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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Alice's Adventures In Water-land
Book SynopsisThis highly illustrated book describes the properties of liquid water and the relevance of these properties to life, in a way that makes the content accessible to anyone. It will raise the awareness of the reader on the vital importance of water to all life on earth. It is a book of science interwoven into the fabric of a story.There are very few books on water aimed at the general public. This volume will appeal to both adults and students with its superb delivery of scientific knowledge in highly accessible prose.Table of ContentsAlice's First Day in College; Professor Holmes Explains the Phase Map; The First Excurison into the Microscopic World of Water Vapor; The Second Visit to Water Vapor - Experiencing the Effect of Temperature and Pressure; A Visit to the Solid Phase of Ice; Alice's Visit to the Liquid Phase; Why Does Ice Float on Water?; The Outstanding Temperature Dependence of Volume of Water; The Heat Capacity of Water; Latent Heat of Water and Regulation of the Body's Temperature; The Electrified WaterA"; The Last Lecture of Professor Holmes; The Last Visit to Professor Holmes' Lab.
£19.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Understanding The Universe: From Quarks To Cosmos
Book SynopsisThe Big Bang, the birth of the universe, was a singular event. All of the matter of the universe was concentrated at a single point, with temperatures so high that even the familiar protons and neutrons of atoms did not yet exist, but rather were replaced by a swirling maelstrom of energy, matter and antimatter. Exotic quarks and leptons flickered briefly into existence, before merging back into the energy sea.This book explains the fascinating world of quarks and leptons and the forces that govern their behavior. Told from an experimental physicist's perspective, it forgoes mathematical complexity, using instead particularly accessible figures and apt analogies. In addition to the story of quarks and leptons, which are regarded as well-accepted fact, the author (who is a leading researcher at one of the world's highest energy particle physics laboratories) also discusses mysteries at both the experimental and theoretical frontiers, before tying it all together with the exciting field of cosmology and indeed the birth of the universe itself.The text spans the tiny world of the quark to the depths of the universe with breathtaking clarity. The casual student of science will appreciate the careful distinction between what is known (quarks, leptons and antimatter), what is suspected (Higgs bosons, neutrino oscillations and the reason why the universe has so little antimatter) and what is merely dreamed (supersymmetry, superstrings and extra dimensions). Included is an unprecedented chapter explaining the accelerators and detectors of modern particle physics experiments. The chapter discussing the hunt for the Higgs boson — currently consuming the efforts of nearly 6000 physicists — reveals drama that only big-stakes science can give. Understanding the Universe leaves the reader with a deep appreciation of the fascinating particle realm and reverence for just how much it determines the rich beauty of our universe.Since the release of the first edition, the landscape has changed. The venerable Fermilab Tevatron has ceased operations after a quarter century of extraordinary performance, to be replaced by the CERN Large Hadron Collider, an accelerator with a design energy of seven times greater than the Tevatron and a collision rate of nearly a billion collisions per second. The next few years promise to be very exciting as scientists explore this new realm. This revised edition of Understanding the Universe will leave the reader with a deep appreciation of just why physicists are so excited.Table of ContentsEarly History; The Path to Knowledge (History of Particle Physics); Quarks and Leptons; Forces: What Holds It All Together; Hunting for the Higgs; Accelerators and Detectors: Tools of the Trade; Near Term Mysteries; Exotic Physics (The Next Frontier); Recreating the Universe 10,000,000 Times a Second; Epilogue: Why Do We Do It?.
