search for books and compare prices
James S. Trefil has written 22 work(s)
Search for other authors with the same name
displaying 1 to 22 | at end
show results in order: alphabetically | oldest to newest | newest to oldest
Cover for 9780395877401 Cover for 9780395655979 Cover for 9780395728628 Cover for 9780195090468 Cover for 9780309082617 Cover for 9780080181042 Cover for 9780486474373 Cover for 9780684171715 Cover for 9780020967705 Cover for 9780486438139 Cover for 9780740736520 Cover for 9780618226474 Cover for 9780792274919 Cover for 9780792274902 Cover for 9780471691785 Cover for 9780471751816 Cover for 9780256119367 Cover for 9780471351528 Cover for 9780020259206 Cover for 9780486445649 Cover for 9780394548432 Cover for 9781426217050 Cover for 9780684178691 Cover for 9780020967804
cover image for 9780395877401
Offers a look at the most pressing questions in science today, including the likelihood of extraterrestrial intelligence and of a medicinal cure for tumors

Paperback:

9780395877401 | Mariner Books, November 14, 1997, cover price $21.95 | About this edition: Offers a look at the most pressing questions in science today, including the likelihood of extraterrestrial intelligence and of a medicinal cure for tumors

Prebinding:

9781417629527 | Turtleback Books, November 1, 1997, cover price $26.95 | About this edition: Offers a look at the most pressing questions in science today, including the likelihood of extraterrestrial intelligence and of a medicinal cure for tumors

cover image for 9780395655979
An updated edition of the compendium defining the core of knowledge that all literate Americans should understand features hundreds of illustrations, maps, and photographs and encompasses a new multicultural focus and recent world events. 100,000 first printing.

Hardcover:

9780395655979 | 2nd/rev&up edition (Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1993), cover price $30.00 | also contains Wormwood - Gentleman Corpse: The First Few Pints | About this edition: Defines the people, places, sayings, and ideas representing essential information for literate Americans

cover image for 9780395728628
A physicist and science commentator for National Public Radio offers an entertaining, highly accessible look at the most pressing questions in science today, including the likelihood of extra-terrestrial intelligence and of a medicinal cure for tumors.

Hardcover:

9780395728628 | Houghton Mifflin, October 1, 1996, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Offers a look at the most pressing questions in science today including the likelihood of extraterrestrial intelligence and of a medicinal cure for tumors

Presents nearly one thousand entries and 750 illustrations on science and technology, with bibliographies after each entry and sidebars containing relevant facts.
By Paul Ceruzzi (contributor), Harold Morowitz (contributor) and James S. Trefil (editor)

Hardcover:

9780415937245 | Routledge, September 1, 2001, cover price $110.00 | About this edition: Presents nearly one thousand entries and 750 illustrations on science and technology, with bibliographies after each entry and sidebars containing relevant facts.

cover image for 9780195090468
Looks at the development of the human embryo to determine at what point it acquires the unique qualities that set it apart from other living things

Hardcover:

9780195079272 | Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, October 1, 1992, cover price $74.00 | About this edition: Looks at the development of the human embryo to determine at what point it acquires the unique qualities that set it apart from other living things

Paperback:

9780195090468 | Reissue edition (Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, August 1, 1994), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Looks at the development of the human embryo to determine at what point it acquires the unique qualities that set it apart from other living things

Looks at the development of the human embryo to determine at what point it acquires the unique qualities that set it apart from other living things

Prebinding:

9780785769996 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $18.75 | About this edition: Looks at the development of the human embryo to determine at what point it acquires the unique qualities that set it apart from other living things

cover image for 9780486474373
Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics. Vivid examples illuminate this interesting, informative survey as it ranges from classical physics and geophysical topics, from the rings of Saturn and the rotation of the galaxy to underground nuclear tests. 1975 edition.

Hardcover:

9780080181042 | Pergamon Pr, August 1, 1975, cover price $44.00 | About this edition: Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics.

Paperback:

9780486474373 | Dover Pubns, April 21, 2010, cover price $14.95

cover image for 9780684171715
Discusses the creation of a possible space colony, on the basis of current technology, and examines techniques, materials, material transportation, building processes, and life in such a colony

School and Library:

9780684171715 | Atheneum, December 1, 1981, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Discusses technological and human aspects of the colonization of space as it may be experienced by future generations.

cover image for 9780486438139
An introduction to the physics of the universe discusses the Big Bang theory and traces the development of the universe from before the moment of creation to the present

Paperback:

9780486438139 | Dover Pubns, October 26, 2004, cover price $11.95
9780020967705 | Macmillan Pub Co, October 1, 1984, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: An introduction to the physics of the universe discusses the Big Bang theory and traces the development of the universe from before the moment of creation to the present

cover image for 9780618226474
An updated edition of the compendium defining the core of knowledge that all literate Americans should understand features hundreds of illustrations, maps, and photographs and encompasses a new multicultural focus and recent world events, technological advances, literature, and politics. 75,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780618226474 | Rev upd edition (Houghton Mifflin, October 3, 2002), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Provides information on ideas concerning people, places, ideas, and events currently under discussion, including gene therapy, NAFTA, pheromones, and Kwanzaa.

cover image for 9780792274919
Spectacular images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Voyager, Pathfinder, and other space missions are enhanced with the vivid writing of award-winning science writer James Trefil in this fetching celebration of humankind's universe. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780792274919 | Natl Geographic Society, September 1, 1999, cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Text and images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Voyager, Pathfinder, and other space missions celebrate the universe as humankind knows it.

cover image for 9780792274902
Text and images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Voyager, Pathfinder, and other space missions celebrate the universe as humankind knows it. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780792274902 | Natl Geographic Society, July 1, 1999, cover price $20.01 | About this edition: Text and images from the Hubble Space Telescope, Voyager, Pathfinder, and other space missions celebrate the universe as humankind knows it.

