A considerable amount of public debate and media print has been devoted to the "war between science and religion". In his accessible and readable book, Stephen M. Barr demonstrates that what is really at war with religion is not science itself, but a philosophy called scientific materialism. "Modern Physics and Ancient Faith" argues that the great ...
Classic, lively explanation of one of the byways of mathematics. Klein bottles, Moebius strips, projective planes, map coloring, problem of the Koenigsberg bridges, much more, described with clarity and wit.
Physicist Stephen M. Barr's lucid "Student's Guide to Natural Science" aims to give students an understanding, in broad outline, of the nature, history, and great ideas of natural science from ancient times to the present, with a primary focus on physics. Barr begins with the contributions of the ancient Greeks, in particular the two great ideas ...
Challenge yourself with over 100 fresh paradoxes, puzzles, riddles, conundrums, word and number games for the jaded, skeptical puzzlist. Over 100 pages of comprehensive answers. Approximately 300 illustrations.
This book provides the nuts-and-bolts material to begin designing a retail or mixed-use facility. It features project photographs, diagrams and floor plans, and sections and details. It provides need-to-know information on such essential topics as consensus-based decision making, site selection, renovation, code compliance, and more. Order your ...
This unique manual is an ideal clinical reference for practicing veterinarians, a quick reference for students on rotations, and a supplemental or core text for related classes in the DVM program. In a user-friendly format, coverage includes the treatment of a wide spectrum of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite-related disorders. ...
Wit, imagination and ingenuity abound in this compilation of cunning conundrums, sure to delight puzzle fans. The collection features challenging puzzles involving topology, geometry, everyday physics, algebra, crossword puzzles, and more. Written in an entertaining and concise style, the volume includes a stimulating assortment of more than 60 ...
Here are over 500 mathematical, literary, historical, scientific, musical, and linguistic problems to test, tease, and entertain. ". . . a delight for a reader of any age who enjoys matching wits with the author or trying the questions on his friends".--Martin Gardner.
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