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Magnetism: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Stephen J. Blundell. 2012
Physics professor explains the detection and importance of this mysterious phenomenon of the physical universe, from its properties' first references…
by ancient civilizations to its use in fusion reaction technology. Discusses role of magnetism in industry, navigation compasses, loudspeakers, high-density disk storage, and protection from space radiation and solar wind. 2012The laws of thermodynamics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By P. W. Atkins, Peter Atkins. 2010
Oxford University chemist describes the four laws that summarize the properties of energy and its transformation. Offers practical examples of…
the laws' relevance--such as explaining the operation of a steam engine--but also discusses their application to more abstract concepts like time and creativity,2010Light: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Ian A. Walmsley. 2015
Physics professor tours the centuries-long study of optics, what light is and does. Reviews connections between visible light and microwaves…
and X-rays, and discusses light as waves and particles. Examines light's manipulation of matter, heating properties, lasers in manufacturing and medicine, electromagnetism, telecommunications, and harnessing its potential for a quantum Internet. 2015Antisemitism: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Steven Beller. 2015
Scholar of Jewish and European history examines the centuries-long heritage of hostility to Jews, extending back before Christianity's emergence. Discusses…
institutionally reinforced restrictions and persecutions, xenophobic nationalism, and Islamic fundamentalism. Stresses the importance of building a global community that ensures and respects rights and interests of any minority. 2007Black holes: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Katherine M. Blundell. 2015
Although detectable only by their interactions with other material, black hole systems are the most extreme environments we can explore,…
expanding the frontiers of physics. Astrophysics professor describes noted scientists' theories and concepts: dark stars, spacetime, wormholes, Hawking's radiation, quasars, gamma-ray bursts, the Eddington limit, and more. 2015Astrophysics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By James Binney. 2016
Oxford University astrophysicist explains the ways the immutable laws of physics can be applied to everything that lies beyond Earth…
and advance our understanding of the structure and evolution of stars, planetary systems, and galaxies. 2016Crystallography: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By A. M. Glazer. 2016
Former president of the British Crystallographic Association details mankind's long fascination with crystals, the tools scientists use to discover their…
atomic structure and properties, and the practical applications of crystallography in medicine, industry, and technology. Previews future directions for research. 2016The Dead Sea scrolls: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Timothy H. Lim. 2005
Scholar retraces the 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Bedouin shepherds, their impact on our understanding of ancient…
Judaism and the origins of Christianity, and the controversies surrounding their translation and interpretation. Discusses the ways modern technology has aided analysis of the scrolls. 2005Cosmology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 51)
By Peter Coles. 2001
Astrophysicist presents the evolution of the relatively new science seeking to answer ancient questions: How old is the universe? Is…
it infinite? How much matter does it hold and in what form? Examines Einstein's relativity theory, Newton's gravitation theory, black holes, Omega's significance, and the Big Bang theory. 2001Cosmic queries: StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going
By Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2021
Neil deGrasse Tyson and physicist James Trefil explore the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life…
begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theoriesAstrophysicist and author of The Pluto Files (DB 69831) uses the construct of Merlin--an ancient visitor from the planet Omniscia…
in the Andromeda galaxy--to answer questions about human understanding of the universe. Topics covered include bodies in the solar system, scientific tools, and life beyond the Milky Way. 1989Jewish stories of love and marriage: folktales, legends, and letters
By Peninnah Schram, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. 2015
Rabbi Sasso and Schram, a professor of speech and drama, share the stories of love and romance they have collected…
from the Jewish storytelling tradition, both printed and spoken. Includes biblical and rabbinical stories, folktales, love letters, and contemporary experiences. Provides guidance on creating your own love story. 2015Between gods: a memoir
By Alison Pick. 2015
Woman recounts growing up as a devout Christian and finding out that her father's family was actually Jewish and had…
fled to Canada at the start of World War II, though some were lost to the Holocaust. Discusses her exploration of Judaism and eventual conversion. 2014Discussion and analysis of the prophecies presented in author's novel The Harbinger (DB 76704). Expands on perceived evidence for the…
phenomenon called the Shemitah, which is purported to be behind such events as financial market crashes, tragic world events, and the rise and fall of nations. 2014The two-state delusion: Israel and Palestine--a tale of two narratives
By Padraig O'Malley. 2015
Global policy and peacemaking scholar examines the perpetually derailed peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. O'Malley argues that the moment…
for a two-state solution has passed and that it would be nearly impossible to implement, even if agreement could be reached. He concludes that new frameworks for reconciliation must be found. 2015The age of radiance: the epic rise and dramatic fall of the atomic era
By Craig Nelson. 2014
Author of Rocket Men (DB 69775) describes the rise and fall of the Atomic Age. Discusses pioneering physicists--including Bohr, the…
Curies, and Einstein--the development of weaponized atomic energy during World War II, and the use of nuclear power as part of the electrical grid. 2014All who go do not return: a memoir
By Shulem Deen. 2015
Deen reflects on being raised in one of the most insular sects of Hasidic Judaism, the Skverers, who believe the…
outside world should be shunned. He details his dawning curiosity; covert explorations through radio, reading, and the Internet; and his resulting family conflicts and loss of faith. 2015Hanukkah in America: a history (The Goldstein-Goren series in American Jewish history #6)
By Dianne Ashton. 2013
Professor of religion examines regional variants of the ancient Jewish tradition. In New Orleans, Hanukkah means decorating a door with…
a menorah made of hominy grits; latkes in Texas are seasoned with cilantro and cayenne pepper; children in Cincinnati sing Hanukkah songs and eat oranges and ice cream. 2013The Nazi officer's wife: how one Jewish woman survived the Holocaust
By Susan Dworkin, Edith Hahn Beer, Edith Hahn-Beer. 2015
Beer recalls growing up Jewish in 1920s Austria, running afoul of the Gestapo, and being sent to a slave-labor camp.…
Once released, she disappeared into Germany and, reinventing herself as a German nursing student, married a Nazi officer--all the while on the Gestapo's "wanted" list. 1999Usos y costumbres de los judíos en los tiempos de Cristo (Clásicos evangélicos)
By Alfred Edersheim. 1990
El celebrado estudio de Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889), biblista nacido en Viena y judío convertido al cristianismo, que reconstruye las costumbres…
sociales del pueblo judío en los tiempos de Jesús de Nazaret. Publicado originalmente en Inglés en 1876 cuando el autor era el Vicario de Loders, en Dorset, Inglaterra