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Gravity

By: George Gamow

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Gravity

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A distinguished physicist and teacher takes a reader-friendly look at three scientists whose work unlocked many of the mysteries behind the laws of physics: Galileo, Newton, and Einstein.

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The New World of Mr Tompkins

George Gamow's Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow,Russell Stannard

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The New World of Mr Tompkins

George Gamow's Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow,Russell Stannard

An inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521639921

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One Two Three . . . Infinity

Facts and Speculations of Science

By: George Gamow

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One Two Three . . . Infinity

Facts and Speculations of Science

By: George Gamow

Over 120 delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by the author add another dimension of good-natured charm to these wide-ranging explorations. A mind-expanding volume for the layman and the science-minded.

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0486135179

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9780486135175

Thirty Years that Shook Physics

The Story of Quantum Theory

By: George Gamow

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Thirty Years that Shook Physics

The Story of Quantum Theory

By: George Gamow

Lucid, accessible introduction to the influential theory of energy and matter features careful explanations of Dirac's anti-particles, Bohr's model of the atom, and much more. Numerous drawings. 1966 edition.

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0486135160

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Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow

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Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow

Since his first appearance over sixty years ago, Mr Tompkins has become known and loved by many readers as the bank clerk whose fantastic dreams lead him into a world inside the atom. This classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in physics, from atomic structure to relativity.

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1107604680

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The Great Physicists from Galileo to Einstein

By: George Gamow

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The Great Physicists from Galileo to Einstein

By: George Gamow

The distinguished scientist and author traces the development of physics from the age of the ancient Greeks to modern particle physics, offering fascinating biographical and historical data. 136 illustrations.

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The New World of Mr Tompkins

George Gamow's Classic Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow,Russell Stannard

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By: George Gamow,Russell Stannard

An inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century.

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Gravity

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A distinguished physicist and teacher takes a reader-friendly look at three scientists whose work unlocked many of the mysteries behind the laws of physics: Galileo, Newton, and Einstein.

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The Creation of the Universe

By: George Gamow

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The Creation of the Universe

By: George Gamow

Lively and authoritative, this survey by a renowned physicist explains the formation of the galaxies and defines the concept of an ever-expanding universe in simple terms. 1961 edition. 40 figures.

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0486165485

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Spin Observables of Nuclear Probes

By: Charles J. Horowitz,Charles D. Goodman,George E. Walker

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Spin Observables of Nuclear Probes

By: Charles J. Horowitz,Charles D. Goodman,George E. Walker

The proceedings of the "International Conference on Spin Observables of Nuclear Probes" are presented in this volume. This conference was held in Telluride, Colorado, March 14-17, 1988, and was the fourth in the Telluride series of nuclear physics conferences. A continuing theme in the Telluride conference series has been the complementarity of various intermediate-energy projectiles for elucidating the nucleon-nucleon interaction and nuclear structure. Earlier conferences have contributed significantly to an understanding of spin currents in nuclei, in particular the distribution of Gamow-Teller strength using charge-exchange reactions. The previous conference on "Antinucleon and Nucleon Nucleus Interactions" compared nuclear information from tra tional probes to recent results from antinucleon reactions. The 1988 conference on Spin Observables of Nuclear Probes, put special emphasis on spin observables and brought together experts using spin information to probe nuclear structure. Spin observables have provided very detailed information about nuclear structure and reactions. Since the 1985 Telluride conference we have seen data from new focal plane polarimeters at LAMPF, TRIUMF, IUCF and elsewhere. In addition, spin observables provide an important common ground between electron and hadron scattering physics. In the future we look forward to new facilities such as NTOF for polarized neutron measurements at Los Alamos and a vigorous spin program at CEBAF.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461307694

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Mr Tompkins in Paperback

By: George Gamow

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Thirty Years that Shook Physics

The Story of Quantum Theory

By: George Gamow

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The Story of Quantum Theory

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51 Great Books You Should Have Read (and probably didn't)

