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  • Super Structures

    The Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering

    de Mark Denny ...
    An "extraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles . . . Highly recommended" —from the author of Froth!: The Science of Beer ( Midwest Book Review).Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city?Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large ... Leer más

    $2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Ingenium

    Five Machines That Changed the World

    de Mark Denny ...
    A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. "A wonderful combination of history and physics." —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical EnigmasIngenium is medieval English vernacular for "an ingenious contrivance." In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances—the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Froth!

    The Science of Beer

    de Mark Denny ...
    "A theoretical physicist's exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm." — Seed MagazineBest Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbook AwardsEver wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics, ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • How the Ocean Works

    An Introduction to Oceanography

    de Mark Denny ...
    The world's oceans account for roughly 71 percent of the planet's surface and 99 percent of its livable volume. Any study of this huge habitat requires a solid foundation in the principles that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical oceanography, yet until now undergraduate textbooks have largely presented compilations of facts rather than explanations of principles. How the Ocean Works ... Leer más

    $68.39 USD

  • Gliding for Gold

    The Physics of Winter Sports

    de Mark Denny ...
    As anyone from cold climates knows, living with lots of ice and snow can lead to a special appreciation of sports such as skiing, sledding, and skating. Prolific physics popularizer Mark Denny’s take on winter athletics lays out the physical principles that govern glaciated game play.After discussing the physical properties of ice and snow and describing the physics behind sliding friction and ... Leer más

    $29.99 USD

  • Long Hops

    Making Sense of Bird Migration

    de Mark Denny ...
    In Long Hops, physicist Mark Denny explains, in a clear, conversational style, the science of bird migration—from the intricacies of bird aeronautics to the newly unraveled mysteries of their magnetic compasses. While providing wherever possible examples of indigenous Hawaiian species, the book surveys the migration phenomenon as a whole, showing that birds are breathtaking works of engineering ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD

  • The Science of Navigation

    From Dead Reckoning to GPS

    de Mark Denny ...
    In today’s world of online maps and travel directions delivered wirelessly to hand-held devices, getting from place to place requires little thought from most of us—which is a good thing, since accurate navigation can be tricky. Get your bearings with Mark Denny—an expert at explaining scientific concepts in non-technical language—in this all-encompassing look at the history and science of ... Leer más

    $29.99 USD

  • Their Arrows Will Darken the Sun

    The Evolution and Science of Ballistics

    de Mark Denny ...
    The science of ballistics has a long history and starts with one question: How does a projectile move through the air? Even before physicists worked that one out, military engineers had been tinkering with ballistic devices for centuries. The trebuchet of the Middle Ages has given way to rocket power, and the science of ballistics has evolved to match the technology. Mark Denny’s survey covers ... Leer más

    $29.99 USD

  • Blip, Ping, and Buzz

    Making Sense of Radar and Sonar

    de Mark Denny ...
    Have you ever wondered how stealth planes achieve "invisibility," how sunken ships are found, or how fishermen track schools of fish in vast expanses of ocean? Radar and sonar echolocation—a simple matter of sending, receiving, and processing signals.Weaving history with simple science, Mark Denny deftly reveals the world of radar and sonar to the curious reader, technology buff, and expert alike. ... Leer más

    $30.99 USD

  • Making the Most of the Anthropocene

    Facing the Future

    de Mark Denny ...
    Humans have changed the Earth so profoundly that we’ve ushered in the first new geologic period since the ice ages. So, what are we going to do about it?Ever since Nobel Prize–winning atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen coined the term "Anthropocene" to describe our current era—one in which human impact on the environment has pushed Earth into an entirely new geological epoch—arguments for and ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Making the Most of the Anthropocene

    Facing the Future

    de Mark Denny ...
    Humans have changed the Earth so profoundly that we’ve ushered in the first new geologic period since the ice ages. So, what are we going to do about it?Ever since Nobel Prize–winning atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen coined the term "Anthropocene" to describe our current era—one in which human impact on the environment has pushed Earth into an entirely new geological epoch—arguments for and ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Lights On!

    The Science of Power Generation

    de Mark Denny ...
    Watt’s up? A reader-friendly introduction to all things power.Power generation is a relatively recent concern because humans had little need for sustained power until the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Today, modern civilization is wholly dependent on the production and distribution of power. Without it, our way of life would be extinguished.In Lights On!, Mark Denny reveals the mysterious ... Leer más

    $28.99 USD