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Letters of Note: Space (Letters of Note)
Par Shaun Usher. 2021
An awe-inspiring collection of letters on the subject of outer space curated by the founder of the phenomenally popular Letters…
of Note website. The first volume in the bestselling Letters of Note series was a collection of hundreds of the world's most entertaining, inspiring, and unusual letters, based on the seismically popular website of the same name--an online museum of correspondence visited by over 70 million people. From Virginia Woolf's heartbreaking suicide letter, to Queen Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower; from the first recorded use of the expression 'OMG' in a letter to Winston Churchill, to Gandhi's appeal for calm to Hitler; and from Iggy Pop's beautiful letter of advice to a troubled young fan, to Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application letter. Now, the curator of Letters of Note, Shaun Usher, gives us wonderful new volumes featuring letters organized around a universal theme. In this volume, Shaun Usher turns to the subject of outer space and space travel. Contributors to be confirmed.Maker of patterns: an autobiography through letters
Par Freeman Dyson. 2018
British American theoretical physicist Dyson (born 1923) shares his autobiography through letters he has exchanged over the years, beginning in…
1941 when he attended Trinity College, Cambridge. Includes reminiscences of his work and acquaintance with scientists like Robert Oppenheimer and Richard Feynman. 2018Lost in math: how beauty leads physics astray
Par Sabine Hossenfelder. 2018
Physicist argues against the use of aesthetic criteria when developing and testing theories. Reflects on her career, the historical fascination…
with aesthetics in science, particle physics, meetings with fellow physicists, the difference between math and magic, the search for a unified theory, string theory, and other topics. Strong language. 2018A quantum life: My unlikely journey from the street to the stars
Par Hakeem Oluseyi. 2021
In this inspiring coming-of-age memoir, a world-renowned astrophysicist emerges from an impoverished childhood and crime-filled adolescence to ascend through the…
top ranks of research physics. &“You&’ll encounter one extraordinary turn of events after another, as the extraordinary chess player, puzzle solver, and occasional grifter works his way from grinding poverty and deep despair to worldwide acclaim as a physicist.&”—Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society Navigating poverty, violence, and instability, a young James Plummer had two guiding stars—a genius IQ and a love of science. But a bookish nerd is a soft target, and James faced years of bullying and abuse. As he struggled to survive his childhood in some of the country&’s toughest urban neighborhoods in New Orleans, Houston, and LA, and later in the equally poor backwoods of Mississippi, he adopted the persona of &“gangsta nerd&”—dealing weed in juke joints while winning state science fairs with computer programs that model Einstein&’s theory of relativity. Once admitted to the elite physics PhD program at Stanford University, James found himself pulled between the promise of a bright future and a dangerous crack cocaine habit he developed in college. With the encouragement of his mentor and the sole Black professor in the physics department, James confronted his personal demons as well as the entrenched racism and classism of the scientific establishment. When he finally seized his dream of a life in astrophysics, he adopted a new name, Hakeem Muata Oluseyi, to honor his African ancestors. Alternately heartbreaking and hopeful , A Quantum Life narrates one man&’s remarkable quest across an ever-expanding universe filled with entanglement and choiceIsaac Newton: the asshole who reinvented the universe (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Brian Taylor, Florian Freistetter. 2018
Astronomer presents a biography of Isaac Newton that is filled with both praise for his accomplishments as well as a…
harsh assessment of the effects of his abrasive personality on his personal and professional relationships. Translated from the 2017 German edition. Strong language. 2018The elements: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 104)
Par Philip Ball. 2004
Beginning with the ancient Greeks' earth, air, fire, and water, science journalist goes on to discuss the discovery of oxygen,…
the aesthetic and economic appeal of gold, the periodic table's origins, and practical uses of the elements in science, medicine, manufacturing, and technology. 2002Spaceman: an astronaut's unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe
Par Mike Massimino. 2016
An astronaut chronicles his life and the journey to his career. Discusses growing up in New York, figuring out how…
to achieve his dreams of working for NASA, his initial medical disqualification due to his eyesight, and his eventual training. Includes anecdotes of the other astronauts he has met over the years. 2016Tales of the quantum: understanding physics' most fundamental theory
Par Art Hobson. 2017
Physicist explains the quantum, which is defined as a unified specific bundle of field energy and makes up photons, electrons,…