By: George Walsh

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51 Great Books You Should Have Read (and probably didn't)

By: George Walsh

Simple words have had the most profound effect on the world — its history, literature, art, science, religion and economics. To know and to have read the great masters is to understand and appreciate the complex interaction of world events as they unfold. 51 Great Books You Should Have Read (and probably didn't) is the first attempt to organize the great literature, both fiction and non-fiction, in such a way as to demonstrate their world-wide impact. This invaluable book is a selection of 51 seminal works and a fascinating peep into the beliefs, teachings and thought-process of some of the greatest and the finest minds who ever walked this planet. Every attempt has been made to introduce readers to books and literature that is international in scope and spans the centuries. The works included are from Homer's The Iliad, Plato's The Republic and Mahabharata to Nelson Mandela's The Long Walk to Freedom and Alan Turing's On Computable Numbers. The works chosen are not necessarily the most famous — nor are their authors. Rather, they represent seminal works, masterpieces that every educated individual should have at least some familiarity with. In a few short pages, you will learn about the authors, their background and influences, as well as a good deal about the works themselves. In many ways this is a very sophisticated book with many important topics — but it is presented in an easy-to-read reference style.

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Orient Paperbacks

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812220659X

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Physics of Energy Sources

By: George C. King

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Physics of Energy Sources

By: George C. King

Physics of Energy Sourcesprovides readers with a balanced presentation of the fundamental physics needed to understand and analyze conventional and renewable energy sources including nuclear, solar, wind and water power. It also presents various ways in which energy can be stored for future use. The book is an informative and authoritative text for students in the physical sciences and engineering and is based on a lecture course given regularly by the author. With the ever increasing demand for sustainable, environmentally-friendly and reliable sources of energy, the need for scientists and engineers equipped to tackle the challenges of developing and improving upon commercially viable energy sources has never been more urgent. By focusing on the physical principles governing energy production, storage, and transmission, this book provides readers with a solid foundation in the science and technology of energy sources. Physics of Energy Sources features include: Analyses of conventional and renewable energy sources in terms of underlying physical principles Integrated application of a wide range of physics, from classical to quantum physics Coverage of nuclear, wind, wave, tidal, hydroelectric, geothermal and solar power, including many practical systems Consideration of efficiency for power production as well as energy storage and transportation Consideration of key environmental issues Worked examples in text, and problems & solutions to encourage understanding Derivation of formulae with a minimum of mathematical complexity

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118698428

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And Man Created God

By: George Carl Mynchenberg

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And Man Created God

By: George Carl Mynchenberg

And MAN CREATED GOD presents the Agnostic view point using science, history and logic while denying all religious belief and faith in revelations from a Creator or God. Reviews And MAN CREATED GOD is vigorous and clearly written. Readers should have no doubt about the position you take, the positions you challenge, and why you find religious beliefs doubtful. It articulates very well what you call the agnostic position. Charles F. Kielkopf, Professor of Philosophy, Ohio State University

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1583488979

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The Martians of Science : Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century

Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century

By: Istvan Hargittai Professor of Chemistry and Head of the George A Olah Ph.D. School of Chemistry and Engineering Budapest University of Technology and Economics

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The Martians of Science : Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century

Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century

By: Istvan Hargittai Professor of Chemistry and Head of the George A Olah Ph.D. School of Chemistry and Engineering Budapest University of Technology and Economics

If science has the equivalent of a Bloomsbury group, it is the five men born at the turn of the twentieth century in Budapest: Theodore von Karman, Leo Szilard, Eugene Wigner, John von Neumann, and Edward Teller. From Hungary to Germany to the United States, they remained friends and continued to work together and influence each other throughout their lives. As a result, their work was integral to some of the most important scientific and political developments of the twentieth century. They were an extraordinary group of talents: Wigner won a Nobel Prize in theoretical physics; Szilard was the first to see that a chain reaction based on neutrons was possible, initiated the Manhattan Project, but left physics to try to restrict nuclear arms; von Neumann could solve difficult problems in his head and developed the modern computer for more complex problems; von Karman became the first director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, providing the scientific basis for the U.S. Air Force; and Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb, whose name is now synonymous with the controversial "Star Wars" initiative of the 1980s. Each was fiercely opinionated, politically active, and fought against all forms of totalitarianism. Istvan Hargittai, as a young Hungarian physical chemist, was able to get to know some of these great men in their later years, and the depth of information and human interest in The Martians of Science is the result of his personal relationships with the subjects, their families, and their contemporaries.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198039670

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Oscillations in Finite Quantum Systems

By: George F. Bertsch,R. A. Broglia

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Oscillations in Finite Quantum Systems

By: George F. Bertsch,R. A. Broglia

Appendix A: Mean field theory

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Cambridge University Press

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0521411483

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Perplexing Paradoxes

Unraveling Enigmas in the World Around Us

By: George G. Szpiro

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Perplexing Paradoxes

Unraveling Enigmas in the World Around Us

By: George G. Szpiro

Why does it always seem like the elevator is going down when you need to go up? Is it really true that 0.99999 . . . with an infinite number of 9s after the decimal point, is equal to 1? What do tea leaves and river erosion have in common, per Albert Einstein? Does seeing a bed of red flowers help prove that all ravens are black? Can we make sense of a phrase like “this statement is unprovable”? Exploring these questions and many more, George G. Szpiro guides readers through the puzzling world of paradoxes, from Socratic dialogues to the Monty Hall problem. Perplexing Paradoxes presents sixty counterintuitive conundrums drawn from diverse areas of thought—not only mathematics, statistics, logic, and philosophy but also social science, physics, politics, and religion. Szpiro offers a brisk history of each paradox, unpacks its inner workings, and considers where one might encounter it in daily life. Ultimately, he argues, paradoxes are not simple brain teasers or abstruse word games—they challenge us to hone our reasoning and become more alert to the flaws in received wisdom and common habits of thought. Lighthearted, witty, and conversational, Perplexing Paradoxes presents sophisticated material in an accessible way for all readers interested in the world’s boundless possibilities—and impossibilities.

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Columbia University Press

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023156001X

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Edward Teller Lectures

Lasers and Inertial Fusion Energy

By: Heinrich Hora,George Hunter Miley

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Edward Teller Lectures

Lasers and Inertial Fusion Energy

By: Heinrich Hora,George Hunter Miley

- Broad understandable summaries of leading experts - Unique review of inexhaustive, clean, safe and low-cost energy production for the future - Discussion of very short laser pulses, 1000 times more powerful than all the power stations on earth

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World Scientific

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186094468X

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Planetary Science

The Science of Planets Around Stars

By: George H. A. Cole,Michael M. Woolfson

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Planetary Science

The Science of Planets Around Stars

By: George H. A. Cole,Michael M. Woolfson

There are many planetary systems other than our own, but it is only through a detailed understanding of the relatively accessible bodies in our solar system that a thorough appreciation of planetary science can be gained. This is particularly pertinent with the recent discovery of extra-solar planets and the desire to understand their formation and

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Taylor & Francis

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1420056859

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Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book

By: Peter Cameron,George Jelinek,Anne-Maree Kelly,Lindsay Murray,Anthony F. T. Brown

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Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book

By: Peter Cameron,George Jelinek,Anne-Maree Kelly,Lindsay Murray,Anthony F. T. Brown

A major postgraduate textbook in emergency medicine, covering all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in the emergency department. A comprehensive textbook of adult emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. Chapters are short and concise, with key point boxes (called "Essentials") at the beginning. Also has boxes featuring controversial areas of treatment. Practical and clinically orientated. Major changes to resuscitation guidelines. Complete rewriting of ENT section. Significant updating of following topics - acute coronary syndrome management, trauma, sepsis management, imaging, arrhythmias. Expansion of administration section - especially patient safety. Changes to drug overdose sections in toxicology section.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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070204931X

