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Physics I For Dummies

de Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer ...

Discover the power of physics!Physics I For Dummies, 4th Edition explains the basic principles of physics simply and clearly. This useful guide includes easy-to-follow explanations of motion, energy, the states of matter, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and beyond. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks and uses relatable examples to you readers understand how physics ... Leer más

$16.00 USD

Discover the power of physics!Physics I For Dummies, 4th Edition explains the basic principles of physics simply and clearly. This useful guide includes easy-to-follow explanations of motion, energy, the states of matter, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and beyond. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks and uses relatable examples to you readers understand how physics
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Consideraciones Conceptuales Sobre Los Sistemas De Información Geográfica

de María de Lourdes Sánchez, Luis Chias, Lourdes Castillo, Antonio Iturbe ...

Uno de los ejes fundamentales para la transformacin de las naciones es la inversin destinada a la educacin y a la investigacin; en consecuencia, cuanto mejor es la formacin que se ofrece a los ciudadanos, la solucin a los problemas del desarrollo se expande con mayor eficacia hacia la sociedad en una constante de efecto multiplicador. En este sentido, El Colegio de Tlaxcala A. C., la Universidad ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

Uno de los ejes fundamentales para la transformacin de las naciones es la inversin destinada a la educacin y a la investigacin; en consecuencia, cuanto mejor es la formacin que se ofrece a los ciudadanos, la solucin a los problemas del desarrollo se expande con mayor eficacia hacia la sociedad en una constante de efecto multiplicador. En este sentido, El Colegio de Tlaxcala A. C., la Universidad
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North Pole, South Pole

The Epic Quest to Solve the Great Mystery of Earth's Magnetism

de Gillian Turner ...

This "fantastic story" of one of physics' great riddles takes us through centuries of scientific history (Simon Lamb, author of Devil in the Mountain).Why do compass needles point north—but not quite north? What guides the migration of birds, whales, and fish across the world's oceans? How is Earth able to sustain life under an onslaught of solar wind and cosmic radiation? For centuries, the world ... Leer más

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This "fantastic story" of one of physics' great riddles takes us through centuries of scientific history (Simon Lamb, author of Devil in the Mountain).Why do compass needles point north—but not quite north? What guides the migration of birds, whales, and fish across the world's oceans? How is Earth able to sustain life under an onslaught of solar wind and cosmic radiation? For centuries, the world
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Physics II For Dummies

de Steven Holzner ...

A plain-English guide to advanced physicsDoes just thinking about the laws of motion make your head spin? Does studying electricity short your circuits? Physics II For Dummies walks you through the essentials and gives you easy-to-understand and digestible guidance on this often intimidating course.Thanks to this book, you don?t have to be Einstein to understand physics. As you learn about ... Leer más

$18.00 USD

A plain-English guide to advanced physicsDoes just thinking about the laws of motion make your head spin? Does studying electricity short your circuits? Physics II For Dummies walks you through the essentials and gives you easy-to-understand and digestible guidance on this often intimidating course.Thanks to this book, you don?t have to be Einstein to understand physics. As you learn about
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The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less)

de David Bercovici ...

Series series More or Less
Covering 13.8 billion years in some 100 pages, a concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilization.With wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth's atmosphere and oceans, to the origin of life ... Leer más

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Covering 13.8 billion years in some 100 pages, a concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilization.With wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth's atmosphere and oceans, to the origin of life
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The Northern Lights

de Lucy Jago ...

Science, biography, and arctic exploration coverage in this extraordinary true story of the life and work of Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland, the troubled genius who solved the mysteries of one of nature’s most spectacular displays.Captivated by the otherworldly lights of the aurora borealis, Birkeland embarked on a lifelong quest to discover their cause. His pursuit took him to some of the ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Science, biography, and arctic exploration coverage in this extraordinary true story of the life and work of Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland, the troubled genius who solved the mysteries of one of nature’s most spectacular displays.Captivated by the otherworldly lights of the aurora borealis, Birkeland embarked on a lifelong quest to discover their cause. His pursuit took him to some of the
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Forces of Nature

de Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen ...

