Once the province of astrologers and soothsayers, earthquake prediction has recently become an urgent pursuit of modern science. In The Jupiter Effect, two young scientists present a chilling hypothesis with astrological the forthcoming Grand Alignment of all the planets in 1982, the first such in 179 years, may well trigger a California earthquake far worse than the San Fransisco catastrophe of 1906. This new edition covers developments since the book was first published and reactions from the scientific community.

The Jupiter Effect

Science & Math

Asimov,Isaac

Gribbin, John.

Astronomy & Space Science

HarperCollins, Publishers

On The Origin Evolution Tracing Darwins

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

William Collins

The Monkey Puzzle: Reshaping the Evolutionary Tree

Evolution

McGraw=Hill

A complete description of the search for an understanding of heredity follows the growth of the science from Darwin and Watson through to today's advanced DNA and genetic engineering

In Search of the Double Helix: Quantum Physics and Life

Biological Sciences

Nearly everyone knows the names of the great scientists, but how many of us know anything about their work, let alone their private lives? In this easy-to-read series, eminent science writers John and Mary Gribbin look at the lives and work of eight major scientists; each book is accessible enough to be read for fun but informative enough to appeal to students of science. The iconic Albert Einstein emerges as a dashing ladies' man and the greatest scientist of his time; but why did Charles Darwin wait for decades before going public with his ideas on evolution? How was Marie Curie's great work shaped by her childhood experiences of oppression under the Czars? And what was Edmond Halley, of comet fame, doing as Captain of a King's Ship and later spy for the Crown? We meet a bookbinder's apprentice, an obscure monk, a Victorian gentleman--eventually famous scientists all. An introduction and afterword places each scientist's work in the context of the development of their subject, but in accordance with their true worth, not necessarily in accordance with their place in popular mythology. Engaging, stimulating, and instructive

Curie in 90 Minutes: (1867-1934) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

Gribbin, Mary

Constable & Robinson Ltd.

Nearly everyone knows the names of the great scientists, but how many of us know anything about their work, let alone their private lives? In this easy-to-read series, eminent science writers John and Mary Gribbin look at the lives and work of eight major scientists; each book is accessible enough to be read for fun but informative enough to appeal to students of science. The iconic Albert Einstein emerges as a dashing ladies' man and the greatest scientist of his time; but why did Charles Darwin wait for decades before going public with his ideas on evolution? How was Marie Curie's great work shaped by her childhood experiences of oppression under the Czars? And what was Edmond Halley, of comet fame, doing as Captain of a King's Ship and later spy for the Crown? We meet a bookbinder's apprentice, an obscure monk, a Victorian gentleman--eventually famous scientists all. An introduction and afterword places each scientist's work in the context of the development of their subject, but in accordance with their true worth, not necessarily in accordance with their place in popular mythology. Engaging, stimulating, and instructive

Newton in 90 Minutes: (1642-1727) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

Physics

In this easy-to-read series, eminent science writers John and Mary Gribbin look at the lives and work of eight major scientists. Each book is accessible enough to be read for fun but informative enough to appeal to students of science. The iconic Albert Einstein emerges as a dashing ladies' man and the greatest scientist of his time; but why did Charles Darwin wait for decades before going public with his ideas on evolution? How was Marie Curie's great work shaped by her childhood experiences of oppression under the Czars? And what was Edmond Halley, of comet fame, doing as Captain of a King's Ship and later spy for the Crown? An introduction and afterword places each scientist's work in the context of the development of their subject.

Darwin in 90 Minutes: (1809-1882) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

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Faraday in 90 Minutes: (1791-1867) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

Galileo in 90 Minutes: (1564-1642) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

Einstein in 90 Minutes: (1879-1955) (Scientists in 90 Minutes Series)

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