If you are interested in physics and want to know how inventions have changed our lives, then here are few books that you ought to go through
Ever wondered how science impacts our daily livesIJ learn about physics and physicists and how their inventions have transformed our lives. Then, a fictional journey of a teen girl to Pangea for a new future after the end of World War III. And a guide on how to plan your life post-retirement. There’s assorted fare on the IANS bookshelf this weekend.
Read on!
1. Book: 10 Physicists who transformed our understanding of Reality; Authors: Rhodri Evans and Brian Clegg; Publisher: Robinson. Highlighting the importance of physics and its practical applications that have transformed our lives, the book explores about the extraordinary contribution of 10 physicists to human knowledge, some household names and others not so well-known. Science writers Rhodri Evans and Brian Clegg present a chronological list of those considered the 10 top-most significant physicists - Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Maxwell, Marie Curie, Rutherford, Einstein, Bohr, Dirac and Feynman - to trace and explain the most significant advances in physics over more than 400 years.
2. Book: Pangea; Author: Talaiya Safdar: Publisher: Penguin. The book, written by Talaiya Safdar takes us to the world of Suni, the 17-year-old protagonist who is about to begin a perfect life on Pangea, a new world which follows the principle of true harmony after the catastrophic World War III. But her world turns upside down when her memories return and she discovers that what she has known about herself is fake and joins a ragtag group of rebels. The book unfolds her struggles to find out who she really is.
3. Book: Reboot Reinvent Rewire, Author: Ashutosh Garg. Ever thought what to do in life after retirementIJ Playing with grandchildren, watching television or lazily lying at home is what most retired people do. However, instead of wasting time by gazing at the stars, retired people can utilize their ample time to plan things for a better future. Ashutosh Garg's book is a well-written guide for those who have already retired or are on the verge of retirement. Retirement can become an individual's best years if planned well ahead.
4. Book: Chance; Author: Edited by Michael Brooks; Publisher: Profile Books. Ever wondered what it takes to make a perfect bet or what leads towards a sexual attractionIJ Science has all the answers. After the bestselling work Nothing, this book again brings together some of the New Scientists’ sharpest minds. The book provides fascinating details into luck, randomness, risk and probability. The book explains the secrets behind coincidences or the science of random number generation.