Whitehead's magnum opus is as important as it is difficult. It is the only work in which his metaphysical ideas are stated systematically and completely, and his metaphysics are the heart of his philosophical system as a whole. Sherburne has rearranged the text in a way designed to lead the student logically and coherently through the intricacie...

This reference series is centred on analytic philosophy but also covers important aspects of the continental tradition and of non-Western philosophies. It offers a comprehensive survey of philosophy as a whole. The entries in each volume combine summarized information on terms and movements with critical personal essays contributed by leading fi...

Nearly everyone is fascinated with the unknown and the challenge of outer space. Is there life on Mars? What is a dwarf galaxy? Did an asteroid cause the extinction of the dinosaurs? The answers to these and 1,200 other questions can be found in The Handy Space Answer Book. Approximately 100 photos and illustrations. Size C. 400 pp. 15,000 print.

The completely revised Human Evolution Coloring Book Provides an authoritative, scientific background for understanding the origins of humanityIncludes new discoveries and information essential for students of anthropology, primatology, paleontology, comparative anatomy, and geneticsBrings together evidence from living primates, fossils, and mo...

At various times in the past 15 years, McPhee, accompanied by tectonicist Eldridge Moores, has made geological field trips across California. The result of their treks is a cross-section of the state in both human and geologic time, from the Sierra Nevadas to the Great Central Valley, from wine country to the fault lines.

Other volumes in the Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides, edited by M.D. Morris, P.E. Construction of and on Compacted Fills Edward J. Monahan Offers practical and useful information for all those involved in the planning, specifications, and execution of earthwork construction. Aimed at showing practitioners in this field, from the ar...

Written by two of the leading figures in statistics, this highly regarded volumethoroughly addresses the full range of required topics.

This test prep book includes two full-length practice tests with explanations for every answer. Detailed review chapters provide sample problems and solutions, as well as an overview of the test subjects. Designed to assess student's knowledge of engineering subjects ranging from chemistry to thermodynamics. A thorough preparation for students t...

Entire book and illustrative examples have been edited extensively, and several chapters repositioned. * Imperial units are used instead of SI units in many of the examples and problems, particularly those of a nonlinear nature that have strong implications for design, since the SI system has not been fully assimilated in practice.

Text discussing principles that link analytic techniques with scientific aims. New to this edition: infectious disease; and field, clinical, genetic, and nutrition epidemiology.

Using a design-oriented approach that addresses geotechnical, structural, and construction aspects of foundation engineering, this book explores practical methods of designing structural foundations, while emphasizing and explaining how and why foundations behave the way they do. It explains the theories and experimental data behind the design p...

Featuring case studies, new codes, and ANSI standards, the updated edition of this heavily illustrated book offers structural engineers, architects, and contractors authoritative information on all aspects of steel, concrete, and composite use in the design of tall buildings.The book emphasizes wind and seismic forces and lateral bracing. It als...

Ellis's research has taken him all over the world, from Nantucket to Patagonia. Now, with more than 450 of his own illustrations, he takes readers from A to Z (abalone to zooxanthelae) in this one unprecedented volume of the sea. of color paintings. 471 illustrations. From the Publisher Richard Ellis is currently recognized as the foremost paint...

Engineers must make decisions regarding the distribution of expensive resources in a manner that will be economically beneficial. This problem can be realistically formulated and logically analyzed with optimization theory. Using optimization theory, which is derived from a few simple geometric relations, an engineer can apply three-dimensional ...

Rogue adventurer and maverick archaeologist Childress takes the reader on unforgettable journeys in search of lost cities and ancient mysteries. Join him as he crosses deserts, mountains, and jungles in search of legendary cities, vast gold treasure, jungle pyramids, ancient seafarers, living dinosaurs, and solutions to the fantastic mysteries o...

The only book with three full-length, four-hour exams, plus twelve comprehensive reviews for the AM portion of the FE/EIT. Step-by-step explanations are presented. Knowledge of the first 90 semester credit hours of a typical engineering program is tested. Thorough reviews are provided for all areas tested on the FE, including the two new section...

The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Connecting puzzling clues scattered throughout the world, Hancock discovers compelling evidence of a technologically and culturally advanced civilization that was destroyed and obliterated from human memory. Four 8-page photo inserts.