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Crystal Fire

The Invention of the Transistor and the Birth of the Information Age

by Michael Riordan, Lillian Hoddeson ...

"Without the invention of the transistor, I'm quite sure that the PC would not exist as we know it today."—Bill GatesOn December 16, 1947, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, physicists at Bell Laboratories, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium. The power flowing from the germanium far exceeded what went in; in that moment the transistor was invented and the Information Age was born. No ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

"Without the invention of the transistor, I'm quite sure that the PC would not exist as we know it today."—Bill GatesOn December 16, 1947, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, physicists at Bell Laboratories, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium. The power flowing from the germanium far exceeded what went in; in that moment the transistor was invented and the Information Age was born. No
... Read more
The Hunting of the Quark: A True Story of Modern Physics

by Michael Riordan ...

This is the absorbing account of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary discoveries — our first encounter with an essential mystery of the universe. Told by an active participant in this discovery, it is the saga of the search for quarks, the elementary particles lurking within the protons and neutrons of atomic nuclei, which constitute the fundamental basis of matter. Michael Riordan, ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

This is the absorbing account of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary discoveries — our first encounter with an essential mystery of the universe. Told by an active participant in this discovery, it is the saga of the search for quarks, the elementary particles lurking within the protons and neutrons of atomic nuclei, which constitute the fundamental basis of matter. Michael Riordan,
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Tunnel Visions

The Rise and Fall of the Superconducting Super Collider

by Michael Riordan, Lilian Hoddeson, Arienne W. Kolb ...

"A detailed and engaging account of the development of the superconducting supercollider, one of the largest scientific undertakings in the United States." — Journal of American HistoryStarting in the 1950s, US physicists dominated the search for elementary particles; aided by the association of this research with national security, they held this position for decades. In an effort to maintain ... Read more

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"A detailed and engaging account of the development of the superconducting supercollider, one of the largest scientific undertakings in the United States." — Journal of American HistoryStarting in the 1950s, US physicists dominated the search for elementary particles; aided by the association of this research with national security, they held this position for decades. In an effort to maintain
... Read more
Where's My Hero?

by Michael Riordan ...

Everybody loves superheroes. They're always around to save the day and always with the help of their trusty sidekicks. And of all the heroes, there's one greater than them all, Rocketman! With the help of his sidekick, Boost, they've saved the world more times than they can count. Rocketman and Boost are the perfect team, and there's nobody Boost looks up to more than her hero. She is so proud to ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Everybody loves superheroes. They're always around to save the day and always with the help of their trusty sidekicks. And of all the heroes, there's one greater than them all, Rocketman! With the help of his sidekick, Boost, they've saved the world more times than they can count. Rocketman and Boost are the perfect team, and there's nobody Boost looks up to more than her hero. She is so proud to
... Read more
The History of Northallerton

by Michael Riordan ...

This new ebook about the history of North Yorkshire's County Town tells the story from its beginnings to the year 2002. With 139 illustrations and maps, and a complete bibliography, the book is perfect for the curious or those wanting to study the town's history in depth. Michael Riordan has several publications about Northallerton's history and is the Town Council's official historian. ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This new ebook about the history of North Yorkshire's County Town tells the story from its beginnings to the year 2002. With 139 illustrations and maps, and a complete bibliography, the book is perfect for the curious or those wanting to study the town's history in depth. Michael Riordan has several publications about Northallerton's history and is the Town Council's official historian.
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Crystal Fire

The Birth of the Information Age

by Michael Riordan, Lillian Hoddeson ...

Narrated by Dennis McKee ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

On December 16, 1947, two physicists at Bell Laboratories, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium half an inch long. The electrical power coming out of that piece of germanium was 100 times stronger than what went in. In that moment, the transistor was invented and the information age began.Crystal Fire recounts the story of the transistor team at Bell ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

On December 16, 1947, two physicists at Bell Laboratories, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium half an inch long. The electrical power coming out of that piece of germanium was 100 times stronger than what went in. In that moment, the transistor was invented and the information age began.Crystal Fire recounts the story of the transistor team at Bell
... Read more
Jumbled Part 2

Collection of Poems

by Julie Nyhus, Duane Herrmann, Jeffrey Privette, Sophia Hartwick, JANIS THOMPSON, Lee Broda, Thomas Walrod, Anna Johnson, Alex Dako, Peter Prizel, Edwin Anderson, Katya Nyangi, Dawne Leiker, Nico Crabtree, Diana Raab, Mark Dixon, Charnjit Gill, Michael Riordan, Elizabeth Iannaci, Lawrence Bridges, Brent Cassan, Kimberly Malinowski, Duncan Wu, Stephen Ground, Leah Milenkova, Aaron Chan, Ranjith Sivaraman, Ralf Schrader, Rick Hilles, Elizabeth Griffin, Sharona Kenwrick, Esme DeVault, Elizabeth Buttimer, Nadine Dunseith, Lucy Heuschen, Mukund Gnanadesikan, Monica Viera, Elisha Aaron, Alyssa Morales, Josh Hagy, yasin ertas, Lindsay Clayton Day, Jerome Berglund, Glenna Cook, Robert Eugene Rubino, Paul Rousseau, Amelia Mwale Eilertsen, KARTIKEY GROVER ...

Poets Choice is a poetry book publishing brand registered and having its head office in Mumbai, India. We are on the verge of setting up our offices in USA as well.We have been around since 2010.Our writers hail from over 48 countries across the world. To view the complete list visit our website.We welcome book reviews on our website – www.poetschoice.in . Books can also be ordered directly from ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

Poets Choice is a poetry book publishing brand registered and having its head office in Mumbai, India. We are on the verge of setting up our offices in USA as well.We have been around since 2010.Our writers hail from over 48 countries across the world. To view the complete list visit our website.We welcome book reviews on our website – www.poetschoice.in . Books can also be ordered directly from
... Read more
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Eminent Domain

by Tit Elingtin, Erin O'Riordan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michael E ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A young couple buys the waterfront home of their dreams. After years of rehab to their home, they find it was all in vain. The government is going to take it from them. Feeling robbed of his liberty, Jeff is left hopeless and is willing to lose it all. ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A young couple buys the waterfront home of their dreams. After years of rehab to their home, they find it was all in vain. The government is going to take it from them. Feeling robbed of his liberty, Jeff is left hopeless and is willing to lose it all.
... Read more

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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 3: The Ship of the Dead

by Rick Riordan ...

Narrated by Michael Crouch ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Rick Riordan's Norse Mythology
Unabridged

12 hours 58 min

Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

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Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris
... Read more

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Audiobook

The Trials of Apollo, Book Two: The Dark Prophecy

by Rick Riordan ...

Narrated by Robbie Daymond ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Trials of Apollo
Unabridged

12 hours 32 min

Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

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Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his
... Read more

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Audiobook

The Trials of Apollo, Book Three: The Burning Maze

by Rick Riordan ...

Narrated by Robbie Daymond ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Trials of Apollo
Unabridged

13 hours 8 min

Book three in the #1 New York Times bestselling Trials of Apollo series.The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Also available as: eBook

Book three in the #1 New York Times bestselling Trials of Apollo series.The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

The Heroes of Olympus, Book Four: The House of Hades

by Rick Riordan ...

Narrated by Nick Chamian ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Heroes of Olympus
Unabridged

17 hours 32 min

At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the ... Read more

$34.00 CAD

Also available as: eBook

At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the
... Read more

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