“simon singh”

Albert Einstein once said: 'The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.' Simon Singh believes geniuses like Einstein are not the only people able to grasp the physics that govern the universe. We all can. As well as explaining what the Big Bang theory actually is... More

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code... More

The extraordinary story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century. The solution of Fermat’s Last Theorem is the most important mathematical development of the 20th century.  In 1963 a schoolboy browsing in his local library stumbled across the world... More

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum CryptographyFrom the best-selling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man’s urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer encryptions.   As in Fermat’s Last Theorem, Simo... More

The truth about the potions, lotions, pills and needles, pummeling and energizing that lie beyond the realms of conventional medicine. Shether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this guide lays to rest doubts an... More

This brief history of the beginning of the universe comes from the bestselling author of "Fermat's Enigma" and "The Code Book." Black-and-white photos and illustrations.A half century ago, a shocking "Washington Post" headline claimed that the world began in five cataclysmic minutes rather than havi... More

In this groundbreaking analysis, more than 30 of the most popular alternative healing treatments--acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, chiropractic, and herbal medicines--are examined for their benefits and potential dangers. 16 illustrations.The truth about the potions, lotions, pill... More

Das "Science Book" ist die erste leicht zugAngliche und A1/4ppig illustrierte Geschichte der (Natur-)Wissenschaft. Die 250 in Text und Bild vorgestellten Meilensteine aus der Geschichte der wissenschaftlichen Entdeckungen vermitteln ein einzigartiges Panorama der Erforschung und EntschlA1/4sselung u... More