource...
This comprehensive dictionary provides an essential reference for plant pathologists and agriculturalists at all levels, listing the authoritative nam...
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470,30 |
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A Dictionary of Genetic Damage
ISBN: 9780595284788 / Angielski / Miękka / 332 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This dictionary is the first dictionary of genetic damage to be published. "A Dictionary of Genetic Damage" is provided for spelling reference, categorization reference, and information on the enormity of the genetic catastrophe. Note that "A Dictionary of Genetic Damage" also exists as an appendix to "Genetic Catastrophe! Sneaking Doomsday?" by the same author.
This dictionary is the first dictionary of genetic damage to be published. "A Dictionary of Genetic Damage" is provided for spelling reference, catego...
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88,44 |
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Linus Pauling in His Own Words: Selections from His Writings, Speeches, and Interviews
ISBN: 9780684813875 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling was known for his scientific discoveries and of his breadth of knowledge, which spanned disciplines. The author, who knew Pauling well, has chosen from among more than 60 years of essays, letters, articles, books, speeches and interviews. As Pauling himself says in the Introduction, "This book will take me as close to writing my memoirs or autobiography as I shall ever get."
Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling was known for his scientific discoveries and of his breadth of knowledge, which spanned disciplines. The au...
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84,59 |
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The Universe Below: Discovering the Secrets of the Deep Sea
ISBN: 9780684838526 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Pulitzer Prize winner William J. Broad takes us on an adventure to the planet's last and most exotic frontier -- the depths of the sea. The Universe Below examines how we are illuminating its dark recesses as a wave of advanced technology quietly opens the Earth's largest and most mysterious environment.
Broad takes us on breathtaking dives and expeditions -- to the Azores, to the Titanic, to hot springs teeming with bizarre life, to icy fissures aswarm with gulper eels, vampire squids, and gelatinous beasts longer than a city bus. We meet legendary explorers and researchers... Pulitzer Prize winner William J. Broad takes us on an adventure to the planet's last and most exotic frontier -- the depths of the sea. The Univers...
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107,71 |
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Q is for Quantum
ISBN: 9780684863153 / Angielski / Miękka / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. THE QUANTUM WORLD FROM A TO Z
Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you need to know about the quantum world -- the place where most of the greatest scientific advances of the twentieth century have been made. This exceptional A to Z reference begins with a thorough introduction setting out the current state of knowledge in particle physics. Throughout, Gribbin includes articles on the structure of particles and their interactions, accounts of the theoretical breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and their... THE QUANTUM WORLD FROM A TO Z
Here in one volume, the award-winning science writer and physicist John Gribbin has provided everything you ... |
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192,49 |
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The Spark Of Life
ISBN: 9780738204932 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "A highly readable survey of the historical prelude to the study of the origins of life, as well as selected areas of current research, including the search for extraterrestrial life."-NatureWhere did we come from? Did life arise on earth or on some other planet? What did the earliest primitive organisms look like? Untangling a century of contentious debate, the authors explore current theories of the source of life-from Martian meteors to hydrothermal vents-and then present their own elegant scenario: Life arose not in the subterranean depths, as many believe, but on Earth's tumultuous...
"A highly readable survey of the historical prelude to the study of the origins of life, as well as selected areas of current research, including the ...
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84,74 |
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Encyclopedia of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry - 3 Volume Set
ISBN: 9780750303132 / Angielski / Pudełko z zestawem (boxed set) / 2814 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Encyclopedia of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics introduces possibly unfamiliar areas, explains important experimental and computational techniques, and describes modern endeavors. The encyclopedia quickly provides the basics, defines the scope of each subdiscipline, and indicates where to go for a more complete and detailed explanation. Particular attention has been paid to symbols and abbreviations to make this a user-friendly encyclopedia. Care has been taken to ensure that the reading level is suitable for the trained chemist or physicist.
The encyclopedia is divided in... The Encyclopedia of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics introduces possibly unfamiliar areas, explains important experimental and computational te...
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4897,73 |
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Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780750306362 / Angielski / Miękka / 482 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of science. Entertaining and informative, Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations, Second Edition contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. The largest compilation of published science quotations available, the book presents quotations that give depth and breadth to science, and provides the visions and styles of scientists past and present. The bibliography is useful if you want more details about the quotations listed. The...
In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of science. Entertaining and informative, Scientifically...
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426,05 |
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Starbriefs 2001: A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy, Related Space Sciences and Other Related Fields
ISBN: 9780792365105 / Angielski / Twarda / 813 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This compilation probably looks like one of the craziest things a human being could spend his or her time on. Yet nobody would wonder at someone taking a short walk every day - after twenty five years that person would have covered a surprisingly long distance. This is exactly the story behind this list, which appeared first as a few pages within the directory StarGuides (or whatever name it had at that time) and as a distinct sister publication since 1990. The idea behind this dictionary is to offer astronomers and related space scientists practical assistance in decoding the numerous...
This compilation probably looks like one of the craziest things a human being could spend his or her time on. Yet nobody would wonder at someone takin...