£75.05
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Understanding The Universe: From Quarks To Cosmos
Book SynopsisThe Big Bang, the birth of the universe, was a singular event. All of the matter of the universe was concentrated at a single point, with temperatures so high that even the familiar protons and neutrons of atoms did not yet exist, but rather were replaced by a swirling maelstrom of energy, matter and antimatter. Exotic quarks and leptons flickered briefly into existence, before merging back into the energy sea.This book explains the fascinating world of quarks and leptons and the forces that govern their behavior. Told from an experimental physicist's perspective, it forgoes mathematical complexity, using instead particularly accessible figures and apt analogies. In addition to the story of quarks and leptons, which are regarded as well-accepted fact, the author (who is a leading researcher at one of the world's highest energy particle physics laboratories) also discusses mysteries at both the experimental and theoretical frontiers, before tying it all together with the exciting field of cosmology and indeed the birth of the universe itself.The text spans the tiny world of the quark to the depths of the universe with breathtaking clarity. The casual student of science will appreciate the careful distinction between what is known (quarks, leptons and antimatter), what is suspected (Higgs bosons, neutrino oscillations and the reason why the universe has so little antimatter) and what is merely dreamed (supersymmetry, superstrings and extra dimensions). Included is an unprecedented chapter explaining the accelerators and detectors of modern particle physics experiments. The chapter discussing the hunt for the Higgs boson — currently consuming the efforts of nearly 6000 physicists — reveals drama that only big-stakes science can give. Understanding the Universe leaves the reader with a deep appreciation of the fascinating particle realm and reverence for just how much it determines the rich beauty of our universe.Since the release of the first edition, the landscape has changed. The venerable Fermilab Tevatron has ceased operations after a quarter century of extraordinary performance, to be replaced by the CERN Large Hadron Collider, an accelerator with a design energy of seven times greater than the Tevatron and a collision rate of nearly a billion collisions per second. The next few years promise to be very exciting as scientists explore this new realm. This revised edition of Understanding the Universe will leave the reader with a deep appreciation of just why physicists are so excited.Table of ContentsEarly History; The Path to Knowledge (History of Particle Physics); Quarks and Leptons; Forces: What Holds It All Together; Hunting for the Higgs; Accelerators and Detectors: Tools of the Trade; Near Term Mysteries; Exotic Physics (The Next Frontier); Recreating the Universe 10,000,000 Times a Second; Epilogue: Why Do We Do It?.
£24.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fundamentals Of Patenting And Licensing For
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book is the first of its kind to take scientists and engineers beyond simply getting a patent granted. Through the author's extensive technical background and experience in intellectual property licensing, it ties the many technical, legal and business aspects of patent enforcement to the innovation and patenting stage in the patent value chain, with the objective of helping inventors to create valuable patents that can be capitalized.In easy-to-understand language, this book covers various aspects, including basic concepts of patent laws and rules, innovation protection, patenting, patents post-granting and patent licensing. With over 40 tables, 70 figures, nearly 100 cases and examples, and a comprehensive index table, it serves as a practical handbook for inventors and patent practitioners.This second edition incorporates the latest changes in the America Invents Act (AIA), with additional case studies and illustrations throughout the book. For inventors who want to file patents by themselves, this new edition provides guidelines and step-by-step instructions on preparing and filing a US provisional patent application, while avoiding the pitfalls that commonly occur in do-it-yourself patenting.Table of ContentsThe Basics: Introduction; Key Conceptions in Patent Protection; What You Should Know About Patent Laws and Rules; Fundamentals in Patenting: How to Read a Patent; Innovation Harvesting; Preparations Before Filing; Essentials in Patent Filing; Patent Prosecution and Post Granting: Patent Prosecution; Tactics for Overcoming Rejections; Post Patent Granting; Business Perspectives and Beyond: Patent Protection and Beyond; Patent Evaluation and Patent Maintenance; Patent Sales, Licensing and Common Practices; Patent Valuation; Patent Search; How to File a Provisional Patent Yourself: Preparing Your Provisional Application; Filing Provisional Application Online.
