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Drawing Physics

2,600 Years of Discovery From Thales to Higgs

de Don S. Lemons ...

Short chronological essays and simple drawings “illuminate a millennia of famous discoveries” and explain 51 key physics concepts (Physics Today).Humans have been trying to understand the physical universe since antiquity. Aristotle had one vision (the realm of the celestial spheres is perfect), and Einstein another (all motion is relativistic). More often than not, understanding begins with a ... Leer más

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Short chronological essays and simple drawings “illuminate a millennia of famous discoveries” and explain 51 key physics concepts (Physics Today).Humans have been trying to understand the physical universe since antiquity. Aristotle had one vision (the realm of the celestial spheres is perfect), and Einstein another (all motion is relativistic). More often than not, understanding begins with a
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Hands of Time

A Watchmaker’s History

de Rebecca Struthers ...

"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon ... Leer más

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"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon
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Why Do We Exist?

The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible

de Hakeem Oluseyi ...

A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos.“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space. . . . Smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving.”—Sarah Silverman, comedianThe universe gave rise to everything: stars and cells, ... Leer más

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A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos.“This book explains the universe and then quietly explains you. Which is unfair, because I was just trying to read about space. . . . Smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving.”—Sarah Silverman, comedianThe universe gave rise to everything: stars and cells,
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Pale Blue Dot

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

de Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan ...

“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and ... Leer más

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“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and
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A Brief History of the Universe (And Our Place in It)

de Dr. Sarah Alam Malik ...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the ... Leer más

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"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and comprehend our place in the cosmos.We have always looked up at the night sky and wondered. Ever since the
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The Disordered Cosmos

A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred

de Chanda Prescod-Weinstein ...

From a star astrophysicist and author of the national bestseller The Edge of Space Time**, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos – and a call for a more just, inclusive practice of science.****“A love letter to the wonderous universe we call home, and an urge to think critically about how we explore its depths” –**Smithsonian MagazineIn The Disordered Cosmos, Dr. Chanda Presc ... Leer más

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From a star astrophysicist and author of the national bestseller The Edge of Space Time**, a journey into the world of particle physics and the cosmos – and a call for a more just, inclusive practice of science.****“A love letter to the wonderous universe we call home, and an urge to think critically about how we explore its depths” –**Smithsonian MagazineIn The Disordered Cosmos, Dr. Chanda Presc
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Quantum Mechanics

The Theoretical Minimum

de Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman ...

Series series The Theoretical Minimum
**From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics“If you want to know how physicists really think about the world, this book is the place to start.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe**First he taught you classical mechanics. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind teams up with data engineer Art ... Leer más

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**From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics“If you want to know how physicists really think about the world, this book is the place to start.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe**First he taught you classical mechanics. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind teams up with data engineer Art
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Grace in All Simplicity

Beauty, Truth, and Wonders on the Path to the Higgs Boson and New Laws of Nature

de Chris Quigg, Robert N. Cahn ...

An enthralling and accessible account of humanity’s quest to make sense of our physical world, told through interwoven tales of inspiration, tragedy, and triumph.How do the remarkable recent discoveries of the Higgs boson, dark matter, and dark energy connect with the equally revolutionary discoveries in centuries past? In Grace in All Simplicity, readers will delight in Cahn and Quigg's engaging ... Leer más

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An enthralling and accessible account of humanity’s quest to make sense of our physical world, told through interwoven tales of inspiration, tragedy, and triumph.How do the remarkable recent discoveries of the Higgs boson, dark matter, and dark energy connect with the equally revolutionary discoveries in centuries past? In Grace in All Simplicity, readers will delight in Cahn and Quigg's engaging
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Asteroids

How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space

de Martin Elvis ...

A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in spaceHuman travel into space is an enormously expensive and unforgiving endeavor. So why go? In this accessible and authoritative book, astrophysicist Martin Elvis argues that the answer is asteroid exploration, for the strong motives of love, fear, and greed.Elvis's personal motivation is one of scientific love—asteroid ... Leer más

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A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in spaceHuman travel into space is an enormously expensive and unforgiving endeavor. So why go? In this accessible and authoritative book, astrophysicist Martin Elvis argues that the answer is asteroid exploration, for the strong motives of love, fear, and greed.Elvis's personal motivation is one of scientific love—asteroid
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The Quantum Universe

(And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does)

de Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw ...

