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1	Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration Into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel more books like this by Michio Kaku add to wishlist Renowned physicist Kaku explores to what extent technologies and devices deemed impossible today might become commonplace in the future. From teleportation to force fields, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentals--and the limits--of the laws of physics. see all copies from $8.52! new only from $8.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens Ion more books like this by Michio Kaku add to wishlist The author of "Beyond Einstein" offers the non-specialist reader a concise analysis of developments in modern physics. He explains the theory of hyperspace (or higher dimensional space), superstring theory, the tenth dimension, time warps, Black Holes and multiple universes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.98! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe more books like this by Roger Penrose add to wishlist One of todays most accomplished scientists presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. Penrose examines the mathematical foundations of the physical universe, exposing the underlying beauty of physics and giving us one the most important works in modern science writing. see all copies from $10.95! new only from $15.96! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Advanced engineering mathematics more books like this by Erwin Kreyszig add to wishlist This market leading text is known for its comprehensive coverage, careful and correct mathematics, outstanding exercises and self contained subject matter parts for maximum flexibility. Thoroughly updated and streamlined to reflect new developments in the field, the ninth edition of this bestselling text features modern engineering applications ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation more books like this by David Bodanis add to wishlist This accessible book chronicles the life, times, and impact of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, relating both the history and the science behind this equation to all levels of scientific aptitude. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.29! \| first editions \| SVS
6	World as I See It more books like this by Albert Einstein add to wishlist To the majority of people Einstein's theory is a complete mystery. Their attitude towards Einstein is like that of Mark Twain towards the writer of a work on mathematics: here was a man who had written an entire book of which Mark could not understand a single sentence. Einstein, therefore, is great in the public eye partly because he has made ... see all copies from $2.41! new only from $6.05! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics more books like this by Leonard Susskind add to wishlist At the beginning of the 21st century, physics is being driven to very unfamiliar territory - the domain of the incredibly small and the incredibly heavy. The new world is a world in which both quantum mechanics and gravity are equally important. But mysteries remain. One of the biggest involved black holes. Famed physicist Stephen Hawking claimed ... see all copies from $6.23! new only from $8.47! \| SVS
8	An Introduction to Error Analysis more books like this by John R Taylor add to wishlist The need for error analysis is captured in the book's arresting cover shot - of the 1895 Paris train disaster (also available as a wall poster). The early chapters teach elementary techniques of error propagation and statistical analysis to enable students to produce successful lab reports. Later chapters treat a number of more advanced ... see all copies from $15.75! new only from $51.50! \| SVS
9	Methods of Mathematical Physics more books like this by R Courant add to wishlist Since the first volume of this work came out in Germany in 1924, this book has remained a classic in its field. Courant and Hilbert's treatment restores the historically deep connections between physical intuition and mathematical development, providing the reader with a unified approach to mathematical physics. The present volumes represent ... see all copies from $36.80! new only from $108.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences more books like this by Mary L Boas add to wishlist Updates the original, comprehensive introduction to the areas of mathematical physics encountered in advanced courses in the physical sciences. Intuition and computational abilities are stressed. Original material on DE and multiple integrals has been expanded. see all copies from $23.39! new only from $37.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Mathematical Theory of Communication more books like this by Claude E Shannon, Warren Weaver add to wishlist Scientific knowledge grows at a phenomenal pace-but few books have had as lasting an impact or played as important a role in our modern world as "The Mathematical Theory of Communication", published originally as a paper on communication theory in the "Bell System Technical Journal" more than fifty years ago. Republished in book form shortly ... see all copies from $9.39! new only from $24.00! \| first editions
