Science Secrets

Author : Alberto A. Martinez
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822944072

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Science Secrets by Alberto A. Martinez Pdf

"Accessibly written in an engaging style, this book examines classic popular stories in the history of science. Some of the myths discussed include Franklin's Kite, Newton's Apple, and Thomson's plum pudding model of the atom. Martn̕ez successfully holds readers' attention by relying on rich documentation from primary sources to debunk speculations that have become reified over time. He argues that although scientists have disagreed with one another, the disagreements have been productive. Features includes extensive primary source documentation and detailed explanations of how to compare contradictory sources in order to determine which accounts are truly valid"-- Provided by publisher.

Author : William Eamon
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691214610

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Science and the Secrets of Nature by William Eamon Pdf

By explaining how to sire multicolored horses, produce nuts without shells, and create an egg the size of a human head, Giambattista Della Porta's Natural Magic (1559) conveys a fascination with tricks and illusions that makes it a work difficult for historians of science to take seriously. Yet, according to William Eamon, it is in the "how-to" books written by medieval alchemists, magicians, and artisans that modern science has its roots. These compilations of recipes on everything from parlor tricks through medical remedies to wool-dyeing fascinated medieval intellectuals because they promised access to esoteric "secrets of nature." In closely examining this rich but little-known source of literature, Eamon reveals that printing technology and popular culture had as great, if not stronger, an impact on early modern science as did the traditional academic disciplines.

Author : Gordon W. Russell
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781552126387

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Sport Science Secrets by Gordon W. Russell Pdf

Much of what we know about behavior in the sportsworld is hidden away in scientific journals and college textbooks and only occasionally trickles down to the general public. Sport Science Secrets presents the latest and best evidence available and in so doing dispels the mystery and misunderstanding surrounding a wide range of issues. Professor Russell's goal in writing this book is to bridge the gap between the world of sport scientists and those of us who enjoy sports as participants and/or spectators. In short, this book is a must read for those who want to find out what sport scientists know. Arm yourself with the facts!

Author : Jay Samson
Publisher : Trap Door Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Data Science Secrets by Jay Samson Pdf

Data Science Secrets is the #1 strategy guide to break into the field of data and get hired as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, or Data Engineer. This was created by a group of top Data Scientists and Data Hiring Managers in Silicon Valley to share the secrets of landing your dream job. Here's what's included: Top Interview Questions from companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Airbnb, and many more, plus detailed sections on how to answer the questions effectively and get hired. The 8 Week Strategy to find your dream job: learn how to get interviews with your top companies, and more importantly- succeed and get an incredible job offer. Online Learning Breakdown: we go deep into the pros and cons of the online learning options to help you find the right platform for youIn-depth explanations of data roles. There are literally hundreds of different roles and job titles in the world of data- how do you know which is right for you? This section will help you understand how to pursue the role that is the best fit for you

Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735210646

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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Pdf

The instant New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller Instant Washington Post Bestseller "Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." --The Wall Street Journal Daniel H. Pink, the #1 bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home. Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science. Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for you as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married? In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives.

Author : William R. Newman,Anthony Grafton
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0262140756

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Secrets of Nature by William R. Newman,Anthony Grafton Pdf

A fresh look at the role of astrology and alchemy in Renaissance thinking and everyday life.

Author : Mark A. Waddell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317111092

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Jesuit Science and the End of Nature's Secrets by Mark A. Waddell Pdf

Jesuit Science and the End of Nature’s Secrets explores how several prominent Jesuit naturalists - including Niccolò Cabeo, Athanasius Kircher, and Gaspar Schott - tackled the problem of occult or insensible causation in the seventeenth century. The search for hidden causes lay at the heart of the early modern study of nature, and included phenomena such as the activity of the magnet, the marvelous powers ascribed to certain animals and plants, and the hidden, destructive forces churning in the depths of the Earth. While this was a project embraced by most early modern naturalists, however, the book demonstrates that the Jesuits were uniquely suited to the study of nature’s hidden secrets because of the complex methods of contemplation and meditation enshrined at the core of their spirituality. Divided into six chapters, the work documents how particular Jesuits sought to reveal and expose nature’s myriad secrets through an innovative blending of technology, imagery, and experiment. Moving beyond the conventional Aristotelianism mandated by the Society of Jesus, they set forth a vision of the world that made manifest the works of God as Creator, no matter how deeply hidden those works were. The book thus not only presents a narrative that challenges present-day assumptions about the role played by Catholic religious communities in the formation of modern science, but also captures the exuberance and inventiveness of the early modern study of nature.

Author : Jeremy J. Baumberg
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691174358

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The Secret Life of Science by Jeremy J. Baumberg Pdf

A revealing and provocative look at the current state of global science We take the advance of science as given. But how does science really work? Is it truly as healthy as we tend to think? How does the system itself shape what scientists do? The Secret Life of Science takes a clear-eyed and provocative look at the current state of global science, shedding light on a cutthroat and tightly tensioned enterprise that even scientists themselves often don't fully understand. The Secret Life of Science is a dispatch from the front lines of modern science. It paints a startling picture of a complex scientific ecosystem that has become the most competitive free-market environment on the planet. It reveals how big this ecosystem really is, what motivates its participants, and who reaps the rewards. Are there too few scientists in the world or too many? Are some fields expanding at the expense of others? What science is shared or published, and who determines what the public gets to hear about? What is the future of science? Answering these and other questions, this controversial book explains why globalization is not necessarily good for science, nor is the continued growth in the number of scientists. It portrays a scientific community engaged in a race for limited resources that determines whether careers are lost or won, whose research visions become the mainstream, and whose vested interests end up in control. The Secret Life of Science explains why this hypercompetitive environment is stifling the diversity of research and the resiliency of science itself, and why new ideas are needed to ensure that the scientific enterprise remains healthy and vibrant.

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623497972

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Secrets of Snakes by David A. Steen Pdf

Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Author : William Eamon
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426206504

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The Professor of Secrets by William Eamon Pdf

Examines the life and work of sixteenth-century physician Leonardo Fioravanti, and describes the medical community and practices of Renaissance Italy.

Author : Tai Stith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735136646

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Science, Submarines & Secrets by Tai Stith Pdf

An unbelievable series of events led to the establishment of the Northwest Electrodevelopment Laboratory, later the U.S. Bureau of Mines Albany Research Center. Though the fledgling lab had difficulty securing staff due to World War II, world-renown metallurgist William J. Kroll was hired early on as a consultant after fleeing Nazi occupation. Kroll, who had pioneered a method for producing commercial titanium, worked with his core group of associates to develop malleable zirconium, just as a need arose for the little-known metal.On the other side of the country, the petulant and abrasive Captain Rickover was working with his Naval Reactors Group to develop the world's first nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus, under the cover of extreme secrecy. But as engineers worked night and day to create a suitable form of propulsion, one problem after another cropped up. New metals were needed for the hellish nuclear environment within a reactor-metals that had never been produced in vast quantities. Enter Kroll's titanium, and its sister metal, hafnium. The two entwined metals, once freed from each other, were exactly what Rickover was looking for.Would the little laboratory in rural Albany, Oregon, be able to produce enough zirconium and hafnium for Rickover's ambitious project? Delve into the establishment and early years of the U.S. Bureau of Mines in Albany, Oregon, and the incredible series of events during the period of 1940-1956.

Author : Highlights for Children, inc
Publisher : Highlights
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 156397651X

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Science Secrets by Highlights for Children, inc Pdf

Engaging science experiments, puzzles, and projects relating to a broad range of topics including food, weather, water, senses, and light.

Author : Freddy Silva
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1571743227

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Secrets in the Fields by Freddy Silva Pdf

Secrets in the Fields is the most thoroughly researched, most comprehensive book on the market about crop circles phenomena. The author takes readers on an exhilarating firsthand field trip into the heart of this mystery. He introduces us to farmers, researchers, scientists, mystics, hoaxers, and debunkers. He tells: How to distinguish a hoax from an authentic crop circle. The role of UFOs/aliens in the creation of crop circles.>br>What crop circles might mean. How a theory of music may account for their creation. This is a book for anyone interested in the unexplained, earth mysteries, UFOs, and esoteric wisdom. It will be a hit with those who love books about the pyramids, 2012 prophecies, and the Gnostic mysteries.

Author : Hunbatz Men
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0939680637

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Secrets of Mayan Science/Religion by Hunbatz Men Pdf

An engaging study that reveals sacred teachings that the Mayan priesthood hid from Spanish conquistadores in Mexico in 1519. The author explores the scientific and spiritual principles underlying the ancient glyphs, numbers, and language of the Maya.

Author : Don Herbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 4871870782

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Mr. Wizard's Science Secrets by Don Herbert Pdf