Sunday Times BestsellerA breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.‘What is motion?’‘Why is every snowflake different?’‘Why is life symmetrical?’To answer these and many other questions, Professor Brian Cox uncovers some of the ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Sunday Times BestsellerA breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.‘What is motion?’‘Why is every snowflake different?’‘Why is life symmetrical?’To answer these and many other questions, Professor Brian Cox uncovers some of the
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Physics Essentials For Dummies

de Steven Holzner ...

Physics Essentials For Dummies (9781119590286) was previously published as Physics Essentials For Dummies (9780470618417). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a ... Leer más

$9.00 USD

Physics Essentials For Dummies (9781119590286) was previously published as Physics Essentials For Dummies (9780470618417). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a
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Paramagnetism

Rediscovering Nature's Secret Force of Growth

de Philip S. Callahan ...

This book is the culmination of all of Callahan’s previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays ... Leer más

$7.19 USD

This book is the culmination of all of Callahan’s previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays
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The Anatomy of Life & Energy in Agriculture

de Arden B. Andersen ...

The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this manual makes clear, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy" it is possible to develop food production practices that are both high quality and nondestructive. Dr. Arden B. Andersen begins his work with the premise that 'energy is everything'. Through this axiomatic ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this manual makes clear, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy" it is possible to develop food production practices that are both high quality and nondestructive. Dr. Arden B. Andersen begins his work with the premise that 'energy is everything'. Through this axiomatic
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Risk Governance

Coping with Uncertainty in a Complex World

de Ortwin Renn ...

Series series Earthscan Risk in Society
�Risk Governance is a tour de force. Every risk manager, every risk analyst, every risk researcher must read this book - it is the demarcation point for all further advances in risk policy and risk research. Renn provides authoritative guidance on how to manage risks based on a definitive synthesis of the research literature. The skill with which he builds practical recommendations from solid ... Leer más

$62.09 USD

�Risk Governance is a tour de force. Every risk manager, every risk analyst, every risk researcher must read this book - it is the demarcation point for all further advances in risk policy and risk research. Renn provides authoritative guidance on how to manage risks based on a definitive synthesis of the research literature. The skill with which he builds practical recommendations from solid
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Beyond Global Warming

How Numerical Models Revealed the Secrets of Climate Change

de Syukuro Manabe, Anthony J. Broccoli ...

From Nobel Prize winner Syukuro Manabe and Anthony Broccoli, a definitive account of how we have come to understand the fundamental processes behind global warmingSyukuro Manabe is perhaps the leading pioneer of modern climate modeling. Beyond Global Warming is his compelling firsthand account of how the scientific community came to understand the human causes of climate change, and how numerical ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

From Nobel Prize winner Syukuro Manabe and Anthony Broccoli, a definitive account of how we have come to understand the fundamental processes behind global warmingSyukuro Manabe is perhaps the leading pioneer of modern climate modeling. Beyond Global Warming is his compelling firsthand account of how the scientific community came to understand the human causes of climate change, and how numerical
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Tesla - Premium Edition: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays

de Nikola Tesla ...

In 'Tesla - Premium Edition: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays,' Nikola Tesla explores a wide range of scientific topics, from electricity and magnetism to wireless communication and the possibility of harnessing renewable energy sources. Tesla's literary style is highly technical and detailed, reflecting his expertise as a pioneering inventor and engineer. The collection of works included ... Leer más

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In 'Tesla - Premium Edition: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays,' Nikola Tesla explores a wide range of scientific topics, from electricity and magnetism to wireless communication and the possibility of harnessing renewable energy sources. Tesla's literary style is highly technical and detailed, reflecting his expertise as a pioneering inventor and engineer. The collection of works included
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Geophysics

