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(P/B) THE SCIENCE OF... ALIENS
Are we alone? The idea of life existing elsewhere in the Universe has been put forward by philosophers since the time of Ancient Egypt. Today, through science fiction literature, films and television we have all had close encounters with aliens. Now The Science of Aliens examines the possibilities of alien life in outer space as well as presenting a close-up look at 'aliens' on earth. Based on an international interactive exhibition. The Science of Aliens is a combination of imagination and ground-breaking science in the quest for extrater...
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(H/B) HUMAN RIGHTS
The necessity to develop human rights education has been underlined in numerous resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Commission on Human Rights, UNESCO and other United Nations bodies and specialized agencies. The final document of the World Conference on Human Rights (Vienna, June 1993) stressed the crucial importance of human rights education, training and public information, and proposed the proclamation of a special United Nations Decade. In accordance with this sugge...
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(P/B) SEX AND DEATH
Is the history of life a series of accidents or a drama scripted by selfish genes? Is there an "essential" human nature, determined at birth or in a distant evolutionary past? What should we conserve - species, ecosystems, or something else? Informed answers to questions like these, critical to our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, require both a knowledge of biology and a philosophical framework within which to make sense of its findings. In this accessible introduction to philosophy of biology, Kim Sterelny and Paul E. ...
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(P/B) ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS
Managing the consumption and conservation of energy in buildings is the concern of both building managers and occupants and this use accounts for about half of UK energy consumption. The need to manage this has been given new emphasis by the introduction of the Climate Change Levy. Energy Management in Buildings introduces students and energy managers to the principles of managing and conserving energy consumpton in buildings people use for work or leisure. Energy consumption is considered for the provision of space heating, hot water, sup...
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(H/B) THE EQUATION THAT COULDN'T BE SOLVED
What do the music of J. S. Bach, the rubik's cube and sexual attraction have in common? All are characterised by symmetry. Symmetry is the concept that bridges the worlds of art and science, a concept that spans the world of theoretical physics and the everyday world we see around us. Yet the 'language' of symmetry, group theory in mathematics, emerged from the unlikeliest of origins, an equation that couldn't be solved. Over the millennia, mathematicians had solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations until they came to the qu...
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(H/B) CONTESTING JUSTICE
Argues that the rights of women in Muslim society are based on the preserved cultural standards of elites, not the ethical philosophy of the Quran. Contesting Justice examines the development of the laws and practices governing the status of women in Muslim society, particularly in terms of marriage, polygamy, inheritance, and property rights. Ahmed E. Souaiaia argues that such laws were not methodically derived from legal sources but rather are the preserved understanding and practices of the early ruling elite. Based on his quantitative...
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(H/B) THE VIOLENT UNIVERSE
"The Violent Universe is sure to captivate beyond a readership of astronomy students alone."--Library Bookwatch In "The Violent Universe: Joyrides Through the X-ray Cosmos", Weaver presents stunning full-colour X-ray images of the universe and explains what they tell us about the cosmos."--Physics World "Weaver has made it possible for everyone to share in this great intellectual adventure."--From the Foreword, Riccardo Giacconi I have always loved astronomy. As a child I was lucky enough to have parents and grandparents who encouraged ...
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(H/B) POUNDER'S MARINE DIESEL ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES

BASIC SHIP THEORY (VOLUME ONE) (P/B)
Since it was first published in 1968, Basic Ship Theory has become established as the standard introductory text for students of naval architecture and a reference book for the more experienced designer. This fifth edition continues to consider the fundamental principles of marine vehicles so that computer programs may be used with knowledge and understanding. A balance continues to be struck between theory and practice. Volume 1 provides the basic concepts of ship geometry and measurement and discusses safety issues, structural strength, ...
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BASIC SHIP THEORY (VOLUME TWO) (P/B)
Since it was first published in 1968, Basic Ship Theory has become established as the standard introductory text for students of naval architecture and a reference book for the more experienced designer. This fifth edition continues to consider the fundamental principles of marine vehicles so that computer programs may be used with knowledge and understanding. A balance continues to be struck between theory and practice. Volume 2 expands on the basic concepts covered in Volume 1. It discusses the dynamic behaviour of marine vehicles, hydro...
