The New Ambidextrous Universe

The New Ambidextrous Universe

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2005-06-24

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0486442446

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This newly updated edition of a well-known work explores a pair of modern science's most fundamental discoveries: the asymmetric DNA helix and the overthrow of parity (left-right symmetry) in particle physics. Absorbing and thought-provoking, The New Ambidextrous Universe was written by Martin Gardner, one of Dover's most popular authors,.


Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects

Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-06-10

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0486319113

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A prominent popular science writer presents simple instructions for 100 illustrated experiments. Memorable, easily understood experiments illuminate principles related to astronomy, chemistry, physiology, psychology, mathematics, topology, probability, acoustics, other areas.


Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science

Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-05-04

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0486131629

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Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey Murphy, food and medical fads, and much more.


Martin Gardner's Table Magic

Martin Gardner's Table Magic

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-09

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0486318923

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Step-by-step instructions and nearly 200 simple diagrams show beginners how to make cards vanish and reappear, get coins to pass through solid objects, make articles mysteriously travel from one location to another, and more.


Relativity Simply Explained

Relativity Simply Explained

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0486315614

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One of the subject's clearest, most entertaining introductions offers lucid explanations of special and general theories of relativity, gravity, and spacetime, models of the universe, and more. 100 illustrations.


My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles

My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0486320324

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The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions included.


Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers

Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1988-05

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0486256375

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Combines two previously published works, resulting in ninety-three brain-teasing puzzles, riddles, and questions with an emphasis on humor.