Robert Snedden Knihy

Bohatě ilustrovaná publikace o vývoji názorů na vesmír, o jeho zkoumání, o přínosu význačných vědců minulosti i současnosti k jeho pochopení.

Před čtyřmi miliardami let byla planeta Země značně nehostinným místem. Byla v té době teprve 600 milionů let stará a na její povrch nepřetržitě dopadaly kusy hornin. Obrovské množství páry a plynů se nepřetržitě valilo ze stovek sopek, tvoříce tak první atmosféru. Jak se Země postupně ochlazovala, pára se srážela a padala v bouřkových přívalech vody a tvořila tak oceány. Tato kniha vypráví příběh vzniku života na naší planetě.

Celá staletí se snaží lidé přijít na to, co a jak určuje běh věcí našeho světa. Zpočátku se veškeré děje vysvětlovaly jako dílo bohů a jiných mytických bytostí a teprve mnohem později se pozornost upřela k energii a k jejím mnoha formách.

Čas je základní součástí života.Proniká do všeho co děláme. Ale existuje opravdu?

In this beautifully illustrated and highly accessible history of the subject, author Robert Snedden looks at what has been described as the fundamental science - the one that underpins all others.The history of physics is expansive. From its roots in the ancient sciences of astronomy and geometry to the discovery of the law of gravity, the analysis of matter and the developments in electromagnetism and thermodynamics, readers are taken on an illuminating journey through humankind's attempts to understand what makes our world work.Chapters on the study of motion; the analysis of gases; the nature of light; energy; atoms; radioactivity; the theory of relativity and particle theory show how scientists have revealed information that has led to the desire to know even more as we drill down into the minutiae of the science of physics. It is a brilliant introduction to the study of the reality of the world and everything in it.

From early humans carving notches in bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics, mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and diagrams, Great Breakthroughs in Mathematics explores some of history's greatest mathematical breakthroughs. Covering topics from Ancient Egyptian geometry to chaos theory, readers will learn about Euclid of Alexandria, Brahmagupta, Sir Isaac Newton, Alan Turing and more. Whether solving practical or abstract problems, these mathematicians have each sought to improve our lives, and have bought us to the world we know today. With each concept explained in easy-to-understand language, there's no need to be a calculus genius to marvel at these incredible feats of problem-solving brilliance.ABOUT THE Arcturus Publishing's Great Breakthroughs series provides lavishly illustrated and highly accessible introductions different scientific fields. Each title maps a history of a discipline through the its central breakthroughs and the scientists which have changed the world. .

Exploring the fundamental nature of the universe, this guide delves into 50 essential ideas in physics, from electromagnetism to dark matter. Vivid graphics and illuminating diagrams enhance the reader’s understanding of core themes and theories, featuring insights from renowned physicists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. The book is part of the "50 Essential Ideas" series, which offers engaging, visual overviews across various disciplines, making complex concepts accessible to all readers.

Exploring fundamental questions of physics, this book delves into Einstein's theories and their implications, such as the relationship between energy and mass and the evolution of scientific thought from Newton to modern physics. Robert Snedden presents a captivating examination of Einstein's life and groundbreaking ideas, covering topics like spacetime and the atomic bomb. The illustrated format makes complex concepts accessible, offering readers an engaging introduction to one of history's most influential theoretical physicists.

A Brief Illustrated History of Space Exploration charts the history of space exploration and discovery all the way through from the early rocketeers, through the first people in space and the Space Race to be first to reach the Moon, the first Space Stations, and all the way through to the incredible findings of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.