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1	The Poincare Conjecture: In Search of the Shape of the Universe more books like this by Donal O'Shea add to wishlist In telling this vibrant story, O'Shea makes accessible to general readers for the first time the meaning of the conjecture, and brings alive the field of mathematics and the achievements of generations of mathematicians. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $4.81! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces more books like this by Manfredo P Do Carmo add to wishlist This volume covers local as well as global differential geometry of curves and surfaces. Makes extensive use of elementary linear algebra - with emphasis on basic geometrical facts rather than on machinery or random details. Stresses the basic ideas of differential geometry - regular surfaces, the Gauss map, covariant derivatives. ... see all copies from $47.05! new only from $65.49! \| first editions
3	Surface Design for Ceramics more books like this by Maureen Elizabeth Mills add to wishlist For ceramicists of any level, surface design is an essential skill for creating beautiful work. And this comprehensive and invaluable studio reference captures all the popular techniques available for embellishing clay. A wealth of practical information and detailed images lead you through every phase of the process - from the wet and leather-hard ... see all copies from $16.61! new only from $16.61! \| SVS
4	Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces more books like this by Jo Connell add to wishlist More than 70 techniques for beautifying ceramic pieces are clearly described with detailed, step-by -- step instructions in this inspiring book. Readers will learn how to add color, texture, and pattern with techniques like post-firing, multiple firings, and decorative processes used at the biscuit stage. More than 300 full-color photos illustrate ... see all copies from $19.75! new only from $23.49!
5	Hiding more books like this by Mark Taylor, Jack Miles (Foreword by) add to wishlist The age of information, media and virtuality is transforming many aspects of human experience. This is an investigation of the postmodern world which critically examines a wide range of contemporary cultural practices. The postmodern world, Taylor argues, is a world of surfaces, and the postmodern condition is one of "profound superficiality". For ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.11! \| first editions
6	Modern Techniques of Surface Science more books like this by D P Woodruff add to wishlist This is a fully revised and expanded edition of a very successful and widely used book. It describes the physical basis of all the principal, and most of the more specialised, techniques currently employed in the study of well-characterised solid surfaces. The coverage of each technique, illustrated with selected examples, is underpinned by ... see all copies from $61.19! new only from $85.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Physics at surfaces more books like this by Zangwill add to wishlist Physics at Surfaces is a unique graduate-level introduction to the physics and chemical physics of solid surfaces, and atoms and molecules that interact with solid surfaces. A subject of keen scientific inquiry since the last century, surface physics emerged as an independent discipline only in the late 1960s as a result of the development of ... see all copies from $8.82! new only from $45.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Surfaces: Visual Research for Artists and Designers more books like this by Judy A Juracek add to wishlist Looking for images of architectural materials? see all copies from $56.97! new only from $56.97! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Shape of Space: How to Visualize Surfaces and Three-Dimensional Manifolds more books like this by Jeffrey Weeks add to wishlist see all copies from $7.76! new only from $41.00! \| first editions
10	Semiconductor Growth, Surfaces and Interfaces more books like this by G J Davies (Editor), R H Williams (Editor) add to wishlist Several diverse but related topics concerned with semiconductor growth are brought together here, for the first time in a single text. Those studying semiconductor growth from any perspective will find this book invaluable and it will be essential reading for all in the semiconductor industry, whether in applications or in manufacturing. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $167.07! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	New Perspectives on Human Sacrifice and Ritual Body Treatments in Ancient Maya Society more books like this by Vera Tiesler (Editor), Andrea Cucina (Editor) add to wishlist The central goal of this book is to contribute to the timely discussion and understanding of Maya sacrifice and related posthumous body manipulation. Most school children in the US learn about the Maya and their practices based on their cultural and religious beliefs in their Social Studies classes. But a number of new sites have been discovered, ... see all copies from $27.95! new only from $27.96! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Is It Rough? is It Smooth? is It Shiny? more books like this by Tana Hoban (Illustrator) add to wishlist Color photographs without text introduce objects of many different textures, such as pretzels, foil, hay, mud, kitten, and bubbles. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.76! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Skin: Surface, Substance + Design more books like this by Lupton Ellen, Jennifer Tobias, Alicia Imperiale add to wishlist Ellen Lupton, with essays by Jennifer Tobias, Alicia Imperiale, Grace Jeffers, Available now in a paperback edition, "Skin: Surface, Substance, and Design" contains a new preface by Ellen Lupton, describing products and projects that have been produced since the book's initial publication. "Skin" presents products, furniture, fashion, architecture ... see all copies from $4.22! new only from $4.90! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Concept of a Riemann Surface more books like this by Hermann Weyl, Gerald R MacLane (Translator) add to wishlist This classic on the general history of functions was written by one of the 20th century's best-known mathematicians. Weyl combined function theory and geometry in this high-level landmark work, forming a new branch of mathematics and the basis of the modern approach to analysis, geometry, and topology. 1955 edition. see all copies from $7.02! new only from $7.02! \| SVS
15 view cover	Planetary Landscapes more books like this by Ronald Greeley add to wishlist This introductory text concentrates on the surface features of the planets and satellites of our Solar System. The author first discusses the primary processes that shape our planet and then goes on to the geomorphology of the objects in the Solar System for which data are available from space missions like Voyager. The second edition includes new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.96! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Contact Mechanics more books like this by K L Johnson add to wishlist This treatise is concerned with the stresses and deformation of solid bodies in contact with each other, along curved surfaces which touch initially at a point or along a line. Examples are a railway wheel and rail, or a pair of gear wheel teeth. Professor Johnson first reviews the development of the theory of contact stresses since the problem ... see all copies from $67.30! new only from $67.30! \| SVS
17 view cover	Space-Filling Curves more books like this by Hans Sagan add to wishlist The subject of space-filling curves has generated a great deal of interest in the 100 years since the first such curve was discovered by Peano. Cantor, Hilbert, Moore, Knopp, Lebesgue, and Polya are among the prominent mathematicians who have contributed to the field. However, there have been no comprehensive treatments of the subject since ... see all copies from $49.75! new only from $67.71! \| SVS
18	Surface and Colloid Science more books like this by Egon Matijevic (Editor) add to wishlist Taking a critical approach toward novel colloid systems and phenomena, this series provides both the historical development and a digest of recent advances. The current volume focuses on solutions containing surfactants and polymers, with special emphasis on micelle formation and microemulsions. see all copies from $8.76!
19 view cover	Practical Drainage for Golf, Sportsturf and Horticulture more books like this by Keith McIntyre, Bent Jakobsen (Editor) add to wishlist Practical Drainage is easy to read and presented in a non-technical style generously supported with helpful illustrations. There are three key messages in this book: water moves sideways only slowly through soil—leading to a detailed description of how drains work; the how-and-why of perched water table methods of construction; and sands ... see all copies from $29.43! new only from $69.81! \| SVS
20 view cover	Response Surface Methodology: Process and Product Optimization Using Designed Experiments more books like this by Raymond H Myers, Douglas C Montgomery, Christine M Anderson-Cook add to wishlist Praise for the Second Edition: 'This book [is for] anyone who would like a good, solid understanding of response surface methodology. The book is easy to read, easy to understand, and very applicable. The examples are excellent and facilitate learning of the concepts and methods'. - "Journal of Quality Technology". Complete with updates that ... see all copies from $64.49! new only from $64.49! \| SVS
21 view cover	Algebraic Curves and Riemann Surfaces more books like this by Rick Miranda add to wishlist In this book, Miranda takes the approach that algebraic curves are best encountered for the first time over the complex numbers, where the reader's classical intuition about surfaces, integration, and other concepts can be brought into play. Therefore, many examples of algebraic curves are presented in the first chapters. In this way, the book ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $64.40!
22 view cover	Surface Science: Foundations of Catalysis and Nanoscience more books like this by Kurt Kolasinski add to wishlist Surface Chemistry is an essential and developing area of physical chemistry and one that has become increasingly multidisciplinary. Surface Science: Foundations of Catalysis and Nanoscience offers a comprehensive, modern introduction to the subject, taking a truly pedagogical approach. This text will provide the reader with a well-rounded ... see all copies from $20.50! new only from $43.98! \| SVS
23 view cover	Conformal Mapping on Riemann Surfaces more books like this by Harvey Cohn add to wishlist Lucid, insightful book presents ideal coverage of subject. 334 exercises make book perfect for self-study. 55 figures. see all copies from $11.95! new only from $78.00!
24 view cover	Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering: Physics and Applications more books like this by Katrin Kneipp add to wishlist Almost 30 years after the first reports on surface-enhanced Raman signals, the phenomenon of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is now well established. Yet, explaining the enhancement of a spectroscopic signal by fourteen orders of magnitude continues to attract the attention of physicists and chemists alike. And, at the same time and ... see all copies from $274.43! new only from $274.43!
25 view cover	Handbook of Surface and Interface Analysis: Methods for Problem-Solving more books like this by John C Riviere (Editor), Sverre Myhra (Editor) add to wishlist The "Handbook of Surface and Interface Analysis: Methods for Problem-Solving" describes the physical basis and technical implementation of the most commonly used techniques for materials characterization. Providing an overview of the benefits and limitations for each methodology, this second edition features five brand new chapters that address ... see all copies from $14.88! new only from $47.13! \| first editions \| SVS

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