Departmental Acquisitions: 0-1 http://www.yoursite.com/http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478557Description: This volume examines and recounts the history of the men and women whose discoveries and inventions at the end of the eighteenth century gave birth to the Romantic Age of Science. Notable among them are Joseph Banks, a botanist whose experiences in Tahiti were life-changing; William Herschel, the eccentric astronomer who (aided invaluably by his devoted sister, Caroline) discovered the planet Uranus; and Humphrey Davy, an intrepid chemist who conducted gas inhalation experiments on himself. These and others are depicted against the cultural tapestry of an age of idealism, which was both fueled and threatened by the advances of science.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478557http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453693Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453693http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458644Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458644http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454785Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454785http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=355722Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=355722http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456471Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456471http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454771Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454771http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458622Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458622http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456470Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456470http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454784Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454784http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453692Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453692http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476193Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476193http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479915Description: "Presenting the history of the cellular phone from its beginnings in the 1940s to the present, this book explains the fundamental concepts involved in wireless communication along with the ramifications of cellular technology on the economy"--P. 4 of cover.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479915http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458639Description: "Emphasizing basic mass and energy balance principles, Chemical and Energy Process Engineering prepares the next generation of process engineers through an exemplary survey of energy process engineering, basic thermodynamics, and the analysis of energy efficiency. By emphasizing the laws of thermodynamics and the law of mass/matter conservation, the author builds a strong foundation for performing industrial process engineering calculations. The book's systematic treatment applies these core principles on a macro-level scale, allowing for more manageable calculations."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458639http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455501Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455501http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457430Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457430http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454783Description: A collection of essays on the cosmos, written by an American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist, includes "Holy Wars," "Ends of the World," and "Hollywood Nights."http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454783http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456469Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456469http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455500Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455500http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478556Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478556http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477331Description: Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of today's research in physics, while beautifully explaining the problems that scientists are trying to solve. In so doing, he provides a unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477331http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455499Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455499http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=488242Description: "A lively and authoritative account of today's photovoltaic (PV) technology and its practical applications." "This book covers areas including:" "a brief history of PV and the current international scene;" "the scientific principles of solar cells including silicon and new thin-film varieties;" "PV modules and arrays;" "grid-connected PV, from home systems up to large power plants;" "the wide diversity of stand-alone PV systems, and;" "the economic and environmental aspects of solar electricity." "Key equations and numerical examples are fully discussed, providing essential theoretical background. The text is supported by copious illustrations and more than eighty inspiring full colour photographs from around the world that demonstrate PV's huge range of practical applications." "This book is aimed at a wide readership including professionals working in related areas, and students taking introductory courses in PV and renewable energy. Its style and level will also appeal to energy planners and decision makers, members of environmental organisations, and the increasing number of people interested in generating their own electricity from sunlight."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=488242http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454782Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454782http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455498Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455498http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455292Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455292http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455166Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455166http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458636Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458636http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457429Description: Scientists tell us we need to cut carbon emissions to forestall effects of global warming. Reducing fossil fuel use is the key, and energy experts are hard at work devising solutions to change the nation's energy sector to one that is clean and sustainable for the future. But what is this energy sector we have and how did it come about? This book tells this story, emphasizing that energy use has always been based on cultural factors as well as technology. It relates how coal, oil and natural gas built the nation from its beginning and created today's consumer culture. It continues with the rise of the electric utility industry and its influence on American society. Finally, it explores the 1970s, when America woke to conservation and efficiency, and the renewable energy industries were born. It concludes with a look at the future possibilities for community energy planning and current trends in sustainable energy policy.--From publisher description.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457429http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453691Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453691http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458635Description: "Energy Systems Engineering presents a systems approach to future energy needs. This guide explores the latest technology within each energy systems area, the benefits and liabilities of each, the challenges posed by changing energy supplies, the negative impacts from energy consumption, and the ways in which a portfolio of new technologies can address these problems." "Filled with over 200 detailed illustrations and tables, the book examines short-, medium-, and long-term energy options for the remainder of the twenty-first century. For each energy system, the authors provide equations and problems to help practitioners quantify the performance of the technology and better understand its potential."