Gravitational Waves: How Einstein's Spacetime Ripples Reveal the Secrets of the Universe (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Gravitational Waves: How Einstein's Spacetime Ripples Reveal the Secrets of the Universe (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Until then, investigation of the universe had depended on electromagnetic radiation: visible light, radio, X-rays and the rest. But gravitational waves- ripples in the fabric of space and time- are unrelenting, passing through barriers that stop light dead. At the two 2.5 mile long LIGO

Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

How patterns--from diagrams of spacetime to particle trails revealed by supercolliders--offer clues to the fundamental workings of the physical world. Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and

Wave and Ripple Design Book (Nakamoto Satoshi)(Paperback)

A wonderful selection of wave and ripple designs curated by Satoshi Nakamoto, the renowned creator of the digital currency Bitcoin. These beautiful illustrations are based on work by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan, which has been carefully restored and reproduced to near original quality for Mr

Introducing Infinity: A Graphic Guide (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

A brand new graphic guide from Brian Clegg, author of the best-selling Inflight Science, Introducing Infinity will teach you all you need to know about this big idea, from mathematicians driven mad by transfinite numbers to the ancient Greeks who drowned the man that discovered an endless

House Histories: The Secrets Behind Your Front Door (Backe-Hansen Melanie)(Paperback)

How to reveal the secrets hiding behind your own front

The Graphene Revolution: The Weird Science of the Ultra-Thin (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Welcome to the wonderful world of graphene, the thinnest substance known to

Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders (Schwager Jack D.)(Paperback)

The world's top trader's reveal the secrets of their phenomenal success! How do the world's most successful traders amass tens, hundreds of millions of dollars a year? Are they masters of an occult knowledge, lucky winners in a random market lottery, natural-born virtuosi--Mozarts of the markets?

Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe (Strogatz Steven)(Paperback)

From preeminent math personality and author of The Joy of x, a brilliant and endlessly appealing explanation of calculus--how it works and why it makes our lives immeasurably better. Without calculus, we wouldn't have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn't have unraveled DNA or

A Brief History of Infinity: The Quest to Think the Unthinkable (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

The story of a philosophical and mathematical concept that has driven men

How Ships Work (Lonely Planet Kids)(Pevná vazba)

The latest in our How... series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they're used for and how they have changed over time. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and loads of flaps to

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Saaenz Benjamin Alire)(Paperback)

Secrets of the Universe - How We Discovered the Cosmos (Murdin Paul)(Paperback / softback)

How did our universe come to exist? Why do stars shine? Is there life beyond the Earth?For millennia, humans have looked to the celestial sphere to explain the cosmos,first recording the movements of the Moon 25,000 years ago. Since the Enlightenmentand the dawn of the space age, scientists have

Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space (Levin Janna)(Paperback / softback)

The full inside story of the detection of gravitational waves at LIGO, one of the most ambitious scientific experiments of all time | | | | | *Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Sunday Times*'This is empirical poetry. A fascinating tale of human curiosity beautifully told, and with black holes

How to Build a Time Machine: The Real Science of Time Travel (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

A pop science look at time travel technology, from Einstein to Ronald Mallett to present day experiments. Forget fiction: time travel is real.In How to Build a Time Machine, Brian Clegg provides an understanding of what time is and how it can be manipulated. He explores the fascinating world of

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - The multi-award-winning international bestseller (Saenz Benjamin Alire)(Paperback / softback)

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Saenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Adam Silvera (They Both Die at the End), The Perks of Being a Wallflower and

Conundrum: Crack the Ultimate Cipher Challenge (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

The ultimate trial of knowledge and cunning, Conundrum features 200 cryptic puzzles and ciphers. The solutions link throughout the book - so you need to solve them all to get to the final round. With a focus on ciphers and codebreaking, Conundrum contains twenty sections, each built around a

Misunderstood - The Brian Molko Story (Govan Chloe)(Paperback)

Misunderstood looks behind the eyeliner to reveal the true story of one of the most notorious rock icons of the 21st century. Follow the reckless wild child turned devoted father as he replaces drug binges and erotic exploits with Buddhist meditation and kids' birthday parties. He's battled bipolar

Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics. 'Quantum algorithms' had already been written long before hardware was built. These would

Ripples of the Universe: Spirituality in Sedona, Arizona (Crockford Susannah)(Paperback)

Ask a random American what springs to mind about Sedona, Arizona, and they will almost certainly mention New Age spirituality. Nestled among stunning sandstone formations, Sedona has built an identity completely intertwined with that of the permanent residents and throngs of visitors who insist it

Participation Revolution: How to Ride the Waves of Change in a Terrifyingly Turbulent World (Gibb Neil)(Paperback)

How to ride the waves of change in a terryingly turbulent

Complete Book of the Microscope (Robson Kirsteen)(Paperback / softback)

Features photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses. This title offers practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes, and over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own

General Relativity and Its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves (Ferrari Valeria)(Paperback)

Containing the latest, groundbreaking discoveries in the field, this text outlines the basics of Einstein's theory of gravity with a focus on its most important astrophysical consequences, including stellar structures, black holes and the physics of gravitational waves. Blending advanced topics -

Art of Money Getting (Barnum Phineas)(Paperback)

The Greatest Showman in the history of the Universe reveals his secrets for accumulating vast sums of wealth so that anyone can follow his program and become STINKING RICH. After a wonderful career in which he made and lost fortunes, entered bold ventures and had brilliant successes, captivated

Operation Frog Effect (Scheerger Sarah)(Paperback)

If one small act can create a ripple across the universe . . . what happens when a whole group of kids join together and act? Told in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form--Operation Frog Effect is perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, Rob Buyea, and Sarah Weeks, and for anyone