The Little Book of Scientific Principles, Theories and Things

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The Little Book of Scientific Principles, Theories and Things explains 175 laws, principles, equations, theories and things that form the foundations of science. It features all the great names in science, including Pythagoras, Galileo, Newton, Darwin and Einstein, as well as more recent contributors such as Rachel Carson, James Lovelock and Stephen Hawking. This little book presents serious science simply, answering questions such as: What is Pythagoras' Theorem? What is the difference between circadian rhythms and the popular concept of biorhythms? What is the Black Hole Theory?