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Celestial Objects and Satellite Astronomy: A Selection of Extended Celestial Objects, such as Star Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies, of Interest for Satellite Astronomy by: Bastos, Antonio
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Celestial Objects and Satellite Astronomy: A Selection of Extended Celestial Objects, such as Star Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies, of Interest for Satellite Astronomy by: Bastos, Antonio

Hardcover. Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, European Space Research Organisation, 1st, 1974, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 773 pages, hardcover. Blue cover boards are in good condition due to a few shallow scratches on the rear, and minor bumping to the corners, top, and bottom of the spine. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, stellar maps, and illustrations throughout. Also contains a bound-in laminated bookmark which provides useful reference information. This book presents a reference catalogue of the more brilliant extended celestial objects in the night sky. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34359
Price: $35.00 

Introduction to the Principles of Mechanics by: Hauser, Walter
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Introduction to the Principles of Mechanics by: Hauser, Walter

Hardcover. Reading, MA, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1st, 1965, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 515 pages, hardcover. Black cloth covers with silver titles are clean and bright, as are interior pages. The binding is cocked, as the front hinge is cracked at the title page. Contains B&W figures and mathematical formulas throughout. This book is a part of the Addison-Wesley Series in Physics. It is a text intended for an intermediate mechanics course at the junior-senior level. Also suitable for the first semester of an introductory graduate course in theoretical physics. Contains previous owner's light pencil underlining and markings throughout. Previous owner's signature is also present on the first front end page. Record # 34437
Price: $32.00 

The Theory of Peasant Economy by: Chayanov, A. V.; Editor: Thorner, Daniel; Editor: Kerblay, Basile; Editor: Smith, R. E. F.
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The Theory of Peasant Economy by: Chayanov, A. V.; Editor: Thorner, Daniel; Editor: Kerblay, Basile; Editor: Smith, R. E. F.

Hardcover. Homewood, IL, The American Economic Association, 1st, 1966, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 317 pages, hardcover. Blue cloth covers with gilt text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and tables throughout. This book is a collection of essays on non-capitalist economic systems, which questions the dominant approach of economic theorizing. Clean copy. Record # 34568
Price: $34.00 

Humanistic Botany [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Tippo, Oswald Stern, William Louis, Illust. by: Tangerini, Alice R.
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Humanistic Botany [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Tippo, Oswald Stern, William Louis, Illust. by: Tangerini, Alice R.

Hardcover. NY, W. W. Norton & Company, 1st, 1977, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 605 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition due to multiple chips and closed tears. Green cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography and illustrations throughout. This book was created for use in undergraduate courses in botany, as taken by students in non-science majors. Its emphasis is on the interrelationships between plants and people in society and culture. Author's inscription to the previous owner reads: "January 11, 1978 with thanks for his interest in and help with species - Bill Stern." Clean copy. Record # 34219
Price: $25.00 

Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide by: Editor: Luhr, James F. Editor: Post, Jeffrey E.
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Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide by: Editor: Luhr, James F. Editor: Post, Jeffrey E.

Hardcover. NY, DK Publishing, Reprint, 2013, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 528 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, pictorial boards, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains full-color photography throughout. This lavish visual guide captures the drama, power, and beauty of the Earth's features, taking the reader on an incredible journey from undersea canyons to lush rain forests, over polar ice caps, and beyond. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34413
Price: $20.00 

The Fourier Transform and its Applications by: Bracewell, Ronald N.
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The Fourier Transform and its Applications by: Bracewell, Ronald N.

Hardcover. NY, The McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2nd, 1978, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 444 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket edge worn with some light chipping. Black cloth covers with gilt text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid, though the front hinge is cracked. Contains B&W mathematical figures throughout. This book is intended for use in a senior undergraduate or graduate level course in Fourier Transforms. The text applies mathematical concepts to the physical world, equipping students to think about the world and physics in terms of transforms. It includes such tools as the pictorial dictionary of transforms and bibliographic references. Clean copy. Record # 34488
Price: $28.00 

Piezoelectric Accelerometer Manual: Theory and Applications Information for Measurement of Shock and Vibration by: Pennington, Dale
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Piezoelectric Accelerometer Manual: Theory and Applications Information for Measurement of Shock and Vibration by: Pennington, Dale

Hardcover. Pasadena, CA, Endevcko Corporation, 1st, 1965, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 119 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some mild edge wear, but is still in very good condition overall. Pictorial boards are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, graphs, and tables throughout. The purpose of this manual is to provide the background information needed to understand and to successfully use piezoelectric accelerometers in dynamic measurements. Intended to be useful to both operating technicians and engineers. Contains laid-in errata. Previous owner's name is present on the first front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34390
Price: $20.00 

Where Mathematics Comes From: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics Into Being by: Lakoff, George Nunezm Rafael E.
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Where Mathematics Comes From: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics Into Being by: Lakoff, George Nunezm Rafael E.

