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The history of science from the ancient Greeks to the scientific revolution The history of science from the ancient Greeks to the scientific revolution Spangenburg, Ray Surveys the early history of science, discussing the philosophical underpinnings developed by Greek thinkers, continuing through the developments of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and concludin… OL14855218W
It must be beautiful It must be beautiful Graham Farmelo A series of essays on the most famous equations of modern science by experts in their fields. OL16062755W
The world's 20 greatest unsolved problems The world's 20 greatest unsolved problems John R. Vacca "Gain extensive knowledge of the most challenging scientific problems and learn from more than 60 of the world's foremost scientists - among them, 40 Nobel laureates. Expand your horizons with a wide… OL17873202W
The Scientific American science desk reference The Scientific American science desk reference Scientific American,The Editors of Scientific American "Divided into 15 sections covering a specific scientific discipline, this work includes sections on key concepts, glossaries, and biographies of prominent researchers in that field, chronologies, and… OL18229077W
The Gale encyclopedia of science The Gale encyclopedia of science Bridget Travers Contains 2,000 entries ranging from short definitions to major overviews of concepts in all areas of science. OL18740296W
Cambridge scientific minds Cambridge scientific minds P. M. Harman,Simon Mitton "Cambridge Scientific Minds provides a portrait of some of the most eminent scientists associated with the University over the past 400 years, including accounts of the work of three of the greatest … OL20940623W
Evangelicals and science in historical perspective Evangelicals and science in historical perspective Mark A. Noll,D. G. Hart,David N. Livingstone "Evangelicals and Science in Historical Perspective offers the first wide-ranging survey of the history of the encounter between evangelical Protestantism and science. Comprising papers by leading hi… OL20965745W
The mind of God The mind of God P. C. W. Davies Complementing his metaphysical exploration of the meaning and origin of life in "God and The New Physics", physicist Paul Davies further investigates theological and scientific explanations for the c… OL24286136W
Middeleeuwse wetenschap Middeleeuwse wetenschap Charlie Samuels Wat gebeurde er toen men papier kon maken en het buskruit werd uitgevonden? Overzicht van uitvindingen en belangrijke ontwikkelingen in de middeleeuwen. Met tijdlijnen en illustraties in kleur en zwa… OL26183411W
Keerpunten Keerpunten S. Bais Overzicht van de belangrijkste wendingen in de natuurwetenschappen. OL26195509W
The Discoveries The Discoveries Alan Lightman An unprecedented explosion of creativity, insight, and breakthrough occurred in every field of science in the last century. From the theory of relativity to the first quantum model of the atom to the… OL275622W
The Hutchinson dictionary of scientific biography. The Hutchinson dictionary of scientific biography. Roy Porter lvii, 891 pages : 26 cm OL28766453W
Einsteins God dobbelt niet Einsteins God dobbelt niet Friesland, Jan van pseud. van Jan Nagel Gesprekken met de natuurkundige en cultuurfilosoof Rietdijk (geboren in 1927) over de uitwerking van natuurwetten op het menselijke bestaan en denken. OL28957950W
Black pioneers of science and invention Black pioneers of science and invention Louis Haber Traces the lives of fourteen black scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry. OL4078685W
Galileo in Rome Galileo in Rome William R. Shea Galileo's trial by the Inquisition is one of the most dramatic incidents in the history of science and religion. Today, we tend to see this event in black and white--Galileo all white, the Church all… OL4779485W
A short history of nearly everything A short history of nearly everything Bill Bryson A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more so to the general… OL74128W
Symmetry Symmetry Hermann Weyl Dr. Weyl presents a masterful and fascinating survey of the applications of the principle of symmetry in sculpture, painting, architecture, ornament, and design; its manifestations in organic and ino… OL8018946W