Quantum Generations: A History of Physics in the Twentieth Century by Helge Kragh, ISBN 0691095523
At the end of the nineteenth century, some physicists believed that the basic principles underlying their subject were already known, and that physics in the future would only consist of filling in the details. They could hardly have been more wrong. The past century has seen the rise of quantum mechanics, relativity, cosmology, particle physics, and solid-state physics, among other fields. These subjects have fundamentally changed our understanding of space, time, and matter. They have also transformed daily life, inspiring a technological revolution that has included the development of radio, television, lasers, nuclear power, and computers. In "Quantum Generations, Helge Kragh, one of the world's leading historians of physics, presents a sweeping account of these extraordinary achievements of the past one hundred years.
The first comprehensive one-volume history of twentieth-century physics, the book takes us from the discovery of X rays in the mid-1890s to superstring theory in the 1990s. Unlike most previous histories of physics, written either from a scientific perspective or from a social and institutional perspective, "Quantum Generations combines both approaches. Kragh writes about pure science with the expertise of a trained physicist, while keeping the content accessible to nonspecialists and paying careful attention to practical uses of science, ranging from compact disks to bombs. As a historian, Kragh skillfully outlines the social and economic contexts that have shaped the field in the twentieth century. He writes, for example, about the impact of the two world wars, the fate of physics under Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, the role of military research, the emergingleadership of the United States, and the backlash against science that began in the 1960s. He also shows how the revolutionary discoveries of scientists ranging from Einstein, Planck, and Bohr to Stephen Hawking have been built on the great traditions of earlier centuries.
Joe Frisco: Comic, Jazz Dancer, and Railbird by Ed Lowry, ISBN 0809322412
This biography of vaudeville comedian Joe Frisco captures the world of show business in its transition from the heyday of vaudeville through film and radio to the early years of television.
As Paul M. Levitt tell us, Joe Frisco in his day was so famous for his jazz dance that F. Scott Fitzgerald mentions him when describing one of Gatsby's parties: "Suddenly one of these gypsies in trembling opal seizes a cocktail out of the air, dumps it down for courage and moving her hands like Frisco dances out alone on the canvas platform".
Seeking to reintroduce this spontaneous and original wit to us, Levitt transforms the manuscript left by Frisco's fellow entertainers Ed Lowry and Charlie Foy into a book as entertaining as the great comic himself. It follows Frisco's career from his beginnings in Chicago on the midwestern circuit, through his New York heyday in vaudeville theatres and nightclubs, to his final years in Los Angeles when first film and then television came to dominate show business....
Joe Frisco: Comic, Jazz Dancer, and Railbird by Ed Lowry, ISBN 0809322412
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Tales of Insects by Pleasant DeSpain, ISBN 0874836689
Prhistoric men and women chipped their tales into cave walls. Native Americans handed down stories in elaborate ceremonies. Today, television and the movies tell our stories. No matter what medium, storytelling has always been essential. Stories pass along traditional values, entertain, or warn of past mistakes, We can see ourselves in the hero, fool, trickster, or teacher in the story--even if that character happens to be an inser! Folktales survive because they mirror our behavior. Storyteller, writer, and folktale enthusiast Pleasant DeSpain's unique storytellling style enhances these ancient and new stories. He has an uncanny ear for those tales that transcend and have passed into the universal frame of reference. His folktale adaptations carry his trademark elegance and succinct style. Each thematically arranged collection includes sourcenotes and a bibliography.
Tales of Insects by Pleasant DeSpain, ISBN 0874836689
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NBA 07 PS3
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment America's San Diego Studio, NBA '07 hits the hardwood exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 system showcasing detailed and lifelike graphics supported in true High Definition at 1080p. Taking advantage of the PS3 system's advanced processing power, NBA '07 delivers a true next-generation experience with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), realistic character movements, online functionality, and interaction with the new motion sensor controller. With its array of stunning visuals and new gameplay features, NBA '07 delivers the most realistic and engaging NBA experience available.
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Experience a new era of NBA action with NBA '07 delivering the first sports game to run in 1080p at a blistering 60 frames per second. - NBA Replay Mode
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Recovering a Public Vision for Public Television by Glenda R. Balas, ISBN 0742523861
The book's six-point plan proposes a reconstitution and rejuvenation of public broadcasting's mission so it can advance into the twenty-first century as a leader in public speech.
Recovering a Public Vision for Public Television by Glenda R. Balas, ISBN 0742523861
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