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Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2005
ISBN 10: 0387227865ISBN 13: 9780387227863
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. Children born during the post-WWII era of peace and prosperity entered history at a time dominated by I-Like-Ike politics and domestic security. As they approached adolescence, however, their world was shaken by major cultural, economic, social, and political upheaval. And although it was time of great innovation and progress, a sense of chaos and bitterness began to envelop the country. It was the '60s. For many Americans, a mere mention of this decade evokes an extraordinary time and place in the country's - and their own - history. Adolescents who had been enjoying the technological and medical advances of the era - television, drive-in movies, rock-and-roll, vaccinations that prevented once-incurable diseases - now were also experiencing the fallout from the Civil Rights Movement, domestic terrorism, stagflation, and (perhaps most significant) the Vietnam War. From Adolescence to Adulthood in the Vietnam Era provides a unique, detailed, long-term study of the psychological and social worlds of male adolescents who were on the cusp of adulthood as the 1960s were ending. This longitudinal analysis follows adolescent boys who graduated with the class of 1969 and transitioned into adulthood either through military service, full-time employment, or college life. The results examine the different pathways these boys chose and the affect these choices had on their transition from adolescents to young adult men. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1992
ISBN 10: 0387972951ISBN 13: 9780387972954
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. This is not a textbook. Instead, it contains what the author judges necessary to cope with questions relating to Gross Anatomy in board and licensure exami nations. Although material that has appeared recently on (Part I) National Board Examinations is covered, simply listing and answering such questions certainly would not prepare you for the myriad possible alternatives. Because of your suc cessful background in anatomy, the approaches used in a first-year course are not necessary here. Recall, review and synthesis are the goals. Please examine the entire book now, to understand its organization and content, and how they may serve your needs. Throughout, text is kept to a minimum. The style, size and boldness of type were chosen to aid the quick recognition of import items. The illustrations, es sentially adaptations from blackboard drawings used by the author in reviews, support the text in certain areas. However, the number of illustrations sufficient to make this an independent resource would defeat our purpose. I assume you will consult your favorite atlas as you review, and that you are experienced enough now to relate your reading to your own body. A general table of contents follows this preface; detailed tables of content precede individual chapters. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1996
ISBN 10: 0387945989ISBN 13: 9780387945989
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book presents a collection of hands-on activities for students taking introductory statistics, and is designed to engage the student as a participant in the learning process. Intended as a lab manual and organized around the major topics covered in most introductory courses, this book contains more activities than can possibly be covered in one course, allowing flexibility for individual course requirements. Packaged in an inexpensive paperback format, the pages are perforated and 3-hole punched for easy removal of individual activities. The 50+ experiments, models, and simulations included in this book are explained succinctly, giving students a clear description of the activities without extra reading. Many activities are compatible with technology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2003
ISBN 10: 1402011784ISBN 13: 9781402011788
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book offers a unique review of how astronomical information handling (in the broad sense) evolved in the course of the 20th century, and especially during its second half. It will be very useful for researchers, teachers, editors, publishers, librarians, computer scientists, sociologists of science, research planners and strategists, project managers, public-relations officers, plus those in charge of astronomy-related organizations, as well as by students aiming at a career in astronomy or related space science. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1996
ISBN 10: 0387945369ISBN 13: 9780387945361
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Fair. This text is the introductory documentation for Maple V Release 4. It shows how to use Maple 4 as a calculator with instant access to many high-level maths routines, and as a programming language for more demanding or specialized tasks. Topics include the basic data types and statements in the Maple V language. The book serves as a tutorial introduction and explains the difference between numeric computation and symbolic computation, illustrating how both are used in Maple V Release 4. Extensive "how to" examples are presented throughout the text to show how common types of calculations can be easily expressed in Maple. Graphics examples are used to illustrate the way in which 2D and 3D graphics can aid in understanding the behaviour of problems. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2001
ISBN 10: 0387952365ISBN 13: 9780387952369
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. New and expanded to reflect changes on the Internet, especially the explosive growth of the World Wide Web, this best-selling book is primer to the Internet for those who have little or no computer experience and a time-saving guide to resources for the more experienced surfer. In plain language it describes the Internet, how it works, and how to use various Internet tools. In addition, it provides an extensive listing of health-related Internet resources accompanied by reviews and descriptions - not just URLs of dozens of health related topics. The reader will find this directory a treasure trove of information resources available for health care professionals on the Internet. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1983