Softcover. NY, Basic Books, 1st, 2000, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 492 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and figures throughout. This book offers a new understanding for how we conceive of mathematical concepts. Clean copy. Record # 34477
Price: $18.00 

The Fruits of Fascism: Postwar Prosperity in Historical Perspective by: Reich, Simon
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The Fruits of Fascism: Postwar Prosperity in Historical Perspective by: Reich, SimonThe Fruits of Fascism: Postwar Prosperity in Historical Perspective by: Reich, Simon

The Fruits of Fascism: Postwar Prosperity in Historical Perspective by: Reich, Simon

Hardcover. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press, 1st, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 341 pages, hardcover. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and tables throughout. In this book, international affairs professor Simon Reich that argues West Germany's postwar economic miracle stemmed directly from institutional and discriminatory practices established during the Nazi regime. Clean copy. Record # 34615
Price: $18.00 

The Medea Hypothesis: Is Life on Earth Ultimately Self-Destructive? by: Ward, Peter
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The Medea Hypothesis: Is Life on Earth Ultimately Self-Destructive? by: Ward, Peter

Hardcover. Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 1st, 2009, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 180 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, black cloth covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and tables throughout. In this book, Ward proposes a revolutionary and provocative vision of life's relationship with the Earth's biosphere--one that has frightening implications for our future, yet also offers hope. Using the latest discoveries from the geological record, he argues that life might be its own worst enemy. Clean copy. Record # 34364
Price: $12.00 

Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses by: Dirr, Michael A., Illust. by: Dirr, Bonnie
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Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses by: Dirr, Michael A., Illust. by: Dirr, Bonnie

Hardcover. Champaign, IL, Stipes Publishing L.L.C., 5th, 1998, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 1187 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards have some minor edge wear, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid, but the spine has partially separated from the binding. Contains B&W illustrations throughout. This is a reference guide to the identification and culture of over 1,600 species and over 7,800 cultivars of woody landscape plants. This is a large-format volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34448
Price: $25.00 

Gestalt Therapy: The Attitude & Practice of an Atheoretical Experientialism  by: Naranjo, Claudio M.D.
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Gestalt Therapy: The Attitude & Practice of an Atheoretical Experientialism by: Naranjo, Claudio M.D.

Hardcover. Nevada City, California, Gateways / IDHHB, Inc. Publishing, 2nd Pr., 1995, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 316 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in good condition overall due to several closed tears. It has been repaired with clear tape to the best of our ability. Purple cover boards with gilt titles are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains some B&W illustrations throughout. This book is a foundational psychological text that captures the spirit of Fritz Perls' Esalen Institute teachings. It advocates for experiential awareness and a therapist's authentic presence over rigid psychological theories. Previous owner signed and dated the front end page and made a few small markings throughout, including on the rear end page, in a purple pen. This light marking does not affect the legibility of any text blocks. Record # 34571
Price: $30.00 

The Orchids: A Scientific Survey by: Editor: Withner, Carl L.
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The Orchids: A Scientific Survey by: Editor: Withner, Carl L.

Hardcover. NY, The Ronald Press Company, 1st, 1959, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 648 pages, hardcover. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. A few interior pages have very small chips or bumps that do not affect the legibility of any text blocks. Binding is solid. Contains B&W illustrations, tables, and graphs throughout. This book is a reference work from the earlier days of orchidology, and is a must have for any good orchid reference library. It approaches the topic of orchid growing scientifically, breaking down all aspects of these popular and difficult to maintain flowers. Clean copy. Record # 34228
Price: $12.00 

Sky Catalogue 2000.0 Volume 1: Stars to Magnitude 8.0 by: Editor: Hirshfeld, Alan Editor: Sinnott, Roger W.
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Sky Catalogue 2000.0 Volume 1: Stars to Magnitude 8.0 by: Editor: Hirshfeld, Alan Editor: Sinnott, Roger W.

Softcover. Cambridge, MA, Cambridge University Press & Sky Publishing Corporation, 1st, 1982, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 604 pages, soft cover. Covers have significant rubbing and edge wear, with bumped corners and one scar near the top right corner where a price sticker was improperly removed. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid after a careful repair. This compendium summarizes the astronomical data for all stars brighter than 8.0. This book is a standard reference work for telescope users, providing positional data for stars and star clusters. It is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34414
Price: $25.00 

Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering by: Franks, Roger G. E.
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Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering by: Franks, Roger G. E.

Hardcover. NY, Wiley-Interscience, 3rd Pr., 1972, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 411 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition due to multiple closed tears, significant rubbing, and edge wear. Blue cover boards have minor bumping to the corners, but are still generally clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W illustrations and mathematical figures throughout. This book is focused on the analysis and formulation of mathematical models describing dynamic and steady state behavior of chemical processes. Clean copy. Record # 34498
Price: $15.00 

Hydroponics Plus: The Bentley System, A New Approach to Intensified Farming [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Bentley, Maxwell
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Hydroponics Plus: The Bentley System, A New Approach to Intensified Farming [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Bentley, MaxwellHydroponics Plus: The Bentley System, A New Approach to Intensified Farming [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Bentley, Maxwell

Hydroponics Plus: The Bentley System, A New Approach to Intensified Farming [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Bentley, Maxwell

Hardcover. Sioux Falls, SD, O'Connor Printers, 1st, 1974, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 232 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is worn, with chipping along the top and bottom edges. Green cloth covers are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. Author's inscription to the previous owner on the title page reads: "With best wishes, Maxwell" dated Jan 17th, 1979. This book presents a simplified system of hydroponics, intended to enable any reader to have fun growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers on any scale. Clean copy. Record # 34391
Price: $26.00 

Measurement by: Lockhart, Paul
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Measurement by: Lockhart, Paul

Hardcover. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press, 1st, 2012, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 407 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, orange paper cover boards with a red cloth spine, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W mathematical figures throughout. In this book, Lockhart offers the positive side of the math education story, by showing us how math should be done. It offers a permanent solution to math phobia by introducing the reader to mathematics as an artful way of thinking and living. Clean copy. Record # 34481
Price: $28.00 

The Sanctions Paradox: Economic Statecraft and International Relations by: Drezner, Daniel W.
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The Sanctions Paradox: Economic Statecraft and International Relations by: Drezner, Daniel W.

Softcover. Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University Press, 1st, 1999, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 342 pages, soft cover. A discount price sticker is present on the top left of the front cover, paper covers are otherwise clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. This book is a part of the Cambridge Studies in International Relations series, being itself number 65. It argues that both imposers and targets of economic coercion incorporate expectations of future conflict as well as the short-run opportunity costs of coercion into their behavior. Clean copy. Record # 34617
Price: $32.00 

Handbook of the Constellations by: Vehrenberg, Hans Blank, Dieter
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Handbook of the Constellations by: Vehrenberg, Hans Blank, Dieter

Hardcover. Dusseldorf, Germany, Treugesell-Verlag, 4th, 1981, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 197 pages, hardcover. Red faux-leather covers have a few marks and blemishes, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W astronomical charts and catalogues throughout, with both English and German text. This book is a detailed reference work focused on exploring the different constellations in the night sky. Suitable for adult and further education levels, this advanced-level book is a valuable resource for those interested in science and the wonders of the universe. Clean copy. Record # 34365
Price: $30.00 

Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers by: Macdonald, Bruce
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Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers by: Macdonald, Bruce

Hardcover. Portland, OR, Timber Press, Inc., 5th Pr., 1996, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 669 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has minor chipping and a few closed tears, but is still in good condition overall. Green cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. This is an exhaustive exposition on propagating methods, from growing seeds to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This is a large-format volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34449
Price: $30.00 

Theory of Elasticity by: Timoshenko, S; Goodier, J. N.
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Theory of Elasticity by: Timoshenko, S; Goodier, J. N.

