"Lost legacies of women in science" is a captivating journey through the annals of scientific history, revealing the long-neglected stories of women who significantly advanced knowledge. In this inspiring book, we encounter a gallery of fascinating figures who pushed the boundaries of understanding despite cultural, social, and institutional obstacles.This work aims to restore balance in the historical representation of scientific contributions, taking us on a chronological journey...

This book gathers 50 introductory-level exercises posed during different competitions (UKMT, SMO, AMC,…).All exercises are corrected in detail to assimilate the essential and useful notions to know.The inclusion of problems from various contests ensures a well-rounded exposure to different styles and difficulty levels, preparing readers for the rigors of mathematical challenges at every stage. Whether you are a student preparing for a competition, an educator seeking supple...

The blockbuster modern science classic that introduced the butterfly effect to the world—even more relevant two decades after it became an international sensationFor centuries, scientific thought was focused on bringing order to the natural world. But even as relativity and quantum mechanics undermined that rigid certainty in the first half of the twentieth century, the scientific community clung to the idea that any system, no matter how complex, could be reduced ...

If you are having difficulty learning math, you already know you are not alone. Many people struggle with math. In fact, it is the one discipline in which low grades and low performance are almost universally acceptable because they are so common. For example, a parent is more likely to excuse a lower report card grade in math than in any other subject because that parent probably got lower grades in math when he or she were in school.But why is math so hard to learn? If we look at...

Drawn from the cutting-edge frontiers of science, This Explains Everything will revolutionize your understanding of the world.What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org ("The world's smartest website"—The Guardian), posed to the world's most influential minds. Flowing from the horizons of physics, economics, psychology, neuroscience, and more, This Explains ...

This guide contains the fundamental structure of geometry. Topics covered include: geometric formulas, description of undefined terms, defined terms, lines & line segments, planes, angels, rays and much more.

An illuminating portrayal of Richard Feynman—a giant of twentieth century physics—from his childhood tinkering with radios, to his vital work on the Manhattan Project and beyondRaised in Depression-era Rockaway Beach, physicist Richard Feynman was irreverent, eccentric, and childishly enthusiastic—a new kind of scientist in a field that was in its infancy. His quick mastery of quantum mechanics earned him a place at Los Alamos working on the Manhattan Project under...

Raise your grades today with the amazing Algebra 1 guide! This guide covers principles for basic, intermediate, and college level courses. Master and learn the basics quickly and efficiently with QuickStudy.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose, from the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe."Few humans share Greene’s mastery of both the latest cosmological science and English prose." —The New York TimesUntil the End of Time is Brian Greene's breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning in the face of...

"If you liked Chaos, you'll love Complexity. Waldrop creates the most exciting intellectual adventure story of the year" ( The Washington Post).In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank a...

Are you feeling nervous because you're about the take the IELTS exam (Academic test format)?Do you have very little time to prepare and you need last minute important tips that will help you achieve a high score?Do you want a list of important rules to pass the IELTS (written by an IELTS professional)?If you answer yes to any of these questions then this book is for you.This book is for anyone who is going to take the IELTS exam (Academic) very soon and want...