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Biochemistry
by Jeremy M ; Tymoczko, John L ; Stryer, Lubert Berg
In the new edition of Biochemistry, instructors will see the all the hallmark features that made this a consistent bestseller for the undergraduate biochemistry course: exceptional clarity and concision, a more biological focus, cutting-edge content, and an elegant, uncluttered design. Accomplished in both the classroom and the laboratory, coauthors Jeremy Berg and John Tymoczko draw on the field’s dynamic research to illustrate its fundamental ideas.
Cosmos
by Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University; Distinguished Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; and the cofounder and President of the Planetary Society, the largest space-interest group in the world. For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he was an adviser on the Mariner, Voyager, and Viking unmanned space missions, and he briefed...
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The Elegant Universe
by Brian Greene
The Elegant Universe is a book by Brian Greene published in 1999 which introduces string theory and provides a comprehensive though non-technical assessment of the theory and some of its shortcomings.
Physics
by Douglas C Giancoli
For algebra-based introductory physics courses taken primarily by pre-med, agricultural, technology, and architectural students.
This best-selling algebra-based physics text is known for its elegant writing, engaging biological applications, and exactness. Physics: Principles with Applications, 6e retains the careful exposition and precision of previous editions with many interesting new applications and carefully crafted new pedagogy. It was written to give students the basic concepts of physics... Read more about this item
This best-selling algebra-based physics text is known for its elegant writing, engaging biological applications, and exactness. Physics: Principles with Applications, 6e retains the careful exposition and precision of previous editions with many interesting new applications and carefully crafted new pedagogy. It was written to give students the basic concepts of physics... Read more about this item
A Short History Of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
In A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bryson follows his greatest challenge yet: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. From the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. The result is a profound, funny, and wonderfully clear and entertaining adventure into the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it.
Optics
by Eugene Hecht
Optics, Fifth Edition is distinguished by three core imperatives for the reader: up-to-date content in line with the ever-evolving technological advances in the Optics field; a modern approach to discourse including studies on photons, phasors, and theory; and improvements and revisions to the previous edition’s pedagogy including over one hundred new worked examples.
Classical Electrodynamics
by John David Jackson
The third edition of the defining text for the graduate-level course in Electricity and Magnetism has finally arrived! It has been 37 years since the first edition and 24 since the second. The new edition addresses the changes in emphasis and applications that have occurred in the field, without any significant increase in length.
Physical Chemistry
by Donald a McQuarrie and John D Simon
As the first modern physical chemistry textbook to cover quantum mechanics before thermodynamics and kinetics, this book provides a contemporary approach to the study of physical chemistry. By beginning with quantum chemistry, students will learn the fundamental principles upon which all modern physical chemistry is built. The text includes a special set of "MathChapters" to review and summarize the mathematical tools required to master the material Thermodynamics is simultaneously taught from a...
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Physical Sciences Books & Ephemera
The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars
by Christopher Cokinos
Paperback / softback. New.
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£18.95
STRATIGRAPHY AND PALEONTOLOGY OF THE RICHFIELD SPRINGS AND COOPERSTOWN QUADRANGLES, NEW YORK: BULLETIN NUMBER 396
by Rickard, Lawrence V., and Donald H. Zenger
Albany, NY: New York State Museum/IUniversity of the State of New York, 1964. Soft cover. 191 pages with photographs and references, plus the required two large folded maps in the rear pocket. Library stamp and call number on the front cover. No other markings, pockets or plates were ever present, else a near fine copy.
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$25.00
Air Pollution Modeling and Its Application VIII
by Dop, H. Van & Douw G. Steyn
Springer. Fine with no dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0306438283 . Pollution; Nato; We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; Nato - Challenges of Modern Society; 1.75 x 10 x 6.75 Inches; 802 pages; Publ 1991, 1st ed. Lower rt front corner has a small scrape.. Book includes these main categories: opening address: model assessment and policy implications: regional acid deposition and oxygen modeling: regional scale modeling: global scale...
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$293.95
Wye Valley (New Naturalist 105)
by George Peterken
HarperCollins (Harper Collins), London, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. The spectacular landscape of the Wye Valley region has attracted visitors for more than two centuries. Picturesque with valleys and limestone scenery, it is one of the few lowland regions deemed an Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This insightful resource examines the diverse ecology, natural history, landscape, and history of the district. The study shows how -despite recent...
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£45.00
Schoole of Skil: Containing Two Bookes
by HILL, Thomas
London: Printed by T. Judson, for W. Jaggard, 1599. Full Description: HILL, Thomas. The Schoole of Skil: Containing Two Bookes: the first, of the sphere, of heauen, of the starres, of their orbes, and of the earth, &c. The second, of the sphericall elements, of the celestiall circles, and of their vses, &c. Orderly set forth according to art, with apt figures and proportions in their proper places, by Tho. Hill. London: Printed by T. Judson, for W. Jaggard, 1599. First Edition. Two parts in one octavo...
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$10500.00
Representing and Reasoning with Qualitative Preferences: Tools and Applications (Synthesis Lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
by Ganesh Ram Santhanam (author), Samik Basu (author) & Vasant Honavar (author)
Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2016. Soft cover. As New. This book has been in storage since publication and is unread. Hence the description as new .
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£15.00
The Newtonian Revolution
by I. Bernard Cohen
London, New York, Melbourne: Cambridge University Press, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Fair. 1980 First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Dust Jacket. DJ fair- tears & creases front & back. Now in plastic. Bumped corners. Edgeworn. Unmarked. 404p.
