The Timetables of Science

The Timetables of Science

Author: Alexander Hellemans

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13:

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The Timetables of American History

The Timetables of American History

Author: Laurence Urdang

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-12-04

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 0743202619

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Stretching from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the state of affairs in America in the year 2000, these timetables present a panoramic perspective on the nation's significant events of the second millennium. Line drawings throughout.


STEM Chronology

STEM Chronology

Author: Bryan Bunch

Publisher: Bryan Bunch Books

Published: 2021-05

Total Pages: 798

ISBN-13: 9780578901909

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STEM Chronology " The History of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is a chronological history of those topics (and medicine) from 3,400,000 BCE to 2017 CE in the form of individual entries for events. It also includes some 200 short biographies and 180 brief essays on topics that need more than a short entry. The book is the descendant of earlier chronologies by Bryan Bunch with Alexander Hellemans, The History of Science and Technology (2003), The Timetables of Technology 1993), and The Timetables of Science (1991 and 1988). Bryan Bunch is the author of more than 20 books for the general reader in science and technology history, current science and medicine, mathematics, and textbooks in science and mathematics.


When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Author: Daniel H. Pink

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0735210640

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The instant New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller Instant Washington Post Bestseller "Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." --The Wall Street Journal Daniel H. Pink, the #1 bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home. Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science. Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for you as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married? In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives.


The History of Science and Technology

The History of Science and Technology

Author: Bryan H. Bunch

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 9780618221233

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In this age of genetic engineering and global warming, it is more important than ever to understand the history and current trends of science and technology. With so much information out there, though, it's hard to know where to start. That's where The History of Science and Technology -- the most comprehensive and up-to-date chronology of its kind -- comes in. From the first stone tools to the first robot surgery, this easy-to-read, handy reference book offers more than seven thousand concise entries organized within ten major historical periods and categorized by subject, such as archaeology, biology, computers, food and agriculture, medicine and health, materials, and transportation. You can follow the world's scientific and technological feats forward or backward, year by year, and subject by subject. Under 8400 BCE Construction, you will discover that the oldest known wall was built in Jericho. Jump to 1454 Communication and you will learn about Johann Gutenberg's invention of movable type. Take an even larger leap to 2002 Computers and find out about the invention of the Earth Simulator, a Japanese supercomputer. The History of Science and Technology answers all the what, when, why, and how questions about our world's greatest discoveries and inventions: How are bridges built? When were bifocal eyeglasses invented and by whom? What medical discovery led to the introduction of sterilization, vaccines, and antibiotics? What is the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) process, and why is it one of the pillars of the biotechnology revolution? Not only can you discover how our world came to be and how it works, but with cross-referenced entries you can also trace many intricate and exciting connections across time. Highly browsable yet richly detailed, expertly researched and indexed, The History of Science and Technology is the perfect desktop reference for both the science novice and the technologically advanced reader alike.


Timetables of African-American History

Timetables of African-American History

Author: Sharon Harley

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1996-01-19

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 0684815788

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From the first African communities in North America to the days of slavery, from the aesthetic achievements of the Harlem Renaissance to the political triumphs of the civil rights movement, from Harriet Tubman's creation of the Underground Railroad to the election of Carol Moseley Braun -- the first black woman senator -- in 1992, this comprehensive book illuminates African Americans both famous and little known. Thousands of entries document historical moments, laws and legal actions, and noteworthy events in the areas of religion, the arts, sports, education, and science and technology. The varied accomplishments of black Americans come to life in brief profiles of Louis Armstrong, Salt-N-Pepa, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Joe Louis, Wilma Rudolph, Paul Robeson, General Colin Powell, and hundreds of others.