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Lecture Notes on Mathematical Olympiad Courses
For Junior SectionVolume 2
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009
Olympiad mathematics is not a collection of techniques of solving mathematical problems but a system for advancing mathematical education.This book is based on the lecture notes of the mathematical Olympiad training courses conducted by the author in Singapore. Its scope and depth not only covers...
GMO Sapiens
The Life-Changing Science of Designer Babies
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2015
This book won the INDIEFAB 2015 Bronze Award for Science (Adult nonfiction).
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) including plants and the foods made from them, are a hot topic of debate today, but soon related technology could go much further and literally change what it means to be human....
Under the Microscope
A Brief History of Microscopy
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2006
This is a brief history of the development of microscopy, from the use of beads and water droplets in ancient Greece, through the simple magnifying glass, to the modern compound microscope. The technology and optical theory are developed in a straightforward manner, and this leads to a description...
by Ulf Lagerkvist
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2003
We are swamped with information and each day seems to bring new discoveries that must be considered. Never before in the history of science have so many scientists been as active as today. It has become a major problem for the expert just to keep up with the literature in his or her own field of research....
Wisdom of the Martians of Science
In Their Own Words with Commentaries
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2015
Wisdom of the Martians of Science refers to five scientists whose brilliance contributed to shaping the modern world. John von Neumann was a pioneer of the modern computer; Theodore von Kármán was the scientist behind the US Air Force; Leo Szilard initiated the development of nuclear weapons; the...
Quarks
Frontiers in Elementary Particle Physics
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 1985
The book explains in a precise and complete manner how elementary particle physics has evolved over the past 50 years. The historical development of the ideas that have shaped our thinking about the ultimate constituents of matter is traced out. The author has been associated with some of the originators...
by LOGAN ROBERT K
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2010
This is a textbook for a survey course in physics taught without mathematics, that also takes into account the social impact and influences from the arts and society. It combines physics, literature, history and philosophy from the dawn of human life to the 21st century. It will also be of interest to the general reader.
Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics
From Common Approaches to Exemplary Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015
"This is a wonderful book, filled with problems and witty solutions, addressed to anyone interested in problem-solving. Elementary mathematics is used so that the reader can focus on the strategy. The reader will enjoy reading this book and trying to find their own strategies to arrive at the...
by Gerard 't Hooft
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2008
If you think the future is a mystery, think again. With a solid foothold in realism, an extraordinary insight into scientific and technological developments, and a dry sense of humor, Nobel laureate Professor Gerard 't Hooft confidently dissects fact from fiction and shows us what our future might...
by Ulf Lagerkvist, Erling Norrby
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2012
In a relatively brief but masterful recounting, Professor Ulf Lagerkvist traces the origins and seminal developments in the field of chemistry, highlighting the discoveries and personalities of the individuals who transformed the ancient myths of the Greeks, the musings of the alchemists, the mystique...
Léon Rosenfeld
Physics, Philosophy, and Politics in the Twentieth Century
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Léon Rosenfeld (1904–1974) was a remarkable, many-sided physicist of exceptional erudition. He was at the center of modern physics and was well-known as Niels Bohr's close collaborator and spokesman. Besides he reflected deeply on the history and philosophy of science and its social role from a...
Understanding Systems
A Grand Challenge for 21st Century Engineering
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2017
Our book presents a unique and original viewpoint on natural and engineered systems. The authors' goal is to propose and explain core principles that govern the formation and function of simple and complex systems. Examples are drawn from a broad range of topics from common materials and manufactured...
Runnerdotes
A Collection of Anecdotes from Inspirational Runners
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2017
This book documents short stories of inspirational local runners who were involved in the creation of Sundown Marathon or had participated and succeeded in the night race. Featuring the likes of Adrian Mok, Mok Ying Ren, Neo Jie Shi and many others, this collection features stories that uncover some...
Public Finance
An International Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
This book expands on issues like fiscal sustainability, state enterprises and the variety of subsidies, with a multi-country focus. Drawing examples from numerous countries, it presents issues in contemporary finance and especially fiscal policy that can benefit researchers and civil servants from...