Ever since childhood, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has wanted to be abducted by aliens. Here, he draws upon a lifetime’s fascination to explore the science of alien life – and to offer a practical guide to your first alien encounter... Zobraziť viac
The third edition of this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook is ideal for teaching all the mathematics for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics and many worked examples, it... Zobraziť viac
The only series for MYP 4 and 5 developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB)Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused... Zobraziť viac
It's time for us to rewrite the story of what we are and how we came to be, no matter how weird or hilarious the truth is. From the way we grow our nails to how we think, everything we call human is fundamentally shaped by how our bodies evolved... Zobraziť viac
Maďarská jazyková mutácia učebnice matematiky (2. časť) pre gymnázia s vyučovacím jazykom maďarským... Zobraziť viac
This is a new paperback edition of probably the most important and widely read text on numerical analysis. It is the distillation of what the author learnt about the computation of matrix eigenvalues by dint of trying all methods ... Zobraziť viac
Hyperbolic systems of partial differential equations are important in modelling various physical systems, in particular the development of shock waves in fluids. As such they find many applications in areas of engineering and aerospace research. This... Zobraziť viac
Probably one of the most fashionable areas in the physical sciences today, Soft Condensed Matter provides an excellent introduction to the topic, and includes colloids, polymers, liquid crystals, and amphiphiles. It is suitable for advanced... Zobraziť viac
How we arrived in a post-truth era, when "alternative facts” replace actual facts, and feelings have more weight than evidence.Are we living in a post-truth world, where "alternative facts” replace actual facts and feelings have more weight... Zobraziť viac
3rd edition. Facilitates the reader's understanding of underlying mathematical and theoretical models by presenting a mixture of theory and applications with hands-on learning. Zobraziť viac
Economics is rapidly becoming a more experimental science, and the best way to convey insights from this research is to engage students in classroom simulations that motivate subsequent discussions and reading. In this expanded and updated second... Zobraziť viac
This book - a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birds - is one of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that... Zobraziť viac
It was Eunice Newton Foote, an American scientist and women's rights campaigner living in Seneca Falls, New York, who first warned the world that an atmosphere heavy with carbon dioxide could send temperatures here on Earth soaring... Zobraziť viac
How many mRNAs are in a cell? How genetically similar are two random people? What is faster, transcription or translation?Cell Biology by the Numbers explores these questions—and dozens of others—providing a richly illustrated and handy reference for... Zobraziť viac
A landmark examination of human behavior, exploring why we do what we do, from the immediate brain activity to our species' deep evolutionary history. A synthesis of science for a nuanced perspective on our best and worst actions. Zobraziť viac
Arranged according to the body’s different structures and systems, Human Anatomy includes 450 fully annotated artworks and 150 photographs and medical images, and is a highly detailed but simply written, comprehensive guide that will appeal to general... Zobraziť viac
This second edition continues to present meaningful and practical solutions for teaching mathematics and statistics online, focusing on the problems observed by mathematics instructors currently working in the field. With its set of standard practices... Zobraziť viac
The second volume of a commonsense, self-contained introduction to the mathematics and physics of music, focusing on the digital and computational domain; essential reading for musicians... Zobraziť viac
Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The... Zobraziť viac
