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8 produkter
8 produkter
Three Steps to the Universe
From the Sun to Black Holes to the Mystery of Dark Matter
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
157 kr
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If scientists can't touch the Sun, how do they know what it's made of? And if we can't see black holes, how can we be confident they exist? Gravitational physicist David Garfinkle and his brother, science fiction writer Richard Garfinkle, tackle these questions and more in "Three Steps to the Universe", a tour through some of the most complex phenomena in the cosmos and an accessible exploration of how scientists acquire knowledge about the universe through observation, indirect detection, and theory. From the Sun and black holes, the authors lead us further into the unknown, to the dark matter and energy that pervade our universe, where science teeters on the edge of theory and discovery. Returning from the depths of space, the final section of the book brings readers back down to Earth for a final look at the practice of science, ending with a practical guide to discerning real science from pseudoscience among the cacophony of print and online scientific sources. "Three Steps to the Universe" will reward anyone interested in learning more about the universe around us and shows how scientists uncover its mysteries.
704 kr
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X Marks the Spot is written from the point of view of the users of mathematics. Since the beginning, mathematical concepts and techniques (such as arithmetic and geometry) were created as tools with a particular purpose like counting sheep and measuring land areas.Understanding those purposes leads to a greater understanding of why mathematics developed as it did. Later mathematical concepts came from a process of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematics. This process of abstraction is very powerful, but often comes at the price of intuition and understanding. This book strives to give a guided tour of the development of various branches of mathematics (and what they’re used for) that will give the reader this intuitive understanding.Features Treats mathematical techniques as tools, and areas of mathematics as the result of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematical tools Written in a relaxed conversational and occasionally humorous style making it easy to follow even when discussing esoterica. Unravels how mathematicians think, demystifying math and connecting it to the ways non-mathematicians think and connecting math to people’s lives Discusses how math education can be improved in order to prevent future generations from being turned off by math.
2 604 kr
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X Marks the Spot is written from the point of view of the users of mathematics. Since the beginning, mathematical concepts and techniques (such as arithmetic and geometry) were created as tools with a particular purpose like counting sheep and measuring land areas.Understanding those purposes leads to a greater understanding of why mathematics developed as it did. Later mathematical concepts came from a process of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematics. This process of abstraction is very powerful, but often comes at the price of intuition and understanding. This book strives to give a guided tour of the development of various branches of mathematics (and what they’re used for) that will give the reader this intuitive understanding.Features Treats mathematical techniques as tools, and areas of mathematics as the result of abstracting and generalizing earlier mathematical tools Written in a relaxed conversational and occasionally humorous style making it easy to follow even when discussing esoterica. Unravels how mathematicians think, demystifying math and connecting it to the ways non-mathematicians think and connecting math to people’s lives Discusses how math education can be improved in order to prevent future generations from being turned off by math.
499 kr
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404 kr
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726 kr
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This book gives students and experienced programmers a way to see coding as an art and themselves as artists whose personal views, experiences, and ways of thinking can make their programs better for themselves and their users.This book shows in a good-humored and sympathetic way how the artistic and practical sides of programming are the same, delving into the methods of coding, the history of art, and the ways in which artists and audiences interact and benefit each other.Not confined to a single language or style of coding, this book provides a widely applicable framework for people to learn what languages and styles work best for them at present and as the field evolves. It can be used as a classroom text or for personal study and enrichment.
1 840 kr
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This book gives students and experienced programmers a way to see coding as an art and themselves as artists whose personal views, experiences, and ways of thinking can make their programs better for themselves and their users.This book shows in a good-humored and sympathetic way how the artistic and practical sides of programming are the same, delving into the methods of coding, the history of art, and the ways in which artists and audiences interact and benefit each other.Not confined to a single language or style of coding, this book provides a widely applicable framework for people to learn what languages and styles work best for them at present and as the field evolves. It can be used as a classroom text or for personal study and enrichment.
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Diverticulitis
A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Guide to Diagnosis and Management
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 537 kr
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Colonic diverticulitis remains among the most common surgical diseases encountered by general and colorectal surgeons. As the incidence of diverticulitis rises worldwide, so does our knowledge regarding its pathophysiology and treatment. Over the past several decades, there have been many new advancements and trends in the management of diverticulitis, with many more to come in the near future.This text provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of diverticulitis, serving as an invaluable resource for medical and surgical trainees, practicing surgeons, gastroenterologists, emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians and researchers. Opening chapters address the changing epidemiology in diverticulitis, pathophysiology and diagnosis, and the many classification and scoring systems. The focus then shifts to the acute management of diverticulitis, with an emphasis on the most up-to-date scientific information and the ongoing debate surrounding antibiotic, with chapters outling the management of patients after a successfully treated episode of diverticulitis, including the evolving indications for elective surgery. The book concludes with special considerations in diverticulitis, such as the immunosuppressed patient and right-sided diverticulitis. Contributors for each chapter are experts in their respective fields, recognizing the differences in practice across continents while sticking to the principals of evidence-based medicine. Diverticulitis combines unbiased and evidence-based information with the experience and wisdom of experts in the field. Given the many controversial topics in the management of diverticulitis, there is a strong need to amalgamate the information into one concise text.