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Quantum Leaps

100 Scientists Who Changed the World

By: Jon Balchin

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Quantum Leaps

100 Scientists Who Changed the World

By: Jon Balchin

If I saw further than others,' said Sir Issac Newton, 'it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.''Quantum Leaps' introduces one hundred of these giants and examines their achievements: the men and women who, often in the face of extreme scepticism or worse, have striven and succeeded in pushing back the boundaries of human knowledge. Ranging across the spectrum of scientific endeavour, from the cosmology of Copernicus and Galileo, through the medical revolutions of Hippocrates and Galen, it includes the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and genetics. This is the story of the ideas that have shaped the world today, and the ideas that will shape the future. This is the Popular Reference edition of the fully-illustrated title 'Science', ISBN:9781782120469.

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1784040924

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Science

100 Scientists who Changed the World

By: Jon Balchin

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100 Scientists who Changed the World

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A vital reference to scientific knowledge profiles one hundred scientists, from Anaximander to Stephen Hawking, covering geometry, cosmology, medicine, chemistry, and computer technology.

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Enchanted Lion Books

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1592700179

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To The Ends of The Earth

By: Jon Balchin

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To The Ends of The Earth

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Fascinated by what lies beyond the boundaries of human experience, men and women have throughout history been irresistibly drawn to venture into the unknown. Lavishly illustrated, To the Ends of the Earth charts the astonishing feats of history's most intrepid explorers. From the early voyages of the Ancient Greek mariner Colaeus, who first discovered that beyond the Mediterranean lay a far greater ocean, to the compelling tale of the race for the Poles, this book encompasses the discovery and exploration of the great continents and oceans of the world. Whether motivated by the prospect of conquest, the spirit of scientific enquiry, nationalism, fanaticism, or just plain curiosity, the explorers in this book dared to seek out the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth and in so doing changed forever our perception of the planet. "I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose." - David Livingstone (1813-1873), African explorer

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1848586167

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The 50 Greatest Scientists

The pioneers who have changed our world

By: Jon Balchin

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The 50 Greatest Scientists

The pioneers who have changed our world

By: Jon Balchin

Jon Balchin introduces 50 of the world's most influential scientists of all time and explains their revolutionary theories, showcased with full-colour photography. Scientific discoveries have shaped our world as we know it today. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jon Balchin examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest scientists: the men and women who gave us geometry (Euclid), the telescope (Galileo), the periodic table (Mendeleev) and radium (Marie Curie) as well as those whose work has helped us understand our world and the cosmos in far greater detail than ever before, such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. Together, they show how scientists' work has influenced our way of life as well as our ability to combat disease and comprehend the deceptive complexities of nature and human beings. Perceptive and informative, this book is a fascinating introduction to the way science has developed over millennia. Includes: • Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous inventions • Concise professional biographies of the scientists listed • Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Greatest series brings together highly visual reference guides, each exploring 50 of the most influential figures across a certain discipline. These rich biographical profiles outline their key achievements, influences and impact on the industry, accompanied by stunning full-colour photography.

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1398842915

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100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World

By: Jon Balchin

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100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World

By: Jon Balchin

If I saw further than others it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.' - Sir Isaac Newton This stylish jacketed hardback introduces 100 of these giants of scientific discovery: the men and women who, often in the face of extreme skepticism or worse, have striven and succeeded in pushing back the boundaries of human knowledge. Ranging across the spectrum of scientific endeavor, from the cosmology of Copernicus and Galileo, to the medical revolutions of Hippocrates and Galen, it includes the fields of physics, biology, chemistry, and genetics. Spanning from the ancient world to the 20th century, these figures include: • Aristotle • Leonardo di Vinci • Benjamin Franklin • Isaac Newton • Marie Curie • Stephen Hawking Including brilliant illustrations, fact boxes of key information, and a chronology of important dates, 100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World provides riveting insight into the men and women who shaped the world today.

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139880634X

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I Will Give You Rest

By: Jon C. Laansma

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I Will Give You Rest

By: Jon C. Laansma

This is a valuable source book for the idea of rest as it occurs in a wide spectrum of ancient Jewish and Christian literature. The author provides a new way of understanding Matt 11:28-30 that challenges most recent scholarship and acts as a guide for application in the church.

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149827921X

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Me, Me, Me?

The Search for Community in Post-war England

By: Jon Lawrence

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Me, Me, Me?

The Search for Community in Post-war England

By: Jon Lawrence

In today's world, many believe that everyday life has become selfish and atomised--that individuals live only to consume. Jon Lawrence argues that they are wrong, and that whilst community has changed, it is far from dead. It is time to embrace new communities, and let go of nostalgia for the past.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198779534

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Explorers

Journeys to the Ends of the Earth

By: Jon Balchin

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Explorers

Journeys to the Ends of the Earth

By: Jon Balchin

Fascinated by what lies beyond the boundaries of human experience, men and women have throughout history been irresisibly drawn to venture into the unknown. Explorers charts the astonishing feats of history's most intrepid pathfinders. From the early voyages of the Ancient Greek mariner Colaeus, who first discovered that beyond the Mediterranean lay a far greater ocean, to the compelling tale of the race for the poles. this book encompasses the discovery and exploration of the great continents and oceans of the world. Whether motivated by the prospect of conquest, the spirit of scientific inquiry, nationalism, fanaticism, or just plain curiosity, the explorers in this book dared to seek out the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth and in so doing changed forever our perception of the planet.

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1784040959

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To The Ends of The Earth

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Quantum Leaps

Quantum Leaps

Science

Science

To The Ends of The Earth

To The Ends of The Earth

The 50 Greatest Scientists

The 50 Greatest Scientists

100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World

100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World

I Will Give You Rest

I Will Give You Rest

Me, Me, Me?

Me, Me, Me?

Explorers

Explorers

To The Ends of The Earth

To The Ends of The Earth

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