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Books in Science and Math 2015
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Contents
Bestselling Textbooks 2
Wildlife Management and Conservation 3
General Interest 4
Mammalogy 7
Paleontology and Evolution 8
Ichthyology and Herpetology 10
Physics 13
Mathematics 15
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BESTSELLING TEXTBOOKS
NewMammalogyAdaptation, Diversity, Ecologyfourth editionGEORGE A. FELDHAMER, LEE C. DRICKAMER, STEPHEN H. VESSEY, JOSEPH F. MERRITT, and CAREY KRAJEWSKI
“This attractive book will be welcome to those seeking a well-written, current text to use in their mammalogy courses . . . It is logically organized, clearly written, well referenced, and nicely illustrated.”—Journal of Mammalogy
2015 768 pp., 235 halftones, 371 line drawings 978-1-4214-1588-8 $110.00 hc e-book available
Elements of Physical Hydrologysecond editionGEORGE M. HORNBERGER, PATRICIA L. WIBERG, JEFFREY P. RAFFENSPERGER, and PAOLO D’ODORICO
The most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike.
2014 392 pp., 156 line drawings 978-1-4214-1373-0 $74.95 hc e-book available
Matrix Computationsfourth editionGENE H. GOLUB and CHARLES F. VAN LOAN
A comprehensive treatment of numerical linear algebra from the standpoint of both theory and practice.
2012 784 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-0794-4 $70.00 hc e-book available
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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
Wildlife in Airport EnvironmentsPreventing
Animal–Aircraft
Collisions
through
Science-Based
Management
edited by Travis L. DeVault Bradley F. Blackwell & Jerrold L. Belant
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Published in association with The Wildlife Society
Roads and Ecological InfrastructureConcepts and Applications for Small Animalsedited by KIMBERLY M. ANDREWS, PRIYA NANJAPPA, and SETH P. D. RILEY
A practical guide that explains how we can de-sign roads that are compatible with populations of small wildlife.
2015 304 pp., 62 halftones, 33 line drawings 978-1-4214-1639-7 $75.00 hc e-book available
Wildlife in Airport EnvironmentsPreventing Animal–Aircraft Collisions through Science-Based Managementedited by TRAVIS L. DEVAULT, BRADLEY F. BLACKWELL, and JERROLD L. BELANT
“The authors did an outstanding job in collect-ing, analyzing, and organizing current best management practices for aviation wildlife management.”—Animal Behaviour
2013 200 pp., 53 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-1082-1 $75.00 hc e-book available
Wildlife Management and ConservationContemporary Principles and Practicesedited by PAUL R. KRAUSMAN and JAMES W. CAIN III
“An excellent overview of the wildlife profes-sion for students. . . [and] detailed enough to be of value to professionals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management
2013 360 pp. 2 color illus., 46 b&w illus., 64 line drawings 978-1-4214-0986-3 $99.50 hc e-book available
ALSO OF INTEREST
Wildlife Habitat ConservationConcepts, Challenges, and Solutionsedited by MICHAEL L. MORRISON and HEATHER A. MATHEWSON
The first rigorous attempt to standardize the conceptual definition of wildlife habitat.
2015 200 pp., 1 halftone, 11 line drawings 978-1-4214-1610-6 $75.00 hc e-book available
Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation
edited by PAUL R. KRAUSMAN and BRUCE D. LEOPOLD
“Sure to become a com-mon text among wildlife students and profes-sionals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management
2013 696 pp., 2 halftones 978-1-4214-0818-7 $50.00 hc
Wildlife Damage ManagementPrevention, Problem Solving, and Conflict ResolutionRUSSELL F. REIDINGER, JR., and JAMES E. MILLER
A complete guide to preventing and resolving problems associated with wildlife-human interactions.
