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Popular Science Series

In this post I am highlighting some of the books in the popular science series published
by Mir. The time of publication is from late 60s to early 70s. The books are in varied
subjects and disciplines and the reason that I am posting them together is that their
covers are in the same design style. A black band at top of the cover, with the authors
name in white font. The title of the book is at the bottom with a colored band as the
foreground. The color of the lower band depended on the overall design of the cover and
the colors used there.
Title

Author

Year

Pages

Sounds and signs

A. Kondratov

1969

286

Planet of riddles

E. Novikov

1972

255

The quiet sun

N. V. Pushkov, B. I.
Silkin

1968

242

The moon and man

M. Rebrov, G.
Khozin

1967

117

The code of life

A. Shvarts

1966

267

How Reliable is the


brain?

E. Asratyan, B.
Belitsky, P.
Simonov

1966

179

The mystery of the


earths mantle

A. Malakhov

1966

246

Cybernetics within us

Y. Saparina

1966

313

In the search for


beauty,

V. Smilga.

1970

343

Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post
we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the
one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is an indepensible book for those who are
trying to get through to touch exams. So popular is the book that many Solutions to the
book have been publised, which discuss the problems when they are solved.
The typical format the books have two sections:
1. Questions and problems
2. Solutions to Problems
Sometimes the solutions are discussed, as how to arrive at them and what is the
significance, but for simpler problems [simple according to the authors] only the
numerical values are given. Here is a list of the problem books that I know of [was
helped by a friend in compiling this list]

S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova

Title

Authors

Year

Pages

Problems in General
Physics

V. S. Wolkenstein,
G. Leib, A.
Troitsky

1975

349

Problems in Physics

V. G. Zubov, V. P.
Shalnov

1974

290

Problems in
elementaty physics

I.P. Gurskii.

1987

510

Problems in Physics

A.A. Pinsky

1980

333

Problems in School
Physics

I.V. Savelyev

1984

302

Collected problems in
physics

S. Kozel, E.
Rashda, S.
Slavatinskii

1986

181

General Methods of
Solving Physics
Problems

B.S. Belikov

1984

285

Problems in
Theoretical Physics

L. G. Grechko et
al.

1977

447

Problems in Physics

N.I. Goldfarb

1990

378

10

Problems in School
Physics

11

Physics problems for


the technician

R.A. Gladkova,
L.S. Zhdanov.

1982

404

12

Selected questions and


problems in physics

R. Gladkova and
N. Kutylovskaya

1989

357

13

Problems in General
Physics

I.E. Irodov

1981

386

14

A collection of
questions and
problems in Physics

L.A. Sena.

1988

335

15

Questions and
Problems in School
Physics

L V Tarasov; A N
Tarasova

1987

238

16

Problems in
Elementary Physics

B. Bukhovtsev
[et al.]

1973

438

17

Problems in Atomic
and Nuclear Physics

I.E. Irodov

1983

283

18

A collection of
problems on the
equations of
mathematical physics

V. S. Vladimirov
(Ed.)

1986

284

19

A Collection of
problems on the
equations of
mathematical physics

A.V. Bitsadze, D.F.


Kalinichenko

1980

334

20

Problems in solidstate physics

A.M. Prokhorov ;
A.S. Prokhorov

1984

365

21

Key problems of
physics and
astrophysics

V.L. Ginzburg

1978

167

22

Physical problems for


Robinsons

V. Lange

1976

134

23

Selected problems on
physics

S. P. Myasnikov,
T. N. Osanova

1990

476

24

Problems of Crystal
Physics with Solutions

N. V.Perelomova,
M. M. Tagieva.

1983

336

Category Archives: technology

The Root System of Fruit Plants Kolesnikov


Posted on December 1, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a book titled The Root System of Fruit Plants by V. Kolesnikov.
About the book: The Root System of Fruit Plants provides the horticulturist with the
information he needs to be able to choose an Continue reading
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| Tagged agriculture, botany, farming,fruit growing, fruit plants, mir books, mycorrhiza, Root Excavation, root
hairs, Root System, root systems, The Root System of Fruit Plants | 1 Comment

Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors Klimov


Posted on November 25, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors by A. Klimov. About the
book: The book covers different aspects of nuclear physics. In chapters 1 to 4 basics of
nuclear physics and interactions of elementary particles are Continue reading
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| Tagged antimatter,atomin nuclei, chain reaction, critical mass, diffusion of neutrons, dosimetry, elementary

particles, fast reactors, heavy water reactors, interactions, light water reactors, non-critical reactor, nuclear
physics, nuclear reactors, physics,quantum mehcanics, radiation shielding | 3 Comments

Radio Receiver Theory Chistyakov


Posted on October 25, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see the book Radio Receiver Theory by N. Buka, A. Falko and N.
Chistyakov, which was edited by N. I. Chistyakov. About the Book: This book is a general
course on radio receivers as taught in Continue reading
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| Tagged AM,amplifiers, broadcasting, communication, fidelity, FM, frequency
converters, gain, intereference, modulation, noise,phase detectors, radio, receivers, signals | 5 Comments

Low Temperature Physics Borovik-Romanov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see another book in the Advances in Science and Technology in the
USSR Physics series. The book is titled Low Temperature Physics and was edited by A.
S. Borovik-Romanov. This book is a collection Continue reading
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physics,crystallization waves, electrons, FMR, kaptiza resistance, liquid helium, low
temperature, magnetism,magnetoresistance, magnons, NMR, phonons, quantum crystals, quantum liquids, quantum
mechanics, solid helium,solid state physics | 2 Comments

In The Realm of Catalysis Afanasiev, Zaikov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

The phenomenon of changing the rate of a chemical reaction by the action of substances
that do not alter their own chemical composition during this reaction is called catalysis.
In this post we will see the book In The Realm Continue reading
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| Taggedcatalysis, catalysts, energy barrier, enzymes, heterogeneous, homogeneous, industrial, model
reactions, rate of reaction | 3 Comments

Laser Physics and Applications Tarasov


Posted on September 19, 2013 by damitr

We have already seen two books on Lasers by Lev Tarasov, namely Laser Age in Optics
and Laser Physics. In this post we will see yet another book on Lasers by him, this one is
titled Laser Physics and Applications. Continue reading
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lasers, fusion, history, holography, laser control, lasers, optical coherence, physics, Q-switching, resonant
cavity, types of lasers | 5 Comments

Laser Physics Tarasov


Posted on September 17, 2013 by damitr

We had earlier seen Laser Age in Optics by Tarasov. In this post we will see Laser
Physics by L. V. Tarasov. About the Book The book aims at bringing the reader up-todate with the latest achievements and trends in Continue reading
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lasers, coherence, control of laser, history, lasers, performance data, physics, Q-switching, resonant cavity, types of
lasers | 2 Comments

This Chancy, Chancy, Chancy World Rastrigin


Posted on June 7, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see This Chancy, Chancy, Chancy World By Leonard Rastrigin. Have
you ever sat down and thought about how often chance affects your life? If you have,
then you probably realize that chance literally hits us Continue reading
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| Tagged chance,control, cybernetics, descision, evolution, monte carlo, risk | 5 Comments

Sounds We Cannot Hear Kudryavtsev


Posted on June 6, 2013 by damitr
Posted in books, chemistry, foreign languages publishing, life sciences, physics, science, technology
| Taggedapplications, chemistry, crystals, microscope, moise, oscillators, popular
science, sounds, supersonics, ultrasound | 1 Comment

Krasnov Aerodynamics 2
Posted on April 29, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Aerodynamics 2 : Methods of Aerodynamic Calculations by N. F.


Krasnov. In an earlier post we have seen Volume 1 of this book. Before beginning the
second part, readers should be familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of Continue
reading
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interference, boundary layer equation, heat transfer, supersonic flow | 10 Comments

Radar Made Easy Razmakhnin


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Radar Made Easy by M. Razamkhnin. This book is an attempt to


explain the working of radar and its applications, leaving out the gruesome
mathematics. Though most of the applications that the author talks about are related
Continue reading
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| Tagged hidiing, radar,radio, space, tracking | 7 Comments

Matter and Man Vasilyev, Stanyukovich


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev, K. Stanyukovich titled Matter and Man. The book
talks about the various aspects of matter and how man (humans!) has come to control
them and use them. The book thematically explores solids, Continue reading
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clouds, explosion, fields, jets, plasma, universe, vacuum | Leave a comment

