This manual pertains to the Scientific Companion, a comprehensive resource exploring the physical sciences. Authored by Cesare Emiliani and published by Wiley, this edition was released on April 21, 2008. It offers an in-depth introduction to physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, biology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. The text traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present, detailing the nature of galaxies, Earth, matter, and the development of scientific thought. With over 50 new illustrations, hundreds of additional photos, charts, maps, and diagrams, alongside 35 tables of essential facts, figures, and formulas, this book serves as an ideal desktop reference. It is designed for the layperson yet sufficiently detailed for students, bridging the gap between popular science and college textbooks.
The purpose of this manual is to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the physical world through scientific principles and data. It covers a wide array of scientific disciplines, offering explanations and factual information to enhance comprehension. The inclusion of detailed illustrations, photographs, charts, and tables, along with essential formulas and constants, facilitates learning and reference. This resource is intended to make science accessible and exciting, empowering individuals to grasp complex scientific concepts. It acts as a bridge between introductory and advanced scientific literature, making it a valuable tool for both general readers and students.
". . . infuses into the reader the conviction that science is exciting and can be understood by everyone." --American Scientist
This new edition of the critically acclaimed Scientific Companion offers a comprehensive introduction to the physical sciences: physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, biology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. Emiliani traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present, explaining the nature of the galaxy, the Earth, inorganic and organic matter, and the development of scientific thought.
More than 50 new illustrations appear throughout--from stunning aerial shots of Earth's topography to striking close-ups of the moon provided by NASA. Hundreds of additional photos, charts, maps, and diagrams, plus 35 tables of the most essential facts, figures, and formulas--from Planck's constant to the laws of thermodynamics, from quantum energy levels to Avogadro's number--make The Scientific Companion an ideal desktop reference. Written for the layperson, sufficiently detailed for students, it is the only book of its kind to bridge the gap between works of popular science and college textbooks.
Author: Emiliani, Cesare
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: The Scientific Companion: Exploring the Physical World with Facts, Figures, and Formulas
Pages: 00368 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2008-04-21
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471133247
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
Category: Science : Reference
". . . infuses into the reader the conviction that science is exciting and can be understood by everyone." --American Scientist
This new edition of the critically acclaimed Scientific Companion offers a comprehensive introduction to the physical sciences: physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, biology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. Emiliani traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present, explaining the nature of the galaxy, the Earth, inorganic and organic matter, and the development of scientific thought.
More than 50 new illustrations appear throughout--from stunning aerial shots of Earth's topography to striking close-ups of the moon provided by NASA. Hundreds of additional photos, charts, maps, and diagrams, plus 35 tables of the most essential facts, figures, and formulas--from Planck's constant to the laws of thermodynamics, from quantum energy levels to Avogadro's number--make The Scientific Companion an ideal desktop reference. Written for the layperson, sufficiently detailed for students, it is the only book of its kind to bridge the gap between works of popular science and college textbooks.
Author: Emiliani, Cesare
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: Y
Language: ENG
Title: The Scientific Companion: Exploring the Physical World with Facts, Figures, and Formulas
Pages: 00368 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2008-04-21
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471133247
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
Category: Science : Reference