£103.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Scientific Programming: C-language, Algorithms
Book SynopsisThe book teaches a student to model a scientific problem and write a computer program in C language to solve that problem. To do that, the book first introduces the student to the basics of C language, dealing with all syntactical aspects, but without the pedantic content of a typical programming language manual. Then the book describes and discusses many algorithms commonly used in scientific applications (e.g. searching, graphs, statistics, equation solving, Monte Carlo methods etc.).This important book fills a gap in current available bibliography. There are many manuals for programming in C, but they never explain programming technicalities to solve a given problem. This book illustrates many relevant algorithms and shows how to translate them in a working computer program.Table of ContentsNumbers and Non-Numbers; Programming Languages; Basic Elements in C Programs; Logic Elements; Basic Data Structures; Pointers; Functions; Numeric Interpolation and Integration; Differential Equations Integration; More on Differential Equations; Pseudo Random Numbers; Random Walks; Lists, Dictionaries and Percolation; Bits and Boolean Variables; Recursion and Data Sorting; Dynamic Data Structures; Graphs and Algorithms on Graphs; Optimization Methods; Monte Carlo Methods; Stochastic Methods.
£207.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd How To Read And Critique A Scientific Research
Book SynopsisGiven the explosion of information and knowledge in the field of Life Sciences, adapting primary literature as materials in course work as part of active learning seems to be more effective in improving scientific literacy among science undergraduates than the pure transmission of content knowledge using traditional textbooks. In addition, students also read research articles as part of undertaking laboratory research projects useful for preparing them for graduate school. As such, a good grasp of reading and analytical skills is needed for students to understand how their research project contributes to the field that they are working in. Such skills are being taught at UK and USA universities. In Asia, this approach in teaching has not yet been as widespread, although similar ideas are beginning to be used in education. Written as a quick guide for undergraduate students and faculty members dealing with scientific research articles as part of a module or research project, this book will be useful, especially in Asia, for students and faculty members as the universities look to incorporating the use of scientific research articles in their undergraduate teaching.For Life Science students, the first time they encounter a primary literature can be rather daunting, though with proper guidance, they can overcome the initial difficulties and become confident in dealing with scientific articles.This guidebook provides a structured approach to reading a research article, guiding the reader step-by-step through each section, with tips on how to look out for key points and how to evaluate each section.Overall, by helping undergraduate students to overcome their anxieties in reading scientific literature, the book will enable the students to appreciate better the process of scientific investigations and how knowledge is derived in science.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to Search for an Article; Anatomy of a Typical Scientific Article; A Brief Insight into How Scientific Articles Get Published in Journals; The Introduction Section: Background Information on the Topic of Research; More on the Introduction Section: Hypothesis or Question that the Authors were Investigating; The Materials and Methods Section: Reagents and Techniques Used in the Study; The Results Section: What were the Important Observations Made?; The Discussion Section: What were the Main Conclusion(s) Made by the Authors Arising from the Data?; What are Your Views on the Article?; Writing Activities Related to Critiquing an Article; Final Words.
£21.85
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Experiencing The Unconventional: Science In Art
Book SynopsisThis book introduces art projects that resulted from unconventional explorations, curious experiments and their creative translations into sensorial experiences. Using electronic and digital art, bioart, sculpture and installations, sound and performance, the authors are removing boundaries between natural and artificial, real and imaginary, science and culture.The invited artists and researchers come from cutting-edge fields of art production that focuses on creating aesthetic experiences and performative situations. Their artworks create a spatial aesthetic experience for visitors by manifesting themselves in physical space. Experiencing the Unconventional is a unique selection of works by artists not based on formal similarities, but on investigative practices. It offers in-depth insights and first-hand working experiences into current production of art works at the edge of art, science and technology.
