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Book Synopsis Milestones of Science by : Curt Suplee
Download or read book Milestones of Science written by Curt Suplee and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles three thousand years of scientific inquiry, covering such eras as the Classical Era, the Middle Ages, the Revolution, the Age of Reason, and the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Book Synopsis The Science Book by : Clifford A. Pickover
Download or read book The Science Book written by Clifford A. Pickover and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From astronomy to psychology, this comprehensive and fully illustrated volume presents the most groundbreaking milestones in the history of science. Science author Cliff Pickover continues his award–winning series—which includes The Math Book, The Physics Book, and The Medical Book—by gathering the most important thinkers and ideas in the history of science into one gorgeously illustrated volume. This unique omnibus edition includes 250 thoughtfully selected entries from many of the science-based books in the Sterling Milestones series, including math, physics, medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, psychology, and space. With a new introduction by Pickover explaining how this impressive collection was curated, The Science Book showcases humanity’s greatest achievements and provides readers with a sense of wonder at the diversity of scientific discovery.
Book Synopsis The Milestones of Science by : James D. Stein
Download or read book The Milestones of Science written by James D. Stein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-04-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If we were to judge humanity’s greatest accomplishments, science is almost certainly at the top of the list. The Milestones of Science is a collection of the most important and impressive breakthroughs in the history of science – as well as the scientists behind him – from the ancient world to what the future of science may hold. Comprised of riveting and readable stories from along the path of scientific discovery in the fields of Astronomy, The Earth, Matter, Forces and Energy, Chemistry, Life, Genetics & DNA, The Human Body, Disease, and Science in the 21st Century, author James D. Stein showcases the most noteworthy achievements of our species in a compelling and comprehensive way. The Milestones of Science highlights key observations, experiments, luminaries, and theories including: The Astronomical work of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein Black Holes, Quasars, and Pulsars The Theory of Plate Tectonics Lord Kelvin’s theory of The Age of the Earth Planck’s Quantum Hypothesis Faraday, Maxwell, and the Theory of Electromagnetism Mendeleyev and The Periodic Table of Elements Darwin, Wallace, and the Theory of Evolution Louis Pasteur and The Germ Theory The modern discovery of the Higgs Boson particle … and many more. Concluding with a chapter that describes how the internet has changed the process of doing science in the twenty-first century, this essential book covers not just the science, but the people whose life work helps us better understand the world around us.
Book Synopsis Heralds of Science, as Represented by Two Hundred Epochal Books and Pamphlets Selected From the Burndy Library by : Burndy Library
Download or read book Heralds of Science, as Represented by Two Hundred Epochal Books and Pamphlets Selected From the Burndy Library written by Burndy Library and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Science Milestones by : Richard W. Bonner
Download or read book Science Milestones written by Richard W. Bonner and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Physics Book by : Clifford A. Pickover
Download or read book The Physics Book written by Clifford A. Pickover and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A thrilling, fast-paced excursion through the history of physical discovery . . . from silly putty to string theory” (Dr. Paul Halpern, author of Collider). Following his previous volumes, The Science Book and The Math Book, acclaimed science writer Clifford Pickover returns with a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle, and Maxwells demon, The Physics Book extends back billions of years to the hypothetical Big Bang and forward trillions of years to a time of “quantum resurrection.” Like the previous titles in this series, The Physics Book offers a lively and accessible account of major concepts without getting bogged down in complex details.
Download or read book Forensic Science written by Lisa Yount and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies specific scientists and their contributions to advances in various fields of forensics.
Book Synopsis Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries by : Rodney Carlisle
Download or read book Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries written by Rodney Carlisle and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
Book Synopsis The Biology Book by : Michael C. Gerald
Download or read book The Biology Book written by Michael C. Gerald and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This beautifully illustrated book covers four billion years of biology history . . . appealing for readers with little to no background in science.” —Library Journal From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoeks microscopic world, to GMO crops, The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief, engaging, and colorfully illustrated synopses introduce readers to every major subdiscipline, including cell theory, genetics, evolution, physiology, thermodynamics, molecular biology, and ecology. With information on such varied topics as paleontology, pheromones, nature vs. nurture, DNA fingerprinting, bioenergetics, and so much more, this lively collection will engage everyone who studies and appreciates the life sciences.
Book Synopsis The Discovery of Penicillin by : Guy De la Bédoyère
Download or read book The Discovery of Penicillin written by Guy De la Bédoyère and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how penicillian was invented, how it works and penicillin today.
Book Synopsis Milestones in Science and Technology by : Ellis Mount
Download or read book Milestones in Science and Technology written by Ellis Mount and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1994 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 1,250 alphabetical entries on important scientific developments and inventions, including who invented what, and where and when the invention occurred.
Book Synopsis Milestones of Science and Technology by : Neil Cossons
Download or read book Milestones of Science and Technology written by Neil Cossons and published by Kws Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1st ed.: Making of the modern world: milestones of science and technology / edited by Neil Cossons with Andrew Nahum and Peter Turvey -- London: John Murray, 1992.
Book Synopsis The Computer Book by : Simson L Garfinkel
Download or read book The Computer Book written by Simson L Garfinkel and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University
Book Synopsis Milestones and Millstones by : Otto N. Larsen
Download or read book Milestones and Millstones written by Otto N. Larsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1960s onwards, the clothing industry in the Netherlands and elsewhere in the European Union, experienced a deep crisis. Numerous went bankrupt and, even more so, workers lost their jobs. Imports from low wage countries started providing the bulk of retailers' collections.
Book Synopsis Milestones in Water Reuse by : Valentina Lazarova
Download or read book Milestones in Water Reuse written by Valentina Lazarova and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Milestones in Water Reuse: The Best Success Stories illustrates the benefits of water reuse in integrated water resources management and its role for water cycle management, climate change adaptation and water in the cities of the future. Selected case studies are used to illustrate the different types of water reuse, i.e. agricultural irrigation, golf course and landscape irrigation, urban and industrial uses, environmental enhancement, as well as indirect and direct potable reuse. The various aspects related to water reuse are covered, including treatment technologies, water quality, economics, public acceptance, benefits, keys for success and main constraints. These international case studies highlight the best practices for the implementation of water reuse and provide the perspective for the integration of water recycling projects in the future, both for megacities and rural areas. Milestones in Water Reuse: The Best Success Stories demonstrates that planned water reuse is a cost competitive and energy-saving option to increase water availability and reliability. This book provides policy makers and regulators with a good understanding of water reuse and helps them to consider recycled water as safe and how it can be used. It is intended to be read by all people in the water sector and shows how water reuse is safe, economically viable, environmentally friendly and can provide high social benefits. Editors: Valentina Lazarova, Suez Environnement, France Takashi Asano, University of California at Davis, USA Akica Bahri, African Development Bank, Tunisia John Anderson, Afton Water, Australia
Book Synopsis Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science Success Strategies Study Guide by : Georgia Milestones Exam Secrets Test Prep
Download or read book Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science Success Strategies Study Guide written by Georgia Milestones Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science Success Strategies helps you ace the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science Success Strategies study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science Success Strategies includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Georgia Milestones Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific Georgia Milestones exam, and much more...
Book Synopsis The Math Book by : Clifford A. Pickover
Download or read book The Math Book written by Clifford A. Pickover and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 937 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Neumann Prize–winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics—from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is lavishly illustrated with colorful art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.
