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  • Asteroseismology

    by C. Aerts, J. Christensen-Dalsgaard, D. W. Kurtz ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Understanding the stars is the bedrock of modern astrophysics. Stars are the source of life. The chemical enrichment of our Milky Way and of the Universe withallelementsheavierthanlithiumoriginatesintheinteriorsofstars.Stars arethe tracersofthe dynamics ofthe Universe,gravitationallyimplying much more than meets the eye. Stars ionize the interstellar medium and re-ionized the early intergalactic ... Read more

    $170.99 USD

  • Quantum-Like Models for Information Retrieval and Decision-Making

    Edited by Diederik Aerts, Andrei Khrennikov, Massimo Melucci, Bourama Toni ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    Recent years have been characterized by tremendous advances in quantum information and communication, both theoretically and experimentally. In addition, mathematical methods of quantum information and quantum probability have begun spreading to other areas of research, beyond physics. One exciting new possibility involves applying these methods to information science and computer science (without ... Read more

    $134.09 USD

  • Bigger Than a Dream

    by Jef Aerts ...
    Illustrated by Marit Törnqvist ...
    People fear death. We don't know how to talk about it, especially to children, and we're afraid to bring it up for fear of making people sadder.Yet children, especially, have questions, and this incredibly gentle and surprisingly light story is full of both comfort and vividly imagined "answers." The first one gives the book its title: A boy hears the voice of his sister calling him one day, a ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Blue Wings

    by Jef Aerts ...
    Translated by Laura Watkinson ...
    Two brothers bound together by affection and responsibility. Jadran is five years older than Josh and huge enough to be nicknamed Giant. Josh is younger, and smaller; but his sweet and stubborn brother thinks in a way that would be more typical of a small child. They are both dealing with changes to their newly blended, Muslim family. So Josh looks after Jadran and they both adjust. When the ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Einstein Meets Magritte: An Interdisciplinary Reflection

    The White Book of “Einstein Meets Magritte”

    Edited by Jan Broekaert, Ernest Mathijs, Diederik Aerts ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    Einstein Meets Magritte: An Interdisciplinary Reflection presents insights of the renowned key speakers of the interdisciplinary Einstein meets Magritte conference (1995, Brussels Free University). The contributions elaborate on fundamental questions of science, with regard to the contemporary world, and push beyond the borders of traditional approaches. All of the articles in this volume address ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Topics in Modelling of Clustered Data

    Edited by Marc Aerts, Geert Molenberghs, Louise M. Ryan, Helena Geys ...
    Many methods for analyzing clustered data exist, all with advantages and limitations in particular applications. Compiled from the contributions of leading specialists in the field, Topics in Modelling of Clustered Data describes the tools and techniques for modelling the clustered data often encountered in medical, biological, environmental, and s ... Read more

    $94.99 USD

  • The Ideal of Parliament in Europe since 1800

    Edited by Remieg Aerts, Carla van Baalen, Henk te Velde, Margit van der Steen, Marie-Luise Recker ...
    Series series History (R0)
    This edited collection explores the perceptions and memories of parliamentarianism across Europe, examining the complex ideal of parliament since 1800. Parliament has become the key institution in modern democracy, and the chapters present the evolution of the ideal of parliamentary representation and government, and discuss the reception and value of parliament as an institution. It is considered ... Read more

    $134.99 USD

  • World Views and the Problem of Synthesis

    The Yellow Book of “Einstein Meets Magritte”

    Edited by J. van der Veken, Hubert Van Belle, Diederik Aerts ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This book considers philosophy to be more than mere reflection. Through philosophy, humankind can give meaning to the world. In part, this book re-evaluates the philosophy of Leo Apostel, who dedicated his life to the investigation of the use of philosophy in everyday life. But it is also a presentation of international research carried out along the lines of the worldviews project. The ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • Climate Adaptation and Flood Risk in Coastal Cities

    Edited by Jeroen Aerts, Wouter Botzen, Malcolm Bowman, Philip Ward, Piet Dircke ...
    Series series Earthscan Climate
    This book presents climate adaptation and flood risk problems and solutions in coastal cities � including an independent investigation of adaptation paths and problems in Rotterdam, New York and Jakarta. The comparison draws out lessons that each city can learn from the others.While the main focus is on coastal flooding, cities are also affected by climate change in other ways, including impacts ... Read more

    $224.99 USD

  • A World In Transition: Humankind and Nature

    The Green Book of “Einstein Meets Magritte”

    Edited by Diederik Aerts, Jan Broekaert, Willy Weyns ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    A World in Transition, Humankind and Nature is appropriately entitled after its aim for an intrinsic property of reality: change.Of major concern, in this era of transformation, is the extensive and profound interaction of humankind with nature. The global-scale social and technological project of humankind definitely involves a myriad of changes of the ecosphere. This book develops, from the call ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • Drunk on Capitalism. An Interdisciplinary Reflection on Market Economy, Art and Science

    Edited by Robrecht Vanderbeeken, Frederik Le Roy, Christel Stalpaert, Diederik AERTS ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    The book presents an interdisciplinary collection of analyses that discuss the impact of market economy on our culture in the post-Berlin Wall era. It contains two parts. The first focuses on the commercialisation of science and education. The second elaborates on the multiple and diverse relation between art and capital. ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Heathlands

    Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment

    Edited by R. Aerts, G.W. Heil ...
    Series Book 20 - Geobotany
    Increased atmospheric nitrogen deposition and changes in the management of heathlands have caused a significant change in the species composition of the NW-European heathlands. This change from ericaceous towards gramineous dominance is analysed in detail in Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment. Special emphasis is put on the effects of increased atmospheric nutrient input ... Read more

    $143.99 USD