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Light and Life: An Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

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Light and Life: An Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

by Michael Gross

About this title: Light, more than any other physical phenomenon, lies at the heart of almost every aspect of life. To give just one example: photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into usable energy, creates the calories that sustain you, the oxygen you breathe, even the ozone layer that protects you from dangerous radiation.
Biochemist Michael Gross takes us on a fascinating, far reaching exploration of light and life, ranging from the big bang to the impact of a single photon on the human retina. Light and Life ranges from the formation of the solar system and the conditions that allowed life to arise ... read more

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Binding: Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 2003-06-18 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, New York, NY, U.S.A. Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: Fine in Very Good dust jacket; Slight curling to edges of dustjacket. 0198564805. 0.76 x 8.72 x 6.32 Inches. read more

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 2003-06-18 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hard Cover Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Ships from MA, USA

Edition: First Edition Binding: Cloth Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New in New jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. Cloth binding, 161 pp. Light, more than any other physical phenomenon, lies at the heart of almost every aspect of life. To give just one example: photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into usable energy, creates the calories that sustain you, the oxygen you breathe, even the ozone layer that protects you from dangerous radiation. Biochemist Michael Gross takes us on a fascinating, far reaching exploration of light and ... read more

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Light and Life new book

Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Cloth Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New in New jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. Cloth binding, 161 pp. Light, more than any other physical phenomenon, lies at the heart of almost every aspect of life. To give just one example: photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into usable energy, creates the calories that sustain you, the oxygen you breathe, even the ozone layer that protects you from dangerous radiation. Biochemist Michael Gross takes us on a fascinating, far reaching exploration of light and ... read more

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Light and Life new book

Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Cloth Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New in New jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition, first printing. Cloth binding, 161 pp. Light, more than any other physical phenomenon, lies at the heart of almost every aspect of life. To give just one example: photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into usable energy, creates the calories that sustain you, the oxygen you breathe, even the ozone layer that protects you from dangerous radiation. Biochemist Michael Gross takes us on a fascinating, far reaching exploration of light and ... read more

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, UNITED STATES Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 216 X 138mm. 174 pgs. In 'Light and Life', Michael Gross explores six major aspects of the complex and fascinating interplay between light and life, ranging from the mythical role of the Sun in ancient cultures to the latest advances. read more

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New Paperback, 161 pages. Oxford University Press (2003) read more

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Light and Life

by Michael Gross

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Hard Cover Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A. Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 0198564805 Over 40 years, the paper has aged. read more

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Light and Life

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press., London Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life: an Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

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Light and Life: an Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

by Gross, Michael

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Light & Life: an Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

by Gross, Michael

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford Date Published: 2002 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

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Light and Life: An Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

by Gross, Michael

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Edition: First edition. Illustrated. Binding: Hard cover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 161 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover in dust jacket, Fine/Fine Condition (Brand new book! ), 161 pages, (L2). read more

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Light and Life: An Engrossing Exploration of Biological Clocks, Ancient Sun-Gods, and Creatures That Glow in the Dark

by Gross, Michael

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Ships from IL, USA

Edition: First edition. Illustrated. Binding: Hard cover Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 2003 ISBN-13: 9780198564805 ISBN: 0198564805

Description: New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 161 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover in dust jacket, Fine/Fine Condition (Brand new book! ), 161 pages, (L2). read more

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Light and Life

by Gross, Michael