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Following his previous volumes, The Science Book and The Math Book, acclaimed science writer Clifford Pickover returns with a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thought-provoking entries. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the Doppler effect, the God particle, and Maxwells demon, The Physics Book extends back billions of years to the hypothetical Big Bang...
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An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry.
This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments...
3) The Medical Book: From Witch Doctors to Robot Surgeons, 250 Milestones in the History of Medicine
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A lively, accessible, and fully illustrated guide to the history of medicine, from ancient practices to cutting edge innovations.
Clifford Pickover continues his popular series that includes The Physics Book and The Math Book with this volume chronicling the advancement of medicine in 250 entertaining, illustrated landmark events. Touching on such diverse subspecialties as genetics, pharmacology, neurology, sexology, and immunology, Pickover intersperses...
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From astronomy to psychology, this comprehensive and fully illustrated volume presents the most groundbreaking milestones in the history of science.
Science author Cliff Pickover continues his award—winning series-which includes The Math Book, The Physics Book, and The Medical Book-by gathering the most important thinkers and ideas in the history of science into one gorgeously illustrated volume.
This unique omnibus edition includes 250 thoughtfully...
5) The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
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The Neumann Prize-winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics-from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries.
Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers,...
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