"Physics is the fundamental science. It explains how the universe behaves at every scale and gives us extraordinary power over the world. This makes physics sound like the most complicated subject there is, but the beauty of physics is that it's so simple anyone can learn it. These 60 enthralling lectures prove that case, giving you a robust, introductory college-level course in physics using nothing more advanced than high school algebr ..."
Physics in Your Life (The Great Courses) by ProfessorRichardWolfson Paperback, 270 Pages, Published 2004 by The Teaching Company ISBN-13: 978-1-56585-939-5, ISBN: 1-56585-939-1
"36 30min. lectures, 2 Lecture handbooks with questions, and a guidebook that accompanies the lesson plan."
""It doesn't take an Einstein to understand modern physics," says Professor Wolfson at the outset of these twenty-four lectures on what may be the most important subjects in the universe: relativity and quantum physics. Both have reputations for complexity. But the basic ideas behind them are, in fact, simple and comprehensible by anyone. These dynamic and illuminating lectures begin with a brief overview of theories of physical reality ..."
"Study Guide with Actiivephysics 1. CD Rom included but is not guaranteed to work. If applicable, online access, codes or supplements are not guaranteed to be included or work. Pages are clean and binding is tight."
"We use DNA routinely - to cure diseases, solve crimes, and reunite families. Yet we've known about it for only 60 years. And what we're continuing to learn about it every day has the potential to transform our health, our nutrition, our society, and our future. But what, exactly, is DNA, the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms? You'll learn the answer - and much more - in this briskly paced series of 24 ea ..."
"In 2007 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-representing a global consensus of hundreds of scientists-concluded that "warming of the climate system is unequivocal," citing observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level. And they noted that human activity is "very likely" the cause. Whatever your views on climate change, it's importa ..."
"Who was the greatest baseball hitter of all time? What is a guilt-free way to get someone to admit to cheating? Which hospital has the best outcome for a given procedure? When is it a good idea to buy a product's extended warranty? How does a tax assessor calculate the market value of a house? These questions all involve the interpretation of statistics. This course is your introduction to a vitally important subject in today's data-dri ..."
"Depuis Novembre 1989, date de l'affaire des "foulards de Creil", des exclusions de jeunes filles de l'école publique frappent régulièrement la communauté musulmane de France.
A partir de Septembre 1994 ces affaires ont pris une dimension particulière par leur multiplication du fait de la volonté du ministre de l'Education nationale.
L'auteur de cet ouvrage a eu, depuis 1990, l'occasion d'intervenir dans de nombreuses situations simi ..."
Emotion and Peace of Mind From Stoic Agitation to Christian Temptation (The Gifford Lectures) by Richard Sorabji Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2000 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-825005-0, ISBN: 0-19-825005-3
"Lectures include:
"The History of Ancient Egypt"
"Ancient Greek Civilization"
"The Joy of Science"
"Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists"
"Great Masters: Mozart-His Life and Music"
"The Symphonies of Beethoven""
"In 2007 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-representing a global consensus of hundreds of scientists-concluded that "warming of the climate system is unequivocal," citing observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level. And they noted that human activity is "very likely" the cause. Whatever your views on climate change, it's importa ..."