Rakuten Kobo

The Seven Measures of the World

de Piero Martin ...

The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical worldFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure the world to know our past, comprehend the present, and plan the future.Renowned physicist Piero ... Leer más

$20.19 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical worldFrom the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure the world to know our past, comprehend the present, and plan the future.Renowned physicist Piero
... Leer más
World in the Balance

The Historic Quest for an Absolute System of Measurement

de Robert P. Crease ...

“Shows that the story of metrology . . . can in the right hands make for a riveting read.”—The EconomistMillions of transactions each day depend on a reliable network of weights and measures. But achieving such a network was anything but easy, as Robert P. Crease, physicist and philosopher, demonstrates in this endlessly fascinating, always entertaining look at just how this international system ... Leer más

$12.29 USD

“Shows that the story of metrology . . . can in the right hands make for a riveting read.”—The EconomistMillions of transactions each day depend on a reliable network of weights and measures. But achieving such a network was anything but easy, as Robert P. Crease, physicist and philosopher, demonstrates in this endlessly fascinating, always entertaining look at just how this international system
... Leer más
Head First Physics

A learner's companion to mechanics and practical physics (AP Physics B - Advanced Placement)

de Heather Lang ...

Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and ... Leer más

$20.19 USD

Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and
... Leer más
Community Data

Creative Approaches to Empowering People with Information

de Rahul Bhargava ...

Community Data offers a new toolkit for data storytelling in community settings, one purpose-built for goals like inclusion, empowerment, and impact. Data science and visualization has spread into new domains it was designed for - community organizing, education, journalism, civic governance, and more. The dominant computational methods and processes, which have not changed in response, are ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

Community Data offers a new toolkit for data storytelling in community settings, one purpose-built for goals like inclusion, empowerment, and impact. Data science and visualization has spread into new domains it was designed for - community organizing, education, journalism, civic governance, and more. The dominant computational methods and processes, which have not changed in response, are
... Leer más
Standards

de Jeffrey Pomerantz, Jason Griffey ...

Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
An engaging introduction to standards, the invisible infrastructure that shapes the built and digital environments of the modern world.Standards are the DNA of the built environment, encoded in nearly all objects that surround us in the modern world. In Standards, Jeffrey Pomerantz and Jason Griffey provide an essential introduction to this invisible but critical form of infrastructure—the rules ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

An engaging introduction to standards, the invisible infrastructure that shapes the built and digital environments of the modern world.Standards are the DNA of the built environment, encoded in nearly all objects that surround us in the modern world. In Standards, Jeffrey Pomerantz and Jason Griffey provide an essential introduction to this invisible but critical form of infrastructure—the rules
... Leer más
Not Even Trying

The Corruption of Real Science

de Bruce Charlton ...

Real science is dead.Researchers are no longer trying to seek and speak the truth. Scientists no longer believe in the truth. They no longer believe that there is an eternal unchanging reality beyond our human organisation which they have a duty to discover and disseminate. Hence, the vast structures of personnel and resources that constitute modern science are not real science but merely a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Real science is dead.Researchers are no longer trying to seek and speak the truth. Scientists no longer believe in the truth. They no longer believe that there is an eternal unchanging reality beyond our human organisation which they have a duty to discover and disseminate. Hence, the vast structures of personnel and resources that constitute modern science are not real science but merely a
... Leer más
The New ABCs of Research

Achieving Breakthrough Collaborations

de Ben Shneiderman ...

The problems we face in the 21st century require innovative thinking from all of us. Be it students, academics, business researchers of government policy makers. Hopes for improving our healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability depend on the pervasive application of research solutions. The research heroes who take on the immense problems of our time face bigger ... Leer más

$23.79 USD

The problems we face in the 21st century require innovative thinking from all of us. Be it students, academics, business researchers of government policy makers. Hopes for improving our healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability depend on the pervasive application of research solutions. The research heroes who take on the immense problems of our time face bigger
... Leer más
The Perfect Fitness Routine

Push, Pull, and Legs Split (Push Edition)

de Cameron Ballard ...

The Perfect Routine to get the Dream Body you have always desired. This ebook just incorporates the Push Day exercises. We all have potential in term of our physique, but very few will ever reach it. ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

The Perfect Routine to get the Dream Body you have always desired. This ebook just incorporates the Push Day exercises. We all have potential in term of our physique, but very few will ever reach it.
... Leer más
¡No más Comer por Comer!: Destruye el hambre emocional y pasajero y cambia por completo la manera que ves la comida para bajar de peso de manera saludable y permanente

de Shaun Aguilar ...

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado porqué la mayoría de las personas no obtienen los resultados que después de intentar una dieta tras otra? ¿Porqué algunas personas tienen facilidad para perder peso, mientras que otras luchan con ello constantemente? ¿Acaso existe una manera de perder peso permanentemente para aquellas personas que lo han intentado todo? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo."No importa ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado porqué la mayoría de las personas no obtienen los resultados que después de intentar una dieta tras otra? ¿Porqué algunas personas tienen facilidad para perder peso, mientras que otras luchan con ello constantemente? ¿Acaso existe una manera de perder peso permanentemente para aquellas personas que lo han intentado todo? Entonces necesitas seguir leyendo."No importa
... Leer más
Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology

de Richard Leach ...

Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology provides a comprehensive overview of engineering metrology and how it relates to micro and nanotechnology (MNT) research and manufacturing. By combining established knowledge with the latest advances from the field, it presents a comprehensive single volume that can be used for professional reference and academic study. - Provides a basic ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

Fundamental Principles of Engineering Nanometrology provides a comprehensive overview of engineering metrology and how it relates to micro and nanotechnology (MNT) research and manufacturing. By combining established knowledge with the latest advances from the field, it presents a comprehensive single volume that can be used for professional reference and academic study. - Provides a basic
... Leer más
Les modèles, possibilités et limites

Jusqu’où va le réel ?

de Jean-Michel Levy ...

Une réflexion relative à la part de réalité dans les modèles scientifiquesLes rencontres « Physique et interrogations fondamentales » (PIF) sont l’occasion pour des scientifiques de formations très différentes de confronter leurs points de vue sur un thème lié aux grandes questions de la science contemporaine. Elles se situent à un niveau permettant à un public cultivé mais non spécialisé de ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Une réflexion relative à la part de réalité dans les modèles scientifiquesLes rencontres « Physique et interrogations fondamentales » (PIF) sont l’occasion pour des scientifiques de formations très différentes de confronter leurs points de vue sur un thème lié aux grandes questions de la science contemporaine. Elles se situent à un niveau permettant à un public cultivé mais non spécialisé de
... Leer más
Effetto della quantità di carica sulle proprietà strutturali e sulla stabilità di quadrieliche di guanosine: analisi mediante diffrazione dei raggi X

de Giacomo Caracciolo ...

Il lavoro descritto riguarda l’analisi delle proprietà di aggregazione sopramolecolare e lo studio del polimorfismo di sistemi liquido-cristallini liotropici formati da quadrieliche di guanosine. E’ noto che la guanosina ed alcuni suoi derivati danno luogo in acqua ad un peculiare fenomeno di autoassemblaggio che porta alla formazione di tetrameri stabili e, per impilamento dei tetrameri, alla ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Il lavoro descritto riguarda l’analisi delle proprietà di aggregazione sopramolecolare e lo studio del polimorfismo di sistemi liquido-cristallini liotropici formati da quadrieliche di guanosine. E’ noto che la guanosina ed alcuni suoi derivati danno luogo in acqua ad un peculiare fenomeno di autoassemblaggio che porta alla formazione di tetrameri stabili e, per impilamento dei tetrameri, alla
... Leer más
The Overproduction of Truth

Passion, Competition, and Integrity in Modern Science

de Gianfranco Pacchioni ...

The way science is done has changed radically in recent years. Scientific research and institutions, which have long been characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of a few, science has become the profession of many -- possibly too many. These trends come with consequences ... Leer más

$22.79 USD

The way science is done has changed radically in recent years. Scientific research and institutions, which have long been characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of a few, science has become the profession of many -- possibly too many. These trends come with consequences
... Leer más
Rahasia Langsing Tanpa Drama: Jurus Ampuh Menurunkan Berat Badan

de Ciara Dananjaya ...

Anda mungkin sudah mencoba berbagai cara untuk mengurangi kelebihan berat badan, mungkin sudah merasa lelah dengan janji-janji instan yang tidak bertahan lama, atau mungkin Anda menyadari bahwa upaya kesehatan ini butuh pendekatan yang lebih dari sekadar diet ketat atau olahraga intensif sesaat.Anda mendambakan hasil yang nyata, berkelanjutan, dan yang terpenting, membawa pada kualitas hidup yang ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Anda mungkin sudah mencoba berbagai cara untuk mengurangi kelebihan berat badan, mungkin sudah merasa lelah dengan janji-janji instan yang tidak bertahan lama, atau mungkin Anda menyadari bahwa upaya kesehatan ini butuh pendekatan yang lebih dari sekadar diet ketat atau olahraga intensif sesaat.Anda mendambakan hasil yang nyata, berkelanjutan, dan yang terpenting, membawa pada kualitas hidup yang
... Leer más
Measuring Time

Frequency measurements and related developments in physics

de Masatoshi Kajita ...

Series series IOP Expanding Physics
This fascinating book recounts the importance of precise measurements and their inherent uncertainty, before telling the story of humankind’s efforts to define and measure time with increasing accuracy and the effect this has on science. The effort to master time culminated in the development of modern atomic clocks. The most accurate clocks ever constructed. These advanced devices are accurate to ... Leer más

$107.99 USD

This fascinating book recounts the importance of precise measurements and their inherent uncertainty, before telling the story of humankind’s efforts to define and measure time with increasing accuracy and the effect this has on science. The effort to master time culminated in the development of modern atomic clocks. The most accurate clocks ever constructed. These advanced devices are accurate to
... Leer más
Pierda 16 Libras en 12 Dias con Una Dieta de Limpieza Smoothie

de Stephanie Quiñones ...

