An evaluation of the applications of a new technique in algebraic number theory developed in 1995 by Wiles and Taylor-Wiles, discussing a range of appAn evaluation of the applications of a new technique in algebraic number theory developed in 1995 by Wiles and Taylor-Wiles, discussing a range of applications found by the author. Includes many exercises and open questions, for researchers and graduate students in algebraic number theory. ...more
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Genomics and Evolution of Microbial Eukaryotes
Laura A Katz; Debashish Bhattacharya Oxford University Press 2006 Hardback
Using data from genome studies of diverse eukaryotic microbes, this study looks at the many novelties among eukaryotic genomes, providing a single resUsing data from genome studies of diverse eukaryotic microbes, this study looks at the many novelties among eukaryotic genomes, providing a single resource for otherwise widely dispersed information. ...more
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Empirical Methods in Short-Term Climate Prediction
Huug van den Dool Oxford University Press 2007 Hardback
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Elements of Synchrotron Light for Biology, Chemistry, and Medical Research Giorgio Margaritondo Oxford University Press 2002 Paperback Illustrated
An overview of synchrotron sources and free electron lasers and the corresponding instrumentation, written for scientists and students in life scienceAn overview of synchrotron sources and free electron lasers and the corresponding instrumentation, written for scientists and students in life sciences, medical research and chemistry. ...more
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Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction
David A Liberles (Edited by) Oxford University Press 2007 Hardback
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Numerical Analysis and Optimization An Introduction to Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation Gregoire Allaire; Trans. Alan Craig Oxford University Press 2007 Paperback
The object of this course, based on Allaire's teaching at Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, is to introduce mathematical modelling and numerical simulation,The object of this course, based on Allaire's teaching at Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, is to introduce mathematical modelling and numerical simulation, two disciplines which have gained in importance in all areas of science over recent decades. Mathematical modelling is the art (or science) of representing a physical reality as abstract models which are accessible to analysis and calculation. Numerical analysis allows us to calculate the solutions of these models on a computer. Translated by Alan Craig. ...more
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Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations An Introduction to Dynamical Systems. Third edition DW Jordan; P Smith Oxford University Press 2006 Paperback
The third edition of this very successful textbook in the qualitative theory of nonlinear differential equations has been completely revised to bring The third edition of this very successful textbook in the qualitative theory of nonlinear differential equations has been completely revised to bring it into line with current interest and research, including an expansion of the material on bifurcation and chaos. The book is directed towards practical applications of the theory, with several hundred examples and problems covering a wide variety of mechanical, biological and electrical applications. Oxford Applied and Engineering Mathematics. ...more
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Hypnosis and Conscious States The Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective Graham Jamieson Oxford University Press 2007 Hardback
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Toxin The Cunning of Bacterial Poisons Alistair J Lax Oxford University Press 2005 Hardback Illustrated
Alistair Lax describes the struggle to understand, combat and harness the ingenious mechanisms of bacterial toxins - nature's most devious, and often Alistair Lax describes the struggle to understand, combat and harness the ingenious mechanisms of bacterial toxins - nature's most devious, and often deadly, molecules. ...more
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The Eye A Natural History Simon Ings Bloomsbury 2007 Hardback Illustrated
Simon Ings explores the mysteries of the eye, vision and optics - and scientists' intriguing attempts down the ages to explain them. Among the eye-opeSimon Ings explores the mysteries of the eye, vision and optics - and scientists' intriguing attempts down the ages to explain them. Among the eye-opening questions he discusses: why it is that wasps will not sting you if you stay still; whether images of murderers really can be recovered from their victims' retinas; what use tests for colour blindness might or might not be; how Leonardo da Vinci misunderstood how the optic nerve worked; and whether 'X-ray goggles' can be created. ...more
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Horse How the Horse has Changed Civilisations J Edward Chamberlin Signal 2007 Paperback
From prehistoric paintings of horses on the walls of the Lascaux caves and Alexander the Great's horse Bucephalus to modern showjumping and controversFrom prehistoric paintings of horses on the walls of the Lascaux caves and Alexander the Great's horse Bucephalus to modern showjumping and controversy over fox-hunting, this is a reflective essay on the place of these graceful and skilful animals in our imagination. Drawing on archaeology, biology, art, literature and ethnography, Chamberlin tells stories of horses at work, at play and at war, wild horses and the famous horses of plays, books and films. ...more
Sue Owen; Colin Pooley Carnegie 2005 Hardback Illustrated
Few places in Britain are far from running water: most towns and cities are situated on rivers which serve industrial, communication and leisure purpoFew places in Britain are far from running water: most towns and cities are situated on rivers which serve industrial, communication and leisure purposes but also pose threats such as flooding and pollution. In this wide-ranging, introductory volume, six geographers from Lancaster University share their enthusiasm for different aspects of the study of rivers. With case studies drawn from across Britain, they highlight the interactions of physical, ecological, historical, economic, cultural and management characteristics....more
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The Story of the Solar System
Mark A Garlick Cambridge University Press 2002 Hardback Illustrated
From the genesis of the Sun around 4660 million years ago and the emergence of the planets, moons, asteroids and comets a few million years later, to From the genesis of the Sun around 4660 million years ago and the emergence of the planets, moons, asteroids and comets a few million years later, to the Solar System's inevitable end billions of years hence, this is the story of the Universe's vast 'recycling mechanisms' in action around us. Garlick's accessible guide to our present state of knowledge also includes discussion of the unique features of each of the planets and their satellites. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge....more
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Hinged Dissections Swinging and Twisting Greg N Frederickson Cambridge University Press 2002 Hardback Illustrated
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