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The Penguin Encyclopedia of Science and Math
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bunch, Bryan / Tesar, Jenny / Tesar, Jennie, PUBLISHER: Viking Books, A one-volume desk encyclopedia, with about entries, including capsule biographies, covering the key terms, concepts, instruments, and individuals in the development of the sciences and mathematics, from classical times to the present. The majority of the entries, ranging from a half-dozen lines to a full page in length, focus on the so-called "hard sciences", which are commonly taught in high school -- biology, chemistry, physics, earth science -- as well as mathematics through calculus. Astronomy, physical anthropology, archaeology, and technology also are covered, albeit to a lesser extent. In all cases, the entries, supplemented by some 150 line drawings, avoid technical terms, making the text easily accessible to students, teachers, librarians, journalists, and readers generally. Even professional scientists will find "The Penguin Desk Encyclopedia of Science and Mathematics" to be a useful resource for checking dates and facts outside their areas of particular expertise.
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suetens, Paul, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, second edition, is an invaluable technical introduction to each imaging modality, explaining the mathematical and physical principles and giving a clear understanding of how images are obtained and interpreted. Individual chapters cover each imaging modality - radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound - reviewing the physics of the signal and its interaction with tissue, the image formation or reconstruction process, a discussion of image quality and equipment, clinical applications and biological effects and safety issues. Subsequent chapters review image analysis and visualization for diagnosis, treatment and surgery. New to this edition: - Appendix of questions and answers - New chapter on 3D image visualization - Advanced mathematical formulae in separate text boxes - Ancillary website containing 3D animations: www.cambridge.org/suetens - Full colour illustrations throughout Engineers, clinicians, mathematicians and physicists will find this an invaluable aid in understanding the physical principles of imaging and their clinical applications. Acquista Ora
Terraforming: The Creating of Habitable Worlds
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beech, Martin, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable of supporting life. This book presents what is physically possible today and hints what might conceivably be put into practice in the next several hundred years. The author works within the realms of current technology and known physics, although speculation on future advancements inevitably enters the discussion. Introductory chapters establish why terraforming will be of great benefit to human kind, and also put in place the basic physical arguments necessary to the terraforming process. The following parts look at various proposals that have been made for terraforming the planets Mars and Venus. The book concludes with a glimpse to the much deeper future when humankind will explore and colonize the outer solar system and possibly the newly discovered exoplanets.
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Sintoamplificatore LENCO R50 Stereo Receiver. 2x40W. Vintage, Made in Switzerland in . Perfettamente funzionante, manca antenna in ferrite per le onde medie e pomellino dell'interruttore on/off ma ciò non pregiudica l'accensione o lo spegnimento dell'amplificatore. Service Manual incluso disponibile. + Coppia di diffusori passivi Genesis (Physics Corporation) della prima serie, perfettamente funzionanti, con woofer JBO utilizzati pochissimo. In regalo con l'acquisto delle casse e dell'ampli giradischi Sony PS da revisionare. Vendo tutto in blocco a 240 Euro. Valuto possibilità di vendere le casse a parte (a 150 euro). Non vendo l'ampli da solo senza gli speakers. Prezzo non trattabile. Disponibile solo per ritiro a a mano su Roma (quartiere Trieste) e pagamento in contanti (non spedisco). No perditempo. Specifiche Tecniche dell'ampli: FM/AM Tuner / 2 x 40W Amplifier. Inputs: Phono x 1, Aux x 1, Tape x 2, Microphone x 1 Outputs: 2 Speaker 8ohm.
