Smashing Physics

The discovery of the Higgs boson made headlines around the world. Two scientists, Peter Higgs and Francois Englert, whose theories predicted its existence, shared a Nobel Prize. The discovery was the

The discovery of the Higgs boson made headlines around the world. Two scientists, Peter Higgs and Francois Englert, whose theories predicted its existence, shared a Nobel Prize. The discovery was the

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, including who got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on your head is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. Refresh

大型強子對撞機才剛上線試運轉就「爆炸」了！內行人領路，直探位在瑞士的尖端研究現場。 ◎希格斯粒子發現十周年紀念版◎2013諾貝爾物理學獎得主希格斯大力推薦◎陳凱風（台大物理系教授）專文導讀、專業審定 近二十年物理界最激勵人心的躍進2012年，歐洲核子研究機構宣布他們發現質量可能的源頭：希格斯粒子。這個原本只存在於理論中的粒子，是科學家追尋物理界的聖杯——「大一統理論」時的重要里程碑。為了尋找這行蹤飄忽的粒子，科學家決定通力合作，建造史上最大、最昂貴也最精密的儀器「大型強子對撞機」。 為什麼要這麼大？ 這部耗資超過一百億瑞士法郎（相當三千億新台幣）的龐然大物，大部分藏在地底。在全長二十七公里，恰能繞台北市蛋黃區轉一圈的隧道裡，兩團粒子用接近光速正面對撞、撕裂四射。儀器為什麼非得大、非得高能不可？如果實驗過程中產生的超高能量會不會創造出黑洞，摧毀地球？科學家又是如何從瞬息的碰撞之中，鎖定希格斯粒子出沒的蛛絲馬跡？ 超難得，高能物理學行家完全導遊 大型強子對撞機在第一次試運轉那天就爆炸了，原因居然是某個零件的焊接出了問題，更慘的是當天全世界的媒體都緊盯著現場狀況……任職於歐洲核子研究機構的作者巴特沃斯教授在本書中描述科學家如何面對媒體與大眾的好奇與質疑。 本書除了記錄整整六年的世紀大追尋中的精采日常，也帶出科學與你我的緊密關聯，包括伯納李爵士於1989年，創造的「全球資訊網」（WWW）、以及今日廣泛用於醫藥和材料科學的「分散式計算網格」。 本書紀錄了粒子物理學界二十年來的跌宕起伏，並以發現希格斯玻色子磅礡作結，帶我們一窺這個最大實驗室裡的角力、悸動與冒險。各界好評巴特沃斯是第一位把科學探索過程用內行人觀點生動描寫出來的作者！ ——希格斯教授書評 巴特沃斯是一位思想有見地、富創造力、人好相處，偶爾會直言不諱的物理學者。他性格中的各個面向，都體現在這本精彩的書裡。 ——考克斯「物理界的搖滾巨星」／共同著有《為什麼 E = mc2？》 本書遠遠不只是另一本訴說如何利用大型強子對撞機尋找希格斯粒子的故事——讀者得以藉由作者的經驗，深入探索、並沉浸在科學發現的過程，那些必經的政治角力、內心悸動、和一場純粹理性與智識的冒險！ ——卡利里／著有《悖論》、《解開生命之謎》 這本書用「巷子

Part of the best-selling '...for Beginners' series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focusses on explaining what differen

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Physics.Explore how physics is all around us! Discover how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessib

Find out about the science of forces, energy, simple machines and more through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy and simple machines fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics

Everyday STEM: Physics makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, technology, en

A laugh-out-loud, record-smashing adventure packed with heart, humour and a whole lot of kumquats, from JENNY PEARSON, the breakout talent of 2020, illustrated by Erica Salcedo. Lucy is a fixer of bro

Engage with Newton on gravity and explore mass, lift, friction, drag, torque, and other amazing laws of physics with the most exciting and interactive physics book available for your little genius!Eng

WINNER OF THE ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2015! Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and

The prediction of the special theory of relativity differ significantly from those of Newtonian physics only for bodies whose speeds are comparable with the speed of light. For this reason, special relativity is often considered as irrelevant to the macroscopic physics of ordinary material systems under terrestrial conditions. The aim of this book is to show that by uniting dynamics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism into a coherent whole, special relativity illuminated each of these subjects in a manner which cannot be obtained by studying them in isolation. The speed of the systems concerned is irrelevant. This deep and careful analysis of special relativity is suitable for second- and subsequent- year university students studying physics or applied mathematics. Its distinctive approach will also appeal to research workers in general relativity, in continuum thermodynamics and in the electrodynamics of continuous media.

*Shortlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2025*"Whether you can't wait for science lessons or are approaching them with trepidation, this lively introduction to physics will intrigue, entertain and inform you." -LoveReading4KidsGet ready for a wild ride through the world of PHYSICS! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Professor Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of physics in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Doc has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Discover how to make a rainbow• Or how to bend a spoon• Or how to look back in time• Or how to split an atom!Explore these ideas - and so many more - in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. This graphic novel approach to scien

"Another Angry Birds National Geographic mash-up! This fun, engaging paperback uses Angry Birds to explain the physics at work in the world--and behind the popular game. National Geographic's tradema

這套廣受推崇的《費曼物理學講義》，源自費曼對教學的一場實驗。內容涵蓋牛頓力學、相對論與量子理論，以淺白、生動的方式介紹物理核心概念，是入門學習與珍藏閱讀的經典之作。"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman’s lectures stand as a monument of clear exposition and deep insight.Timeless and collectible, the lectures are essential reading, not just for students of physics but for anyone seeking an introduction to the field from the inimitable Feynman.

This textbook carefully develops the main ideas and techniques of statistical and thermal physics and is intended for upper-level undergraduate courses. The authors each have more than thirty years'

In this illuminating book, the renowned theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that fundamental physics -- the search for the laws of nature -- losing its way. Ambitious ideas about extra dimensions,

In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destruction It's monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk's desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Tony realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really be behind these monster attacks, and calm the monsters at large!

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their third original graphic novel!Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can't be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan. Will their expert moves be enough to stop this video game takeover or will Project Zorgo get the upper hand? With quick thinking and some sweet skills, the Spy Ninjas are ready for another graphic novel adventure!

與諾貝爾獎得主米歇爾·馬約爾一起回到過去，了解宇宙的秘密，並會見物理學界的偉人：牛頓、愛因斯坦等等。這本圖像小說的宇宙指南以任何人都能理解的方式解釋了複雜的想法。這是一本充滿冒險的書——以及人類曾經研究過的一些最重要的概念：重力波、相對論、黑洞…等等！書裡面有什麼：翻頁冒險在享受樂趣的同時了解物理知識簡單插圖中的複雜概念Go back in time with Nobel Prize laureate Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the Universe and meet the great names in physics: Newton, Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the Universe explains complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure — as well as some of the most important concepts humankind has ever studied. On the program: gravitational waves, the theory of relativity, black holes... and more!What's inside:Page-turning adventureLearn about physics, while having funComplex concepts in simple illustrations

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental break

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!Kensington Outrage. Murder by Madman. Both the experienced detective, Mr Lestrade, and consulting expert, Mr Sherlock Holmes, have come to the same answer.The horrible series of events is the work of a madman, not a common criminal. No other story can explain the facts. Someone is smashing Napoleon statues and the police have no idea why.Luckily, Holmes and Watson are on hand to help. Little do they know that these few small crimes will turn into one big adventure!

The 2019 TICST has three keynote lectures by Professor Ovchinnikov Sergei Gennadievich (Kirensky Institute of Physics, Russia), Professor George Grant Hoag (Department of Chemistry, California Insitut

Wild Law fuses politics, legal theory, quantum physics and ancient wisdom into a fascinating story. It has been seminal in informing and inspiring the global movement to recognise rights for Nature ?

