Author : Albert F. Kempf
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 1977-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780385110327
Explanations, definitions, exercises involving length, area, volume, and mass calculations, lists of conversion factors, and tables of equivalents help readers make a transition to the metric system
Author : John Bemelmans Marciano
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,57 MB
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 160819941X
The intriguing tale of why the United States has never adopted the metric system, and what that says about us. The American standard system of measurement is a unique and odd thing to behold with its esoteric, inconsistent standards: twelve inches in a foot, three feet in a yard, sixteen ounces in a pound, one hundred pennies to the dollar. For something as elemental as counting and estimating the world around us, it seems like a confusing tool to use. So how did we end up with it? Most of the rest of the world is on the metric system, and for a time in the 1970s America appeared ready to make the switch. Yet it never happened, and the reasons for that get to the root of who we think we are, just as the measurements are woven into the ways we think. John Marciano chronicles the origins of measurement systems, the kaleidoscopic array of standards throughout Europe and the thirteen American colonies, the combination of intellect and circumstance that resulted in the metric system's creation in France in the wake of the French Revolution, and America's stubborn adherence to the hybrid United States Customary System ever since. As much as it is a tale of quarters and tenths, it is a human drama, replete with great inventors, visionary presidents, obsessive activists, and science-loving technocrats. Anyone who reads this inquisitive, engaging story will never read Robert Frost's line “miles to go before I sleep” or eat a foot-long sub again without wondering, Whatever happened to the metric system?
Author : Christopher G. De Pree, Ph.D.
Publisher : Crown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 16,58 MB
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307434540
Understand the rules that make the universe run. Understanding the laws of physics is essential for all scientific studies, but many students are intimidated by their complexities. This completely revised and updated book makes it easy to understand the most important principles. From the physics of the everyday world to the theory of relativity, PHYSICS MADE SIMPLE covers it all. Each chapter is introduced by anecdotes that directly apply the concepts to contemporary life and ends with practice problems—with complete solutions—to reinforce the concepts. Humorous illustrations and stories complete the text, making it not only easy but fun to learn this important science. Topics covered include: *force *motion *energy *waves *electricity and magnetism *the atom *quantum physics *relativity *spectroscopy *particle physics Look for these Made Simple titles Accounting Made Simple Arithmetic Made Simple Astronomy Made Simple Biology Made Simple Bookkeeping Made Simple Business Letters Made Simple Chemistry Made Simple English Made Simple Earth Science Made Simple French Made Simple German Made Simple Ingles Hecho Facil Investing Made Simple Italian Made Simple Keyboarding Made Simple Latin Made Simple Learning English Made Simple Mathematics Made Simple The Perfect Business Plan Made Simple Philosophy Made Simple Psychology Made Simple Sign Language Made Simple Spelling Made Simple Statistics Made Simple Your Small Business Made Simple www.broadwaybooks.com
Author : Charles Davies
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 31,54 MB
Release : 1867
Category : Metric system
ISBN :
Author : John T. Moore, Ed.D.
Publisher : Crown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 16,59 MB
Release : 2010-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307433005
See the world, one molecule at a time. Chemistry helps us understand not only the world around us, but also our own bodies. CHEMISTRY MADE SIMPLE makes it fun. Each chapter has practice problems with complete solutions that reinforce learning. A glossary of chemical terms, the modern periodic table, and detailed illustrations throughout make this the best introduction to one of the most studied of all sciences. Topics covered include: *the Scientific Method *the structure and properties of matter *compounds *laws of chemistry *gases, liquids, and solids *solutions *electrochemistry *the atmosphere *biochemistry *organic chemistry *nuclear chemistry *energy *the environment Look for these Made Simple titles Accounting Made Simple Arithmetic Made Simple Astronomy Made Simple Biology Made Simple Bookkeeping Made Simple Business Letters Made Simple Earth Science Made Simple English Made Simple French Made Simple German Made Simple Ingles Hecho Facil Investing Made Simple Italian Made Simple Latin Made Simple Learning English Made Simple Mathematics Made Simple The Perfect Business Plan Made Simple Philosophy Made Simple Physics Made Simple Psychology Made Simple Sign Language Made Simple Spelling Made Simple Statistics Made Simple Your Small Business Made Simple www.broadwaybooks.com
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Manufactures Committee
Publisher :
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 17,23 MB
Release : 1922
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Anthony Guerra
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,67 MB
Release : 2021-07-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323695450
**Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Most Promising New Textbook Award Winner, 2024** Master the pharmacology essentials that health professionals need in practice! Pharmacology Made Simple: An Introduction for the Health Professions makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts in healthcare careers. Clear and concise, this text uses colorful illustrations, case scenarios, and memory devices to simplify learning and review questions to aid comprehension. An Evolve companion website includes animations of body systems, two practice exams for more self-testing, and printable drug tables. This exciting and practical new text helps you build professional skills and ensures your readiness for the workplace. - Essential information is logically organized and easy to read, focusing on what you need to know. - Engaging, reader-friendly format breaks down pharmacology into manageable chunks of information, accompanied by "flashcard" boxes and memory devices. - Mini case studies in each chapter demonstrate real-world healthcare applications, with scenarios from a variety of health professions settings. - Chapter review questions provide opportunities to assess your comprehension as you move forward. - Full-color illustrations bring complex pharmacology concepts to life with realistic figures and drawings. - Clinical Application and Alert features stress critical thinking and effective job preparation. - Scenario and Alert features stress clinical application and safety. - Focus on patient education helps you learn and practice key skills in professionalism. - Chapter key terms and back-of-book glossary includes pharmacology terms cross-referenced to the chapters in which they are introduced and discussed. - Additional learning resources include a study guide (available separately) and an Evolve companion website with animations, practice exams, and more. - Chapter objectives guide your study by listing the chapter's most important concepts.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Manufactures
Publisher :
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 17,57 MB
Release : 1922
Category :
ISBN :
Author : United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher :
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 24,38 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Metric system
ISBN :
Author : United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher :
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 28,51 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Metric system
ISBN :