2013 256 pp. 22 halftones, 27 line drawings 978-1-4214-0944-3 $85.00 hc e-book available
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GENERAL INTEREST
New
The Annihilation of NatureHuman Extinction of Birds and MammalsGERARDO CEBALLOS, ANNE H. EHRLICH, and PAUL R. EHRLICH
“A gorgeously illustrated book on a riveting subject: the charismatic bird and mammal species that we have already lost or are at risk of losing, the reasons for their demise, and what we can do to mini-mize our future losses.”—Jared Diamond, author of Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
2015 208 pp., 83 color photos 978-1-4214-1718-9 $29.95 hc e-book available
The Science of MomA Research-Based Guide to Your Baby’s First YearALICE CALLAHAN, PHD
“Finally, someone has brought some science—and some sense—to the mommy wars. Should be required reading for all new (and old) parents.”—Emily Oster, author of Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—And What You Really Need to Know
2015 304 pp., 1 b&w photo, 1 line drawing, 7 charts 978-1-4214-1732-5 $19.95 pb e-book available
Slap Shot ScienceA Curious Fan’s Guide to HockeyALAIN HACHÉ
A fast-paced look at the fascinating science that explains the game of hockey.
2015 288 pp., 20 b&w photos, 46 line drawings 978-1-4214-1792-9 $28.95 pb e-book available
ImmunityWILLIAM E. PAUL, MD
A leading figure in immunology takes readers inside the remarkably powerful human immune system.
2015 256 pp., 14 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1801-8 $29.95 hc e-book available
Exploration and EngineeringThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Quest for MarsERIK M. CONWAY
“A great book for everyone seriously interested in the struggles and achievements of JPL as NASA’s centre for Mars exploration.”—Sky at Night
New Series in NASA History
2015 416 pp., 11 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1604-5 $34.95 hc e-book available
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Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York CityLESLIE DAY
illustrated by Trudy Smoke photographs by Beth Bergman foreword by Don Riepe
New York City’s favorite naturalist is back with a guided tour of the Big Apple that unveils the beautiful birds living in its midst.
2015 384 pp., 354 color photos, 61 color plates 978-1-4214-1618-2 $24.95 pb e-book available
Constitutional CalculusThe Math of Justice and the Myth of Common SenseJEFF SUZUKI
“A breath of fresh air. It was a reaffirmation that mathematics should be used more often to make general public policy.”—MAA Reviews
2015 296 pp., 7 line drawings, 1 map 978-1-4214-1595-6 $34.95 hc e-book available
Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North Americarevised and updated2-volume setGUY BALDASSARRE
A Wildlife Management Insti-tute Book
“Whether you’re a duck hunter, a decoy collector, or just enam-ored with the world of waterfowl, Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America is the ultimate ref-
erence.”—Garden & Gun
2014 1,088 pp. 144 color photos, 138 color illus., 50 maps 978-1-4214-0751-7 $69.95 hc e-book available
An Equation for Every OccasionFifty-Two Formulas and Why They MatterJOHN M. HENSHAW
A little math, a bit of history, and a dose of storytelling combine to reveal the importance of equations in everyday life.
2014 200 pp. 1 halftone, 15 line drawings 978-1-4214-1491-1 $29.95 hc e-book available
Science UnshackledHow Obscure, Abstract, Seemingly Useless Scientific Research Turned Out to Be the Basis for Modern LifeC. RENÉE JAMES
“An inspiring, eye-opening journey.”— Astronomy
2014 216 pp. 978-1-4214-1500-0 $24.95 hc e-book available
Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.HOWARD YOUTH illustrated by Mark A. Klingler photographs by Robert E. Mumford, Jr. foreword by Kirk Johnson
A field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the nation’s capital.
2014 400 pp. 91 color photos, 13 maps, 100 color plates 978-1-4214-1204-7 $24.95 pb e-book available
General Interest
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PenguinsThe Animal Answer GuideGERALD L. KOOYMAN and WAYNE LYNCH
Kooyman has studied penguins for decades and Lynch’s photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their com-bined effort is an engaging book that answers every penguin question you’ve ever had.