An introduction to physics and such concepts as the scientific method, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, the Newtonian world, and the theory of relativity is presented in a format that views the science in relation to the development of Western civilization

Hardcover:

9780080198637 | Pergamon Pr, February 1, 1979, cover price $22.00 | About this edition: An introduction to physics and such concepts as the scientific method, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, the Newtonian world, and the theory of relativity is presented in a format that views the science in relation to the development of Western civilization

cover image for 9780471751816
Written by authors who have vast experience in communicating science to general audiences, Physics Matters conveys the principles of physics in a manner that is understandable to non-majors. In a prose style that is clear, engaging, and contemporary, it pays particular attention to the relevance of physics in comprehending our modern technological society and the issues created by those technologies. It offers a broad, relatively non-mathematical, and highly readable survey of all the standard topics in physics. Before you buy, make sure you are getting the best value and all the learning tools you’ll need to succeed in your course. If your professor requires eGrade Plus, you can purchase it now at no additional cost! With this special eGrade Plus package you get the new text—no highlighting, no missing pages, no food stains—an activity book with class activities, self study and homework assignments, as well as a registration code to eGrade Plus, a suite of effective learning tools to help you get a better grade. eGrade Plus gives you: A complete online version of the textbook Video experiments Student web projects Self assessment tests Homework questions with links to the relevant section of the online book eGrade Plus is a powerful online tool that provides students with an integrated suite of teaching and learning resources and an online version of the text in one easy-to-use website.

Hardcover:

9780471751816 | John Wiley & Son Ltd, September 14, 2005, cover price $928.05
9780471691785 | John Wiley & Son Ltd, April 15, 2004, cover price $768.75 | About this edition: Written by authors who have vast experience in communicating science to general audiences, Physics Matters conveys the principles of physics in a manner that is understandable to non-majors.
9780134635972, titled "Information Mechanics: Transformation of Information in Management Command Control and Communications" | Ellis Horwood Ltd, October 1, 1988, cover price $50.50 | also contains Information Mechanics: Transformation of Information in Management Command Control and Communications

Paperback:

9780256119367, titled "Essentials of Accounting for Governmental and Not-For-Profit Organizations" | 3rd edition (Richard d Irwin, January 1, 1993), cover price $43.95 | also contains Essentials of Accounting for Governmental and Not-For-Profit Organizations

Pick up any newspaper and there are articles that relate to science (genetic engineering, cancer research, etc.). This book takes an integrated approach to science to educate readers so they understand the issues and can participate in the debates that will only grow over time. Provides readers with a sound overview of the principles of sciences required to make decisions related to issues such as healthcare, technology, the environment, alternative energy sources, nutrition and medical research. Also examines the social or philosophical issues related to science, such as nuclear waste disposal, the human genome project, and priorities in medical research. It will also have increased coverage of biotechnology and biological examples will be added when relevant. This edition features relevant web sites behind each chapter and all new science news articles to keep current.

Paperback:

9780470146484, titled "The Sciences: An Integrated Approach" | John Wiley & Son Ltd, April 2, 2007, cover price $244.95
9780471351528, titled "Sciences: An Integrated Approach" | John Wiley & Sons Inc, June 1, 1999, cover price $90.90 | also contains Best Friends | About this edition: Pick up any newspaper and there are articles that relate to science (genetic engineering, cancer research, etc.

cover image for 9780486445649
The author takes the elements of the seashore environment as his text as he explains such phenomena as waves, tides, and the formation of the planets

Paperback:

9780486445649 | Dover Pubns, August 26, 2005, cover price $11.95
9780020259206 | Collier Books, April 1, 1987, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: The author takes the elements of the seashore environment as his text as he explains such phenomena as waves, tides, and the formation of the planets

cover image for 9780394548432
Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astronomers of the future

Hardcover:

9780394548432 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, October 1, 1986, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astronomers of the future

cover image for 9780684178691
Examines twelve carefully chosen questions to clarify modern physicists' view of the world, from cosmos to subatomic particles, and to show how every natural phenomenon can be explained in terms of one or more general principles

Hardcover:

9780684178691 | Scribner, April 1, 1983, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Examines twelve carefully chosen questions to clarify modern physicists' view of the world, from cosmos to subatomic particles, and to show how every natural phenomenon can be explained in terms of one or more general principles

cover image for 9780020967804
Examines twelve carefully chosen questions to clarify modern physicists' view of the world, from cosmos to subatomic particles, and to show how every natural phenomenon can be explained in terms of one or more general principles

Paperback:

9780020967804 | Macmillan Pub Co, March 1, 1985, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Examines twelve carefully chosen questions to clarify modern physicists' view of the world, from cosmos to subatomic particles, and to show how every natural phenomenon can be explained in terms of one or more general principles

displaying 1 to 22 | at end