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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton's discovery and descriptions of the laws of gravity in the 1600s revolutionized the world of science instantly. But this was not Newton's only achievement. He also made groundbreaking advances with theories on light, motion, and astronomy. Knighted and hailed as the greatest scientist of all time, Newton's work remains vital and profound even today.
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64 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1991
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About the author
Michael White
46 books138 followersMichael White was a British writer who was based in Perth, Australia. He studied at King's College London (1977–1982) and was a chemistry lecturer at d'Overbroeck's College, Oxford (1984–1991).
He was a science editor of British GQ, a columnist for the Sunday Express in London and, 'in a previous incarnation', he was a member of Colour Me Pop. Colour Me Pop featured on the "Europe in the Year Zero" EP in 1982 with Yazoo and Sudeten Creche and he was then a member of the group The Thompson Twins (1982). He moved to Australia in 2002 and was made an Honorary Research Fellow at Curtin University in 2005.
He was the author of thirty-five books: these include Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science; Leonardo: The First Scientist; Tolkien: A Biography; and C. S. Lewis: The Boy Who Chronicled Narnia. His first novel Equinox – thriller, an occult mystery reached the Top Ten in the bestseller list in the UK and has been translated into 35 languages. His non-fiction production included the biography Galileo: Antichrist. Novels following Equinox include The Medici Secret, The Borgia Ring and The Art of Murder.
White wrote under two further names, Tom West and Sam Fisher. He used the latter pseudonym to publish the E-Force trilogy, State of Emergency, Aftershock, and Nano.
A further novel by White, The Venetian Detective, features characters including Galileo and Elizabeth.
White wrote a biography of Isaac Newton, The Last Sorcerer. He was both short-listed and long-listed for the Aventis prize. Rivals was short-listed in 2002, and The Fruits of War long-listed in 2006. He was also nominated for the Ned Kelly Prize for First Novel (for Equinox in 2007).
He was a science editor of British GQ, a columnist for the Sunday Express in London and, 'in a previous incarnation', he was a member of Colour Me Pop. Colour Me Pop featured on the "Europe in the Year Zero" EP in 1982 with Yazoo and Sudeten Creche and he was then a member of the group The Thompson Twins (1982). He moved to Australia in 2002 and was made an Honorary Research Fellow at Curtin University in 2005.
He was the author of thirty-five books: these include Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science; Leonardo: The First Scientist; Tolkien: A Biography; and C. S. Lewis: The Boy Who Chronicled Narnia. His first novel Equinox – thriller, an occult mystery reached the Top Ten in the bestseller list in the UK and has been translated into 35 languages. His non-fiction production included the biography Galileo: Antichrist. Novels following Equinox include The Medici Secret, The Borgia Ring and The Art of Murder.
White wrote under two further names, Tom West and Sam Fisher. He used the latter pseudonym to publish the E-Force trilogy, State of Emergency, Aftershock, and Nano.
A further novel by White, The Venetian Detective, features characters including Galileo and Elizabeth.
White wrote a biography of Isaac Newton, The Last Sorcerer. He was both short-listed and long-listed for the Aventis prize. Rivals was short-listed in 2002, and The Fruits of War long-listed in 2006. He was also nominated for the Ned Kelly Prize for First Novel (for Equinox in 2007).
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November 27, 2022
Like other books in this series, this gives a nice glimpse into the life of Isaac Newton. This little book is filled with lot of pictures and good explanations.
May 9, 2024
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en hzo spendeer je jaren lang om een prisma te bestuderen die je op een kermis kocht??
= een licht straal raakt de prisma💎 daaruit verschijnt een spectrum🌈 en doe dr een prisma achter
dan heb je weer een wit straal of behoud je een kleur bv rood licht en doe dr een prisma achter dan blijft het licht rood
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galileo galilei invented de telescoop in 1608 avec 2 lenzen aan beide uiteinde vn buis
-voorwerplens:licht in buis brengen
-ooglens:buigt het licht vn verre vw->vergroot
en Newton een krachtigere(spiegeltelescoop) in 1670 ma dies te ingewikkeld
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NEWTONS WETTEN VAN DE BEWEGING
1.Elk lichaam waarp geen uitwendige krachten inwerken->rusttoestand/eenparige beweging langs rechte lijn
2.Waneer een kracht inwerkt op een lichaam,verandering in hvlheid beweging evenredig aan de kracht en de veranderingen van de kracht.
3.elke werking->even grote tegenwerking.
NEWTONS WETTEN VAN ZWAARTEKRACHT
1.lichamen in heelal trekken elkaar aan met kracht, ER aan product van hun massa's & OE met kwadraat van afstand.
ja joh................................................
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ma da was echt sgattig hij stoeltjes,bedjes en buggy's maakten vr de baby popjes vn de meisjes tn hij in basisschool was en dn de feit da hij zwak was en geen vrienden had en alle jongens hem pestte ma dn op een random weekday de grootse pestkop in elkaar sloeg n dn respect kreeg bahahah
en hzo spendeer je jaren lang om een prisma te bestuderen die je op een kermis kocht??
= een licht straal raakt de prisma💎 daaruit verschijnt een spectrum🌈 en doe dr een prisma achter
dan heb je weer een wit straal of behoud je een kleur bv rood licht en doe dr een prisma achter dan blijft het licht rood
🔭🌌🌠🪐✨
galileo galilei invented de telescoop in 1608 avec 2 lenzen aan beide uiteinde vn buis
-voorwerplens:licht in buis brengen
-ooglens:buigt het licht vn verre vw->vergroot
en Newton een krachtigere(spiegeltelescoop) in 1670 ma dies te ingewikkeld
|=> 2📚(Principia en Optics)
NEWTONS WETTEN VAN DE BEWEGING
1.Elk lichaam waarp geen uitwendige krachten inwerken->rusttoestand/eenparige beweging langs rechte lijn
2.Waneer een kracht inwerkt op een lichaam,verandering in hvlheid beweging evenredig aan de kracht en de veranderingen van de kracht.
3.elke werking->even grote tegenwerking.
NEWTONS WETTEN VAN ZWAARTEKRACHT
1.lichamen in heelal trekken elkaar aan met kracht, ER aan product van hun massa's & OE met kwadraat van afstand.
ja joh................................................
November 22, 2016
november;Issac Newton;Michal white
Issac Newton was a philosipher, astronomer, physist, scientist, and mathemation. Issac Newton was most famouse for his invention of gravity. He was born on January 4th 1643. He was born in woolsthorpe, England. He invented calculus and we still use it today. He lived untill 1727.
The main idea is to teach kids to stand up for themseves. People have tried to take the Issac Newtons credit but, he wouldn't let them. He stood up for him self and endend up getting the credit he deserved. He didn't try to steel other peoples credit either. That would make him just as mean as the other people.
Issac Newton was a philosipher, astronomer, physist, scientist, and mathemation. Issac Newton was most famouse for his invention of gravity. He was born on January 4th 1643. He was born in woolsthorpe, England. He invented calculus and we still use it today. He lived untill 1727.
The main idea is to teach kids to stand up for themseves. People have tried to take the Issac Newtons credit but, he wouldn't let them. He stood up for him self and endend up getting the credit he deserved. He didn't try to steel other peoples credit either. That would make him just as mean as the other people.
March 8, 2011
I hope this is the right book - Issac Newton - The Last Sorcerer. Really intriguing read!
November 14, 2021
This book serves its purpose as a short glimpse into the genius of Issac Newton. Punctuated with images and side notes, it is entertaining as it is informative.
While students of science and engineering will be familiar with most of the things written in the book, one could still find some facts about his life surprising. For example, I had no clue that Newton served as the Warden (and later Master) of the Royal Mint and was an important figure in British politics at the time. His long standing feud with Robert Hooke, obsession with getting self portraits and experiments with alchemy are elements that add colour to the amazing personality of the Issac Newton we all know about.
The book doesn't deep dive into details and is a short read. It also reinforces the myth of the apple falling on his head, which I view as lazy, inspired research. Only read the book if you want a summarised version of his Wikipedia page.
While students of science and engineering will be familiar with most of the things written in the book, one could still find some facts about his life surprising. For example, I had no clue that Newton served as the Warden (and later Master) of the Royal Mint and was an important figure in British politics at the time. His long standing feud with Robert Hooke, obsession with getting self portraits and experiments with alchemy are elements that add colour to the amazing personality of the Issac Newton we all know about.
The book doesn't deep dive into details and is a short read. It also reinforces the myth of the apple falling on his head, which I view as lazy, inspired research. Only read the book if you want a summarised version of his Wikipedia page.
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May 16, 2022I think this book taught a lot in detail about Isaac Newton' childhood and his struggles, but he was able to never stop chasing his dreams. This book proves if you try hard enough, even if people doubt you, you can reach your goals.
August 5, 2018
It is an amazing book
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December 26, 2019amazing
November 11, 2014
ISAAC NEWTON
GIANTS OF SCIENCE/GIGANTES DE LA SCIENCIA
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Since there is not (yet) as much demand for Spanish titles as for English ones, Spanish titles are still much more difficult to find and expensive to buy. Therefore, even though I fail to understand why this book needs to be bilingual, I was happy to find something in Spanish...
However, my happiness ended quickly.
Normally I would list some of the problems with the title (and in instances of a better-rated book, discuss the positives). In this case, I plan to build my concerns around the bold/italicized statements.
Children are not stupid.
There is a huge difference between simplifying the message/content and simplifying language for younger readers. Often, the content is unnecessarily simplified with the language.
The truth is paramount.
As just one example: Did an apple literally fall on Newton's head? No one knows. So this should not be presented as fact. (As a side note, why call him a young man and then show an artist's rendering of what appears to be a middle-age man?)
Broad, hyperbolic statements are dangerous.
This is my number one problem with this book. I am actually being kind and assuming that the statements are intended as exaggerations and/or hyperboles, not gross false statements. Here are a few examples:
--Page 7:
English: "...he had studied the work of every famous mathematician in the world."
Spanish: "...había estudiado los trabajos de todos los matemáticos del mundo."
The English is hyperbole at best, and the Spanish, for lack of a single word, is flat-out false. All the mathematicians in the world?
--Page 21:
English: (Header) "The First Real Scientist"
Spanish: (Encabezamiento) "El primer científico verdadero"
The first real scientist? SERIOUSLY? Um, how about false!
Tell a linear story.
The book skips around in time, which is confusing to most readers (regardless of age). My suggestion would be to write in a linear fashion and then have a section near the end that talks about how Newton's discoveries and inventions are applied in modern times.
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