JHUP Books in Science and Math 2015

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Contents Bestselling Textbooks

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Wildlife Management and Conservation

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General Interest

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Paleontology and Evolution

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Ichthyology and Herpetology 10 Physics 13 Mathematics 15

Mammalogy 7

Books in Science and Math 2015

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS

BESTSELLING TEXTBOOKS New Mammalogy Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology fourth edition GEORGE A. FELDHAMER, LEE C. DRICKAMER, STEPHEN H. VESSEY, JOSEPH F. MERRITT, and CAREY KRAJEWSKI

“This attractive book will be welcome to those seeking a wellwritten, current text to use in their mammalogy courses . . .

It is logically organized, clearly written, well referenced, and nicely illustrated.”—Journal of Mammalogy 2015 768 pp., 235 halftones, 371 line drawings 978-1-4214-1588-8 $110.00 hc e-book available

Elements of Physical Hydrology second edition GEORGE M. HORNBERGER, PATRICIA L. WIBERG, JEFFREY P. RAFFENSPERGER, and PAOLO D’ODORICO

The most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike.

2014 392 pp., 156 line drawings 978-1-4214-1373-0 $74.95 hc e-book available

Matrix Computations fourth edition GENE H. GOLUB and CHARLES F. VAN LOAN

A comprehensive treatment of numerical linear algebra from the standpoint of both theory and practice.

2012 784 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-0794-4 $70.00 hc e-book available

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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

Published in association with The Wildlife Society

Wildlife in Airport Environments Preventing Animal–Aircraft Collisions through Science-Based Management

New

Travis L. DeVault Bradley F. Blackwell & Jerrold L. Belant

Wildlife Habitat Conservation Concepts, Challenges, and Solutions

Roads and Ecological Infrastructure Concepts and Applications for Small Animals

edited by MICHAEL L. MORRISON and HEATHER A. MATHEWSON

edited by KIMBERLY M. ANDREWS, PRIYA NANJAPPA, and SETH P. D. RILEY

A practical guide that explains how we can design roads that are compatible with populations of small wildlife.

2015 304 pp., 62 halftones, 33 line drawings 978-1-4214-1639-7 $75.00 hc e-book available

The first rigorous attempt to standardize the conceptual definition of wildlife habitat.

2015 200 pp., 1 halftone, 11 line drawings 978-1-4214-1610-6 $75.00 hc e-book available

Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation

Wildlife in Airport Environments Preventing Animal–Aircraft Collisions through Science-Based Management

edited by PAUL R.

edited by TRAVIS L. DEVAULT,

KRAUSMAN

BRADLEY F. BLACKWELL,

and BRUCE D. LEOPOLD

and JERROLD L. BELANT

“The authors did an outstanding job in collecting, analyzing, and organizing current best management practices for aviation wildlife management.”—Animal Behaviour 2013 200 pp., 53 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-1082-1 $75.00 hc

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“Sure to become a common text among wildlife students and professionals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management 2013 696 pp., 2 halftones 978-1-4214-0818-7 $50.00 hc

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Wildlife Management and Conservation Contemporary Principles and Practices

Wildlife Damage Management Prevention, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution

edited by PAUL R. KRAUSMAN

RUSSELL F. REIDINGER, JR., and JAMES E. MILLER

and JAMES W. CAIN III

“An excellent overview of the wildlife profession for students. . . [and] detailed enough to be of value to professionals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management 2013 360 pp.

2 color illus., 46 b&w illus., 64 line drawings 978-1-4214-0986-3 $99.50 hc e-book available

A complete guide to preventing and resolving problems associated with wildlife-human interactions.

2013 256 pp.

22 halftones, 27 line drawings 978-1-4214-0944-3 $85.00 hc e-book available

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GENERAL INTEREST New The Annihilation of Nature Human Extinction of Birds and Mammals GERARDO CEBALLOS, ANNE H. EHRLICH, and PAUL R. EHRLICH

“A gorgeously illustrated book on a riveting subject: the charismatic bird and mammal species that we have already lost or are at risk of losing, the reasons for their demise, and what we can do to minimize our future losses.”—Jared Diamond, author of Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed 2015 208 pp., 83 color photos 978-1-4214-1718-9 $29.95 hc e-book available

The Science of Mom A Research-Based Guide to Your Baby’s First Year ALICE CALLAHAN, PHD

“Finally, someone has brought some science—and some sense— to the mommy wars. Should be required reading for all new (and old) parents.”—Emily Oster, author of Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—And What You Really Need to Know 2015 304 pp., 1 b&w photo, 1 line drawing, 7 charts 978-1-4214-1732-5 $19.95 pb e-book available

Slap Shot Science A Curious Fan’s Guide to Hockey ALAIN HACHÉ

A fast-paced look at the fascinating science that explains the game of hockey.