Hardcover. NY, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2nd Ed., 1951, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 506 pages, hardcover. Black cloth covers with gilt text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, graphs, illustrations, and formulas throughout. This book is a foundational engineering textbook. It explores the deformation of solid bodies under stress and strain, and acts as a reference for advanced mathematical formulas used in civil and mechanical engineering. Previous owner signed their name in blue pen on the inside front cover, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34577
Price: $26.00 

In the Kingdom of Gorillas: Fragile Species in a Dangerous Land by: Weber, Bill Vedder, Amy
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In the Kingdom of Gorillas: Fragile Species in a Dangerous Land by: Weber, Bill Vedder, Amy

Hardcover. NY, Simon & Schuster, 1st, 2001, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 384 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout, with a few B&W maps. This book is a first-person reportage from one of the planet's biological hot spots. This husband-and-wife scientific team spent almost a decade studying endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga Forest of Rwanda, and designing an internationally funded long-term project for their survival. Clean copy. Record # 34239
Price: $12.00 

Sky Catalogue 2000.0 Volume 2: Double Stars, Variable Stars and Nonstellar Objects by: Editor: Hirshfeld, Alan Editor: Sinnott, Roger W.
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Sky Catalogue 2000.0 Volume 2: Double Stars, Variable Stars and Nonstellar Objects by: Editor: Hirshfeld, Alan Editor: Sinnott, Roger W.

Softcover. Cambridge, MA, Sky Publishing Corporation & Cambridge University Press, Reprint, 1997, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 375 pages, soft cover. Covers have lightly bumped corners, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, graphs, and tables throughout. This is a standard reference work for telescope users, which provides positional and other data for galaxies, double and variable stars, and star clusters. This companion to Volume One includes comprehensive tables on 20,000 objects. This is a large-format book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34415
Price: $25.00 

Plastics in the Modern World by: Couzens, E. G., Yarsley, V. E.
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Plastics in the Modern World by: Couzens, E. G., Yarsley, V. E.

Softcover. Middlesex, England, Penguin Books, 1st thus, 1968, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 386 pages, soft cover. Paper covers have significant edge wear and rubbing. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains a bind-in halfway through with B&W photography. This is a completely revised edition of Plastics in the Service of Man, originally published as "Plastics" in 1941. It describes the chemical composition and physical properties of plastics, outlining the manufacturing processes and uses of the versatile material that surrounds us today. Clean copy. Record # 34537
Price: $18.00 

Modal Testing: Theory and Practice by: Ewins, D. J.
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Modal Testing: Theory and Practice by: Ewins, D. J.

Hardcover. Letchworth, England, Bruel & Kjaer, Reprint, 1986, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 269 pages, hardcover. Green pictorial boards are clean and bright, as are interior pages, despite minor foxing to the first front end page. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, graphs, and tables throughout. This volume is part of the Engineering Dynamics Series, and provides a detailed technical explanation in the field vibrational engineering. Previous owner's signature is present in black pen on the front end pages, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34396
Price: $30.00 

Elements of Physical Metallurgy by: Guy, Albert G.
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Elements of Physical Metallurgy by: Guy, Albert G.Elements of Physical Metallurgy by: Guy, Albert G.

Elements of Physical Metallurgy by: Guy, Albert G.

Hardcover. Reading, MA, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 2nd Ed, 2nd Pr., 1960, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 528 pages, hardcover. Gray cloth cover boards have some minor rubbing, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. This book is a part of the Addison-Wesley Series in Metallurgy and Materials, being a foundational vintage textbook aimed at material science, engineering, and physics. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles governing the structure, properties, and processing of metals. Contains previous owner's signature on the front end page, and some light pencil markings throughout, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34482
Price: $14.00 

Numerical Calculus: Approximations, Interpolation, Finite Differences, Numerical Integration, and Curve Fitting by: Milne, William Edmund
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Numerical Calculus: Approximations, Interpolation, Finite Differences, Numerical Integration, and Curve Fitting by: Milne, William EdmundNumerical Calculus: Approximations, Interpolation, Finite Differences, Numerical Integration, and Curve Fitting by: Milne, William Edmund

Numerical Calculus: Approximations, Interpolation, Finite Differences, Numerical Integration, and Curve Fitting by: Milne, William Edmund

