What does it mean to say that time and space are relative? How can an electron be in two places at once? For anyone who wants a basic understanding of the physical processes that define the universe, Lightman provides the perfect introduction in Great Ideas in Physics. In addition to explaining physics, he brings in relevant passages from philosophy and literature to demonstrate how these great ideas have impacted the world of thought.
Planes, Jets & Helicopters: Great Paper Airplanes
Building paper airplanes is easy-even for children-wiith John Bringhurst's fold-by-fold, illustrated instructions. Twenty-five creative designs include a long-winged glider, rounded-winged aircraft, biplane, Delta Wing, Stealth Bomber, Hornet, aerobatic jet, and several choppers.
Pip's life changes when he is provided with money by a secret benefactor and he goes to London to live as a gentleman. He thinks he will now be able to marry the woman he loves. But Pip's "great expectations" do not turn out as he hoped.
Written by the legendary bestselling author Ken Blanchard, The Secret (over 100,000 copies sold) answers a question most leaders ask at some point in their career, ?What do I need to do to be a great leader??
The Four Great Temples: Buddhist Archaeology, Architecture, and Icons of Seventh-Century Japan
The Four Great Temples is a masterful, multifaceted study that will fundamentally alter and enrich current understanding of Japan's ancient Buddhist temples. It is sure to generate considerable discussion among scholars in the fields of Japanese and Asian history, art history, and Buddhist studies.
