Category Archives: science

How reliable is the brain? -Asratyan, Simonov

In this post, we will see the book How reliable is the brain? by E. Asratyan and P. Simonov. About the book The book deals with topical problems of contempo­rary neurophysiology related to the restoration of impaired functions of the central nervous … Continue reading

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नन्हें मुन्नो के लिए भौतिकी – सिकारुक (Physics for Kids – Sikoruk)

In this post, we will see the book नन्हें मुन्नो के लिए भौतिकी – सिकारुक in Hindi (Physics for Kids – Sikoruk). इस पुस्तक के बारें में इस पुस्तक में  लेखक ने सरस ढंग से नन्हें-मुन्नो का भौतिकी की मुख्य परिघटनाओ … Continue reading

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The Quiet Sun – Pushkov, Silkin

In this post, we will see the book The Quiet Sun by N. Pushkov and B. Silkin. About the book: How can events 150 million kilometres away affect us here on earth? But if you have ever complained of poor radio … Continue reading

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A Planet of Riddles – Novikov

In this post, we will see the book A Planet of Riddles by E. Novikov. About the book (from the back cover): This book is about our planet, the Earth we know so well. But is it then a planet of riddles? … Continue reading

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The Nine Colours of The Rainbow – Steinhaus

In this post, we will see the book The Nine Colours of The Rainbow by A. Steinhaus. About the book (from the front jacket) Have you ever stopped to think how many colours there are in a rainbow? Seven or, perhaps, nine … Continue reading

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Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations – Starzhinskii

In this post, we will see the book Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations by V. M. Starzhinskii. About the book: The book is aimed at engineers with a strong mathematical background, scientists working in mechanics and applied mathematics, … Continue reading

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The Origin of Man – Nesturkh

In this post, we will see the book The Origin of Man by M. F. Nesturkh. About the book The primary purpose of this book is to provide readers with concrete facts, drawn from present-day biology, to serve as proofs … Continue reading

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The Forces of Nature – Grigoryev, Myakishev

In this post we, will see the  book The Forces of Nature by V. Grigoryev and G. Myakishev. About the book: This book is a popular description of the unity of the forces of nature for the general reader. At present, … Continue reading

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The Races of Mankind – Nesturkh

In this post, we will see the book The Races of Mankind by M. Nesturkh. About the book (from the Preface): This present book, by Professor M. F. Nesturkh, is based on the methodological principles of Soviet anthropology and the … Continue reading

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Miracles on Wheels – Markusha

In this post, we will see the book Miracles on Wheels: A Book for Inquiring Minds by Anatoly Markusha. About the book: This book has been written not only for budding engineers and mechanics: it is addressed to anyone who is thinking … Continue reading

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