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This new edition of Brian Aldiss classic anthology brings together a diverse selection of science fiction spanning over sixty years from Isaac Asimovs Nightfall" first published in 1941 to the 2006 story " Friends in Need" by Eliza Blair. Including authors such as Clifford Simak Harry Harrison Bruce Sterling A. E. Van Vogt & Brian Aldiss himself these stories portray struggles against machines epic journeys genetic experiments time travellers & alien races. From stories set on Earth to uncanny far distant worlds & ancient burnt-out suns the one constant is humanity itself compelled by an often fatal curiosity to explore the boundless frontiers of time space & probability." ...

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Science for Engineering offers an introductory textbook for students of engineering science & assumes no prior background in engineering. John Bird focuses upon examples rather than theory enabling students to develop a sound understanding of engineering systems in terms of the basic laws & principles. This book

Includes:: over 580 worked examples 1300 further problems 425 multiple choice questions (with answers) & contains sections covering the mathematics that students will require within their engineering studies mechanical applications electrical applications & engineering systems. This new edition of Science for Engineering covers the fundamental scientific knowledge that all trainee engineers must acquire in order to pass their exams. It has also been brought fully in line with the compulsory science & mathematics units in the new specifications for Foundation Degree BTEC National & BTEC First courses. Supported by free lecturer materials that can be found at www.routledge/cw/bird This resource

Includes:: full worked solutions of all 1300 of the further problems for lecturers/instructors use & the full solutions & marking scheme for the fifteen revision tests. In addition all illustrations will be available for downloading.

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Simple & accessible Science in Seconds is a visually led introduction to 200 key scientific ideas. Each concept is readily absorbed through an easy-to-understand picture & a concise explanation. Concepts span all of the key scientific disciplines including Physics Chemistry Biology Ecology Biotechnology Anatomy & Physiology Medicine Earth Science Energy Generation Astronomy Spaceflight & Information Technology. Incredibly quick
- clear artworks & simple explanations that can be easily remembered. Based on scientific research that the brain best absorbs information visually. Compact & portable format
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Make lightning in your room! Keep paper dry under water! Lose weight by going upstairs! See colors that aren't there! Experience the magic of science with these quick easy experiments & activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each activity in ten fun-filled minutes or less. Clear step-by-step instructions & illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from why eggs aren't round to how submarines surface & submerge. You will find most of the required materials already in your home backyard or neighborhood & you can perform the experiments practically anywhere. The 108 activities in this book cover twelve different subject areas including air animals energy gravity magnetism light the human body & much more. You'll make a rainbow right on your floor pop a balloon with a magnifying glass make a coffee can roll back to you after you've pushed it away & bend water as it streams from your faucet--all with the help of a leading educator. Children Ages 8-12 ...

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The new edition of the Science ISEB Revision Guide" is essential reading for pupils working towards science Common Entrance or entrance exams at 13+. It is fully updated with the Common Entrance syllabus & consolidates all the key material that pupils need to know. It

Includes:: advice for the exams as well as some sample Common Entrance style questions to help pupils identify areas that need further study. It is fully updated for the 2011 syllabus to ensure pupils are learning the most up to date material. It is ideal for pupils at independent schools preparing for science Common Entrance & entrance examinations at 11+ & 13+. Topics are clearly presented in a bullet point format for ease of revision. ' Test Yourself' & sample Common Entrance style questions & answers are included to show pupils how to achieve those top marks."

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