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9780702049316

Technical Editor's Handbook

A Desk Guide for All Processors of Scientific Or Engineering Copy

By: George Freedman,Deborah A. Freedman

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Technical Editor's Handbook

A Desk Guide for All Processors of Scientific Or Engineering Copy

By: George Freedman,Deborah A. Freedman

Clear coverage of technical editing addresses basics and advanced topics, with chapters on notation, techniques, and accurate representation of terminology of mathematics, computers, physics, chemistry, and electronics. Extensive editorial aids.

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0486280098

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9780486280097

Open Issues in Core Collapse Supernova Theory

By: Anthony Mezzacappa,George Michael Fuller

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Open Issues in Core Collapse Supernova Theory

By: Anthony Mezzacappa,George Michael Fuller

Efforts to uncover the explosion mechanism of core collapse supernovae and to understand all of their associated phenomena have been ongoing for nearly four decades. Despite this, our theoretical understanding of these cosmic events remains limited; two- and three-dimensional modeling of these events is in its infancy. Most of the modeling efforts over the past four decades have, by necessity, been constrained to spherical symmetry, with the first two-dimensional, albeit simplified, models appearing only during the last decade. Simulations to understand the complex interplay between the turbulent stellar core fluid flow, its magnetic fields, the neutrinos produced in and emanating from the proto-neutron star, the stellar core rotation, and the strong gravitational fields have yet to be performed. Only subsets of these fundamental ingredients have been included in the models thus far, often with approximation. The purpose of this volume is to identify the outstanding issues that remain in order to come to a complete understanding of these important astrophysical events. As the book focuses on open issues rather than the current state of the art in the field OCo although the latter will certainly be discussed OCo it will remain relevant for some time.

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World Scientific

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9812703446

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Usage-Driven Database Design

From Logical Data Modeling through Physical Schema Definition

By: George Tillmann

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Usage-Driven Database Design

From Logical Data Modeling through Physical Schema Definition

By: George Tillmann

Design great databases—from logical data modeling through physical schema definition. You will learn a framework that finally cracks the problem of merging data and process models into a meaningful and unified design that accounts for how data is actually used in production systems. Key to the framework is a method for taking the logical data model that is a static look at the definition of the data, and merging that static look with the process models describing how the data will be used in actual practice once a given system is implemented. The approach solves the disconnect between the static definition of data in the logical data model and the dynamic flow of the data in the logical process models. The design framework in this book can be used to create operational databases for transaction processing systems, or for data warehouses in support of decision support systems. The information manager can be a flat file, Oracle Database, IMS, NoSQL, Cassandra, Hadoop, or any other DBMS. Usage-Driven Database Design emphasizes practical aspects of design, and speaks to what works, what doesn’t work, and what to avoid at all costs. Included in the book are lessons learned by the author over his 30+ years in the corporate trenches. Everything in the book is grounded on good theory, yet demonstrates a professional and pragmatic approach to design that can come only from decades of experience. Presents an end-to-end framework from logical data modeling through physical schema definition. Includes lessons learned, techniques, and tricks that can turn a database disaster into a success. Applies to all types of database management systems, including NoSQL such as Cassandra and Hadoop, and mainstream SQL databases such as Oracle and SQL Server What You'll Learn Create logical data models that accurately reflect the real world of the user Create usage scenarios reflecting how applications will use a new database Merge static data models with dynamic process models to create resilient yet flexible database designs Support application requirements by creating responsive database schemas in any database architecture Cope with big data and unstructured data for transaction processing and decision support systems Recognize when relational approaches won’t work, and when to turn toward NoSQL solutions such as Cassandra or Hadoop Who This Book Is For System developers, including business analysts, database designers, database administrators, and application designers and developers who must design or interact with database systems

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