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Half Lives

The Unlikely History of Radium

by Lucy Jane Santos ...

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday life.Of all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item – a ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday life.Of all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item – a
... Read more
Zapped

From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light

by Bob Berman ...

"An unfailingly congenial explainer, always ready with the kinds of fascinating facts" reveals all you need to know about the radiation around you ( Christian Science Monitor ).How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

"An unfailingly congenial explainer, always ready with the kinds of fascinating facts" reveals all you need to know about the radiation around you ( Christian Science Monitor ).How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power
... Read more
Environmental Monitoring with Arduino

Building Simple Devices to Collect Data About the World Around Us

by Emily Gertz, Patrick Di Justo ...

After the devastating tsunami in 2011, DYIers in Japan built their own devices to detect radiation levels, then posted their finding on the Internet. Right now, thousands of people worldwide are tracking environmental conditions with monitoring devices they’ve built themselves. You can do it too!This inspiring guide shows you how to use Arduino to create gadgets for measuring noise, weather, ... Read more

$5.39 CAD

After the devastating tsunami in 2011, DYIers in Japan built their own devices to detect radiation levels, then posted their finding on the Internet. Right now, thousands of people worldwide are tracking environmental conditions with monitoring devices they’ve built themselves. You can do it too!This inspiring guide shows you how to use Arduino to create gadgets for measuring noise, weather,
... Read more
From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

A Primer on Radiation and Health

by Dale Dewar, Florian Oelck ...

The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant
... Read more
Marie Curie: A Life

by Susan Quinn ...

Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn (190,000 words and 41 photographs)Marie Curie was long idealized as a selfless and dedicated scientist, not entirely of this world. But Quinn's Marie Curie is, on the contrary, a woman of passion — born in Warsaw under the repressive regime of the Russian czars, outspokenly committed to the cause of a free Poland, deeply in love with her husband Pierre but also, ... Read more

$13.56 CAD

Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn (190,000 words and 41 photographs)Marie Curie was long idealized as a selfless and dedicated scientist, not entirely of this world. But Quinn's Marie Curie is, on the contrary, a woman of passion — born in Warsaw under the repressive regime of the Russian czars, outspokenly committed to the cause of a free Poland, deeply in love with her husband Pierre but also,
... Read more
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. I

The New Millennium Edition: Mainly Mechanics, Radiation, and Heat

by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands ...

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum
... Read more
Atmospheric Monitoring with Arduino

Building Simple Devices to Collect Data About the Environment

by Patrick Di Justo, Emily Gertz ...

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Makers around the globe are building low-cost devices to monitor the environment, and with this hands-on guide, so can you. Through succinct tutorials, illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to create gadgets for examining the quality of our atmosphere, using Arduino and several inexpensive sensors.Detect harmful gases, dust particles such as smoke and smog, and upper
... Read more
Radiation

What It Is, What You Need to Know

by Robert Peter Gale, Eric Lax ...

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in ... Read more

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The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in
... Read more
Quantum Physics for Absolute Beginner

Understanding the Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Quanta, Bohr Theory in Plain Language

by Donald Stan ...

Quantum mechanics is the science that deals with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale, it attempts to describe and account for the properties of atoms and molecules and their constituents, which includes electrons, protons, neutrons and other esoteric particles which includes gluons and quarksThese particles include the interactions of the particles with each other ... Read more

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Quantum mechanics is the science that deals with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale, it attempts to describe and account for the properties of atoms and molecules and their constituents, which includes electrons, protons, neutrons and other esoteric particles which includes gluons and quarksThese particles include the interactions of the particles with each other
... Read more
A Field Guide to Radiation

by Wayne Biddle ...

A comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how radiation affects our everyday livesNuclear energy, X-rays, radon, cell phones . . . radiation is part of the way we live on a daily basis, and yet the sources and repercussions of our exposure to it remain mysterious. Now Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wayne Biddle offers a first-of-its-kind guide to understanding this fundamental ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $11.99 CAD

A comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how radiation affects our everyday livesNuclear energy, X-rays, radon, cell phones . . . radiation is part of the way we live on a daily basis, and yet the sources and repercussions of our exposure to it remain mysterious. Now Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wayne Biddle offers a first-of-its-kind guide to understanding this fundamental
... Read more
Têtes chercheuses

La science québécoise au féminin

by Florence Meney ...

