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Teletransporte, máquinas del tiempo, campos de fuerza y naves intergalácticas: ¿materia de ciencia ficción o tecnologías potencialmente disponibles en el futuro? Inspirado por los mundos fantásticos de H.G. Wells, Star Trek o La guerra de las galaxias, el prestigioso físico teórico y divulgador Michio Kaku lanza una mirada inteligente, seria y a menudo sorprendente a lo que nuestra actual comprensión de las leyes del universo nos permite vislumbrar en el futuro.

What if the most world-changing discoveries in history began with a single, daring experiment? Inside Explosive Chemists, the latest volume in the Famous in STEM series, you’ll meet the brilliant, rebellious, and often tragic figures who shaped the modern world through chemistry. These are not dry textbook entries, but gripping human stories of genius, obsession, sacrifice, and discovery. Discover the chemists who changed everything: • Alfred Nobel — invented dynamite, then created the world’s most famous prize to redeem his legacy • Rosalind Franklin — took the photograph that ...

Discover the Language of Emotions "101 Emotions Explained" is a guide designed to help you understand the rich and complex world of feelings. This book offers a space for reflection and learning about how emotions influence our interactions and perceptions. Insights, Not Instructions Emotions are uniquely personal, shaped by our cultures, social environments, and individual experiences. Here, you’ll find insights to start conversations and inspire self-exploration, not hard-and-fast rules. Enhance Your Emotional Understanding The goal is to enrich your understanding of yourself and others...

A woman supervises the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge because the men in charge can’t. A rocket scientist designs a machine powerful enough to carry humans to the Moon. An ironworker builds a tower in Paris that the whole city hates, until it becomes the most visited monument on Earth. Inside Extraordinary Engineers, the latest volume in the bestselling Famous in STEM series, you’ll meet the builders, inventors, and visionaries who turned impossible ideas into the structures, machines, and systems that define the modern world. Discover the engineers who built the future: • ...

Inside 'The Greatest Physicists', groundbreaking ideas meet human curiosity. This volume profiles the life and work of outstanding individuals such as Isaac Newton, whose laws of motion and gravitation laid the foundation of classical physics; Albert Einstein, who redefined our understanding of space and time with his theory of relativity; or Marie Curie, the pioneer in radioactivity. Experience the thrill of discovery as these trailblazers and many more defy boundaries, reshaping our understanding of the universe. Uncover how James Clerk Maxwell formulated the theory of electromagnetic ...

El Mando Orientado a Misión es una filosofía de la organización que, una vez implantada, y por mor de la costumbre, termina deviniendo en su cultura. Tiene su origen en el Auftragstaktik prusiano, que fue la solución adoptada por el margraviato tras las debacles de Jena y Auerstädt durante las guerras napoleónicas; y ha sido la clave de los éxitos de los ejércitos alemanes desde entonces. Israelíes, británicos y americanos han tratado de adaptar el concepto a sus propias necesidades, dando origen a lo que se conoce como Mission Command. Por esa vía se incorporó a la doctrina de ...

A doctor begs his colleagues to wash their hands. They laugh at him. Thousands of mothers keep dying. A scientist leaves a petri dish uncovered by accident and discovers the drug that will save more lives than any other in history. A surgeon opens a man’s chest and holds his beating heart. Inside Medical Pioneers, the latest volume in the bestselling Famous in STEM series, you’ll meet the extraordinary doctors, surgeons, and healers who transformed medicine from guesswork into science and the dramatic, often heartbreaking stories behind their breakthroughs. Discover the healers who ...

A monk counts peas in a monastery garden and discovers the secret code of heredity. A woman watches chimpanzees for sixty years and redefines what it means to be human. A twelve-year-old girl digs a sea dragon out of a cliff and launches a scientific revolution. Inside Brilliant Biologists, the latest volume in the bestselling Famous in STEM series, you’ll meet the extraordinary naturalists, geneticists, and ecologists who revealed how life on Earth actually works, and the remarkable lives they lived in the process. Discover the scientists who decoded life itself: • Charles Darwin — ...

