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30-Second eBook Series

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  • 30-Second Einstein

    The 50 fundamentals of his work, life and legacy, each explained in half a minute

    Edited by Brian Clegg ...
    Series series 30-Second
    The 50 fundamentals of his work, life and legacy, each explained in half a minuteSpend 30 seconds a day in the company of a colossus from the world of science, and you will soon have his whole story— both his scientific attainments and his extraordinary life— in your head. Einstein was not only an unparalleled scientific genius, but also a human rights campaigner, a political activist, and the ... Read more

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  • 30-Second Energy

    The 50 most fundamental concepts in energy, each explained in half a minute

    by Brian Clegg ...
    Series series 30-Second
    Do you know your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2, but do you really understand what they mean? With renewable energy a hot topic of conversation, arm yourself with the 50 most significant theories and developments that will allow you to contribute to any debate about this integral force in the universe.30-Second ... Read more

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  • 30-Second Quantum Theory

    The 50 most thought-provoking quantum concepts, each explained in half a minute

    by Brian Clegg, Frank Close, Leon Clifford, Philip Ball, Sophie Hebden ...
    Series series 30-Second
    The bestselling 30-Second... series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects you feel you should really understand.Each title selects a popular topic and dissects it into the 50 most significant ideas at its heart. Each idea, no matter how complex, is explained in 300 words and one picture, all digestible in 30 seconds.30-Second Quantum Theory tackles a mindbendingly ... Read more

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  • A Briefer History of Time

    The Science Classic Made More Accessible

    by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORSThe science classic made more accessible• More concise • IllustratedFROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEASStephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Higgs:The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle'

    The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle'

    by Jim Baggott ...
    The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Has the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finished the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass - a ... Read more

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  • The Search for Superstrings, Symmetry, and the Theory of Everything

    by John Gribbin ...
    "Clear and elegant . . . Anyone who has tried to get through one of the many books on quantum theory, superstrings, and such, ought to give this book a try." — American WayNo one is more successful than John Gribbin when it comes to making the cutting edge of physics more accessible to a broad lay audience. In Schrodinger's Kittens, he took readers to the eerie world of subatomic particles & waves ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • Heart of Darkness

    Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe

    by Jeremiah P. Ostriker, Simon Mitton ...
    Series series Science Essentials
    "A new and welcome perspective on modern cosmology that any reader can easily grasp and appreciate . . . this is one of the very best books on the topic." — ChoiceHeart of Darkness describes the incredible saga of humankind's quest to unravel the deepest secrets of the universe. Over the past forty years, scientists have learned that two little-understood components—dark matter and dark energy ... Read more

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  • The Life and Death of Stars

    by Kenneth R. Lang ...
    In this well-illustrated text, Kenneth R. Lang explains the life cycle of stars, from the dense molecular clouds that are stellar nurseries to the enigmatic nebulae some stars leave behind in their violent ends. Free of mathematical equations and technical jargon, Lang's lively and accessible text provides physical insights into how stars such as our Sun are born, what fuels them and keeps them ... Read more

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