An Integrated Approach to Health Sciences: Anatomy and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colbert, Bruce J. / Ankney, Jeff / Wilson, Joe, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Unlike any other resource on the market, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH SCIENCES, 2E takes an all-in-one approach to preparing learners for careers in the health care industry. The book identifies the four basic building blocks of Health Sciences: anatomy and physiology, math, chemistry, and medical microbiology and then presents them in the context of health professions. Medical terminology and physics concepts are also covered. Rich illustrations, theory, practical applications, and humorous anecdotes all join together to help learners connect with the material as they learn it, fostering increased retention and comprehension. As a result, learners will gain valuable knowledge while also getting access to an insider look at health careers through the book's professional profiles. Exercises and case studies complement the comprehensive coverage and sharpen critical thinking skills, making this a complete package for anyone aiming to develop a foundational knowledge in the health sciences.
The Dangerous Animals Club
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tobolowsky, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, From celebrated character actor and uncommonly talented storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky, "The Dangerous Animals Club" is a series of stories that touch on life's great mysteries with a cast of characters that include legendary film directors, physicists, ghosts, pygmy hippos, and hostage takers."The Dangerous Animals Club" is a beguiling series of stories that woven together form the story of a man in the middle of his life reflecting on life's many mysteries. Parents raise children and then pass on, a girlfriend embarks on a theatrical career with Stephen and then breaks his heart, animals--dangerous and docile--come and go, toes are smashed and necks break, and children are born. Small incidents are later revealed as momentous turning points. Woven through these tales are lessons in quantum physics, Jewish mysticism, and stagecraft. Told in a unique voice and with a spiritual inquisitiveness, these tales have charmed live audiences and podcast listeners--and will charm a whole new audience on the page.
Six Stories from the End of Representation: Images in
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elkins, James, PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, James Elkins has shaped the discussion about how we--as artists, as art historians, or as outsiders--view art. He has not only revolutionized our thinking about the purpose of teaching art, but has also blazed trails in creating a means of communication between scientists, artists, and humanities scholars. In "Six Stories from the End of Representation," Elkins weaves stories about recent images from painting, photography, physics, astrophysics, and microscopy. These images, regardless of origin, all fail as representations: they are blurry, dark, pixellated, or otherwise unclear. In these opaque images, Elkins finds an opportunity to create stories that speak simultaneously to artists and to scientists, and to open both those fields to those of us who have little purchase in either. Regarding each image through the lens of the discipline that produced it, Elkins simultaneously affirms the unique structure of each way of viewing the world and brings those views together into a vibrant conversation.
Libri scientifico
Vendo libri usati e in buone condizioni per le scuole superiori: -Terra da scoprire. Con espansione online. Per i Licei e gli Ist. Magistrali (prezzo €) -Dal carbonio agli OGM. Biochimica e biotecnologie. Con Biology in English. Con e-book. Con espansione online. (prezzo €6,00) -Biologia. Blu. La chimica e i suoi fenomeni-Dalle cellule agli organismi. Con espansione online. (prezzo €) -Amaldi per i licei scientifici. Con Physics in english. Con espansione online (prezzo €) -Matematica.blu 2.0. Con e-book. Con espansione online. (prezzo €) -Veluti flos. Con espansione online. (prezzo €) -Rosa fresca aulentissima. Con espansione online. Volumi 5 e 6 (prezzo €) - Rosa fresca aulentissima. Ediz. rossa. Con espansione online. Volumi 1 e 2 (prezzo €) -Uomini e idee. Con espansione online. Per i Licei e gli Ist. Magistrali: 3 (prezzo €) -Alla ricerca del presente. Con espansione online. Per le Scuole superiori: 3 (prezzo €) - Only connect... new directions. Ediz. blu. Con espansione online. Con CD-ROM. Volume 2. (prezzo €) -David Copperfield, ESO. Material auxiliar (prezzo €5,00) -Lineeimmagini. Vol. unico. Con espansione online. Per le Scuole superiori. Con CD-ROM (prezzo €) -Il Cricco di Teodoro. Itinerario nell'arte. Ediz. verde. Con espansione online. Volume 3 (prezzo €)
Uomini e idee 3
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Insights of Genius: Imagery and Creativity in Science and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Arthur I., PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), How can new knowledge be created from already existing knowledge? "Insights of Genius" shows how seeing is central to the greatest advances of the human intellect. Artists and scientists alike rely on visual representations of worlds both visible and invisible. "Insights of Genius, " first published by Copernicus in , explores the creative leaps that led some of the greatest scientists and artists to dramatically transform how we understand nature. The scope of figures runs from Galileo and da Vinci to Einstein and Picasso. Focusing on the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the age of modern art and modern physics, the book travels through the philosophy of mind and language, cognitive science, neurophysiology, and art history. "Insights of Genius" discusses intuition, aesthetics, realism, representation, metaphors, and visual imagery. Allied to these concepts are causality, relativity, energy conservation, entropy, the correspondence principle, scientific creativity, and Cubism. Running through the book is the idea that science extends our intuition from common sense to an understanding of a world beyond our perception.
Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy: Principles and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Platt, U. / Stutz, J. / Stutz, Jochen, PUBLISHER: Springer, Measurement techniques form the basis of our knowledge about atmospheric composition and chemistry. Presently, important questions of atmospheric chemistry center on urban pollution, free-radical chemistry, degradation of greenhouse gases and the budgets of tropospheric and stratospheric ozone. Among the many different optical spectroscopic methods that are in use, DOAS has emerged as a universal technique to measure the concentrations of atmospheric trace gases by making use of the characteristic absorption features of gas molecules along a path of known length in the open atmosphere. This book reviews the basics of atmospheric chemistry, radiation transport, and optical spectroscopy before detailing the principles underlying DOAS. The second part of the book describes the design and application of DOAS instruments as well as the evaluation and interpretation of spectra. The recent expansion of DOAS application to the imaging of trace gas distributions by ground, aircraft, and satellite-based instruments is also covered. Written for graduate students and researchers with a general background in environmental physics, this book especially addresses the needs of those working in the field of atmospheric chemistry, pollution monitoring, and volcanology.
The Miracle of Flight
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dalton, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Praise for the hardcover edition: ""The explanation of the physics of flight is one of the strengths of Dalton's text... Dalton's high-speed photographs of animals in flight, combined with color illustrations, beautifully illuminate the sometimes arcane discussions. Overall, this breathtakingly illustrated and well written book is superb."" - Booklist Insects and birds account for three-quarters of all land creatures. For many of them, the ability to fly has allowed them to live in diverse habitats all over the globe. For humans, the mastery of flight is a supreme technical achievement that has revolutionized our world during the last century. The Miracle of Flight shows how animals evolved wings and how humans triumphed over the associated physical challenges of taking to the air. The magic of winged flight is passionately revealed in photography and color illustrations. The main sections cover: Insects and the mechanics of their flight Birds and their wing structure Man's centuries old dream of flight The development of flight from balloons to jets and rockets. Every section of The Miracle of Flight is illustrated by Dalton's stunning wildlife photographs and specially commissioned full color technical drawings.
Interactive Image Processing for Machine Vision
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Batchelor, Bruce G. / Waltz, Frederick, PUBLISHER: Springer, Machine vision systems offer great potential in a large number of areas of manufacturing industry and are used principally for Automated Visual Inspection and Robot Vision. This publication presents the state of the art in image processing. It discusses techniques which have been developed for designing machines for use in industrial inspection and robot control, putting the emphasis on software and algorithms. A comprehensive set of image processing subroutines, which together form the basic vocabulary for the versatile image processing language IIPL, is presented. This language has proved to be extremely effective, working as a design tool, in solving numerous practical inspection problems. The merging of this language with Prolog provides an even more powerful facility which retains the benefits of human and machine intelligence. The authors bring together the practical experience and the picture material from a leading industrial research laboratory and the mathematical foundations necessary to understand and apply concepts in image processing. Interactive Image Processing is a self-contained reference book that can also be used in graduate level courses in electrical engineering, computer science and physics.