ISBN 10: 0387909176ISBN 13: 9780387909172
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. Much of the material in this book comes from what I've learned as I've traveled around the country conducting seminars about working profitably in the automated office. During the first few months of those seminars, there was a question I was asked more often than any other single question. I wa~ asked the question so often that I gave it a nickname. I called it my What The Devil question. Often in different words, usually at the morning break in the seminar, and almost always with an effort not to offend or embarrass, I was asked, What the devil is a psychologist doing conducting seminars about computer systems? I'm not asked What the Devil questions much anymore. Those familiar with office automation have come to realize that human factors chiefly determine whether a computer system will be a success or an expensive failure. So many computer systems have not gained acceptance by is employees because the planners didn't use good psychological sense. That especially true as the computers move from the Engineering Department into the executive suites and the role of computers changes from just producing paper into also assisting in managerial decision making. One human factor I've learned is that people would much rather skip around in a book than read it from front cover to back cover directly. It's true whether the book is a user manual for office equipment or a volume on computer systems for decision makers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1999
ISBN 10: 0387987681ISBN 13: 9780387987682
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. An entertaining exploration of aspects of chance, risk and probability, ranging from the toss of a coin to the use of clinical trials in medicine and the evaluation of alternative therapies. Aimed at all those who would like to discover more about chance and the way it operates in a variety of settings, the book is written by the prolific author, Professor Brian S. Everitt, Head of the Biostatistics and Computing Department at Kings College, London. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1994
ISBN 10: 0387198474ISBN 13: 9780387198477
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2007
ISBN 10: 0387688439ISBN 13: 9780387688435
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book presents research on informational and mathematical aspects of networked sensing systems. It brings together internationally reputed researchers from different communities, focused on the common theme of distributed sensing, inferencing, and control over networks. The timeliness of the book is evidenced by the explosion of several independent special sessions devoted to specific aspects of sensor networks in reputed international conferences. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1998
ISBN 10: 0387943595ISBN 13: 9780387943596
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. Information and the technology to rapidly transmit, analyze, document, and disperse this information are increasing arithmetically, if not logarithmi cally. Arguably, no discipline better exemplifies this trend than medicine. It can be further argued that care of the trauma patient is one of the better examples of informatics and the potential benefit to the health profession als who care for these patients. Maull and Augenstein have provided us with a primer on informatics and its use in trauma care. The subject matter is timely and covers the gamut of trauma care from prehospital to rehabilitation. Who will benefit from trauma informatics? A simple answer would be anyone who takes care of trauma patients. From a broader perspective, however, at least three examples illustrate how trauma informatics can be used today to exert a positive effect on patient outcome. The first example is care of combat casualties, including battlefield resuscitation, evacuation, acute care, and ultimate return to the continental United States. Current technology is such that via global positioning satellite, a corpsman could transmit to a remote area the vital signs and pertinent physical findings of a combat casualty. Furthermore, the location of the corpsman and the casu alty would be precisely known, and consultation and destination disposition would be possible. The injured person, when admitted to a combat support hospital, could be continuously monitored and additional remote consulta tion obtained. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2004
ISBN 10: 0387228470ISBN 13: 9780387228471
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The unprecedented growth in the range of multimedia services offered these days by modern telecommunication systems has been made possible only because of the advancements in signal processing technologies and algorithms. In the area of telecommunications, application of signal processing allows for new generations of systems to achieve performance close to theoretical limits, while in the area of multimedia, signal processing the underlying technology making possible realization of such applications that not so long ago were considered just a science fiction or were not even dreamed about. We all learnt to adopt those achievements very quickly, but often the research enabling their introduction takes many years and a lot of efforts. This book presents a group of invited contributions, some of which have been based on the papers presented at the International Symposium on DSP for Communication Systems held in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, Australia, in December 2003. Part 1 of the book deals with applications of signal processing to transform what we hear or see to the form that is most suitable for transmission or storage for a future retrieval. The first three chapters in this part are devoted to processing of speech and other audio signals. The next two chapters consider image coding and compression, while the last chapter of this part describes classification of video sequences in the MPEG domain. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Good. Studying Virtual Math Teams centers on detailed empirical studies of how students in small online groups make sense of math issues and how they solve problems by making meaning together. These studies are woven together with materials that describe the online environment and pedagogical orientation, as well as reflections on the theoretical implications of the findings in the studies. The nature of group cognition and shared meaning making in collaborative learning is a foundational research issue in CSCL. More generally, the theme of sense making is a central topic in information science. While many authors allude to these topics, few have provided this kind of detailed analysis of the mechanisms of intersubjective meaning making. This book presents a coherent research agenda that has been pursued by the author and his research group. The book opens with descriptions of the project and its methodology, as well as situating this research in the past and present context of the CSCL research field. The core research team then presents five concrete analyses of group interactions in different phases of the Virtual Math Teams research project. These chapters are followed by several studies by international collaborators, discussing the group discourse, the software affordances and alternative representations of the interaction, all using data from the VMT project. The concluding chapters address implications for the theory of group cognition and for the methodology of the learning sciences. In addition to substantial introductory and concluding chapters, this important new book includes analyses based upon the author's previous research, thereby providing smooth continuity and an engaging flow that follows the progression of the research. The VMT project has dual goals: (a) to provide a source of experience and data for practical and theoretical explorations of group knowledge building and (b) to develop an effective online environment and educational service for collaborative learning of mathematics. Studying Virtual Math Teams reflects these twin orientations, reviewing the intertwined aims and development of a rigorous science of small-group cognition and a Web 2.0 educational math service. It documents the kinds of interactional methods that small groups use to explore math issues and provides a glimpse into the potential of online interaction to promote productive math discourse. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2004
ISBN 10: 1402027966ISBN 13: 9781402027963
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Good. This volume presents a rich account of the development of accreditation and evaluation in 20 European countries. It shows how accreditation is becoming a main mechanism in the steering of higher education across Europe. The book is unique in its analysis of forces driving towards the spread of different models of accreditation in the emerging European Higher Education area. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2007
ISBN 10: 1402054750ISBN 13: 9781402054754
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The 19th ESACT meeting was to highlight the novel capabilities of the industry to move the products towards the clinic. It was attended by a wide range of workers in the industry and for many it was their first ESACT meeting. The proceedings here include the short papers adding the knowledge of the previous meetings and provide a reference for the researcher entering, or continuing in the field of Animal Cell Technology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1996
ISBN 10: 0256132216ISBN 13: 9780256132212
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Since January 1990, when the first edition ofthis first-of-a-kind book appeared, there has been much experimental and theoretical progress in the multi disciplinary subject of tribology and mechanics of magnetic storage devices. The subject has matured into a rigorous discipline, and many university tribology and mechanics courses now routinely contain material on magnetic storage devices. The major growth in the subject has been on the micro- and nanoscale aspects of tribology and mechanics. Today, most large magnetic storage industries use atomic force microscopes to image the magnetic storage components. Many companies use variations of AFMs such as friction force microscopes (FFMs) for frictional studies. These instruments have also been used for studying scratch, wear, and indentation. These studies are valuable in the fundamental understanding of interfacial phenomena. In the second edition, I have added a new chapter, Chapter 11, on micro and nanoscale aspects of tribology and mechanics of magnetic storage compo nents. This chapter presents the state of the art of the micro/nanotribology and micro/nanomechanics of magnetic storage components. In addition, typographical errors in Chapters 1 to 10 and the appendixes have been corrected. These additions update this book and make it more valuable to researchers of the subject. I am grateful to many colleagues and particularly to my students, whose work is reported in Chapter 11. I thank my wife, Sudha, who has been forbearing during the progress of the research reported in this chapter. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1996
ISBN 10: 0387947930ISBN 13: 9780387947938