protons, atoms, and molecules. Pays particular attention to the resulting phenomena, including wave-particle duality, fundamental randomness, existence in two places simultaneously, quantum jumps, and more. 2017Why time flies: a mostly scientific investigation
Par Alan Burdick. 2017
Journalist distills his ten years of research into the concept of time. Discusses time as a scientific concept, the ways…
time is experienced according to age and geographic location, and twenty-first century investigations into it--including those by neuroscientists. 2017Water: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par John Finney, J. L. Finney. 2015
Physics professor introduces the science of water, explaining that the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and…
chemical properties. Considers water in all of its states--ice and steam as well as liquid. Identifies the importance of the science of water in many fields, including chemistry, astrophysics, and environmental research. 2015Sound: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Mike Goldsmith. 2015
Science writer explores the science of sound in different contexts, covering the audible and the inaudible, sound under the ground…
and under water, acoustic and electric sound, and hearing in humans and animals. Describes the physical basis of pitch and harmony and how sound waves are exploited in musical instruments. 2015Relativity: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Russell Stannard. 2008
Physicist and professor sets out to make Einstein's special and general theories of relativity accessible and understandable, using minimal mathematics.…
Explores the theories' impact on science and our contemporary understanding of the universe. Explains the formula E=mc² and ventures into the concepts of curved space-time and black holes. 2008Newton: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Robert Iliffe, Rob Iliffe. 2007
Professor of intellectual history provides a balanced appraisal of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), one of the most influential mathematicians and scientists…
who ever lived. Explains Newton's scientific discoveries, the forces that shaped his thinking, and his radical theology and controversial beliefs--including a keen interest in alchemy. 2007Nuclear power: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par J. M Irvine, Maxwell Irvine. 2011
Physics professor provides an overview of the development of nuclear science and the emergence of the nuclear power industry. Assesses…
risks, costs, and potential future prospects. Addresses anxieties provoked by reactor incidents such as those at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. Examines the possibility of nuclear fusion replacing nuclear fission. 2011Galaxies: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par John Gribbin. 2008
Astrophysicist explains how understanding of our galaxy and its place in the universe has increased dramatically due to technological advances.…
Indicates that discovery of the ages of the universe, galaxies, and stars appears to confirm twentieth-century physics and quantum mechanics. Explores black holes and dark matter. Includes glossary. 2008Nuclear physics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Frank Close, F. E. Close. 2015
Oxford physics professor describes the historical development of nuclear physics, beginning with J.J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the…
end of the nineteenth century. The field ranges from the study of heavy nuclei in supernova to applications in the world of medicine, including MRI and PET scans. 2015Materials: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Christopher Hall. 2014
Materials scientist explains "useful matter" of all sorts, from gold, sand, and string to the nickel-aluminum superalloys that make jet…
travel possible. Details the importance of understanding the internal structure of materials, their various properties, and how they are used. 2014A history of time (Very Short Introductions)
Par Leofranc Holford-Strevens. 2005
A detailed account of various societies' methods of measuring the passage of hours, days, months, and years, from ancient times.…
Considers the political and religious implications and examines Greenwich Mean Time, time zones, experiments and controversies in establishing a calendar, and different approaches to the number of annual seasons. 2005Particle physics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 109)
Par Frank Close, F. E. Close. 2012
Professor of physics journeys inside the atom to examine its known components: quarks, electrons, and neutrinos. Describes the processes by…
which scientists have discovered these particles and how our understanding of the physical world has been radically revised. Discusses antimatter and identifies particle physicists' future inquiries. 2004Magnetism: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Stephen J. Blundell. 2012
Physics professor explains the detection and importance of this mysterious phenomenon of the physical universe, from its properties' first references…
by ancient civilizations to its use in fusion reaction technology. Discusses role of magnetism in industry, navigation compasses, loudspeakers, high-density disk storage, and protection from space radiation and solar wind. 2012