Read and Download eBook Full
Author: John Gribbin
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780300084603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the major issues in science, including the structure of particles within the atom, origins of species, and the birth of the universe.
Author: John R. Gribbin
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780300081015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John Gribbin
Publisher: Turtleback
Published: 2000-08-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780613916127
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGribbon speaks to those who are interested in science but are scared off by the technical detail, in a broad picture of scientific achievement at the end of the 20th century.
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780140135336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Carl Sagan
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2006-11-02
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1101201835
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.” —Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.” —Kurt Vonnegut Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.
Author: R. Philip Bouchard
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2021-11-23
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 1643260421
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA wise and witty look at the real scientific principles behind some of the most commonly held—and widely spread—scientific misconceptions.
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages:
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John Gribbin
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011-12-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781683366898
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe acclaimed author of In Search of Schr�dinger's Cat searches for life on other planets Are we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensity of the cosmos there must be other intelligent life out there. Don't be so sure, says John Gribbin, one of today's best popular science writers. In this fascinating and intriguing new book, Gribbin argues that the very existence of intelligent life anywhere in the cosmos is, from an astrophysicist's point of view, a miracle. So why is there life on Earth and (seemingly) nowhere else? What happened to make this planet special? Taking us back some 600 million years, Gribbin lets you experience the series of unique cosmic events that were responsible for our unique form of life within the Milky Way Galaxy. Written by one of our foremost popular science writers, author of the bestselling In Search of Schr�dinger's Cat Offers a bold answer to the eternal question, ""Are we alone in the universe?"" Explores how the impact of a ""supercomet"" with Venus 600 million years ago created our moon, and along with it, the perfect conditions for life on Earth From one of our most talented science writers, this book is a daring, fascinating exploration into the dawning of the universe, cosmic collisions and their consequences, and the uniqueness of life on Earth.
Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Crown
Published: 2010-11-30
Total Pages: 876
ISBN-13: 030788516X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new edition of the acclaimed bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson’s exciting, informative journey into the world of science. In A Short History of Nearly Everything, the bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body, confronts his greatest challenge yet: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as his territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. The result is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it. Now, in this handsome new edition, Bill Bryson’s words are supplemented by full-color artwork that explains in visual terms the concepts and wonder of science, at the same time giving face to the major players in the world of scientific study. Eloquently and entertainingly described, as well as richly illustrated, science has never been more involving or entertaining.
Author: Sönke Bartling
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2013-12-16
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 3319000268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKModern information and communication technologies, together with a cultural upheaval within the research community, have profoundly changed research in nearly every aspect. Ranging from sharing and discussing ideas in social networks for scientists to new collaborative environments and novel publication formats, knowledge creation and dissemination as we know it is experiencing a vigorous shift towards increased transparency, collaboration and accessibility. Many assume that research workflows will change more in the next 20 years than they have in the last 200. This book provides researchers, decision makers, and other scientific stakeholders with a snapshot of the basics, the tools, and the underlying visions that drive the current scientific (r)evolution, often called ‘Open Science.’