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Calcolatrice Scientifica HP 35S: Ideale per Ideale per ingegneri, topografi, studenti universitari, scienziati e professionisti del settore medico. La nuova Hp 35s offre in un formato tascabile le funzionalità e i livelli di precisione e affidabilità necessari per un’esecuzione ottimale dei progetti scientifici. Con 30 Kb di memoria utente, due modalità di inserimento dati, Rpn e algebrica, un avanzato display a due linee e l’applicazione Hp Solve, che consente di risparmiare tempo prezioso. Funzionalità Logica di immissione dati RPN o algebrica, programmazione dei tasti, HP Solve e 100 funzioni integrate, ampio display a due righe con contrasto regolabile, statistiche a una e due variabili, regressione lineare e altro, 30 KB di memoria e registri a più di 800 archivi indipendenti, modalità frazioni oltre a conversione da frazione a decimali, 42 costanti fisiche integrate, più una libreria completa di conversioni di unità, funzioni inverse, radice cubica, logaritmi, esponenti, fattoriali e altro ancora Utilizzo autorizzato per Utilizzo autorizzato per SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Level 1 e Level 2, ACT Mathematics Test, PSAT/NMSQT, AP Chemistry/Physics, Plan, and Explore
Quantum Mechanics in Hilbert Space (second edition)
Vendo libro usato di meccanica quantistica - titolo: Quantum Mechanics in Hilbert Space (second edition) - autore: Eduard Prugovecki - editore: Dover publications, Inc. Mineola, New York - lingua inglese - condizioni: pari al nuovo - prezzo di copertina: € - contenuto: A critical presentation of the basic mathematics of non relativistic quantum mechanics, this text is suitable for courses in functional analysis at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. Its readable and self-contained form is accessible even to student without an extensive mathematical background. Applications of basic theorems to quantum mechanics make it of particular interest to mathematicians working in functional analysis and related areas. This text features the rigorous proofs of all the main functional-alnalytic statements encountered in books on quantum mechanics. It fills the gap between strictly physics- and mathematics-oriented text on Hilbert space theory as applied to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Organized in form of definitions, theorems, and proofs of theorems, it allows readers to immediately grasp the basic concepts and results. Exercises appear throughout the text, with hints and solutions at the end. - eventuali spese di spedizione: 3.63 € con piego di libri raccomandato - accetto pagamento con paypal o bonifico bancario
Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Kirk, Donald J., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Accident investigation/reconstruction is more than just a job or even a profession; it is more art than science and requires a dedication greater than a commitment of time. It takes constant reading, study, and analysis of accident information and case reconstructions to keep improving your performance, both in the field and in the courtroom. Vehicular Accident Investigation and Reconstruction concentrates on the development of the skills, education, and information needed for an accident investigation and reconstruction, including the necessary tools, some of the pitfalls facing the investigator/reconstructionist and the latest advances and techniques in the field. The book is divided into four sections: Section 1 -- Describes the need for proper accident investigation, the specialized tools, education, and the necessary mindset Section 2 -- Deals with reconstruction, which requires deductive reasoning, logic, physics, engineering, and a general knowledge of the accident subject Section 3 -- Discusses occupant kinematics or body movement and reaction to external forces, including human anatomy, physiology, human tolerance to impact, and occupant reactions to various types of impacts Section 4 -- Discusses latest techniques for investigation and reconstruction, citing examples such as electronic scene mapping, computer animation, computer accident simulation, and the use of the computer in the courtroom.
