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Gromov¿s Compactness Theorem for Pseudo-holomorphic Curves

Hummel, Christoph
Gromov¿s Compactness Theorem for Pseudo-holomorphic Curves
This book presents the original proof of Gromov's compactness theorem for pseudo-holomorphic curves in detail. Local properties of pseudo-holomorphic curves are investigated and proved from a geometric viewpoint. Properties of particular interest are isoperimetric inequalities, a monotonicity formula, gradient bounds and the removal of singularities.

CHF 69.00

The Politics of Fun

Looseley, David L.
The Politics of Fun
This authoritative study considers contemporary policies for the arts in France and the cultural and political issues they have raised. The author concentrates particularly on the seminal Mitterrand years but also disentangles the various influences which marked them. Analyzing the role of the ever more powerful Ministry of Culture, he traces the gradual shift from the democratization of high culture, adopted as a quasi-religious crusade durin...

CHF 55.90

The Romance of Engines

Suzuki, Takashi
The Romance of Engines
This book examines the development of the engine from a historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, The Romance of Engines' English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history. This book belongs on the bookshelves of all engine designers, engine enthusiasts, and automotive historians.Topics covered include:Newcomen's Steam EngineThe Watt Steam EngineInternal Combustion EngineNicolaus Au...

CHF 58.50

Dance the Rocks Ashore

Choyce, Lesley
Dance the Rocks Ashore
Dance the Rocks Ashore, a milestone in Lesley Choyce's leaps-and-bounds career, attests to almost twenty years of continuous inventiveness and craftsmanship in the art of the short story. It's a powerful mix: 15 of the best stories from seven earlier books, plus four stories so new they've never been published until now. The title story, "Dance the Rocks Ashore, " is a bittersweet account of an elderly couple's decline. "The Third or Fourth Ha...

CHF 24.90

German Jews Beyond Judaism

Mosse, George L
German Jews Beyond Judaism
Jews were emancipated at a time when high culture was becoming an integral part of German citizenship. German Jews felt an urge to integrate, to find their Jewish substance in German culture. George Mosse argues that they did this by adopting the concept of Bildung, the idea of intellectual and moral self-cultivation.

CHF 31.50

The Stolen Unicorn

Keene, Carolyn
The Stolen Unicorn
THE UNICORN DIDN'T JUST WALK AWAY. . . . Mari Cheng is the new girl in Nancy's class. She's kind of shy and doesn't talk much. On show- and-tell day Mari has a big surprise and she's really excited. But when the day is over, she's really sad. Mari brought in her special toy -- a beautiful unicorn with a silver mane -- and somebody stole it! Now what Mad needs most is a special friend to help her feel better -- and maybe find Silvermane. Someon...

CHF 10.50