In today’s world of online maps and travel directions delivered wirelessly to hand-held devices, getting from place to place requires little thought from most of us—which is a good thing, since accurate navigation can be tricky. Get your bearings with Mark Denny—an expert at explaining scientific concepts in non-technical language—in this all-encompassing look at the history and science of navigation.
This comprehensive and authoritative dictionary provides clear definitions of units, prefixes, and styles of weights and measures within the Système International (SI), as well as traditional, and industry-specific units. It also includes general historical and scientific background, covering the development of the sequential definitions and sizing of units.
Scientific American magazine features a question and answer column, where experts break down current concerns, such as the seriousness of emerging diseases and logistics in times of crisis. With in-depth reports on controversial topics like climate change and the ramifications of fossil fuel use, the magazine never backs down from its logical, empirical approach.
