Author: Walker
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1990-07-27
Total Pages: 1024
ISBN-13: 9780521394413
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Provides entries for terms, concepts, and individuals associated with science and technology
Author: David Millar
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996-06-28
Total Pages: 399
ISBN-13: 9780521567183
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a quick but reliable account of the life and work of those whose contributions have changed the course of science throughout history. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary covers over 1300 key scientists from more than 38 countries whose work has helped shape modern science. Fields covered include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology - and special attention is paid to those pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for their fellow women. Interspersed with illustrations in the form of diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.
Author: Mark Williamson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010-04-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780521142311
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology is a comprehensive source of reference on the most important aspects of this fast-developing field, from basic concepts to advanced applications. With some 2,300 entries--700 more than the first edition, it lists fundamental terms that will remain in common usage for the foreseeable future and includes a selection of historical and highly specific entries to add context and depth. The Dictionary features entries on all the major areas relating to space technology, making this a reference of wide-ranging scope. While the emphasis is on defining the meaning of a word or phrase as it is used in the professional space community, each entry also contributes to a deeper understanding of the overall subject, both for the practicing specialist and interested layman. To assist the reader in research on a given topic, related entries are highlighted in the text and other important entries are cross-referenced. An additional key feature is a classified list of entries grouped under 13 subject headings. The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology will be indispensable to anyone with an interest in space activity. Mark Williamson is an independent space technology consultant working in the space industry and space insurance communities. A seasoned physicist and engineer, he has over 20 years of experience in satellite communications engineering, technical management, and space consultancy. Williamson has written about 250 published magazine and journal articles. He is also author of The Communications Satellite and editorial director of Earth Space Review magazine.
Author: David Millar (Geophysicist)
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 9780511074141
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a brief and accurate account of the life and work of those who created science from its beginnings to the present day. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, covering over 1,500 key scientists (157 more than in the previous edition) from 40 countries. Fields represented include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology, with special attention paid to pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for others. As well as recent Nobel Prizewinners, this new edition includes winners of the Fields Medal, the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Illustrated with around 150 portraits, diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.
Author: Christopher G. Morris
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Published: 1992-08-27
Total Pages: 2488
ISBN-13: 9780122004001
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Dictonary of Science and Technology. Color Illustration Section. Symbols and Units. Fundamental Physical Constants. Measurement Conversion. Periodic Table of the Elements. Atomic Weights. Particles. The Solar System. Geologial Timetable. Five-Kingdom Classification of Organisms. Chronology of Modern Science. Photo Credits.
Author: Arthur Godman
Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780521263627
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →These are the latest publications in this series of small format handbooks which offer something completely new in works of reference. They combine the usefulness of a dictionary (straightforward succinct definitions) with the flexibility of a thesaurus (entries grouped by topic and cross-referenced). They will be useful in finding the meaning of a word, finding related words, revising a particular subject area, finding out more about a word whose meaning is unknown and finding a word to fit a meaning. There are detailed annotations, useful reference tables, a glossary, a systematic scheme of cross-referencing and a comprehensive index.
Author: Peter M. B. Walker
Publisher: Harrap's
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 1024
ISBN-13: 9780550132383
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