Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and ... Zobraziť viac
A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations. This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally .... Zobraziť viac
From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask... Zobraziť viac
In the opening days of Nazi Germany's Blitzkrieg campaigns, few aircraft could invoke as much terror as the Junkers Ju 87... Zobraziť viac
This highly illustrated title details the history of the Jagdpanzer, the self-propelled German tank destroyers introduced in the second half of World War II... Zobraziť viac
This highly illustrated study examines, in detail, the brutal Paraguayan War of 1864—70, one of the largest and bloodiest conflicts in South American history... Zobraziť viac
Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions... Zobraziť viac
Written over two thousand years ago, The Art of War contains penetrating insights into the nature of power, inter-state rivalry, realpolitik and military success, relevant to any age. It was first translated into English in the early 20th century. Sun... Zobraziť viac
Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle – or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more... Zobraziť viac
Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorbike, this book illustrates their diverse range, from the ... Zobraziť viac
The human brain faces a set of dilemmas every day: how to achieve coherence from fragmented sensory inputs and how to attain connection with other people in an increasingly atomized and isolating world. Ideologies offer a shortcut, providing easy ... Zobraziť viac
This deluxe slipcased edition presents Miyamoto Musashi''s classic work The Book of Five Rings in a luxurious silkbound volume with full-colour illustrations and gold cover embossing. This is a wonderful keepsake for anyone who wants to apply its... Zobraziť viac
This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and... Zobraziť viac
Warum faszinieren uns Bäume so sehr? Vielleicht weil der Baum für uns Menschen die Mitte der Schöpfung markiert: Er ist noch ganz Natur und doch schon auf dem Weg zum Einzelwesen. Wir können einem Baum begegnen, wir können mit... Zobraziť viac
From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, will fascinate animal and nature lovers alike... Zobraziť viac
A timely introduction to the fields of environmental art, art and ecology, art and climate change, art and activism, and art in the Anthropocene... Zobraziť viac
Knowledge of chimpanzees in the wild has expanded dramatically in recent years. This comprehensive volume, edited by Martin Muller, Richard Wrangham, and David Pilbeam, brings together scientists who are leading a revolution to discover and explain ... Zobraziť viac
Vyhláška č. 415/2012 Sb., o přípustné úrovni znečišťování a jejím zjišťování, je stěžejním dokumentem, který upřesňuje konkrétní opatření dle zákona o ochraně ovzduší. V návaznosti na zákon č. 201/2012 Sb., vyhláška... Zobraziť viac
V nejtemnějších hodinách války Churchill vsadil na riskantní krok: proti nacistické tyranii nasadil muže, kteří nehráli podle pravidel. Zrodila se první jednotka moderních speciálních sil – skupina dobrodruhů,... Zobraziť viac
Publikace představuje drahé kameny a jejich zpracování v různých oblastech starověkého světa, co by nepřímých svědků sociálních a rituálních stránek života starověké společnosti. Je doplněna o bohatý obrazový a grafický... Zobraziť viac
