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The Isaac Newton School of Driving: Physics and Your Car

5 reviews
Barry Parker

The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003

A Century's great Inventions
Barry Parker's book The Isaac Newton School of Driving is one of the few whose underlying message transcends the scope of the subject matter. Like the tale of the sorcerer's apprentice who remembers the charm for hauling water from a nearby river into his master's bathtub, but has forgotten the magic words to timely stem the flood, so could Parker's writings be taken as the reminder of not to ...

Albert Einstein's Vision: Remarkable Discoveries That Shaped Modern Science

1 review
Barry R. Parker

Prometheus Books, 2004

Einstein in context: enjoy the ride!
One of the best books I've ever read on Einstein's theories and their implications for a wide range of ideas that continue to vex and fascinate not just scientists, but anyone interested in science. Rather than focus on his ground-breaking theories of General and Special Relativity, Parker chooses to explore Einstein's influence on such disparate concepts as cosmology, black holes, time travel, ...

Quantum Legacy: The Discovery That Changed the Universe

1 review
Barry R. Parker

Prometheus Books, 2002

Quantum Legacy by Barry Parker
I liked it. A number of the things that are described in this book happened in my life time, or somewhat before I was born. So, a lot of discoveries and advances discussed in Qunatum Legacy are meaningful to me.

Einstein's Brainchild: Relativity Made Relatively Easy!

3 reviews
Barry R. Parker

Prometheus Books, 2007

Nice book!
This book is great! It answers every question you've ever had about the universe, plus tons more. Not only does it tell you about Einstein's theories, it tells you about his life, friends, competitors, everything! I have learned so much from this book! Don't think it is written for children, because it is most certainly not. I got confused sometimes, but not too much. I recommend this to anyone ...

Science 101: Physics (Science 101)
Barry Parker

Collins, 2007

This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. The "101" in the title refers not only to an introductory course but also to the 101 key facts and topics presented in each book. These books will fill the need for popular reference on all aspects of science and technology.

Feel Great Feel Alive: Seven Steps to Superhealth and Fitness

2 reviews
Barry Parker

Stardust Press, 2007

Fantastic Health Reference
With so many health trends and new diet fads, it's sometimes hard to know what exactly to do for optimum health. This book answers those questions by covering all of the fundamentals of health including, food types, vitamins, minerals, and specific exercise regimens for optimal fitness. The author covers the nutritional significance of everything from grape seed extract to the peels on our fruits ...

Einstein: The Passions of a Scientist

6 reviews
Barry Parker

Prometheus Books, 2003

Einstein's Passions and Troublew
When most people think of Albert Einstein, they think only in terms of his older years. Parker's book takes the reader through his early years, some of which were quite stressful. Like most great musicians and artists he was quite poor when young. Also, his stubborness got him in trouble in school all the way through college. Parker's book is well written and depicts Einstein's trouble with ...

Neighborhoods and Communities
Mary A. McFarland, Walter C. Parker Barry K. Beyer Jean Craven

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Publishing, 1991

Death Rays, Jet Packs, Stunts, and Supercars: The Fantastic Physics of Film's Most Celebrated Secret Agent

3 reviews
Barry Parker

The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005

Exciting Descriptions and Simple Formulas
When I bought this book, I was expecting some brief descriptions of the various stunts, gadgets and weapons used in the James Bond movies, along with a brief scientific critique of how realistic they are (or could be) in real life. Although the book's content wasn't quite like that, I did thoroughly enjoy it. The author, who clearly appears to be an avid James Bond fan, has written a book that ...

Neyland : Life of a Stadium

3 reviews
Barry Parker, Robin Hood, ...

Parker Hood Press, 2000

A place VOL fans call home
This book is for anyone who is a BIG ORANGE FAN or has attended a game at the mecca of college football. Robin Hood captures lots of great photographs of players and fans that have put on the orange and ventured to Neyland Stadium. The only thing lacking is a soundtrack that includes the fans cheering, John Ward saying "IT'S FOOTBALL IN TENNESSEE", and, of course, The Pride of the Southland band ...

Creation: The Story Of The Origin And Evolution Of The Universe
Barry Parker

Basic Books, 2003

An accessible overview of the evolution and development of our universe--from the Big Bang to cosmic strings.

The Tennesseans: A people and their land
Barry & Alexander, Lamar Parker

Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1981

Presents many aspects of the varied land and people of Tennessee.

Einstein's Dream: The Search for a Unified Theory of the Universe

1 review
Barry Parker

Basic Books, 2001

Highly recommended
As an engineer I feel obligated to keep up to speed with things scientific, and I also have an interest in Physics. This book definitely updates modern Physics to an average reader, and has many interesting stories to supplement the material. It has just the right mix of science, history and math to keep the reader interested. I seriously recommend it to all interested in Physics.

Stairway to the Stars: The Story of the World's Largest Observatory
Barry Parker

Basic Books, 2001

The author combines "the history of Mauna Kea, the Hawaiian 13,795-foot-high site of nine telescopes, with vignettes of the astronomers who work there. . . . Stories concerning political, environmental, and scientific battles are . . . [included with] descriptions of telescope construction and use." (Choice).

Alien Life: The Search For Extraterrestrials And Beyond

3 reviews
Barry Parker

Basic Books, 2003

Easy to read, balanced and highly recommended
Alien Life is an easy-to-understand survey of alien life. It goes from the biochemical origin of life on earth to possible Mars microfossils to the Drake formula to SETI to spaceflight to other suns with some discussion (dismissive but respectful) of UFOs. Parker is a scientist (Professor of Physics and Astronomy) but can write like a journalist; so the book is authoritative yet so well ...

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