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The physics book from the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics sterling milestones by clifford a. This book journeys from one farflung topic to another to test the readers curiosity and powers of lateral thinking. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Starting in 2008, pickover s books began to focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various historical milestones, breakthroughs, and curiosities.

Pickover provides an insightful quotation and a magnificent image related to the world of physics. This book is a great introduction to the various aspects of physics. Pickover 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Archimedes to hawking laws of science and the great minds behind them clifford pickover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Both books present us with 250 milestones in their fields. Discover book depositorys huge selection of clifford a pickover books online. Archimedes to hawking clifford pickover oxford university.

From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics, and more on. One physics and five math books for christmasfestivuswhatzis. Pickover has published more than fifty books, translated into a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art, and history. The new york times i cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by pickovers books. Pickover received his phd from yale in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, and has written more than 40 books and over 200 articles on such topics as computers and creativity, art, mathematics, black holes, human intelligence, time travel, alien life, religion, and the history of science. This marvelous volume takes the reader on a journey across the centuries as it explores eponymous physical lawsfrom archimedes law of buoyancy and keplers laws of planetary motion to heisenbergs uncertainty principle and hubbles law of cosmic expansionwhose ramifications have profoundly altered our. Pickover frames his discussion of time in a didactic sciencefictional tale told somewhat clumsily in the second person set a few decades in the future and featuring an alien philosopher named mr. The book is penned by science author clifford a pickover, who also. For my 8th grade physical science class, i always needed help with the physics part of the class until i read the physics book about two months after we started the first unit on physics.

Understanding higher universes in six easy lessons by clifford a. In the physics book, bestselling popular science writer clifford a. From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in. As all of clifford pickover s other books, it is put together well and very easy to follow along. The physics book is a perfect companion to his work of 2009, the math book. The medical book from witch doctors to robot surgeons, 250 milestones in the history of medicine by clifford a. Pickover s the math book won the neumann prize, awarded every two years for the best book in the history of mathematics aimed at a broad audience. Following the hugely successful the math book, this is a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining and thoughtprovoking entries. Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality. Following his hugely successful the math book and the physics book, clifford pickover now chronicles the advancement of medicine in 250 entertaining, illustrated landmark events. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and. Pickover is a prolific inventor with dozens of patents, is the associate editor for several journals, the author of. For many years he was the lead columnist for discover magazines brainboggler, and is known for his calendar and card sets, mindbending visual puzzles. The physics book is a large, substantial book, but dont let that fool you.

Octavo, illustrated decorative boards in black, gold and blue with central cover illustration, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt, satin page marker ribbon, 528 pp. Science is all around us, but sometimes we forget just how much there really is. Death and the afterlife by cliff pickover neatorama. Pickover article pdf available in journal of mathematics and the arts 53. Pickover received his phd from yale in biophysics and biochemistry, and has written more than 40 books and over 200 articles. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Although clifford pickover is the author of over forty books, it has been two years since we have seen him produce a new one. Its a treat to read, whether you have a background in physics or not. Read the physics book from the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics by clifford a.

Its 250 short entries provide a veritable history of mathematics by focusing on its greatest theorems and the geniuses who discovered them. Clifford pickover s latest book presents the history of physics in accessible, bitesized chunks, and its gorgeous illustrations alone are worth picking this up. Pickover received his phd from yale in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, and has written more than 40 books and over 200 articles on such. Pickover following the hugely successful the science book and the math book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thoughtprovoking entries. Creativity consciousness fourth dimension cosmic questions wishing project alien tiles puzzle. From darwin to dark energy250 milestones in the history of science sterling. Oct 25, 2011 pickover has done it again, with a new book called the physics book. Professor brian coxs bbc programmes have helped make physics a very popular topic. For each day of the year, internationally renowned author clifford a.

Pickover is an american author, editor, and columnist in the fields of science, mathematics, and science fiction, and is employed at the ibm t. Review praise for the math book and clifford pickover. From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics sterling milestones 01 by clifford a. My teaser for upcoming beautiful the physics book by my friend, a prolific author, dr. Pickover s books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various historical milestones, breakthroughs, and curiosities. Clarke thinks big, but cliff pickover outdoes them both. Touching on such diverse subspecialties as genetics, pharmacology, n. Pickover, 9781402778612, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Written for the layperson in accessible and entertaining prose, this volume covers topics. From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics by clifford a. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, p.

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It will make a great christmas gift for a student, a family, or anyone with a. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in the field of physics that span a historical timeline extending from. This unique omnibus edition includes 250 thoughtfully selected entries from many of the sciencebased books in the sterling milestones series. The physics book following the hugely successful the science book and the math book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thoughtprovoking entries. These are imo the five best introductory books to mathematics that prove that the field is anything but boring, but is indeed a beautiful and exciting field of study. Dec 14, 2012 pickovers math book is one of five i strongly recommend for the budding genius in your family be they 880 or beyond. In addition to exploring such engaging topics as dark energy, parallel universes, the doppler effect, the god particle, and maxwells demon, the books timeline extends back billions of years to the hypothetical. From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics. Following his hugely successful the math book and the physics book, clifford pickover now chronicles the advancement of medicine in 250 entertaining, illustrated. Pickovers simply, yet aptly, titled tome, the physics book, should be on everyones coffee table, regardless of educational level. In the math book and his companion book the physics book, pickover explains that both mathematics and physics cultivate a perpetual.

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