Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life (Nowak Martin A.)(Pevná vazba)

Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life (Nowak Martin A.)(Pevná vazba)

At a time of unprecedented expansion in the life sciences, evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Any observation of a living system must ultimately be interpreted in the context of its evolution. Evolutionary change is the consequence of mutation and natural selection, which

SAGE Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology(Pevná vazba)

Evolutionary psychology is an important and rapidly expanding area in the life, social, and behavioral sciences, and this Handbook represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference text in the field today. Over three volumes, the Handbook provides a rich overview of the most important

Optimal Power Flow Using Evolutionary Algorithms (Roy Provas Kumar)(Pevná vazba)

Provides research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing power system operation through advanced electronic power devices. This book features coverage on a broad range of topics such as hybridization algorithm, power system modeling, and transmission

Equations of Life - The Hidden Rules Shaping Evolution (Cockell Charles)(Pevná vazba)

A captivating journey through nature, this book explains why life is like it

Salzburg: City of Culture (Nowak Hubert)(Pevná vazba)

Now in paperback, Nowak reveals the lesser-known side of Salzburg through stories of those who have lived there over the centuries. Situated in the shadow of the Eastern Alps, Salzburg is known for its majestic baroque architecture, music, cathedrals, gardens. The city grew in power and wealth as

The Structure of Evolutionary Theory (Gould Stephen Jay)(Pevná vazba)

The world's most revered and eloquent interpreter of evolutionary ideas offers here a work of explanatory force unprecedented in our time--a landmark publication, both for its historical sweep and for its scientific vision. With characteristic attention to detail, Stephen Jay Gould first describes

Martin Schoeller: Survivors: Faces of Life After the Holocaust (Schoeller Martin)(Pevná vazba)

Haunting images of 75 Israeli Holocaust survivors by renowned portrait photographer Martin SchoellerMarking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on 27 January 1945, these portraits by New York-based photographer Martin Schoeller (born 1968) were photographed in cooperation with Yad

Arctic: Life Inside the Arctic Circle (Martin Claudia)(Pevná vazba)

Arctic: Life Inside the Arctic Circlepresents a snapshot of what life is like in the frosty world of this wintry paradise, its challenges far removed from those of our own more temperate climate. The Arctic may be cold and remote, but it is far from being a barren wasteland; in fact, it is teeming

Pursuit of Kindness - An Evolutionary History of Human Nature (Toland Eamonn)(Pevná vazba)

An evolutionary history of human nature makes the case for kindness as the key to

Steep Trails (Muir John)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of essays exploring 29 years of beloved naturalist John Muir's life as he explored the West. Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for its

Windows on the Sixties - Exploring Key Texts of Media and Culture(Pevná vazba)

Key media reference points of the 1960s, including The Avengers, This Sporting Life, Panorama, The Apartment and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, are the focus of this book. Each chapter addresses common issues of contexts of production and reception, of genre, style and aesthetics and the

Business Alchemy: Exploring the Inner, Unseen Dynamics of the Business (Wallas Andrew)(Paperback)

Exuberant Life: An Evolutionary Approach to Conservation in Galapagos (Durham William H.)(Pevná vazba)

The terrestrial organisms of the Gal�pagos Islands live under conditions unlike those anywhere else. At the edge of a uniquely rich mid-ocean upwelling, their world is also free of mammalian predators and competitors, allowing them to live unbothered, exuberant lives. With its giant tortoises,

Full of Life, Exploring Earth's Biodiversity - Isabel Thomas

Science meets design in this graphically stunning introductory tour of Earth's amazing biodiversity This artful and accessible guide to Earth's Tree of Life - the reference tool used by scientists to organize the incredible variety of living things on our planet - helps young readers understand how

Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics (Mann Peter)(Paperback)

An introductory textbook exploring the subject of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, with a relaxed and self-contained setting. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics is the continuation of Newton's classical physics into new formalisms, each highlighting novel aspects of mechanics that gradually

Introduction to Dynamics (Ghosh Amitabha)(Pevná vazba)

This book is intended to serve as a text on dynamics for undergraduate students of engineering. The book provides in-depth discussions of the fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics, more commonly known as dynamics. Drawing on the author's extensive experience in teaching the subject of dynamics at two

Martin Luther King Jr. (Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS

Evolutionary Finance (Dowling B.)(Pevná vazba)

The purpose of this book is to introduce the field of bioinformatics to financial modelling. It focuses on the way information informs price, and constructs a framework to explain information generation and the agglomeration process, enabling the reader to make more effective financial decisions

El Anatsui: Art and Life (Vogel Susan M.)(Pevná vazba)

This expanded and revised edition celebrates the work of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui by exploring the artist's life and the trajectory of his remarkable career. An African artist who has garnered worldwide recognition while based permanently in Nigeria and whose work is in the permanent collections

Group Dynamics (Forsyth Donelson R.)(Pevná vazba)

Learn how group dynamics theory applies in the real world with the help of this best seller. GROUP DYNAMICS, 7th Edition, covers all major theories and topics pertaining to group and team processes. Focus on what's most important with clearly organized chapters and highlighted key points, and see

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther: A Life of Martin Luther (Bainton Roland H.)(Pevná vazba)

With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, Roland Bainton examines Luther's widespread influence. He re-creates the spiritual setting of the sixteenth century, showing Luther's place within it and influence upon it. Richly illustrated with more than 100 woodcuts and engravings from

Introduction to the Numerical Simulation of Stochastic Differential Equations (Higham Desmond J.)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a lively and accessible introduction to the numerical solution of stochastic differential equations with the aim of making this subject available to the widest possible readership. The book presents an outline of the underlying convergence and stability theory while avoiding technical

Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition (Gillespie Thomas D.)(Pevná vazba)

A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the

Urbanism Without Guarantees: The Everyday Life of a Gentrifying West Side Neighborhood (Anderson Christian M.)(Pevná vazba)

A unique more-than-capitalist take on urban dynamics Vigilante action. Renegades. Human intrigue and the future at stake in New York City. In Urbanism without Guarantees, Christian M. Anderson offers a new perspective on urban dynamics and urban structural inequality based on an intimate