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Top 101 Scientists

Author : Elizabeth Lachner

Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 38,98 MB

Release : 2016-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1680484982

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Book Description

We owe our understanding of the world around us to the insights and experiments of countless scientists. This volume introduces just over one hundred of the most influential figures in the history of the field. It spans thousands of years, from Thales of Miletus (who flourished in the sixth century BCE) to living luminaries, such as Craig Mello, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Shinya Yamanaka. The varied and fascinating list includes physicists, chemists, anthropologists, astronomers, geologists, biologists, and more, all of whom have added to our store of scientific knowledge.



Top 101 Reformers, Revolutionaries, Activists, and Change Agents

Author : Nicholas Faulkner

Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica

Page : 339 pages

File Size : 13,48 MB

Release : 2016-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1680484974

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The one thing the revolutionaries in this book have in common is that they fought for change. This book profiles some of the most influential change agents in history. They come from all walks of life, and they include writers, artists, politicians, and musicians, among others. Readers will get a sense of the sacrifices made by others so we can live in the world we do today. They will also learn that it takes only one person, one voice, to change the world.



Top 101 Women of STEM

Author : Nicholas Faulkner

Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 31,59 MB

Release : 2016-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1680484990

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This extensive and insightful text introduces readers to an eclectic mix of women who have excelled in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Some of the figures are less well known than others, but all are highly accomplished and inspirational in their fields. This book offers biographies of astronauts, naturalists, zoologists, and astronomers, among many others. Any reader will be proud of the great pioneering work these women have done in their fields and be inspired to pursue such achievements on their own.



Top 101 Philosophers

Author : Jeanne Nagle

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 154 pages

File Size : 20,74 MB

Release : 1900-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1622751329

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Although their methodologies, areas of focus, and conclusions may diverge greatly, all philosophers in some form or another pose questions about universal truths. These individuals have elevated discourse and changed the way we interpret the world around us. Profiles of 101 of the most noteworthy individuals in the field introduce readers to the various philosophical schools of thought, as well as the ongoing questions and debates that have occupied philosophers and non-philosophers alike for centuries.



Physical Science

Author : Christina Dendy

Publisher : ABDO

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 33,43 MB

Release : 2024-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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This title introduces readers to the study of the physical world. Alongside matter and energy, readers will learn about forces, machines, magnetism, and other fascinating details about how the world works. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.



What We Believe but Cannot Prove

Author : John Brockman

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 10,79 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0061828106

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More than one hundred of the world's leading thinkers write about things they believe in, despite the absence of concrete proof Scientific theory, more often than not, is born of bold assumption, disparate bits of unconnected evidence, and educated leaps of faith. Some of the most potent beliefs among brilliant minds are based on supposition alone -- yet that is enough to push those minds toward making the theory viable. Eminent cultural impresario, editor, and publisher of Edge (www.edge.org), John Brockman asked a group of leading scientists and thinkers to answer the question: What do you believe to be true even though you cannot prove it? This book brings together the very best answers from the most distinguished contributors. Thought-provoking and hugely compelling, this collection of bite-size thought-experiments is a fascinating insight into the instinctive beliefs of some of the most brilliant minds today.



The World: 300 Years of Urbanization Expansion

Author : Pengfei Ni

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 495 pages

File Size : 29,66 MB

Release : 2023-08-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9819935539

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This book was jointly launched by the National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and UN-HABITAT. It uses the indicator system and objective data to evaluate the competitiveness of 1006 cities in the world and measures the overall development pattern of global punishment and competitiveness. The important theoretical and practical issues in the development of global cities are discussed. The book looks at the world from the perspective of cities and believes that the world will be fully urbanized in the 300 years from 1750 to 2050. The book points out the challenges faced by global municipal financing and systematically summarizes the experience and methods of municipal financing and concludes that the average competitiveness of global cities declined slightly due to the decline of the average competitiveness of cities in China, the USA and Europe. In addition, this book also launched the new global urban classification standard of the Institute of Finance and Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme for the first time and rated 1006 cities in the world.



China's Innovation Challenge

Author : Arie Y. Lewin

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 505 pages

File Size : 39,23 MB

Release : 2016-04-14

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1316592154

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The miracle growth of the Chinese economy has decreased from a compound annual growth rate of 10% to less than 7% in 2015. The two engines of growth - export on a scale never before witnessed and massive infrastructure investments - are reaching the point of diminishing returns. This poses the central question which is explored in this book - can China escape the middle-income trap? Assuming current political arrangements remain unchanged and that it does not or cannot adopt Western sociopolitical economic regimes, can China develop an indigenous growth model centered on innovation? This compilation gathers leading Chinese and other international scholars to consider the daunting challenges and complexities of building an innovation-driven Chinese growth model. Providing several comprehensive perspectives, it examines key areas such as the institutional system, technology, sociocultural forces and national policy. The analyses and their conclusions range from strong optimism to deep pessimism about China's future.



Top Secret Science in Medicine

Author : Ellen Rodger

Publisher : Top Secret Science

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,7 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780778759942

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Medical and pharmaceutical research is big business. This fascinating book reveals the competition in the corporate and academic worlds to be the first to find a new procedure or product that could change the world. Features include Dark Science Secrets, which reveal stories of unethical and deadly medical experiments from the past.