Sir Nevill Mott was Britain's last Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics. This is a tribute to the life and work of Nobel Laureate Nevill Mott, a hugely admired and appreciated man, and one of this countries greatest ever scientists. It includes contributions from over 80 of his friends, family and colleagues, full of anecdotes and appreciations for this collossus of modern physics.

This historical survey of the discovery of the electron has been published to coincide with the centenary of the discovery. The text maps the life and achievements of J.J. Thomson, with particular focus on his ideas and experiments leading to the discovery. It describes Thomson's early years and education. It then considers his career at Cambridge,

This is a set of fabulous short stories focused on queer characters by a diverse group of talented authors.

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and upA unique and reimagined take on a favorite. Same setting, different characters, and different story."This book had my attention from the first page!! I am a Twilight fan, and this book was perfect!" 5 stars"Born and raised a "Forksite" so really fun to read a story written by someone local." 5 stars"Could Twilight be real!" 5 stars"I like how she connected the movie to the book and still you are like: what ...

Presbyterian minister Nicholas A. Davis joined the Fourth Regiment of Texas Volunteers as chaplain in 1861. Soon after, the unit moved to Virginia, where they fought in the Seven Days Campaign, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg. Rev. Davis wrote his memoir two years into battle, drawing upon keen observational skills and a diary he kept faithfully. He delves deeply into little known topics such as religion in the field, the duties of army chaplains, the appalling condition of...

ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review, 2nd Edition, spans the full spectrum of sports medicine, from medical to skeletal conditions related to the athlete. Using an easy-to-follow, bulleted approach, it approaches the content with two guiding objectives 1) to serve a premier educational primer for the clinician embarking on a career in sports medicine, and 2) to provide the foremost resource to assist clinicians preparing for their subspecialty sports medicine certification examin...

Sara Jordan-Heintz has curated an intriguing list of terrifying stories and these diverse authors: j.e. pittman, C.E. Albanese, L. A. Selby, Kellee R. Kranendonk, A.R.R. Ash, Andrea L. Staum, Robert Kostanczuk, Meg Candelaria, Scott Brendel, Emily Carvelli, LMG Wilson, Tyler Clark, Heidi Hunter, Jessie Ulmer, Kevin A Davis

From 1931 to 1936, Stalin vacationed at his Black Sea residence for two to three months each year. While away from Moscow, he relied on correspondence with his subordinates to receive information, watch over the work of the Politburo and the government, give orders, and express his opinions. This book publishes for the first time translations of 177 handwritten letters and coded telegrams exchanged during this period between Stalin and his most highly trusted deputy, Lazar Kaganovich....

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. This collection of the greatest mysterious dark tales gathers together more than 100 authors and more than 1000 short stories (!), which makes it truly unique in its kind. Be ...

Contents: A.M. CHISHOLM A Thousand a Plate A.M. WILLIAMSON The Eccentricity of Fleetwood ACHMED ABDULLAH The Home-Coming ARTHUR TRAIN The Escape of Wilkins ARTHUR TRAIN The Governor-General's Trunk BUCK CONNOR Get Your Man CHARLES BEADLE John O'Damn CHARLES E. VAN LOAN Water Stuff E.NESBIT The Dwellers EDWARD S. ELLIS A Battle in the Air EDWARD S. ELLIS An Unpleasant Companion EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in a Blizzard EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in the South Sea F. HOPKINSON SMITH Captain Joe FORREST CR...

Step into a world beyond the material realm with 'Noncorporeal,' a spine-chilling anthology packed with haunting tales of ghosts and other ethereal beings. Prepare to be captivated as you journey through stories that will keep you wide-awake, make you question reality, and even elicit a chuckle or two. Get ready for an unforgettable ride into the realm of the supernatural with 'Noncorporeal' - your next stop for spooky delights.Authors include: Joshua Dyer, Vincent E.M. Thorn, Kat F...

Physical Diagnosis in Medicine covers the procedures for physical examination and for diagnosis of common causes of abnormal physical signs. This book is composed of eight chapters that also outline the physical signs encountered in common medical conditions. The opening chapters deal with the preliminary general appraisal of the patient for a number of important physical sign, appearance, behavior, and mental state. The rest of the book outlines the schematic approach allowing an overall ...