winkless laurie sticky the secret science of surfaces
Winkless Laurie Sticky. The Secret Science of Surfaces
At the scale of atoms and molecules, things quite often like to stick together. But these tiny interactions don't just matter at the nanoscale; taken together, they produce some important larger-scale forces – friction, for example. This force keeps our cars on the road, trains on the tracks and our feet on the ground; similarly, anything moving through water or air encounters drag, a force caused by the viscous nature of fluids. In other words, there's a lot of stickiness going on, all the time. But what do we actually know about the physics of stickiness? What's really going on? How has nature evolved to make use of it, and what technological advances has it enabled the human race to create? In Sticky, physicist Laurie Winkless brings the amazing world of surface science to the popular science market for the fist time. Using her characteristic fun and relaxed tone, she introduces readers to the glues, adhesives and textures that rule and improve stickiness to give plants and animals an advantage, as well as uncovering the physics behind our sense of touch. Sticky also shows how our understanding of slipperiness opened the door to high-speed flight and space travel, and asks why friction and other surface interactions can cause machinery to literally grind to a halt. This is fundamentally a materials science book, but it touches on topics as broad as medicine, robotics and geology. And, as we'll discover, there are still many great mysteries. By exploring the tiniest of interactions, Laurie Winkless shows how civilisation owes a great deal to our knowledge of the science of stickiness.
3769 Руб.
Winkless Laurie Sticky. The Secret Science of Surfaces
You are surrounded by stickiness. With every step you take, air molecules cling to you and slow you down; the effect is harder to ignore in water. When you hit the road, whether powered by pedal or engine, you rely on grip to keep you safe. The Post-it note and glue in your desk drawer. The non-stick pan on your stove. The fingerprints linked to your identity. The rumbling of the Earth deep beneath your feet, and the ice that transforms waterways each winter. All of these things are controlled by tiny forces that operate on and between surfaces, with friction playing the leading role. In Sticky, Laurie Winkless explores some of the ways that friction shapes both the manufactured and natural worlds, and describes how our understanding of surface science has given us an ability to manipulate stickiness, down to the level of a single atom. But this apparent success doesn't tell the whole story. Each time humanity has pushed the boundaries of science and engineering, we've discovered that friction still has a few surprises up its sleeve. So do we really understand this force? Can we say with certainty that we know how a gecko climbs, what's behind our sense of touch, or why golf balls, boats and aircraft move as they do? Join Laurie as she seeks out the answers from experts scattered across the globe, uncovering a stack of scientific mysteries along the way.
3967 Руб.
Roberts Dashe The Bigwoof Conspiracy
When twelve-year-old, UFO-obsessed, Lucy Sladan sneaks out in the middle of a thunderstorm to investigate the unexplained disappearances in her hometown of Sticky Pines, she finds more than she bargained for: a huge hairy creature, a thirteen-year-old stranger named Milo Fisher and a deep-rooted secret. Together, Lucy and Milo become entwined in a mystery that threatens to engulf the whole town of Sticky Pines and its weird and wonderful residents. Sticky Pines: The Bigwoof Conspiracy is the debut novel for children by the talented Dashe Roberts.
1402 Руб.
Winkless L. Science and the City: The Mechanics Behind the Metropolis
Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work?Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas - from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light - but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving.Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban pioneers from history, along with today's experts in everything from roads to time, and you will uncover the vital role science has played in shaping the city around you. But more than that, by exploring cutting-edge research from labs across the world, you'll build your own vision of the megacity of tomorrow, based on science fact rather than science fiction. . .
1477 Руб.
Winkless L. Science and the City: The Mechanics Behind the Metropolis
Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work?Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas - from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light - but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving.Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban pioneers from history, along with today's experts in everything from roads to time, and you will uncover the vital role science has played in shaping the city around you. But more than that, by exploring cutting-edge research from labs across the world, you'll build your own vision of the megacity of tomorrow, based on science fact rather than science fiction. . .
1477 Руб.