2015 288 pp., 20 b&w photos, 46 line drawings 978-1-4214-1792-9 $28.95 pb e-book available

Immunity WILLIAM E. PAUL, MD

A leading figure in immunology takes readers inside the remarkably powerful human immune system.

2015 256 pp., 14 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1801-8 $29.95 hc e-book available

Exploration and Engineering The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Quest for Mars ERIK M. CONWAY

“A great book for everyone seriously interested in the struggles and achievements of JPL as NASA’s centre for Mars exploration.”—Sky at Night New Series in NASA History 2015 416 pp., 11 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1604-5 $34.95 hc e-book available

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General Interest Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City LESLIE DAY

illustrated by Trudy Smoke photographs by Beth Bergman foreword by Don Riepe New York City’s favorite naturalist is back with a guided tour of the Big Apple that unveils the beautiful birds living in its midst.

2015 384 pp., 354 color photos, 61 color plates 978-1-4214-1618-2 $24.95 pb e-book available

Constitutional Calculus The Math of Justice and the Myth of Common Sense JEFF SUZUKI

“A breath of fresh air. It was a reaffirmation that mathematics should be used more often to make general public policy.”—MAA Reviews 2015 296 pp., 7 line drawings, 1 map 978-1-4214-1595-6 $34.95 hc e-book available

Science Unshackled How Obscure, Abstract, Seemingly Useless Scientific Research Turned Out to Be the Basis for Modern Life

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America revised and updated 2-volume set

C. RENÉE JAMES

“An inspiring, eye-opening journey.”— Astronomy

GUY BALDASSARRE

A Wildlife Management Institute Book “Whether you’re a duck hunter, a decoy collector, or just enamored with the world of waterfowl, Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America is the ultimate reference.”—Garden & Gun 2014 1,088 pp.

144 color photos, 138 color illus., 50 maps 978-1-4214-0751-7 $69.95 hc e-book available

An Equation for Every Occasion Fifty-Two Formulas and Why They Matter JOHN M. HENSHAW

2014 216 pp.

978-1-4214-1500-0 $24.95 hc

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Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C. HOWARD YOUTH

illustrated by Mark A. Klingler photographs by Robert E. Mumford, Jr. foreword by Kirk Johnson A field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the nation’s capital.

2014 400 pp.

91 color photos, 13 maps, 100 color plates 978-1-4214-1204-7 $24.95 pb e-book available

A little math, a bit of history, and a dose of storytelling combine to reveal the importance of equations in everyday life.

2014 200 pp.

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General Interest

Penguins The Animal Answer Guide GERALD L. KOOYMAN and WAYNE LYNCH

Kooyman has studied penguins for decades and Lynch’s photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their combined effort is an engaging book that answers every penguin question you’ve ever had.

The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist 2013 184 pp., 39 color photos, 73 halftones 978-1-4214-1051-7 $26.95 pb e-book available

Alien Universe Extraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the Cosmos DON LINCOLN

“A clear and clear-sighted look at Aliens by a man who would be delighted if one day they appeared.”—Publishers Weekly 2013 208 pp., 23 b&w photos, 13 line drawings 978-1-4214-1072-2 $29.95 hc e-book available

The Housing Bomb Why Our Addiction to Houses Is Destroying the Environment and Threatening Our Society M. NILS PETERSON, TARLA RAI PETERSON, and JIANGUO LIU

“In this compelling book we are shown the destructive folly of humanity’s insatiable appetite for bigger and bigger homes.”—Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb 2013 224 pp., 1 b&w photo, 17 line drawings 978-1-4214-1065-4 $29.95 hc e-book available

