The Elements We Live By

Author : Anja Røyne
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781615196463

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The Elements We Live By by Anja Røyne Pdf

This “excellent” popular science book explores just what we—and the things around us—are made of (Aftenposten, Norway). Some elements get all the attention: glittering gold, radioactive uranium—materials we call “precious” because they are so rare. But what could be more precious than the building blocks of life—from the oxygen in our air to the carbon in all living things? In The Elements We Live By, physicist and award-winning author Anja Røyne reminds us that we’d be lost without the quiet heroes of the periodic table. Our bodies need phosphorous to hold our DNA together, potassium to power our optic nerves, and many more elements—in just the right amounts—to function. Other fundamental elements keep our technology (and society) running: Our phones contain arsenic, boron, and gallium to control signals and store information; indium and tin for the touch screen; and lithium for the battery. Everything is made of elements—every galaxy, star, and planet—from the iron in Earth’s core to the silicon in its sand. But that doesn’t mean the elements we rely on will never run out; for example, about half the lithium we need is extracted from rocks in Australia, and the other half is from saltwater in Argentina and Chile. As Røyne travels the world to find where these elements exist (some in ever-shrinking amounts), she shows how vitally urgent it is for us to protect them—the elements of our very existence. “Not just a discussion of basic chemistry, this is a volume that looks at the human impact on the planet and what we can learn from nature...Useful for science or sociology courses that address the various impacts of natural resource development or for popular science readers.” —School Library Journal

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-25T22:59:00Z
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781669389224

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Summary of Anja Røyne's The Elements We Live By by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The history of the elements stretches back to the birth of the universe. Their story is long, but in relation to human time, it’s been only 13. 8 billion years since the universe was born. #2 The universe began with a bang. The energy in the universe was flung out in all directions. Over the course of the next twelve hours, the mass in the universe continued clumping together. Huge clouds of atoms were formed, and before the clock struck three in the morning, groups of these clouds had become the first galaxies. #3 The weight of all the surrounding atoms pressed the hydrogen atoms against each other with great force. The pressure then became so intense that it caused the hydrogen nuclei to fuse and form new helium nuclei. This released a huge amount of energy that warmed up the clump of atoms, making it a bright star. #4 The elements are the building blocks of matter. They are the fundamental components of everything in the universe, and they are constant on Earth. They are only created through radioactive processes in which unstable nuclei of uranium and other heavy elements sometimes start splitting up.

Author : Bunpei Yorifuji
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781593274238

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Wonderful Life with the Elements by Bunpei Yorifuji Pdf

From the brilliant mind of Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji comes Wonderful Life with the Elements, an illustrated guide to the periodic table that gives chemistry a friendly face. In this super periodic table, every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from the length of an element's beard to the clothes on its back. You'll also learn about each element's discovery, its common uses, and other vital stats like whether it floats—or explodes—in water. Why bother trudging through a traditional periodic table? In this periodic paradise, the elements are people too. And once you've met them, you'll never forget them.

Author : Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780141919263

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Periodic Tales by Hugh Aldersey-Williams Pdf

The phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller Periodic Tales by Hugh Andersey-Williams, packed with fascinating stories and unexpected information about the building blocks of our universe. Everything in the universe is made of them, including you. Like you, the elements have personalities, attitudes, talents, shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. Here you'll meet iron that rains from the heavens and noble gases that light the way to vice. You'll learn how lead can tell your future while zinc may one day line your coffin. You'll discover what connects the bones in your body with the Whitehouse in Washington, the glow of a streetlamp with the salt on your dinner table. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colourful pasts, Periodic Tales is a voyage of wonder and discovery, showing that their stories are our stories, and their lives are inextricable from our own. 'Science writing at its best. A fascinating and beautiful literary anthology, bringing them to life as personalities. If only chemistry had been like this at school. A rich compilation of delicious tales'Matt Ridley, Prospect 'A love letter to the chemical elements. Aldersey-Williams is full of good stories and he knows how to tell them well'Sunday Telegraph 'Great fun to read and an endless fund of unlikely and improbable anecdotes'Financial Times 'The history, science, art, literature and everyday applications of all the elements from aluminium to zinc' The Times Hugh Aldersey-Williams studied natural sciences at Cambridge. He is the author of several books exploring science, design and architecture and has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wellcome Collection. He lives in Norfolk with his wife and son.

Author : John Browne
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780297868064

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Seven Elements That Have Changed The World by John Browne Pdf

'Fascinating and enjoyable ... enthused with insight' - Brian Cox Uranium, carbon, iron, titanium, gold, silver and silicon - former BP CEO John Browne explains how seven elements are shaping the 21st century, for good and for bad. Humans have put the Earth's resources to extraordinary use, but not always for the benefit of humankind. SEVEN ELEMENTS vividly describes how iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, titanium and silicon have shaped the world around us - for good and for bad. This book takes you on an adventure of human passion, ingenuity and discovery, but it is a journey that is far from over: we continue to find surprising new uses for each of these seven key elements. Discover how titanium pervades modern consumer society, how natural gas is transforming the global energy sector and how an innovative new form of carbon could be starting a technological revolution. SEVEN ELEMENTS is a unique mix of science, history and politics, interwoven with the author's extensive personal and professional experience.

Author : Dan P. McAdams
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1572301880

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The Stories We Live by by Dan P. McAdams Pdf

This book should be value for all those who are interested in enhancing their self-understanding. It should also serve as useful classroom text for undergraduates and advanced students in personality and social psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.

Author : James Johonnot,Eugene Bouton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Alcohol
ISBN : HARVARD:32044097031181

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How We Live; Or, The Human Body, and how to Take Care of it by James Johonnot,Eugene Bouton Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241308677

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The Periodic Table Book by DK Pdf

The Periodic Table Book is the perfect visual guide to the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia takes children on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc. It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their properties and atomic structures. Using more than 1,000 full-colour photographs, The Periodic Table Book shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is found, making each element relevant for the child's world.

Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226775951

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The Elements by Philip Ball Pdf

The classical elements -- The antique metals -- Alchemical elements -- The new metals -- Chemistry golden age -- Electrical discoveries -- The radiant age -- The nuclear age.

Author : Isabel Thomas
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1838662316

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Exploring the Elements by Isabel Thomas Pdf

Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe

Author : Edward Curry,Andreas Metzger,Sonja Zillner,Jean-Christophe Pazzaglia,Ana García Robles
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030681760

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The Elements of Big Data Value by Edward Curry,Andreas Metzger,Sonja Zillner,Jean-Christophe Pazzaglia,Ana García Robles Pdf

This open access book presents the foundations of the Big Data research and innovation ecosystem and the associated enablers that facilitate delivering value from data for business and society. It provides insights into the key elements for research and innovation, technical architectures, business models, skills, and best practices to support the creation of data-driven solutions and organizations. The book is a compilation of selected high-quality chapters covering best practices, technologies, experiences, and practical recommendations on research and innovation for big data. The contributions are grouped into four parts: · Part I: Ecosystem Elements of Big Data Value focuses on establishing the big data value ecosystem using a holistic approach to make it attractive and valuable to all stakeholders. · Part II: Research and Innovation Elements of Big Data Value details the key technical and capability challenges to be addressed for delivering big data value. · Part III: Business, Policy, and Societal Elements of Big Data Value investigates the need to make more efficient use of big data and understanding that data is an asset that has significant potential for the economy and society. · Part IV: Emerging Elements of Big Data Value explores the critical elements to maximizing the future potential of big data value. Overall, readers are provided with insights which can support them in creating data-driven solutions, organizations, and productive data ecosystems. The material represents the results of a collective effort undertaken by the European data community as part of the Big Data Value Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the European Commission and the Big Data Value Association (BDVA) to boost data-driven digital transformation.

Author : Ben Still
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1770858105

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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table by Ben Still Pdf

Discover the hidden stories of the 118 elements

Author : Theodore Gray
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780762470792

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The Kid's Book of the Elements by Theodore Gray Pdf

A fun, fascinating, and amazingly photographic exploration of the periodic table, for curious kids who want to understand how atoms and elements make up everything in the universe. In this very special kids' edition of Theodore Gray's The Elements, budding scientists, ages 6 to 9, will learn all about every element in the periodic table from the first element, Hydrogen (1), to the very last element, Oganesson (118). Filled with great big colorful photographs and fun facts for every element, The Kid's Book of The Elements is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of chemistry and visual/tactile-based STEM/STEAM learning. This edition also includes 120 sturdy tear-out cards of each element for kids to play with and arrange on their own.

Author : Dondi Dahlin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101993286

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The Five Elements by Dondi Dahlin Pdf

The Five Elements brings the wisdom of an ancient healing system to modern readers, helping them understand themselves--why they do what they do--better. Dondi Dahlin shows us that we are all born with individual rhythms that go beyond the influence of our genes and upbringing. The five elements originated in ancient Chinese medicine over 2,000 years ago--when scholars theorized that the universe is composed of five forces: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Understanding these elements helps us stay in balance physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. By explaining the efficacy of wood, the depth of water, the joy of fire, the compassion of earth, and the wisdom of metal, this book helps people understand themselves and form lasting connections to others, answering the age-old question of why we do what we do.

Author : Theodore Gray
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316392839

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Molecules by Theodore Gray Pdf

In Molecules, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In Molecules, Theodore Gray takes the next step in the story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book, The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe. Here, he explores, through fascinating stories and trademark stunning photography, the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world. Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal. Big, gorgeous photographs, as well as diagrams of the compounds and their chemical bonds, rendered with never before seen beauty, fill the pages and capture molecules in their various states. As he did in The Elements, Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material world.