A Very Short Introduction

de William Lowrie ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Geophysics is the physics of the Earth. Central to the Earth Sciences today, it encompasses areas such as seismology, volcanism, plate tectonics, gravitational anomalies, and the Earth's magnetic field (present and past, as captured in rocks), all of which give clues to both the structure and the working of the Earth. In this Very Short Introduction, William Lowrie describes the internal and ... Leer más

$7.19 USD

Geophysics is the physics of the Earth. Central to the Earth Sciences today, it encompasses areas such as seismology, volcanism, plate tectonics, gravitational anomalies, and the Earth's magnetic field (present and past, as captured in rocks), all of which give clues to both the structure and the working of the Earth. In this Very Short Introduction, William Lowrie describes the internal and
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Even the Biggest Continents Move! | Plate Tectonics Book Grade 5 | Children's Earth Sciences Books

de Baby Professor ...

By the end of this lesson, your child will be able to demonstrate understanding of how the surface of the Earth changes constantly. He/she will read about the mechanics of plate tectonics in a language that is easy to comprehend. Coupled with well chosen images, this book has a layout that will encourage children to learn. Grab a copy now. ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

By the end of this lesson, your child will be able to demonstrate understanding of how the surface of the Earth changes constantly. He/she will read about the mechanics of plate tectonics in a language that is easy to comprehend. Coupled with well chosen images, this book has a layout that will encourage children to learn. Grab a copy now.
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Evolution of Geological Structures in Micro- to Macro-scales

Edición de S. Sengupta ...

Structural geology has developed at a very rapid pace in recent years. Evolution of Geological Structures in Micro- to Macro-Scales, covering a wide spectrum of current research in structural geology from the grain scale to the scale of orogenic belts and from the brittle to the ductile field, provides an overview of newly emerging concepts in a single volume. The book covers a wide range of ... Leer más

$169.28 USD

Structural geology has developed at a very rapid pace in recent years. Evolution of Geological Structures in Micro- to Macro-Scales, covering a wide spectrum of current research in structural geology from the grain scale to the scale of orogenic belts and from the brittle to the ductile field, provides an overview of newly emerging concepts in a single volume. The book covers a wide range of
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Ice Physics and the Natural Environment

Edición de John S. Wettlaufer, J.Gregory Dash, Norbert Untersteiner ...

Series Libro 56 - Nato ASI Subseries I
The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations ... Leer más

$80.18 USD

The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations
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Land-Based and Marine Hazards

Scientific and Management Issues

Edición de H. Denis, Srinivasan Venkatesh, Mohammed I. El-Sabh, Tad S. Murty ...

Series Libro 7 - Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research
Causes of major disasters are many and diverse, and the risks associated with them endanger human lives, property, the environment, the economy, and even the country's political and social well-being. It is clear that, with rapid population growth, environmental degradation, climate change, poorly regulated industries, and continued economic uncertainty, the chances are that communities may become ... Leer más

$128.78 USD

Causes of major disasters are many and diverse, and the risks associated with them endanger human lives, property, the environment, the economy, and even the country's political and social well-being. It is clear that, with rapid population growth, environmental degradation, climate change, poorly regulated industries, and continued economic uncertainty, the chances are that communities may become
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Global Climate

Current Research and Uncertainties in the Climate System

de Xavier Rodo, Francisco Comin ...

Uncertainty for Everyone The one thing that is certain about the world is that the world is uncertain. I have here, the question that apart of the matter, living matter, has to resolve in each and every one of its moments of existance. The environment of a living being is apart of the living being where it turns out, the rest of the living beings live. This is the drama of life on earth. Every ... Leer más

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Uncertainty for Everyone The one thing that is certain about the world is that the world is uncertain. I have here, the question that apart of the matter, living matter, has to resolve in each and every one of its moments of existance. The environment of a living being is apart of the living being where it turns out, the rest of the living beings live. This is the drama of life on earth. Every
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Integration of Earth Science Research on the Turkish and Greek 1999 Earthquakes

Edición de Nilgün Okay, Naci Görür, Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos ...

