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 mathematicianssee oxfam website for delivery information read morebut before it gave modern man almost infinite powers, calculus was behind centuries of controversy, competition, and even deaththis is the captivating story of mathematics' greatest ever idea: calculustaking 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 intelligencewithout it, there would be no computers, no microwave ovens, no gps, and no space travelfilled 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, londonsee oxfam website for delivery information read morecondition: goodsize: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tallblue 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 bumped
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
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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 aircraftsorry collection onlyin fair condition for over 50 years old
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book condition is excellentthe royal family pop-up book by patrick montague smiththe pop-ups all work perfectlypublished by bounty books infeaturing the wedding of prince charles and princess diana
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Oxfam shop oxford 10 uk 1st class stamps celebrating the 350th anniversary of the royal society ()in good condition with a couple of franking markscatalogue value of £9 see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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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 prizetravelling 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 conditionssee oxfam website for delivery information read morecaught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, at the time afghanistan was in turmoil following the us invasionoxfam 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 war
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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 macleodsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreedmunds the discovery of insulin at the university of toronto in was one of the most dramatic events in the history of the treatment of diseasein 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 geniusoxfam books & music bury stwelch medal of the american association for the history of medicine
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book binding:paperbackpublisher:royal society of chemistrythe chemistry of explosives (royal society of chemistry paperbacks)we appreciate the impact a good book can haveauthor: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 conditioncan’t decipher the christian name, but starts with a cthank you for reading my ad, and i hope to hear from you soon! read more183 pages, all present & tightly boundfab 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 ctwenty-first editionremaining pages clean, unblemished, see photoscausley, 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 methodno turn-downs, tears, chips, nibbles, etc” flyleaf has “alison causley” in red biro, then “alison causley” and the address in pencilfascinating insight into s lifethis copy was evidently passed from one family member to another, one of whom was a pcollect from ne cambs, or happy to post at cost, & combine on multi-buys any questions, just askno foxing or tanningsurname is causleyglossy cream paper with loads of black and white drawings - life saving, physiology and anatomy, swimming strokes, water entry (diving and plunging), certificates, medals, techniques, etcvery neat ink notes from ca few insignificant marks to outer rear cover, general light shelf-grubcan’t see any other notes anywhere
7 €
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A beautiful 'society of arts' prize wine jug datedin 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 onlyit's numbered 301
65 €
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Frank mundell - stories of the royal humane society fith edition blue hardback book published by the sunday school unionfor viewings/collections a facemask is still required pleasebottom of spine has some small tears/rips, inside page includes sticker of 'primitive methodist sunday school' and inscribed to someone, otherwise a clean copycorners bit scuffedi will be wearing one and will have sanitised my handspages yellowing/browning from edges inwards due to ageunfortunately no mask = no sale***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 arklebinding tight, some foxingpages gilt edged
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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
15 €
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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 measurements: 7 on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logoa dainty plays when the key inside is turned7 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen marie antoinette
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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 scots2 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 inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of mary measurements: 6'greensleeves' plays when the key inside is turned
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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 inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen juliana on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo measurements: 6a simple tune plays when the key inside is turned5 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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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 turnedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo measurements: 7 cm (25 inches) long 8 cm (3 inches) wide inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of crown princess viktoria
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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 monaco inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of princess gracea dainty tune plays when the key inside is turnedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo5 cm (3 inches) wide 6 measurements: 6
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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 victoria2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) longsee oxfam website for delivery information read more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo'the wedding march' plays when the key inside is turned inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen victoria measurements: 6 cm (2
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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 turnedsee oxfam website for delivery information read more 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 fabiola2 inches) wide 3 cm (7 measurements: 5
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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 on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logo measurements: 6 cm (2a simple tune plays when the key inside is turned inside the lid there is a gold silhouette of queen marie sophie2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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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 more on the back of box there is a golden print of the roses of royalty logoa delightful tune plays when the key inside is turned2 inches) wide 8 cm (3 inches) long
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Oxfam bookshop bloomsbury street monthly notices for the royal astronomical society between november andthe end-papers are quite smudged but the rest of the inside is clean and in a good conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreex library copy, some stamping throughoutcover and spine are somewhat worn but otherwise in good shape
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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