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Author: István Hargittai Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195365569 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 370
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Hargittai tells the story of five remarkable Hungarians: Wigner won a Nobel Prize in theoretical physics; Szilard was the first to see that a chain reaction based on neutrons was possible, initiated the Manhattan Project, but left physics to try to restrict nuclear arms; von Neumann could solve difficult problems in his head and developed the modern computer for more complex problems; von Kármán became the first director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, providing the scientific basis for the U.S. Air Force; and Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb, whose name is now synonymous with the controversial "Star Wars" initiative of the 1980s.
Author: István Hargittai Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195365569 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 370
Book Description
Hargittai tells the story of five remarkable Hungarians: Wigner won a Nobel Prize in theoretical physics; Szilard was the first to see that a chain reaction based on neutrons was possible, initiated the Manhattan Project, but left physics to try to restrict nuclear arms; von Neumann could solve difficult problems in his head and developed the modern computer for more complex problems; von Kármán became the first director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, providing the scientific basis for the U.S. Air Force; and Teller was the father of the hydrogen bomb, whose name is now synonymous with the controversial "Star Wars" initiative of the 1980s.
Author: Andy Weir Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0804139032 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 335
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Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
Author: Blythe Woolston Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 0763680508 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 162
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In a near-future world of exurban decay studded with big box stores, daily routine revolves around shopping—for those who can. For Zoë, the mission is simpler: live. Last girl Zoë Zindleman, numerical ID 009-99-9999, is starting work at AllMART, where "your smile is the AllMART welcome mat.” Her living arrangements are equally bleak: she can wait for her home to be foreclosed and stripped of anything valuable now that AnnaMom has moved away, leaving Zoë behind, or move to the Warren, an abandoned strip-mall-turned-refuge for other left-behinds. With a handful of other disaffected, forgotten kids, Zoë must find her place in a world that has consumed itself beyond redemption. She may be a last girl, but her name means “life,” and Zoë isn’t ready to disappear into the AllMART abyss. Zoë wants to live.
Author: Melissa Savage Publisher: Yearling ISBN: 1524700193 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 354
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A boy and his best friends set out to find the aliens who crash-landed next to their Roswell, New Mexico, farm in this adventurous and heart-filled novel from the author of Lemons. Mylo never really believed in Martians, unless they had a starring role in one of his comic books. But then a flying saucer crash-lands next to his Roswell, New Mexico, ranch, and he starts to hear voices--like someone is asking for his help. With his best friend Dibs and crush Gracie by his side, and his Cracker Jack superhero membership card in his pocket, Mylo sets out on an epic adventure to investigate the crash and find the Martians. But he and his friends end up discovering more about the universe than they ever could have imagined. "Plenty of adventure and stinky-feet jokes."--Publishers Weekly
Author: Lou Harry Publisher: Chamberlain Brothers ISBN: 9781596091634 Category : DVD-Video discs Languages : en Pages : 0
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Everybody loves Santa Claus ... even the Martians! Displeased that their children have become obsessed with Earthly television shows extolling the virtues of Santa Claus, the residents of Mars devise a plot to bring St. Nick home. When they try to kidnap the jolly old fellow, however, they end up towing along Betty and Billy, two goodhearted Earth children intent on saving the day....: Whatever will happen? Will Betty and Billy save Santa? Will the Martians discover the true meaning of Christmas? Will Santa, Betty, and Billy make it back to Earth in time for Christmas Eve? There's only one way to find out! Turn the pages, and get ready for some Martian mayhem, holiday hijinks, and all-in-all out-of-this-world holiday fun featuring your favorite Martians-Dropo, Girmar, Bomar, and Kimar! This edition features the 1964 cult classic, as well as an original novelization by Lou Harry. Book jacket.
Author: Kim Stanley Robinson Publisher: Spectra ISBN: 0553898302 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 448
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Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy is one of science fiction’s most honored stories, with Red Mars winning the distinguished Nebula Award, and both Green Mars and Blue Mars honored with the Hugo. Now Robinson returns to the realm he has made his own—the planet Mars—in a brilliantly imagined drama with a searing poetic vision. From a training mission in Antarctica to blistering sandstorms sweeping through labyrinths of barren canyons, the interwoven stories of The Martians set in motion a sprawling cast of characters upon the surface of Mars. As the planet is transformed from an unexplored and forbidding terrain to a troubled image of a re-created Earth, we meet the First Hundred explorers—men and women who are bound together by Earth’s tenuous toehold on Mars. Presenting unforgettable stories of hope and disappointment, of fierce physical and psychological struggles, The Martians is an epic chronicle of a planet that represents one of humanity’s most glorious possibilities. Praise for The Martians “A uniquely rewarding experience of state-of-the-art science fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “No one familiar with Robinson’s trilogy can read through these final, valedictory stories without feeling moved.”—The Washington Post “The stories are beautifully written, the characters are well developed and the author’s passion for ecology manifests itself on every page.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author: Gerry Bailey Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN: 9780439370233 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 84
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When Muldoon captures Dog and takes him to the terrifying laser-cutting scientist, Dr. Brady Hacksaw, the Butt-Uglies and the kids find themselves on a highly hazardous rescue mission.
Author: Scott Washburn Publisher: Winged Hussar Publishing ISBN: 0997094613 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 290
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Following the defeat of the Martian invasion of Britain, a new threat to humanity lands in the American west. President Roosevelt musters the captains of industry and leading scientists to find a way to turn back the Martian tide
Author: István Hargittai
Author: István Hargittai
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Author: Melissa Savage
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Author: Lou Harry
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Author: Scott Washburn