James S. Walker Bücher

„(...) halten den Leser bei der Stange. In didaktischer Hinsicht ist das Buch streng konsequent (...).“ „Die reichhaltigen Illustrationen sind wissenschaftlich wie künstlerisch hervorragend. Die Ausstattung des Buches ist auch in anderer Hinsicht sehr gut, die Übersetzung aus dem Amerikanischen sachkundig. Zusammenfassend: Tiplers “Physik„ ist ein ausgezeichnetes, zeitgemäßes, trotz seiner über 1500 Seiten kurzweiliges Lehrbuch der Physik. Studierende und Liebhaber der Physik werden ihre Freude daran haben.“ PHYSIKALISCHEN BLÄTTER

Offering a comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics, this textbook effectively combines qualitative and quantitative methods, presenting diverse global examples. It systematically explores essential topics such as language and power, dialects, and multilingualism, gradually increasing in complexity to build student confidence. Each chapter concludes with exercises, project suggestions, and recommended readings, making it suitable for undergraduates, graduates, and anyone interested in the field, without requiring prior knowledge of linguistics.

A novel about the great Austrian composer Franz Lehar and Adolf Hitler

Designed specifically for algebra-based introductory physics courses, this book provides a comprehensive approach to understanding fundamental physics concepts. It emphasizes problem-solving techniques and real-world applications, making complex theories accessible to students. The content is structured to support learners in grasping essential principles through clear explanations, examples, and practice problems, fostering a solid foundation in physics.

When Horla's best friend Carar moves to another town, she wishes for a new friend, one that comes from a parallel world to Ivarnio, a parallel world where she becomes invisible and has special powers... A parallel world called Earth.

Another whodunnit in the series of Lady Tremayne diaries.The year is 1654.When an anonymous young woman is found hanged from a tree, Lady Jane Tremayne believes she’s been murdered and is determined to investigate the crime. The trail she follows proves to be a perilous one, leading to her being kidnapped and taken abroad, where she expects to be sold as a slave to Corsairs. Avoiding this fate, she returns to England only to find that the man she has married in secret faces a charge of treason and that fresh dangers await not only her but also her best friend, Olivia Courtney. Saving Olivia and her husband becomes a race against time in this fast-paced and adventurous whodunnit.

This Student's Guide presents a focused and accessible introduction to the Ising model, an important theoretical model that provides a mathematical description of ferromagnetism. Designed as a supplementary resource for undergraduate and graduate students, each chapter includes a selection of exercises, with solutions provided online.