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John Daintith

    The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics
    Concise science dictionary
    A Dictionary of Physical Sciences
    A dictionary of science
    Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry
    The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations
    • A Dictionary of Physics

      • 616 stron
      • 22 godziny czytania

      Here is a thorough revision of a classic desktop reference, bringing readers 3,900 entries--200 new to this edition--that define the terms of this fast-changing field with clarity and without jargon. Daintith provides coverage of all areas of physics and many related fields, including astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. He offers expanded information on applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience, and includes ten feature articles on such key topics as crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system. Here, too, are detailed appendices on SI units and the electromagnetic spectrum, a timeline of key dates in physics, a list Nobel Prize winners, and much more. And, as with all Oxford subject dictionaries, this one features a companion web page, that is regularly updated, with a wealth of extra information and links to other sites. Featuring more than 120 diagrams, graphs, and tables, this is a superb resource for students, teachers, and professional physicists.

      A Dictionary of Physics2009
    • A Dictionary of Computing

      • 592 strony
      • 21 godzin czytania

      In the quickly changing world of computing, staying current is essential. The Dictionary of Computing has been fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to computing on the market today. With expanded coverage of networking and databases, addition of biographical entries, and feature spreads on key topics such as XML, it is a comprehensive reference work containing over 6,500 entries that is as useful for home and office users as it is indispensable for students of computing. This edition now features recommended web links for many entries, found on the regularly updated Dictionary of Computing companion website, which provides further valuable and up-to-date information. The Dictionary offers wide coverage of computer terms in industry, school, work, education, and the home, including the Internet, multimedia, networks and databases, and security. Terms are defined in a clear and concise manner with helpful examples where relevant. This dictionary is ideal not only for students of computing but for those studying the related fields of IT, mathematics, physics, media communications, electronic engineering, and natural sciences.

      A Dictionary of Computing2008
    • The Facts on File Dictionary of Physics

      • 278 stron
      • 10 godzin czytania

      More than two thousand definitions cover the basic principles of physics and its specialities, including nuclear and particle physics and superconductivity.

      The Facts on File Dictionary of Physics2005
    • A dictionary of science

      • 900 stron
      • 32 godziny czytania

      Features short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms and chronologies of specific scientific subjects.

      A dictionary of science1999
      4,2
    • Fully revised and updated with over 4,000 entries, this dictionary covers allthe commonly encountered terms in chemistry, including physical chemistry andbiochemistry.

      Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry1996
      4,3
    • Quotations for Speeches

      • 198 stron
      • 7 godzin czytania

      This book is a collection of over 1000 quotations designed to be used by anyone who wants to make or write a speech. The quotations have been chosen for their aptness or wit or their relevance to a particular topic.

      Quotations for Speeches1994
    • Compiled from the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and a wide range of national newspapers and journals, this is a brand new and totally up-to-date guide to every kind of abbreviation. Covering the most important business, scientific, and technical abbreviations, as well as those ineveryday use, the dictionary has over nineteen thousand entries, and includes acronyms (e.g. ROM ), initialisms (e.g. OED ), shortenings (e.g. Sun. for Sunday), symbols and signs (e.g. K, HZ , and A4 ), and hybrid forms (e.g. A-bomb ). Graphic symbols such as proofreading marks, hallmarks, music,science, and weather symbols are all given in a series of appendices. Anyone who reads or writes current English will find this accessible reference useful, but it will be indispensable to professionals, businesses, technical writers, and journalists.

      The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations1992
      5,0
    • Concise science dictionary

      • 758 stron
      • 27 godzin czytania

      Written in a clear, explanatory style, the new Second Edition of the Concise Science Dictionary contains more than 7,000 entries relating to physics, chemistry, biology, the earth sciences, and astronomy, as well as terms that are commonly encountered in mathematics and computer science. The new edition has been expanded to reflect recent advances in the environmental sciences, genetics and genetic engineering, molecular biology, immunology, and the techniques and materials new to all the sciences. Providing both straightforward definitions and invaluable background information on a wide range of scientific words, concepts, and topics, the entries also offer line-drawings whenever the meaning is best conveyed by way of a diagram. Charts and tables of essential scientific information are also integrated throughout. With an extensive cross-referencing system that allows readers to place each entry in a broader scientific context, the Concise Science Dictionary is invaluable for non-specialists and students, and an essential resource for professionals seeking an accessible guide to all scientific disciplines.

      Concise science dictionary1991
      3,9
    • The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics

      • 352 strony
      • 13 godzin czytania

      From algebra to number theory, statistics to mechanics, this versatile and completely updated reference takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics. Features include: � More than 3,200 cross-referenced entries, supported by dozens of explanatory diagrams � Expanded, up-to-date sections on such topics as chaos, fractals, and graph theory � Biographies of more than 200 key figures in mathematics � Comprehensive coverage of subjects taught in both high school and college

      The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics1989
      3,6
    • Medical Quotes

      • 260 stron
      • 10 godzin czytania

      Am amusing reference of over 1,750 wise, humorous, sarcastic, touching and memorable quotations covering all aspects of medicine

      Medical Quotes1989