The Science of Ocean Waves Ripples, Tsunamis, and Stormy Seas J. B. ZIRKER

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice “A comprehensive and up-to-date account of a familiar phenomenon whose complexity is hardly appreciated by nonscientists . . . truly a remarkable achievement.”—Physics Today 2013 264 pp., 49 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-1078-4 $39.95 hc

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The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants Easy to Pick, Easy to Prepare LYTTON JOHN MUSSELMAN and HAROLD J. WIGGINS

“Should I ever get a craving for stinging nettle omelet or black locust fritters, I will know exactly which wild edible plant book to look in.”—The Aiken Standard 2013 144 pp., 116 color photos 978-1-4214-0871-2 $24.95 hc e-book available

Train Wreck The Forensics of Rail Disasters GEORGE BIBEL

Riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.

2012 368 pp., 19 halftones, 101 line drawings 978-1-4214-0590-2 $29.95 hc e-book available

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MAMMALOGY Primate Comparative Anatomy DANIEL L. GEBO

A comprehensive, illustrated textbook that reveals the structural and functional anatomy of primates.

2014 208 pp., 15 halftones, 153 line drawings 978-1-4214-1489-8 $84.95 hc e-book available

Mammals of Mexico edited by GERARDO CEBALLOS

The most comprehensive reference on Mexico’s diverse mammalian fauna.

2014 984 pp., 574 color photos, 538 maps 978-1-4214-0843-9 $150.00 hc e-book available

Squirrels of the World RICHARD W. THORINGTON, JR., JOHN L. KOPROWSKI, MICHAEL A. STEELE, and JAMES F. WHATTON

“Does a wonderful job at surveying this charismatic group of animals . . . The photographs in this book are worth the cost of the book themselves.”—Canadian Field-Naturalist 2012 472 pp., 276 color photos, 285 maps, 2 graphs, 28 plates 978-1-4214-0469-1 $75.00 hc e-book available

Squirrels The Animal Answer Guide RICHARD W. THORINGTON, JR., and KATIE E. FERRELL

“This engaging guide sheds light on a common mammal that is anything but commonplace.”—Wildlife Conservation The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist 2006 208 pp., 77 halftones, 4 line drawings 978-0-8018-8403-0 $26.95 pb e-book available

Bats of the United States and Canada MICHAEL J. HARVEY, J. SCOTT ALTENBACH, and TROY L. BEST

“A well-written, interesting primer on bats that provides a broad overview of bat biology and conservation.”—Choice 2011 224 pp., 135 color photos, 47 maps, 2 graphs 978-1-4214-0191-1 $24.95 pb e-book available

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Mammalogy / Paleontology and Evolution Small Wild Cats The Animal Answer Guide JAMES G. SANDERSON and PATRICK WATSON

“As the big cats (cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, and pumas) tend to get the lion’s share of attention in most books, a work specifically on small wild cats is welcome.”—Choice The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist 2011 184 pp.

32 color photos, 76 b&w photos, 9 line drawings 978-0-8018-9885-3 $24.95 pb e-book available

The Biology of Small Mammals JOSEPH F. MERRITT

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice “Where Dr. Merritt’s book shines and separates itself from other mammalogy books is when he adds the details, examples, and colorful commentary allowing readers to share his passion and enthusiasm for small mammals.”—Journal of Wildlife Management 2010 336 pp., 63 b&w photos, 13 b&w illus.

978-0-8018-7950-0 $60.00 hc

PALEONTOLOGY AND EVOLUTION New The Rise of Birds 225 Million Years of Evolution second edition SANKAR CHATTERJEE

A detailed, heavily illustrated, and comprehensive review of the fossil record of birds—with new information on the latest theories and evidence concerning their origins.

