A concise history of spaceflight, from military rocketry through Sputnik, Apollo, robots in space, space culture, and human spaceflight today. Zobraziť viac
Presents information on selecting, sizing, and performing pipe-flow-rate calculations, using ISO and ANSI standards in both SI and US equivalents. This title offers physical property data, support material for important fluid properties, accuracy... Zobraziť viac
An expert explores the riddle of subjective time, from why time speeds up as we grow older to the connection between time and consciousness. Zobraziť viac
This is the last book of three devoted to Mechanics, and uses the theoretical background presented in Classical Mechanics: Kinematics and Statics and Classical Mechanics: Dynamics. It focuses on exhibiting a unique approach, rooted in the classical... Zobraziť viac
This book describes the results of investigations into the production of musical sounds. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, it discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in... Zobraziť viac
When a biomaterial is placed inside the body, a biological response is triggered almost instantaneously. With devices that need to remain in the body for long periods, such interactions can cause problems which contribute to patient trauma and increase... Zobraziť viac
Machine learning has led to incredible achievements in many different fields of science and technology. These varied methods of machine learning all offer powerful new tools to scientists and engineers and open new paths in geomechanics. The two... Zobraziť viac
Many of the reactions that take place in industry use expensive and highly polluting catalysts that can be replaced by biocatalysts which are as effective and less polluting. The book covers the different types of enzymes that can be used as well as... Zobraziť viac
The Future of Cities and Energies in Western Europe explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to researching energy issues in Western European cities, as well as urban energy transition. It serves as a collection of materials,... Zobraziť viac
The processes and materials behind energy technologies: The author details the underlying chemistry of renewable sources, such as biofuels and wind power, as well as the traditionally used coal and gas. Chapters on energy storage technologies and the... Zobraziť viac
Life in all its forms is based on nucleic acids which store and transfer genetic information. The book addresses main aspects of synthesis, hydrolytic stability and solution equilibria of nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides, as well as... Zobraziť viac
This book explores the key conceptual stakes underpinning historical epistemology. The strong Anglophone interest in historical epistemology, since at least the 1990s, is typically attributed to its simultaneously philosophical and historical synthetic... Zobraziť viac
Written by a professional astronomer who has worked on a wide spectrum of topics throughout his career, this book gives a popular science level description of what has become known as multimessenger astronomy. It links the new with the traditional,... Zobraziť viac
Framing the Context: Approaches and Perspectives.- On the Uniqueness of Italian Design.- Instructions. Ensure “Made in Italy” is Stamped on Every Single Item.- Made in Italy Written in the Stars (And Stripes). Italian Craft’s Global Influence in... Zobraziť viac
The book explores the design, production and construction processes of the multi-layer façade systems towards the principles of environmental and energy sustainability through the drafting of an explanatory and operative reference instrument. The work... Zobraziť viac
Genius demystified, the Dummies way! In 1905, Albert Einstein revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. He went on to become a twentieth-century icon-a man whose name and face are synonymous ... Zobraziť viac
Unique case studies from the Pyrenees providing a view of the main processes involved in the ecosystem shifts in the high mountainsIn-depth research into the high mountain experiencing increasing temperatures causing shifts related to atmospheric... Zobraziť viac
Teaches basic numerical methods in theoretical physicsFeatures numerous computer examples, for which no programming skills are requiredProvides detailed explanations without mathematical proofs Discusses standard numerical methods as well as more... Zobraziť viac
Most elements are synthesized, or cooked, by thermonuclear reactions in stars. The newly formed elements are released into the interstellar medium during a star?s lifetime, and are subsequently incorporated into a new generation of stars, ... Zobraziť viac
The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe's biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous work. This limited edition features the ... Zobraziť viac
