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ISBN: 9814469602
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Languages : en
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Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Author: Wolf Prize in Mathematics
Author: Shiing-Shen ChernPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9789812811769
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 944
Book Description
Wolf Prize in Mathematics
Author: Shiing-Shen ChernPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9789810239459
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 780
Book Description
This invaluable book features bibliographies, important papers, and speeches (for example at international congresses) of Wolf Prize winners. This is the first time that lectures by some Wolf Prize winners have been published together. Since the work of the Wolf laureates covers a wide spectrum, much of the mathematics of the twentieth century comes to life in this book.
Wolf's Prize
Author: K.E. TurnerPublisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1802508945
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR K.E. TURNER Book two in the Wolves of Langeais series She' s not supposed to exist. Finding her changes everything. Kathryn Beauchene has spent most of her life in the shadows. As a daughter of a minor chevalier, she' s rarely the focus of the Langeais nobility. That changes when her wealthy and powerful cousin vanishes, and the Count of Anjou bestows on them his estate. He' s using her cousin' s wealth and unwed Kathryn as bait. But Kathryn has a secret. One that haunts her nights and threatens everything she holds dear. Three years ago, Aimon Proulx almost died. Becoming a werewolf has given him another chance at life and opened him up to a world he never knew existed. Now the pack who rescued him is under threat and he will do anything to save them. When he catches the scent of a female werewolf, something they' d all believed extinct, he vows to protect her and keep her safe. But Kathryn stands to lose more than her secret. With her burnished copper locks and fiery temper, Aimon fears their enemies aren' t the only thing Kathryn' s in danger from.
Voyage Through Time
Author: Ahmed ZewailPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814338095
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From a beginning in an Egyptian delta town and the port of Alexandria to the scenic vistas of sunny southern California, Ahmed Zewail takes us on a voyage through time — his own life and the split-second world of the femtosecond. In this endearing exposé of his life and work until his receipt of the Nobel Prize in 1999, he draws lessons from his life story so far, and he meditates on the impact which the revolution in science has had on our modern world — in both developed and developing countries. What makes the book enchanting and engaging is Zewail's emphasis on the human dimension and his unique ability to paint the journey of Life and Science with insightful analogies and ingenious metaphors. But this inspiring book goes far beyond the usual province of an autobiography. Zewail integrates the two worlds he equally belongs to — Egypt and America — and, despite differences, he emphasizes the confluence of the two cultures — the East and the West. He rejects the view that the current state of the world is due to a clash of civilizations or a conflict of religions, and suggests a concrete course of action for the world of the have-nots. The book ends with his road map for a partnership between developed and developing worlds. Throughout the book, Zewail takes on the mantle of philosopher, historian and even political and economic adviser. Contents:First StepsThe Gate to ScienceThe American EncounterCalifornia GoldThe Invisible AtomThe Race Against TimeTime and MatterOn the Road to StockholmA Personal VisionWalks to the Future Readership: General public; historians; scientists; educators; undergraduates and graduates; biographers. Keywords:Egypt;Nobel Prize;America;Developing World;Science;CulturesReviews:“One of the most inspiring autobiographies, destined to become a classic … Beautifully illustrated, what an epitome of wisdom, blends the real with the ideal.”Amazon.com “Through Voyage shines an ability to combine an excellent sense of fun with dedication to work … The author gives us a fascinating insight into the early experiences and thoughts of a boy growing up in Egypt and leading to the Nobel Prize in America.”Royal Society, London “Zewail's book includes more than just his life and science. It is his forum to address social and political issues — from the challenges developing countries face in the age of globalization, to what can be done for the have-nots, to the perceived conflicts between science and religion.”The Daily Star “Zewail is not just a brilliant scientist; he has also taken on the mantle of philosopher, historian and even political and economic adviser … What this regular genius offers in his personal tale is an inspiring glimpse of how an individual can achieve tremendous success through passionate dedication, talent and hard work.”Business Monthly “We are pleased to give two thumbs up to this fascinating and inspiring volume and recommend it to scientists, historians of science, and laypersons concerned with science and life of one of its most prolific and far-seeing luminaries.”Chemical Heritage / The Chemical Educator “Voyage through Time is a captivating and