Tim James Bücher

Die Bausteine, aus denen unsere Welt gemacht ist Welche Flüssigkeit kann sich durch eine Mauer hindurchbewegen? Was ist das chemische Symbol für Menschlichkeit? Und welches ist die stärkste Säure, die je hergestellt wurde? Diese und viele andere Fragen mehr beantwortet das Periodensystem: Mit viel Detailwissen und Faszination sowie einer guten Portion Humor zeigt uns der passionierte Naturwissenschaftler Tim James, was wir daraus für unser alltägliches Leben lernen können. Vor rund 14 Milliarden Jahre bestand unser Universum aus einer endlosen Partikelsuppe, die vor sich hin schäumte, viele Male heißer als die Sonne. Als es sich dann ausweitete, kühlte die Suppe glücklicherweise ab und die Partikel festigten sich – die Elemente wurden geboren. Heute gibt es davon 118, und wir sind in der Lage, alle Zutaten, die unsere Welt ausmachen, zu identifizieren. In seinem Buch erzählt der leidenschaftliche Chemie-Experte Tim James die Geschichte des Periodensystems, von seinen Anfängen im Alten Griechenland bis hin zu den Alchemisten der Gegenwart. Auf informative und unterhaltsame Weise zeigt er uns, wie diese abstrakte und scheinbar durcheinandergewürfelte Grafik unser Leben bestimmt und wie die Substanzen darin unsere Welt schaffen.

Does the Big Bang prove the existence of God? What's the Universe expanding into? Is Earth the only planet which supports life? Why did the greatest astronomer in history murder his pet moose?

Sought after by European aristocrats and a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte, the sweet wines of Constantia in the Cape Colony were considered to be among the world's best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. During the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa began to re-emerge onto the international wine scene.

If you want to understand how our world works, the periodic table holds the answers. This book shows you how to use it to understand all the ingredients necessary to make a world.

The memoir offers an intimate exploration of the songwriting profession while detailing the author's personal journey from a small-town upbringing to success in Los Angeles and back. It candidly addresses his struggles and growth, highlighting the lessons learned from his mistakes. Through poignant storytelling, the author reveals how he overcame life's challenges and flourished both personally and professionally, providing a relatable and inspiring narrative for readers.

Exploring the paradox of religious freedom, this commentary on Galatians argues that while religions profess to liberate, they often impose restrictions instead. The author contends that true freedom, as proclaimed by Christ, is essential for believers to fully express the fruit of the Spirit. By dismantling misconceptions surrounding the text, he highlights the radical freedom inherent in faith and emphasizes that only within this freedom can believers genuinely reflect Christ’s message. This work invites readers to embrace their freedom and live authentically in faith.

This book inspires readers to elevate their aspirations and pursue their passions beyond their current circumstances. It encourages individuals to dream big and take actionable steps toward achieving their goals, emphasizing personal growth and the relentless pursuit of a fulfilling life. Through motivational insights, it aims to empower readers to overcome obstacles and realize their potential.

Become a BRAIN DETECTIVE and uncover the best-kept secrets about the most mysterious organ in the human body: the brilliant and bizarre brain

We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99% of the time. Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we often like it that way. But occasionally, just occasionally, a complete fluke happens and changes everything as we know it. From an untimely sneeze in a petri dish leading to the groundbreaking creation of antibiotics, to the incredible discovery of microwaves via melted chocolate, Accidental is a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong, and accidentally changing humanity for the better.