5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B & C
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacobs, Greg / Schulman, Joshua, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill, A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules-so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence *AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
Handbook of Biomedical Imaging
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paragios, Nikos / Duncan, James / Ayache, Nicholas, PUBLISHER: Springer, Biomedical image analysis has become a major aspect of engineering sciences, and radiology in particular has become a dominant player in the field. Recent developments have made it possible to use biomedical imaging to view the human body from an anatomical or physiological perspective in a non-invasive fashion. Computer-aided diagnosis consists of developing algorithms and intelligent software components that can automatically process images and spot potential irregularities in the health chain. The aim of this book is to explain the process of biomedical imaging, from image acquisition to automated diagnosis. This process consists of three thematic areas. The first is dedicated to the acquisition process and the underlying properties of images from a physics-oriented perspective. The second part addresses the dominant state-of-the-art methodologies behind content extraction and interpretation of medical images. The third section presents an application-based example, which develops solutions to address the particular needs of various diagnoses. This complete volume is an exceptional tool for radiologists, research scientists, senior undergraduate and graduate students in health sciences and engineering, and university professors. This book offers a unique guide to the entire chain of biomedical imaging, explaining how image formation is done, and how the most appropriate algorithms are used to address demands and diagnoses.
Libri e appunti - Politecnico di Torino - UniTo
Vendo i seguenti libri e appunti per il PoliTo e per l'università di Torino: Istituzioni di Algebra e Geometria, Appunti , Michele Da Re [5€ Entrambi] Lezioni di Analisi Matematica 1, S. Lancelotti, Celid [15€] Complete IELTS Bands 4-5, G. Brook-Hart, V. Jakeman, Cambridge English [15€] Fisica 1, 5° Edizione, Resnick, Halliday, Krane [30€] Algebra, A. Conte, L. Picco Botta, D. Romagnoli, Levrotto&Bella (Fotocopiato) [5€] Algebra 2nd Edition, M. Artin, Pearson International [15€] Topology 2nd Edition, J. Munkres (Fotocopiato) [10€] A First Course in Probability 9th Edition, S. Ross, Pearson International [15€] Modelli probabilistici e statistici con temi d'esame 2° Edizione, M. Gasparini, CLUT [10€] Elementi di ricerca operativa, R. Tadei, F. Della Croce, Esculapio [10€] Introduzione al pensiero matematico, F. Waismann [5€] Istituzioni di algebra astratta con "Esercizi e complementi", V. Corbas, G. Panella, Feltrinelli [5€] Introduzione all'algebra e all'analisi moderna, M. Zamansky, Feltrinelli [15€] Lezioni di topologia generale, V. Checcucci, A. Tognoli, E. Vesentini, Feltrinelli [5€] Differential Topology, M. W. Hirsch, Springer-Verlag [25€] Geometria 1, E. Sernesi, Bollati Boringhieri [15€] Geometria 2, E. Sernesi, Bollati Boringhieri [15€] Introduction to solid state physics, C. Kittel [5€] Applications of Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics in Engineering - Vol. 1, S. Banerjee, M. Mitra, L. Rondoni, Springer [20€]
Albert Einstein's Vision: Remarkable Discoveries That Shaped
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parker, Barry, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Acclaimed science writer Barry Parker completes his trilogy on Einstein with this new work showing the incredibly wide-ranging influence of Einstein's many discoveries. In the first volume, "Einstein's Brainchild, Parker focused on relativity, the most famous and important of the great genius's ideas. In the second volume, "Einstein: The Passions of a Scientist, his human side and diverse interests beyond science were Parker's main topic. Now the author turns once again to Einstein as creative scientist, concentrating on his prolific output of far-reaching contributions that complement and broaden his discovery of relativity. Moreover, Parker provides an indelible portrait of the man behind the theories. In clear and eloquent language, Parker helps us appreciate the breadth and richness of Einstein's vision: from Einstein's theories supporting time travel, to his research on curved space, the cosmological constant, black holes, worm holes, gravity waves, cosmic lenses, to quantum theory, and beyond. Parker also discusses Einstein's reluctant connection with atomic weapons, his pacifist philosophy, his quest for the elusive unified field theory, and the relationship of his work to the recent "hot" area of superstrings. Even readers already familiar with Einstein's work will discover a wealth of new material in this singular contribution to the Einstein corpus. Parker's gift for turning complex physics into lucid prose has produced the most complete and accessible volume to elucidate for everyone the magnificent contributions of this most brilliant of scientists.
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Vendo: Le traiettorie della fisica. Azzurro Da Galileo a Heisenberg. Con interactive e-book. Con Physics in English. Autore: Ugo Amaldi Editore: Zanichelli Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Matematica.blu 2.0 Con Maths in English Autori: Massimo Bergamini, Anna Trifone, Graziella Barozzi Editore: Zanichelli Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Matematica. Azzurro Con Maths in English Autori: Massimo Bergamini, Anna Trifone, Graziella Barozzi Editore: Zanichelli Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Biologia.blu PLUS Con interactive e-book. Il corpo umano con Biology in English Autori: David Sadava, Craig H. Heller, Gordon H. Orians, William K. Purves, David M. Hillis Editore: Zanichelli Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Elio Gaia Vulcano. Volume 2 Itinerari tra le Scienze della Terra. Con espansione online Autori: Luciana Campanaro, Giuseppe Mandrone, Daniela Torta Editore: Loescher Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Scienze Umane Corso integrato di Antropologia Pedagogia Psicologia Sociologia. Con espansione online Autori: G. Chiosso, P. Crepet, P. Volontè Editore: Einaudi Scuola Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Lezioni di Arte. Volume 3 Dal neoclassicismo all'arte contemporanea Editore: Scolastiche Bruno Mondadori Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? I filosofi e le idee. Volume 3a & 3b Esperienze filosofiche e storia del pensiero Autori: Cioffi Luppi, Vigorelli Zanette, Bianchi De Pasquale Editore: Scolastiche Bruno Mondadori Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Passato Presente. Volume 2 Dall'antico regime alla società di massa Autori: Marco Fossati, Giorgio Luppi, Emilio Zanette Editore: Scolastiche Bruno Mondadori Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ? Passato Presente. Volume 3 Il Novecento e il mondo contemporaneo Autori: Marco Fossati, Giorgio Luppi, Emilio Zanette Editore: Scolastiche Bruno Mondadori Codice ISBN: Prezzo: ?
Einstein's Jewish Science: Physics at the Intersection of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gimbel, Steven, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Is relativity Jewish? The Nazis denigrated Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory by calling it "Jewish science," a charge typical of the ideological excesses of Hitler and his followers. Philosopher of science Steven Gimbel explores the many meanings of this provocative phrase and considers whether there is any sense in which Einstein's theory of relativity is Jewish. Arguing that we must take seriously the possibility that the Nazis were in some sense correct, Gimbel examines Einstein and his work to explore how beliefs, background, and environment may--or may not--influence the work of the scientist. You cannot understand Einstein's science, Gimbel declares, without knowing the history, religion, and philosophy that influenced it. No one, especially Einstein himself, denies Einstein's Jewish heritage, but many are uncomfortable saying that he was a Jew while he was at his desk working. To understand what "Jewish" means for Einstein's work, Gimbel first explores the many definitions of "Jewish" and asks whether there are elements of Talmudic thinking apparent in Einstein's theory of relativity. He applies this line of inquiry to other scientists, including Isaac Newton, Ren? Descartes, Sigmund Freud, and ?mile Durkheim, to consider whether and how their specific religious beliefs or backgrounds manifested in their scientific endeavors. "Einstein's Jewish Science" intertwines science, history, philosophy, theology, and politics in fresh and fascinating ways to solve the multifaceted riddle of what religion means--and what it means to science. There are some senses, Gimbel claims, in which Jews can find a special connection to "E = mc2," and this claim leads to the engaging, spirited debate at the heart of this book. Acquista Ora
Turning Points: Observations from Life in the Real World
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kroeger, Carroll V., PUBLISHER: Eloquent Books, Life is a series of choices. Even small choices are important because you never know when one may become an important turning point.The book Turning Points illustrates why learning how to overcome disappointment and adversity is one of the most important lessons in life. It relates how the author ignored the paths of least resistance and chose the less travelled paths that took him beyond his wildest dreams. It describes the problems and rewards of working in international business. And it tells what the Human Resource departments don't: why experience is a false glass ceiling and how to recognize opportunity.Turning Points explains why the author was a "Creator Builder