Famous in STEM: Mathematical Masterminds' unlocks the world of mathematics through the eyes of its most brilliant thinkers. Inside, readers will find succinct biographies of legendary mathematicians, uncovering their groundbreaking achievements and the stories behind them. From Euler's Identity to Gauss' normal distributions, each page is a tribute to the innovators who've shaped our understanding of the universe. Perfect for students, educators, or anyone intrigued by the power of numbers, this collection might just leave you pondering: what else awaits discovery in the boundless realm of ...

Inside 'Famous in STEM: Tech Titans of Silicon Valley,' revolutionary innovations meet audacious ambitions. This volume traces the journeys of extraordinary entrepreneurs and engineers who transformed Silicon Valley into a global hub of technology. Experience the visionary spirit of figures like Steve Jobs, whose passion and design genius molded Apple; or Bill Gates, the relentless mind behind Microsoft's software revolution; or the brilliant inventor Steve Wozniak, who co-founded Apple and designed its earliest computers. Learn about the captivating stories behind monumental advancements. ...

Feeling a bit lost while hunting for the perfect career? Overwhelmed by the sheer number of job options available? Or perhaps you're thinking about a career change, but don't know where to start? Don't stress – this all-in-one guide is here to steer you in the right direction! Dive into this comprehensive career guide and discover: • A Peek at 200 Unique Careers: Venture into a wide range of career paths, from classic professions like medicine and law to cutting-edge industries such as renewable energy and artificial intelligence. • Detailed Descriptions: Get a vivid image of each ...

¿Te imaginas poder viajar en el tiempo a la época y lugar que tú elijas? Eso es lo que le ocurre a Manuel en Historias de la Historia. La Antigua Roma, Egipto, la Edad Media o la Alemania nazi son algunos de los destinos que nuestro protagonista decide visitar en pos de desmentir a los...

La homeopatía es la reina de las pseudociencias: magia en estado puro. Creer en ella es como creer que el Sol gira alrededor de la Tierra. Que este timo se venda en las farmacias y sea administrada por médicos colegiados en pleno siglo XXI es realmente un escándalo. Más aún, según el autor...

Dicen que, al mal tiempo, buena cara. He aquí un compendio de anécdotas ingeniosas e incluso divertidas en tiempos de la malaria...

Inconformistas, irreverentes, creativos, autodidactas, expertos digitales, defensores del medio ambiente y de la vida saludable... Estos son algunos de los calificativos que podrían definir a las llamadas generaciones Y y Z. Desapegados de lo tradicional, han decidido reinventar un modelo de...

Dicen que, al mal tiempo, buena cara. He aquí un compendio de anécdotas ingeniosas e incluso divertidas en tiempos de la peste negra...

¿Te imaginas poder viajar en el tiempo a la época y lugar que tú elijas? Eso es lo que le ocurre a Manuel en Historias de la Historia. La Antigua Roma, Egipto, la Edad Media o la Alemania nazi son algunos de los destinos que nuestro protagonista decide visitar en pos de desmentir a los...

Inconformistas, irreverentes, creativos, autodidactas, expertos digitales, defensores del medio ambiente y de la vida saludable... Estos son algunos de los calificativos que podrían definir a las llamadas generaciones Y y Z. Desapegados de lo tradicional, han decidido reinventar un modelo de...

¿Te imaginas poder viajar en el tiempo a la época y lugar que tú elijas? Eso es lo que le ocurre a Manuel en Historias de la Historia. La Antigua Roma, Egipto, la Edad Media o la Alemania nazi son algunos de los destinos que nuestro protagonista decide visitar en pos de desmentir a los...

¿Te imaginas poder viajar en el tiempo a la época y lugar que tú elijas? Eso es lo que le ocurre a Manuel en Historias de la Historia. La Antigua Roma, Egipto, la Edad Media o la Alemania nazi son algunos de los destinos que nuestro protagonista decide visitar en pos de desmentir a los...