Geochemistry
Written expressly for undergraduate and graduate geologists, this book focuses on how geochemical principles can be used to solve practical problems. The attention to problem-solving reflects the authors'belief that showing how theory is useful in...
Cosmochemistry
Cosmochemistry is a rapidly evolving field of planetary science and the second edition of this classic text reflects the exciting discoveries made over the past decade from new spacecraft missions. Topics covered include the synthesis of elements in stars, behaviour of elements and isotopes in the early solar nebula and planetary bodies, and compositions of extra-terrestrial materials. Radioisotope chronology of the early Solar System is also discussed, as well as geochemical exploration of planets by spacecraft, and cosmochemical constraints on the formation of solar systems. Thoroughly updated throughout, this new edition features significantly expanded coverage of chemical fractionation and isotopic analyses; focus boxes covering basic definitions and essential background material on mineralogy, organic chemistry and quantitative topics; and a comprehensive glossary. An appendix of analytical techniques and end-of-chapter review questions, with solutions available at
Meteorites and their Parent Planets
Meteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of ...
Meteorites and their Parent Planets
Meteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of ...
Solmöja : en mytpoetisk saga
Solmöja - En mytpoetisk saga Maria Richardson Mi växer upp i en dysfunktionell miljö i norra Jämtland. I skogen får hon kontakt med naturandar och hon lyssnar på de gamla som sätter saker i ett större sammanhang. Hennes hunger efter sv...
Islamic Arms and Armour
The Royal Armouries' collection of Asian arms and armour is among the finest in the world. With the aid of stunning photography, former Deputy Master Thom Richardson outlines a rich and vibrant diversity of military cultures from the Ottoman Empir...
Arms and Armour of the Elizabethan Court
The Elizabethan court was a vibrant and colourful place, where the inherited traditions and technological skill that had characterised the Middle Ages came face to face with the decorative techniques of the Renaissance. The book includes fascinati...
My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li
Learn everyday Mandarin and English words with lovable pandas, Gordon and Li Li! Li Li is from Beijing and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in New York and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cute panda cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words. Each page of this sturdy board book spotlights a different theme, including: greetings everyday words numbers animals. Every word features the English and Pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation. Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation.
An Eye for Music
The music we hear is always inhabited by voices of previous performances. Because listening is now so often accompanied by moving images, this process is more complex than ever. Music videos, television and film music, interactive video games, and...
Bayesian Analysis with R for Drug Development
Drug development is an iterative process. The recent publications of regulatory guidelines further entail a lifecycle approach. Blending data from disparate sources, the Bayesian approach provides a flexible framework for drug development. Despite...