Bostik Sticky Tape 24 mm x 50 Metre Roll
Tired of getting disappointed every time you buy an adhesive? Worry no more! The Bostik Sticky Tape 24 mm x 50 Metre Roll has to the rescue! The clear adhesive tape by Bostik is unlike other adhesive tapes. This tape is not long and wide enough, but also does not lose its adhesiveness easily. Unlike other tapes, you can rest assured that this tape will not disappoint! The Bostik tape is clear and strong enough to hold lightweight objects in place, and this makes it the perfect choice to wrap gifts and pack small packages. Give your gifts a neat and clean look: The tape is made of high-quality clear cellophane, it is ideal to be used for gift packs and gift wrappers. The transparency of the tape ensures it remains invisible regardless of the surface it is stuck on. When packing gifts or other packages that require a clean and neat look, it is important to use only this kind of sticky tapes that transparent. And the clear sticky tape by Bostik is perfect choice when it comes to sticky tape. Using this tape to wrap gifts will ensure the tape; which keeps the gift wrapper together, is not even visible on the surface of the wrapper. Ideal to put off posters and reminders on the wall: If you are someone that likes to put up posters or written reminders on walls and other surfaces of your choice, the best kind of adhesive is the clear sticky tape by Bostik. This is the right choice for several reasons. The first and foremost being the fact that it leaves no residue behind when taken off the surface. And it also does no damage to the surface when removed. It also holds paper perfectly in place due to the strong adhesive on the tape. Get the Bostik tape right away to make your life so much easier! (1) Clear and sticky adhesive tape. (2) Comes in a length of 50 metres and has a width of 24 mm. (3) Ideal to be used for packaging small and lightweight packages and wrapping gifts. (4) Easy application and removal. (5) Leaves no residue behind. (6) Can be used on a variety of surfaces like paper and gift wrappers.
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Derrick Stivie, Mills Andrea, Morgan Ben 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts
Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand. - Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information. - Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind weird and wonderful facts. This book of gross, mind-blowing facts will make the ideal gift for kids who love all things weird and wonderful - especially slime and goo! With endlessly interesting information and incredible visuals, 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts is the perfect way to entertain and amuse your friends, family, and yourself. In fact, you'll never look at poo, goop, and gunk in the same way again!
2757 Руб.
Inagaki Riichiro Dr. Stone. Volume 19
Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone... One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim-until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science! Hoping to capture Dr. Xeno, the Kingdom Science is hard at work formulating strategies. Meanwhile, the enemy is working on a secret weapon of their own! The impending science battle will be a heart-pounding fight for supremacy on land, sea, and air!
1576 Руб.
Wells Herbert George Time Machine (+ CD + App)
The Time Traveller visits the year 802,701. The people seem to live peacefully with nothing to do but eat fruit, gather flowers and play. But what is the hidden secret of this world? What happens on the darkest night? In one of the greatest science fiction novels, H.G. Wells explores the future of the human race.
2368 Руб.
Woolley Benjamin The Queen's Conjuror. The Life and Magic of Dr. Dee
A spellbinding portrait of Queen Elizabeth's conjuror - the great philosopher, scientist and magician, Dr John Dee (1527-1608) and a history of Renaissance science that could well be the next 'Longitude'. John Dee was one of the most influential philosophers of the Elizabethan Age. A close confidant of Queen Elizabeth, he helped to introduce mathematics to England, promoted the idea of maths as the basis of science, anticipated the invention of the telescope, charted the New World, and created one of the most magnificent libraries in Europe. At the height of his fame, Dee was poised to become one of the greats of the Renaissance. Yet he died in poverty and obscurity - his crime was to dabble in magic. Based on Dee's secret diaries which record in fine detail his experiments with the occult, Woolley's bestselling book is a rich brew of Elizabethan court intrigue, science, intellectual exploration, discovery and misfortune. And it tells the story of one man's epic but very personal struggle to come to terms with the fundamental dichotomy of the scientific age at the point it arose: the choice between ancient wisdom and modern science as the path to truth.
1968 Руб.
Inagaki Riichiro Dr. Stone. Volume 25
Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone... One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim-until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science! Hoping to get a lock on Why-Man's position, the Kingdom of Science builds an imaging satellite. Despite repeated failures launching their rocket, Senku and Xeno are determined to make it succeed! Meanwhile, Chrome and Suika are hard at work on their secret project to ensure the safe return of everyone on the moon mission.
