In The Accidental Universe, physicist and novelist Alan Lightman explores the emotional and philosophical questions raised by discoveries in science, focusing most intently on the human condition and the needs of humankind.
The definitive scientific icon of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein is remember for one equation, E=mc , and the image of a white-haired, pipe-smoking professor who didn t wear socks.
Here are the stories of the ten most popular equations of all time as voted for by readers of Physics World, including - accessibly described here for the first time - the favourite equation of all, Euler's equation.
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Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions Develop independent learning and research skills Provide the content for generating individual revision notes
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Providing guidance that helps students practice and troubleshoot their exam technique, these books send them into their exam with the confidence to aim for the best grades.
Exam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.
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Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions Develop independent learning and research skills Provide the content for generating individual revision notes
Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher grades.
Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions Develop independent learning and research skills Provide the content for generating individual revision notes
Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions Develop independent learning and research skills Provide the content for generating individual revision notes
Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher grades.
Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher grades.
Exam Board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.
Exam Board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.
Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016With My Revision Notes: AQA A Level Physics you can:- Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teacher and examiner Keith Gibbs- Apply biological terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner- Test understanding with questions throughout the book- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education website
Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your students' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision Notes.
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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 13+Subject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Autumn 2018This book contains answers to all exercises featured in the accompanying textbook Science for Common Entrance: Physics, which covers every Level 1 and 2 topic in the ISEB 13+ Physics Common Entrance exam syllabus.
Exam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2016Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.
Exam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.
Exam Board: OCRLevel: A-LevelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2016With My Revision Notes: OCR A Level Biology A you can:- Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teacher and examiner Frank Sochacki- Apply biological terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner- Test understanding with questions throughout the book- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education website
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