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***SOON TO BE A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN***WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 'Reads like a thriller, gripping and terrifying' Sunday TimesPhysicist and polymath, as familiar with Hindu scriptures as he was with quantum mechanics, J. Robert Oppenheimer - director of the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb - was the most famous scientist of his generation. In their meticulous and riveting biography, Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin reveal a brilliant, ambitious, complex and flawed man, profoundly involved with some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.

Når vi ikke længere forstår verden er en roman om banebrydende videnskabelige opdagelsers skønhed og destruktivitet, om hvordan enkelte mennesker beskriver det uforståelige uden selv helt at forstå, og store intellekters bevægelser i gråzonen mellem skabelse og død.Albert Einstein modtager et brev fra Østfronten. På bagsiden af kuverten finder han det endelige bevis for den generelle relativitetsteori – men også et varsel om dens apokalyptiske konsekvenser. Fritz Haber opfinder sennepsgassen og dræber dermed en hel generation i skyttegravene under første verdenskrig, men et halvt år eft er modtager han Nobelprisen for sine kvælstofopdagelser, der har kapacitet til at afslutte hungersnød verden over.Van Goghs genialitet, Hermann Görings sidste timer, silkesommerfuglen, gift - gassen Zyklon B der dræbte millioner af internerede under anden verdenskrig, og helt almindelig gødning. Alle væves de sammen i Benjamín Labatuts roman om nogle af det tyvende århundredes største opdagelser, og hvordan de er forbundet.Når vi ikke længere forstår verden er en enestående bog om videnskabens kvantespring og disses konsekvenser. Romanen bygger på historiske fakta og virkelige personer og undersøger genialitet og besættelse balanceret på en knivsæg mellem det muliges og umuliges kunst.

Fra en af samtidslitteraturens mest interessante stemmer, forfatteren bag den anmelderroste bestseller Når vi ikke længere forstår verden, kommer en tour de force gennem den kunstige intelligens' veje og vildveje. Han er et enestående talent, matematikeren John von Neumann – banebrydende inden for kunstig intelligens og medskaber på Manhattan-projektet. Neumann er beundret og berygtet, en excentriker uden sidestykke, som har dannet blåtrykket til nogle af det 20. århundredes største videnskabelige gennembrud.Gennem et kor af Neumanns familie, venner, kolleger og rivaler tegner Benjamín Labatut et portræt af et kompliceret sind. Historien begynder i Neumanns barndomshjem i Budapest og slutter hundrede år senere i opgøret mellem Lee Sedol, den sydkoreanske mester i spillet Go, og AI-programmet AlphaGo. Et møde, som varsler AI's dominans og som legemliggør Neumanns mest ambitiøse, ufuldendte projekt: skabelsen af en maskine, der kan reproducere sig selv. En maskine, hvis intelligens kan udvikle sig langt ud over menneskets forstand og kontrol.MANIAC er en forbløffende forening af fakta og fiktion, en udfordring af vores forståelse af intelligens og bevidsthed og en undersøgelse af det paradoksale forhold mellem kontrol og kontroltab.

The dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of one man's forty-year obsession to find a solution to the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--"the longitude problem."Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day-and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives and the increasing fortunes of nations hung on a resolution. One man, John Harrison, in complete opposition to the scientific community, dared to imagine a mechanical solution-a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had ever been able to do on land. Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of Harrison's forty-year obsession with building his perfect timekeeper, known today as the chronometer. Full of heroism and chicanery, it is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation, and clockmaking, and opens a new window on our world.

HVIS DANMARK VIL VÆRE ET LAND, DER UDVIKLER MANGE OPFINDELSER, SÅ SKAL DER VÆRE FLERE STEDER, HVOR OGSÅ DEN IKKE–AKADEMISKE OPFINDER KAN FÅ HJÆLP OG INSPIRATION. Om du er håndværker, landmand, ufaglært, erhvervsuddannet, et ungt eller et ældre menneske … du kan også blive opfinder. Alle får idéer, og i Opfindermanualen kan du blandt andet læse og lære om: – At få idéer – At tro på dig selv – Prototyper – Patenter – Hemmeligholdelsesaftale – Præsentationsmateriale – Design– Salg – Opfinderrådgivningen Teknologisk Institut – Patent- og Varemærkestyrelsen – Hvordan jeg gjorde med min idé fra idé til salg – Om min opvækst og baggrund for at blive opfinder – Fortællinger om min kontakt med internationale virksomheder – og meget mere.… Opfindermanualen er en letlæst brugsbog med blanke sider, hvor du kan skrive dine egne idéer og opfindelser ned.FORORD AF LENE TANGGAARD, rektor for Designskolen Kolding og professor i pædagogisk psykologi ved Aalborg Universitet: Den er direkte, uhøjtidelig, sjov og handlingsanvisende. Uddrag af bogen Med denne bog har du allerede langt bedre kort på hånden, end jeg havde, da jeg begyndte som opfinder i 2007. Når jeg tænker på, hvor lidt jeg vidste om det at opfinde og hele processen, så kan jeg godt nu tænke, uha, det var faktisk en lang, sej rejse fra idé til prototype til kontraktaftale. Til at finde ud af et egnet design, en egnet virksomhed, til salget, frem til produktet endelig kom ud på markedet. Men dengang havde jeg heller ikke denne bog! Om forfatteren Helle Bonne Stylow er opfinder, kunstner og uddannet bygningsmaler og fitnessinstruktør. Hun har opfundet en speciel hundeskål, der sælges i 25 lande siden år 2010. Andre otte idéer ligger ude hos internationale virksomheder til mulig produktmodning. Helle Bonne Stylow ønsker at hjælpe og inspirere andre til at blive opfindere.

