Tag: Science

Free Download The Beauty of the Flower
by Harris, Stephen A.;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1789147808 | 329 pages | True PDF | 49.36 MB
Blooming with rare archival images, the story of scientific botanical illustrations over nearly seven hundred years.

Free Download Sharing Our Science
by Brandon R. Brown
English | 2023 | ISBN: 0262546957 | 316 pages | True EPUB | 6 MB
A personal, practical, and inspirational guide to written and oral STEM communications for scientists and technical professionals.

Free Download Semidefinite Programming in Quantum Information Science
by Paul Skrzypczyk and Daniel Cavalcanti
English | 2023 | ISBN: 0750333413 | 181 pages | True PDF EPUB | 14.94 MB
Semidefinite programs (SDPs) are a class of optimisation problems that find application in numerous areas of physics, engineering and mathematics. Semidefinite programming is particularly suited to problems in quantum physics and quantum information science. Following a review of the theory of semidefinite programming, the book proceeds to describe how it can be used to address a wide range of important problems from across quantum information science. Specific applications include quantum state, measurement, and channel estimation and discrimination, entanglement detection and quantification, quantum distance measures, and measurement incompatibility. Though SDPs have become an increasingly important tool in quantum information science it’s not yet the kind of mathematics students learn routinely. Assuming only a basic knowledge of linear algebra and quantum physics and quantum information, this graduate-level book provides a unified and accessible presentation of one of the key numerical methods used in quantum information science. Whilst the focus is on the theoretical machinery of SDPs, the authors have provided an accompanying GitHub repository containing example code, covering some of the SDPs studied in this book. Part of IOP Series in Quantum Technology.

Free Download Science in Society : Climate Change and Climate Policies (320 Pages)
by Nico Stehr & Hans von Storch
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1800613512 | 321 pages | True PDF | 22.19 MB
Hans von Storch and Nico Stehr, the authors of this anthology, reflect on the popular and scientific perception and construction of the phenomenon of climate, climate change, climate policy and the impact of climate on society. In the early 1990s, the authors encountered notable resistance to the idea of climate change, especially as they wrote about the urgent need for societal adaptation. Something is wrong with our planet, and it is obvious that this has to do with human conduct. Many, if not the majority, of countermeasures to climate impacts require the innovative capacity of science and technology. However, the translation of scientific knowledge into society is not an automatic or autonomous force. Moving science into society is subject to economic, political, and cultural constraints ― a central issue of the book.Nico Stehr is a sociologist specializing in the theory of modern society and the sociology of knowledge; Hans von Storch is a mathematician and is also a physical climate scientist. Since the authors ‘inhabit’ rather different scientific cultures, their collaboration is genuinely exemplary of transdisciplinary work. The book documents the interdisciplinary path and the wide range of themes that has occupied Nico Stehr and Hans von Storch during more than three decades of joint research and writing, which continues to benefit current research and reflection on the interrelation between nature, democracy, society, governance, and climate.

Free Download Science Fundamentals 5 – Environmental Science
by Gardner, Jane;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1423249690 | 6 pages | True PDF | 6.24 MB
Essential core elements of the study of the relationship between organisms and their environment, focusing on the impact of human actions on the ecosystem. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core study of the environment. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.

Free Download Science Fundamentals 4 – Earth and Space
by Gardner, Jane;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1423249402 | 6 pages | True PDF | 8.51 MB
Essential core elements of the study of Earth and the universe’s structure, components, and essential characteristics. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core study of Earth and the universe. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.

Free Download Science Fundamentals 3 – Physical Science
by Gardner, Jane;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1423249399 | 6 pages | True PDF | 7.02 MB
Essential core elements of the study of nonliving systems focusing on chemistry and physics, based on theories and laws that explain phenomena in the universe. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core study of chemistry and physics. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.

Free Download Science Fundamentals 2 – Life Science – Humans
by Gardner, Jane;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1423249380 | 6 pages | True PDF | 5.21 MB
Essential core elements of the life science of human biology. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core areas of human biology. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.

Free Download Science Fundamentals 1 – Life Science – Cells, Plants and Animals
by Gardner, Jane;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1423249372 | 6 pages | True PDF | 9.35 MB
Essential core elements of life science also called biology – the study of living things. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core areas of life science. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.

Free Download Resilience
by Steven M. Southwick
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1009299743 | 284 pages | True PDF | 10.36 MB
Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, or a natural disaster. What differentiates us is how we respond. In this important book, three experts in trauma and resilience answer key questions such as What helps people adapt to life’s most challenging situations?, How can you build up your own resilience?, and What do we know about the science of resilience? Combining cutting-edge scientific research with the personal experiences of individuals who have survived some of the most traumatic events imaginable, including the COVID-19 pandemic, this book provides a practical resource that can be used time and time again. The experts describe ten key resilience factors, including facing fear, optimism, and relying on role models, through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors. Each resilience factor will help you to adapt and grow from stressful life events and will bring hope and inspiration for overcoming adversity.