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This book tells the remarkable lives of the pioneers of science -
from Galileo and Newton, Faraday and Darwin, Pasteur and Marie
Curie, to Einstein, Freud, Turing, and Crick and Watson. A series
of seventy articles, written by an international team of
distinguished scientists, historians of science and science
writers, provides an unrivalled account of the lives and
personalities behind the greatest scientific breakthroughs of all
time. Organized thematically, starting at the 'Universe', and
moving smaller through the 'Earth' and 'Molecules and Matter' to
'Inside the Atom', with the final two sections looking at 'Life'
and 'Body and Mind', it covers all the major scientific
disciplines, including astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry,
computing, ecology, geology, medicine, neurology, physics and
psychology, as well as mathematics. The Scientists will intrigue
budding scientists, those fascinated by the lives of great
individuals, and anyone curious to know how over the centuries we
came to understand the physical world around us and inside us.
Astronomy leads to an understanding of the history and nature of
science, and attracts many young people to education in science and
technology. But while in many countries astronomy is not part of
the standard curriculum, many scientific and educational societies
and government agencies have produced materials and educational
resources in astronomy for all educational levels. This volume
highlights the general strategies for effective teaching and
introduces innovative points of view regarding methods of teaching
and learning, particularly those using new technologies. Technology
is used in astronomy both for obtaining observations and for
teaching. The book also presents ideas for how astronomy can be
connected to environmental issues and other topics of public
interest. This valuable overview is based on papers and posters
presented by many of the world's leading astronomy educators at a
Special Session of the International Astronomical Union General
Assembly in Prague in 2006.
This book describes the most important events and people in Jewish
history from Abraham to the present day, in a very concise,
accessible way. These 'read-bites' include up-to-date essays
discussing the impact of 9-11; the Iraq War, Muslim fundamentalism,
and rise of European anti-Semitism on the Jewish people.
How does this Jewish history book differ from all others? Instead
of burdening the reader with endless details about every single
aspect of Jewish history, Pasachoff and Littman provide essential
information, easily digested by readers of all ages, that
chronicles only the major events and people of the past. The
history of the Jews covers a period of over 3,500 years, with an
overwhelming number of countries and lands. It is a microcosm of
the history of the world. Consequently, even a one-volume work can
be difficult to read from cover to cover to gain the sweep of
Jewish history. This book speaks to the reader who is interested in
individual topics or periods and wants a quick-reference guide to
the people and places that truly shaped Jewish history. At the same
time, if read from beginning to end, these 'nutshells' will provide
a chronological history of the Jews.
How does this Jewish history book differ from all others? Instead
of burdening the reader with endless details about every single
aspect of Jewish history, Pasachoff and Littman provide essential
information, easily digested by readers of all ages, that
chronicles only the major events and people of the past. The
history of the Jews covers a period of over 3,500 years, with an
overwhelming number of countries and lands. It is a microcosm of
the history of the world. Consequently, even a one-volume work can
be difficult to read from cover to cover to gain the sweep of
Jewish history. This book speaks to the reader who is interested in
individual topics or periods and wants a quick-reference guide to
the people and places that truly shaped Jewish history. At the same
time, if read from beginning to end, these 'nutshells' will provide
a chronological history of the Jews.
Astronomy leads to an understanding of the history and nature of
science, and attracts many young people to education in science and
technology. But while in many countries astronomy is not part of
the standard curriculum, many scientific and educational societies
and government agencies have produced materials and educational
resources in astronomy for all educational levels. This volume
highlights the general strategies for effective teaching and
introduces innovative points of view regarding methods of teaching
and learning, particularly those using new technologies. Technology
is used in astronomy both for obtaining observations and for
teaching. The book also presents ideas for how astronomy can be
connected to environmental issues and other topics of public
interest. This valuable overview is based on papers and posters
presented by many of the world's leading astronomy educators at a
Special Session of the International Astronomical Union General
Assembly in Prague in 2006.
Marie Curie discovered radium and went on to lead the scientific community in studying the theory behind and the uses of radioactivity. She left a vast legacy to future scientists through her research, her teaching, and her contributions to the welfare of humankind. She was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, yet upon her death in 1934, Albert Einstein was moved to say, "Marie Curie is, of all celebrated beings, the only one whom fame has not corrupted." She was a physicist, a wife and mother, and a groundbreaking professional woman. This biography is an inspirational and exciting story of scientific discovery and personal commitment.
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