Sherlock Holmes confronts bizarre cases of foul play and the seemingly supernatural in an entertaining introduction to the intriguing concepts of modern physics that shows how such concepts hold the clues to improbable crimes.

The Strange Case Of Mrs. Hudson's Cat: And Other Science Mysteries Solved By Sherlock Holmes (Helix Book)

Literature & Fiction

BRUCE, Colin

United States

Basic Books

Schrödinger's Rabbits: The Many Worlds of Quantum

For the better part of a century, attempts to explain what was really going on in the quantum world seemed doomed to failure. But recent technological advances have made the question both practical and urgent. A brilliantly imaginative group of physicists at Oxford University have risen to the challenge. This is their story. At long last, there is a sensible way to think about quantum mechanics. The new view abolishes the need to believe in randomness, long-range spooky forces, or conscious observers with mysterious powers to collapse cats into a state of life or death. But the new understanding comes at a price: we must accept that we live in a multiverse wherein countless versions of reality unfold side-by-side. The philosophical and personal consequences of this are awe-inspiring. The new interpretation has allowed imaginative physicists to conceive of wonderful new technologies: measuring devices that effectively share information between worlds and computers that can borrow the power of other worlds to perform calculations. Step by step, the problems initially associated with the original many-worlds formulation have been addressed and answered so that a clear but startling new picture has emerged. Just as Copenhagen was the centre of quantum discussion a lifetime ago, so Oxford has been the epicenter of the modern debate, with such figures as Roger Penrose and Anton Zeilinger fighting for single-world views, and David Deutsch, Lev Vaidman and a host of others for many-worlds. An independent physicist living in Oxford, Bruce has had a ringside seat to the debate. In his capable hands, we understand why the initially fantastic sounding many-worlds view is not only a useful way to look at things, but logically compelling. Parallel worlds are as real as the distant galaxies detected by the Hubble Space Telescope, even though the evidence for their existence may consist only of a few photons. Table of Contents <ul>
<li>Front Matter</li>
<li>1 A Magical Universe</li>
<li>2 Clinging to the Classical</li>
<li>3 Collapse by Inference</li>
<li>4 A Horror Story Writ Large</li>
<li>5 The Old Testament</li>
<li>6 Let's All Move into Hilbert Space</li>
<li>7 Pick Your Own Universe</li>
<li>8 A Desirable Locality</li>
<li>9 Introducing Many-Worlds</li>
<li>10 Harnessing Many-Worlds 1: Impossible Measurements</li>
<li>11 Harnessing Many-Worlds 2: Impossible Computers</li>
<li>12 Many-Worlds Heroes and Dragons</li>
<li>13 The Terror of Many-Worlds</li>
<li>14 The Classical Warrior: Roger Penrose</li>
<li>15 The New Age Warrior: Anton Zeilinger</li>
<li>16 Proving and Improving Many-Worlds</li>
<li>Appendix: The Principal Puzzles of Quantum</li>
<li>Notes</li>
<li>Index</li>
</ul>

Science & Math

History & Philosophy

Joseph Henry Press

Physics

In this marvelous book, the reader is introduced to the bizarre concepts of modern physics as the only way to solve a casebook of otherwise impossibly paradoxical crimes. Murder on a royal train. Divers dead of heatstroke at the bottom of an icy sea. An epidemic of insanity among the world's top scientists. This is the story of the great paradigm shifts of science, told as never before: in Sherlock Holmes adventures set amid the grandeur and squalor of Victorian London. Holmes, Watson, and other beloved characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle are challenged by mysteries, each of which hinges on a scientific paradox or principle. Colin Bruce has recreated the atmosphere of the original Sherlock Holmes stories to give a truly compulsive read. You won't even realize you've learned something until it's too late!

The Einstein Paradox: And Other Science Mysteries Solved By Sherlock Holmes

In Conned Again, Watson!, Colin Bruce re-creates the atmosphere of the original Sherlock Holmes stories to shed light on an enduring truth: Our reliance on common sense-and ignorance of mathematics-often gets us into trouble. In these cautionary tales of greedy gamblers, reckless businessmen, and ruthless con men, Sherlock Holmes uses his deep understanding of probability, statistics, decision theory, and game theory to solve crimes and protect the innocent. But it's not just the characters in these well-crafted stories that are deceived by statistics or fall prey to gambling fallacies. We all suffer from the results of poor decisions. In this illuminating collection, Bruce entertains while teaching us to avoid similar blunders. From "The Execution of Andrews" to "The Case of the Gambling Nobleman," there has never been a more exciting way to learn when to take a calculated risk-and how to spot a scam.

Conned Again, Watson! Cautionary Tales of Logic, Math, and Probability

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Identifies and lists current market values for eighteenth-century coins from every nation of the world, in a richly illustrated volume that features eighteen thousand black-and-white photographs and helpful grading information. Original. 10,000 first printing.

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800

History

Michael, Thomas

Cuhaj, George

World

Krause Pubns Inc

Whether you're new to gold coin collecting, or a seasoned collector thrilled to have an updated gold coins price guide, you'll find that the identifying details and thoroughly analyzed and up-to-date values in this book answer all your gold coin questions. Packed with 300,000 coin values and 15,000+ full-size photos of the most popular gold coins of the last 200 years, this book helps you track the increased value of your coins easily and accurately. This ideal collector and investor referenced also features:
<ul>
<li> Easy to read precious metals valuation charts to help you stay on top of a rapidly changing market</li>
<li> Essential expert advice to help you make smart collecting decisions</li>
<li> Detailed descriptions for easy identification</li>
<li> Pricing from leading world coin experts</li>
</ul>

Standard Catalog of Modern World Gold Coins, 1801-Present

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Krause+publications

Features coins of the world from 1901 to 2000, including collector coins, sets, trial strikes, Pieforts, patterns and token issues.

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000, 2009

Cuhaj, George S.

Paradoja de Einstein y Otros Misterios de la Cienc

Granica

Novas Aventuras Científicas de Sherlock Holmes (Portuguese Edition)

Zahar

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