In a remarkably concise compass, the author presents, through actual examples, the fascinating story of how philosophers and scientists through the ages have tried to understand how things move. He also includes selections from the writings of... Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive reference providing an approach to problems of biomedical ethics in the clinical setting. Zobraziť viac
An argument that—despite dramatic advances in the field—artificial intelligence is nowhere near developing systems that are genuinely intelligent.In this provocative book, Brian Cantwell Smith argues that artificial intelligence is nowhere... Zobraziť viac
"Urban Geography in America" offers a comprehensive historiography of this major field. Compiling the best essays from the flagship journal "Urban Geography," it shows the evolution of the field from the 1950s to 2000, as it shifted from data-driven... Zobraziť viac
Leading the reader from the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, right through to cutting-edge research at the forefront of the subject, Inorganic Chemistry, Sixth Edition is the ideal course companion for the duration of a student's degree... Zobraziť viac
The incredible rapid rate at which various animals and plants are disappearing from the planet is shocking. Scientists currently believe that habitats across the globe are losing dozens of species every day... Zobraziť viac
This book covers recent advances in efficiency evaluations, most notably Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) methods. It introduces the underlying theories, shows how to make the relevant calculations and discusses... Zobraziť viac
First aid for failure. Although we have bandages for cuts, chicken soup for colds, and ice packs for bruises, most of us have no idea how to treat day-to-day emotional injuries such as failure, rejection, and loss... Zobraziť viac
Unrivaled in the way it makes the teaching of statistics compelling and accessible to even the most anxious of students, the only statistics textbook you and your students will ever need just got better! Andy Field's comprehensive and ... Zobraziť viac
In this New York Times bestseller, an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers';fans of geography, history, and politics (and maps) will be enthralled' (Fort Worth Star-Te... Zobraziť viac
Bea Johnson is ';the mother of the zero waste lifestyle movement.' CNN The book that started the waste-free living movement, Zero Waste Livingrelates Bea Johnson's inspirational personal story and provides practical tools and tips to help readers... Zobraziť viac
Timothy Ferris, profesor emérito de la Universidad de California y maestro indiscutible de la literatura de divulgación científica, nos cuenta en La aventura del universo la apasionante historia de cómo el hombre ha ido descubriendo el escenario... Zobraziť viac
Now commemorating its 90th anniversary, BMW Motorrad is a legend among motorcycles. This volume not only celebrates this event as a classic retrospective but also connects the past and the present through impressive stories and images... Zobraziť viac
Cindy's story begins in the Rocky Mountain wilderness on a unique and extraordinary journey: two parents leading their young children 3,100 miles on the backs of llamas... Zobraziť viac
This advanced text focuses on the uses of distance sampling to estimate the density and abundance of biological populations. It addresses new methodologies, new technologies and recent developments in statistical theory ... Zobraziť viac
Christmas, 1859. Just one month after the publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin received a letter that deeply unsettled him. He had expected criticism. Letters were arriving every day like swarms, some expressing praise, most outrage and... Zobraziť viac
A completely revised and expanded 3rd edition of the standard work Color Atlas of Biochemistry by Jan Koolman and Klaus-Heinrich Roehm. Zobraziť viac
Featuring engaging examples from diverse disciplines, this book explains how to use modern approaches to quasi-experimentation to derive credible estimates of treatment effects under the demanding constraints of field settings... Zobraziť viac
Featuring dozens of photographs plus plans for the best in home interiors, this book talks about great spaces, great ideas from internationally acclaimed architects... Zobraziť viac
