Search Results: Science Technology from Riverwood's Books

Thomas Y. Crowell. Good+. 1969. Softcover. Very good interior with good cover. Pages unmarked. Cover has moderate edgewear, rubbing to one edge and some small creases, light soiling cover & outer edge of pages. Directions for preparing abstracts, proposals, reports, memoranda etc. , as well as a handbook of style and usage. (175-osl) ; 8vo .

Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195095995 . LIght scuffing to jacket, minmal edgewear. There is an inscription on first endpage, and an Oxford University Press stamp on 2nd endpage, stating that the copy is presented for review. Reviews: The best treatment I have yet encountered about how order emerges naturally -- and possibly even necessarily -- out of chaos. Profoundly important, and considerably more informed than better-known pop-science treatments of chaos theory. Very highly recommended. Steven Jay Gould: Kauffman has done more than anyone else to supply the key missing piece of the propensity for self-organization that can join the random and the deterministic forces of evolution in a satisfactory theory of life's order. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

University of Alberta Press. Near Fine. 1993. First Edition. Softcover. 0888642547 . Signed & dated by author on title page. Slight corner wear, slight soiling outer edge of pages, only minimal wear overall, clean & tight interior. 190 pages. A new world order is talked about but the old disorder still prevails as East-West tensions give way to the North-South gap. The world of post-Cold War enlightenment, political change and hope for a more human future is colliding with the world of suffering and despair which pose great danger to the future of humanity. Douglas Roche, former Canadian Ambassador for Disarmament and Member of Parliament examines the movement away from militarism, the resurgence of the United Nations and standards for an equitable new world order. He sets out the interests of all in making a bargain for human survival. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author .

O'Reilly & Associates. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0596000375 . Book is ex-library but still in great condition, clean and tight, with only light wear overall - usual ex-lib type markings. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Description: "What do we need to know about to discover life in space?" --Frank Drake, 1961 In the early 1960s, Frank Drake, a young astronomer with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Green Bank, West Virginia, developed what is now known as the "Drake Equation" in an effort to determine how many intelligent, communicative civilizations our galaxy could harbor. For forty years, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has combed the skies in search of signals from star systems within the galaxy. In this book, the author goes behind the scenes and examines what goes into the search for intelligent life.... (700) .

Toronto: Garamond Press. Near Fine. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0920059333 . Ex-library book but still in excellent condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Overall wear very light, slight soiling outer edge of pages. Interior clean and tight. 185 pages. " .....suggests new avenues for thought in city planning, and contributes to the growing literature on sustainability by merging it with a feminist approach....; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The book provides a concrete example of a team of academics, planners and architects that has struggled to combine an environmental with a non-sexist perspective. [osl-335] .

Howard W. Sams. Good+. 1980. Second Edition. Softcover. 067221783x . Tight, solid condition. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light soiling, light edgewear. Pages tight and clean other than the occasional light spot. A completely workable approach to mastering the phases & techniques of airbrush art. B/w & colour illustrations. [517]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

London: Hutchinson. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover is clean & unmarked - slight soiling outer edge of pages. Jacket has light edgewear, a few small edge tears, age tanning to edges, sticker residue on front, not clipped. 333 pages. b/w illus.The story of the scientists and the scientific achievement which led to the first atomic explosion at the Trinity site in New Mexico in 1945, followed by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the Second World War. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Montreal: Vehicule Press. Good+. 1990. First Edition. Softcover. 0919890962 . Cover has light edge and corner wear, light curling of corners, light soiling to outer edge of pages, a few small scratches / creases on front cover. Pages clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name on first page and a few small pencil/ink markings (fairly minimal). B/w photos. (500+) ; 8vo; 452 pages; This is the first book to address the status of Canadian women in the sciences from a historical and contemporary perspective. Essays on women in medicine, sociology, pharmacy and the natural sciences provide insights about our pioneer women scientists. Contemporary concerns are examined such as the career goals of female science students, gender separatism, and feminist research into genetic hazards in the workplace. (700) .

Calgary, AB: Detselig. New. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1550592378 . New book, no markings. Minor shelfwear involving a couple light creases on front cover. B/w illus. Faced with new curricula which mandate the incoporation of various forms of media, many new and experienced English language arts teachers are at a loss as to how to do this in a field of study that has been largely print-based for most of its history.....This book brings together the views of a number of teachers, educators and scholars, all with an interest in exploring how digital media can be incorporated into the classroom in interesting, exciting and educationally meaningful ways..... (380-noto) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 228 pages .

Harper Collins. Near Fine. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Uncorrected proof. Excellent condition. Very light edgewear, couple small creases, light scuffing. Interior pages clean & tight, no markings. B/w illustrations. 324 pages. An entertaining, readable guide to the discoveries, theories, and personalities that have shaped space exploration, from the beginning of civilization to the present...; 8vo .