The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist
2013 184 pp., 39 color photos, 73 halftones 978-1-4214-1051-7 $26.95 pb e-book available
Alien UniverseExtraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the CosmosDON LINCOLN
“A clear and clear-sighted look at Aliens by a man who would be delighted if one day they appeared.”—Publishers Weekly
2013 208 pp., 23 b&w photos, 13 line drawings 978-1-4214-1072-2 $29.95 hc e-book available
The Housing BombWhy Our Addiction to Houses Is Destroying the Environment and Threatening Our SocietyM. NILS PETERSON, TARLA RAI PETERSON, and JIANGUO LIU
“In this compelling book we are shown the de-structive folly of humanity’s insatiable appetite for bigger and bigger homes.”—Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb
2013 224 pp., 1 b&w photo, 17 line drawings 978-1-4214-1065-4 $29.95 hc e-book available
The Science of Ocean WavesRipples, Tsunamis, and Stormy SeasJ. B. ZIRKER
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
“A comprehensive and up-to-date account of a familiar phenomenon whose complexity is hardly appreciated by nonscientists . . . truly a remarkable achievement.”—Physics Today
2013 264 pp., 49 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-1078-4 $39.95 hc e-book available
The Quick Guide to Wild Edible PlantsEasy to Pick, Easy to PrepareLYTTON JOHN MUSSELMAN and HAROLD J. WIGGINS
“Should I ever get a craving for stinging nettle omelet or black locust fritters, I will know exactly which wild edible plant book to look in.”—The Aiken Standard
2013 144 pp., 116 color photos 978-1-4214-0871-2 $24.95 hc e-book available
Train WreckThe Forensics of Rail DisastersGEORGE BIBEL
Riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detec-tive work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.
2012 368 pp., 19 halftones, 101 line drawings 978-1-4214-0590-2 $29.95 hc e-book available
General Interest
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MAMMALOGY
Primate Comparative AnatomyDANIEL L. GEBO
A comprehensive, illustrated textbook that reveals the structural and functional anatomy of primates.
2014 208 pp., 15 halftones, 153 line drawings 978-1-4214-1489-8 $84.95 hc e-book available
Mammals of Mexicoedited by GERARDO CEBALLOS
The most comprehensive reference on Mexico’s diverse mammalian fauna.
2014 984 pp., 574 color photos, 538 maps 978-1-4214-0843-9 $150.00 hc e-book available
Squirrels of the WorldRICHARD W. THORINGTON, JR., JOHN L. KOPROWSKI, MICHAEL A. STEELE, and JAMES F. WHATTON
“Does a wonderful job at surveying this charismatic group of animals . . . The photographs in this book are worth the cost of the book themselves.”—Canadian Field-Naturalist
2012 472 pp., 276 color photos, 285 maps, 2 graphs, 28 plates 978-1-4214-0469-1 $75.00 hc e-book available
SquirrelsThe Animal Answer GuideRICHARD W. THORINGTON, JR., and KATIE E. FERRELL
“This engaging guide sheds light on a common mammal that is anything but commonplace.”—Wildlife Conservation
The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist
2006 208 pp., 77 halftones, 4 line drawings 978-0-8018-8403-0 $26.95 pb e-book available
Bats of the United States and CanadaMICHAEL J. HARVEY, J. SCOTT ALTENBACH, and TROY L. BEST
“A well-written, interesting primer on bats that provides a broad overview of bat biology and conservation.”—Choice
2011 224 pp., 135 color photos, 47 maps, 2 graphs 978-1-4214-0191-1 $24.95 pb e-book available
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Small Wild CatsThe Animal Answer GuideJAMES G. SANDERSON and PATRICK WATSON
“As the big cats (cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, and pumas) tend to get the lion’s share of attention in most books, a work specifically on small wild cats is welcome.”—Choice
The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist
2011 184 pp. 32 color photos, 76 b&w photos, 9 line drawings 978-0-8018-9885-3 $24.95 pb e-book available
The Biology of Small MammalsJOSEPH F. MERRITT
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
“Where Dr. Merritt’s book shines and separates itself from other mammalogy books is when he adds the details, examples, and col-orful commentary allowing readers to share his passion and enthusi-asm for small mammals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management
2010 336 pp., 63 b&w photos, 13 b&w illus. 978-0-8018-7950-0 $60.00 hc
PALEONTOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
NewThe Rise of Birds225 Million Years of Evolutionsecond editionSANKAR CHATTERJEE
A detailed, heavily illustrated, and comprehensive review of the fos-sil record of birds—with new information on the latest theories and evidence concerning their origins.
