Mcwilliams j a (5 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. Hardcover edition. (physics, science, cosmology) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No. 1249 Vol. 209, July 1972. 138 + pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text.

Zustand: NEW. 368, 400 col illus. . HB. NEW. . A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birds There are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, What Is a Bird? explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology. It features hundreds of color illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. A must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life. An absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birds Integrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior Features a wealth of color photographs and explanatory figures Uses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visible Provides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation. [9780691200163].…

Hardcover. Zustand: VERY GOOD. 143pp. Rebound in burgundy buckram, two owner's signatures to title page, just a few marginal checks, otherwise entirely clean and sound with no wear to the binding. Quite scarce in trade.

Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near fine. First Edition. 8vo, 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches (186 x 133 mm); x, 243 pp. Maroon cloth binding with gilt title on front and spine; edges very lightly rubbed. Original dust jacket printed in black ink on buff paper with some minor chips and a 1/2 inch tear to head of lower panel. Pages clean and evenly toned, fore-edge of the text block has deckled edges, binding is square. Ink inscription to front free endpaper. An introductory study of the structure and origin of the universe, written from a mid-20th century scientific perspective. James A. McWilliams, S.J. (1882-1965) was a Jesuit priest, philosopher, and author, recognized for his work in cosmology and philosophy, often in the context of Aristotelian-Thomistic traditions. In this work he explains the development of modern cosmological thought - from classical astronomy through relativity and expanding-universe models - in language accessible to non-specialists. In particular he focuses on how scientific accounts of the universe's origin relate to philosophical reasoning and Christian theology, arguing that modern cosmology and religious belief need not be in conflict.…