Metals and Man Vasilyev


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev whose book Matter and Man we saw earlier. This
book is similarly titled Metals and Man. There is another Vasilyev, namely N. B.
Vasilyev, whose book with V.L. Gutenmacher titled Straight Lines Continue
reading
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| Taggedalloys, aluminium, iron, metalloids, nuclear reactors, ores, rare metals, steel | 3 Comments

Energy and Entropy Alekseev


Posted on July 8, 2012 by damitr

This title has been quite in demand, and rightly so! This is one of the most wonderful
books that I have come across. So here it is!! Energy and Entropy by G. A. Alekseev Back
cover of the book says: Continue reading
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|Tagged conversion, energy, entropy, forces, machines, negentropy, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Physics and Music Gleb Anfilov


Posted on July 1, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Physics and Music by Gleb Anfilov. This is a book that I had seen as an
advertisement in back of many books, but failed to get a look at the book itself. But
finally got the Continue reading
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| Taggedcomputer music, electric music, guitar, hearing, history, music, orchestra, sound, sound
recording, tuning, voice analysis | 7 Comments

Category Archives: statistics

The World Is Built On Probability Tarasov


Posted on September 13, 2013 by damitr

YOU WONT REGRET READING THIS BOOK We now come to much awaited book by
Lev Tarasov The World Is Built On Probability. And this post also is the 200th post on
Mirtitles! Thanks to all who helped and encouraged!! From Continue reading

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| Tagged causality,classical physics, darwin, decisions, entropy, evolution, feedback, laws, mathematics, maxwell's
demon, mutation,natural selection, physics, probability, quantum mechanics, randomness, self control, statistical
testing, statistics, wave function | 10 Comments

This Chancy, Chancy, Chancy World Rastrigin


Posted on June 7, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see This Chancy, Chancy, Chancy World By Leonard Rastrigin. Have
you ever sat down and thought about how often chance affects your life? If you have,
then you probably realize that chance literally hits us Continue reading
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| Tagged chance,control, cybernetics, descision, evolution, monte carlo, risk | 5 Comments

Ivchenko, Medvedev, Chistyakov Problems in


Mathematical Statistics
Posted on January 22, 2013 by desperadomar

In this post we will see Problems in Mathematical Statistics by G. I. Ivchenko, Yu. I.


Medvedev and A. V. Chistyakov This problem book covers all the traditional topics in
modern statistical theory and is designed for students at technical Continue
reading
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publishers,problems and solutions, soviet | 6 Comments

Probability Theory (first steps)


Posted on June 28, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a small booklet by E. S. Wentzel titled Probability Theory (first steps).
The back cover of the book says: The author of this booklet describes in popular
language how probability theory was developed and found wide Continue reading
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| Tagged applications, frequency,probability, problems, random variables, tamil, theory, wentzel | 7 Comments

Did You Say Mathematics?


Posted on April 16, 2012 by damitr

We have seen one book by Yakov Khurgin previously in the Science for Everyone series
named Yes, No Or Maybe . Now we come to another book by him with the title Did You
Say Mathematics? The back cover of Continue reading
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| Tagged engineering,information, khurgin, mathematics, popular science, probability, rubber sheet, science, story of
mathematics | 8 Comments

Little Mathematics Library The Monte Carlo Method

Posted on February 1, 2012 by damitr

We now come to The Monte Carlo Method by I. M. Sobol in the Little Mathematics
Library series. The book has a random number table as one of the appendices, which is
sort of out dated, when we have access Continue reading
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method,numbers, probability, proofs, pseudo random, public lectures in mathematics, random, simulations, variables
| 4 Comments

Science for Everyone Yes, No Or Maybe


Posted on December 19, 2011 by damitr

This time in the Science for Everyone series we come to a text on Statistics, this one is
named Yes, No Or Maybe and is written by Ya. I Khurgin. This is what the back cover of
the book says: Continue reading
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books,popular science, science for eveyone, statistics | 3 Comments

Category Archives: Uncategorized

Love and Mathematics: Sofya Kovalevskaya Kochina


Posted on December 25, 2012 by desperadomar

In this post we will see a biography of Soviet woman mathematician by the title Love
and Mathematics: Sofya Kovalevskaya by Pelageya Kochina. This book was edited by A.
Yu. Ishlinsky and Z. K. Sokolovskaya.
Continue reading
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All the links are dead!