2015 392 pp., 1 halftone, 161 line drawings 978-1-4214-1590-1 $59.95 hc e-book available

Mapping Disease Transmission Risk Enriching Models Using Biogeography and Ecology A. TOWNSEND PETERSON

“Peterson’s approach holds potentially enormous benefits for those charged with determining how disease spreads, and how to control that spread.”—Biz India Magazine 2014 224 pp., 19 line drawings, 16 maps 978-1-4214-1473-7 $79.95 hc e-book available

Essential Readings in Evolutionary Biology edited by FRANCISCO J. AYALA and JOHN C. AVISE

“An excellent collection of classic papers that does a great job of tracing the history of evolutionary biology through the presentation of seminal works from their original sources.”—Science, Religion and Culture 2014 576 pp., 9 halftones, 99 line drawings 978-1-4214-1305-1 $49.95 hc 8 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS press.jhu.edu

Paleontology and Evolution Trees of Life A Visual History of Evolution THEODORE W. PIETSCH

“With the concept of evolution now often iconified to the point of misrepresentation, Trees of Life reminds us that both the idea and its representation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”—Science 2013 376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings 978-1-4214-1185-9 $34.95 pb

Extinction and Radiation How the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of Mammals J. DAVID ARCHIBALD

“An excellent compendium of the current state of paleontological knowledge about the contemporaneous histories of these two groups.”—Quarterly Review of Biology 2011 120 pp., 3 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 6 maps, 14 graphs 978-0-8018-9805-1 $65.00 hc

The Other Saber-tooths Scimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere edited by VIRGINIA L. NAPLES, LARRY D. MARTIN, and JOHN P. BABIARZ

The Evolution of Obesity MICHAEL L. POWER and JAY SCHULKIN

“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers “Goes far beyond anything else that is available and educated readers interested in these aweon obesity . . . Power and Schulkin deserve inspiring predators.”—Quarterly Review of much credit for their bold attempt to combine Biology evolutionary and reductionist explanations, and for their unflinching acknowledgment of com2011 252 pp.

65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings plexity.”—Nature 978-0-8018-9664-4 $110.00 hc 2009 408 pp., 16 halftones, 46 line drawings 978-1-4214-0960-3 $29.95 pb e-book available

The Rise of Fishes 500 Million Years of Evolution second edition JOHN A. LONG

The Rise of Amphibians 365 Million Years of Evolution ROBERT CARROLL

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice “One could almost take this for a coffee-table book at first glance, so profusely and well is it “Should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in vertebrate evolution . . . It is a first-choice illustrated . . . a visual celebration of the glories of biological diversity as seen in the fossil re- reference book that stimulates further studies and research.”—Systematic Biology cord.”—Nature 2010 304 pp., 274 color illus., 70 line drawings 978-0-8018-9695-8 $65.00 hc

2009 392 pp., 235 b&w illus., 16 color plates 978-0-8018-9140-3 $68.00 hc

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ICHTHYOLOGY and HERPETOLOGY New Migration Ecology of Marine Fishes DAVID HALLOCK SECOR

A revelatory look at the secrets of marine fish migration.

2015 304 pp., 84 line drawings 978-1-4214-1612-0 $99.95 hc e-book available

Marsupial Frogs Gastrotheca and Allied Genera WILLIAM E. DUELLMAN

The first major synthesis of marsupial frogs, this book is the magnum opus of renowned herpetologist William E. Duellman.

2015 432 pp., 103 color photos, 80 line drawings, 57 maps 978-1-4214-1675-5 $120.00 hc e-book available

The Leatherback Turtle Biology and Conservation edited by JAMES R. SPOTILA and PILAR SANTIDRIÁN TOMILLO

The most comprehensive book ever written on leatherback sea turtles.

2015 320 pp., 9 b&w photos, 70 line drawings, 16 color plates 978-1-4214-1708-0 $70.00 hc e-book available

Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises edited by DAVID C. ROSTAL, EARL D. MCCOY, and HENRY R. MUSHINSKY

The most comprehensive book ever published on North America’s native tortoises.

2014 208 pp., 19 halftones, 30 line drawings 978-1-4214-1377-8 $69.95 hc e-book available

Atlas of Crustacean Larvae edited by JOEL W. MARTIN, JØRGEN OLESEN, and JENS T. HØEG

“This welcome addition to the crustacean literature compiles, for the first time, descriptions and figures of larvae from all the different groups of crustaceans . . . This book is an essential reference, valuable for any natural history library.”—Choice 2014 384 pp., 134 color plates 978-1-4214-1197-2 $125.00 hc e-book available

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Ichthyology and Herpetology Sharks The Animal Answer Guide GENE HELFMAN and GEORGE H. BURGESS

Do sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young? Do sharks sleep?

How long do they live? This book answers your questions about some of nature’s most misunderstood animals.