¡Descubre el emocionante mundo de las criptomonedas con "Criptomonedas 101: Desde Bitcoin hasta Blockchain"! En esta guía completa y accesible, el autor experto en tecnología blockchain te lleva en un viaje fascinante a través del fenómeno que está revolucionando el sistema financiero global.Desde los conceptos básicos hasta las aplicaciones más avanzadas, este libro te proporciona todo lo que necesitas saber para entender y comenzar a utilizar las criptomonedas de manera segura y efectiva. Aprenderás sobre la historia y la tecnología detrás de las criptomonedas líderes como Bitcoin y Ethereum, así como sobre el funcionamiento de la cadena de bloques (blockchain) que las sustenta.Ya sea que seas un principiante curioso o un inversor experimentado, "Criptomonedas 101" te brinda las herramientas y los conocimientos necesarios para:- Comprender cómo funcionan las criptomonedas y por qué son importantes en el mundo actual.- Navegar por el complejo mundo de las inversiones en criptomonedas de manera segura y estratégica.- Explorar las diversas aplicaciones de la tecnología blockchain más allá de las transacciones financieras.- Evaluar y analizar las diferentes criptomonedas disponibles en el mercado para tomar decisiones informadas de inversión.- Mantenerte al día con las últimas tendencias y desarrollos en el espacio de las criptomonedas y la tecnología blockchain.Con explicaciones claras, ejemplos prácticos y consejos útiles, "Criptomonedas 101" es el recurso definitivo para aquellos que desean sumergirse en el apasionante mundo de las criptomonedas y comenzar a aprovechar todo su potencial. ¡Obtén tu copia hoy mismo y comienza tu viaje hacia el futuro financiero!

This book reports five wild Ceylon cinnamon species from Sri Lankan forest reserves and the essential oil compositions of leaf, stem bark and root bark of the species. These wild cinnamon plants were collected by exploring four Sri Lankan forest reserves namely, Singharaja, Kanneliya, Ritigala and Nilgala. This is the first ever systematic exploration of Sri Lankan forest reserves for aromatic plants and their aroma chemicals.

Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated By Nature is a book written by John George Wood and originally published in 1877. The book explores the idea that many human inventions and innovations actually have their roots in nature, and that humans have often looked to nature for inspiration and guidance in their creative endeavors.Throughout the book, Wood provides numerous examples of how nature has inspired human invention, from the design of buildings and bridges to the development of tools and machinery. He also discusses how nature has influenced art, literature, and other cultural expressions.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the relationship between nature and human invention. Some of the topics covered include the use of natural materials in construction, the study of animal behavior as a model for human psychology, and the role of plants and animals in medicine.Overall, Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated By Nature is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which humans have been inspired by the natural world throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, art, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Naval Accounts and Inventories of the Reign of Henry VII: 1485-88 and 1495-97 is a historical book written by Michael Oppenheim. The book provides a detailed account of the naval expeditions undertaken during the reign of King Henry VII of England, specifically during the years 1485-88 and 1495-97. The author has meticulously researched and compiled the naval accounts and inventories of the period, providing a fascinating insight into the workings of the English navy during this time. The book covers a range of topics, including the organization of the navy, the ships and their equipment, the crew, and the expenses involved in maintaining the fleet. It also includes detailed descriptions of the naval expeditions undertaken during the period, including the Battle of Blackheath and the Siege of Boulogne. This book is an invaluable resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of the English navy and the reign of Henry VII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The book ""Gutenberg: Was He The Inventor Of Printing? An Historical Investigation Embodying A Criticism On Dr. Van Der Linde�������s Gutenberg"" by Jan Hendrik Hessels is a historical investigation into the life and work of Johannes Gutenberg, the man often credited with inventing printing with movable type. The book critically examines the research of Dr. Van Der Linde, who argued that Gutenberg was not the sole inventor of printing, but rather a member of a team of craftsmen who worked together to develop the technology. Hessels delves into the historical record to provide evidence for his argument that Gutenberg was indeed the inventor of printing, and explores the various factors that contributed to his success. The book is a comprehensive and detailed study of Gutenberg and his impact on the history of printing, and will be of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of printing history, as well as those interested in the history of technology and innovation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 by BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND AMAZONLook out for Tim's next book, The Data Detective.A lively history seen through the fifty inventions that shaped it most profoundly, by the bestselling author of The Undercover Economist and Messy. Who thought up paper money? What was the secret element that made the Gutenberg printing press possible? And what is the connection between The Da Vinci Code and the collapse of Lehman Brothers? Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy paints an epic picture of change in an intimate way by telling the stories of the tools, people, and ideas that had far-reaching consequences for all of us. From the plough to artificial intelligence, from Gillette's disposable razor to IKEA's Billy bookcase, bestselling author and Financial Times columnist Tim Harford recounts each invention's own curious, surprising, and memorable story. Invention by invention, Harford reflects on how we got here and where we might go next. He lays bare often unexpected connections: how the bar code undermined family corner stores, and why the gramophone widened inequality. In the process, he introduces characters who developed some of these inventions, profited from them, and were ruined by them, as he traces the principles that helped explain their transformative effects. The result is a wise and witty book of history, economics, and biography.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller A momentous look at the private companies building a revolutionary new economy in space, from the New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskIn When the Heavens Went on Sale, Ashlee Vance illuminates our future and unveils the next big technology story of our time: welcome to the Wild West of aerospace engineering and its unprecedented impact on our lives.With the launch of SpaceX's Falcon 1 rocket in 2008, Silicon Valley began to realize that the universe itself was open for business. Now, Vance tells the remarkable, unfolding story of this frenzied intergalactic land grab by following four pioneering companies?Astra, Firefly, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab?as they build new space systems and attempt to launch rockets and satellites into orbit by the thousands.With the public fixated on the space tourism being driven by the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson, these new, scrappy companies arrived with a different set of goals: to make rocket and satellite launches fast and cheap, thereby opening Earth's lower orbit for business. Vance has had a front-row seat and singular access to this peculiar and unprecedented moment in history, and he chronicles it all in full color: the top-secret launch locations, communes, gun-toting bodyguards, drugs, espionage investigations, and multimillionaires guzzling booze to dull the pain as their fortunes disappear.Through immersive and intimate reporting, When the Heavens Went on Sale reveals the spectacular chaos of the new business of space, and what happens when the idealistic, ambitious minds of Silicon Valley turn their unbridled vision toward the limitless expanse of the stars. This is the tale of technology's most pressing and controversial revolution, as told through fascinating characters chasing unimaginable stakes in the race to space.

"Electrical Machines - I Laboratory Manual" has been developed for undergraduate students in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and related engineering programs in India. This manual comprehensively covers a range of machines, including static machines (transformers) and rotating machines (DC machines), addressing fundamental concepts and testing methods. The latest revision aligns with curriculum updates. The manual includes exercises on the characteristics of Electrical Machines, focusing on teaching the performance attributes of Transformers and DC Machines. It serves as a detailed record of experiment-related work. The record is designed to be thorough enough for individuals with a similar technical background to replicate the experiment and data by following the laboratory notebook. The authors express gratitude to all department staff members for their valuable suggestions and contributions. Dr. N. ShanmugasundaramDr. K. SushitaDr. S. Vijayaraj

The issues arising from coal washery operations, particularly concerning the air environment, demand a systematic examination through a suitable computer algorithm. This algorithm should be developed based on mathematical models to quantify the impact on the air environment system. Consequently, this study aims to design and implement a computer algorithm, utilizing an appropriate contaminant transport model, to predict environmental parameters in and around coal washery complexes. The study identifies significant sources within coal washery operations and examines the pollution scenario of various industrial complexes, as well as the environmental status of nearby rivers, streams, and townships. The developed computer algorithm for predicting the dispersion of air pollutants serves as a versatile tool to address environmental issues related to air pollution. It can be considered a universal model that, with the identification of air pollution sources and estimation of their emission rates using suitable statistical models, can be applied to predict air pollution for various industries.

Solid waste management has become a global public concern. According to the World Bank in 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day. With rapid population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73% from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tonnes in 2050 while compared to those in developed nations, residents in developing countries especially the urban poor, are more severely impacted by unsustainably managed waste. This assertion is true for a developing country like Ghana and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality.

