Mr Tompkins in Paperback

Mr Tompkins in Paperback PDF Author: George Gamow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107604680
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Since his first appearance over sixty years ago, Mr Tompkins has become known and loved by many readers as the bank clerk whose fantastic dreams lead him into a world inside the atom. This classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in physics, from atomic structure to relativity.

The New World of Mr Tompkins

The New World of Mr Tompkins PDF Author: George Gamow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521639927
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
An inspirational introduction to the physics of the twenty-first century.

The New World of Mr Tompkins

The New World of Mr Tompkins PDF Author: George Gamow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521630092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Mr. Tompkins is back! The mild-mannered bank clerk with the short attention span and vivid imagination has inspired, charmed, and informed young and old alike since the publication of the hugely successful Mr Tompkins in Paperback (by George Gamow) in 1965. Now, this highly affable character returns to embark on a set of adventures that explore the extreme edges of the universe--the smallest, the largest, the fastest, and the farthest. Just by following the experiences and dreams of Mr. Tompkins, readers discover and come to know the merry dance of cosmic mysteries, including: Einstein's theory of relativity, bizarre effects near light-speed, the birth and death of the universe, black holes, quarks, space warps and antimatter, the fuzzy world of the quantum, and that ultimate cosmic mystery--love. The story of Mr. Tompkins' journey to the frontiers of modern physics will delight and inform all readers. Russell Stannard is a best-selling popular science writer and the author of the critically acclaimed Uncle Albert series of science books for children.

Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland

Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland PDF Author: George Gamow
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category : Alice (Fictitious character : Carroll)
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description

The Adventures of Mr. Tompkins

The Adventures of Mr. Tompkins PDF Author: Igor Gamow
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439252116
Category : Atoms
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Mr. Tompkins, the inquisitive bank clerk created by esteemed physicist George Gamow in 1937, returns in a new "graphic textbook" companion to the popular new video series! Join Tompkins as he learns about gravity from Albert Einstein, explores the atom with Ernest Rutherford and gets a radioactive guided tour by Marie Curie!

Gravity

Gravity PDF Author: George Gamow
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486317110
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
A distinguished physicist and teacher takes a reader-friendly look at three scientists whose work unlocked many of the mysteries behind the laws of physics: Galileo, Newton, and Einstein.

Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland; Or, Stories of C, G, and H. Illustrated by John Hookham

Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland; Or, Stories of C, G, and H. Illustrated by John Hookham PDF Author: George 1904-1968 Gamow
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781015071315
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Store of the Worlds

Store of the Worlds PDF Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1590175085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
An NYRB Classics Original Robert Sheckley was an eccentric master of the American short story, and his tales, whether set in dystopic city­scapes, ultramodern advertising agencies, or aboard spaceships lighting out for hostile planets, are among the most startlingly original of the twentieth century. Today, as the new worlds, alternate universes, and synthetic pleasures Sheckley foretold become our reality, his vision begins to look less absurdist and more prophetic. This retrospective selection, chosen by Jonathan Lethem and Alex Abramovich, brings together the best of Sheckley’s deadpan farces, proving once again that he belongs beside such mordant critics of contemporary mores as Bruce Jay Friedman, Terry Southern, and Thomas Pynchon.

Flashes of Creation

Flashes of Creation PDF Author: Paul Halpern
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541673611
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
A respected physics professor and author breaks down the great debate over the Big Bang and the continuing quest to understand the fate of the universe. Today, the Big Bang is so entrenched in our understanding of the cosmos that to doubt it would seem crazy. But as Paul Halpern shows in Flashes of Creation, just decades ago its mere mention caused sparks to fly. At the center of the debate were Russian American physicist George Gamow and British astrophysicist Fred Hoyle. Gamow insisted that a fiery explosion explained how the elements of the universe were created. Attacking the idea as half-baked, Hoyle countered that the universe was engaged in a never-ending process of creation. The battle was fierce. In the end, Gamow turned out to be right -- mostly -- and Hoyle, along with his many achievements, is remembered for giving the theory the silliest possible name: "The Big Bang." Halpern captures the brilliance of both thinkers and reminds us that even those proved wrong have much to teach us about boldness, imagination, and the universe itself.
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