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Ottewell, G. Ilustrador. The present century has been a disappointing one for comets, but past centuries often featured spectacular, unforgettable comet shows that dominated the night (and even daytime) sky for months: comets that outshone Venus or even the Moon, whose spectacular tails stretched more than halfway across the sky or were weirdly split, and whose apparition was held responsible for everything from wars to unusually good wine vintages. Published to coincide with the first naked-eye appearance of Comet Hale-Bopp, perhaps our own "comet of the century", this book is a guide to comet facts and lore throughout history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2004
ISBN 10: 1402016131ISBN 13: 9781402016134
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. WorldMinds provides broad exposure to a geography that is engaged with discovery, interpretation, and problem solving. Its 100 succinct chapters demonstrate the theories, methods, and data used by geographers, and address the challenges posed by issues such as globalization, regional and ethnic conflict, environmental hazards, terrorism, poverty, and sustainable development. Through its theoretical and practical applications, we are reminded that the study of Geography informs policy making. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY, 1983
ISBN 10: 0387912193ISBN 13: 9780387912196
Librería: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, Estados Unidos de America
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Paperback. First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good++ in Wraps: foxing at front endpapers; mild rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; crease at lower rear corner; binding square and secure; text clean. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 203pp. Paperback.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1996
ISBN 10: 0387946713ISBN 13: 9780387946719
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Here, distinguished science historian Arthur I. Miller delves into the connections between modern art and modern physics. He takes us on a wide-ranging study to demonstrate that scientists and artists have a common aim: a visual interpretation of both the visible and invisible aspects of nature. Along the way, we encounter the philosophy of mind and language, cognitive science and neurophysiology in our search for the origins and meaning of visual imagery. At a time when the media are overeager to portray science as a godless, dehumanising exercise undermining the very fabric of society, this sixth book by Professor Miller shows how scientists are struggling to understand nature, convince their peers, inform the public and deal with the reactions to their research. Thus, Insights of Genuis must interest everyone who cares about science and its place in our culture. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., New York, NY, 2000
ISBN 10: 0387988777ISBN 13: 9780387988771
Librería: Cornerstone Books, Santa Ana, CA, Estados Unidos de America
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Cloth. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. In 1996, the skeletal remains of a man who lived 9,000 years ago were found near the Columbia River in Washington State. Nicknamed "Kennewick Man," the remains set off a battle between Native Americans (and their Clinton Administration supporters) who believed the remains and the site to be sacred and archaeologists and other researchers who saw the remains as a unique treasure-trove of scientific information. Included are endnotes and an index. This copy is clean and solid.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1998
ISBN 10: 0387985514ISBN 13: 9780387985510
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Hubble Space Telescope is arguably the single most successful scientific instrument ever built. It has discovered the most distant known galaxy and the most massive known star, and has been at the front lines of all the most pressing questions in astrophysics: the age of the Universe, the nature of gamma ray bursters, and the discovery of extrasolar planets. This is an illustrated account of Hubble's breathtaking discoveries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2006
ISBN 10: 0387290141ISBN 13: 9780387290140
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas contains black-and-white illustrations, created exclusively for the book, depicting the anatomic extent of disease for tumor (T), regional lymph node (N), and distant metastasis (M). The images provide anatomic depictions to clarify critical structures and allow the reader to instantly visualize the progressive extent of malignant disease. Numerous labels identify important anatomic structures. NOTE: The AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas is based on the 6th edition staging schemas and many images may not reflect the current 7th edition staging system. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 1981
ISBN 10: 0387905553ISBN 13: 9780387905556
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., United States, New York, NY, 2008
ISBN 10: 0521835712ISBN 13: 9780521835718
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This volume contains 40 selected full-text contributions from the Sixth European Conference on Geostatistics for Environmental Applications, geoENV IV, held in Rhodes, Greece, October 25-26, 2006. The objective of the editors was to compile a set of papers from which the reader could perceive how geostatistics is applied within the environmental sciences. A few selected theoretical contributions are also included. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY, 1975
ISBN 10: 3540073779ISBN 13: 9783540073772
Librería: Prairie Creek Books LLC., Torrington, WY, Estados Unidos de America
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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Photographs, Illustrations, Charts Ilustrador. VG/none, used pb, viii-xvi, 439pp. Perfect bound, color illustrated stiff paper wraps with black and white colored text on upper and black text on spine; laminated but is lifting in areas around the spine and tail tip of lower; slight edge wear. Former owner's name stamp on all three fore edges, verso of upper and ffep. Interior pages clean, unmarked. Binding is tight and straight.
