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The universe as it really is : Earth, space, matter, and time / by Scott, Thomas R.,author.; Powell, James Lawrence,1936-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-329) and index.Introduction -- It's elementary -- Getting together : atoms to molecules -- Gravity -- Time -- Light -- Earth : a biography -- Earth : a physical exam -- Atmosphere and weather -- Oceans -- The sun -- The solar system -- The Milky Way -- Cosmos.The universe that science reveals to us can seem far outside the comfort zone of the human mind. Subjects near and far open up dizzying vistas, from the infinitesimal to the colossal. Humanity, the unlikely product of uncountable coincidences on unimaginable scales, inhabits a tumultuous universe that extends from our immediate environs to the most distant galaxies and beyond. But when the mind balks at the vertiginous complexity of the universe, science unveils the elegance amid the chaos. In this book, Thomas R. Scott ventures into the known and the unknown to explain our universe and the laws that govern it. The Universe as It Really Is begins with physics and the building blocks of the universe--time, gravity, light, and elementary particles--and chemistry's ability to explain the interactions among them. Scott, with the assistance of James Lawrence Powell, next tours the earth and atmospheric sciences to explain the forces that shape our planet and then takes off for the stars to describe our place in the cosmos. He provides vivid introductions to our collective scientific inheritance, narrating discoveries such as the shape of the atom and the nature of the nucleus or how we use GPS to measure time and what that has to do with relativity. A clear demonstration of the power of scientific reasoning to bring the incomprehensible within our grasp, The Universe as It Really Is gives an engrossing account of just how much we do understand about the world around us.
Subjects: Cosmic physics.; Gravitational fields.; Space sciences.; Meteorology.;
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Simply physics / by Frances, Peter,editor.(CARDINAL)318725; Hand, Lori,editor.(CARDINAL)896046; Beatty, Shannon,editor.(CARDINAL)589595;
Matter -- Forces and motion -- Energy -- Electricity and magnetism -- Sound and light -- Quantum physics -- Relativity -- Astrophysics and cosmologyThe book in question offers a concise and accessible overview of fundamental physics concepts, ranging from gravitational fields and momentum to general relativity and quantum uncertainty. It employs straightforward diagrams and clear explanations to elucidate these topics, making it suitable for students and general readers seeking a jargon-free introduction to physics.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Physics.; Matter.; Force and energy.; Electricity.; Magnetism.; Relativity (Physics); Astrophysics.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Walt Disney Uncle $crooge and Donald Duck. by Rosa, Don,1951-author,artist.(CARDINAL)565813; Gerstein, David,editor.(CARDINAL)410400;
"Alexander the Great wasn't great enough to find the famous lost city of Shambala--but Scrooge McDuck is here to pick up the slack! An awesome Indian treasure lies ahead...but behind lurks a crooked rajah, out to stop Scrooge at any cost! ... In 'A matter of some gravity,' Magica De Spell turns Scrooge's and Donald's gravitational field sideways! Then Scrooge and Flintheart Glombold compete to become 'The last Lord of Eldorado!'"--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Fiction.; McDuck, Scrooge (Fictitious character); McDuck, Scrooge (Fictitious character); Duck, Donald (Fictitious character); Duck, Donald (Fictitious character); Ducks; Ducks;
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Newton and the antigravity formula / by Novelli, Luca,1947-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)755035;
Describes the life and accomplishments of the famous physicist and mathematician, detailing the advances he made in the fields of motion, universal gravitation, and calculus.
Subjects: Biographies.; Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727; Physicists; Physics; Gravity; Celestial mechanics;
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The one thing you need to know : the simple way to understand the most important ideas in science / by Chown, Marcus,author.(CARDINAL)355655;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-246) and index.Gravity -- Electricity -- Global warming -- Why the Sun is hot -- The second law of thermodynamics -- Plate tectonics -- Quantum theory -- Atoms -- Evolution -- Special relativity -- The brain -- General relativity -- Human evolution -- Black holes -- The standard model -- Quantum computers -- Gravitational waves -- The Higgs field -- Antimatter -- Neutrinos -- The Big Bang."From gravity to black holes, special relativity to global warming, this authoritative and entertaining book from bestselling author Marcus Chown breaks down complex science into manageable chunks, explaining the one thing you really need to know to get to grips with the subject. Rather than trying to bend your mind around all the vast and confounding details of things such as gravitational waves, electricity and black holes, wouldn't it be easier to understand just one central concept from which everything else follows? If you've ever found yourself fascinated by the idea of quantum computing but feel a little overwhelmed by the mindblowing subject of quantum mechanics or concerned by climate change but haven't been able to get to grips with the details of global warming, this book is for you. Let's take atoms, for example - what on earth are they? Well, if you start to think of them less like things you can't see with complex little nuclei and more like the alphabet of nature, which in different configurations can make a rose, a galaxy or a newborn baby, they might start to feel a little more understandable. Or gravitational waves - they sound poetic, but why are they creating so much excitement? Think of them as the voice of space, vibrations on the drumskin of space-time - before delving into all their complexities. In twenty-one short and engaging chapters, Chown explains the one thing you need to know to understand some of the most important scientific ideas of our time. Packed full of astounding facts, scientific history and the entertaining personalities at the heart of the most pivotal discoveries about the workings of our universe, this is an accessible guide to all the tricky stuff you've always wanted to understand more about"--
Subjects: Science;
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Y/N : a novel / by Yi, Esther,author.(CARDINAL)868734;
"Surreal, hilarious, and shrewdly poignant--a novel about a Korean American woman living in Berlin whose obsession with a K-pop idol sends her to Seoul on a journey of literary self-destruction."--The narrator, a Korean American woman living in Berlin, is obsessed with Moon: anything not-Moon in her life fell away when she beheld the K-pop idol in concert. Moon dances as if his movements are creating their own gravitational field. Seized by ineffable desire, she begins writing Y/N fanfic-- in which you, the reader, insert [Your/Name] and play out an intimate relationship with the unattainable star. When Moon suddenly retires from the wildly popular K-pop group, the woman journeys to Korea in search of the object of her love. She locates the headquarters of the company that manages the boyband; at a secret location, together with Moon at last, art and real life approach their final convergence. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Novels.; Psychological fiction.; Popular music; Fans (Persons); Korean Americans;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 14
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Black hole : how an idea abandoned by Newtonians, hated by Einstein, and gambled on by Hawking became loved / by Bartusiak, Marcia,1950-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy); Discoveries in science.; Science;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Experiencing Hubble [videorecording] : understanding the greatest images of the universe / by Meyer, David M.; Meyer, David Michael,1958-teacher.(CARDINAL)808897; Teaching Company,publisher.(CARDINAL)349444;
Book includes bibliographical references.Lecturer: David M. Meyer, professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University.Twelve lectures by David M. Meyer, professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, on the Hubble Space Telescope.DVD.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Video recordings.; Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Astronomy.; Cosmology.; Space telescopes.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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The field : the quest for the secret force of the universe / by McTaggart, Lynne.(CARDINAL)346497;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-264) and index."... There may be such a thing as a life force ... reveals a radical biological paradigm--that ... the human mind and body are not distinct and separate from their environment but a packet of pulsating power constantly interacting with this vast energy sea"--Back cover.
Subjects: Alternative medicine.; Mind and body.; Champs, Théorie quantique des.; Anti-gravité.; Rayonnement.; Ondes électromagnétiques.; Force et énergie.;
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Gravitational, magnetic, & electric forces : examining interactions / by Faust, Daniel R.,author.(CARDINAL)489217;
"Why do objects fall toward the ground? What makes electric lights go on when we flip a switch? How do magnets work? The answers to these questions and many more become clear when you understand how electromagnetic force and gravitational force operate. This title looks at these forces and presents key concepts in an accessible way. Important theories and applications are presented in clear, age-appropriate language. Full-color photographs and primary sources provide readers with additional information"--Includes bibliographical references and index.The four fundamental forces -- What is gravity? -- Newton and Einstein -- Gravity, mass, and weight -- Exoplanets and wobbly stars -- What is the electromagnetic force? -- Positive or negative -- Circuits -- Statis electricity -- Attract and repel -- What is a magnetic field? -- Using magnetic forces -- May the forces be with you.
Subjects: Physics; Force and energy; Gravity; Electromagnetism;
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