International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for ... Leer más

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International bestselling authors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's fascinating, entertaining, and clear introduction to quantum mechanicsIn The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible-and fascinating-to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for
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How to Build a Universe

(Theoretically Speaking)

de Katie Mack ...

From one of the most exciting and accessible voices in physics, an eye-opening look into the strange and wonderful world of quantum physics and how it is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.What is the universe made of, and how do we know? For decades, physicists have studied this question, circling the most fundamental yet enigmatic building blocks of our world; descending to a ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

From one of the most exciting and accessible voices in physics, an eye-opening look into the strange and wonderful world of quantum physics and how it is revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.What is the universe made of, and how do we know? For decades, physicists have studied this question, circling the most fundamental yet enigmatic building blocks of our world; descending to a
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More Everything Forever

AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity

de Adam Becker ...

A timely exposé of the ludicrous and cruel obsessions of Silicon Valley’s oligarchs.“In an era when billionaire space races and AI hype dominate headlines, More Everything Forever **arrives as a much-needed reality check.” —**The AtlanticTech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have decided that the only worthwhile future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of human... ... Leer más

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A timely exposé of the ludicrous and cruel obsessions of Silicon Valley’s oligarchs.“In an era when billionaire space races and AI hype dominate headlines, More Everything Forever **arrives as a much-needed reality check.” —**The AtlanticTech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have decided that the only worthwhile future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of human...
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The Edge of Space-Time

Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie

de Chanda Prescod-Weinstein ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos“With this extraordinary book, Prescod-Weinstein cements her status as one of the most accomplished and important science writers of our time” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World**In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and
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Into the Unknown

The Quest to Understand the Mysteries of the Cosmos

de Kelsey Johnson ...

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour—"perfect for anyone who enjoyed Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" (Publishers Weekly)—of how science confronts the big questions about the origins, destiny, and fundamental nature of our universeHumans have learned a lot about the world around us and the universe beyond. We have made powerful insights and created profound ... Leer más

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A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour—"perfect for anyone who enjoyed Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" (Publishers Weekly)—of how science confronts the big questions about the origins, destiny, and fundamental nature of our universeHumans have learned a lot about the world around us and the universe beyond. We have made powerful insights and created profound
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Quantum Computing

A Gentle Introduction

de Eleanor G. Rieffel, Wolfgang H. Polak ...

Series series Scientific and Engineering Computation
A thorough exposition of quantum computing and the underlying concepts of quantum physics, with explanations of the relevant mathematics and numerous examples.The combination of two of the twentieth century's most influential and revolutionary scientific theories, information theory and quantum mechanics, gave rise to a radically new view of computing and information. Quantum information ... Leer más

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A thorough exposition of quantum computing and the underlying concepts of quantum physics, with explanations of the relevant mathematics and numerous examples.The combination of two of the twentieth century's most influential and revolutionary scientific theories, information theory and quantum mechanics, gave rise to a radically new view of computing and information. Quantum information
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Chasing the Demon

A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It

de Dan Hampton ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • At the end of World War II, a band of aces gathered in the Mojave Desert on a Top Secret quest to break the sound barrier–nicknamed "The Demon" by pilots. The true story of what happened in those skies has never been told.Speed. In 1947, it represented the difference between victory and annihilation.After Hiroshima, the ability to deliver a nuclear device to its target faster ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • At the end of World War II, a band of aces gathered in the Mojave Desert on a Top Secret quest to break the sound barrier–nicknamed "The Demon" by pilots. The true story of what happened in those skies has never been told.Speed. In 1947, it represented the difference between victory and annihilation.After Hiroshima, the ability to deliver a nuclear device to its target faster
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A Brief History of Time

de Stephen Hawking ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?Told in language we all ... Leer más

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?Told in language we all
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The Bastard Brigade

The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb

de Sam Kean ...

