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2021ril. Dall'inizio dei tempi la creatività e l'ingegno scientifico si sono sviluppati di pari passo con la capacità dell'uomo di generare orrori. Queste spinte parallele hanno condotto l'umanità verso una scoperta in grado di cambiare per sempre il modo in cui conosciamo l'universo: la teoria della relatività generale. Sono in pochi a ricordare che, durante la Grande Guerra, il massacro sistematico che sconvolse l'Europa dal 1914 al 1918 fu proprio la causa dell'intuizione di Albert Einstein. Il grande fisico formulò infatti la sua teoria rivoluzionaria stremato dalla fame. Alcuni dei più brillanti scienziati dell'epoca erano impegnati a opporsi ai nazionalismi, oppure a diventare pedine nelle mani del potere, che usava la loro conoscenza per sviluppare le micidiali armi chimiche. La relatività era una scoperta rivoluzionaria al punto da rimettere in discussione la concezione dell'intero universo e gli scienziati che la sostenevano vennero perseguitati, così come i giornali che ne avevano parlato. L'astronomo inglese A.S. Eddington guidò una pericolosissima spedizione per provare la fondatezza della teoria di Einstein durante una rarissima eclissi solare. Il risultato di questa epica impresa rese la relatività celebre in tutto il mondo.
ref. Z1-C-063-01743Elsevier Science Ltd. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Elsevier Science Ltd unknown
2013ref. 2-1483125033Pergamon 2013. Paperback. New. 304 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.69 inches. Pergamon paperback
ref. ria9780306413780_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book is the outcome of the First International Congress on Drugs and Alcohol to be held in Israel. Both the conference and this volume grew out of the need to overcome the specious man-made barriers which continue to separate inter hardcover
ref. ria9781489908902_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book is the outcome of the First International Congress on Drugs and Alcohol to be held in Israel. Both the conference and this volume grew out of the need to overcome the specious man-made barriers which continue to separate inter paperback
2013ref. x-1489908900Springer 2013. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 396 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.91 inches. Springer paperback
ref. 697874291Springer . Papeback. New. pp. 400 Springer unknown
ref. 6509287Springer . Hardback. New. pp. 400 Springer hardcover
ref. B9781468441475Paperback / softback. New. These latter factors can include among others the primary and secondary effects of drugs the meaning attributed to the manner of using drugs oral intravenous intramuscular sniffing smoking etc. as well as to the drug experience the external environment gen etics drug availability individual and group coping skills; paperback
2001ref. 55821Reinbek bei Hamburg : Rowohlt (rororo 60934), 2001. Fünf Schriften, die die Welt der Physik revolutionierten 217 S. Taschenbuch
1996New York, 1996, 8vogr. brossura con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. non num (18) num. ill. (asta, march 16)
2013ref. 61915Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer, 2013. Spezielle und Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie für interessierte Einsteiger und zur Wiederholung XV, 292 S. (23,5 cm) Broschierte Ausgabe
1944ref. 31583ABWien, Springer, 1944. 8°, 16 S., geheftet, 'nicht im Handel', Sonderabdruck aus 'Wiener Chemiker-Zeitung', Jahrg vorne oben eine gestempelte Zahl (004--.), sonst ein schönes, sauberes Exemplar.