2015 392 pp., 1 halftone, 161 line drawings 978-1-4214-1590-1 $59.95 hc e-book available
Mapping Disease Transmission RiskEnriching Models Using Biogeography and EcologyA. TOWNSEND PETERSON
“Peterson’s approach holds potentially enormous benefits for those charged with determining how disease spreads, and how to control that spread.”—Biz India Magazine
2014 224 pp., 19 line drawings, 16 maps 978-1-4214-1473-7 $79.95 hc e-book available
Essential Readings in Evolutionary Biologyedited by FRANCISCO J. AYALA and JOHN C. AVISE
“An excellent collection of classic papers that does a great job of tracing the history of evolutionary biology through the presentation of seminal works from their original sources.”—Science, Religion and Culture
2014 576 pp., 9 halftones, 99 line drawings 978-1-4214-1305-1 $49.95 hc
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Trees of LifeA Visual History of EvolutionTHEODORE W. PIETSCH
“With the concept of evolution now often ico-nified to the point of misrepresentation, Trees of Life reminds us that both the idea and its representation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”—Science
2013 376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings 978-1-4214-1185-9 $34.95 pb
Extinction and RadiationHow the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of MammalsJ. DAVID ARCHIBALD
“An excellent compendium of the current state of paleontological knowledge about the contemporaneous histories of these two groups.”—Quarterly Review of Biology
2011 120 pp., 3 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 6 maps, 14 graphs 978-0-8018-9805-1 $65.00 hc
The Other Saber-toothsScimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphereedited by VIRGINIA L. NAPLES, LARRY D. MARTIN, and JOHN P. BABIARZ
“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and educated readers interested in these awe-inspiring predators.”—Quarterly Review of Biology
2011 252 pp. 65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings 978-0-8018-9664-4 $110.00 hc
The Rise of Fishes500 Million Years of Evolutionsecond editionJOHN A. LONG
“One could almost take this for a coffee-table book at first glance, so profusely and well is it illustrated . . . a visual celebration of the glories of biological diversity as seen in the fossil re-cord.”—Nature
2010 304 pp., 274 color illus., 70 line drawings 978-0-8018-9695-8 $65.00 hc
The Evolution of ObesityMICHAEL L. POWER and JAY SCHULKIN
“Goes far beyond anything else that is available on obesity . . . Power and Schulkin deserve much credit for their bold attempt to combine evolutionary and reductionist explanations, and for their unflinching acknowledgment of com-plexity.”—Nature
2009 408 pp., 16 halftones, 46 line drawings 978-1-4214-0960-3 $29.95 pb e-book available
The Rise of Amphibians365 Million Years of EvolutionROBERT CARROLL
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
“Should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in vertebrate evolution . . . It is a first-choice reference book that stimulates further studies and research.”—Systematic Biology
2009 392 pp., 235 b&w illus., 16 color plates 978-0-8018-9140-3 $68.00 hc
Paleontology and Evolution
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ICHTHYOLOGY and HERPETOLOGY
New
Migration Ecology of Marine FishesDAVID HALLOCK SECOR
A revelatory look at the secrets of marine fish migration.
2015 304 pp., 84 line drawings 978-1-4214-1612-0 $99.95 hc e-book available
Marsupial FrogsGastrotheca and Allied GeneraWILLIAM E. DUELLMAN
The first major synthesis of marsupial frogs, this book is the mag-
num opus of renowned herpetologist William E. Duellman.
2015 432 pp., 103 color photos, 80 line drawings, 57 maps 978-1-4214-1675-5 $120.00 hc e-book available
The Leatherback TurtleBiology and Conservationedited by JAMES R. SPOTILA and PILAR SANTIDRIÁN TOMILLO
The most comprehensive book ever written on leatherback sea turtles.
2015 320 pp., 9 b&w photos, 70 line drawings, 16 color plates 978-1-4214-1708-0 $70.00 hc e-book available
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoisesedited by DAVID C. ROSTAL, EARL D. MCCOY, and HENRY R. MUSHINSKY
The most comprehensive book ever published on North America’s native tortoises.
