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Fundamental Theories of Physics: Is There a Temperature?: Conceptual Challenges at High Energy Acceleration and Complexity (Hardcover)

Temperature and heat entropy and order or disorder are key classical concepts of physics. These are challenged by searching matter under extreme conditions such as high (relativistic) energy strong acceleration or gravitation or unusual complexity due... more

Available 2010 Titles Enhanced Web Assig Physics: A Conceptual World View (Hardcover)

PHYSICS: A CONCEPTUAL WORLD VIEW provides an engaging and effective introduction to physics through an ongoing storyline that describes the development of the current physics world view. This story provides readers with a clear understanding of the... more

Progress in Theoretical Chemistry and Physics: Advances in the Theory of Atomic and Molecular Systems: Conceptual and Computational Advances in Quantum Chemistry (Hardcover)

Advances in the Theory of Atomic and Molecular Systems is a collection of contributions presenting recent theoretical and computational developments that provide new insights into the structure properties and behavior of a variety of atomic and... more

Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science: Honoré Fabri and the Concept of Impetus: A Bridge Between Conceptual Frameworks (Hardcover)

This book discusses the impetus-based physics of the Jesuit natural philosopher and mathematician Honoré Fabri (1608-1688) and shows how Fabri contrary to popular conception reinterpreted medieval concepts to adapt to emerging concepts of modern science. more

Daily Practice Problem-Rotational Motion & Properties of Matter with Gravitation Physics Vol-3

There used to be a time when Daily Practice Problems (DPP) series was a hit and a bestseller amongst IIT JEE aspirants. It was popular because of the fact that it ensured daily practice and proper planning of the concepts covered & discussed on day to... more

Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice: Tourism as an Instrument for Development: A Theoretical and Practical Study (Hardcover)

Articulates and debates the concept and methodology of tourism-assisted development. This book examines the theoretical bases of contemporary real-case development projects and illustrates the way tourism can effectively and efficiently focus on... more

Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Ma Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa: From Concept to Practice (Hardcover)

This book documents a decade of research methodological innovation and lessons learned in an eco-regional research-for-development program operating in the eastern African highlands the African Highlands Initiative (AHI). It does this through... more

Lecture Notes in Physics: Towards Quantum Gravity: Proceedings of the XXXV International Winter School on Theoretical Physics Held in Polanica Poland 2-11 February 1999 (Hardcover)

The aim of this book is to give graduate students an overview of quantum gravity but it also covers related topics from astrophysics. Some well-written contributions can serve as an introduction into basic conceptual concepts like time in quantum... more

Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science: Interpreting Physics: Language and the Classical/Quantum Divide (Hardcover)

This book is the first to offer a systematic account of the role of language in the development and interpretation of physics. An historical-conceptual analysis of the co-evolution of mathematical and physical concepts leads to the classical/quatum... more

Lecture Notes in Physics: Dissipative Solitons: From Optics to Biology and Medicine (Paperback)

The aim of publishing this book is the further development of the concept of dissipative solitons which has been in the air for at least the last decade and a half. Since the development of classical soliton theory in the 1960s the theory of these... more

Pre-Owned Fundamentals of Physics Part 1 Chapters 1 - 12 Enhanced Problems Version (Paperback) 0471228605 9780471228608

The primary goal of this text is to provide students with a solid understanding of fundamental physics concepts and to help them apply this conceptual understanding to quantitative problem solving. more

Pre-Owned Conceptual Integrated Science Hardcover – 2007 (Hardcover) 0133105261

For courses in integrated science and physical science. Emphasize concepts and enable students to connect ideas across the sciences Thebest-selling Conceptual Integrated Science provides an engaging overview of physics chemistry earth science astronomy... more

Pre-Owned What Is Quantum Mechanics? : A Physics Adventure 9780964350410

What is Quantum Mechanics? A Physics Adventure comprehensively traces the historical development of quantum mechanics treating a complex subject in a light-hearted user-friendly manner. It not only introduces the reader to the concepts of quantum... more

Physics of Wave Turbulence (Hardcover)

A century ago Lewis Fry Richardson introduced the concept of energy cascades in turbulence. Since this conceptual breakthrough turbulence has been studied in diverse systems and our knowledge has increased considerably through theoretical numerical... more

Studyguide for Physics of the Sun : A First Course by Mullan Dermott J. (Paperback)

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Includes all testable terms concepts persons places and events. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides gives all of the outlines highlights and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests more

Pre-Owned Laboratory Manual for Liberal Arts Physics (Paperback) 0131011073 9780131011076

Designed to accompany Physics Concepts and Connections Third Edition or most other physics texts this manual includes a total of 31 labs some traditional some conceptual some computer based. This manual includes labs on Newton s Laws energy wave light... more