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458635http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454781Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454781http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454780Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454780http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455518Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455518http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455497Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455497http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453690Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453690http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478555Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478555http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458631Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458631http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458623Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458623http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476189Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476189http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457428Description: This textbook is for the next generation of nanotechnologists. It surveys the field's broad landscape, exploring the physical basics such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics as well as industrial concerns such as manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors then explore the vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various industrial sectors. --from publisher descriptionhttp://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457428http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456468Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456468http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476187Description: Along with Caltech physicist Mlodinow (The Drunkard's Walk), University of Cambridge cosmologist Hawking (A Brief History of Time) deftly mixes cutting-edge physics to answer three key questions-- Why is there something rather than nothing? Why do we exist? Why this particular set of laws and not some other?-- and explains that scientists are approaching what is called "M-theory," a collection of overlapping theories (including string theory) that fill in many (but not all) the blank spots in quantum physics. This collection is known as the "Grand Unified Field Theories."http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476187http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476186Description: "Covering all aspects of gravitation in a contemporary style, this advanced textbook is ideal for graduate students and researchers in all areas of theoretical physics." "The 'Foundations' section develops the formalism in six chapters, and uses it in the next four chapters to discuss four key applications-spherical spacetimes, black holes, gravitational waves and cosmology. The six chapters in the 'Frontiers' section describe cosmological perturbation theory, quantum fields in curved spacetime, and the Hamiltonian structure of general relativity, among several other advanced topics, some of which are covered in-depth for the first time in a textbook." "The modular structure of the book allows different sections to be combined to suit a variety of courses. More than 225 exercises are included to test and develop the reader's understanding. There are also over 30 projects to help readers make the transition from the book to their own original research."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476186http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457426Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457426http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=508336Description: "...What's inside? Detailed info on careers in energy, construction, transportation, and more-- plus interviews with individuals working in these fields ; The latest on two- and four- year schools with great green energy-related programs ; Informative and inspirational essays from those at the forefront of environmental organizations, green companies, and college training and sustainability efforts..."--P.[4] of cover.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=508336http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479660Description: This volume provides an overview of the social and environmental dimensions of our energy system, and the key organizations, policy tools, and technologies that can help shape a green energy economy. Each entry draws on scholarship from across numerous disciplines in the social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and engineering.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479660http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479272Description: The astronomer who inadvertently triggered the "demotion" of Pluto in his effort to officially recognize the solar system's tenth planet describes the ensuing debates and public outcry while revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his discovery.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=479272http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=491221Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=491221http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454778Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454778http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476200Description: "General relativity is now an essential part of undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, astrophysics and applied mathematics. This simple, user-friendly introduction to relativity is ideal for a first course in the subject. Beginning with a comprehensive but simple review of special relativity, the book creates a framework from which to launch the ideas of general relativity. After describing the basic theory, it moves on to describe important applications to astrophysics, black hole physics, and cosmology. Several worked examples, and numerous figures and images, help students appreciate the underlying concepts. There are also 180 exercises which test and develop students' understanding of the subject. The textbook presents all the necessary information and discussion for an elementary approach to relativity. Password-protected solutions to the exercises are available to instructors at www.cambridge.org/9780521735612"--Provided by publisher.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476200http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455496Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455496http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478554Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478554http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456786Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456786http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457422Description: "Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us on an intellectual adventure to prove that social networks, corporations, and living organisms are more similar than previously thought. A full understanding of network science will someday enhance our ability to design blue-chip businesses, stop the outbreak of deadly diseases, and influence the exchange of ideas and information. Engaging and authoritative, Linked provides an exciting glimpse into the next century of science and an urgent new perspective on our interconnected world. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457422http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456466Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456466http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456465Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456465http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456464Description: "Engineers' dreams and fossil energy replacement schemes can come true. Man has been tapping the energy of the sea to provide power for his industries for centuries. Tidal energy combined with that of waves and marine winds rank among those most successfully put to work. Large scale plants are capital intensive but smaller ones, particularly built in China, have proven profitable. Since the initiation of the St Malo project in France, similar projects have gone into active service where methods have been devised to cut down on costs, new types of turbines developed and cost competitiveness considerably improved. Tidal power has enormous potential. The book reviews recent progress in extracting power from the ocean, surveys the history of tidal power harnessing and updates a prior publication by the author."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456464http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457916Description: "This book reviews trends and efforts in web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instruction. This title on an emergent and vital area of education clearly demonstrates how to enrich the academic character and quality of web-based science instruction"--Provided by publisher.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457916http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458620Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458620http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477326Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477326http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456463Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456463http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454777Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454777http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478553Description: In this book, a leading scientist cuts through the controversy, presenting the facts about our energy needs, desires, and supplies and the environmental and human effects of obtaining and using energy. The author objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy.--[book jacket]http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478553http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=491042Description: "With The Powers That Be, Scott L. Montgomery cuts through the hype, alarmism, and confusion to give us a straightforward, informed account of where we are now, and a map of where we're going. Starting with the inescapable fact of our current dependence on fossil fuels - which supply 80% of all our energy needs today - Montgomery clearly and carefully lays out the many alternative energy options available, ranging from the familiar, like water and solar, to such nascent but promising sources as hydrogen and geothermal power. What is crucial, Montgomery explains, is understanding that our future will depend not on some single, wondrous breakthrough; instead, we should focus on developing a more diverse, adaptable energy future, one that draws on a variety of sources - and is thus less vulnerable to disruption or failure."--Pub. desc.-http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=491042http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458618Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458618http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456462Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456462http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476179Description: Describes the conflict between Einstein and Bohr over the nature of reality and the soul of science as the author discusses quantum theory -- "an idea that ignited the greatest intellectual debate of the twentieth century."http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=476179http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478552Description: "Since it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid conceptual foundation for students to build on, making this the most up-to-date and modern textbook on quantum field theory available." "This expanded edition features several additional chapters, as well as an entirely new section describing recent developments in quantum field theory such as gravitational waves, the helicity spinor formalism, on-shell gluon scattering, recursion relations for amplitudes with complex momenta, and the hidden connection between Yang-Mills theory and Einstein gravity. Zee also provides added exercises, explanations, and examples, as well as detailed appendices, solutions to selected exercises, and suggestions for further reading."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478552http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454770Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454770http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453689Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=453689http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458276Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458276http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458617Description: "Renewable Energy (RE) sources differ from conventional sources in that, generally they cannot be scheduled, they are much smaller than conventional power stations and are often connected to the electricity distribution system rather than the transmission system. The integration of such time variable 'distributed' or 'embedded' sources into electricity networks requires special consideration." "This text is designed to be intelligible to readers who have little previous knowledge of electrical engineering. The more analytical electrical aspects are relegated to an Appendix for readers who wish to gain a more in depth understanding. The book's flexible structure makes its accessible to the general engineer or scientists but also caters for readers with a non-scientific background. Economists, planners and environmental specialists will find parts of the book informative."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458617http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454776Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454776http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454768Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454768http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455495Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455495http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454769Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454769http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456461Description: "Given the near incomprehensible enormity of the universe, it appears almost inevitable that humankind will one day find a planet that appears to be much like Earth. This discovery will no doubt reignite the lure of interplanetary travel. Will we be up to the task? And, given our limited resources, biological constraints, and the general hostility of space, what shape should we expect such expeditions to take?" "In Robots in Space, Roger Launius and Howard McCurdy tackle these seemingly fanciful questions with rigorous scholarship and disciplined imagination, jumping comfortably among the worlds of rocketry, engineering, public policy, and science fantasy to expound upon the possibilities and improbabilities involved in trekking across the Milky Way and beyond. They survey the literature - fictional as well as academic studies; outline the progress of space programs in the United States and other nations; and assess the current state of affairs to offer a conclusion startling only to those who haven't spent time with Asimov, Heinlein, and Clarke: to traverse the cosmos, humans must embrace and entwine themselves with advanced robotic technologies."--BOOK JACKET.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456461http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455494Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455494http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478551Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=478551http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458275Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458275http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454775Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454775http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457933Description: Paul Dirac was among the great scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of the discoverers of quantum mechanics, one of Einstein's most admired colleagues, Dirac was in 1933 the youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize in physics. Based on previously undiscovered archives, this biography reveals the many facets of Dirac's brilliantly original mind as well as the spectacularly exciting era of scientific discovery in which he lived.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457933http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454767Description: "Collected here are Einstein's own writings on the Theory of Relativity, as well as his reflections on politics, religion, and the ultimate significance of his scientific discoveries"--Dust jacket.http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454767http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457427Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=457427http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458614Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458614http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458613Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458613http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477665Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477665http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455493Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=455493http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454774Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454774http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477584Description: In Two Billion Cars, transportation experts Daniel Sperling and Deborah Gordon provide a concise history of America's love affair with cars and an overview of the global oil and auto industries. America is still the leading emissions culprit, and what is especially worrying is that developing nations are becoming car-centric cultures as well. The authors explain how we arrived in this dangerous state, and also what we can do about it. Sperling and Gordon expose the roots of the problem-- the resistant auto-industry, dysfunctional oil markets, short-sighted government policies, and unmotivated consumers. They zero in on reforming our gas-guzzling culture, expanding the search for low-carbon fuels, environment-friendly innovations in transportation planning, and more. --from publisher descriptionhttp://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=477584http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454772Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454772http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454773Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=454773http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456460Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=456460http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458612Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458612http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458611Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458611http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458609Description: http://pilot.passhe.edu:8031/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?bbid=458609