2014 208 pp., 19 halftones, 30 line drawings 978-1-4214-1377-8 $69.95 hc e-book available
Atlas of Crustacean Larvaeedited by JOEL W. MARTIN, JØRGEN OLESEN, and JENS T. HØEG
“This welcome addition to the crustacean literature compiles, for the first time, descriptions and figures of larvae from all the differ-ent groups of crustaceans . . . This book is an essential reference, valuable for any natural history library.”—Choice
2014 384 pp., 134 color plates 978-1-4214-1197-2 $125.00 hc e-book available
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SharksThe Animal Answer GuideGENE HELFMAN and GEORGE H. BURGESS
Do sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young? Do sharks sleep? How long do they live? This book answers your questions about some of nature’s most misunderstood animals.
The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist
2014 288 pp., 34 color photos, 72 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1309-9 $26.95 pb e-book available
GeckosThe Animal Answer GuideAARON M. BAUER
“Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.”
—Northeastern Naturalist
The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist
2013 192 pp., 35 color photos, 94 b&w illus. 978-1-4214-0853-8 $26.95 pb e-book available
Freshwater Fishes of North AmericaVolume 1: Petromyzontidae to Catostomidaeedited by MELVIN L. WARREN, JR., and BROOKS M. BURR
illustrated by Joseph R. Tomelleri
“This handsome volume represents the beginning of an ambi-tious project . . . When completed, the three-volume set will be the most authoritative work on freshwater fishes in North America.”—Choice
2014 664 pp. 132 color photos, 71 color illus., 72 line drawings, 85 maps 978-1-4214-1201-6 $100.00 hc e-book available
StarfishBiology and Ecology of the Asteroideaedited by JOHN M. LAWRENCE
“Color photographs and detailed black-and-white illustrations will aid the layperson looking for basic information, but the extensive references speak to this volume’s research value.”
—Library Journal
2013 288 pp. 17 color photos, 62 b&w photos, 101 line drawings, 2 maps 978-1-4214-0787-6 $100.00 hc e-book available
Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake BayEDWARD O. MURDY and JOHN A. MUSICK
illustrated by Val Kells
“A must have for anglers, naturalists, scientists, outdoors people and anyone who just loves the Chesapeake Bay.”—Bay Weekly
2013 360 pp., 251 color illus., 2 maps 978-1-4214-0768-5 $24.95 pb
Ichthyology and Herpetology
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Frogs of the United States and Canada2-vol. setC. KENNETH DODD JR.
Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
“These very well-written, indispensable volumes are excep-tionally detailed, accurate, and up-to-date . . . Essential.”
—Choice
2013 1,032 pp., 387 color photos, 32 b&w illus., 109 maps 978-1-4214-0633-6 $180.00 hc e-book available
Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf CoastsA Guide to Their Identification and Ecologysecond editionWILLIAM S. JOHNSON and DENNIS M. ALLEN
with illustrations by Marni Fylling
“An indispensable book for teachers, students, and pro-fessionals working in marine biology and oceanography.”
—Northeastern Naturalist
2012 472 pp., 30 line drawings, 110 plates 978-1-4214-0618-3 $50.00 pb e-book available
A Field Guide to Coastal FishesFrom Maine to TexasVAL KELLS and KENT CARPENTER
“This book is a wonderful identification guide . . . It will make an excellent addition to any tying library both for its detailed bait fish illustrations as well as a tool for catch identification and research.”—Florida Fly Fishing Magazine
2011 448 pp., 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map 978-0-8018-9838-9 $25.00 pb
Saving Sea TurtlesExtraordinary Stories from the Battle against ExtinctionJAMES R. SPOTILA
“A turtle biologist makes a plea to save sea turtles, remark-able creatures that start life buried in up to two feet of sand.”—Science News
2011 240 pp., 12 color plates 978-0-8018-9907-2 $24.95 hc e-book available
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PHYSICS
The Large Hadron ColliderThe Extraordinary Story of the Higgs Boson and Other Stuff That Will Blow Your MindDON LINCOLN
“Reading about the Large Hadron Collider, with its spinning particle streams, hypercontrolled collisions, and awesome implications, is like learning about what wizards do.”—Foreword Reviews
2014 240 pp., 5 b&w photos, 19 b&w illus., 25 halftones, 41 line drawings 978-1-4214-1351-8 $29.95 hc e-book available
Tensor Calculus for PhysicsA Concise GuideDWIGHT E. NEUENSCHWANDER
Using a clear, step-by-step approach, this book explains one of the
more difficult—yet crucial—topics in physics.
