The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology - Tapa dura

"Unique.... Invites a reader for an interesting journey.... An authoritative source of information.... A high quality encyclopedia that is informative, engaging, and enjoyable.... It will be useful for the academic and the general reader. This volume is highly recommended for schools, college, and public libraries as well as family collections." -"American Reference Books Annual, 2003 "An ambitious, readable, handsomely illustrated compendium...the illustrations...are well chosen and sharply detailed...this title makes an attractive alternative, especially for smaller collections, to the pricier multi-volume science encyclopedias." -"School Library Journal, starred review, February 2002 "The book is not only a useful reference, but also a compelling read. Hundreds of illustrations aid readers in grasping concepts, and cross references make topics easy to handle." -"SCIENCE NEWS, January 26, 2002 "An ambitious, readable, handsomely illustrated compendium." -"School Library Journal (starred review), February 2002 "Prolific science writer Trefil is a committed advocate for scientific literacy as evidenced by the works he has coedited as well as this one-volume encyclopedia...accessible to the general reader...a true pleasure to browse and to read; highly recommended for all libraries." -"Library Journal, December 2001

Edited by acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil, the Encyclopedia's 1000 entries combine in-depth coverage with a vivid graphic format to bring every facet of science, technology, and medicine into stunning focus. From absolute zero to the Mesozoic era to semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-authors have an uncanny ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems.