These challenging puzzlers provide a fresh -- and fun -- approach to learning real physics. Presenting both classic and new problems, Brainteaser Physics challenges readers to use imagination and basic physics principles to find the answers. Auther provides detailed and accessible explanations of the solutions, sometimes correcting the standard explanations, sometimes putting a new twist on them. He provides diagrams and equations where appropriate and ends each problem by discussing a specific concept or offering an extra challenge.
This important new book by award-winning science writer Cynthia Mills clearly explains one of the most crucial, and most misunderstood, concepts of modern science-the theory of evolution. After examining Darwin, his precursors, and how the theory of evolution developed, Mills answers key questions, including: How successful is the theory at explaining the natural world, and what does it fail to explain? What are some of the competing ideas and theories about the origin of the species? How will the theory of evolution likely hold up over time, as our understanding of genetics grows?
The Boss's Survival Guide, Second Edition: Workplace 911 for the Toughest Problems Today's Managers Face
The bestselling guide to motivating and managing every employee—updated for the new world of business! As a supervisor in today’s highly competitive world, you must not only get more out of each employee— you must also prove your department’s strategic impact on the organization. This popular, highly practical guide helps you make your department shine.
The Vaccine Answer Book: 200 Essential Answers to Help You Make the Right Decisions for Your Child
From the cover of Time magazine to high-profile celebrity crusades, childhood vaccines are one of the most intensely debated topics affecting parents today. The Vaccine Answer Book cuts through the controversy, giving parents impartial answers to more than 200 of the top questions about vaccines.
Advising Ultra-Affluent Clients and Family Offices
Despite the downturn in financial markets, there are still a large number of ultra–affluent individuals and families across the globe. And in light of recent events, these clients–defined here as those having $50 million or more in liquid assets–need help on a variety of fronts. That′s why author Michael Pompian, an experienced investment consultant in the private wealth arena, has created this timely guide.