inspiring account of the personal, humanistic, and scientific vision of a truly brilliant and illustrious scientist.”B Vincent McKoy Professor California Institute & Technology “The conviction of passion and rigor in science and generosity and intelligence du coeur is confirmed throughout the pages of this autobiography.”Majed Chergui Professor Université de Lausanne “By inventing these methods Zewail was the Christopher Columbus of the femtoworld, becoming the first to witness chemical events that occurred in quadrillionths of a second.”Robert Paradowski, Historian of Science Rochester Institute of Technology “Zewail's use of the fast laser technique can be likened to Galileo's use of his telescope … Zewail turned his [femtoscope] towards the frontiers of science.”Bengt Nordén Chairman of Nobel Committee Swedish Academy of Sciences “This is a charming, effortlessly pedagogic and inspirational book, and a pleasure to peruse.”Sir John Meurig Thomas University of Cambridge
Nobel Prize Winners of the World
Author: Prateeksha M. TiwariPublisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9350836939
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Nobel Prize is awarded for achievements in physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature and for Peace. The Nobel Prize is an international award given by the Nobel foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1968, the prize in Economics was established in memory of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, Each Prize consists of medal, certificate of appreciation, and cash award. Founded in 1901 by the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize is the world's most celebrated honour. It grants its winners instant celebrity status and acclaim. It is very difficult to select the best out of best, because general perception is that a Nobel laureate is always the best in the concerned field. This book comprises brief biographies of many famous Nobel laureates. In last chapter, a list has been given that comprises the name of all the Nobel Prize winners in all six categories for the readers benefit. You would certainly find this book informative, inspiring and educative. It is a good reference book too.
The Nobel Prize - Facts You Never Knew About
Author: John StevensonPublisher: John Stevenson
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
From crazy winners, to the unknown hidden stories behind the Nobel Prize. This book looks at the interesting facts and anecdotes behind the prestigious prize and presents the stories in a refreshing manner.
The Jewish Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Author: Isaac BenguiguiPublisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1682354342
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
One of the outstanding and remarkable traits of Jews throughout their history, several thousand years old, has been their creativity in all fields, especially in science. They have participated in an impressive way in the questioning of values, the dismantling of dogmas, and the irruption of hidden forces. It can be stressed from the outset that the contributions of the Jews to science was out of proportion to the percentage of the population they represent. This remains true for the chemistry of the twentieth century. Through the life and work of twenty-three Nobel Prize winners in chemistry, the author gives us a fascinating story of these men, often exiles and of modest origins, whose science was their vocation and the sharing of knowledge their creed.
The Nobel Prize
Author: Burton FeldmanPublisher: Arcade Publishing
ISBN: 9781559705929
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Discusses the Nobel Institution in detail, telling about the award and its beginnings, what it means to win a Nobel Prize, the fields in which it is presented, who judges and how the prize is awarded, and more.
There Is Life After the Nobel Prize
Author: Eric R. KandelPublisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231553463
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
One day in 1996, the neuroscientist Eric R. Kandel took a call from his program officer at the National Institute of Mental Health, who informed him that he had been awarded a key grant. Also, the officer said, he and his colleagues thought Kandel would win the Nobel Prize. “I hope not soon,” Kandel’s wife, Denise, said when she heard this. Sociologists had found that Nobel Prize winners often did not contribute much more to science, she explained. In this book, Kandel recounts his remarkable career since receiving the Nobel in 2000—or his experience of proving to his wife that he was not yet “completely dead intellectually.” He takes readers through his lab’s scientific advances, including research into how long-term memory is stored in the brain, the nature of age-related memory loss, and the neuroscience of drug addiction and schizophrenia. Kandel relates how the Nobel Prize gave him the opportunity to reach a far larger audience, which in turn allowed him to discover and pursue new directions. He describes his efforts to promote public understanding of science and to put brain science and art into conversation with each other. Kandel also discusses his return to Austria, which he had fled as a child, and observes Austria’s coming to terms with the Nazi period. Showcasing Kandel’s accomplishments, erudition, and wit, There Is Life After the Nobel Prize is a candid account of the working life of an acclaimed scientist.
