Michael Stone Bücher

A gentle introduction to the physics of quantized fields and many-body physics. Based on courses taught at the University of Illinois, it concentrates on the basic conceptual issues that many students find difficult, and emphasizes the physical and visualizable aspects of the subject. While the text is intended for students with a wide range of interests, many of the examples are drawn from condensed matter physics because of the tangible character of such systems. The first part of the book uses the Hamiltonian operator language of traditional quantum mechanics to treat simple field theories and related topics, while the Feynman path integral is introduced in the second half where it is seen as indispensable for understanding the connection between renormalization and critical as well as non-perturbative phenomena.

The book delves into Eric Fischl's journey as an artist during the vibrant and turbulent New York art scene of the 1970s and 1980s. It highlights his struggle for a distinctive narrative style amidst the competitive environment filled with influential figures like Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. Fischl's notorious works, such as Bad Boy and Sleepwalker, reflect the chaotic interplay of fame, fashion, and substance abuse, which posed challenges to his artistic integrity and success.

In The Cell, John Miller, an award-winning journalist and coanchor of ABC's 20/20, along with veteran reporter Michael Stone and Chris Mitchell, takes readers back more than 10 years to the birth of the terrorist cell that later metastasized into al Qaeda's New York operation. This remarkable book offers a firsthand account of what it is to be a police officer, an FBI agent or a reporter obsessed with a case few people will take seriously. It contains a first-person account of Miller's face-to-face meeting with bin Laden and privides the first full-length treatment to piece together what led up to the events of 9/11, ultimately delivering the disturbing answer to the question: Why, with all the information the intelligence community had, was no one able to stop the 9/11 attacks?

The narrative follows an elite homicide investigation unit as they confront one of New York City's most brutal gangs. It delves into the complexities of crime and law enforcement, showcasing the challenges faced by the unit in their pursuit of justice against a backdrop of violence and chaos. This true-crime account offers an unflinching look at the realities of gang activity and the relentless efforts of those dedicated to combating it.

Leaving home for the first time, 22-year old Lucile Ball accepts a teaching position in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula, awaiting her fiancé's return from the Great War. Initially thrilled by her newfound independence, Lucile's world unravels when letters sent to her beloved Howard begin coming back unopened--the word WOUNDED stamped across his name--just as the deadly influenza epidemic, that's rounding the globe, strikes. Unlike any virus ever seen, the so-called "Spanish Lady" brings heathy adults to the brink of death in mere hours. When others are too afraid to step forward, Lucile volunteers to care for its victims. Helpless and alone, she watches as the stack of letters grows higher, afraid that she and her dreams for the future may never survive. Based on a true story, A Far Different Path transports and inspires readers as it explores one woman's brave journey through a life that veers off course in unexpected ways. This detailed and shocking account of the influenza epidemic, which killed over 50 million people worldwide, will linger long after Lucile's own story ends.

An android on a mission to save a dying planet faces unforeseen challenges when he crashes on primitive Earth. Tasked with eradicating a threat to his home world, he must navigate survival while witnessing humanity's evolution. As he grapples with his programming and the moral implications of his mission, the fate of the human race hangs in the balance. Thousands of years later, a young hacker might hold the key to preventing extinction. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of technology.