2014 248 pp., 8 line drawings 978-1-4214-1565-9 $45.00 pb e-book available
Emmy Noether’s Wonderful TheoremDWIGHT E. NEUENSCHWANDER
“Without entering into technicalities, the author nevertheless succeeds in . . . convincing the reader of the mathematical beauty and physical relevance of Noether’s theorem.”—Mathematical Reviews
2010 264 pp., 15 line drawings 978-0-8018-9694-1 $30.00 pb e-book available
Lights On!The Science of Power GenerationMARK DENNY
Anyone who is interested in how energy works and how it is transformed to power our lives will get a charge out of Lights On!
2013 264 pp., 23 halftones, 29 line drawings 978-1-4214-0996-2 $29.95 pb e-book available
The Science of NavigationFrom Dead Reckoning to GPSMARK DENNY
Get your bearings with Mark Denny in this all-encompassing look at the history and science of navigation.
2012 272 pp., 67 halftones, 59 line drawings 978-1-4214-0512-4 $30.00 pb e-book available
Super StructuresThe Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of EngineeringMARK DENNY
“Structures stand, soar and collapse based on fundamental physics principles.”—Science News
2010 280 pp., 74 halftones, 59 line drawings 978-0-8018-9437-4 $30.00 pb e-book available
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Beyond the Black BoxThe Forensics of Airplane CrashesGEORGE BIBEL
“Offering insights into how aviation accident investigations are conducted, Bibel addresses the causes of such accidents, from in-flight breakup to metal fatigue and combustion, and the lessons learned.”—Library Journal
2007 408 pp., 38 halftones, 183 line drawings 978-0-8018-8631-7 $33.00 hc e-book available
Physics
NucleusA Trip into the Heart of Mattersecond editionRAY MACKINTOSH, JIM AL-KHALILI, BJÖRN JONSON, and TERESA PEÑA
“In every lavishly illustrated page, every fasci-nating aside. . . the book demonstrates the central role of nuclear physics in our explora-tion of nature.”—Sesame
2012 144 pp., 130 color photos, 40 halftones 978-1-4214-0351-9 $35.00 hc
Time TravelA Writer’s Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time TravelPAUL J. NAHIN
with a new preface
“An exciting read covering every aspect of time travel.”—Australasian Science Maga-zine
2011 224 pp., 14 line drawings 978-1-4214-0082-2 $24.95 pb e-book available
Relativity for the Questioning MindDANIEL F. STYER
“Organized beautifully and written well, this is one of the clearest explanations of the traditional stumbling blocks to learning relativity.”—Don Lincoln, author of The Quantum Frontier
2011 200 pp., 1 halftone, 67 line drawings 978-0-8018-9760-3 $30.00 pb e-book available
The Science of Doctor WhoPAUL PARSONS
“This exploration of the long-running TV series delivers on its promise to answer the kinds of questions raised by the best of science fic-tion.”—Science News
2010 328 pp., 19 line drawings 978-0-8018-9560-9 $24.95 hc
Mere ThermodynamicsDON S. LEMONS
“Mere Thermodynamics is a good learning tool for students, and it’s an interesting and thought-provoking book for educators and pro-fessionals.”—American Journal of Physics
2008 224 pp., 55 line drawings 978-0-8018-9015-4 $33.00 pb e-book available
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MATHEMATICS
The Siddhāntasundara of JñānarājaAn English Translation with CommentaryTOKE LINDEGAARD KNUDSEN
The first English translation of this major work of classical Indian astronomy and mathematics.
2014 376 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-1442-3 $89.95 hc e-book available
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