The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist 2014 288 pp., 34 color photos, 72 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1309-9 $26.95 pb e-book available

Geckos The Animal Answer Guide AARON M. BAUER

“Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.”

—Northeastern Naturalist The Animal Answer Guides: Q&A for the Curious Naturalist 2013 192 pp., 35 color photos, 94 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-0853-8 $26.95 pb e-book available

Freshwater Fishes of North America Volume 1: Petromyzontidae to Catostomidae edited by MELVIN L. WARREN, JR., and BROOKS M. BURR

illustrated by Joseph R. Tomelleri “This handsome volume represents the beginning of an ambitious project . . . When completed, the three-volume set will be the most authoritative work on freshwater fishes in North America.”—Choice 2014 664 pp.

132 color photos, 71 color illus., 72 line drawings, 85 maps 978-1-4214-1201-6 $100.00 hc e-book available

Starfish Biology and Ecology of the Asteroidea edited by JOHN M. LAWRENCE

“Color photographs and detailed black-and-white illustrations will aid the layperson looking for basic information, but the extensive references speak to this volume’s research value.”

—Library Journal 2013 288 pp.

17 color photos, 62 b&w photos, 101 line drawings, 2 maps 978-1-4214-0787-6 $100.00 hc e-book available

Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay EDWARD O. MURDY and JOHN A. MUSICK

illustrated by Val Kells “A must have for anglers, naturalists, scientists, outdoors people and anyone who just loves the Chesapeake Bay.”—Bay Weekly 2013 360 pp., 251 color illus., 2 maps 978-1-4214-0768-5 $24.95 pb

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Ichthyology and Herpetology Frogs of the United States and Canada 2-vol. set C. KENNETH DODD JR.

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice “These very well-written, indispensable volumes are exceptionally detailed, accurate, and up-to-date . . . Essential.”

—Choice 2013 1,032 pp., 387 color photos, 32 b&w illus., 109 maps 978-1-4214-0633-6 $180.00 hc e-book available

Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts A Guide to Their Identification and Ecology second edition WILLIAM S. JOHNSON and DENNIS M. ALLEN

with illustrations by Marni Fylling “An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working in marine biology and oceanography.”

—Northeastern Naturalist 2012 472 pp., 30 line drawings, 110 plates 978-1-4214-0618-3 $50.00 pb e-book available

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes From Maine to Texas VAL KELLS and KENT CARPENTER

“This book is a wonderful identification guide . . . It will make an excellent addition to any tying library both for its detailed bait fish illustrations as well as a tool for catch identification and research.”—Florida Fly Fishing Magazine 2011 448 pp., 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map 978-0-8018-9838-9 $25.00 pb

Saving Sea Turtles Extraordinary Stories from the Battle against Extinction JAMES R. SPOTILA

“A turtle biologist makes a plea to save sea turtles, remarkable creatures that start life buried in up to two feet of sand.”—Science News 2011 240 pp., 12 color plates 978-0-8018-9907-2 $24.95 hc

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PHYSICS The Large Hadron Collider The Extraordinary Story of the Higgs Boson and Other Stuff That Will Blow Your Mind DON LINCOLN

“Reading about the Large Hadron Collider, with its spinning particle streams, hypercontrolled collisions, and awesome implications, is like learning about what wizards do.”—Foreword Reviews 2014 240 pp., 5 b&w photos, 19 b&w illus., 25 halftones, 41 line drawings 978-1-4214-1351-8 $29.95 hc e-book available

Tensor Calculus for Physics A Concise Guide DWIGHT E. NEUENSCHWANDER

Using a clear, step-by-step approach, this book explains one of the more difficult—yet crucial—topics in physics.

2014 248 pp., 8 line drawings 978-1-4214-1565-9 $45.00 pb e-book available

Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem DWIGHT E. NEUENSCHWANDER

“Without entering into technicalities, the author nevertheless succeeds in . . . convincing the reader of the mathematical beauty and physical relevance of Noether’s theorem.”—Mathematical Reviews 2010 264 pp., 15 line drawings 978-0-8018-9694-1 $30.00 pb e-book available

Lights On! The Science of Power Generation MARK DENNY

Anyone who is interested in how energy works and how it is transformed to power our lives will get a charge out of Lights On! 2013 264 pp., 23 halftones, 29 line drawings 978-1-4214-0996-2 $29.95 pb e-book available

The Science of Navigation From Dead Reckoning to GPS MARK DENNY

Get your bearings with Mark Denny in this all-encompassing look at the history and science of navigation.

