Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines
ISBN: 0393337111 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Richard A. Muller Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 384
A triumphSteve Weinberg Boston Globe This is must-have information for all presidentsand citizensof the twenty-first century: Is Irans nascent nuclear capability a genuine threat to the West Are biochemical weapons likely to be developed by terrorists Are there viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government Should nuclear power be encouraged Can global warming be stopped 73 figures and illustrations
Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel
ISBN: 0307278824 Binding: Paperback Edition: Reprint Author(s): Michio Kaku Publisher: Anchor Number of Pages: 352
Teleportation time machines force fields and interstellar space shipsthe stuff of science fiction or potentially attainable future technologies Inspired by the fantastic worlds of Star Trek Star Wars and Back to the Future renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Michio Kaku takes an informed serious and often surprising look at what our current understanding of the universe's physical laws may permit in the near and distant future
Entertaining informative and imaginative Physics of the Impossible probes the very limits of human ingenuity and scientific possibility
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
ISBN: 0618884688 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Anil Ananthaswamy Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade Number of Pages: 336
In this deeply original book science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate What is the nature of the "dark matter" that makes up almost a quarter of the universe Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life Are there others besides our own Ananthaswamy soon finds himself at the ends of the earth in remote and sometimes dangerous places Take the Atacama Desert in the Chilean Andes one of the coldest driest places on the planet where not even a blade of grass can survive Its spectacularly clear skies and dry atmosphere allow astronomers to gather brilliant images of galaxies billions of light-years away Ananthaswamy takes us inside the European Southern Observatory s Very Large Telescope on Mount Paranal where four massive domes open to the sky each night "like dragons waking up" He also takes us deep inside an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota where half-mile-thick rock shields physicists as they hunt for elusive dark matter particles And to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet where engineers are drilling 15 miles into the clearest ice on the planet They re building the world s largest neutrino detector which could finally help reconcile quantum physics with Einstein s theory of general relativity The stories of the people who work at these and other dramatic research sites from Lake Baikal in Siberia to the Indian Astronomical Observatory in the Himalayas to the subterranean lair of the Large Hadron Collider make for a compelling new portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it An atmospheric engaging and illuminating read The Edge of Physics depicts science as a human process bringing cosmology back down to earth in the most vivid terms (20091115)
Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
ISBN: 0375429468 Binding: Paperback Edition: Stg Author(s): Princeton Review Publisher: Princeton Review Number of Pages: 560
If youre preparing for the AP Physics B test youll want a copy of Cracking the AP Physics B Exam 2010 Edition a test-prep guide from The Princeton Review that brings you proven strategies to score more It also includes:
2 full-length practice AP Physics B tests with detailed explanations Comprehensive review of important Physics B topics including vectors fluid mechanics optics atomic and nuclear physics and more Quick-study tables of key formulas and equations for the AP Physics B exam Step-by-step strategies for cracking even the toughest AP physics problems Detailed walk-through of the free-response section of the AP exam Planning and organization tips to get you all the way to test day
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923 This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process We believe this work is culturally important and despite the imperfections have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process and hope you enjoy this valuable book
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471134473 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Karl F. Kuhn Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 320
The fast easy way to master the fundamentals of physics Here is the most practical complete and easy-to-use guide available for understanding physics and the physical world Even if you don't consider yourself a "science" person this book helps make learning key concepts a pleasure not a chore Whether you need help in a course want to review the basics for an exam or simply have always been curious about such physical phenomena as energy sound electricity light and color you've come to the right place This fully up-to-date edition of Basic Physics:
Has been tested rewritten and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about physics
Requires no mathmathematical treatments and applications are included in optional sections so that you can choose either a mathematical or nonmathematical approach
Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answer format
Lists objectives for each chapteryou can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
Reinforces what you learn with end-of-chapter self-tests
The Physics of Miracles: Tapping in to the Field of Consciousness Potential
