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 The Philosophy of Mathematical PracticeContemporary philosophy of mathematics offers us an embarrassment of riches. Among the major areas of work one could list developments of the classical foundational programs, analytic approaches to epistemology and ontology of mathematics, and developments at the intersection of history and philosophy of mathematics. But anyone familiar with... | | Organic ChemistryThis new and innovative text helps students develop a deeper understanding of organic chemistry. It treats the subject as a coherent whole, complete with numerous logical connections, consequences, and an underlying structure and "language." Employing an approach based on mechanism and reaction type, the book empasizes understanding ideas... | | A Basic English GrammarGrammar reference in a clear, handy format.
A large-format book containing all the grammar from "A Basic English Grammar", and most of the exercises from "BEG: Exercises" together with some new ones, all integrated into the relevant grammar sections. The book has a key and is designed for self-study, resource centres... |
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Photography: A Very Short IntroductionPhotographs are an integral part of our daily lives, from sensationalist images in tabloid papers, to personal family snapshots, to the art photography displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Steve Edwards provides a clear, lively, and imaginative approach to the... | | A Dictionary of Law (Oxford Paperback Reference)This dictionary has been written by a distinguished team of academic and practising lawyers. It is intended primarily for those without a qualification in law who nevertheless require some legallmowledge in the course oftheir work: chartered surveyors and accountants, civil servants and local-government officers, social workers and probation... | | |
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Orthodoxy and the Courts in Late Antiquitya truly important contribution to the study of the legal history of the later Roman Empire Gregory Halfond, Bryn Mawr Classical Review Humfresss engaging book makes an original, incisive contribution to our understanding of the continuity of legal practice in the later empire and to the role of forensic advocacy by Christians in the genesis and... | | Software by Design: Shaping Technology and The WorkplaceAs computers become more and more integral to business and other organizational operations around the world, software design must increasingly meet the social demands of the workplace. This book provides an informative, cogent examination of how various social factors--such as organizational structure, workplace relations, and market... | | Introduction to Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure (Oxford Chemistry Primers, 37)This book illuminates the basic concepts of quantum chemistry, and emphasizes atomic structure but not molecular applications. The author starts with a survey of the basic ideas and problems of wave/particle duality, the nature of wave function, and its statistical interpretation. He then discusses some important applications of Schrodinger's... |
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Music and Mathematics: From Pythagoras to FractalsThe invitation to write an introduction to this collection offered a welcome opportunity to reflect on some of the historical, scientific, and artistic approaches that have been developed in the linking of mathematics and music. The two have traditionally been so closely connected that it is their separation that elicits surprise. During the late... | | Quantum Optics (Oxford Graduate Texts)Quantum optics, i.e. the interaction of individual photons with matter, began with the discoveries of Planck and Einstein, but in recent years, it has expanded beyond pure physics to become an important driving force for technological innovation. This book serves the broader readership growing out of this development by starting with an elementary... | | Six-Legged Soldiers: Using Insects as Weapons of War"Six-Legged Soldiers is an excellent account of the affect arthropod-borne diseases have had on warfare...This book will inspire readers to understand...threats and prepare new methods to combat them."--Nature, November 2008
"Both science and military history buffs will learn much from Lockwood, a self-described skeptic... |
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