ref. 298744Independently published, printed in Poland by Amazon Fullfillment, 2020. Originalbroschur. 28 cm
1955ref. 16110Boston: Little Brown and Company 1955. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 8.30 x 5.60 x 1.50 inches. This is a hardcover edition of ""Man and His Gods"" by Homer W. Smith featuring a foreword by Albert Einstein. Published in 1955 by Little Brown and Co. the book is in Very Good condition without a jacket. The vivid indigo blue cloth-covered boards with white spine lettering are in great shape though there are indents and a few very small splits at the spine ends. The binding is square and tight and there is light abrasion to the front flyleaf. Inside the interior pages are clean and unmarked.Rest assured the book will be carefully packaged for shipment ensuring protection from the elements. An USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. If you require more information or additional pictures of the book please feel free to contact me. Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1921ref. 148232New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1921. First edition of this popular science book that made Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity accessible to general readers. Octavo original cloth frontispiece with black and white illustrations. In very good condition name to the title page. Easy Lessons in Einstein 1920 by Edwin E. Slosson is an early and influential work of science communication that seeks to explain Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity in accessible terms for a general audience. Written at a time when Einstein’s ideas were gaining international attention but remained largely misunderstood by the public Slosson's book demystifies complex scientific concepts such as space-time the constancy of the speed of light and the relativity of motion using analogies and clear language rather than technical mathematics. As a chemist and science writer Slosson played a key role in making cutting-edge scientific developments comprehensible to non-specialists. The book reflects both the growing public fascination with modern physics in the early 20th century and the importance of translating theoretical science into broader cultural understanding. Harcourt, Brace and Company hardcover
2012ref. Q-0486602052Dover Publications 2012-05-17. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Dover Publications paperback
2010ref. 87356München : Deutscher Taschenbuch-Verlag dtv, 2010. Dt. Erstausgabe; 457 S. ; 21 cm; OKart. (Taschenbuch);
2007ref. AME_9780572033682Foulsham 2007. 1ed. Paperback. New/New. Foulsham paperback
1957ref. 2101528Nürnberg: Hans Carl 1957. 346, (2) Seiten. Mit einem Frontispiz und drei schwarz-weißen Bildtafeln auf Kunstdruckpapier. 8° (17,5-22,5 cm). Orig.-Leinenband mit goldgeprägtem Titel auf Deckel und Rücken im Orig.-Schutzumschlag. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
ref. 21072Editions Markus Haller, 2021 ( trad. de Jacqueline Chapuis Schmidt). Fort volume in octavo, br., 495 pp., postface par Karl Sigmund (439-451), bibliographie, notes, index des noms propres. Bel exemplaire.
1921ref. 177683Langensalza, Hermann Beyer & Söhne, 1921. 44, XIX S. OBr. Lichtrandig. (Friedrich Mann's Pädagogisches Magazin; H. 823)
ref. 0983236194.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1977ref. 18100501n.p.: Margaret Shepherd 1977. Limited Edition. No binding. Fine. One of 200 copies broadside inscribed by Margaret Shepherd. Margaret Shepherd is a prominent artist and teacher of calligraphy with a career spanning forty-five years; Shepherd has published numerous books about the history of calligraphy and correspondence as well as instructional books on the art form itself and has taught classes and workshops at the Rhode Island School of Design and Stanford University among others n. b. from the website of Margaret Shepherd. This broadside features her elegant lettering with the large "T" foil-stamped the text printed by photo-offset depicting a quote from Albert Einstein; per the artist about 200 were printed and were used as gifts and professional examples with "a few sold occasionally". ___DESCRIPTION: Broadside with photo-offset printed red and black calligraphy with a large initial "T" decorated wtih an acorn and oak leaf embossed and foil stamped in gilt bottom edge uncut; 15.5" by 11.5" one of 200 copies unnumbered inscribed in pencil "for Ruth Shelby" dated 2011 by Margaret Shepherd. ___CONDITION: Fine clean with bright colours without wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Margaret Shepherd unknown
1977ref. 18100501n.p.: Margaret Shepherd 1977. Limited Edition. No binding. Fine. One of 200 copies broadside inscribed by Margaret Shepherd. Margaret Shepherd is a prominent artist and teacher of calligraphy with a career spanning forty-five years; Shepherd has published numerous books about the history of calligraphy and correspondence as well as instructional books on the art form itself and has taught classes and workshops at the Rhode Island School of Design and Stanford University among others n. b. from the website of Margaret Shepherd. This broadside features her elegant lettering with the large "T" foil-stamped the text printed by photo-offset depicting a quote from Albert Einstein; per the artist about 200 were printed and were used as gifts and professional examples with "a few sold occasionally". ___DESCRIPTION: Broadside with photo-offset printed red and black calligraphy with a large initial "T" decorated wtih an acorn and oak leaf embossed and foil stamped in gilt bottom edge uncut; 15.5" by 11.5" one of 200 copies unnumbered inscribed in pencil "for Ruth Shelby" dated 2011 by Margaret Shepherd. ___CONDITION: Fine clean with bright colours without wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Margaret Shepherd unknown books