£86.45
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Nobel And Lasker Laureates Of Chinese Descent: In
Book Synopsis'Ranging from original photographs to pictures from university archives, the insightful curation of images in this book further enhances the reading experience … An authoritative and comprehensive synthesis of both primary and secondary sources, Nobel and Lasker Laureates of Chinese Descent offers unparalleled insight into the most eminent twentieth-century physicians and scientists of Chinese descent. The book is of broad interest to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, especially when there is a growing recognition of both the importance of diversity in STEM and the impact of Chinese research on the global scientific community.'Current Biology MagazineAt the turn of the 20th century, the Boxer Uprising marked the culmination of a violent and tragic chapter in Chinese history. Out of the ashes of this calamity, scholarships funded by Boxer Indemnity and many others fostered some of the greatest minds in the Chinese modern era. This book celebrates notable luminary scholars of Chinese descent, with a special focus on 1 Wolf Prize, 4 Lasker, and 11 Nobel laureates spanning a wide range of disciplines in both literature and science. We visit the struggles of pioneers Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang as the first Chinese Nobel prize recipients for characterizing fundamental laws in elementary-particle physics. Their pioneering works have paved the way for many to follow. We chronicle the careers of more recent recipients, including Mo Yan and his celebration of peasant life in China through the lens of hallucinatory realism. We delve into the lives of these Laureates, witness the obstacles that they overcame, and testify to their lasting contributions to humankind. In recounting the intellectual struggles and triumphs of these pioneers of Chinese heritage, we hope to inspire the next generation of scholars in literature and science worldwide in the hope that they too might become laureates one day.
£76.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Nobel And Lasker Laureates Of Chinese Descent: In
Book Synopsis'Ranging from original photographs to pictures from university archives, the insightful curation of images in this book further enhances the reading experience … An authoritative and comprehensive synthesis of both primary and secondary sources, Nobel and Lasker Laureates of Chinese Descent offers unparalleled insight into the most eminent twentieth-century physicians and scientists of Chinese descent. The book is of broad interest to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, especially when there is a growing recognition of both the importance of diversity in STEM and the impact of Chinese research on the global scientific community.'Current Biology MagazineAt the turn of the 20th century, the Boxer Uprising marked the culmination of a violent and tragic chapter in Chinese history. Out of the ashes of this calamity, scholarships funded by Boxer Indemnity and many others fostered some of the greatest minds in the Chinese modern era. This book celebrates notable luminary scholars of Chinese descent, with a special focus on 1 Wolf Prize, 4 Lasker, and 11 Nobel laureates spanning a wide range of disciplines in both literature and science. We visit the struggles of pioneers Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang as the first Chinese Nobel prize recipients for characterizing fundamental laws in elementary-particle physics. Their pioneering works have paved the way for many to follow. We chronicle the careers of more recent recipients, including Mo Yan and his celebration of peasant life in China through the lens of hallucinatory realism. We delve into the lives of these Laureates, witness the obstacles that they overcame, and testify to their lasting contributions to humankind. In recounting the intellectual struggles and triumphs of these pioneers of Chinese heritage, we hope to inspire the next generation of scholars in literature and science worldwide in the hope that they too might become laureates one day.
£33.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Pwa90: A Lifetime Of Emergence
Book SynopsisIn a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, Philip W Anderson has made many fundamental contributions to physics. As codified in his oft-quoted phrase 'More is Different', Anderson has been the most forceful and persuasive proponent of the radical, but now ubiquitous, viewpoint of emergent phenomena: truly fundamental concepts that can and do emerge from studies of Nature at each layer of complexity or energy scale. Anderson's ideas have also extended deeply into other areas of physics, including the Anderson-Higgs mechanism and the dynamics of pulsars.PWA90: A Lifetime of Emergence is a volume of original scientific essays and personal reminiscences of Philip W Anderson by experts in the field, that were presented as part of 'PWA90: Emergent Frontiers of Condensed Matter' meeting held at Princeton in December 2013 to highlight Anderson's contributions to physics.
£22.80
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd International Young Physicists' Tournament:
Book SynopsisInternational Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT), is one of the most prestigious international physics contests among high school students. This book is based on the solutions of 2014 IYPT problems. The authors are undergraduate students who participated in the CUPT (Chinese Undergraduate Physics Tournament). It is intended as a college level solution to the challenging open-ended problems. It provides original, quantitative solutions in fulfilling seemingly impossible tasks. This book is not limited to the tasks required by the problems and it is not confined to the models and methods in present literatures. Many of the articles include modification and extension to existing models in references, or derivation and computation based on fundamental physics. This book provides quantitative solutions to practical problems in everyday life.This is a good reference book for undergraduates, advanced high-school students, physics educators and curious public interested in the intriguing phenomena in daily life.Table of ContentsProblems: Invent Yourself; Hologram; Twisted Rope; Ball Sound; Loaded Hoop; Bubble Crystal; Pot-in-Pot Refrigerator; Freezing Droplets; Coefficient of Diffusion; Cold Balloon; Rotating Saddle; Rubber Motor; Oil Stars; Magnetic Brakes;
£30.40
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Voice For Science In The South, A
Book SynopsisScience in the developing world has experienced historic change over the past 30 years. Nations that lacked resources for even basic science have since developed world-class research centres. Men and women who previously had no chance of pursuing scientific careers in their own countries now thrive in home-grown universities and laboratories dedicated to scientific excellence.The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has been front and centre during this remarkable transformation. A Voice for Science in the South tells the story of TWAS through the eyes of 11 eminent scientists associated with the Academy. They speak of the organization's challenges and triumphs, and describe what TWAS has meant for their careers and the careers of thousands of scientists in the developing world. They also explore the challenges that lie ahead for TWAS and, more generally, for science in the South. It is a story of unprecedented global change and an account of what must be done to ensure that all nations can share in the benefits that emerge when science is woven into the fabric of society.Table of ContentsPreface; Foreword: TWAS, Past and Future (Bai Chunli); Introduction: The Vision of Abdus Salam (Daniel Schaffer); Present in the World (Jose I Vargas); A Centre for Excellence (C N R Rao); Fulfilling the Promise (Jacob Palis); Making It Happen (Mohamed H A Hassan); Minding the Gaps (Ana Maria Cetto Kramis); Opening Doors (Adnan Badran); Full Engagement (Zakri Abdul Hamid); The Odds of Success (Keto Mshigeni); A Life of Change (Yu Lu); Moving Ahead Together (Roseanne Diab); For Generations to Come (Maria Corazon A De Ungria); Photo Credits; Acknowledgements (Romain Murenzi); About TWAS; About the Editor; Index;
£43.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Functionalized Graphene Materials And Its
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£99.00
World Scientific Publishing Company Metallic Nanostructures
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£61.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Wonders Of Science The A User Friendly Guide
£28.50
Luminal Creation Consciência: Uma Introdução ao Mistério da Mente
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£17.23
Blackstone Publishing There Are (No) Stupid Questions ... in Science
Book SynopsisLeah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, for an irreverent debut that answers all sorts of scientific questions-from the age-old to the ridiculous to the sublime-posed by her fans around the world.There Are (No) Stupid Questions ... in Science was born from Leah's popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, wherein her avid followers, from all around the world, suggest topics to be explained within sixty seconds.In the vein of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs by Jen Bilik, There Are (No) Stupid Questions ... in Science provides easy-to-understand and delightfully cheeky explanations for scientific and medical quandaries, and is appropriate for everyone from those with no prior scientific knowledge to colleagues in the scientific field.
£23.74
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Sociology The Essentials
Book SynopsisAndersen/Taylor's Sociology: The Essentials 11th Edition, analyzes how society changes and how social factors, both dramatic and subtle, influence change and influence your life. Throughout the book, we ask you to apply sociological concepts to analyze and interpret the world you live in, strengthening your critical thinking. The book's focus on debunking common myths helps you look behind the facades of everyday life, encouraging you to question common assumptions and better understand how society is constructed and sustained. This thorough yet streamlined text provides exceptional coverage of diversity, including social factors such as age, religion, sexual orientation and region of residence in addition to race, ethnicity, class and gender. This text is also available with MindTap.
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Simone Malacrida Enfoques científicos
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Independently Published Conceptual Quantum Mechanics: Feynman propagation
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Thorndike Press a Part of Gale a Cengage Company The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination,
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Endophytes: Types, Potential Uses and
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Principles of Digital Image Processing for
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Fuel Briquettes Made of Carbon-Containing
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Navigating the Future Embracing Advances in AI and Digital Transformation and Seamlessly Integrating ESG Across Sectors
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Molecules that Changed the World Table Sugar Ethanol Aspirin and Ammonia
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