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  • The Animate and the Inanimate

    by William Sidis ...
    Sidis entertains the idea that life originated on Earth from asteroids (as put forth by Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz) while describing his theory as a synthesis of the mechanical and vitalist life models. Sidis also claims that stars are "alive" and go through an eternally repeating light-dark cycle, with the second law reversing in the dark portion of the cycle. Sidis' theory was ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

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  • RELATIVITY

    A Clear Explanation of Space, Time, and Gravity for Modern Readers

    by Albert Einstein ...
    Translated by Robert Lawson ...
    Series series Great Minds Masterworks
    First published in 1916, Relativity: The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein remains one of the most important works in modern physics. Written for a general audience, this book explains the fundamental ideas behind special and general relativity without requiring advanced mathematics.This edition features a carefully formatted text for improved readability, along with a modern ... Read more

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  • Essays in Science

    by Albert Einstein, Neil Berger ...
    The Authorized Albert Einstein Archives Edition: An homage to the men and women of science, and an exposition of Einstein's place in scientific history.In this fascinating collection of articles and speeches, Albert Einstein reflects not only on the scientific method at work in his own theoretical discoveries, but also eloquently expresses a great appreciation for his scientific contemporaries and ... Read more

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  • Philosophy of Physics

    Space and Time

    by Tim Maudlin ...
    Series series Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy
    This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory.Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and ... Read more

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  • Quantum Physics: From Illusion to Reality

    by gaoshan ...
    The double-slit experiment has been widely discussed since the founding of quantum mechanics. Nearly all textbooks on quantum mechanics use the experiment to illustrate the wave-particle duality of light and matter. According to Richard Feynman, the double-slit experiment contains the only mystery of quantum mechanics. After we have unveiled the mystery, we will be able to understand quantum ... Read more

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  • Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell

    Second Edition

    by Anthony Zee ...
    Series series In a Nutshell
    A fully updated edition of the classic text by acclaimed physicist A. ZeeSince it was first published, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell has quickly established itself as the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to this profound and deeply fascinating area of theoretical physics. Now in this fully revised and expanded edition, A. Zee covers the latest advances while providing a solid ... Read more

    $126.49 CAD

  • Relativity

    The Special and the General Theory

    by Albert Einstein ...
    An easy to understand collection of the ideas of one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century including the idea he is most known for, the theory of relativityRedesigned inside and out to have a fresh, appealing look, this new edition of a classic Crown Trade Paperback is a collection of Einstein's own popular writings on his work and describes the meaning of his main theories in a way ... Read more

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  • The Search for the Meaning of Space, Time, and Matter

    Images of Many Travels

    by Kai Woehler ...
    The book gives a comprehensive introduction for interested general readers, into the development and structure of concepts, ideas and theory formation about the elementary building blocks of matter, the forces with which these particles interact and about the fundamental nature of space itself. Einsteins theory of the cosmos and the recent discovery of the presence of a dark energy which leads to ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD

  • Space, Time and Gravitation - An Outline of the General Relativity Theory

    by Arthur Eddington ...
    Written by the English astrophysicist, Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), and originally published in 1920, ‘Space, Time and Gravitation’ outlines the general theory of relativity in astrophysics. This fascinating early work navigates Einstein’s theory through a series of perspectives – that of the experimental physicist, pure mathematician, and relativist, making it a wonderful read for the ... Read more

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  • God Does Play Dice with the Universe

    by gaoshan ...
    Science has made a mighty advance since it originated in ancient Greece more than 2500 years ago. Yet we still live in Plato's cave today; we think everything around us moves continuously, but continuous motion is a mere shadow of the real motion. This book will lead you to the exit of the cave along a logical and comprehensible path. After passing Zeno's arrow, Newton's inertia, Einstein's light, ... Read more

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  • The Physicist's World

    The Story of Motion & the Limits to Knowledge

    by Thomas Grissom ...
    " A clear and succinct account of what physics fundamentally explains about the universe" ( Choice).How do students learn about physics without picking up a 1,000-page textbook chock-full of complicated equations? The Physicist's World is the answer. Here, Thomas Grissom explains clearly and succinctly what physics really is: the science of understanding how everything in the universe moves.From ... Read more

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  • The Logic of Simultaneity – Relativity without Inertial Frames

    by Priidu Tänava ...
    This book is an account of my first encounter with Einstein's Special Relativity. It is inevitable that in trying to unravel the theory's logical inconsistencies I did not at first attempt succeed in correcting it. The logic does not stand the test of a detailed follow through. Our fundamental understanding of relativity in the universe is thus still waiting to be put right. Patience. (Feb. 2019) ... Read more

    $55.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus