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The Light Fantastic: A Modern Introduction to Classical and Quantum Optics

Oxford University Press, 2008

"Provides a nice mix of elementary physical optics with practical and exciting applications."--Stephen Barnett, University of Strathclyde

This book presents a thorough and self-contained introduction to modern optics, covering in full the three components ray optics, wave optics, and quantum optics. The text covers all...

The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved: How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry

Simon & Schuster, 2005

What do the music of J. S. Bach, the basic forces of nature, Rubik's Cube, and the selection of mates have in common? They are all characterized by certain symmetries. Symmetry is the concept that bridges the gap between science and art, between the world of theoretical physics and the everyday world we see around us. Yet the "language"...

The Boundary Element Method with Programming: For Engineers and Scientists

Springer, 2008

This is a thorough, yet understandable text about the boundary element method (BEM), an attractive alternative to the finite element method (FEM). It not only explains the theory, but also deals with the implementation into computer code written in FORTRAN 95 (software can be freely downloaded). Applications range from potential problems to static...

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions (Stuart-Hamilton, An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions)

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007

"'This is a truly inspirational book and teaching tool and a very successful dictionary for all. It should be on the bookshelves of every inclusive classroom, house and office'. - Good Autism Practice 'A useful addition to the reference library of parents and professionals working with children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders'. -...

From P2P and Grids to Services on the Web: Evolving Distributed Communities (Computer Communications and Networks)

Springer, 2008

From the reviews:

"Provides rich background information to beginners entering this subject area. … The diagrams … are clear-cut, as are the snippets of codes. There are hardly any errors throughout the book. … covers a broad and coherent range of distributed-computing techniques … . People with different...

Making & Enjoying Telescopes: 6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide

Sterling, 1997

"...follows a logical path through topics of safety, construction, sky coordinates, and, finally, design....Plans for each telescope are illustrated with both line drawings and photographs...procedures are laid out in an easy-to-follow technique...includes a rich gallery of illustrated telescopes that amateurs have built...a welcome addition...

Mars, A Cosmic Stepping Stone: Uncovering Humanity's Cosmic Context

Springer, 2008

The questions of our origin and cosmic abundance of life are among the most compelling facing humanity. We have determined much about the nature and origin of the Universe and our place in it, but with virtually all evidence of our origin long since gone from our world and an unimaginably vast Universe still to explore, defining answers are...

Analog Electronics

Newnes, 1999

Ian Hickman is looked to by thousands of circuit designers for his innovative design ideas and clear explanations of the fundamentals of analog circuit design. This book is a distillation of Hickman's design insights, introducing all the main areas of analog electronics.

THE professional text for analog electronics
Includes numerous...

Path Integrals and Quantum Anomalies (The International Series of Monographs on Physics)

Oxford University Press, 2004

`Definitely a book that will fill a need at the graduate and research level. ' Ian Aitchison, University of Oxford

`An excellent addition to the literature by one of the pioneers in understanding anomalies. ' Roman Jackiw, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Feynman path integrals are becoming...

GenXpat: The Young Professional's Guide To Making A Successful Life Abroad

Intercultural Press, 2005

"The first book to deal specifically with the 'GenXpat' generation - the 25-39 age group that typically sets off for the expatriate life when career is their primary consideration. This is my kind of book - it's informative, practical, and you get a real sense that the author knows what she is talking about." Ian Burns of Blackwell's...

Culture of Human Stem Cells (Culture of Specialized Cells)

John Wiley & Sons, 2007

The first book to collect the most effective and cutting-edge methods and protocols for deriving and culturing human embryonic and adult stem cells—in one handy resource

This groundbreaking new book follows the tradition of previous books in the Culture of Specialized Cells series—each methods and protocols chapter is laid out...

Space Time Play: Computer Games, Architecture and Urbanism: the Next Level

Birkhauser, 2007

Computer and video games are leaving the PC and conquering the arena of everyday life in the form of mobile applications (such as GPS cell phones, etc.) â the result is new types of cities and architecture. How do these games alter our perception of real and virtual space? What can the designers of physical and digital worlds learn from one...

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