ISBN: 1582702470 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Richard Bartlett Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words Number of Pages: 288
In The Physics of Miracles Dr Bartlett builds upon his popular seminars to teach us how to access the discovery he has made -- a process that merges the science of subtle energy with our innate imaginations to produce measurable results By applying forces known to modern physics you will learn to tap into states of healthy awarenes from different moments -- in essence travel in time -- and bring them into the present for immediate profound results As Dr Bartlett shows this practice requires no special training and produces transformation in the blink of an eye giving you the key to a whole new level of power awareness and potential in your lifeFilled with stories of success and discussing seemingly implausible topics such as alternate universes invisibility and levitation The Physics of Miracles is not only fascinating but also instantly applicable For millions of people looking for empowerment in an increasingly disconnected impersonal world Dr Bartlett shares his experience with these phenomena that will reshape the way people think about their own place in the universe
ISBN: 0764554336 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Steve Holzner Publisher: For Dummies Number of Pages: 384
Does just thinking about the laws of motion make your head spin Does studying electricity short your circuits Do the complexities of thermodynamics cool your enthusiasm Thanks to this book you dont have to be Einstein to understand physics As you read about Newtons Laws Keplers Laws Hookes Law Ohms Law and others youll appreciate the For Dummies law: The easier we make it the faster people understand it and the more they enjoy it Whether youre taking a class helping kids with homework or trying to find out how the world works this book helps you understand basic physics It covers:
Measurements units and significant figures
Forces such as displacement speed and acceleration
Vectors and physics notation
Motion energy and waves (sound light wave-particle)
Solids liquids and gases
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Relativity
Atomic and nuclear structures Steven Holzner PhD earned his BS at MIT and his PhD at Cornell where he taught Physics 101 and 102 for over 10 years He livens things up with cool physics facts real-world examples and simple experiments that will heighten your enthusiasm for physics and science The book ends with some out-of-this world physics that will set your mind in motion:
The possibility of wormholes in space
The Big Bang
How the gravitational pull of black holes is too strong for even light to escape May the Force be with you
ISBN: 0321568095 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 11 Author(s): Paul G. Hewitt Publisher: Addison Wesley Number of Pages: 816
Brief Description:
Since defining this course 30 years ago Paul Hewitts best-selling book continues to be the benchmark book that two-thirds of professors use and by which all others are judged In Conceptual Physics Eleventh Edition Paul Hewitt shows how a compelling book and the most advanced media can be integrated to empower professors as they bring physics to life for non-science majors both in and out of class For the Eleventh Edition Hewitt helpsreaders connect physics to their everyday experiences and the world around them and provides additional help on solving mathematical problems Hewitts book is famous for engagingreaders with analogies and imagery from real-world situations that build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics With this strong foundationreaders are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas of physics and are motivated to explore the thought-provoking exercises and fun projects in each chapter The new edition features a fresh new design content that is more focused on physics applications and updated pedagogical features Key Topics:
About Science Newtons First Law of Motion: Inertia Linear Motion Newtons Second Law of Motion: Force and Acceleration Newtons Third Law of Motion: Action and Reaction Momentum Energy Rotational Motion Gravity Projectile and Satellite Motion Atomic Nature of Matter Solids Liquids Gases and Plasmas Temperature Heat and Expansion Heat Transfer Change of Phase Thermodynamics Vibrations and Waves Sound Musical Sounds Electrostatics Electric Current Magnetism Electromagnetic Induction Properties of Light Color Reflection and Refraction Light Waves Light Emission Light Quanta The Atom and the Quantum Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity Nuclear Fission and Fusion Special Theory of Relativity General Theory of Relativity Appendices Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of conceptual physics
Cracking the AP Physics C Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
ISBN: 0375429476 Binding: Paperback Edition: Stg Author(s): Princeton Review Publisher: Princeton Review Number of Pages: 576
Cracking the AP Physics C Exam 2010 Edition includes proven strategies for success on the AP Physics C test This book from test prep experts at The Princeton Review includes everything you need to score high on your AP exam:
2 full-length AP Physics C practice tests with detailed explanations Thorough review of top Physics C topics including Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism Coverage of AP Physics subjects - vectors kinematics Newtons laws linear momentum rotational motion gravitation oscillations forces & fields direct current circuits electromagnetic induction and much more Detailed answers for practice AP Physics C multiple-choice and free response questions Planning and organization tips to get you all the way to test day