Hardcover. Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 6th Pr., 1962, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 393 pages, hardcover. Red cloth covers with gilt text have a couple very minor stains on the rear. Interior pages are clean and bright, despite minor foxing present on the page edges. Binding is solid. Contains mathematical equations and tables throughout. This book presents the calculus of finite differences, by one of the leading American experts in the field of numerical analysis and computation. A few light pencil notes made by the previous owner are present throughout--they do not impact the legibility of any text blocks--otherwise clean copy. Record # 34618
Price: $28.00 

Galaxy Groups and Clusters: A Visual and CCD Observing Guide for the Advanced Amateur Astronomer by: McGown, Robert Paul, Miles
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Galaxy Groups and Clusters: A Visual and CCD Observing Guide for the Advanced Amateur Astronomer by: McGown, Robert Paul, Miles

Softcover. Washington, DC, Astronomical League, 1st, 2001, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 154 pages, soft cover. Covers have bumped or creased corners, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Plastic-coil-bound binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, graphs, tables, and stellar maps throughout. This volume was designed for amateur astronomers wanting to view and/or image galaxy groups and clusters. It is structured to assist in detailed visual and/or CCD observation. Clean copy. Record # 34369
Price: $35.00 

Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbooks [8 Volume Set] by: Glyn, Kenneth
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Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbooks [8 Volume Set] by: Glyn, KennethWebb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbooks [8 Volume Set] by: Glyn, Kenneth

Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbooks [8 Volume Set] by: Glyn, Kenneth

Softcover. Hillside, NJ, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Reprints, 1979-1990, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 166 pages volume 1, 149 pages volume 2, 206 pages volume 3, 238 pages volume 4, 241 pages volume 5, 137 pages volume 6, 198 pages volume 7, and 210 pages volume 8, all soft covers. Colorful paper covers are mostly in very good condition, with only the following minor imperfections: volume 3 has staining on the rear cover, and volume 7 has a scar at the top of the spine. Interior pages are all clean and bright, though volume 3 has some discoloration to the page edges. Bindings are all solid. Contains B&W illustrations throughout. This is an 8-volume set of study guides, designed for deep-sky observation enthusiasts. They provide detailed information and insights for enhancing one's stargazing experience, with a focus on education and reference through detailed explanations and informative content. Due to the size and weight of the package, this set is available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copies. Record # 34473
Price: $80.00 

Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis by: Bathe, Klaus-Jurgen; Wilson, Edward L.
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Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis by: Bathe, Klaus-Jurgen; Wilson, Edward L.

Hardcover. Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1st, 1976, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 528 pages, hardcover. Red paper cover boards have significant edge wear and rubbing, with bumped corners. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding has begun to separate at the top of the spine, but is still solid overall. Contains B&W equations, graphs, and tables throughout. This seminal textbook provides foundational techniques for computer-implemented finite element analysis (FEA), and remains a highly referenced work in structural engineering and computational mechanics to this day. Contains previous owner's light pencil underlining and some markings throughout, and their signature is present in blue pen on the inside front cover. Record # 34584
Price: $40.00 

The Astrological History of Masha'allah by: Kennedy, E. S. Pingree, David
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The Astrological History of Masha'allah by: Kennedy, E. S. Pingree, David

Hardcover. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press, 1st, 1971, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 206 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has been price clipped, and has a closed tear at the top of the spine. Orange cloth cover boards are slightly warped, but are otherwise clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. This study is an attempt to assemble and analyze all that is presently available of a major work by an eighth-century Jewish astrologer known in medieval Europe as Messahala and in the Near East as Masha'allah. This study is a significant contribution to an understanding of the origin and transmission of astrological doctrine. Previous owner's signature is present in blue pen on the front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34305
Price: $40.00 

Jet Propulsion for Aerospace Applications by: Hesse, Walter J. Mumford, Nicholas V.S. Jr.
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Jet Propulsion for Aerospace Applications by: Hesse, Walter J. Mumford, Nicholas V.S. Jr.

