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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

249 reviews
Simon Singh

Anchor, 2000

Excellent!!!
If you have never read a Simon Singh book, it's time to begin now! While most Singh books can seem a bit boring when you read the synopsis (can a book about codes really be interesting??), this is not the case. He has a wonderfull way of explaining complicated things in an understandable way. I will also highly recommend "Fermat's enigma" and "Big bang".

Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe (P.S.)

69 reviews
Simon Singh

Harper Perennial, 2005

fascinating
Akin to the Edison/Tesla fued over DC vs AC current for power distribution, this book describes in detail the two biggest waring factions in cosmology - Steady State theorists vs Big Bang theorists. Singh presents all the researchers and their discoveries over the ages that have led the majority of scientists and cosmologists to accept that the Big Bang happened. This is one of the best ...

South India (Regional Guide)

6 reviews
Sarina Singh, Rafael Wlodarski, ...

Lonely Planet, 2007

Another strong title from Lonely Planet
I ventured to South India, Bombay and Goa, last January, and this book never left my side. As a first-time visitor to the country, I was nervous at first, but the information found in this book helped me to prepare adequately for the trip and navigate my way through this often confusing (but always amazing) country. The guide caters to travelers on a variety of budgets, and offers tips for ...

Fermat's Last Theorem

2 reviews
Simon Singh

Fourth Estate, 2002

This is a brilliant book; Hard to put down
It is hard to say enough good things about it. There are very few mathematicians that are interested in making math accesible to the general public and even fewer that are able to make it interesting and light to read. This author is one that is able to do both. (It's probably true that this book will only appeal to people who are analytical by nature, but have not gone through all the coursework ...

India (Country Guide)

56 reviews
Sarina Singh, Joe Bindloss, ...

Lonely Planet, 2007

Reliable - as always.
I like Lonely Planet Guides - having enhanced holidays in places from Myanmar to Maine using them. The LP India is particularly useful for independent travellers.

E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation

4 reviews
David Bodanis

Walker & Company, 2005

Good Book, Good TV show.
I first heard of this book from the TV show of the same name. The show, presented on PBS by Nova on October 11, 2005 was one of the highlights of the year so far. Asuming that the book would be better than the show I immediately went out and bought it. I was not disappointed. The show was great. The book is great. The show brings out the essense of the book in an extremely easy way. The book ...

Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine
Simon Singh, Edzard Ernst

W. W. Norton, 2008

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 and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. In this groundbreaking analysis, over thirty of the most popular ...

The Science Book

1 review

WN, 2006

The Science BOok is great for homeschooling multiple children!
I got this book to supplement our Homeschool supplies. It is great for teaching children of multiple ages because each page covers a compelte topic. It starts at the begining of time and goes chronologically through the eras of science. Each "lesson" talks about the scientist with a little bit of surrounding history as well as the scientific information, which helps to merge history with ...

Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem

240 reviews
SIMON SINGH

Anchor, 1998

Epic Tale of Mathematical Mt. Everest
If you don't think math can be sexy and exciting, then you ought to give Singh's book a read. By the time Pierre de Fermat - sometime civil servant and occasional brilliant mathematician - left this earth, he'd left an indelible mark on the 17th century. His work with Pascal on "laws of chance" (considered by some an oxymoron) was groundbreaking and enduring, as was his contribution to ...

The Code Book

3 reviews
Simon Singh

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2003

Reveals the science of cryptography
Intended for an audience of young adults, Simon Singh's The Code Book will appeal to many an adult reader as it reveals the science of cryptography - the encoding and decoding of private information. The history spans centuries and ranges from an early Enigma machine to email communications and Internet privacy. The Code Book is recommended as an intriguing and informative survey.

The Code Book

1 review
Simon Singh

Fourth Estate, 2000

One Of The Best I've Read!
Frankly speaking, I got interested in cryptography after reading "The Da Vinci Code"; and so I "set upon" a task to master as much of Cryptography as possible. I was seaching for cyptography books on Amazon.com and none of the books seemed to suite me. Some of them were either too complex for an amateur or too costly for a student like me, until I came across this masterpiece. Although the cover ...

Redefining Sovereignty in International Economic Law (Studies in International Trade Law)

Hart Pub, 2008

The concept of state sovereignty is increasingly challenged by a proliferation of international economic instruments and major international economic institutions. States from both the south and north are re-examining and debating the extent to which they

Fermat's Last Theorem
Simon Singh

Fourth Estate, 1998

The Science of Secrecy

1 review
Simon Singh

Fourth Estate, 2000

An enjoyable introduction to cryptography
This book is a companion to a series that the author created for the BBC. Even not having seen the series, this book provides an engaging and informative introduction to cryptography. The history of the competing sciences of cryptography and cryptanalysis are described from their origins through the present day. The work of the British code breakers of Bletchley Park, and their role in ...

The Science Book: 250 Milestones in the History of Science

1 review

Cassell, 2001

The Breadth and Beauty of Science
This heavy coffee-table book describes 250 scientific and mathematical advances, one per double-page spread. Arranged in chronological order, each advance includes who discovered it, the year of discovery, and an easy to understand (well, as far as possible, some advances are just more complicated than others) description. Almost all entries consist of one page of text with a facing page of a ...

Los códigos secretos

2 reviews
Simon Singh

Debate, 2000

UN libro para disfrutar
De verdad si tienes inquietud por la técnica, la ciencia, la historia y quieres un libro para disfrutar aprendiendo, de forma amena y que te de pena que se acabe, este es el tuyo. Pero además tranquilo que cuando le acabes si quieres seguir disfrutando no tienes mas que leer "el enigma de Fermat", maravilla de libro, del mismo autor, los dos libros para leerles una vez al año, sin duda. Leelos, ...

Lonely Planet India (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))
Sarina Singh, Joe Bindloss, ...

Geoplaneta, 2006

Fermat's Last Theorem: The Story of a Riddle That Confounded the World's Greatest Minds for 358 Years

6 reviews
Simon Singh

4th Estate, Limited, 1998

A Very Nice Non-Mathematical Introduction
For all the mathematical colleagues, this book has a minimum amount of notation, maybe little more than you can find in Treasure Island. It is a nice readable book, though, if you read it curled up on your couch with a cup of tea at hand, and nothing on mind. If you are not a math or science major, you would ask me: why should I read this book? I would answer: because math appeals to a large ...

The Code Book: How to Make It, Break It, Hack It, Crack It

6 reviews
Simon Singh

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2002

Delightful
The Code Book is a delightful treatment of the subject of cryptography. It is a nice combination of history, science, warfare and politics. The author uses interesting historical events as background to narrate the different phases of what might be called the mainstream developments of cryptography and cryptanalysis. It is a captivating presentation. The book started off with the story of Queen ...

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