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The Knowledge eBook Series

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  • The Knowledge: The Periodic Table

    by Paul Strathern ...
    Series series The Knowledge
    Introducing a new series of information-led pocket guides aimed at demystifying a wide and eclectic range of subjects. Called The knowledge, each book within the series is written by an expert in the field providing a lively, and informative, introduction to their respective topic.The formulation of the periodic table, in 1869, revolutionised chemistry in the same way that Darwin and Newton's ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

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  • In Search Of Schrodinger's Cat

    The bestselling classic introduction to quantum physics

    by John Gribbin ...
    'A primer for the magical, near inexplicable world of quantum mechanics... Mind-blowing' Dara Ó BriainQuantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it underpins all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering, no computers.A century after the development of quantum mechanics ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

  • The History of Physics from 2000BCE to 1945

    by Sheldon Cohen ...
    Physics is the science that deals with the properties and interrelationship of matter and energy. It studies mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, radiation, and atomic structure. This tale stretches from 2000 BCE to 1945 and introduces the reader to the brilliant men and women from Thales of Miletos to Albert Einstein who working alone or collaboratively made it all possible. ... Read more

    $5.58 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 50 Quantum Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know

    by Joanne Baker ...
    Series series 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
    A guide to everything you need and want to know about quantum physics, how our universe works and our existence in it.Quantum physics is the most cutting-edge, important and fascinating area of modern science. We have all heard of Einstein's theory of relativity and Schrodinger's Cat - but do we really understand the mind-bending theories of our universe?In 50 concise chapters, Joanne Baker covers ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Chemistry

    by BarCharts,Inc ...
    This guide is essential for students or individual looking for Chemistry knowledge. The QuickStudy Chemistry guide includes information on: atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, atomic quantum numbers/orbitals, electronic atoms, types of matter/reactions, physical processes, nomenclature/stoichiometry, chemical interactions/bonding models, gasesthermodynamics/theories and much more! ... Read more

    $6.92 AUD

  • Particle Physics: A Very Short Introduction

    by Frank Close ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    In this compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe, Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino. Along the way he provides fascinating insights into how discoveries in particle physics have actually been made, and discusses how our picture of the world has been radically revised ... Read more

    $10.68 AUD

  • General Relativity 2: Spacetime Curvature

    by Robert Piccioni ...
    Series series Everyone's Guide Series
    This book continues our exploration of the most profound theory of science, Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. We examine more carefully the properties of spacetime, the unity of space and time. We explore the major features of curvature, how to measure it, and how to reduce its complexity to finding distances between nearby points. We find a simple expression, 2M/r, which proves ... Read more

    $3.84 AUD

  • Elementary Particles and the Laws of Physics

    The 1986 Dirac Memorial Lectures

    by Richard P. Feynman, Steven Weinberg ...
    Perhaps the two most important conceptual breakthroughs in twentieth century physics are relativity and quantum mechanics. Developing a theory that combines the two seamlessly is a difficult and ongoing challenge. This accessible book contains intriguing explorations of this theme by the distinguished physicists Richard Feynman and Steven Weinberg. Richard Feynman's contribution examines the ... Read more

    $19.89 AUD

  • Quantum Theory: Bullet Guides

    by Jacob Dunningham ...
    Open this book and you willGrasp quantum theoryUnderstand its importanceExamine paradoxesExplore the atom ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD

  • Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 1

    by Isaac Asimov ...
    "Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy, Volume 1" by Isaac Asimov is a compelling exploration of the history and science behind nuclear energy. Asimov, renowned for his ability to distill complex topics into engaging narratives, takes readers on a journey through the development of nuclear physics. He discusses the fundamental principles of atomic structure and the forces that govern ... Read more

    $1.44 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Facts And Mysteries In Elementary Particle Physics

    by Martinus J G Veltman ...
    New Edition: Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics (Revised Edition)This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern particle physics accessible to anyone with a true passion for wanting to know how the universe works. We are introduced to the known particles of the world we live in. An elegant explanation of quantum mechanics and relativity paves the way for an understanding of ... Read more

    $24.34 AUD

  • Stars

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Andrew King ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star, the Sun, is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth. This Very Short Introduction presents a modern, authoritative examination of how stars live, producing all the chemical elements beyond helium, and how they die, sometimes spectacularly, to end as remnants such as black holes. Andrew King shows how ... Read more

    $10.68 AUD