Hardcover. NY, Pitman Publishing Corporation, 2nd, 1964, Book: Fair, Dust Jacket: None, 617 pages, hardcover. Gray cloth covers have some foxing and minor staining, but are in good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright, but contain significant internal markings throughout in both pencil and blue pen by the previous owner. Spine is slightly cocked, but the binding is solid. This second edition was extensively revised to incorporate advances in the field which had taken place over the preceding six years, and includes such new topics as nuclear propulsion and space propulsion. Record # 34417
Price: $35.00 

The Fourier Integral And Its Applications by: Papoulis, Athanasios
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The Fourier Integral And Its Applications by: Papoulis, Athanasios

Hardcover. NY, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1st, 1962, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 318 pages, hardcover. Green cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. A couple interior pages have dents on the top edge where a paperclip was used as a bookmark, but this does not effect the legibility of any text blocks. Binding is solid. Contains B&W mathematical diagrams, graphs, and figures throughout. This book presents a rigorous, mathematically clear foundation in the continuous Fourier transform and its engineering applications. It aims to educate one as to how Fourier integrals underlie spectral analysis, filtering, and the treatment of differential equations. Previous owner's signature is present in black pen on the front end papers, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34545
Price: $20.00 

Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery by: Paul, Burton
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Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery by: Paul, Burton

Hardcover. Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1st, 1979, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 670 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards have some very minor staining, with light bumping to the corners, top, and bottom of the spine. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W mathematical illustrations throughout. This book maintains a focus on planar motion, machine dynamics, and kinematic synthesis. Previous owner signed their name and the date in pen on the front end pages, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34403
Price: $13.00 

Methods of Analytical Dynamics by: Meirovitch, Leonard
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Methods of Analytical Dynamics by: Meirovitch, Leonard

Hardcover. NY, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1st, 1970, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 524 pages, hardcover. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. This book is a part of the McGraw-Hill Series in Advanced Engineering. It presents the fundamentals of analytical mechanics, including motion relative to rotating reference frames, behavior of dynamical systems, stability of multi-degree-of-freedom systems, and Hamilton-Jacobi theory. It also includes applications to celestial mechanics and spacecraft dynamics. Clean copy. Record # 34484
Price: $25.00 

College Physiography by: Tarr, Ralph Stockman
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College Physiography by: Tarr, Ralph Stockman

Hardcover. NY, Macmillan, 1st , 1914, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, General university textbook. Dark green cloth covers w/ light rubbing to corners. Previous owner's signature on front fly leaf. Publisher's stamp on title page. Else a very clean, tight copy. Record # 54290
Price: $12.00 

The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon: A Handbook and Atlas by: Machholz, Dan
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The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon: A Handbook and Atlas by: Machholz, Dan

Hardcover. Cambridge, U.K., Cambridge University Press, 1st, 2002, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 157 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards have lightly bumped corners, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography, stellar maps, and tables throughout. This complete guide to the Messier Marathon will help amateur astronomers to observe the Messier objects throughout the year. This is an Ex-Library book, with all of the standard associated markings, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34382
Price: $40.00 

Applied Mechanics: Dynamics by: Smith, Charles E.
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Applied Mechanics: Dynamics by: Smith, Charles E.

Hardcover. NY, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1st, 1976, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 184 pages, hardcover. Silver cover boards with blue and red text are in good condition despite bumped corners and minor discoloration. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains black & blue illustrations and diagrams throughout. This book presents analyses of kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies with which every engineer must be familiar. Contains previous owner's signature on the front end pages, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34475
Price: $18.00 

The Politics of Oil-Producer Cooperation (The Political Economy of Global Interdependence) by: Claes, Dag Harald
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The Politics of Oil-Producer Cooperation (The Political Economy of Global Interdependence) by: Claes, Dag Harald

Softcover. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 5th Pr., 2001, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 407 pages, soft cover. Covers have some light edge wear, with some sticker residue on the front. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and tables throughout. This book is a comprehensive study of the behavior of political actors in the international oil market since 1971. A remainder dot is present on the top edge, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34585
Price: $45.00 

Euclid's Elements: All Thirteen Books Complete in One Volume by: Editor: Densmore, Dana Transl. Heath, Thomas L.
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Euclid's Elements: All Thirteen Books Complete in One Volume by: Editor: Densmore, Dana Transl. Heath, Thomas L.