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805,10 |
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Ideas Into Words: Mastering the Craft of Science Writing
ISBN: 9780801873300 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -I am so proud to be Elise's student. Read this book and I suspect you will be too.---from the foreword by Robert Kanigel, author of The Man Who Knew Infinity From the latest breakthroughs in medical research and information technologies to new discoveries about the diversity of life on earth, science is becoming both more specialized and more relevant. Consequently, the need for writers who can clarify these breakthroughs and discoveries for the general public has become acute. In Ideas into Words, Elise Hancock, a professional writer and editor with thirty... -I am so proud to be Elise's student. Read this book and I suspect you will be too.---from the foreword by Robert Kanigel, author of The Man Who... |
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110,20 |
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The Bees of the World
ISBN: 9780801885730 / Angielski / Twarda / 992 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this extensive update of his definitive reference, Charles D. Michener reveals a diverse fauna that numbers more than 17,000 species and ranges from the common honeybee to rare bees that feed on the pollen of a single type of plant. With many new facts, reclassifications, and revisions, the second edition of The Bees of the World provides the most comprehensive treatment of the 1,200 genera and subgenera of the Apiformes. Included are hundreds of updated citations to work published since the appearance of the first edition and a new set of plates of fossil bees. The book... In this extensive update of his definitive reference, Charles D. Michener reveals a diverse fauna that numbers more than 17,000 species and ranges ... |
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793,95 |
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Mortuary Science: A Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780810845879 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now available in paperback In this first reference book devoted entirely to mortuary science, Szabo presents a thorough bibliographical examination of the funeral industry and related subjects, including even the most specialized area in the field. Most citations are annotated, with special notes on editions and reprints. Areas covered include autopsy, cremation, burial rites and ceremonies, caskets and vaults, cemeteries, embalming, epitaphs, ethnic customs, funeral dress and apparel, funeral music, funeral reform, grave markers, laws and regulations, liturgies and sermons, memorial...
Now available in paperback In this first reference book devoted entirely to mortuary science, Szabo presents a thorough bibliographical examination o...
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328,15 |
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Instruments of Science: An Historical Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9780815315612 / Angielski / Twarda / 725 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This authoritative reference covers 325 scientific instruments ranging from antiquity to the present, and from the mundane to the highly sophisticated. Entries explain how they work and trace their invention, development, distribution and use. Fully illustrated and complete with bibliographies, it will be particularly useful to students and scholars of modern science and technology. Reflecting contemporary practice, it examines instruments used for testing and monitoring, as well as those used for research, and even considers a number of widely used laboratory organisms (such as drosophila...
This authoritative reference covers 325 scientific instruments ranging from antiquity to the present, and from the mundane to the highly sophisticated...
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1297,89 |
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The Facts on File Dictionary of Environmental Science
ISBN: 9780816064373 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thoroughly revised and updated, "The Facts On File Dictionary of Environmental Science, Third Edition" reflects the great diversity of disciplines that have an impact on this field of study. The more than 5,400 extensively cross-referenced entries - including approximately 450 new to this edition - are drawn from agriculture, biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, microbiology, soil science, geology, meteorology, toxicology, government, law, and more. This updated volume also contains revised backmatter, including Web resources, as well as new line illustrations. Here is the definitive...
Thoroughly revised and updated, "The Facts On File Dictionary of Environmental Science, Third Edition" reflects the great diversity of disciplines tha...
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200,80 |
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Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
ISBN: 9780816071203 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new edition has been updated with current information on geologic events and examples of historical earthquakes. Middle East coverage has been significantly expanded to include recent natural disasters and events.
This new edition has been updated with current information on geologic events and examples of historical earthquakes. Middle East coverage has been si...
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87,59 |
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Dictionary of Material Science and High Energy Physics
ISBN: 9780849328893 / Angielski / Twarda / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. More than 3,000 terms with clear, working definitions, alternative meanings, and related references comprise this uniquely focused lexicon. Published in a convenient, paperback format, it covers chemical, energy, nuclear, plasma, condensed matter, and solid-state physics, fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics, quantum optics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
More than 3,000 terms with clear, working definitions, alternative meanings, and related references comprise this uniquely focused lexicon. Published ...
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440,75 |
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Archives of the Scientific Revolution: The Formation and Exchange of Ideas in Seventeenth-Century Europe
ISBN: 9780851155531 / Angielski / Twarda / 221 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Manuscript collections created by the individuals and institutions who were responsible for the scientific revolution offer valuable evidence of the intellectual aspirations and working practices of the principal protagonists. This volume is the first to explore such archives, focusing on the ways in which ideas were formulated, stored and disseminated, and opening up understanding of the process of intellectual change. It analyses the characteristics and history of the archives of such leading intellectuals as Robert Boyle, Galileo Galilei, G.W. Leibniz, Isaac Newton and William Petty; also...
Manuscript collections created by the individuals and institutions who were responsible for the scientific revolution offer valuable evidence of the i...
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416,30 |
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Wildflowers of the Llano Estacado
ISBN: 9780961710200 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Suitable for the expert and lay person alike, this book contains more than 100 beautiful color photographs with accompanying descriptions.
Suitable for the expert and lay person alike, this book contains more than 100 beautiful color photographs with accompanying descriptions.
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49,91 |
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