Partez à la rencontre de scientifiques québécoises exceptionnelles !Des milliers de chercheuses d'ici changent nos vies, une découverte à la fois. Vingt d'entre elles, connues ou non du grand public, dévoilent dans cet ouvrage leur quête et leurs idées salvatrices et avant-gardistes. Pionnières et mentors, elles réfléchissent sur les obstacles qui se dressent encore parfois sur la route des femmes ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Partez à la rencontre de scientifiques québécoises exceptionnelles !Des milliers de chercheuses d'ici changent nos vies, une découverte à la fois. Vingt d'entre elles, connues ou non du grand public, dévoilent dans cet ouvrage leur quête et leurs idées salvatrices et avant-gardistes. Pionnières et mentors, elles réfléchissent sur les obstacles qui se dressent encore parfois sur la route des femmes
... Read more
An Introduction To Stars: The Sun

by Owen Cotton ...

Series series An Introduction To Stars
Our Star, the Sun, whilst only a small star compared to some, is essential for life upon Earth.Despite all of the technologies that are available to us, many questions remain. Those that have been answered include:What is the Sun made of?How does the Sun generate its energy?What is the mechanism behind the Sun's magnetic field and why does it flip every 11 years?What are sunspots and why are they ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

Our Star, the Sun, whilst only a small star compared to some, is essential for life upon Earth.Despite all of the technologies that are available to us, many questions remain. Those that have been answered include:What is the Sun made of?How does the Sun generate its energy?What is the mechanism behind the Sun's magnetic field and why does it flip every 11 years?What are sunspots and why are they
... Read more
Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

by Claudio Tuniz ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
You cannot hide from radioactivity. Even the book you are holding is slightly radioactive, but there are more serious risks. Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature. It is a process that has been harnessed to provide wide and important applications in science, medicine, industry, and energy production. But it remains much ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

You cannot hide from radioactivity. Even the book you are holding is slightly radioactive, but there are more serious risks. Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature. It is a process that has been harnessed to provide wide and important applications in science, medicine, industry, and energy production. But it remains much
... Read more
EMF Book

What You Should Know About Electromagnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Radiation & Your Health

by Mark A. Pinsky ...

This book gives facts about the dangers, revealing that most of us are exposed to radiation and electromagnetic fields everyday.Electromagnetic fields and radiation are everywhere - near power lines, computers, radio and television signals, microwave ovens, toasters, alarm clocks and everyday electrical appliances. The media are warning of the possible hazards of EMFs and EMR and recent studies ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This book gives facts about the dangers, revealing that most of us are exposed to radiation and electromagnetic fields everyday.Electromagnetic fields and radiation are everywhere - near power lines, computers, radio and television signals, microwave ovens, toasters, alarm clocks and everyday electrical appliances. The media are warning of the possible hazards of EMFs and EMR and recent studies
... Read more
Overpowered

The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It

by Martin Blank PhD ...

Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of twenty-first-century life—suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we’ve all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd recently asked in the New York Times, “Are cells the new cigarettes?”Overpowered brings readers, in ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of twenty-first-century life—suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we’ve all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd recently asked in the New York Times, “Are cells the new cigarettes?”Overpowered brings readers, in
... Read more
Understanding Remote Sensing: From Satellites to Solutions

by P. Agrawal ...

Understanding Remote Sensing: From Satellites to Solutions is a clear, practice-oriented guide that takes readers from the core physics of Earth observation to the delivery of real, actionable insights for agriculture, water, forests, cities, disasters, climate, security, and more. Written in simple, bookish language, it balances foundational science with hands-on methods and operational workflows ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understanding Remote Sensing: From Satellites to Solutions is a clear, practice-oriented guide that takes readers from the core physics of Earth observation to the delivery of real, actionable insights for agriculture, water, forests, cities, disasters, climate, security, and more. Written in simple, bookish language, it balances foundational science with hands-on methods and operational workflows
... Read more
MARIE CURIE

The Biography, Life, and Legacy of the Mother of Modern Physics, Marie Curie

by Karen M. Galindo ...

The Biography, Life, and Legacy of the Mother of Modern Physics, Marie CurieIntroducing "Marie Curie: The Biography, Life, and Legacy of the Mother of Modern Physics, Marie Curie" by Karen M. Galindo – a captivating journey into the extraordinary life of a true trailblazer. Dive into the pages of this meticulously researched biography and discover the indomitable spirit of Marie Curie, an icon ... Read more

$9.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Biography, Life, and Legacy of the Mother of Modern Physics, Marie CurieIntroducing "Marie Curie: The Biography, Life, and Legacy of the Mother of Modern Physics, Marie Curie" by Karen M. Galindo – a captivating journey into the extraordinary life of a true trailblazer. Dive into the pages of this meticulously researched biography and discover the indomitable spirit of Marie Curie, an icon
... Read more
Fallout

Disasters, Lies, and the Legacy of the Nuclear Age

by Fred Pearce ...