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(H/B) MILESTONES IN ARCHAEOLOGY - A CHRONOLOGICAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA
From the rediscovering of Pompeii in the 16th century to the deciphering of the Rosetta stone in the 18th century to the 20th-century discoveries of King Tut's tomb, archaeological finds have continually put the hard evidence of the past in our hands. To introduce readers to this fascinating field, Milestones in Archaeology: A Chronological Encyclopedia uses three important essays on different historical periods to bring together over 500 years of archaeology's "greatest hits," some familiar, some deserving wider recognition for their impa...
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(H/B) LITTLE BOOK OF BIG IDEAS
Little Book of Big Ideas: Science spans an amazing four thousand years of civilization and presents 50 of the most influential scientists together with 10 of the greatest advances in scientific achievement. Discover the giants of scientific development and how their thinking changed the shape of the modern world, from Pythagoras to Archimedes, Newton to Faraday, Darwin to Hawking. Explore the breakthroughs in anatomy, computing, electricity and astronomy that have helped explain our place in the universe and how we have learnt to harness t...
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(H/B) BAYESIAN APPROACHES TO CLINICAL TRIALS AND HEALTH-CARE EVALUATION
The Bayesian approach involves synthesising data and judgement in order to reach conclusions about unknown quantities and make predictions. Bayesian methods have become increasingly popular in recent years, notably in medical research, and although there are a number of books on Bayesian analysis, few cover clinical trials and biostatistical applications in any detail. Bayesian Approaches to Clinical Trials and Health-Care Evaluation provides a valuable overview of this rapidly evolving field, including basic Bayesian ideas, prior distribu...
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(H/B) BIOSTATISTICS
An essential introductory text linking traditional biostatistics with bayesian methods In recent years, Bayesian methods have seen an explosion of interest, with applications in fields including biochemistry, ecology, medicine, oncology, pharmacology, and public health. As an interpretive system integrating data with observation, the Bayesian approach provides a nuanced yet mathematically rigorous means of conceptualizing biomedical statistics--from diagnostic tests to DNA evidence. Biostatistics: A Bayesian Introduction offers a pioneerin...
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(H/B) BAYESIAN MODELS FOR CATEGORICAL DATA
This book continues the themes in my two earlier Wiley books in seeking to make modern Bayesian methods accessible via a practically oriented exposition, with statistical computing and applied data analysis at the forefront. As before, I have focused on the WINBUGS package, which has now reached a wide degree of acceptance in application to the ever expanding corpus of methodological work and applications based on Monte Carlo Markov Chain techniques. I hope that the applied focus will help students and researchers alike, including those wi...
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(H/B) PROMETHEAN AMBITIONS
There were two prime movers to this book, even if that may be a contradiction in terms. The first was the Institute for Advanced Study, where I spent a blissful year as a member in 2000-2001, with additional support from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the National Science Foundation (SES-9906126), and Indiana University. Heinrich von Staden of the IAS was an inexhaustible source of help in all things ancient, and I owe him above all others for the success of my stay there. In addition, my participation in the art history seminar run...
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(P/B) EMBLEMS OF MIND
Looking back on a journey is not always a good idea: one tends to see the turns not taken, the perspectives missed, essential things overlooked. Or else one forgets the difficulties altogether and re-remembers it as an untroubled romp. But looking back at this book, a decade after it was published, leaves me with a very different sense. The difficulties are still here, though I also hope readers will not be discouraged from persevering, or else, at the very least, that they will shift their attention from the knotty details to what musicia...
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HOLISTIC THERAPIES
The rapid rise in the popularity and development of the holistic therapy industry has led to a growing need for qualified therapists to beco multi-skilled in order to meet the needs of their clients. This comprehensive textbook an ideal foundation to Holistic Therapy Diploma Courses and -will be useful to those studying for IIHHT and ITEC diploma courses. It also meets the new underpinning knowledge requirements of the new NVQ Level 3 standards in Massage and Aromatherapy. (From the publisher)...
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e.ENCYCLOPEDIA SCIENCE
There is a wealth of incredible facts and images online - if only we knew where to look. DK's e.encyclopedia science combines the best of a traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. The book's dedicated website has been created with Google, the world's leading search engine. Together they take you to cutting-edge websites at the forefront of science. (from the publisher)...
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E.ENCYCLOPEDIA - DINOSAUR
Everything you need for school projects and homework. Use the book to discover and explore hundreds of topics. Visit the constantly updated homepage at www.dinosaur.dke-explore.com to access the best websites for every topic. Download more than one hundred amazing FREE images. Browse through the safe, age-appropriate, and expertly selected links. (From the publisher)...
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