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Science and Human Values Jacob Bronowski · 1956 · 119p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Science and Human Values was originally a lecture by Jacob Bronowski at MIT in 1953. Published five years later, it opens unforgettably with Bronowski's description of Nagasaki in 1945: 'a bare waste of ashes', making him acutely aware of science's power both for good and for evil. After such knowledge, what forgiveness? With care and erudition Bronowski argues that scientific endeavour is an… Shares: Science and civilization, Addresses, Science

Fragments of science John Tyndall · 1879 · 589p · ≈ 19h · Challenging For decades, John Tyndall's Fragments of Science was a fixture on the shelves of anyone who cared about the power and beauty of scientific thought. But its Victorian prose has become a barrier. This edition clears that obstacle. Here are Tyndall's most celebrated lectures and essays—on the scientific use of the imagination, the physical basis of life, the nature of matter and force, and the… Shares: Addresses, Science

Science and the human temperament Erwin Schrödinger · 1935 · 223p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Shares: Addresses, Science

Science in history J. D. Bernal · 1954 · 1008p · ≈ 33h · Challenging J. D. Bernal's monumental work, Science in History, was the first full attempt to analyse the reciprocal relations of science and society throughout history, from the perfection of the flint hand-axe to the hydrogen bomb. In this remarkable study he illustrates the impetus given to (and the limitations placed upon) discovery and invention by pastoral, agricultural, feudal, capitalist, and… Shares: Science and civilization, Science

ההיסטוריה של המחר Yuval Noah Harari · 2015 · ★ 4.2 · 456p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (Hebrew: ההיסטוריה של המחר (Romanised: hahistoria shel hamachar), English: The History of the Tomorrow) is a book written by Israeli author Yuval Noah Harari, professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The book was first published in Hebrew in 2015 by Dvir publishing; the English-language version was published in September 2016 in the United Kingdom… Shares: Science and civilization, Science

Falling in love Grant Allen · 1889 · 203p · ≈ 6h · Challenging The book as modern biology teaches us to believe, is nothing more than the latest, highest, and most involved exemplification, in the human race, of that almost universal selective process. In our own species, the selective process is marked by all the features common to selection throughout the whole animal kingdom; but it is also, as might be expected, far more specialized, far more… Shares: Addresses, Science

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave… Shares: Science

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Exploring Science Mark Levesley · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Covering all of the Sc1 to Sc4 requirements, this series incorporates the ideas and evidence statements of the revised National Curriculum. The copymaster CD Rom includes worksheets that can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your pupils. Shares: Science

Sciences James Trefil · 2000 In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a… Shares: Science

PE Civil Exam Review Guide School of PE · 2022 Shares: Science

Annual of Scientific Discovery: Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art David Ames Wells · 1850 · ★ 5.0 · 423p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Widely regarded as the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells was also a prolific author of history, politics and social commentary, whose works from an early date were renowned for their outspoken socialist views. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare novels and tales, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. Parts Edition is… Shares: Science

Advanced Signal Processing and Noise Reduction Saeed V. Vaseghi · 1975 · 476p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Signal processing plays an increasingly central role in the development of modern telecommunication and information processing systems, with a wide range of applications in areas such as multimedia technology, audio-visual signal processing, cellular mobile communication, radar systems and financial data forecasting. The theory and application of signal processing deals with the identification,… Shares: Science

Co-Intelligence Ethan Mollick · 2024 · ★ 3.9 Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. After millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of… Shares: Science

HBR Guide to Generative AI for Teams Gabriele Rosani & Elisa Farri To unlock the real value of gen AI, use it as a team.Generative AI is most often used individually—one person, one screen, one task—but the most important work done in organizations is collaborative. Pioneering teams are now using gen AI together and reaching outcomes never before possible. With the right approach, you too can tap into the real power of AI-enabled collaboration and see immediate… Shares: Science

AI for Good Josh Tyrangiel · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Good Old-Fashioned AI, a symbolic approach to Artificial Intelligence, as opposed to more modern stochastic approaches Shares: Science

Calico Network Solutions Richard Johnson · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Calico Network Solutions""Calico Network Solutions" is the definitive guide for architects, engineers, and operators navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native networking. Drawing on deep, production-proven expertise, this comprehensive resource uncovers the full landscape of Calico’s capabilities—spanning architecture, deployment strategies, security enforcement, and advanced routing… Shares: Science

C++ Primer Stanley Lippman, Josée Lajoie & Barbara Moo · 2012 · 976p · ≈ 32h · Moderate Bestselling Programming Tutorial and Reference Completely Rewritten for the New C++11 Standard Fully updated and recast for the newly released C++11 standard, this authoritative and comprehensive introduction to C++ will help you to learn the language fast, and to use it in modern, highly effective ways. Highlighting today’s best practices, the authors show how to use both the core language and… Shares: Science

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