In our small corner of the universe, we know how some matter behaves most of the time and what even less of it looks like, and we have some good guesses about where it all came from... Zobraziť viac
In Physics of the Future, Michio Kaku-the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible-gives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with... Zobraziť viac
When we talk about human history, we focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us? ... Zobraziť viac
Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves the... Zobraziť viac
Today's classroom is a vibrant place, technically endowed with cassette and CD decks, video players, overhead projectors, etc. Course materials present the most up-to-date fruits of serious educational theory in textbooks ... Zobraziť viac
The publication of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought, but... Zobraziť viac
The recent development of endogenous growth theories has renewed the in terest into the sources of productivity growth of the advanced industrialized economies. The basic advance of these models is that the evolution of tech nological progress is... Zobraziť viac
The Encyclopedia of American Journalism is the only single-volume reference work to explore the history of journalism in the United States in print media, radio, television, and the Internet. This groundbreaking volume documents the integral part that... Zobraziť viac
We all face risks in a variety of ways, as individuals, businesses and societies. The discipline of risk assessment and risk management is growing rapidly and there is an enormous drive for the implementation of risk assessment methods and risk... Zobraziť viac
A new edition featuring 3 halftones and 7 line drawings. Zobraziť viac
The Mathematics of the Heavens and the Earth is the first major history in English of the origins and early development of trigonometry. Glen Van Brummelen identifies the earliest known trigonometric precursors in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece,... Zobraziť viac
In this riveting book, political journalist Peter Snow and military historian Dan Snow bring to life the most intense and bitterly fought battles of the 20th century - from the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front to the desert landscape of Iraq. Zobraziť viac
Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with... Zobraziť viac
Filled with beautiful maps showing our dynamic world in stunning detail, this comprehensive atlas is the perfect choice for anyone interested in the geography of our planet. First published in 2007 and now in its 4th edition, ... Zobraziť viac
Wouldn't it be great if all school teachers (from kindergarten through high school) would share the joy of mathematics with... Zobraziť viac
The importance of outdoor living spaces, such as courtyards and patios, in our daily lives is highlighted in this new book from IMAGES... Zobraziť viac
This advanced text introduces the principles of noncooperative game theory in a direct and uncomplicated style that will acquaint students with the broad spectrum of the field while highlighting and explaining what they need to know at any given point. Zobraziť viac
This book provides an introduction to the major mathematical structures used in physics today. Topics covered include group theory, Lie algebras, topology, Hilbert space and differential geometry. Important theories of physics such as classical and... Zobraziť viac
Praise for Common Errors in Statistics (and How to Avoid Them... Zobraziť viac
Reliable Knowledge offers a valuably clear account and a radically challenging investigation of the credibility of scientific knowledge. Zobraziť viac
