Bøger af Robert Snedden

From electromagneticm to dark matter, this eye-catching hardback guide explores the fascinating world of physics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with vivid graphics, illuminating diagrams, and engaging feature boxes. Physics forms the basis of our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe. From the particles that make up matter to the forces that govern their interactions, physics is at the heart of everything that happens. In this beautifully illustrated book, Robert Snedden introduces you to the fascinating world of physics and its greatest practitioners. Ranging from gravity to thermodynamics to quantum physics and relativity and featuring ideas from such esteemed physicists as Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Albert Einstein, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Essential Ideas series brings together entertaining, highly visual guides to different disciplines, from philosophy to physics. It explores the subject's 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an accessible overview of its defining theories and breakthroughs.

What is the world's tallest waterfall? How do dams help generate water power? What happens when a waterwheel spins? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur.

This book tells the story of Mary Anning, covering her early years and her family life and her superhero contributions to the world of science.

"You might be surprised at the huge variety of materials we use every day, in the places we live, the vehicles we use, the clothes we wear, and in preparing the food we eat. This book explores how materials engineers research, design, and develop the materials needed to make these products a reality. Readers will also learn how to combine their understanding of materials science and the engineering design process to tackle a design challenge of their own."--