2012 272 pp., 67 halftones, 59 line drawings 978-1-4214-0512-4 $30.00 pb e-book available

Super Structures The Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering MARK DENNY

“Structures stand, soar and collapse based on fundamental physics principles.”—Science News 2010 280 pp., 74 halftones, 59 line drawings 978-0-8018-9437-4 $30.00 pb e-book available

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Physics Nucleus A Trip into the Heart of Matter second edition RAY MACKINTOSH, JIM AL-KHALILI, BJÖRN JONSON, and TERESA PEÑA

“In every lavishly illustrated page, every fascinating aside. . . the book demonstrates the central role of nuclear physics in our exploration of nature.”—Sesame 2012 144 pp., 130 color photos, 40 halftones 978-1-4214-0351-9 $35.00 hc

Time Travel A Writer’s Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time Travel PAUL J. NAHIN

with a new preface “An exciting read covering every aspect of time travel.”—Australasian Science Magazine 2011 224 pp., 14 line drawings 978-1-4214-0082-2 $24.95 pb e-book available

Relativity for the Questioning Mind DANIEL F. STYER

“Organized beautifully and written well, this is one of the clearest explanations of the traditional stumbling blocks to learning relativity.”—Don Lincoln, author of The Quantum Frontier 2011 200 pp., 1 halftone, 67 line drawings 978-0-8018-9760-3 $30.00 pb e-book available

The Science of Doctor Who

Beyond the Black Box The Forensics of Airplane Crashes

PAUL PARSONS

GEORGE BIBEL

“This exploration of the long-running TV series “Offering insights into how aviation accident delivers on its promise to answer the kinds investigations are conducted, Bibel addresses of questions raised by the best of science fic- the causes of such accidents, from in-flight tion.”—Science News breakup to metal fatigue and combustion, and the lessons learned.”—Library Journal 2010 328 pp., 19 line drawings 978-0-8018-9560-9 $24.95 hc 2007 408 pp., 38 halftones, 183 line drawings 978-0-8018-8631-7 $33.00 hc

Mere Thermodynamics DON S. LEMONS

“Mere Thermodynamics is a good learning tool for students, and it’s an interesting and thought-provoking book for educators and professionals.”—American Journal of Physics 2008 224 pp., 55 line drawings 978-0-8018-9015-4 $33.00 pb e-book available 14 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS press.jhu.edu

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MATHEMATICS The Siddhāntasundara of Jñānarāja

An English Translation with Commentary TOKE LINDEGAARD KNUDSEN

The first English translation of this major work of classical Indian astronomy and mathematics.

2014 376 pp., 31 line drawings 978-1-4214-1442-3 $89.95 hc e-book available

Introduction to Abstract Algebra From Rings, Numbers, Groups, and Fields to Polynomials and Galois Theory BENJAMIN FINE, ANTHONY M. GAGLIONE, and GERHARD ROSENBERGER

A new approach to abstract algebra that eases student anxieties by building on fundamentals.

2014 584 pp., 13 line drawings, 4 graphs 978-1-4214-1176-7 $99.95 hc e-book available

Mathematics in Twentieth-Century Literature and Art Content, Form, Meaning ROBERT TUBBS

Chips away at the notion of an accidental relationship between math and art and literature.

2014 184 pp., 9 halftones, 10 line drawings 978-1-4214-1380-8 $29.95 pb e-book available

Origins of Mathematical Words A Comprehensive Dictionary of Latin, Greek, and Arabic Roots ANTHONY LO BELLO

Outstanding Academic Title, Choice The most comprehensive math root dictionary ever published.

2013 368 pp.

978-1-4214-1098-2 $49.95 pb

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Golf by the Numbers How Stats, Math, and Physics Affect Your Game ROLAND MINTON

Analyzes the mathematical strategies behind the sport, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how numbers drive the game of golf.

2012 312 pp., 31 b&w illus., 86 line drawings 978-1-4214-0315-1 $34.95 hc e-book available

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