Science Of Everyday Things, 4 volume set

Science Of Everyday Things, 4 volume set,written by Judson Knight, Neil Schlager, editor
Thomson Gale | ISBN 0-7876-5631-3 | 2002 | PDF | 45.92 MB or 20.77 MB + 25.15 MB

"This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories. Creating a sense of real-life relevance for students, the Science of Everyday Things expands on the explanations of scientific principles and concepts using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, and presents theories in their everyday applications. Some of the entries covered include: how osmosis is used in dehydrating fruit; how the principles of aerodynamics are applied to cars; Charles' law and the chemical reaction that sets off an airbag; how algorithms are used to figure out the NCAA playoff tournaments; and more. Each volume the Science of Everyday Things presents approximately 40-50 entries and includes photos, diagrams, sidebars containing short glossaries and interesting facts and details relating to each principle."

"This is sure to be a useful set because it emphasizes the practical side of science. The text uses clear, concise prose so that non-scientists can comprehend the material. It is a good reference tool for high schools to consider purchasing. It has a place in both public and academic libraries."
-- Catholic Library World (June --August 2002)

Download (rapidshare.de):
Set:
http://rapidshare.de/files/28037216/SOET.rar
or
V. 1, 2:
http://rapidshare.de/files/28037875/SOET12.rar
V. 3, 4:
http://rapidshare.de/files/28037770/SOET34.rar

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