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Foundations eBook Series

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  • On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres (Concise Edition)

    by Copernicus, Professor Marika Taylor ...
    Series series Foundations
    Controversial at the time, Copernicus's discoveries led to the scientific revolution, and a greater understanding of our place in the universe.An accessible, abridged edition with a new introduction. Renaissance Natural philosopher Nicolaus Copernicus's pioneering discovery of the heliocentric nature of the solar system is one of the few identifiable moments in history that define the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy

    by Issac Newton ...
    Few books have changed humanity's understanding of the physical universe as profoundly as this one. Isaac Newton's Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, widely known by its Latin title Principia Mathematica, presents the mathematical framework that transformed the study of motion and gravitation. Through rigorous reasoning, Newton develops principles describing the behavior of moving ... Read more

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  • Physics

    Laminated QuickStudy Reference Guide

    by BarCharts Publishing, Inc. ...
    Reference and outline to concepts in physics.This 6-page laminated guide covers the following topics and more:Classical MechanicsWave MotionThermodynamicsElectricity & MagnetismBehavior of Light ... Read more

    $6.29 USD

  • The System of the World

    by Isaac Newton ...
    How does the universe hold together—and what laws govern its motion? The System of the World, by Isaac Newton, is the third and final book of his revolutionary Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, 1687). In this groundbreaking work, Newton applies his laws of motion and universal gravitation to explain the mechanics of the cosmos. From the ... Read more

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  • How to Build a Time Machine

    The Real Science of Time Travel

    by Brian Clegg ...
    This look at time travel technology gives "a solid overview of some of the quirkier corners of physics, with an entertaining connection to pop culture" ( Kirkus Reviews).In How to Build a Time Machine, physicist Brian Clegg provides an understanding of what time is and how it can be manipulated. He explores the fascinating speculations and the remarkable possibilities of real time travel that ... Read more

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  • Harmonies of the World

    by Johannes Kepler ...
    Harmonies of the World Johannes Kepler - Johannes Kepler published Harmonies of the World in 1619. This was the summation of his theories about celestial correspondences, and ties together the ratios of the planetary orbits, musical theory, and the Platonic solids. Kepler's speculations are long discredited. However, this work stands as a bridge between the Hermetic philosophy of the Renaissance, ... Read more

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  • Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences

    by Galileo Galilei ...
    This is the last, and perhaps most important, work by the man Einstein called "the father of modern science." Confined to house arrest in the final years of his life after his heresy trial, Galileo Galilei composed his "Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences" in 1638 as a sort of magnum opus to a life devoted to scientific experimentation. The book outlines his investigations into physics and ... Read more

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  • Mindkind: Math & Physics for the New Millennium

    by William John Cox ...
    The soul of Mindkind is dedicated to the proposition that humans are stranded here on Earth until such time as we, or our descendants, achieve the ability to live in peace and become strong enough to break out of the eggshell of ignorance that surrounds us.Mindkind provides some simple tools to shape and measure our universe, and it supplies a vision of a bright and peaceful future. It opens ... Read more

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  • Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences (Galileo Galilei) [Active Content]

    by Galileu Galilei ...
    Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences, published in 1638, was Galileo's last book and the scientific testament covering much of his work in physics over the preceding thirty years.After his Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, the Roman Inquisition had banned the publication of any of Galileo's works, including any he might write in the future. After the failure of his initial attempts ... Read more

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  • The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

    by James Evans ...
    The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands-on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancient Babylon to sixteenth-century Europe, the book places its greatest emphasis on the Greek period, when astronomers developed the geometric and philosophical ideas that have determined the subsequent ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

  • Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies

    Enriched edition. Unlocking the Mysteries of the Celestial Realm

    by David P. Todd, Kelsey Ramsey ...
    In "Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies," David P. Todd presents a comprehensive exploration of celestial phenomena through a meticulous blend of scientific inquiry and literary artistry. The book's narrative unfolds with clarity, utilizing a linear progression that mirrors the evolution of astronomical thought from ancient times to contemporary discoveries. Todd's rich prose is ... Read more

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  • A Textbook of General Astronomy

    by Charles A. Young, Ph. D. ...
    Astronomy is the science which treats of the heavenly bodies. As such bodies we reckon the sun and moon, the planets (of which the earth is one) and their satellites, comets and meteors, and finally the stars and nebulae.We have to consider in Astronomy:(a) The motions of these bodies, both real and apparent, and the laws which govern these motions.(b) Their forms, dimensions, and masses.(c) Their ... Read more

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