1576 Руб.
Gray Liam Slimed
When fourth-graders Billy Hamilton and Sam Baptiste make a batch of super-secret slime for the upcoming America's Got Science auditions, everything goes horribly awry. Now they must find a way to stop their amateur science experiment from taking over all the adults in town and turning everyone into mindless "slimebies".
1382 Руб.
King SJ The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano
Buckle up for an explosive adventure! Discover the dramatic power of an erupting volcano in this action-packed sixth instalment of DK's new educational fiction series! Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is enjoyable! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This edge-of-your-seat science book for kids is packed with: - Fun facts and illustrations about the Earth's tectonic plates - Simple and engaging explanations on how volcanoes are formed - Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions - Information that support's STEM curriculum In this fun, fact-filled children's science book, we join volcanoes expert Cheng on an exciting mission to Mount Yasur on the island of Vanuatu. Joined by biology expert Leah, the team are beyond excited to witness a real-life volcanic eruption. But soon, excitement turns to worry when they realise that people are in danger. Working together swiftly and heroically, they must stage a rescue mission. Children will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! It's the perfect gift for children aged 7-9 who love all things geology. Packed with lots of information on volcanoes, this epic adventure book gives them a thrilling introduction to earth science. Each book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers' latest fictional mission.
1398 Руб.
Lee Laurie Summer
How do you remember the summers of your childhood? For Laurie Lee they were flower-crested, heady, endless days. Here is an evocation of summer like no other - a remote valley filled with the scent of hay, jazzing wasps, blackberries plucked and gobbled, and games played until the last drop of dusk. Lee's joyful and stirring writing captures the very essence of England's golden season. Selected from the book Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
1042 Руб.
Zero In Ultra Power Fly Catcher Sticky Sheer Roll Extra Large
If you are on the lookout for an efficient method to make your indoor spaces free of flies, Zero In Ultra Power Extra Large Sticky Fly Roll is your go to! This tool is designed based on a simple concept, wherein you stick the sticky fly roll sheet provided on surfaces that feature a heavy foot fall of flies, insects and other similar organisms. The sheet is coated with an aggressive adhesive at both sides, which ensures that any fly that comes in contact with the surface of the sheet is entrapped within it. The entrapped fly will eventually die, as its movement is efficiently limited. With this, you have an innovative fly killing method, that is free of poisons, toxins, smells and other harmful chemicals. It is ideal for spaces with kids and pets, as it does not infuse the surroundings with any toxic substances, whilst also ensuring that the entrapped flies are out of their reach. This sticky fly roll sheet is a very economical option, as the sheet features a dimension of 22 x 27.5 x 18 cm, which is sufficient to cover a massive area of 50,000 square centimetres. The adhesives are specially formulated and is made of premium quality, which ensures that it will not dry off, even when it is in constant contact with air. The powerful adhesive will not leave behind any kind of grease or stain onto your surfaces, and would efficiently stick on to most indoor textures. All you have to do is stick the sheet and wait for it to get filled with flies and insects. Remove the sheet and apply a new one in its place for further entrapments. Patterns To Attract Flies: The attracting surface of the fly trap sticky roll is embossed with red lines and images of flies, which acts as a bait and attract more flies towards its surface, thereby eliminating optimum number of flies! .(1)Innovative sheets to eliminate flies and insects from indoor spaces.(2)The adhesive sheets stick onto any surface, and entraps flies that land on its surface.(3)Coated on both sides with an aggressive adhesive, to increase efficiency.(3)Features red lines and fly patterns to attract more flies.(4)Poison and fume free mechanism..
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Thompson Tade, Newman Emma, Meloy Paul Creatures. The Legacy of Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein is the first to unlock the key to life, but not the last. Over two centuries of relentless advancement, five more minds find the secret, and five more creatures are made. Five more stories end in tragedy. From the stinking streets of 1850s London to the sun-drenched hysteria of a modern cruise liner, amidst passion, jealousy, art, obsession, desperation and war, Creatures is a hidden history of a forbidden science.
2198 Руб.