Publicado por New York, NY: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1999
ISBN 10: 0387985565ISBN 13: 9780387985565
Librería: Bingo Used Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. trade paperback in very good+ condition.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., New York, NY, U.S.A., 1986
Librería: SUNSET BOOKS, Newark, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
Library Rebound. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 689/362pp. Has all standard Library markings, pocket, labels, stamps, minor wear and soil to covers. CLEAN TEXT. Thank you for your purchase from Sunset Books! Help Promote World Literacy, GIVE a Book as a GIFT!! In stock, Ships from Ohio. Will NOT fit in Flat Rate Priority envelope. USPS Variable Rate applies for Domestic or International. WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!!! Please see pictures. All of our Ex-Library volumes were obtained legally through Public or Auction sales. Size: 4to. Ex-Library.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY, 2001
ISBN 10: 0387952535ISBN 13: 9780387952536
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Estados Unidos de America
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This book sets forth a set of truly controversial and astonishing theories: First, it proposes that below the surface of the earth is a biosphere of greater mass and volume than the biosphere the total sum of living things on our planet's continents and in its oceans. Second, it proposes that the inhabitants of this subterranean biosphere are not plants or animals as we know them, but heat-loving bacteria that survive on a diet consisting solely of hydrocarbons that is, natural gas and petroleum. And third and perhaps most heretically, the book advances the stunning idea that most hydrocarbons on Earth are not the byproduct of biological debris ("fossil fuels"), but were a common constituent of the materials from which the earth itself was formed some 4.5 billion years ago.The implications are astounding. The theory proposes answers to often-asked questions: Is the deep hot biosphere where life originated, and do Mars and other seemingly barren planets contain deep biospheres? Even more provocatively, is it possible that there is an enormous store of hydrocarbons upwelling from deep within the earth that can provide us with abundant supplies of gas and petroleum?However far-fetched these ideas seem, they are supported by a growing body of evidence, and by the indisputable stature and seriousness Gold brings to any scientific debate. In this book we see a brilliant and boldly original thinker, increasingly a rarity in modern science, as he develops potentially revolutionary ideas about how our world works. No other book comes even close to proposing that there is a huge mass of life living within the earth, that it is sustained in its sunless and airless subterranean environment by hydrocarbons, and that those hydrocarbons--natural gas and petroleum--are not fossil fuels but a primordial basic component of our planet and the universe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Springer-Verlag Inc, New York, NY, 1981
ISBN 10: 0387911758ISBN 13: 9780387911755
Librería: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Libro Original o primera edición
Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition, 3rd Printing. Text/BRAND NEW. Soft cover/NF w/faint creasing to lower front corner tip and soil spot to front cover verso & first title page. First Edition, 3rd Printing. Textbook. Concise introduction to real-time software design in 20 lectures for Univ of Essex undergraduate students in electrical engineeing. First published 1977; this is the 3rd Printing. 140 pgs in 3 parts: I. The Real-Time Virtual Machine; II, Reliability; and III, Measuring the System.