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$24.95
SMITH'S INTERMEDIATE CHEMISTRY
by Kendall, James
NY: Century Co.. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1923. Hardcover. We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Publ 1923 .
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$14.65
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
by Fritjof Capra
Shambhala, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: . 330 pages. Ex-library with typical marks, pages lightly toned; sound binding. The jacket has light creasing and wear; price intact; wrapped and taped to the covers; tape marks on both. 1975 copyright, no additional printings. ISBN on the jacket is 0394499174; copyright page is 0877730776. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Philosophy; ISBN: 0394499174. Inventory No: 134937. .
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$125.00
This Is Outer Space
by Lloyd Motz
Archer House, 1960. Hardcover. Good Condition/Fair. Illustrator: Santry, Phil. 199 pages. Name inside, ink mark on last page; light wear, yellowing; very good otherwise. The jacket has some chips, tears and stains. Illustrator: Santry, Phil. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Nature; Inventory No: 159485. .
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$6.00
Off the Planet: Surviving Five Perilous Months Aboard the Space Station Mir
by Jerry M. Linenger
McGraw Hill, 2000. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: . 259 pages. Tight, very good book; faint discoloring. Inscribed and signed on the half title page by the author, signed first name only. On opposite page signed again by author, full name. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; ISBN: 007136112x. Inventory No: 132847. .
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$7.50
CARTA GEOLÓGICA DE PORTUGAL NA ESCALA DE 1/50 000, NOTÍCIA EXPLICATIVA DA FOLHA 38-B SETÚBAL.
by ZBYSZEWSKI. (Georges) et al
Soft Cover. Por... Geólogo dos Serviços Geológicos e O. da Veiga Ferreira Arg. Téc. Eng. Minas. Micropaleontologia por G. Manuppella. Rochas Eruptivas por C. Torre de Assunção Prof. da Fac. de Ciências de Lisboa. Ministério da Economia – Secretaria de Estado da Indústria. Direcção-Geral de Minas e Serviços Geológicos. Serviços Geológicos de Portugal. Lisboa. 1965. De 23x16 cm. Com 134 pags. Brochado. Tem junto uma errata. I-238-B-3
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€50.00
Centenaire de la Société Géologique de France. Livre Jubilaire 1830-1930. 2 volume set
by de Margerie, Emmanuel
Paris: Société Géologique de France. G: in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. Covers rubbed and worn. Name of previous owner at top edge. 1930. First Edition. Brown card cover. 290mm x 230mm (11" x 9"). 660pp + plates.. 52 b/w plates and coloured maps. Text in French. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. .
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£40.00
Gemstones for Everyman
by B. W. Anderson
Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1976. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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$5.99
PRINCIPLES OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
by Lalicker, Cecil G
New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., 1949. First edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Inscribed by Lalicker on the front endpaper; "To Art Bowsher with best regards of Cecil G. Lalicker." Art Bowsher was a geologist. 377 pages with maps, tables, photographs, graphs, index, etc. Bound in original dark blue cloth with lettering and rule in silver. A near fine copy, without the dust jacket.
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$35.00
Roadside Geology of Colorado
by Halka Chronic
Mountain Press Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1980. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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$6.22
About Time: Einstein's Unfinished Revolution
by Davies, P. C. W
Viking, 1995. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. This first edition second printing is in near fine condition with a very good, close to near fine unclipepd dust jacket. An excellent clean copy.
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£5.99
Through Rugged Ways to the Stars
by Harlow Shapley
Charles Scribner, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Fair. 180 pages, some photos. Name inside. Tight book, light discoloring and wear; very good shape. The jacket has some scuffing and wear, discoloring, a few tears. "The reminiscences of an astronomer." Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Nature; Inventory No: 206178. .
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$7.50
Out of My Later Years
by Albert Einstein
Philosophical Library, 1950. Hardcover. Good Condition/Fair. Illustrator: . 282 pages. Moderate wear, pages tanned; some pencil marks in the margins and text; a solid reading copy. 1950 edition. The dust jacket has some stains, chips and tears. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 201987. .
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$6.00
The Shadow of the Telescope - A Biography of John Herschel
by Buttmann, Gunther
UK: Abacus, 1974. generally fine condition. Illustrated with photos and drawings. Translated from the German.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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€15.00
FLOODS OF APRIL 1952 IN THE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN; WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 1260-B
by Wells, J.V.B., prepared under
Washington, DC: United States Geological Survey/USGS/Government Printing Office/GPO, 1955. Soft cover. Pages 49 through 302 with tables, maps, photographs, graphs, index and references, plus the three folded maps in the rear pocket. Bound in original orange stiff paper paper covers printed in black. Library receiving stamp on the front cover. No other library markings, plates or pocket were ever present. Stamp of geologist Olaf P. Jenkins also on the front cover. Light fade along the spine. A very good...
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$20.00
The History of Astronomy
by Giorgio abetti
Abelard Schuman, 1952. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: . 338 pages. Moderate wear and discoloring; a couple cracks to the hinges but a good reading copy. No jacket. Translated from the Italian Storia Dell'Astronomia by betty Burr Abetti. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Nature; Inventory No: 198558. .
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$4.50
A New Popular Star Atlas (Epoch 1950)
by Inglis, R M G
Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Cover stained. 1961. Reprint. Blue hardback cloth cover. 250mm x 200mm (10" x 8"). [40pp]. .
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£34.00
