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Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Everyday Science and Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1936-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0809510553
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (95 download)
Download or read book The Gernsback Days written by Mike Ashley and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in Hugo Gernsback, and the start of a serious study of the contribution he made to the development of science fiction. . . . It seemed to me that the time was due to reinvestigate the Gernsback era and dig into the facts surrounding the origins of Amazing Stories. I wanted to find out exactly why Hugo Gernsback had launched the magazine, what he was trying to achieve, and to consider what effects he had-good and bad. . . . Too many writers and editors from the Gernsback days have been unjustly neglected, or unfairly criticized. Now, I hope, Robert A. W. Lowndes and I have provided the grounds for a fair consideration of their efforts, and a true reconstruction of the development of science fiction. It's the closest to time travel you'll ever get. I hope you enjoy the trip."-Mike Ashley, Preface
Author : Laurie Winkless
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472913221
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Science and the City written by Laurie Winkless and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas – from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light – but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving. Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban pioneers from history, along with today's experts in everything from roads to time, and you will uncover the vital role science has played in shaping the city around you. But more than that, by exploring cutting-edge research from labs across the world, you'll build your own vision of the megacity of tomorrow, based on science fact rather than science fiction. Science and the City is the perfect read for anyone curious about the world they live in.
Author : James Kakalios
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0770437753
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Physics of Everyday Things written by James Kakalios and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physics professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep our daily lives running, from our smart phones and digital “clouds” to x-ray machines and hybrid vehicles. Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What’s the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens, and toasters? How do we glide through tolls using an E-Z Pass, or find our way to new places using GPS? In The Physics of Everyday Things, James Kakalios takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of what we use and take for granted. Breaking down the world of things into a single day, Kakalios engages our curiosity about how our refrigerators keep food cool, how a plane manages to remain airborne, and how our wrist fitness monitors keep track of our steps. Each explanation is coupled with a story revealing the interplay of the astonishing invisible forces that surround us. Through this “narrative physics,” The Physics of Everyday Things demonstrates that—far from the abstractions conjured by terms like the Higgs Boson, black holes, and gravity waves—sophisticated science is also quite practical. With his signature clarity and inventiveness, Kakalios ignites our imaginations and enthralls us with the principles that make up our lives.
Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1931-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Author : Theodore Gray
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0316445452
Total Pages : 1197 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)
Download or read book How Things Work written by Theodore Gray and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 1197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Million-copy bestselling author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions Theodore Gray applies his trademark mix of engaging stories, real-time experiments, and stunning photography to the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of everyday things. Theodore Gray has become a household name among fans, both young and old, of popular science and mechanics. He's an incorrigible tinkerer with a constant curiosity for how things work. Gray's readers love how he always brings the perfect combination of know-how, humor, and daring-do to every project or demonstration, be it scientific or mechanical.In How Things Work he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom. Filled with stunning original photographs in Gray's inimitable style, How Things Work is a must-have exploration of stuff--large and small--for any builder, maker or lover of mechanical things.
Author : Margaret Cheney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451674864
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book Tesla written by Margaret Cheney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors. In Tesla: Man Out of Time, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of one of the twentieth century's greatest scientists and inventors. Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world-transforming devices that were virtually without theoretical precedent. Tesla not only discovered the rotating magnetic field -- the basis of most alternating-current machinery -- but also introduced us to the fundamentals of robotics, computers, and missile science. Almost supernaturally gifted, unfailingly flamboyant and neurotic, Tesla was troubled by an array of compulsions and phobias and was fond of extravagant, visionary experimentations. He was also a popular man-about-town, admired by men as diverse as Mark Twain and George Westinghouse, and adored by scores of society beauties. From Tesla's childhood in Yugoslavia to his death in New York in the 1940s, Cheney paints a compelling human portrait and chronicles a lifetime of discoveries that radically altered -- and continue to alter -- the world in which we live. Tesla: Man Out of Time is an in-depth look at the seminal accomplishments of a scientific wizard and a thoughtful examination of the obsessions and eccentricities of the man behind the science.
Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1181 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book EVERYDAY SCIENCE written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 1181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the marvels of the world around you with "Everyday Science Unveiled." Tailored for curious minds and enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the wonders hidden within your daily experiences. Download now to delve into the mysteries of everyday phenomena, from the science behind your morning cup of coffee to the secrets of the night sky. Elevate your understanding of the scientific principles shaping your world, gain insights into the interconnected nature of our existence, and discover the joy of unraveling the scientific tapestry woven into your everyday life. Whether you're a science enthusiast or someone seeking to uncover the magic in the mundane, this essential resource is your key to unlocking the wonders of everyday science. Download today and embark on a journey through the fascinating realms of the scientific world around you!
Author : Vincent Perronet Sells
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332022083
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The Mechanics of Daily Life (Classic Reprint) written by Vincent Perronet Sells and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Mechanics of Daily Life Some apology seems necessary for the production of another treatise on a subject so well-worn as Mechanics. The present work, however, makes no attempt at the mathematical treatment generally adopted. It aims rather at using the subject as a means of scientific training, and as an illustration of the method of examining Nature by reasoning and experiment. It appeals to that large class of people in all stations of life who have not the training necessary for the enjoyment of Mathematical Gymnastics, but yet take keen interest in the purely experimental side of science. The mathematical side of the question has therefore been dispensed with, only the simplest arithmetical examples being admitted where reference to figures was unavoidable. The book is in the main the substance of a course of Oxford University Extension Lectures, delivered in various small towns in Devonshire in the Spring of 1891. The course was one of several, given under the auspices of the County Council, in their pioneer experiment of providing University Extension Teaching for rural districts, in connection with the Government grant towards Technical Instruction. The experience gained in the lectures has been of great service in the compilation of the work, and the lecture method has been to a great extent retained, as specially suited to the end in view. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Wilton Virgo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990932406
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (324 download)
Download or read book Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life written by Wilton Virgo and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum mechanics is the mathematical foundation for chemistry and physics on the microscopic scale. The energies and interactions between atoms and molecules can be described using the mathematics of matrices and quantized angular momentum. The seemingly esoteric mathematical language and quantum behavior of atoms and molecules have directly led to modern technology such as compact fluorescent bulbs, lasers, the global positioning system (GPS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life provides an introduction to the language of quantum and leads the reader to a deeper understanding of familiar, widely-used technology at the atomic and molecular level.
Author : Sean F. Johnston
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228002044
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Techno-Fixers written by Sean F. Johnston and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a seductive idea. Over the past century, the potential of new technology to solve social dilemmas has captivated modern culture. From apps that encourage physical activity to airport scanners meant to prevent terrorism, the concept that clever innovation can improve society is irresistible, but faith in such technological fixes is seldom questioned. Where did this idea come from, what makes it so appealing, and how does it endanger our future? Techno-Fixers traces the source of modern confidence in technology to engineering hubris, radical utopian movements, science fiction fanzines, policy-makers' soundbites, corporate marketing, and optimistic consumer culture from the turn of the twentieth century until today. Sean Johnston demonstrates that, through the promotion of prominent government scientists, technocrats, entrepreneurs, and popular media, modern invention became the favourite tool for addressing human problems and society's ills. Nonetheless, when it comes to assessing the success of cigarette filters as the solution to safe smoking, or DDT as the answer for agricultural productivity, the evidence is sobering. Cautioning that the rhetoric of technological fixes seldom matches reality, Johnston examines how employing innovation to bypass traditional methods can foster as many problems as it solves. A critical examination of modern faith in technology, Techno-Fixers evaluates past mistakes, present implications, and future opportunities for innovating societies.