Firefly Books Ltd.. Very Good+. 2003. Softcover. 1552978370 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - sturdy mylar cover, usual library markings, overall wear is light. Hundreds of colour illustrations. 256 pages. "Complete guide to astronomers and astronomical terms and theories. The Firefly Astronomy Dictionary is an invaluable reference for understanding the major terms and theories used in astronomy...." (390os) ; 8vo .

Mayfield Publishing. Very Good+. 1996. Softcover. 1559345233 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual type ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and intact. Cover has light wear to laminate edges and minor soiling to outer edge of pages. ; 8vo; "Feder addresses questions on some of the great scientific mysteries from around the world such as Stonehenge. In this entertaining and informative exploration of fascinating frauds and genuine mysteries, he uses well-chosen examples to demonstrate what is--and what is not-- the scientific method. In the process, he clearly conveys why the veritable past is as exciting and intriguing as the fantasies concocted by the purveyors of pseudoscience...." b/w illustrations. 290 pages. [452-osl] .

Viking Studio Books. Very Good+. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670273899 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - usual ex-lib type of markings, only light wear overall, jacket attached to book. Interior very good, occasional light soiling and ink rubbing. B/w photos. Prologue by R. Buckminster Fuller. Contents: Interview with R. Buckminster Fuller; Arrivals; The inventor at home; Exploring right and left; The Tetrahedron; Getting into the air; Flight; They Hydrofoil years; Riding the HD-4; Courting the Admiralty; Final Days. (800) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall .

London: Edward Arnold. Very Good+. 1982. Softcover. 0713158409 . Reprint. Very nice, clean, tight condition. Pages are unmarked, a few light spots outer edge of pages. Cover has light edge & corner wear & price sticker. B/w illustrations. 376 pages. "A study of glacial processes and forms. Not only is it a critical and creative synthesis of recent research, but it also provides significant modifications to accepted theory and approach. In each chapter, the authors have proposed models and hypotheses as an aid to understanding and a stimulus to inquiry. At the same time, they present fundamental data from a wide range of sources, with particular attention to current work in Greenland and Antartica...." [728]; 8vo .

Dutton Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0525943366 . Ex-library book, but in very nice condition, laminated jacket and usual ex-lib type markings. Jacket is attached to book. Pages are clean and intact, some scuffing to laminate. An astronomer recounts the investigation by NASA scientists of a group of ancient asteroids that fell from Mars to Earth, relicts that revealed signs of primitive life on Mars, and explores the implications of the discovery; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Perseus. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. 0738202819 . Nice, clean copy. Ex-library with only light wear overall, mylar cover & usual stamps & stickers. Light edgewear, light scuffing of cover, interior pages clean & tight. B/w photos/illus. 242 pages. The author chronicles the recent search for the carcass of a mammoth using Soviet-era military helicopters and ground-penetrating radar, as scientists attempt to unlock the mysteries of how this ancient creature lived and died; 8vo .

London: John Wiley & Sons. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1947. Second Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. John Wiley & Sons, NYC 1947, 2nd edition, 3rd printing. Hardcover, no jacket as issued. Very good condition. Cover is clean with minimal wear, slight spine tilt. Pages are intact and clean other than age tanning and light soiling inside covers as well as previous owner's info inside front. Pages otherwise unmarked. B/w illustration. 6a26 pages. ; 8vo; 626 pages; Largely concerned with the manufacturing processes involving metals, with one chapter on plastics. Well-illustrated with photos of period equipment, many figures. With line drawings and photographs, written primarily for engineering students, describing technical fundamentals of important manufacturing processes, materials and equipment..... (690) .

Scholastic. Very Good. 1970. Second Printing. Paperback. 2nd printing 1970. Paperback feels tight and unread, no markings, age tanning to pages and inside covers. Cover has light scuffing and light wear to edges. Original title: The Electrical Genius of Liberty Hall. (85os-3-24) ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 160 pages .

Oryx Press. Very Good+. 1999. Hardcover. 1573561592 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact. Light wear to covers. Illustrated, 252 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Ideal for librarians, instructors, and students, this superior, one-stop reference guide makes finding answers to natural history questions or doing research a breeze. More than just an answer book on natural history, this unique guide provides understanding into the history of science itself. Readers get rare insight into the beginnings of a scientific event, how it evolved, and who were some of the key scientists along the way. Recent scientific controversies also are included. (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required) .

London: N. A. G. Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1977. Hardcover. 0719800501 . N. A. G. Press 1977 edition, same ISBN. HC/DJ - near fine/VG. Very nice clean and tight condition. Hardcover is unmarked, bumping to spine ends. B/w illustrations. Jacket has light scuffing, light edgewear, edge crinkling, no tears. The author's careful and detailed approach to the technical side of the craft has done a great deal to improve the standard of knowledge of a host of craftsmen, and has gained him readers around the world. Contents: Condition of the Movement; Cleaning and oiling; Balance pivots; Fitting a balance spring; Fitting a Breguet balance spring; Positional timing; Observing the point of attachement and several others. [325-noto]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .