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1	We Almost Lost Detroit more books like this by John G Fuller add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Brighter than a thousand suns : a personal history of the atomic scientists more books like this by Robert Jungk add to wishlist An account of the remarkable scientists who discovered that nuclear fission was possible and then became concerned about its implications. Index. Translated by James Cleugh. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.53! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Nuclear Reactor Engineering more books like this by Samuel Glasstone add to wishlist Economic and regulatory pressures have yielded considerable progress in the science and technology of nuclear reactor design. This practical reference in the field has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest engineering and operational developments and the likely course of future trends. All the basics of nuclear power technology ... see all copies from $17.98!
4	Nuclear Principles in Engineering more books like this by Tatjana Jevremovic add to wishlist Nuclear engineering plays an important role in various industrial, health care, and energy processes. Modern physics has generated its fundamental principles. A growing number of students and practicing engineers need updated material to access the technical language and content of nuclear principles. "Nuclear Principles in Engineering, Second ... see all copies from $42.19! new only from $42.19! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Atomic Energy for Military Purposes more books like this by Henry De Wolf Smyth add to wishlist An exploration of how atomic energy was deployed for military purposes, this text traces the administrative history of the topic and the problems and issues faced as the project became a reality. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $21.29! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Electron and Nuclear Counters - Theory and Use more books like this by Serge A Korff add to wishlist Text extracted from opening pages of book: Electron and Nuclear Counters THEORY and USE BY SERGE A. KORFF, M. A., PH. D. Professor of Physics and Supervisor of Physics Research College of Engineering, New York University FOURTH PRINTING D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, INC. TORONTO NEW YORK LONDON NEW YORK D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 250 Fourth Avenue, ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $29.72! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Art of Chinese Poetry more books like this by James J Y Liu add to wishlist This concise introduction to Chinese poetry serves as a primer for English-speakers eager to expand their understanding and enjoyment of Chinese culture. James J. Y. Liu first examines the Chinese language as a medium of poetic expression and, contrary to the usual focus on the visual qualities of Chinese script, emphasizes the auditory effects of ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $17.77! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Nuclear Energy Now: Why the Time Has Come for the World's Most Misunderstood Energy Source more books like this by Alan M Herbst, George W Hopley add to wishlist This work presents a timely and thought provoking solution to the world's energy shortfall. The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming are forcing us to consider alternatives. In this measured and knowledgeable book, energy experts Alan Herbst and George ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
9	Atomic energy for military purposes; the official report on the development of the atomic bomb under the auspices of the United States government, 1940-1945 more books like this by Henry De Wolf Smyth add to wishlist see all copies from $3.75! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Terrestrial Energy: How Nuclear Energy Will Lead the Green Revolution and End America's Energy Odyssey more books like this by William Tucker add to wishlist see all copies from $20.30! new only from $20.30! \| SVS
11	Nuclear choices a citizen's guide to nuclear technology more books like this by Wolfson add to wishlist "Nuclear Choices" aims to provide students who have no particular background in science with a sense of the many issues surrounding nuclear power, nuclear weapons, nuclear medicine, and other uses of technology. The text is designed for subsidiary courses on nuclear issues. Throughout the book, technological questions are integrated with their ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Out of Order more books like this by Thomas E Patterson add to wishlist In a pointed and perceptive examination of how Americans elect their presidents, political scientist Patterson shows how, in the last 30 years, the media has replaced the political party as chief intermediary between voter and candidate. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.44! \| first editions
13	Physical Theory of Neutron Chain Reactors more books like this by Alvin M Weinberg, Eugene P Wigner add to wishlist see all copies from $25.00! first editions
14	Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering more books like this by J Kenneth Shultis, Richard E Faw add to wishlist "Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering" provides an ideal introduction to the subject. The first half of the text reviews the important results of 'modern' physics and introduces the fundamentals of nuclear science. The second half introduces the theory of nuclear reactors and its application in electrical power production and propulsion ... see all copies from $58.99! new only from $94.93! \| first editions \| SVS
15	Time bomb : understanding the threat of nuclear power more books like this by Corinne Browne, Robert L. Munroe add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
16	Inside the atom more books like this by Isaac Asimov add to wishlist Discusses in detail the structure and behavior of the atom and its present and future uses, especially in light of the world's energy crisis. see all copies from $2.00!
17	Renewable Energy: Sources for Fuels and Electricity more books like this by Thomas B Johansson (Editor), Robert H Williams (Editor), Laurie Burnham (Editor) add to wishlist Overall performance, cost, market potential, and environmental impact are assessed for fuels and electricity derived from hydroelectric, wind, photovoltaics, solar-thermal, geothermal, ocean and biomass energy sources. In addition, practical and specific recommendations for promoting the adoption of renewables on a broad scale are presented and ... see all copies from $50.71! new only from $88.50! \| SVS
18 view cover	Introduction to nuclear reactor theory more books like this by John R LaMarsh add to wishlist see all copies from $78.83! new only from $115.87!
19	Nuclear Power, Both Sides: The Best Arguments for and Against the Most Controversial Technology more books like this by Michio Kaku add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20 view cover	Blessed Assurance: At Home with the Bomb in Amarillo, Texas more books like this by A G Mojtabai add to wishlist This text studies America and its habits of nuclear accommodation through the city of Amarillo, the home of Pantex - the final assembly plant for all nuclear weapons in the USA. It provides narratives from the people working at Pantex or living in Amarillo, which reveal their hopes and fears. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Unfinished Twentieth Century: The Crisis of Arms Control more books like this by Jonathan Schell add to wishlist Jonathan Schell suggests that the essential story of the twentieth century was the gigantic development of humankind's capacity for self-destruction, with the rise in many forms of policies of extermination. The author examines the legacy this leaves for the new millennium: the crisis of nuclear arms control that has arisen with the unravelling of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction: The First Fifty Years more books like this by American Nuclear Society add to wishlist Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, this book discusses in clearly written language the events that led up to that historical event, the scientific basis for nuclear energy and its various peaceful applications (power, industrial uses, medicine), the development of nuclear power worldwide, and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Beyond Engineering more books like this by Robert Pool add to wishlist We have long recognized technology as a driving force behind much historical and cultural change. The invention of the printing press initiated the Reformation. The development of the compass ushered in the Age of Exploration and the discovery of the New World. The cotton gin created the conditions that led to the Civil War. Now, in "Beyond ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.77! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Nuclear energy an introduction to the concepts, systems and applications of nuclear processes more books like this by Murray add to wishlist This expanded, revised, and updated fourth edition of "Nuclear Energy", maintains the tradition of providing clear and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the subject, with emphasis on the explanation of trends and developments. As in earlier editions. the book is divided into three parts that achieve a natural flow of ideas: Basic Concepts: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.95! \| first editions
25 view cover	Commercial Nuclear Power: Assuring Safety for the Future more books like this by Charles B Ramsey, Mohammed Modarres add to wishlist Describes the role that nuclear power could play as a viable option in meeting future electrical energy needs. Describes nuclear plant operating practices and the regulatory oversight process that assures safety. Addresses significant accidental occurrences and describes how future accidents can be avoided through the application of the latest ... see all copies from $21.07! new only from $23.99! \| SVS

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