Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations

Author: Carl C. Gaither

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-01-04

Total Pages: 2800

ISBN-13: 1461411130

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This unprecedented collection of 27,000 quotations is the most comprehensive and carefully researched of its kind, covering all fields of science and mathematics. With this vast compendium you can readily conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Approximately 9000 high-quality entries have been added to this new edition to provide a rich selection of quotations for the student, the educator, and the scientist who would like to introduce a presentation with a relevant quotation that provides perspective and historical background on his subject. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations, Second Edition, provides the finest reference source of science quotations for all audiences. The new edition adds greater depth to the number of quotations in the various thematic arrangements and also provides new thematic categories.

Statistically Speaking
Statistically Speaking

Author: C.C. Gaither

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-11-26

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1420050885

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Statistically Speaking is a book of quotations. It brings together the best expressed thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to the disciplines of probability and statistics. The book is an aid for the individual who loves to quote – and to quote correctly.

Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations

Author: Carl C. Gaither

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-01-08

Total Pages: 1895

ISBN-13: 0387495770

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Scientists and other keen observers of the natural world sometimes make or write a statement pertaining to scientific activity that is destined to live on beyond the brief period of time for which it was intended. This book serves as a collection of these statements from great philosophers and thought–influencers of science, past and present. It allows the reader quickly to find relevant quotations or citations. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 18,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics.

Naturally Speaking
Naturally Speaking

Author: C.C. Gaither

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-04-12

Total Pages: 621

ISBN-13: 1420033883

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In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of the subject. With this in mind, Naturally Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Biology, Botany, Nature and Zoology, Second Edition presents the largest compilation of published quotations on the natural world available so that readers can get a feel

Astronomically Speaking
Astronomically Speaking

Author: C.C. Gaither

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-08-01

Total Pages: 565

ISBN-13: 1420034677

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To understand the history, accomplishments, failures, and meanings of astronomy requires a knowledge of what has been said about astronomy by philosophers, novelists, playwrights, poets, scientists, and laymen. With this in mind, Astronomically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Astronomy and Physics serves as a guide to what has been said abo

Physically Speaking
Physically Speaking

Author: C.C. Gaither

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 9781420046946

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Physically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Physics and Astronomy provides the largest published collection of quotations pertaining to physics and astronomy. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from anti-matter to x-rays. This book can be read for pleasure or used as a handy reference by students, scientific readers, and the more general reader who is interested in who has said what on physics and astronomy.

Medically Speaking
Medically Speaking

Author: C.C. Gaither

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-04-23

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 0429525648

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Medically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing contains over 1,500 quotes pertinent and especially illuminating to these disciplines. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. Some are profound, some are witty, some are wise but none are frivolous. The extensive author and subject indexes

The Arden Dictionary Of Shakespeare Quotations
The Arden Dictionary Of Shakespeare Quotations

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2014-07-17

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1408143771

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Who said " Neither a lender nor a borrower be"? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests "too much"? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to use and it also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The Dictionary is easy to dip into by word or theme (love, greed, disease, war etc) or by play, and the indexes allow readers to track down a half-remembered quote easily. An ideal companion for all students, teachers or performers of Shakespeare, this Dictionary is a useful and entertaining reference work.