The aims of the Colombian Academy of Sciences are the development of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences. To achieve its goals the Academy recognizes scientists who have made notable contributions to these branches of science, encourages and supports scientific research, contributes to the dissemination and appropriation of science as an element of culture and economic and social development. Within this context, the Academy has among its priorities support to its members and in general to the scientific community to publish books as product of their research activities and contributions to the development of natural sciences in the country.