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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Abrams, NY, 2003

    0810945185 / 9780810945180

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    Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No DJ. 1st Ed, 1st Prt. 1st prt. FINE HARDBACK, NO DJ. A collection of Christmas poetry and writings accompanied by illustrator Vernon Grant's (1902-1990) paintings. Charming pictorial boards (very slight wear on corners), This collection, illus by one of the great commercial artists of the 20th century will delight all SANTA fans! 60pp. Poetry & lyrics by a variety of famous authors- Baum, Clement Moore, etc Small gift inscription on flyleaf. Grant, Vernon (ilustrador).…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Legend, UK, 1993

    009998170X / 9780099981701

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    Librería: Lost Worlds Books, Bristol, Reino UnidoLost Worlds Books

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, small chip at top of spine, slight lean. Melvyn Grant (ilustrador).

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Abrams, NY, 2003

    0810945185 / 9780810945180

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    Librería: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, durham, NC, Estados Unidos de AmericaElaine Woodford, Bookseller

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. A collection of Christmas poetry and writings accompanied by illustrator Vernon Grant's (1902-1990) paintings. This collection, illus by one of the great commercial artists of the 20th century will delight all SANTA fans! 60pp. Poetry & lyrics by a variety of famous authors- Baum, Clement Moore, etc. Grant, Vernon (ilustrador). …

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Abrams, NY, 2003

    0810945185 / 9780810945180

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    Librería: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, durham, NC, Estados Unidos de AmericaElaine Woodford, Bookseller

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st 2003 Ed, 1st Prt. A collection of Christmas poetry and writings accompanied by illustrator Vernon Grant's (1902-1990) paintings. This collection, illus by one of the great commercial artists of the 20th century will delight all SANTA fans! 60pp. Poetry & lyrics by a variety of famous authors- Baum, Clement Moore, etc. Grant, Vernon (ilustrador).…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Legend, London, 1992

    0712653996 / 9780712653992

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    Librería: Riley Books, Oswaldtwistle, Reino UnidoRiley Books

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    Large Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good. First British Paperback. Some mild reading creases to spine, which is slightly cocked from being read, otherwise a bright, clean copy. Some very faint tanning towards the edge of the pages; hardly noticeable. In the imperiled queendom of Kahulawe the most feared enemy is the sand cat. Ancient enmities divide mankind from these highly intelligent and beautiful animals. The boy Hynkkel, refusing to take up a trade in arms, is brutally outcast into desert lands populated by giant rats and scoured by sandstorms that can flay a man in seconds. His chances are small. Until, that is, he is accepted into cat society. Hynkell's fate will lead him and his cat companions into adventures that will enmesh them in the affairs of empire. His choices mean he has chosen a hard path. Or maybe it has chosen him. Cover: Melvyn Grant (ilustrador). Book.…

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2025

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    paperback. Condición: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2025

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    Editorial: Springer International Publishing AG, CH, 2025

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    Paperback. Condición: New. Second Edition 2025. This Premium Edition of Ten Materials That Shaped Our World is part of a small audiobook pilot program at Springer Nature. It includes audio files accessible online via the Springer Nature MoreMedia App.This book examines ten materials-flint, clay, iron, gold, glass, cement, rubber, polyethylene, aluminum, and silicon-explaining how they formed, how we discovered them, why they have the properties they do, and how they have transformed our lives. Since the dawn of the Stone Age, we have shaped materials to meet our needs and, in turn, those materials have shaped us.The fracturing of flint created sharp, curved surfaces that gave our ancestors an evolutionary edge. Molding clay and then baking it in the sun produced a means of recording the written word and exemplified human artistic imagination. As our ability to control heat improved, earthenware became stoneware and eventually porcelain, the most prized ceramic of all. Iron cast at high temperatures formed the components needed for steam engines, locomotives, and power looms-the tools of the Industrial Revolution. Gold has captivated humans for thousands of years and has recently found important uses in biology, medicine, and nanotechnology. Glass shaped into early and imperfect lenses not only revealed the microscopic world of cells and crystals, but also allowed us to discover stars and planets beyond those visible with the naked eye. Silicon revolutionized the computer, propelling us into the Information Age and with it our interconnected social networks, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.Written by a materials scientist, this book explores not just why, but also how certain materials came to be so fundamental to human society. This enlightening study captivates anyone interested in learning more about the history of humankind, our ingenuity, and the materials that have shaped our world. …

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    Editorial: Springer International Publishing AG, CH, 2025

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    Paperback. Condición: New. Second Edition 2025. This Premium Edition of Ten Materials That Shaped Our World is part of a small audiobook pilot program at Springer Nature. It includes audio files accessible online via the Springer Nature MoreMedia App.This book examines ten materials-flint, clay, iron, gold, glass, cement, rubber, polyethylene, aluminum, and silicon-explaining how they formed, how we discovered them, why they have the properties they do, and how they have transformed our lives. Since the dawn of the Stone Age, we have shaped materials to meet our needs and, in turn, those materials have shaped us.The fracturing of flint created sharp, curved surfaces that gave our ancestors an evolutionary edge. Molding clay and then baking it in the sun produced a means of recording the written word and exemplified human artistic imagination. As our ability to control heat improved, earthenware became stoneware and eventually porcelain, the most prized ceramic of all. Iron cast at high temperatures formed the components needed for steam engines, locomotives, and power looms-the tools of the Industrial Revolution. Gold has captivated humans for thousands of years and has recently found important uses in biology, medicine, and nanotechnology. Glass shaped into early and imperfect lenses not only revealed the microscopic world of cells and crystals, but also allowed us to discover stars and planets beyond those visible with the naked eye. Silicon revolutionized the computer, propelling us into the Information Age and with it our interconnected social networks, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.Written by a materials scientist, this book explores not just why, but also how certain materials came to be so fundamental to human society. This enlightening study captivates anyone interested in learning more about the history of humankind, our ingenuity, and the materials that have shaped our world. …

