Jacob Schwartz (604 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. First formulated in the early years of the 20th century, Einstein's theories of relativity overturned long-held concepts of space and time. They provided a radically new way of looking at the physical world and explanations for many questions unanswered by classical physics. Unfortunately, many laypeople consider relativity so abstruse and complicated that they despair of ever understanding it. In reality, the ideas, although profound, are quite simple.That simplicity is strikingly illuminated in this delightfully nontechnical book, which explains relativity in a straightforward, carefully illustrated manner the intelligent layperson can understand. A little high-school geometry will enable the reader to follow the discussion. Moreover, the book includes more than 60 drawings to illustrate concepts more clearly than verbal explanations could ever do.Beginning with the questions What is Time? and What is Space? the author gradually introduces concepts from ordinary geometry needed to follow the development of Einstein's ideas. Having grasped this foundation, the reader is prepared to understand the specific nature and ramifications of relativity theory. To further increase comprehension, the book is planned so that the text and illustrations face each other on a two-page spread, making it easy for the reader to refer from the text to the illustrations.Clear, engrossing and well-balanced, this remarkably accessible treatment offers an ideal introduction to one of the most important physical theories of the 20th century. It can be read with profit by high-school and college students, teachers, scientists, or any reader fascinated by Einstein's epoch-making theories and their far-reaching implications.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First formulated in the early years of the 20th century, Einstein's theories of relativity overturned long-held concepts of space and time. They provided a radically new way of looking at the physical world and explanations for many questions unanswered by classical physics. Unfortunately, many laypeople consider relativity so abstruse and complicated that they despair of ever understanding it. In reality, the ideas, although profound, are quite simple.That simplicity is strikingly illuminated in this delightfully nontechnical book, which explains relativity in a straightforward, carefully illustrated manner the intelligent layperson can understand. A little high-school geometry will enable the reader to follow the discussion. Moreover, the book includes more than 60 drawings to illustrate concepts more clearly than verbal explanations could ever do.Beginning with the questions What is Time? and What is Space? the author gradually introduces concepts from ordinary geometry needed to follow the development of Einstein's ideas. Having grasped this foundation, the reader is prepared to understand the specific nature and ramifications of relativity theory. To further increase comprehension, the book is planned so that the text and illustrations face each other on a two-page spread, making it easy for the reader to refer from the text to the illustrations.Clear, engrossing and well-balanced, this remarkably accessible treatment offers an ideal introduction to one of the most important physical theories of the 20th century. It can be read with profit by high-school and college students, teachers, scientists, or any reader fascinated by Einstein's epoch-making theories and their far-reaching implications.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Unmarked text. Stains along top and bottom outside edge of pages. Boards protected by a plastic sleeve torn in multiple places. Lh.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Traces d'humidité sur les premières et dernières pages. Couverture différente. Edition 1961. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Former library book. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Traces of humidity on the first and last pages. Different cover. Edition 1961. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good+ condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good condition.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: As New. Used softcover like new. No spine creases, breaks, writing, highlighting or underlining. Clean, sharp serviceable copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Trade paperback in very good + condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Limits of Artificial Intelligence. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Finding Effective 'force-targets' for Two-dimensional Multifinger Frictional Grips. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Identification of Partially Obscured Objects in two Dimensions by Matching of Noisy 'characteristic Curves, '. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. On the Case of the Piano Movers' Problems: V. The Case of a rod Moving in Three-dimensional Space Amidst Polyhedral Obstacles. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Motion Planning and Related Geometric Algorithms in Robotics. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. clean, sturdy, and unmarked - rw.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book is clean and tight without inside markings. This volume of essays is dedicated by Rodef Shalom Congregation to its distinguished Rabbi, Dr. Solomon B. Freehof, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, August 8, 1962.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hard Cover. Hardback Good complete solid reading copy., No DJ spine a bit loose. paint on spine.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.