The work presents a supervised and distributed approach based on holonic architecture, called SUDIHA, for dynamic scheduling of CPPS. This approach integrates three holons: the product holon, the resource holon and the order holon. The product holon provides global supervision, while the resource holon offers dynamic local control. The idea is to adjust the level of autonomy of the local holons according to the level of authority of the global holons to achieve a delicate balance and ensure the stability of the manufacturing system.In a second step, we developed the DT-SUDIHA architecture, using the Digital Twin concept. DTs are virtual representations of the real system that enable bidirectional interaction with their physical counterparts. This helps resolve the complexity and increase the flexibility of production systems. A case study is carried out in a flexible workshop to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. The results show that the SUDIHA architecture, combined with the use of digital twins, enables robust and flexible dynamic planning, capable of handling disturbances.

25 invenzioni accidentali che - per errore - hanno cambiato il mondo.Molte delle invenzioni che utilizziamo nella nostra vita quotidiana nascono da momenti inaspettati in cui scienziati, ingegneri e inventori si sono imbattuti in soluzioni brillanti mentre perseguivano altri obiettivi. Dalla creazione della Penicillina alla scoperta dei raggi X, dalle microonde alle mongolfiere, il nostro mondo è pieno di storie affascinanti di incidenti felici che hanno rivoluzionato il nostro modo di vivere.Questo libro rivela 25 storie uniche di come l'imprevisto, l'errore e la curiosità abbiano dato vita a tecnologie e prodotti che hanno cambiato il corso della storia. Storie stimolanti che celebrano la creatività umana e ci ricordano che a volte è proprio attraverso i tentativi e gli errori che finiamo per trovare le soluzioni più brillanti. Scoprite come il caso possa combinarsi con la creatività. Benvenuti nel mondo delle "Invenzioni Accidentali".

25 inventions accidentelles qui, par erreur, ont changé le mondeLa plupart des inventions que nous utilisons dans notre vie quotidienne trouvent leur origine dans des moments inattendus où des scientifiques, des ingénieurs et des inventeurs sont tombés sur des solutions brillantes alors qu'ils poursuivaient d'autres objectifs.De la création de la pénicilline à la découverte des rayons X, des micro-ondes aux montgolfières, notre monde regorge d'histoires fascinantes d'accidents heureux qui ont révolutionné notre mode de vie.Embarquez pour un voyage dans le monde incroyable des inventions accidentelles. Ce livre révèle 25 histoires uniques sur la façon dont l'inattendu, les erreurs et la curiosité ont conduit à des technologies et des produits qui ont changé le cours de l'histoire. Ces histoires inspirantes célèbrent la créativité humaine et nous rappellent que c'est parfois en tâtonnant que l'on finit par trouver les solutions les plus brillantes.Découvrez comment le hasard peut se conjuguer avec la créativité. Bienvenue dans le monde des "inventions accidentelles".

25 Accidental Inventions that - by Mistake - Changed the World! Many of the inventions we use in our everyday lives originate from unexpected moments, when scientists, engineers and inventors stumbled upon brilliant solutions while pursuing other goals.From the creation of Penicillin to the discovery of X-rays, and from Microwaves to Hot Air Balloons, our world is full of fascinating stories of happy accidents that revolutionized the way we live. This book will reveal 25 unique stories of how unforeseen circumstances, error and curiosity gave rise to technologies and products that changed the course of history. Inspiring stories that celebrate human creativity and remind us that sometimes it is through trial and error that we end up finding the most brilliant solutions.Discover how chance can combine with creativity - Get this amazing Gift for a Curious Mind.

25 inventos accidentales que, por error, cambiaron el mundo.Muchos de los inventos que utilizamos en nuestra vida cotidiana tienen su origen en momentos inesperados en los que científicos, ingenieros e inventores tropezaron con soluciones brillantes mientras perseguían otros objetivos.Desde la creación de la penicilina hasta el descubrimiento de los rayos X, pasando por los microondas y los globos aerostáticos, nuestro mundo está lleno de historias fascinantes de accidentes felices que han revolucionado nuestra forma de vivir. Embárquese en un viaje por el increíble mundo de los inventos accidentales. Este libro le descubrirá 25 historias únicas de cómo lo inesperado, los errores y la curiosidad dieron lugar a tecnologías y productos que cambiaron el curso de la historia. Estas inspiradoras historias celebran la creatividad humana y nos recuerdan que a veces es mediante el ensayo y el error como acabamos encontrando las soluciones más brillantes.Descubra cómo el azar puede combinarse con la creatividad. Bienvenido al mundo de los "Inventos accidentales"