The Hutchinson Dictionary of Scientists


Book Description

A comprehensive dictionary of scientific facts. It contains the biographies of numerous scientists including the Nobel prize winners; the discoveries of each one; the importance of their specialities and how they set about their work; and also what drove and inspired them as human beings.







The Hutchinson Dictionary of Scientists


Book Description

A comprehensive dictionary of scientific facts. It contains the biographies of numerous scientists including the Nobel prize winners; the discoveries of each one; the importance of their specialities and how they set about their work; and also what drove and inspired them as human beings.




The Hutchinson Dictionary of Scientific Biography


Book Description

Provides an authoritative and accessible look at the lives of the men and women who have shaped science.




The Hutchinson Concise Science Dictionary


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Set in A-Z format and with over 5000 entries, this book explains standard scientific terms such as kinetic energy, black hole and arthropod, and examines any recent developments. It includes updates on the environment, advances in gene therapy and numerous illustrations and tables.




Random House Webster's Dictionary of Scientists


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Provides information about the lives and motivations of 1,800 scientists from throughout history; arranged alphabetically with illustrations, quotations, and overviews of seven fields of scientific inquiry.




Dictionary of Biomedical Science


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Do you want to know what inherited defect causes thalassaemia? Do you understand the significance of "resistance" when applied to microbiology? Can you say what a "frozen section" really is? The Dictionary of Biomedical Sciences answers all these questions and more. This informative, practical guide contains over 8000 entries that define all the basic principles of biomedical sciences, together with a wealth of other information. It reflects current practice in all aspects of biomedical science and includes variant spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes and suffixes and covers the field in a concise, clear and authoritative manner.




Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles?


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Plasma physicist Ian Hutchinson has been asked hundreds of questions about faith and science. Is God’s existence a scientific question? Is the Bible consistent with the modern scientific understanding of the universe? Are there scientific reasons to believe in God? In this comprehensive volume, Hutchinson answers a full range of inquiries with sound scientific insights and measured Christian perspective.