and/or Business Surgeon and not a Business Caretaker." It concludes with the two most important turning points in the author's life: surviving an elite navy officer training program in World War II, and meeting Grace, his lovely wife of 64 years.About the Author: Carroll V. Kroeger, 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, is a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He is a Rice University NROTC graduate, and holds a BA in math and physics, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. Having achieved a global reputation in natural gas engineering, he helped bring about an expansion of the natural gas industries of Western Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. He developed some of America's first energy conservation programs. Kroeger was a tenured associate professor of business at Belmont University, and took the Nashville Business Incubation Center at Tennessee State University from concept to international recognition.Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TurningPoints.html
Seeing Further: 350 Years of the Royal Society and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryson, Bill, PUBLISHER: Doubleday Canada, From the Royal Society, a peerless collection of all-new science writing Bill Bryson, who explored all -- or at least a great deal of -- current scientific knowledge in A Short History of Nearly Everything, now turns his attention to the history of that knowledge. As editor of Seeing Further, he has rounded up an extraordinary roster of scientists who write and writers who know science in order to celebrate 350 years of the Royal Society, Britain's scientific national academy. The result is an encyclopedic survey of the history, philosophy and current state of science, written in an accessible and inspiring style by some of today's most important writers. The contributors include Margaret Atwood, Steve Jones, Richard Dawkins, James Gleick, Richard Holmes, and Neal Stephenson, among many others, on subjects ranging from metaphysics to nuclear physics, from the threatened endtimes of flu and climate change to our evolving ideas about the nature of time itself, from the hidden mathematics that rule the universe to the cosmological principle that guides "Star Trek." The collection begins with a brilliant introduction from Bryson himself, who says: "It is impossible to list all the ways that the Royal Society has influenced the world, but you can get some idea by typing in 'Royal Society' as a word search in the electronic version of the "Dictionary of National Biography." That produces 218 pages of results -- entries, nearly as many as for the Church of England (at ) and considerably more than for the House of Commons () or House of Lords ()." As this book shows, the Royal Society not only produces the best scientists and science, it also produces and inspires the very best science writing.
Heisenberg and the Nazi Atomic Bomb Project, : A
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rose, Paul Lawrence, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, No one better represents the plight and the conduct of German intellectuals under Hitler than Werner Heisenberg, whose task it was to build an atomic bomb for Nazi Germany. The controversy surrounding Heisenberg still rages, because of the nature of his work and the regime for which it was undertaken. What precisely did Heisenberg know about the physics of the atomic bomb? How deep was his loyalty to the German government during the Third Reich? Assuming that he had been able to build a bomb, would he have been willing? These questions, the moral and the scientific, are answered by Paul Lawrence Rose with greater accuracy and breadth of documentation than any other historian has yet achieved. Digging deep into the archival record among formerly secret technical reports, Rose establishes that Heisenberg never overcame certain misconceptions about nuclear fission, and as a result the German leaders never pushed for atomic weapons. In fact, Heisenberg never had to face the moral problem of whether he "should" design a bomb for the Nazi regime. Only when he and his colleagues were interned in England and heard about Hiroshima did Heisenberg realize that his calculations were wrong. He began at once to construct an image of himself as a "pure" scientist who could have built a bomb but chose to work on reactor design instead. This was fiction, as Rose demonstrates: in reality, Heisenberg blindly supported and justified the cause of German victory. The question of why he did, and why he misrepresented himself afterwards, is answered through Rose's subtle analysis of German mentality and the scientists' problems of delusion and self-delusion. This fascinating study is a profound effort to understand one of the twentieth century's great enigmas.