Science and Technics / Science

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Local and Regional Policy and Management

von Heidi Wittmer & Haripriya Gundimeda

In this volume of the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) publication series, the key concepts of the project are applied to local and regional policy and public management. The aim is to show...

Pigment Compendium: A Dictionary of Historical Pigments

von Nicholas Eastaugh, Valentine Walsh & Tracey Chaplin

The Pigment Compendium Dictionary is a comprehensive information source for scientists, art historians, conservators and forensic specialists.

Drawn together from extensive analystical research into the physical...

Nature's Matrix: Linking Agriculture, Conservation and Food Sovereignty

von Angus Wright, Ivette Perfecto & John Vandermeer

Landscapes are frequently seen as fragments of natural habitat surrounded by a 'sea' of agriculture. But recent ecological theory shows that the nature of these fragments is not nearly as important for conservation...

Learning from the Japanese City: Looking East in Urban Design

von Barrie Shelton

Japanese cities are amongst the most intriguing and confounding anywhere. Their structures, patterns of building and broader visual characteristics defy conventional urban design theories, and the book explores...

The Global and the Intimate: Feminism in Our Time

von Geraldine Pratt & Victoria Rosner

Sixteen essays by prominent feminist scholars and authors establish new paths in the study of intimacy and globalization, challenging globalization’s grand narratives and their representation of women as either...

Basic Engineering Mathematics

von John Bird

Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, and unlike low-level general maths texts, the content is tailored specifically for the needs of engineers. The result...

Tourism and Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation

von Daniel Scott, C. Michael Michael Hall & Stefan Gossling

Climate change is the single most important global environmental and development issue facing the world today and has emerged as a major topic in tourism studies. Climate change is already affecting the tourism...

Applied Principles of Horticultural Science

von Laurie Brown

At last - a book of practical work designed specifically for horticulture students. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science includes over 70 practical exercises, presented in a way that makes students think...

Newnes Engineering Mathematics Pocket Book

von John Bird

Newnes Engineering Mathematics Pocket Book is a uniquely versatile and practical tool for a wide range of engineers and students. All the essentials of engineering mathematics are covered, with clear explanations...

The Origins of Life and the Universe

von Paul Lurquin

The Origins of Life and the Universe is the culmination of a university science professor's search for understanding and is based on his experiences teaching the fundamental issues of physics, chemistry, and...

The Life of Super-Earths: How the Hunt for Alien Worlds and Artificial Cells Will Revolutionize Life on Our Planet

von Dimitar Sasselov

In the past year, we have witnessed unprecedented breakthroughs in the seemingly unrelated fields of synthetic biology and exoplanetary astronomy. Just recently, arsenic-based bacteria was discovered in a California...

Eating in the Dark: America's Experiment with Genetically Engineered Food

von Kathleen Hart

Most Americans eat genetically modified food on a daily basis, but few of us are aware we’re eating something that has been altered. Meanwhile, consumers abroad refuse to buy our engineered crops; their groceries...

Engineering Mathematics

von John Bird

Engineering Mathematics is a comprehensive pre-degree maths text for vocational courses and foundation modules at degree level in the U.K.. John Bird's approach, based on numerous worked examples supported by...

What the Bleep Do We Know!?™: Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality

von William Arntz, Betsy Chasse & Mark Vicente

Gravity sometimes doesn't work.

Some things are both waves and particles. . .at the same time.

Electrons simply disappear . . . all the time.

If the universe is this wild and unpredictable, so full of possibility,...

The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice

von Jason Andress

As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. It covers the basic knowledge...

The Scars of Evolution: What Our Bodies Tell Us About Human Origins

von Elaine Morgan

In this lively and controversial book, Elaine Morgan presents a challenging interpretation to the question of human evolution. With brilliant logic she argues that our hominid ancestors began to evolve in response...

Common Errors in Statistics (and How to Avoid Them)

von Phillip I. I. Good & James W. W. Hardin

Praise for Common Errors in Statistics (and How to Avoid Them)

"A very engaging and valuable book for all who use statistics in any setting."

—CHOICE

"Addresses popular mistakes often made in data collection and...

Cholesterol Regulation of Ion Channels and Receptors

von Irena Levitan & Francisco Barrantes

Examines new research on the role of cholesterol in regulating ion channels and receptors and its effect on health

Drawing together and analyzing all the latest research findings, this book explores the role...

The Prism and the Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science

von Robert Crease

Is science beautiful? Yes, argues acclaimed philosopher and historian of science Robert P. Crease in this engaging exploration of history’s most beautiful experiments. The result is an engrossing journey through...

Statistical Inference: A Short Course

von Michael J. J. Panik

A concise, easily accessible introduction to descriptive and inferential techniques

Statistical Inference: A Short Course offers a concise presentation of the essentials of basic statistics for readers seeking...