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  • Super Structures

    The Science of Bridges, Buildings, Dams, and Other Feats of Engineering

    par Mark Denny ...
    An "extraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles . . . Highly recommended" —from the author of Froth!: The Science of Beer ( Midwest Book Review).Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city?Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large ... En savoir plus

    $17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Ingenium

    Five Machines That Changed the World

    par Mark Denny ...
    A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. "A wonderful combination of history and physics." —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical EnigmasIngenium is medieval English vernacular for "an ingenious contrivance." In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances—the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege ... En savoir plus

    $17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Froth!

    The Science of Beer

    par Mark Denny ...
    "A theoretical physicist's exploration of the math and science behind the beer-brewing process. Packed with humor, history, and DIY enthusiasm." — Seed MagazineBest Beer Book in the United States of America, 2009 Gourmand World Cookbook AwardsEver wonder where the bubbles in your beer came from, which way they are going, and why? Have you considered the physical differences among ales, lambics, ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Making Sense of Weather and Climate

    The Science Behind the Forecasts

    par Mark Denny ...
    How do meteorologists design forecasts for the next day's, the next week's, or the next month's weather? Are some forecasts more likely to be accurate than others, and why? Making Sense of Weather and Climate takes readers through key topics in atmospheric physics and presents a cogent view of how weather relates to climate, particularly climate-change science. It is the perfect book for amateur ... En savoir plus

    $39.99 CAD

  • Slings and Arrows

    The Science of Ancient Projectile Weapons

    par Mark Denny ...
    Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Using a unique blend of physics and history, this book explores the dynamics of ancient weapons within a historical context. The factors that influenced the development and usefulness of ancient weapons are manifold, from the materials available at the time and the technology needed to assemble them, to conditions in which they were used and their capabilities relative to other available weaponry. ... En savoir plus

    $29.99 CAD

  • How the Ocean Works

    An Introduction to Oceanography

    par Mark Denny ...
    The world's oceans account for roughly 71 percent of the planet's surface and 99 percent of its livable volume. Any study of this huge habitat requires a solid foundation in the principles that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical oceanography, yet until now undergraduate textbooks have largely presented compilations of facts rather than explanations of principles. How the Ocean Works ... En savoir plus

    $104.49 CAD

  • Blip, Ping, and Buzz

    Making Sense of Radar and Sonar

    par Mark Denny ...
    Have you ever wondered how stealth planes achieve "invisibility," how sunken ships are found, or how fishermen track schools of fish in vast expanses of ocean? Radar and sonar echolocation—a simple matter of sending, receiving, and processing signals.Weaving history with simple science, Mark Denny deftly reveals the world of radar and sonar to the curious reader, technology buff, and expert alike. ... En savoir plus

    $40.99 CAD

  • Conversations with Marco Polo

    The Remarkable Life of Eugene C. Haderlie

    par Mark Denny, Joanna Lee Nelson ...
    Conversations with Marco Polo is a biography of Eugene Haderlie, whose extraordinary life is deeply intertwined with the 20th century: a rough-and-tumble childhood in Wyoming during the Depression; an undergraduate expedition to Baja Mexico, where he crossed paths with John Steinbeck and had his inflamed appendix taken out by a veterinarian; two years as hard-hat diver in World War II, defusing ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD

  • Float Your Boat!

    The Evolution and Science of Sailing

    par Mark Denny ...
    An estimated 4.1 million people in the United States participate in recreational sailing. Yet the large library of sailing literature leaves many of them high and dry. On one side are technical guides for America’s Cup boat-builders; on the other, simplistic books for weekend sailors with little interest in science. In Float Your Boat! professional and amateur boaters alike will find intelligent ... En savoir plus

    $38.99 CAD

  • Their Arrows Will Darken the Sun

    The Evolution and Science of Ballistics

    par Mark Denny ...
    The science of ballistics has a long history and starts with one question: How does a projectile move through the air? Even before physicists worked that one out, military engineers had been tinkering with ballistic devices for centuries. The trebuchet of the Middle Ages has given way to rocket power, and the science of ballistics has evolved to match the technology. Mark Denny’s survey covers ... En savoir plus

    $39.99 CAD

  • Making the Most of the Anthropocene

    Facing the Future

    par Mark Denny ...
    Humans have changed the Earth so profoundly that we’ve ushered in the first new geologic period since the ice ages. So, what are we going to do about it?Ever since Nobel Prize–winning atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen coined the term "Anthropocene" to describe our current era—one in which human impact on the environment has pushed Earth into an entirely new geological epoch—arguments for and ... En savoir plus

    $30.99 CAD

  • Making the Most of the Anthropocene

    Facing the Future

    par Mark Denny ...
    Humans have changed the Earth so profoundly that we’ve ushered in the first new geologic period since the ice ages. So, what are we going to do about it?Ever since Nobel Prize–winning atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen coined the term "Anthropocene" to describe our current era—one in which human impact on the environment has pushed Earth into an entirely new geological epoch—arguments for and ... En savoir plus

    $30.99 CAD