The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
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Publisher : Basic Books
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9780465013128
ISBN-13 : 0465013120
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pleasure of Finding Things Out by : Richard P. Feynman

This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world's understanding of quantum electrodynamics. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character

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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 429
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ISBN-10 : 9780393355680
ISBN-13 : 0393355683
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character by : Richard P. Feynman

One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that "buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. It almost makes you want to become a physicist" (Science Digest). Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that “can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist” (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets—and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman’s life shines through in all its eccentric glory—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Included for this edition is a new introduction by Bill Gates.

Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track

Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track
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Publisher : Basic Books
Total Pages : 515
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ISBN-10 : 9780786722426
ISBN-13 : 0786722428
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track by : Richard P. Feynman

"I'm an explorer, OK? I like to find out!" -- One of the towering figures of twentieth-century science, Richard Feynman possessed a curiosity that was the stuff of legend. Even before he won the Nobel Prize in 1965, his unorthodox and spellbinding lectures on physics secured his reputation amongst students and seekers around the world. It was his outsized love for life, however, that earned him the status of an American cultural icon-here was an extraordinary intellect devoted to the proposition that the thrill of discovery was matched only by the joy of communicating it to others. In this career-spanning collection of letters, many published here for the first time, we are able to see this side of Feynman like never before. Beginning with a short note home in his first days as a graduate student, and ending with a letter to a stranger seeking his advice decades later, Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track covers a dazzling array of topics and themes, scientific developments and personal histories. With missives to and from scientific luminaries, as well as letters to and from fans, family, students, crackpots, as well as everyday people eager for Feynman's wisdom and counsel, the result is a wonderful de facto guide to life, and eloquent testimony to the human quest for knowledge at all levels. Feynman once mused that "people are entertained' enormously by being allowed to understand a little bit of something they never understood before." As edited and annotated by his daughter, Michelle, these letters not only allow us to better grasp the how and why of Feynman's enduring appeal, but also to see the virtues of an inquiring eye in spectacular fashion. Whether discussing the Manhattan Project or developments in quantum physics, the Challenger investigation or grade-school textbooks, the love of his wife or the best way to approach a problem, his dedication to clarity, grace, humor, and optimism is everywhere evident..

"What Do You Care What Other People Think?": Further Adventures of a Curious Character

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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 345
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ISBN-10 : 9780393079814
ISBN-13 : 0393079813
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis "What Do You Care What Other People Think?": Further Adventures of a Curious Character by : Richard P. Feynman

The New York Times best-selling sequel to "Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!" One of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, Richard Feynman possessed an unquenchable thirst for adventure and an unparalleled ability to tell the stories of his life. "What Do You Care What Other People Think?" is Feynman’s last literary legacy, prepared with his friend and fellow drummer, Ralph Leighton. Among its many tales—some funny, others intensely moving—we meet Feynman’s first wife, Arlene, who taught him of love’s irreducible mystery as she lay dying in a hospital bed while he worked nearby on the atomic bomb at Los Alamos. We are also given a fascinating narrative of the investigation of the space shuttle Challenger’s explosion in 1986, and we relive the moment when Feynman revealed the disaster’s cause by an elegant experiment: dropping a ring of rubber into a glass of cold water and pulling it out, misshapen.

No Ordinary Genius

No Ordinary Genius
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 039331393X
ISBN-13 : 9780393313932
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis No Ordinary Genius by : Richard Phillips Feynman

A portrait of the late Nobel Prize-winning physicist recounts his early enthusiasm for science, work on the atom bomb, and inquiry into the Challenger explosion.

The Meaning of It All

The Meaning of It All
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Publisher : Basic Books
Total Pages : 79
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ISBN-10 : 9780786739141
ISBN-13 : 0786739142
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis The Meaning of It All by : Richard P. Feynman

Many appreciate Richard P. Feynman's contributions to twentieth-century physics, but few realize how engaged he was with the world around him -- how deeply and thoughtfully he considered the religious, political, and social issues of his day. Now, a wonderful book -- based on a previously unpublished, three-part public lecture he gave at the University of Washington in 1963 -- shows us this other side of Feynman, as he expounds on the inherent conflict between science and religion, people's distrust of politicians, and our universal fascination with flying saucers, faith healing, and mental telepathy. Here we see Feynman in top form: nearly bursting into a Navajo war chant, then pressing for an overhaul of the English language (if you want to know why Johnny can't read, just look at the spelling of "friend"); and, finally, ruminating on the death of his first wife from tuberculosis. This is quintessential Feynman -- reflective, amusing, and ever enlightening.

Tuva Or Bust!

Tuva Or Bust!
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 0393320693
ISBN-13 : 9780393320695
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Tuva Or Bust! by : Ralph Leighton

A close friend of physicist Richard Feynman chronicles his relationship with the scientist and describes their ten-year quest to reach the remote country of Tannu Tuva.

The Science of Supervillains

The Science of Supervillains
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780470250532
ISBN-13 : 0470250534
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Science of Supervillains by : Lois H. Gresh

The authors of The Science of Superheroes now reveal the real genius of the most evil geniuses Ever wonder why comic book villains, such as Spiderman's bionic archenemy Dr. Octopus or the X-Men's eternal rival Magneto, are so scary and so much fun? It's not just their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, it's their unrivalled techno-proficiency at creating global mayhem that keeps comic book fans captivated. But is any of the science actually true? In The Science of Supervillains, authors Lois Gresh and Bob Weinberg present a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind-boggling wizardry behind the comic book world's legendary baddies. Whether it's artificial intelligence, weapons systems, anti-matter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact-filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real-world science animating the genius in the comic book world's pantheon of evil geniuses. Lois Gresh (Scottsville, NY) and Bob Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) are the authors of the popular Science of Superheroes (cloth: 0-471-0246-0; paper: 0-471-46882-7)

Mathematics

Mathematics
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 023111639X
ISBN-13 : 9780231116398
Rating : 4/5 (9X Downloads)

Synopsis Mathematics by : Keith J. Devlin

A modern classic by an accomplished mathematician and best-selling author has been updated to encompass and explain the recent headline-making advances in the field in non-technical terms.

The Science of Superheroes

The Science of Superheroes
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9780470250518
ISBN-13 : 0470250518
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Science of Superheroes by : Lois H. Gresh

The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains.