The royal society science book prize
List the royal society science book prize
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Oxfam shop brentwood shortlisted for the royal society science book prize a magisterial history of calculus (and the people behind it) from one of the world's foremost mathematiciansbut before it gave modern man almost infinite powers, calculus was behind centuries of controversy, competition, and even deathtaking us on a thrilling journey through three millennia, professor steven strogatz charts the development of this seminal achievement from the days of archimedes to today's breakthroughs in chaos theory and artificial intelligencethis is the captivating story of mathematics' greatest ever idea: calculuswithout it, there would be no computers, no microwave ovens, no gps, and no space travelsee oxfam website for delivery information read morefilled with idiosyncratic characters from pythagoras to fourier, infinite powers is a compelling human drama that reveals the legacy of calculus on nearly every aspect of modern civilisation, including science, politics, medicine, philosophy, and much besides
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And has been signed by him, published in by the royal society read morea brief history of the law society was written by e
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Oxfam shop darley street a history of the royal society of arts henry trueman wood published by john murray, london () used hardcover about this item: john murray, londonblue cloth with gilt to lettering on spine and disc on front which says 'arts and commerce promoted', some browning, pages tanned and occasionally foxed, good in original blue cloth gilt, extremities worn and bumpedsee oxfam website for delivery information read morecondition: goodsize: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
19 €
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Oxfam shop glossop great britain th anniversary of the royal society sgfull set see oxfam website for delivery information read more
7 €
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Aircraft of the royal air force bookthis book list aircraft of the raflisting loads of aircraft between those years with information and photos of the aircraftin fair condition for over 50 years oldsorry collection only
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book condition is excellentthe royal family pop-up book by patrick montague smithpublished by bounty books infeaturing the wedding of prince charles and princess dianathe pop-ups all work perfectly
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Oxfam shop oxford 10 uk 1st class stamps celebrating the 350th anniversary of the royal society ()catalogue value of £9 see oxfam website for delivery information read morein good condition with a couple of franking marks
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Published by imperial college press in collaboration with the royal society of london, the book features many articles originating from invited papers published in the philosophical transactions of the royal societyeleven of the distinguished contributors hold prestigious royal society research fellowships see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop victoria appears unread and in pristine condition: advances in earth science outlines the latest developments and new research directions currently being made world-wide in the earth sciencesit contains invited and refereed articles by leading younger researchers on their cutting-edge research, but aimed at a general scientific audiencethis exciting volume explains how powerful methodologies such as satellite remote sensing and supercomputing simulations are now profoundly changing research in the earth sciences; how the earth system is increasingly being viewed in a holistic way, linking the atmosphere, ocean and solid earth; and how the societal impact of the research in the earth sciences has never been more important
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Winner of the royal society of literature ondaatje award and the spirit of scotland award and shortlisted for the guardian first book award, the john llewellyn rhys memorial prize and the scottish book of the year prizecaught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, at the time afghanistan was in turmoil following the us invasiontravelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route once taken by the mogul emperor, babur the great, stewart was nearly defeated by the extreme, hostile conditionsoxfam bookshop cheltenham the places in between, rory stewart's moving account of his walk across afghanistan in january was immediately hailed as a classiconly with the help of an unexpected companion and the generosity of the people he met on the way did he survive to report back with unique insight on a region closed to the world by twenty-four years of warsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop tunbridge wells earth rising ii, the betrayal of science, society and the soul dr nick begich, james roderick a paperback book in very good condition that appears to be unreadan examination of new areas of technology and their implications for personal security and the state of democracy in the beginning of the 21st centurysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Originally published in and updated in , the discovery of insulin has won the city of toronto book award, the jason hannah medal of the royal society of canada, and the william hinsulin was a wonder-drug with ability to bring patients back from the very brink of death, and it was no surprise that in the nobel prize for medicine was awarded to its discoverers, the canadian research team of banting, best, collip, and macleodin this engaging and award-winning account, historian michael bliss recounts the fascinating story behind the discovery of insulin - a story as much filled with fiery confrontation and intense competition as medical dedication and scientific geniusedmunds the discovery of insulin at the university of toronto in was one of the most dramatic events in the history of the treatment of diseasewelch medal of the american association for the history of medicinesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music bury st
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book binding:paperbackpublisher:royal society of chemistrywe appreciate the impact a good book can havethe chemistry of explosives (royal society of chemistry paperbacks)author:akhavan, jacquelinegeneral interest
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The royal life saving society handbook of instruction2cm sun-shade line/ band, where very top of book has jutted above the adjacent book and has had sunlight hit itto be very picky, there is evidence of this little book having been on a shelf or bookcase, because the outside edges of the pages are a slightly darker colour than the page bodies, but for its age - 77 years old - it’s in excellent conditionfascinating insight into s liferemaining pages clean, unblemished, see photoscollect from ne cambs, or happy to post at cost, & combine on multi-buys any questions, just askcan’t decipher the christian name, but starts with a c” flyleaf has “alison causley” in red biro, then “alison causley” and the address in pencilglossy cream paper with loads of black and white drawings - life saving, physiology and anatomy, swimming strokes, water entry (diving and plunging), certificates, medals, techniques, etcno foxing or tanningsurname is causleya few insignificant marks to outer rear cover, general light shelf-grubcausley, shown in photos - page 154, page 151 re: updated exam prices, and three different competition cups for police to enter, the police baton, the alington cup - women’s police force, west riding cup - police cadets; page 123 about using mouth to mouth instead of the schafer methodvery neat ink notes from ctwenty-first editionno turn-downs, tears, chips, nibbles, etcthis copy was evidently passed from one family member to another, one of whom was a pcan’t see any other notes anywherefab piece of cultural historyend boards (linen effect covers) have very minor wear visible - 2-3mm rub to bottom left of spine, minor rubbing to top edge, 3/4” or cthank you for reading my ad, and i hope to hear from you soon! read more183 pages, all present & tightly bound
7 €
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A beautiful 'society of arts' prize wine jug datedit's numbered 301in excellent condition with no signs of damage or wearheight 7" (18cm) and is in lovely blue with vine designprice includes post and packinghappy to post uk only
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Frank mundell - stories of the royal humane society fith edition blue hardback book published by the sunday school unioncorners bit scuffedbottom of spine has some small tears/rips, inside page includes sticker of 'primitive methodist sunday school' and inscribed to someone, otherwise a clean copypages yellowing/browning from edges inwards due to ageunfortunately no mask = no salefor viewings/collections a facemask is still required pleasei will be wearing one and will have sanitised my hands***half sale proceeds being donated to charity*** ------------------------------------------------------------------- available to collect locally in surrey, or can post at extra cost (first, second, first signed for, second signed for & special delivery by 1pm next day options) and payment through paypal
14 €
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"the animal world", a monthly advocate of humanity, volume iv (new series, published by the royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals - rspca hardback, cover illustrator cecil aldinprize inscription inside front cover dated 19th march , presented on behalf of rspca by mayoress of birkenhead, mrs arklepages gilt edgedbinding tight, some foxing
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A small book about science! please make an offerposted by joshua in books, comics & magazines, books in chelmsford
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Reprinting of an excellent companion book for philosophy students or other interested readersoxfam shop bishop's stortford unmatched in the quality of its world-renowned contributors, this companion serves as both a course text and a reference book across the broad spectrum of issues of concern to the philosophy of science see oxfam website for delivery information read morein good condition
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of queen marie antoinette of france inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen marie antoinette measurements: 7a dainty plays when the key inside is turned7 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of mary queen of scots'greensleeves' plays when the key inside is turned measurements: 6 inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of mary2 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of queen juliana of the netherlands measurements: 6a simple tune plays when the key inside is turned inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen juliana5 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of crown princess viktoria of germanya dainty tune plays when the key inside is turned measurements: 7 cm (2 inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of crown princess viktoriasee oxfam website for delivery information read more5 inches) long 8 cm (3 inches) wide on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of princess grace of monacoa dainty tune plays when the key inside is turnedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more5 cm (3 inches) wide 6 measurements: 6 on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of princess grace
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of queen victoria measurements: 6 cm (2see oxfam website for delivery information read more'the wedding march' plays when the key inside is turned2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) long on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen victoria
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of queen fabiola of belgiuma dainty tune plays when the key inside is turned2 inches) wide 3 cm (7 measurements: 5 inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen fabiolasee oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of queen marie sophie of denmark inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen marie sophie measurements: 6 cm (2a simple tune plays when the key inside is turned2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo
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Oxfam shop cottingham a beautiful music box by the royal horticultural society from the roses of royalty collection depicting the rose of empress josephine of france inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of empress josephine measurements: 6 cm (2see oxfam website for delivery information read more2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) long on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logoa delightful tune plays when the key inside is turned
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Oxfam bookshop bloomsbury street monthly notices for the royal astronomical society between november andcover and spine are somewhat worn but otherwise in good shapeex library copy, some stamping throughoutthe end-papers are quite smudged but the rest of the inside is clean and in a good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
80 €
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royal mail mint stampsthe royal society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures, and commercethe buyer is to collect
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