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38 produkter
Life Everywhere
Häftad, 2002
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
290 kr
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To many people, the main question about extraterrestrial life is whether it exists. But to the scientific community, that question has already been answered: it does, and within our solar system. The new science of astrobiology is already being practiced at NASA's Astrobiology Institute and the …
Complete Book of Spaceflight
From Apollo 1 to Zero Gravity
E-bok, 2003
376 kr
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A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about …
Universal Book of Mathematics
From Abracadabra to Zeno''s Paradoxes
E-bok, 2004
339 kr
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Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy "A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended." -Library Journal "A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat." -Focus The Complete Book of Spaceflight "Darling''s content …
Teleportation
The Impossible Leap
E-bok, 2005
238 kr
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An authoritative, entertaining examination of the ultimate thrill ride Until recently the stuff of sci-fi fiction and Star Trek reruns, teleportation has become a reality-for subatomic particles at least. In this eye-opening book, science author David Darling follows the remarkable evolution of …
Gravity's Arc
The Story of Gravity from Aristotle to Einstein and Beyond
Inbunden, 2006
293 kr
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Gravity's Arc
The Story of Gravity from Aristotle to Einstein and Beyond
E-bok, 2006
213 kr
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Advance Praise for Gravity''s Arc "A beautifully written exposition of the still mysterious force that holds our universe together--and the even more mysterious dark twin that may blow it apart." --Joshua Gilder, coauthor of Heavenly Intrigue "A lucid book as up-to-date as the effect of gravity on …
Biggest Number in the World
A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
Av David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Häftad, 2022
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
121 kr
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From cells in our bodies to measuring the universe, big numbers are everywhereWe all know that numbers go on forever, that you could spend your life counting and never reach the end of the line, so there can’t be such a thing as a ‘biggest number’. Or can there?To find out, David Darling and Agnijo …
Biggest Number in the World
A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
Av Agnijo Banerjee, David Darling
E-bok, 2022
133 kr
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From cells in our bodies to measuring the universe, big numbers are everywhere We all know that numbers go on forever, that you could spend your life counting and never reach the end of the line, so there can’t be such a thing as a ‘biggest number’. Or can there? To find out, David Darling and …
Ka-boom!
The Science of Extremes
Häftad, 2024
123 kr
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What’s the brightest light on Earth? The coldest corner of the universe? The blackest material ever made? The most poisonous substance in nature?‘You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining.’ Kit Yates, author of The Maths of …
Ka-boom!
The Science of Extremes
E-bok, 2024
142 kr
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What’s the brightest light on Earth? The coldest corner of the universe? The blackest material ever made? The most poisonous substance in nature? ‘You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining.’ Kit Yates, author of The Maths of …
Perfect Harmony
Music, Mathematics and Science
Häftad, 2025
131 kr
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A melodic odyssey through the interwoven worlds of music, physics and mathematicsFrom the earliest of civilisations, humans have found ways to make music, whether through makeshift drums or artfully drilled bone flutes. But how did music – effectively little more than a series of certain tones and …
Perfect Harmony
Music, Mathematics and Science
E-bok, 2025
133 kr
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A melodic odyssey through the interwoven worlds of music, physics and mathematics From the earliest of civilisations, humans have found ways to make music, whether through makeshift drums or artfully drilled bone flutes. But how did music – effectively little more than a series of certain tones and …
Universal Book of Astronomy
From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
E-bok, 2003
329 kr
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The ultimate guide to the final frontier This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts needed to explore the skies with authority. Packed with more than 3,000 entries that cover everything from major observatories and space telescopes to …
Universal Book of Astronomy
From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
Häftad, 2003
507 kr
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Universal Book of Astronomy
From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Zone of Avoidance
Inbunden, 2003
763 kr
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Megacatastrophes!
Nine Strange Ways the World Could End
Av Dirk Schulze-Makuch, David Darling
E-bok, 2012
106 kr
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Acerbic dark humour meets hardcore science in this mind-boggling exploration of the nine worst ways the world could end Discover the mind-boggling science of the coming apocalypse! ''Curiously pleasurable… this will help you get your everyday problems into perspective.'' Independent Which will get …
Mayday!
A History of Flight through its Martyrs, Oddballs and Daredevils
Häftad, 2015
89 kr
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The thrilling stories of those who looked to the skies and dared to dream of flight'Gripping… dazzling tales of madness and derring do.' Brian CleggIn a world without aircraft, to believe flight might be possible required a certain kind of character. You had to be starry-eyed, a possessor of …
Mayday!
A History of Flight through its Martyrs, Oddballs and Daredevils
E-bok, 2015
104 kr
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The thrilling stories of those who looked to the skies and dared to dream of flight ''Gripping… dazzling tales of madness and derring do.'' Brian Clegg In a world without aircraft, to believe flight might be possible required a certain kind of character. You had to be starry-eyed, a possessor of …
Weird Maths
At the Edge of Infinity and Beyond
Av David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
E-bok, 2018
120 kr
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Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions?In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into …
Weird Maths
At the Edge of Infinity and Beyond
Av David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Häftad, 2019
131 kr
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Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions?In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into …
