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The "Encyclopedia of Scientific and Technic.al Terms", the first of its kind in India, aims at being of service to Science, Engineering and Biological students. This set includes 14 volumes and covers commonly encountered terms in Science, Biology, Mathematics, Computer, Earth sciences and Engineering Sciences. An effort has been made- to bring together in the various volumes not only commonly used terms but also the more specialised and less frequently...
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For many, physics is a difficult subject to master. This is not necessarily because the math or theories are impossible to understand, but often the terminology used in the learning materials is not understood. Having a study guide dedicated to physics terminology on hand is essential to learning physics, because it will make it easy to look up definitions of terms so there is no mistaking what is meant. Once the terminology is clearly defined, it...
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Highlights the most recent developments in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and advocates a diverse range of approaches to make SETI increasingly more powerful and effective in the years to come.
In April 2010, fifty years to the month after the first experiment in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), scholars from a range of disciplines-including astronomy, mathematics, anthropology, history, and cognitive science-gathered...
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Small telescopes have a lot to recommend them.
Cost is of course a consideration, but their most positive feature is sheer portability. Some manufacturers have tried to make large telescopes more portable (with mixed success), but the opposite approach, that of making small telescopes more effective, is what this book is all about.
Good 2-inch (60mm) telescopes are now available for beginners, and major American manufacturers now offer small, affordable...
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Jed Z. Buchwald is the Doris and Henry Dreyfuss Professor of History at the California Institute of Technology. His books include The Riddle of the Rosetta: How an English Polymath and a French Polyglot Discovered the Meaning of Egyptian Hieroglyphs and The Zodiac of Paris: How an Improbable Controversy over an Ancient Egyptian Artifact Provoked a Modern Debate between Religion and Science (both Princeton).
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Physics has plenty of jargons that make the topic confusing for discussion but that's fine because this book breaks down theories into age-appropriate written language. Build your knowledge on the concepts of speed, velocity, acceleration, force, pressure, heat, temperature, power, momentum and collision. Read to learn and learn to read.
7) Sound Waves
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Did you know that sound is only made when objects vibrate? Vibrating objects create sound waves. Learn more in Sound Waves, a title in the Waves: Light and Sound series.
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Without physics, modern life would not exist. Instead of electric light, we would read by the light of candles. We couldn't build skyscrapers. We could not possibly bridge rivers, much less build a jet or interplanetary craft. Computers and smartphones would be unimaginable. Physics is concerned with the most fundamental aspects of matter and energy and how they interact to make the physical universe work. In accessible language and with explanatory...
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In this collection, you will be reading about the renewable sources of energy. The renewable sources are those that can be used to power homes and industries without damaging the planet. It is imperative that you understand alternate energy sources to raise awareness on green living.
10) Light Waves
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Did you know that all sources of light make light waves? Waves of different sizes make different colors of light. Learn more in Light Waves, a title in the
Waves: Light and Sound series.
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Think of this book as an eye opener that discusses the huge problems that man caused. Information on the destruction caused by nuclear bombs and terrorist attacks will be discussed both in theory and in actual examples. This might be a difficult book to read (because of the extent of damage) but it sure includes useful information.
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Show your love for the "green planet" by increasing your knowledge on the renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro energy. By being aware of these alternative uses of energy, you can help campaign against the use of nonrenewable sources, and the damage they cause the environment. Fall in love with this book in either print, hardcover or digital format.
14) Classical Physics: Laws of Motion, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics: Physics Made Simple
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This book is a collection of books discussing the laws of motion, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and optics. Yes, there will be plenty of physics jargon but all will be explained carefully and effectively. The age-appropriate writing style, couple with complementing images, make this resource one of the best physics book there is.
15) Quantum Concepts
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While the smallest physical matter in the universe may seem insignificant, this couldn't be further from the truth. Quantum mechanics has helped us understand that examining the world on the scale of atoms and electrons can reveal much about what truly is behind the functions of our everyday lives. This title will fascinate readers as they learn about intriguing theoretical conundrums of quantum mechanics including entanglement. Explanatory text will...
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A stunning ebook with clear navigation for admirers of astrophotography. This ebook has been built to W3C accessibility guidelines and will work with text to speech. The layout has been redesigned with clear navigation links to each of the competition entries within the Maps section. It is compatible with all ereading apps and devices. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this ebook showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from...
17) The Quiz Book for Science Lovers: Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Physics and More: Quiz Book for Kids
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If it's anatomy, astronomy, biology, physics and more that you're looking for, there here's a quiz book for you. Quiz books are ideal knowledge bombs because they contain bits of interesting information that you can easily digest. It is recommended that you have at least one quiz book at home for easy reference. Add this book to your library and get started learning.
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In these lively and fascinating essays edited by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili, scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like.
Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts related to E.T. (extraterrestrials); A.I. (artificial intelligence); and SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence). The...
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Does technology change who we are, and if so, in what ways? Can humanity transcend physical bodies and spaces? Will AI and genetic engineering help us reach new heights or will they unleash dystopias? How do we face mortality, our own and that of our warming planet? Questions like these-which are only growing more urgent-can be answered only by drawing on different kinds of knowledge and ways of knowing. They challenge us to bridge the divide between...