12 view cover	My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance more books like this by Emanuel Derman, PH.D. add to wishlist In "My Life as a Quant", Emanuel Derman relives his exciting journey as one of the first high-energy particle physicists to migrate to Wall Street. Page by page, Derman details his adventures in this field - analyzing the incompatible personas of traders and quants, and discussing the dissimilar nature of knowledge in physics and finance. ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $9.96! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Einstein's Heroes: Imagining the World Through the Language of Mathematics more books like this by Robyn Arianrhod add to wishlist Blending science, history, and biography, this book reveals the mysteries of mathematics, focusing on the life and work of three of Albert Einstein's heroes: Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, and James Clerk Maxwell. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.82! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Physics for Poets more books like this by Robert H. March add to wishlist This classic text retains the flavour of earlier editions but includes updated discussions of chaos, relativity, quantum theory and cosmology. The text appeals to a wide range of students because of the authors entertaining writing style and use of descriptive examples instead of equations which make the presentation easier to follow. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $54.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	String Theory and M-Theory: A Modern Introduction more books like this by Katrin Becker, Melanie Becker, John H Schwarz add to wishlist String theory is one of the most exciting and challenging areas of modern theoretical physics. This book guides the reader from the basics of string theory to recent developments. It introduces the basics of perturbative string theory, world-sheet supersymmetry, space-time supersymmetry, conformal field theory and the heterotic string, before ... see all copies from $25.88! new only from $29.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design more books like this by Leonard Susskind add to wishlist In his first book ever, the father of string theory reinvents the world's concept of the known universe and man's unique place within it. Line drawings. see all copies from $5.14! new only from $8.47! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Quantum Physics more books like this by Stephen Gasiorowicz add to wishlist Balances mathematical discussions with physical discussions. Derivations are complete and the theory is applied whenever possible. Gasiorowicz is a world class researcher in quantum physics. see all copies from $25.80! new only from $25.80! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Foundations of Potential Theory more books like this by Oliver D Kellogg add to wishlist Systematic mathematical treatment of potential theory. Knowledge of partial derivatives and multiple and line integrals assumed. see all copies from $4.88! first editions
19 view cover	Mathematical methods for physicists more books like this by George B Arfken add to wishlist This new and completely revised Fourth Edition provides thorough coverage of the important mathematics needed for upper-division and graduate study in physics and engineering. After more than 28 years of successful class-testing, Mathematical Methods for Physicists is considered the standard text on the subject. A new chapter on nonlinear methods ... see all copies from $4.24! new only from $43.18! \| first editions
20 view cover	Mathematics and the Physical World more books like this by Morris Kline add to wishlist Stimulating account of development of mathematics from arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, to calculus, differential equations, and non-Euclidean geometries. Also describes how math is used in optics, astronomy, and other phenomena. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $10.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements more books like this by John R. Taylor add to wishlist The need for error analysis is captured in the book's arresting cover shot - of the 1895 Paris train disaster (also available as a wall poster). The early chapters teach elementary techniques of error propagation and statistical analysis to enable students to produce successful lab reports. Later chapters treat a number of more advanced ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $70.88! \| SVS
22 view cover	Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide more books like this by K F Riley, M P Hobson, S J Bence add to wishlist The new edition of this highly acclaimed textbook contains several major additions, including more than four hundred new exercises (with hints and answers). To match the mathematical preparation of current senior college and university entrants, the authors have included a preliminary chapter covering areas such as polynomial equations, ... see all copies from $20.00! new only from $46.91! \| SVS
23 view cover	Physics: Algebra and Trigonometry more books like this by Eugene Hecht add to wishlist In Hecht's groundbreaking book, you'll find real-life applications, an unparalleled art and photography program, a presentation that anticipates students' questions, and an approach that emphasizes contemporary physics while interweaving historical perspectives. Hecht's coverage of classical physics is clear and insightful. He shows students how ... see all copies from $43.81! new only from $87.91!
24 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to String Theory more books like this by George Musser add to wishlist Everything is connecteda] Weare living in the midst of a scientific revolution thatas captured the general publicas attention and imagination. The aim of this new revolution is to develop a atheory of everythingaaa set of laws of physics that will explain all that can be explained, ranging from the tiniest subatomic particle to the universe as a ... see all copies from $4.43! new only from $11.09! \| SVS
25 view cover	Physics: Algebra/Trig more books like this by Eugene Hecht add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00!

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