Universities Press Dictionary of Atomic and Nuclear Physics contains more than 2,000 entries articulating the terms associated with atomic and nuclear physics. The entries, which are written in a clear and concise style, cover modern research and discoveries in particle physics, questions of philosophical interest, and applications for nuclear physics in nuclear energy and nuclear medicine. Extensive cross-references provide easy access to the content.

Entries include:
• Absolute zero
• Atomic spectroscopy
• Bell’s theorem
• Black hole thermodynamics
• Cathode ray
• Chaos theory
• De Broglie
• Flux
• Gravitational wave
• Half-life
• Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
• Liquid drop model
• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Plutonium
• Quark
• Rutherford model
• Schrödinger’s cat
• Special relativity theory
• Spectroscopy
• Time travel
• Wormhole
• Zeeman effect
• and more.

Universities Press Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology contains more than 2,000 entries that explain, clearly and concisely, the most relevant and frequently used terms in one of the most fascinating areas of contemporary biosciences. The dictionary is an ideal tool, articulating modern cell and molecular biology, including cell structure, molecular genetics, cell metabolism, cell physiology, and laboratory techniques.
Among the many topics covered are:
• AIDS
• HIV
• parthenogenesis
• chromosome map
• lymphatic tissue
• spore
• endorphin
• molecular weight
• transplantation
• fission
• nitrification
• vascular tissue

More than 60 line drawings and a set of appendices (including a bibliography) help to simplify many complex concepts, and cross-references guarantee that the reader will waste no time in finding the right definition.

This dictionary contains more than 2000 entries that explain, clearly and concisely, the most relevant and frequently used terms associated with the subjects. An ideal resource, the dictionary articulates the scope of modern research and discoveries in the Earth’s natural and artificial components, the atmosphere, the biosphere, and human population dynamics. Among the many topics covered are:
• acid rain
• nuclear energy
• biodiversity
• pollutant
• deforestation
• resource management
• global warming
• smog
• halon
• waste disposal
• life cycle
• wildlife management

More than 30 line drawings and a set of appendixes (including a bibliography of print and Web resources) help to simplify many complex concepts, and crossreferences guarantee that the reader will waste no time in finding the right definition.

APJ Abdul Kalam's autobiography depicts an extraordinary life: a child born into a little-educated family of boat-owners in Rameswaram---a small pilgrim town in Tamilnadu---who grew up to lead India's space research and missile development programmes, and emerged as one of the most important scientist-leaders of our time. Wings of Fire is a powerful story of courage and belief, as much an individual journey as the saga of independent India's search for scientific and technological self-sufficiency. This simplified and abridged version now makes Dr Kalam's inspirational story accessible to all readers. A comprehensive glossary provides help in the understanding of technical terms. This Special Student Edition contains Exercises.

Revised and expanded by more than 300 new terms, the Universities Press Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, New Edition is an essential reference tool on modern biotechnology and genetic engineering that lucidly articulates the flood of advances and discoveries in these areas. In addition to 100 black-and-white line drawings, the dictionary includes four helpful appendixes. The Universities Press Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, New Edition will benefit students, teachers, physicians, science and technical writers, or others looking for a concise source of current information on these interdisciplinary fields.

The Universities Press Dictionary of Earth Science contains more than 3,000 entries that explain, clearly and concisely, the most frequently used terms in Earth science. Given the constant and often unexpected changes in our global environment, the dictionary is an ideal resource for understanding how these events impact our planet and our lives. More than 100 line drawings illustrate many complex concepts, and extensive cross-references guarantee that no student, teacher, or Earth science professional will waste time searching for the right definition.