Series Libro 9 - NATO Science Series: IV
In 1999, two earthquakes occurred in the Istanbul-Marmara region of Turkey and the Athens-Corinth region of Greece, and an increased risk of further events caused great concern among the earth science community. This book presents and discusses the latest results from studies of the Izmit-Düzce and Athens earthquakes and assesses the data that are available and relevant to the geology, seismology, ... Leer más

$80.18 USD

In 1999, two earthquakes occurred in the Istanbul-Marmara region of Turkey and the Athens-Corinth region of Greece, and an increased risk of further events caused great concern among the earth science community. This book presents and discusses the latest results from studies of the Izmit-Düzce and Athens earthquakes and assesses the data that are available and relevant to the geology, seismology,
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Tectonomagnetics and Local Geomagnetic Field Variations

Proceedings of IAGA/IAMAP Joint Assembly August 1977, Seattle, Washington

Edición de T. Yukutake, M. Fuller, M.J.S. Johnston ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Physical and chemical studies of the earth and planets along with their sur roundings are now developing very rapidly. As these studies are of essentially international character, many international conferences, symposia, seminars and workshops are held every year. To publish proceedings of these meetings is of course important for tracing development of various disciplines of earth and plane tary ... Leer más

$44.54 USD

Physical and chemical studies of the earth and planets along with their sur roundings are now developing very rapidly. As these studies are of essentially international character, many international conferences, symposia, seminars and workshops are held every year. To publish proceedings of these meetings is of course important for tracing development of various disciplines of earth and plane tary
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Scientific Investigation of Continental Earthquakes and Relevant Studies

Edición de Yong-Gang Li, Yongxian Zhang, Zhongliang Wu, Ying Li, Xiaodong Zhang ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book focuses on seismogenic and tectonic environments, seismogenic structures, seismogenic fault structures, earthquake physics, rupture dynamic process, source mechanism, earthquake seismic anomalies and risk assessment, exploration of prediction methods, earthquake disaster characteristics and disaster-causing mechanisms, ground motion prediction, as well as state-of-the-art techniques. ... Leer más

$144.98 USD

This book focuses on seismogenic and tectonic environments, seismogenic structures, seismogenic fault structures, earthquake physics, rupture dynamic process, source mechanism, earthquake seismic anomalies and risk assessment, exploration of prediction methods, earthquake disaster characteristics and disaster-causing mechanisms, ground motion prediction, as well as state-of-the-art techniques.
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The Sun Today

de Claudio Vita-Finzi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
There are several billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy. One of them is the middle-aged G2V yellow dwarf that rules our lives. The Sun Today discusses the Sun’s appearance and composition, its internal workings, and the various kinds of radiation it emits, and it puts forward a novel explanation for coronal heating. The book draws on the findings of telescopic observation, space missions, and ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

There are several billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy. One of them is the middle-aged G2V yellow dwarf that rules our lives. The Sun Today discusses the Sun’s appearance and composition, its internal workings, and the various kinds of radiation it emits, and it puts forward a novel explanation for coronal heating. The book draws on the findings of telescopic observation, space missions, and
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Dynamics of Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection

Edición de Joao C. Duarte ...

Dynamics of Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection, written by specialists in the field, gathers state-of-the-art perspectives on the dynamics of plate tectonics and mantle convection. Plate tectonics is a unifying theory of solid Earth sciences. In its initial form, it was a kinematic theory that described how the planet's surface is fragmented into several rigid lithospheric plates that move in ... Leer más

$133.64 USD

Dynamics of Plate Tectonics and Mantle Convection, written by specialists in the field, gathers state-of-the-art perspectives on the dynamics of plate tectonics and mantle convection. Plate tectonics is a unifying theory of solid Earth sciences. In its initial form, it was a kinematic theory that described how the planet's surface is fragmented into several rigid lithospheric plates that move in
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