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    Editorial: Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, 2025

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    Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Premium Edition of Ten Materials That Shaped Our World is part of a small audiobook pilot program at Springer Nature. It includes audio files accessible online via the Springer Nature MoreMedia App.This book examines ten materialsflint, clay, iron, gold, glass, cement, rubber, polyethylene, aluminum, and siliconexplaining how they formed, how we discovered them, why they have the properties they do, and how they have transformed our lives. Since the dawn of the Stone Age, we have shaped materials to meet our needs and, in turn, those materials have shaped us.The fracturing of flint created sharp, curved surfaces that gave our ancestors an evolutionary edge. Molding clay and then baking it in the sun produced a means of recording the written word and exemplified human artistic imagination. As our ability to control heat improved, earthenware became stoneware and eventually porcelain, the most prized ceramic of all. Iron cast at high temperatures formed the components needed for steam engines, locomotives, and power loomsthe tools of the Industrial Revolution. Gold has captivated humans for thousands of years and has recently found important uses in biology, medicine, and nanotechnology. Glass shaped into early and imperfect lenses not only revealed the microscopic world of cells and crystals, but also allowed us to discover stars and planets beyond those visible with the naked eye. Silicon revolutionized the computer, propelling us into the Information Age and with it our interconnected social networks, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.Written by a materials scientist, this book explores not just why, but also how certain materials came to be so fundamental to human society. This enlightening study captivates anyone interested in learning more about the history of humankind, our ingenuity, and the materials that have shaped our world. This Premium Edition of Ten Materials That Shaped Our World is part of a small audiobook pilot program at Springer Nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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    Editorial: Springer Nature, 2025

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    Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino UnidoRevaluation Books

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    Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 2nd edition. 200 pages. 9.26x6.11x9.21 inches. In Stock.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2024

    303123992X / 9783031239922

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    Librería: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, Estados Unidos de AmericaLakeside Books

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    Editorial: Springer, 2023

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    Editorial: Springer 2/12/2024, 2024

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    Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. A Modern History of Materials: From Stability to Sustainability. Book.

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    Editorial: Springer 2/12/2023, 2023

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    Hardback or Cased Book. Condición: New. A Modern History of Materials: From Stability to Sustainability. Book.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2025

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    Editorial: Springer, 2024

    303123992X / 9783031239922

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    Editorial: Springer, 2023

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    Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de AmericaCalifornia Books

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    Editorial: Springer, 2023

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    Editorial: Plenum Press, 1998

    030645744X / 9780306457449

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    gebundene Ausgabe. Condición: Gut. 273 Seiten Der Erhaltungszustand des hier angebotenen Werks ist trotz seiner Bibliotheksnutzung sehr sauber und kann entsprechende Merkmale aufweisen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.). In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 830.

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    Editorial: New Museum, New York, 2016

    1942607334 / 9781942607335

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    First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 131 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran May 4 through June 26, 2016. Features a foreword by Lisa Phillips, texts by Grant Watson and Ilya & Emilia Kabakov and the text of Margot Norton's inteview of Macuga. Includes numerous illustraitons, a checklist, and biographical information. A clean very near fine copy in wrappers and in a near fine dust jacket with a small crease to the rear flap.…

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    Paperback. Condición: New. 2023 ed. What could the ancient Egyptians tell us about 3D printing? How can we make lithium-ion batteries greener and more sustainable? Which materials will form the heart of future quantum computers?Plastic films, glass optical fibers, silicon crystals, and more - this book is about the history of the materials that have rapidly transformed our society over the last century and their role in the major global challenges of the future. From metal alloys ushering in a new age of industry to advanced materials laying the atomic brickwork of the Digital Revolution, the book examines the societal impact of the modern materials revolution through the twin lenses of stability and sustainability.Why aren't maglev trains mainstream? Whatever happened to graphene and carbon nanotubes? The book also looks at the unmet promises of some of the most exciting - and hyped - technologies in recent decades - superconductivity and nanotechnology. The final chapter reviews our history of materials usage, the increasing demand for many critical raw materials, and addresses the upcoming new challenges for creating a circular economy based on reusing and recycling materials.…

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    Editorial: Springer International Publishing AG, CH, 2023

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    Hardback. Condición: New. 2023 ed. What could the ancient Egyptians tell us about 3D printing? How can we make lithium-ion batteries greener and more sustainable? Which materials will form the heart of future quantum computers?Plastic films, glass optical fibers, silicon crystals, and more - this book is about the history of the materials that have rapidly transformed our society over the last century and their role in the major global challenges of the future. From metal alloys ushering in a new age of industry to advanced materials laying the atomic brickwork of the Digital Revolution, the book examines the societal impact of the modern materials revolution through the twin lenses of stability and sustainability.Why aren't maglev trains mainstream? Whatever happened to graphene and carbon nanotubes? The book also looks at the unmet promises of some of the most exciting - and hyped - technologies in recent decades - superconductivity and nanotechnology. The final chapter reviews our history of materials usage, the increasing demand for many critical raw materials, and addresses the upcoming new challenges for creating a circular economy based on reusing and recycling materials.…