Isbn: 9780486237015 - The Curves of Life (dover Books Explaining Science) (30 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The open-ended curve of the spiral gives a sensation of continuous motion -- of life, in fact. In The Curves of Life, Sir Theodore A. Cook (1867-1928), English author and editor, finds that the spiral or helix may lie at the core of life's first principle -- that of growth. The spiral is fundamental to the structure of plants, shells, and the human body; to the periodicity of atomic elements and to an animal's horns; to microscopic DNA (the double helix) and to the Andromeda nebula. The Curves of Life portrays the significance of the spiral in 426 illustrations, from a Narwhal's tusk to Dürer's plan for a cylindrical helix. From the spiral in nature, science, and art, the author suggests ideas on the essence of beauty and man's response to it. "One of the chief beauties of the spiral as an imaginative conception is that it is always growing, yet never covering the same ground, so that it is not merely an explanation of the past, but is also a prophecy of the future." Martin Gardner, mathematician and author, said of The Curves of Life, "This is the classic reference on how the golden ratio applies to spirals and helices in nature.".…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The open-ended curve of the spiral gives a sensation of continuous motion -- of life, in fact. In The Curves of Life, Sir Theodore A. Cook (1867-1928), English author and editor, finds that the spiral or helix may lie at the core of life's first principle -- that of growth. The spiral is fundamental to the structure of plants, shells, and the human body; to the periodicity of atomic elements and to an animal's horns; to microscopic DNA (the double helix) and to the Andromeda nebula. The Curves of Life portrays the significance of the spiral in 426 illustrations, from a Narwhal's tusk to Dürer's plan for a cylindrical helix. From the spiral in nature, science, and art, the author suggests ideas on the essence of beauty and man's response to it. "One of the chief beauties of the spiral as an imaginative conception is that it is always growing, yet never covering the same ground, so that it is not merely an explanation of the past, but is also a prophecy of the future." Martin Gardner, mathematician and author, said of The Curves of Life, "This is the classic reference on how the golden ratio applies to spirals and helices in nature.".…

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Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Good Condition. Has a large tear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condition: Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dover Publications, 1979. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Very Good Condition. No dust jacket. No marks on the text block. No marks of previous ownership or inscriptions. ; Height: 8.51 Inches, Length: 5.4 Inches, Weight: 1.2345886672 Pounds, Width; 528 pages.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Softbound. Condition: New.

Condition: New. Re-issue. The open-ended curve of the spiral is fundamental to the structure of plants, shells and the human body, to microscopic DNA and to the Andromeda Galaxy. The spiral is key to understanding organic nature. This book portrays the significance of the spiral in 426 illustrations, from a Narwhal's tusk to Duerer's plan for cylindical helix. "From the spiral in nature, science, and art, the author suggests ideas on the essence of beauty and man's response to it." Where science and art meet. xxv+479 pages, photos, illustrations, index.…

Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Dover Publications, 1979. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with light shelf/edgewear and binding visible on first blank page. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780486237015.

Condition: Very Good. Very well kept copy, unmarked pages, tight binding, minimal wear. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer.

brossura. Condition: Good. 0. Taglio: sporco. Pagine testo: ingiallite lievemente. Margini delle pagine: ingialliti. Legatura: a colla. Copertina: cartonata 048623701X Buono (Good) . Book.

Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Curves of Life, The. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Gut. N.Y. Dover (1979). 11 plates. 415 figs. XXX, 479 p. Pbck. (corners slightly bumped.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. trade paperback republication edition. 512 pages. 6.00x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Gut. 479 Seiten / pages. Kartoniert. Good condition. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.