The Science of a Pair of Glasses
Title | The Science of a Pair of Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Williams |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2009-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781433900440 |
Describes how the eye interprets light and sends images to the brain, and explains why some people need corrective lenses to correct and complement poor eyesight.
The Science of a Pair of Glasses
Title | The Science of a Pair of Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Williams |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Eyeglasses |
ISBN | 9781433900464 |
This book describes how your eyes turn reflected light into images that your brain can understand and explains how, for people who need them, eyeglasses make the image clearer.
A New Pair of Glasses
Title | A New Pair of Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | Chuck C. |
Publisher | New Look Publishing Company |
Pages | 143 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Alcoholics |
ISBN | 9780916733001 |
The Science in a Pair of Glasses
Title | The Science in a Pair of Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Williams |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Light |
ISBN | 9780749682378 |
A series that unlocks the science secrets of the simplest, everyday things, introducing children to the fact that science is truly all around them
New Methods in the Science of Fitting Glasses
Title | New Methods in the Science of Fitting Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | W. G. Fay |
Publisher | |
Pages | 126 |
Release | 1896 |
Genre | Eye |
ISBN |
Cult Eyewear
Title | Cult Eyewear PDF eBook |
Author | Neil Handley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Eyeglasses |
ISBN | 9781858945095 |
Selecting a pair of glasses can be a tricky business. With so many styles and labels available, the choice is as much about making a fashion statement as gaining perfect vision. Cult Eyewear is the first book to give an account of the world’s top eyewear brands, from Ray-Ban to J.F. Rey, Persol to Polaroid, and from the 1780s to the present day. Neil Handley, an authority on the history of eyewear, selects more than 30 famous names that have enduring appeal and command a dedicated following, and discusses the history of each brand and its most iconic spectacles or sunglasses. The book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the evolution of eyewear; innovative designs and historically important inventions; films and key personalities associated with particular designs or brands through the years; and other fascinating aspects of this global industry.
Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses
Title | Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses PDF eBook |
Author | Arun K. Varshneya |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 753 |
Release | 2019-05-09 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0128162260 |
Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses, Third Edition, is a comprehensive reference on the field of glass science and engineering that covers numerous, significant advances. This new edition includes the most recent advances in glass physics and chemistry, also discussing groundbreaking applications of glassy materials. It is suitable for upper level glass science courses and professional glass scientists and engineers at industrial and government labs. Fundamental concepts, chapter-ending problem sets, an emphasis on key ideas, and timely notes on suggested readings are all included. The book provides the breadth required of a comprehensive reference, offering coverage of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic glasses. Clearly develops fundamental concepts and the basics of glass science and glass chemistry Provides a comprehensive discussion of the composition, structure and properties of inorganic glasses Features a discussion of the emerging applications of glass, including applications in energy, environment, pharmaceuticals, and more Concludes chapters with problem sets and suggested readings to facilitate self-study