Pierda 16 libras en 12 días con una dieta de limpieza con batidos: pierda peso rápidamente, combata las enfermedades cancerosas y luzca más joven mientras bebe un delicioso batido verdeEn esta dieta de limpieza de licuados de 12 días, incorporará en su régimen diario deliciosos licuados compuestos de supernutrientes de verduras de hoja verde y frutas, así como cómo vencer los antojos con ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Pierda 16 libras en 12 días con una dieta de limpieza con batidos: pierda peso rápidamente, combata las enfermedades cancerosas y luzca más joven mientras bebe un delicioso batido verdeEn esta dieta de limpieza de licuados de 12 días, incorporará en su régimen diario deliciosos licuados compuestos de supernutrientes de verduras de hoja verde y frutas, así como cómo vencer los antojos con
... Leer más
How to Measure Anything

The Science of Measurement

de Christopher Joseph ...

Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Learn about scales of measurement used in everything from meteorology to music notation in this comprehensive and informative reference guide.Measurement is constantly all around us. It forms the foundations of science – the ohms and amps of physics and the moles and isotopes of chemistry – and shapes our every day.Our relationships with measurement start the moment we wake and check the day’s
... Leer más
A Review of Algebra

de Rivenburg ...

A Review of Algebra, authored by Romeyn Henry Rivenburg and published in 1914, is a comprehensive and systematic guide designed to reinforce and deepen the reader’s understanding of elementary and intermediate algebraic concepts. The book serves as both a refresher and a detailed reference, making it ideal for students preparing for examinations, teachers seeking a reliable classroom resource, or ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

A Review of Algebra, authored by Romeyn Henry Rivenburg and published in 1914, is a comprehensive and systematic guide designed to reinforce and deepen the reader’s understanding of elementary and intermediate algebraic concepts. The book serves as both a refresher and a detailed reference, making it ideal for students preparing for examinations, teachers seeking a reliable classroom resource, or
... Leer más
5 Easy Keto Recipes

de Bonita Gonsalvez ...

Learn how to make keto recipes. Perfect for weight loss Recipes include: Sauté Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill Sauce Salmon Curry Chimichurri Lamb Steak with Coconut Creamed Cauliflower Lamb Pho with Zucchini Noodles and Poached Eggs ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

Learn how to make keto recipes. Perfect for weight loss Recipes include: Sauté Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill Sauce Salmon Curry Chimichurri Lamb Steak with Coconut Creamed Cauliflower Lamb Pho with Zucchini Noodles and Poached Eggs
... Leer más
Introduction to Scientific Method and Metric System

de Simone Malacrida ...

The following basic physics topics are presented in this book:scientific method and its applicationsinternational metric system and definition of units of measurementother metric systems used at the application level ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

The following basic physics topics are presented in this book:scientific method and its applicationsinternational metric system and definition of units of measurementother metric systems used at the application level
... Leer más
Calisthenics: Exploring Your Physical Potential Through Bodyweight Training (A Holistic Program for Building Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics)

de John Hamilton ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train and develop strength, mobility and flexibility through calisthenics, without having to use any equipment. Calisthenics has been in existence since ancient greece, and has been effectively used to develop near superhuman strength, agility, and flexibility through the decades. In this book, you will find some basic and intermediate ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train and develop strength, mobility and flexibility through calisthenics, without having to use any equipment. Calisthenics has been in existence since ancient greece, and has been effectively used to develop near superhuman strength, agility, and flexibility through the decades. In this book, you will find some basic and intermediate
... Leer más
The Long and the Short of It

How We Came to Measure Our World

de Graeme Donald ...

We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in ... Leer más

$6.29 USD

We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why?The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as:Why do we measure time in
... Leer más
Self-Governance in Science

Community-Based Strategies for Managing Dangerous Knowledge

de Stephen M. Maurer ...

Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation, ... Leer más

$33.69 USD

Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation,
... Leer más
Advanced Techniques for Assessment Surface Topography

Development of a Basis for 3D Surface Texture Standards "Surfstand"

de Liam Blunt, Xiang Jiang ...

This publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Community's Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards ... Leer más

$215.99 USD

This publication deals with the latest developments in the field of 3D surface metrology and will become a seminal text in this important area. It has been prepared with the support of the European Community's Directorate General XII and represents the culmination of research conducted by 11 international partners as part of an EU-funded project. The aim of the project is to inform standards
... Leer más

eReaders

Aplicaciones

Accesorios

Carrito de compra

¡Obtienes el tratamiento VIP!

Tu carrito de compra está vacío

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Recomendado para ti

eBooks de Pesos y medidas

Mostrar: