The Soul of Genius: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting That Changed the Course of Science (Orens Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

The Soul of Genius: Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the Meeting That Changed the Course of Science (Orens Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

A prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil. In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half

The Science and Technology of Marie Curie (Knutson Julie)(Pevná vazba)

Finalist for the 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-on Science Book category! Science'Knutson's book brims with sidebars on topics ranging from the structure of the atom to the bicycling craze of the 1890s.'School Library Connection'Every STEM teacher and

Marie Curie: The Pioneer, the Nobel Laureate, the Discoverer of Radioactivity (Gunderman Richard)(Pevná vazba)

This illustrated biography explores all of Marie Curie's accomplishments, from her discoveries of radioactivity, polonium, and radium to her Nobel Prize victory and her continuing influence today. When Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre, discovered the atomic nature of radioactivity, and isolated

The Alchemy of Air: A Jewish Genius, a Doomed Tycoon, and the Scientific Discovery That Fed the World But Fueled the Rise of Hitler (Hager Thomas)(Paperback)

A sweeping history of tragic genius, cutting-edge science, and the Haber-Bosch discovery that changed billions of lives--including your own. At the dawn of the twentieth century, humanity was facing global disaster: Mass starvation was about to become a reality. A call went out to the world's

Albert Einstein: The Poetry of Real (Kahil Marwan)(Pevná vazba)

Quirky: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World (Schilling Melissa A.)(Paperback)

The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughs What really distinguishes the people who literally change the world--those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the

Science Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries That Changed the World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a guide to the discoveries that changed the world. This title looks at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the

Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point (Lehrman Lewis E.)(Pevná vazba)

- The pivotal speech that changed the course of Lincoln's career and America's history - Complete examination of the speech, including the full text delivered in 1854 in Peoria, Illinois To understand President Abraham Lincoln, one must understand the extraordinary antislavery speech Lincoln

The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything (McManus Erwin Raphael)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being--from the bestselling author of The Artisan Soul, The Last Arrow, and The Way of the Warrior. 'IF ALL GENIUS IS TOUCHED BY MADNESS, THEN IT

Ideas and Opinions (Einstein Albert)(Pevná vazba)

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all

Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - 100th Anniversary Edition (Einstein Albert)(Pevná vazba)

After completing the final version of his general theory of relativity in November 1915, Albert Einstein wrote a book about relativity for a popular audience. His intention was 'to give an exact insight into the theory of relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical

Marie Curie (Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist.When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was

The New Genius Formula: Yes, You Can Boost Your Iq! (Weintraub Pamela)(Pevná vazba)

'THE SCIENCE OF SMART' covers the range of intelligences that make us successful, from verbal and spatial to social and emotional and, through a series of exercises and how-to's, you'll dive deep into the emerging techniques for boosting our brains across the realms (yes, you can boost your IQ as

Is Einstein Still Right?: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and the Quest to Verify Einstein's Greatest Creation (Will Clifford M.)(Pevná vazba)

Albert Einstein is often viewed as the icon of genius, and his theories are admired for their beauty and correctness. Yet the final judge of any theory is the rigorous test of experiment, not the fame of its inventor or the allure of its mathematics. For decades, general relativity has passed test

Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (Einstein Albert)(Pevná vazba)

The Science and Technology of Marie Curie (Knutson Julie)(Paperback)

Finalist for the 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-on Science Book category! Science'Knutson's book brims with sidebars on topics ranging from the structure of the atom to the bicycling craze of the 1890s.'School Library Connection'Every STEM teacher and

WWII Codebreakers and Spies: How British Intelligence & Special Operations Changed the Course of History (Smith Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The Bletchley Park codebreakers who solved the Enigma Cipher and the Double Cross system that 'turned' German secret agents helped cut the war by years and ensured the success of D-Day. Historian Michael Smith thrillingly recounts new details about these operations, with stories that range from

50 Codes that Changed the World: . . . And Your Chance to Solve Them! - Sinclair McKay

A CUNNING CHRONICLE OF THE 50 CODES THAT ALTERED THE COURSE OF HISTORY AND CHANGED THE WORLDFrom the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The Scotland Yard Puzzle Book.There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament too

Muammar Qaddafi (Mwl) (Lange Brenda)(Pevná vazba)

- Absorbing accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history - Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of the time - Full-color photographs enhance each

I Am Marie Curie (Meltzer Brad)(Pevná vazba)

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes. (Cover may vary) This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can

Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows That Changed the World of Japanese Animation (Anime Book, Studio Ghibli, and Readers of the Soul (Stuckmann Chris)(Pevná vazba)

# 1 Best Seller in Movies, Video Guides & Reviews -- The Life-Changing Power of AnimeA celebration of Anime: Many books on anime simply offer a list of 'essential titles' and recommendations. Anime Impact goes deeper by showcasing the many voices of anime's biggest fans. You'll find many distinct

Team Genius: The New Science of High-Performing Organizations (Karlgaard Rich)(Pevná vazba)

A groundbreaking book that sheds new light on the vital importance of teams as the fundamental unit of organization and competition in the global economy.Teams--we depend on them for both our professional success and our personal happiness. But isn't it odd how little scrutiny we give them? The

Out of My Later Years: The Scientist, Philosopher, and Man Portrayed Through His Own Words (Einstein Albert)(Paperback)

An inspiring collection of essays, in which Albert Einstein addresses the topics that fascinated him as a scientist, philosopher, and humanitarianDivided by subject matter--'Science,' 'Convictions and Beliefs,' 'Public Affairs,' etc.--these essays consider everything from the need for a

The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force (Schwartz Jeffrey M.)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking work of science that confirms, for the first time, the independent existence of the mind-and demonstrates the possibilities for human control over the workings of the brain.Conventional science has long held the position that 'the mind' is merely an illusion, a side effect of