Professionals & Academics: Biographies & Memoirs

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Albert Einstein: Image and Impact
- American Institute of Physics , 2004
His theories and philosophy rose above a turbulent life. The story, checked for accuracy by leading historians, will interest all readers. Enhanced with striking pictures, voice clips, and essays, this is a one-stop source for Einstein information.
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Heisenberg: Uncertainty
by David C. Cassidy - American Institute of Physics , 2002
The "uncertainty principle" is explained with text, pictures and voice clips. Heisenberg's leading biographer tells the full story of this eventful life, including the physicist's controversial role in Nazi Germany's nuclear program.
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Men of Wealth
by John T. Flynn - Ludwig von Mises Institute , 2007
First-class business history, the story of great fortunes made by the most notable men of wealth in history: Jacob Fugger, John Law, Nathan Rothschild, Thomas Gresham, Robert Owen, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan and J.D. Rockefeller.
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Michelangelo
by Romain Rolland - Duffield & Company , 1915
The life of Michelangelo offers a striking example of the influence that a great man can have on his time. Michelangelo burst like a thunder-storm into the heavy, overcharged sky of Florence. He captured painting, sculpture, architecture and poetry.
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Robert Fulton: Engineer and Artist
by H. W. Dickinson - Bell & Cockburn , 1913
The author brings to light a mass of documentary matter relative to Robert Fulton, and presents the facts about him in an entirely new light. The interesting but little known episode of his career as an artist is for the first time fully dealt with.
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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
by Charles Darwin - W. W. Norton & Company , 1993
This book represents Darwin's own recollections of the development of his scientific theory of organic evolution. The text, edited by his son Francis, offers insights into the personal life and scientific research of this famous geobiologist.
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The Smell Of Kerosene: A Test Pilot's Odyssey
by Donald L. Mallick - University Press of the Pacific , 2005
The book tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Mallick gives the reader fascinating first-hand descriptions of his carrier operations and his research flying career.
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The Story of Euclid
by W. B. Frankland - George Newnes , 1902
Euclid was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "Father of Geometry". His Elements is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematics until the early 20th century.
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Zeppelin: The Story of a Great Achievement
by Harry Vissering , 1922
This book recounts the life and work of Count Zeppelin. In addition to descriptive text, the book includes nearly 100 rare photographs and line drawings detailing the history, construction and operation of these remarkable craft.
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