An investigation into our complicated 8-decade-long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste.From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity’s struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

An investigation into our complicated 8-decade-long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste.From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity’s struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye
... Read more
Engineering the Climate

The Ethics of Solar Radiation Management

by Wylie Carr, Maialen Galarraga, Benjamin Hale, Marion Hourdequin, Ashley Mercer, Konrad Ott, Clare Palmer, Ronald Sandler, Holly Jean Buck, Patrick Taylor Smith, Kyle Powys Whyte, Albert Borgmann, Forrest Clingerman, Dane Scott, Bronislaw Szerszynski ...

Engineering the Climate: The Ethics of Solar Radiation Management discusses the ethical issues associated with deliberately engineering a cooler climate to combat global warming. Climate engineering (also known as geoengineering) has recently experienced a surge of interest given the growing likelihood that the global community will fail to limit the temperature increases associated with ... Read more

$62.29 CAD

Engineering the Climate: The Ethics of Solar Radiation Management discusses the ethical issues associated with deliberately engineering a cooler climate to combat global warming. Climate engineering (also known as geoengineering) has recently experienced a surge of interest given the growing likelihood that the global community will fail to limit the temperature increases associated with
... Read more
Legality

by Scott J. Shapiro ...

This highly successful manual has served for nearly three decades as the definitive guide to the safe use of radioactive materials. Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a new dimension by adding coverage of nonionizing radiation, and is thus concerned with the entire field of radiation protection. The author takes the novel approach of introducing the whole range of energies ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

This highly successful manual has served for nearly three decades as the definitive guide to the safe use of radioactive materials. Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a new dimension by adding coverage of nonionizing radiation, and is thus concerned with the entire field of radiation protection. The author takes the novel approach of introducing the whole range of energies
... Read more
Physics of Nuclear Radiations

Concepts, Techniques and Applications

by Chary Rangacharyulu ...

This text makes the physics of nuclear radiations accessible to students with a basic background in physics and mathematics. Rather than convince students one way or the other about the hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowers them with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radiations and their impact. It discusses the meaning behind mathematical formulae as well as the areas in which the ... Read more

$233.43 CAD

This text makes the physics of nuclear radiations accessible to students with a basic background in physics and mathematics. Rather than convince students one way or the other about the hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowers them with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radiations and their impact. It discusses the meaning behind mathematical formulae as well as the areas in which the
... Read more
Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Treatment

Edited by Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Racha Chouaib ...

In recent years, nanoparticles—bionanomaterials with specific physicochemical properties—have gained a great deal of scientific interest owing to their unique structure. Nanoparticle-based drugs are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective mode of cancer therapy, considering their ability to enhance drug bioavailability, improve site-specific drug delivery, and protect ... Read more

$203.52 CAD

In recent years, nanoparticles—bionanomaterials with specific physicochemical properties—have gained a great deal of scientific interest owing to their unique structure. Nanoparticle-based drugs are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective mode of cancer therapy, considering their ability to enhance drug bioavailability, improve site-specific drug delivery, and protect
... Read more
Can UFOs Advance Science?

Making the Case for a New Electromagnetic Technology (International English / eBook)

by SUNRISE Information Services ...

UFOs have been observed since antiquity and continue to be spotted to this day. While many can be explained under a range of natural and man-made phenomena, such as planets, stars, aircraft and weather balloons, a small hard-core percentage of UFOs providing considerable details of a strange symmetrical metallic and glowing object flying in the air has continued to mystify the scientists.In 1969, ... Read more

$9.59 CAD

UFOs have been observed since antiquity and continue to be spotted to this day. While many can be explained under a range of natural and man-made phenomena, such as planets, stars, aircraft and weather balloons, a small hard-core percentage of UFOs providing considerable details of a strange symmetrical metallic and glowing object flying in the air has continued to mystify the scientists.In 1969,
... Read more
How Broads, Booze and Mess Have Brought to Scourge

About the causes of the Chernobyl disaster 35 years later

by Evgeniy Samarin ...

Translated by Evgeniy Samarin ...

This book is about the true causes of the Chernobyl accident, which became known not so long ago.35 years have passed since the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, political regimes have changed in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the statute of limitations has expired.Almost all the main culprits of the accident and those who were crippled by it died.Secret archives were opened, witnesses ... Read more

$6.74 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is about the true causes of the Chernobyl accident, which became known not so long ago.35 years have passed since the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, political regimes have changed in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the statute of limitations has expired.Almost all the main culprits of the accident and those who were crippled by it died.Secret archives were opened, witnesses
... Read more

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