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold story of a renegade group of scientists and spies determined to keep Adolf Hitler from obtaining the ultimate prize: a nuclear bomb.Scientists have always kept secrets. But rarely have the secrets been as vital as they were during World War II. In the middle of building an atomic bomb, the leaders of the Manhattan Project ... Leer más

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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold story of a renegade group of scientists and spies determined to keep Adolf Hitler from obtaining the ultimate prize: a nuclear bomb.Scientists have always kept secrets. But rarely have the secrets been as vital as they were during World War II. In the middle of building an atomic bomb, the leaders of the Manhattan Project
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Lost in Space

5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe

de Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lindsey Nyx Walker ...

Prepare for liftoff with a sweeping new book on the universe from the world's most celebrated astrophysicist, brimming with wit, authority, and laugh-out-loud humor.Filled with 5,000 tantalizing facts and more than 300 charts, maps, and photographs, this book offers a dazzling look at the cosmos from our home planet to the farthest reaches of outer space.Strap in for a thrilling journey through ... Leer más

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Prepare for liftoff with a sweeping new book on the universe from the world's most celebrated astrophysicist, brimming with wit, authority, and laugh-out-loud humor.Filled with 5,000 tantalizing facts and more than 300 charts, maps, and photographs, this book offers a dazzling look at the cosmos from our home planet to the farthest reaches of outer space.Strap in for a thrilling journey through
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The End of Everything

(Astrophysically Speaking)

de Katie Mack ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * AN NPR SCIENCE FRIDAY BOOK CLUB SELECTION * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, THE ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,and THE GUARDIANFrom the cohost of the podcast The Universe with John Green and one of the most dynamic stars in astrophysics, an “engrossing, elegant” (The New York Times) look at five ways the universe could e... ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * AN NPR SCIENCE FRIDAY BOOK CLUB SELECTION * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, THE ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,and THE GUARDIANFrom the cohost of the podcast The Universe with John Green and one of the most dynamic stars in astrophysics, an “engrossing, elegant” (The New York Times) look at five ways the universe could e...
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Six Easy Pieces

Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher

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

**Learn how to think like a physicist from a Nobel laureate with these six classic and beloved lessons"If one book was all that could be passed on to the next generation of scientists it would undoubtedly have to be Six Easy Pieces."―John Gribbin, New Scientist**It was Richard Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors ... Leer más

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**Learn how to think like a physicist from a Nobel laureate with these six classic and beloved lessons"If one book was all that could be passed on to the next generation of scientists it would undoubtedly have to be Six Easy Pieces."―John Gribbin, New Scientist**It was Richard Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors
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Quantum Physics for Poets

de Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Laureate, Christopher T. Hill ...

Quantum theory is the bedrock of contemporary physics and the basis of understanding matter in its tiniest dimensions and the vast universe as a whole. But for many, the theory remains an impenetrable enigma. Now, two physicists seek to remedy this situation by both drawing on their scientific expertise and their talent for communicating science to the general reader. In this lucid, informative ... Leer más

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Quantum theory is the bedrock of contemporary physics and the basis of understanding matter in its tiniest dimensions and the vast universe as a whole. But for many, the theory remains an impenetrable enigma. Now, two physicists seek to remedy this situation by both drawing on their scientific expertise and their talent for communicating science to the general reader. In this lucid, informative
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Einstein's War

How Relativity Triumphed Amid the Vicious Nationalism of World War I

de Matthew Stanley ...

**"Stanley is a storyteller par excellence."--The Washington PostKirkus Review starred review; Publishers Weekly starred review; Booklist starred reviewThe birth of a world-changing idea in the middle of a bloodbath**Einstein’s War is a riveting exploration of both the beauty of scientific creativity and enduring horrors of human nature. These two great forces battle in a story that culminates ... Leer más

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**"Stanley is a storyteller par excellence."--The Washington PostKirkus Review starred review; Publishers Weekly starred review; Booklist starred reviewThe birth of a world-changing idea in the middle of a bloodbath**Einstein’s War is a riveting exploration of both the beauty of scientific creativity and enduring horrors of human nature. These two great forces battle in a story that culminates
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Elon Musk

Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

de Ashlee Vance ...

A New York Times BestsellerIn the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs—a real-life Tony Stark—and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new “makers.”Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon ... Leer más

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A New York Times BestsellerIn the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs—a real-life Tony Stark—and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new “makers.”Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon
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