Hardcover. Santa Fe, NM, Green Lion Press, Reprint, 2017, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 499 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W illustrations throughout. This book is the exemplar, not just of classical geometry, but also of the axiomatic and deductive structure characteristic of all pure mathematics. This volume contains diagrams on every spread for convenient reference; and running headers on every page indicate both Euclid's book number and proposition numbers for that page. This volume also contains a glossary of Euclid's Greek terms. Clean copy. Record # 34338
Price: $18.00 

The Variational Principles of Mechanics by: Lanczos, Cornelius
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The Variational Principles of Mechanics by: Lanczos, Cornelius

Hardcover. Toronto, ON, University of Toronto Press, 3rd, 1966, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 375 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has a few chips as well as tape residue, but is still in good condition overall. Black cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W diagrams and illustrations, accompanying mathematical formulas throughout. This book is a part of the Mathematical Expositions Series, being number 4. It is not a textbook on advanced mechanics. Its purpose is instead to formulate and explain the fundamental concepts of this exact science which started with the work of Galileo and led to the achievements of modern relativity theory and quantum theory. Previous owner's signature is present on the first front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34432
Price: $30.00 

Mechanics of Road Vehicles: A Textbook for Students, Draughtsmen, and Automobile Engineers by: Steeds, W.
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Mechanics of Road Vehicles: A Textbook for Students, Draughtsmen, and Automobile Engineers by: Steeds, W.

Hardcover. London, England, Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., 1st, 1960, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 287 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in fair condition due to significant chipping and edge wear, with some open tears at the top and bottom of the hinges. It has been repaired with clear tape to the best of our ability. Blue cloth covers are in very good condition despite minor fading at the top and bottom of the spine. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W graphs and figures throughout. This book is a wide-ranging educational textbook, intended primarily for students of automobile engineering and mechanics. Clean copy. Record # 34564
Price: $20.00 

Fluid Logic Controls and Industrial Automation by: Bouteille, Daniel
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Fluid Logic Controls and Industrial Automation by: Bouteille, Daniel

Hardcover. NY, John Wiley & Sons, 1st, 1973, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 194 pages, hardcover. Red cloth covers have lightly bumped corners, but are still in very good condition overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. This book is a technical manual, providing conceptual breakdowns of fluid logic control systems through the use of detailed diagrams accompanied by in-depth explanation. Clean copy. Record # 34411
Price: $40.00 

Engineering Differential Systems by: Kersten, Robert D.
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Engineering Differential Systems by: Kersten, Robert D.

Hardcover. NY, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1st, 1969, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 230 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is edge worn with foxing along the top edge, but is still in good condition overall. Blue cloth cover boards with silver text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W mathematical figures throughout. This book presents the basic facts required for solving differential systems. The principal emphasis herein is on the rational engineering mathematical analysis. Clean copy. Record # 34486
Price: $28.00 

Metallic Materials by: Ross, Robert B.
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Metallic Materials by: Ross, Robert B.

Pirated edition, reprint, 1968, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover. 936 pages. Previous owner's signature front end paper. Markings from white-out on endpapers. Dust jacket and plastic covering taped onto endpapers. Chipping and light soiling to dust jacket. Record # 503802
Price: $12.00 

Permanent Magnet Motors, Build One [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Monus, Paul
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Permanent Magnet Motors, Build One [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Monus, PaulPermanent Magnet Motors, Build One [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Monus, Paul

Permanent Magnet Motors, Build One [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Monus, Paul

Softcover. Cleveland, OH, Self-Published, 1st, 1982, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 136 pages, soft cover. Red paper covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W illustrations throughout. This scarcely available book aims to instruct the reader in how to build several types of perpetual motion motors using magnets. Author's inscription on the title page to the previous owner reads: "with the compliments of the author. Cleveland, Nov. 6. 1982 Paul Monus". Clean copy. Record # 34385
Price: $75.00 

Applied Mechanics: More Dynamics by: Smith, Charles E.
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Applied Mechanics: More Dynamics by: Smith, Charles E.

Hardcover. NY, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1st, 1976, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 244 pages, hardcover. Silver cover boards with blue and red text are in good condition despite minor discoloration. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains black & blue illustrations and diagrams throughout. This book presents further analyses of kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies with which every engineer must be familiar. Contains previous owner's signature on the front end pages, otherwise clean copy. Record # 34476
Price: $18.00 

Pipelines: Flowing Oil and Crude Politics by: Kandiyoti, Rafael
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Pipelines: Flowing Oil and Crude Politics by: Kandiyoti, Rafael

Hardcover. London, England, I. B. Tauris & Co. Ltd., 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 285 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, black cloth covers, and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W maps throughout. This book confronts the fact that oil and natural gas are now the driving forces of international geopolitics. It explores the pipeline networks, from Kandahar to the Caspian basin, from Ceyhan to China, and explains how they form the foundation of the new geopolitical order. Clean copy. Record # 34590
Price: $20.00 

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