"Discusses the science of gymnastics, using biology, physics and engineering"--

A noted healer and best-selling author joins forces with and expert on string theory and quantum physics to offer scientific explanations for why soul healing miracles are genuine. 100,000 first print

Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There sh

Bringing the material up to date, Black Holes, Wormholes and Time Machines, Second Edition captures the new ideas and discoveries made in physics since the publication of the best-selling first editio

Mathews (California State U.-Fullerton) and Howell (Westmont College) present a textbook for students in mathematics, physics, and engineering at the junior or senior undergraduate level who have comp

Techniques for creating flawless lighting show photographers of all levels how to take full control of their photographic atmosphere in this indispensable guide. Illustrating the physics that govern l

Written in the wake of the advent of Relativity by an author who made important contributions to projective and differential geometry, and topology, this early Cambridge Tract in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics aimed to assist students of the time from the fields of differential geometry and mathematical physics. Beginning by introducing formal preliminaries, the text continues, bringing the underlying differential invariant theory that to this day remains relevant in a range of geometrical and physical applications, to the fore.

Superb introduction for nonspecialists to important areas of modern physics covers major concepts: Feynman diagrams, quasi particles, Fermi systems at finite temperature, superconductivity, vacuum am

Molly, Rosie, and Simon test the laws of physics to rescue a lucky soccer ball before the big game in the fifth book of this heavily illustrated, two-color chapter book series by Stick Dog author Tom

《泡利物理學講義》是理論物理學的一套十分嚴謹、精練的經典教材。現根據MIT出版社1973年出版英譯本（Charles P.Enz主編，S.Margulies和H.R.Lewis合譯的Pauli Lectureson Physics）並參考德文原版翻譯出版，以供我國大學理工科師生參考。 本套講義原版分六卷出版，內容分別為：1.電動力學；2.光學和電子論；3.熱力學和

本系列改編自柯南·道爾原著。十冊故事涵蓋神祕雕像、賽馬失竊與祕密文件，培養孩子邏輯思考與觀察力。每冊附音檔QRcode可聆聽完整音檔，結合閱讀與聽力，是從圖像書邁向經典閱讀的理想橋梁。Sherlock and Watson - the original crime-fighting duo - are back to solve more mysteries! Smashing statues, painting horses, and solving ancient riddles are all in a day's work for this world-famous amateur detective and his faithful biographer. An adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to mystery books and the classics. Includes 10 FREE audiobooks! (QR codes inside) This ten-book set includes A Scandal In Bohemia, The Copper Beeches, The Six Napoleons, The Engineer's Thumb, Charles Augustus Milverton, Silver Blaze, The Bruce-Partington Plans, The Musgrave Ritual, The Stockbroker's Clerk and The Final Problem.Scandal In Bohemia　波希米亞醜聞The Copper Beeches　銅山毛櫸The Six Napoleons　六尊拿破崙像The Engineer’s Thumb　工程師的大拇指Charles Augustus Milverton　查爾斯．奧古斯都．米爾沃頓Silver Blaze　銀色馬（或譯：銀星駿馬）The Bruce-Partington Plans　布魯斯—帕廷頓計劃The Musgrave Ritual　馬斯格

A mind-bending voyage to the frontier of modern physicsWhat is space? It isn't a question that most of us normally stop to ask. Space is the venue of physics; it's where things exist, where they move

《泡利物理學講義》是理論物理學的一套十分嚴謹、精練的經典教材。現根據MIT出版社1973年出版英譯本（Charles P. Enz主編，S. Margulies和H. R.Lewis合譯的Pauli Lectures on Physics）並參考德文原版翻譯出版，以供我國大學理工科師生參考。

本書譯自HALLIDAY所著之PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS EXTENDED 12/E 之第二十一章至四十四章。本書取材包羅萬象，以生活化的例子，引導讀者進入物理的領域。解題除了有詳細的解說，並帶領讀者了解主要關鍵點為何。這是在其他相關書籍中不常見的。希望讀者在閱讀本書時，先了解理論再多利用練習題增加理解的深度。本書適合做為大學、科大理工相關科系「物理」課程經典級教科書。