The Principia: The Authoritative Translation: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (Newton Isaac)(Paperback)

The Principia: The Authoritative Translation: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (Newton Isaac)(Paperback)

In his monumental 1687 work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known familiarly as the Principia, Isaac Newton laid out in mathematical terms the principles of time, force, and motion that have guided the development of modern physical science. Even after more than three centuries and

The Principia: The Authoritative Translation: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (Newton Isaac)(Pevná vazba)

In his monumental 1687 work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known familiarly as the Principia, Isaac Newton laid out in mathematical terms the principles of time, force, and motion that have guided the development of modern physical science. Even after more than three centuries and

The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (Newton Isaac)(Pevná vazba)

Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, often known as the Principia, is one of the most important scientific works ever to have been written and has had a profound impact on modern science. Consisting of three separate books, the Principia states Newton's laws of motion and Newton's law of

The Principia (Sir Isaac Newton)(Paperback)

Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles) is considered to be among the finest scientific works ever published. His grand unifying idea of gravitation, with effects extending throughout the solar system, explains by one principle such diverse phenomena as the tides, the

Isaac Newton and Natural Philosophy (Guicciardini Niccol)(Pevná vazba)

Isaac Newton is one of the greatest scientists in history, yet the spectrum of his interests was much broader than that of most contemporary scientists. In fact, Newton would have defined himself not as a scientist, but as a natural philosopher. He was deeply involved in alchemical, religious, and

Newton (Newton Isaac)(Paperback)

The book is divided into nine parts--Natural Philosophy, Scientific Method, Experimental Procedure, Optics, Rational Mechanics, Systems of the World, Alchemy and Theory of Matter, Theology, and Mathematics. Text and commentary are woven together, enabling readers to concentrate on the aspects of

Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (1822) (Newton Isaac)(Paperback)

Republic (Plato)(Paperback)

An authoritative new translation of Plato's foundational work of Western philosophy The Republic is Plato's masterwork. It was written 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely read books in the world, famous for both the richness of its ideas and the virtuosity of its writing. Presented

The Life of Isaac Newton (Westfall Richard S.)(Paperback)

Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. His achievements in mathematics and physics marked the culmination of the movement that brought modern science into being. Richard Westfall's biography captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career,

The Little Book of Mathematical Principles, Theories & Things (Solomon Robert)(Paperback)

The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for over 120 principles, equations, paradoxes, laws, and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics. Making serious math simple, it explains Fibonacci numbers, Euclid's Elements, and Zeno's paradoxes, as well as

Isaac Newton - Remarkable Lives (Wilson Robin)(Paperback / softback)

A fully illustrated, accessible guide to the life and work of Isaac Newton, Britain's Greatest Scientist. Includes concise and easy-to-follow descriptions of Newton's work on gravity, motion, light, colour and calculus, as well as assessing his continuing

The World of Isaac Newton (Mount Toni)(Pevná vazba)

For nine decades, Isaac Newton bestrode the world of science, becoming a colossus of experimentation, discovery and philosophy. How did a 17th-century Lincolnshire farm-boy become one of the most influential scientists of all time, his work still relevant to us today and for our future? This

The Cambridge Companion to Newton (Iliffe Rob)(Paperback)

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was one of the greatest scientists of all time, a thinker of extraordinary range and creativity who has left enduring legacies in mathematics and physics. While most famous for his Principia, his work on light and colour, and his discovery of the calculus, Newton

The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa: A New Translation (Heruka Tsangnyn)(Paperback)

An authoritative new translation of the complete Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa, the teaching songs and stories from Tibet's most beloved Buddhist yogi, poet, and saint. Powerful and deeply inspiring, there is no book more beloved by Tibetans than The Hundred Thousand Songs, and no figure more

Model Building in Mathematical Programming (Williams H. Paul)(Paperback)

The 5th edition of Model Building in Mathematical Programming discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts. Suggested formulations and

Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An Anthology (Scharff Robert C.)(Paperback)

The new edition of this authoritative introduction to the philosophy of technology includes recent developments in the subject, while retaining the range and depth of its selection of seminal contributions and its much-admired editorial commentary. Remains the most comprehensive anthology on the

The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy: Second Edition (Mautner Thomas)(Paperback)

Stimulating and authoritative, The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy is the ideal reference work for anyone with an interest in the subject. Laid out simply for ease of use and put in straightforward language are definitions of terms from akrasia to zetetic. What do philosophers mean by absolute and

Hallaj: Poems of a Sufi Martyr (Hallaj Husayn Ibn Mansur)(Paperback)

Winner of the Global Humanities Translation Prize Hallaj is the first authoritative translation of the Arabic poetry of Husayn ibn Mansur al-Hallaj, an early Sufi mystic. Despite his execution in Baghdad in 922 and the subsequent suppression of his work, Hallaj left an enduring literary and

The History of Philosophy (Grayling A. C.)(Paperback)

'A witty, learned, authoritative survey of philosophical thought.' --The New York Times Book Review The first authoritative and accessible single-volume history of philosophy to cover both Western and Eastern traditions, from one of the world's most eminent thinkers The story of philosophy is an

Principles of Tort Law (Mulheron Rachael)(Paperback)

Presenting the law of Tort as a body of principles, this authoritative textbook gives an incisive understanding of the subject. Each tort is carefully structured and examined within a consistent analytical framework that guides students through its preconditions, elements, defences and remedies

Collected Stories (Schulz Bruno)(Paperback)

Winner of the 2019 Found in Translation Award Collected Stories is an authoritative new translation of the complete fiction of Bruno Schulz, whose work has influenced writers as various as Salman Rushdie, Cynthia Ozick, Jonathan Safran Foer, Philip Roth, Danilo Kis, and Roberto Bola o. Schulz's

The Essence of Nihilism (Severino Emanuele)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking classic of contemporary philosophy for the first time in English translation Between 1961 and 1970, Emanuele Severino was subjected to a thorough investigation by the Vatican Inquisition. The 'fundamental incompatibility' identified between his thought and Christian doctrine

The Essence of Good Horsemanship (Jacobs Ross)(Paperback)

The Essence of Good Horsemanship is a detailed look at the principles and philosophy of working with horses in a way that both establishes a harmonious partnership and maximizes the potential of performance. The book examines the detailed process of training from the perspective of the horse in a

Philosophy of Religion: An Anthology (Taliaferro Charles)(Paperback)

This substantial anthology is a comprehensive, authoritative collection of the classical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of religion, providing a survey and analysis of the key issues, figures and concepts. Comprises the most comprehensive and authoritative collection of the classical