We’ve always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they’re worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why? The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as: Why do we meas…
The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what’s important, where it fits, and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices, and the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant to hip-hop, he …
Manusia berusaha mencari tahu asal mula dirinya dan segalanya sejak dulu. Penelitian sains telah mengungkap bahwa asal mula manusia bukan hanya dari Bumi, melainkan juga bintang-bintang dan alam semesta. Kisah asal mula kita merentang sampai awal waktu serta kelahiran ruang dan seluruh zat. Asal Mula menceritakan bagaimana terjadinya alam semesta, bintang-bintang, planet-planet, dan kehidupan b…
SC Cilandak ( Bridging Later ) Leroy Brown, a.k.a Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville's ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knak for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of police, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Br…
Freight train. moving. going through tunnels going by cities... going, going.. gone.