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Physics is a fascinating science. In this book we will explore the life and career of physics and its professional, the physicist. Physics would begin in the Stone Age with random questioning into Nature. It would originate in Greek philosophy, Taoism, and other ancient thinking. It would advance through ages being formalized in the Renaissance. Now it is an advanced science being taught worldwide. It absorbs into its teaching astronomy, cosmology,...
2) Science in the Neighborhood: Discover How Stem Professionals Keep Sacramento Clean, Dry, and Moving
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In this fascinating collection about how things work, Dr. Amy Rogers holds her nose at a landfill, pets a snake, listens to an iron lung, votes for a science idol, watches fish climb a ladder, buys earthquake insurance, visits a water treatment plant, and much more as she explores the science and engineering behind Sacramento transportation, weather, utilities, ecology, and health. Whether you live in Northern California or not, you'll find answers...
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Dijo el filósofo Esteban de Alejandría (550 – 620): "Existe en nosotros un alma superior, la intelectual, que aparece cuando actuamos sobre la realidad. Y es eterna, pasa de un humano a otro en la forma de conocimiento; así se produce y se transmite la filosofía, es el verdadero proceso de actualización del intelecto"."La Pascua de Lavoisier" cuenta cómo hemos construído nuestro conocimiento del mundo. Es un viaje por las extensas bambalinas...
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If you think that electricity is some kind of juice that burns in your lamp like a candle, or if you worry about violating Ohm's law, then this book is for you. On the other hand, if you know that a complete circuit is required for current to flow, but wonder whether higher voltage or higher current will kill you first, then this book is also for you. Even if you understand how electricity animates your vacuum cleaner, but are a little hazy about...
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A pop science look at time travel technology, from Einstein to Ronald Mallett to present day experiments. Forget fiction: time travel is real.
In How to Build a Time Machine, Brian Clegg provides an understanding of what time is and how it can be manipulated. He explores the fascinating world of physics and the remarkable possibilities of real time travel that emerge from quantum entanglement, superluminal speeds, neutron star cylinders and wormholes...
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The Stargazer's Guide is an accessible astronomy guide to the history, science, and myth of the night sky, perfect for anyone entranced by the stars. Guiding readers through what there is to see in the sky, why it's interesting, and how previous generations viewed and interpreted it, expert stargazer Emily Winterburn entertains and informs with this fun, accessible, and appealing look at the beauty of the heavens.
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This book is written for beginners and students who wish to learn MATLAB. One of the objectives of writing this book is to introduce MATLAB to students in high schools. The material presented is very easy and simple to understand - written in a gentle manner. The topics covered in the book include arithmetic operations, variables, mathematical functions, complex numbers, vectors, matrices, programming, graphs, solving equations, and an introduction...
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"Exploring the Cosmic Abyss" takes readers on a captivating journey through the enigmatic realm of black holes. From their formation to the quantum mysteries within, the cosmic dance of gravity and light, and the observational challenges faced by astronomers, each chapter unravels a layer of complexity. The book concludes by reflecting on the cosmic tapestry unveiled, leaving readers with a profound understanding
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The Possibilities: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering takes readers on an exploration of this ever-evolving field. From its humble beginnings to the revolutionary technologies it has spawned, this book delves into every aspect of biotechnology and genetic engineering - from their applications to potential benefits, challenges, and ethical concerns associated with them. Discover how these scientific advances are revolutionizing our future! Discover...
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"Water is life" in Bangladesh. Based on five researchers' long-term involvement with water development programs in eight districts, this book introduces the reader to the vast range of meanings that water has in this South Asian country, where village women struggle daily for access to safe supplies. Mythology, ancient sciences, folklore, and language provide a rich cultural foundation sustaining villagers' water-related beliefs and practices. Large...
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This book uses a fantasy tale to teach hard science about a very complex and poorly understood scientific phenomenon -- FRICTION -- to young children in a way they find both intriguing and relatable. Our young protagonist, Theo, is approached by a mysterious being called the Wish Magician, who wants Theo to make a wish that will make the world better. Based on recent unpleasant encounters with friction, Theo decides he wants it gone. What results...
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Ce livre offre un itinéraire captivant à travers l'apprentissage de l'hébreu, alliant la rigueur scientifique à des méthodes pratiques. Découvrez les mystères de l'alphabet hébreu avec des origines symboliques dévoilées, plongez dans la maîtrise des structures grammaticales et explorez un vocabulaire essentiel. Les dialogues, les expressions idiomatiques et les jeux de rle du chapitre 4 transforment l'apprentissage en une aventure quotidienne....
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"The Quantum Leap" is a captivating exploration of the mind-bending world of quantum physics and its profound implications for our understanding of reality. Through a blend of storytelling, scientific explanation, and thought-provoking insights, the book takes readers on a journey from the strange and counterintuitive realm of quantum mechanics to the cutting-edge theories of quantum gravity and beyond.
With engaging anecdotes and analogies, the...
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Since the time of Isaac Newton, physicists have used mathematics to describe the behavior of matter of all sizes, from subatomic particles to galaxies. In the past three decades, as advances in molecular biology have produced an avalanche of data, computational and mathematical techniques have also become necessary tools in the arsenal of biologists. But while quantitative approaches are now providing fundamental insights into biological systems,...
16) Construyendo Hábitos Ganadores: 112 Pasos para Mejorar Tu Salud, Riqueza y Relaciones. Crea Auto-Dis
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¡Prepárate para un viaje transformador con "Construyendo Hábitos Ganadores: 112 Pasos para Mejorar Tu Salud, Riqueza y Relaciones"!¿Quieres alcanzar tus metas más ambiciosas y vivir una vida plena y exitosa? Este libro es tu clave para desbloquear tu potencial máximo. Aquí tienes tres razones convincentes para hacerte con una copia hoy mismo: Resultados Probados: Con 112 pasos meticulosamente diseñados, este libro te brinda un plan de acción...
17) Guía Definitiva Joven Atleta Para la Fortaleza Mental: 30 Días Para Convertirse en Mentalmente Fuert
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¡Prepárate para desbloquear tu máximo potencial con "La guía definitiva de un joven atleta para la firmeza mental"! Este libro va más allá de una simple lectura; es un viaje transformador que te conducirá a través de un programa de 30 días hacia la mentalidad ganadora que necesitas para triunfar en el deporte y en la vida.Descubre las herramientas y estrategias probadas que te llevarán a cultivar una fortaleza mental inquebrantable:Aprende...
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En el vertiginoso mundo empresarial actual, donde la eficiencia y la precisión son la clave del éxito, la gestión de inventarios se erige como un pilar fundamental para la prosperidad de cualquier organización. Este libro, "Gestión de Inventarios: Estrategias Adecuadas de Manejo y Control", nace de la necesidad imperante de ofrecer una guía completa y actualizada sobre un tema que, a pesar de su criticidad, a menudo se subestima o se maneja...
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Changing eating habits is difficult. Dietary choices are the result of a complex array of forces. And the more dramatic the change the less likely it is to survive more than a few weeks before drifting back to the old and comfortable. This e-book offers a different approach. After reviewing the basics of nutritional physiology, you get to choose changes that adapt most easily to your (and your families) lifestyle. Less disruption equals a better chance...
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In Kitchen Mysteries, Hervé This-international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy-offers a second helping of his world-renowned insight into the science of cooking, answering such fundamental questions as what causes vegetables to change color when cooked and how to keep a soufflé from falling. He illuminates abstract concepts with practical advice and concrete examples-for instance, how sautéing in butter chemically alters the molecules...
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