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Esta obra invita al lector a explorar y adentrarse en una serie de análisis y relaciones curiosas que las ciencias pueden aportar a la hora de estudiar la saga Canción de Hielo y Fuego de G. R. R. Martin -más conocida por el nombre Juego de Tronos (Game of Thrones)-. Esta propuesta pone de manifiesto la certeza sobre la posibilidad de revisar, comparar y diferenciar temáticas actuales con la épica del medioevo, así como personajes, aspectos...
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A Look at Life in the Year 2060
"The End of the Rainbow" details the scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to take humanity to a new age of abundance and happiness. Homes made of glass. Solar plants in space. Congestion-proof highways. A cure for aging. Control of the weather. A 32-hour work week. These are some of the fantastic things we could see in the next 40 years.
This book offers a refreshing break from the doom and gloom that...
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This authoritative compilation of formulas and tables simplifies the design of inductors for electrical engineers. It features a single simple formula for virtually every type of inductor, together with tables from which essential numerical factors may be interpolated. Although compiled in the 1940s, before calculators and computers, this book provides fundamental equations that professionals and practitioners can use to produce algorithms for computer...
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El 30 de enero de 2009 se puso la primera piedra del llamado, en ese entonces, Edificio de Investigación, Posgrado y Tutorías del Centro Universitario de Lagos; sin embargo, durante el proceso de construcción, muchas hipótesis se tejieron en torno a su función, desde ser una nueva facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Guadalajara, hasta una sede de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Últimos días.
Hoy en día, rebautizaron como Edificio de...
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¡La ciencia se va de campamento! ¿Y qué puede aportarles a los amantes de la vida al aire libre? Aunque esos dos mundos parezcan incompatibles, todo tiene su costado científico: desde el armado de la mochila y la distribución de los objetos para que las caminatas no resulten agotadoras, hasta el modo de obtener agua de las plantas o determinar qué insectos o malezas son comestibles (y hasta beneficiosos). Así, para disfrutar al máximo de la...
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En la actualidad el uso de calentadores solares de agua es una solució,n econó,mica, ya que no genera gastos durante el tiempo que los utilizamos y solo presenta costos de instalació,n. Este libro te brindará, las herramientas y pasos necesarios para que elabores tu propio calentador solar y seas parte de una "solució,n verde".
7) Criptografía
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Un escriba y un mensaje alterado en la tumba de Khnumhotep representan el inicio de la historia de la criptografía en el año 1900 a.
Caorillas del Nilo. Muchos personajes famosos han empleado la criptografía para enviar y recibir sus mensajes secretos. En este libro se describen métodos, técnicas y pasajes sin los cuales la historia de la humanidad sería diferente.
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Most useful for graduate students in engineering and finance who have a basic knowledge of probability theory, this volume is designed to give a concise understanding of martingales, stochastic integrals, and estimation. It emphasizes applications. Many theorems feature heuristic proofs; others include rigorous proofs to reinforce physical understanding. Numerous end-of-chapter problems enhance the book's practical value. After introducing the basic...
10) Life on Europa
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The first chapter describes Miller-Urey experiment, Oparin and Haldane Theory, Reddi experiment, fossils evidence of life, and RNA World hypothesis. The second chapter describes various biological macromolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The third chapter planets and their composition. The fourth chapter describes life on Europa.
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Scientific American's daily Sixty-Second Science podcast was such an unexpected success, with millions of downloads, that a spin-off site was created around the concept of bite-sized science. This new series of books will tackle the biggest topics in science by breaking them up into quick and easy two- to four-page spreads. Topics in each book will take the light and accessible tone of the 60-Second Science podcasts and blog. INSTANT EGGHEAD PHYSICS...
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"Multiverse: Parallel Dimensions" invites readers on an enthralling journey through the cosmos, where the profound discoveries of scientific visionaries come to life. From the pioneers who challenged geocentric beliefs to the groundbreaking theories of Einstein and the enigmatic realms of black holes, this book weaves a captivating narrative that spans centuries of cosmic exploration.Delving into the mysteries of X-ray vision, the expanding universe...
13) Estufa solar
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Una de las formas de cocción de alimentos que puede ayudar a minimizar la utilización de fuentes no renovables de energía es el uso de estufas solares. Este libro te mostrará una forma sencilla de fabricar tu propia estufa solar y así comenzar a beneficiarte de la energía del Sol.
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A whirlwind romp through everyday science, perfect for fans of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know and Netflix's Explained.
In this quirky and endlessly surprising book, scientist and award-winning YouTuber Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water,) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Come along for the ride of a lifetime!
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Star Trek was right - there is only one final frontier, and that is space...
Human beings are natural explorers, and nowhere is this frontier spirit stronger than in the United States of America. It almost defines the character of the US. But the Earth is running out of frontiers fast.
In Brian Clegg's The Final Frontier we discover the massive challenges that face explorers, both human and robotic, to uncover the current and future technologies...
17) Destilador solar
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En todo el mundo existe una gran demanda de agua potable y, de la cantidad total de agua disponible, solo 2.5% es agua dulce. En este libro practicars la construccin de un destilador solar con el cual obtendrs agua potable del agua salada.
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Este libro es el resultado de actividades de docencia e investigación de los autores en el campo de topografía y responde a una estructura didáctica que reúne los conceptos teóricos y prácticos de topografía, la descripción y el desarrollo de los métodos para la ejecución de levantamientos topográficos y sus aplicaciones y especificaciones. La organización del texto se compone de 16 capítulos que abordan temáticas como los conceptos...
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This book develops methods of computing astronomical phenomena from basic ideas. The position of a celestial body is defined by a vector, with components referred to a system of coordinate axes. The relations between various systems in regular use by astronomers are described. In cases where two systems differ in spatial orientation, they are related by a rotation matrix. These matrices are discussed in considerable detail in the mathematical notes....
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Clear, lively style covers all basics of theory and application, including mathematical models, elementary concepts of graph theory, transportation problems, connection problems, party problems, diagraphs and mathematical models, games and puzzles, graphs and social psychology, planar graphs and coloring problems, and graphs and other mathematics.
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