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Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Leisure written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ralph E. Hanson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544383029
Total Pages : 855 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)
Download or read book Mass Communication written by Ralph E. Hanson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling Mass Communication: Living in a Media World presents a highly accessible introduction to mass communication that equips students with the critical thinking skills to become savvy media consumers. To help students better retain the material, author Ralph E. Hanson uses a storytelling approach that weaves in examples drawn from everyday life. Readers are encouraged to consider the media industry from the inside out and, in doing so, discover the many dimensions of mass communication that operate in our society. The thoroughly revised Eighth Edition highlights how social and digital media, video games, and the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of media. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Author : Paul Dobraszczyk
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789141044
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)
Download or read book Future Cities written by Paul Dobraszczyk and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2019-02-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though reaching ever further toward the skies, today’s cities are overshadowed by multiple threats: climate change, overpopulation, social division, and urban warfare all endanger our metropolitan way of life. The fundamental tool we use to make sense of these uncertain city futures is the imagination. Architects, artists, filmmakers, and fiction writers have long been inspired to imagine cities of the future, but their speculative visions tend to be seen very differently from scientific predictions: flights of fancy on the one hand versus practical reasoning on the other. In a digital age when the real and the fantastic coexist as near equals, it is especially important to know how these two forces are entangled, and how together they may help us best conceive of cities yet to come. Exploring a breathtaking range of imagined cities—submerged, floating, flying, vertical, underground, ruined, and salvaged—Future Cities teases out the links between speculation and reality, arguing that there is no clear separation between the two. In the Netherlands, prototype floating cities are already being built; Dubai’s recent skyscrapers resemble those of science-fiction cities of the past; while makeshift settlements built by the urban poor in the developing world are already like the dystopian cities of cyberpunk. Bringing together architecture, fiction, film, and visual art, Paul Dobraszczyk reconnects the imaginary city with the real, proposing a future for humanity that is firmly grounded in the present and in the diverse creative practices already at our fingertips.
Author : Sean Johnston
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198712766
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)
Download or read book Holograms written by Sean Johnston and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holograms have been in the public eye for over a half-century, but their influences have deeper cultural roots. No other visual experience is quite like interacting with holograms; no other cultural product melds the technological sublime with magic and optimism in quite the same way. As holograms have evolved, they have left their audiences alternately fascinated, bemused, inspired or indifferent. From expressions of high science to countercultural art to consumer security, holograms have represented modernity, magic and materialism. Their most pervasive impact has been to galvanise hopeful technological dreams. Engineers, artists, hippies and hobbyists have played with, and dreamed about, holograms. This book explores how holograms found a place in distinct cultural settings. It is aimed at readers attracted to pop culture, visual studies and cultural history, scholars concerned with media history, fine art and material studies and, most of all, cross-disciplinary audiences intrigued about how this ubiquitous but still-mysterious visual medium grew up in our midst and became entangled in our culture. This book explores the technical attractions and cultural uses of the hologram, how they were shaped by what came before them, and how they have matured to shape our notional futures. Today, holograms are in our pockets (as identity documents) and in our minds (as gaming fantasies and 'faux hologram' performers). Why aren't they more often in front of our eyes?
Author : Ulrich Merkl
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
ISBN 13 : 1606998404
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Dinomania written by Ulrich Merkl and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winsor McCay, the creator of Little Nemo in Slumberland, is internationally renowned as a pioneer in comics and animation. But author Ulrich Merkl’s dedicated sleuthing has unearthed a never-published strip by McCay that was lost following the artist’s untimely death. Titled simply Dino, it opens a surprising new window into McCay’s life and work and showcases his exquisitely beautiful and delicate delineations (exactingly reproduced from the original art). Merkl explores the influences McCay brought to the strip―including McCay’s own Gertie the Dinosaur animated shorts, the animation in 1933’s King Kong, and the growth of New York City from the Holland Tunnel to the Empire State Building ―and traces our love of dinosaurs and monster movies down through the decades. Breathtakingly designed, each page of this deluxe oversize volume is overflowing with amazing imagery, with more than 650 photographs and illustrations (more than 250 in color) ― most of them seen here for the first time in a century! An essential volume for everyone interested in the development of the comic strip ― and our never-ending fascination with dinosaurs!
Author : United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book NASA Technical Translation written by United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