Posted on February 17, 2012 by damitr

All the links to all the post are dead! Will see what can be done, and update you soon.
Thanks NK for pointing out. Update: will start uploading enhanced/better versions of all
files soon. D
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Purchased mirtitles.org
Posted on July 19, 2011 by damitr

After some deliberation I have purchased domain for this blog: http://mirtitles.org The
old link at https://mirtitles.wordpress.com will redirect to the new domain. Thanks for
all the inputs and encouragements from all people who have visited this blog.
Continue reading
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Popular Science Books 1


Posted on June 9, 2011 by damitr

In this post I am highlighting some of the books in the popular science series published
by Mir. The time of publication is from late 60s to early 70s. The books are in varied
subjects and disciplines and the reason Continue reading
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science, science,soviet books, used books | 14 Comments

Problem books in Physics


Posted on June 7, 2011 by damitr

Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post
we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the
one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is Continue reading
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solutions,science | 37 Comments

Physics For Everyone


Posted on June 3, 2011 by damitr

The great Lev Landau along with Alexander I. Kitaigorodsky published a volume on
popular physics titled Physics for Everyone. This one volume was later expanded into 4
volumes by Kitaigorodosky. Title Author Year Pages Physics for Everyone: Motion, Heat
L. Continue reading
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everyone | 36 Comments

Little Mathematics Library


Posted on June 2, 2011 by damitr

Just like the Science for Everyone series, Mir Publishers also ran a series in mathematics
called the Little Mathematics Library. Here are some of the books from that series.
Please add the books that are not listed here and are Continue reading
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library, mathematics,mir books | 20 Comments

Category Archives: soviet

Little Mathematics Library- An Unusual Algebra


Posted on February 6, 2016 by desperadomar

The next book on LML series is here. An Unusual Algebra by I.M.Yaglom Translated
from the Russian by G. Volosova. About The present book is based on the lecture given
by the author to senior pupils in Moscow on the 20th of April Continue reading
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mathematics library, lml, mathematics, mir, unusual | 8 Comments

Mathematics Can Be Fun Yakov Perelman


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

This one was long pending: Mathematics Can Be Fun by Yakov Perelman To read and
enjoy this book it will suffice to possess a modest knowledge of mathematics, i.e. a
knowledge of the rules of arithmetic and elementary geometry. Very Continue
reading
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| Tagged algebra, fun, geometry, mathematics,perelman, puzzles, yakov perelman | 3 Comments

Some recent discoveries


Posted on April 2, 2015 by The Mitr

First of all thanks to Siddharth for his amazing and non-stop efforts in bringing out
some many links to us. Perhaps we need to make a separate post for his books! From
now on we will shift completely to The Continue reading
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Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors Klimov


Posted on November 25, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors by A. Klimov. About the
book: The book covers different aspects of nuclear physics. In chapters 1 to 4 basics of
nuclear physics and interactions of elementary particles are Continue reading
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| Tagged antimatter,atomin nuclei, chain reaction, critical mass, diffusion of neutrons, dosimetry, elementary
particles, fast reactors, heavy water reactors, interactions, light water reactors, non-critical reactor, nuclear
physics, nuclear reactors, physics,quantum mehcanics, radiation shielding | 3 Comments

Something Called Nothing Podolny


Posted on November 24, 2013 by The Mitr

The present book relates the history of views, the development of ideas, often ones that
are still in the making. In this post we will see a book about nothing! The curios title of
the book is Something Called Nothing Continue reading
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sea, elementary particles, ether, fields, history of science, mir publishers, neutrino, physics, planck length, popular
science, quantum mecha, vacuum, void | 1 Comment

Low Temperature Physics Borovik-Romanov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see another book in the Advances in Science and Technology in the
USSR Physics series. The book is titled Low Temperature Physics and was edited by A.
S. Borovik-Romanov. This book is a collection Continue reading
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physics,crystallization waves, electrons, FMR, kaptiza resistance, liquid helium, low
temperature, magnetism,magnetoresistance, magnons, NMR, phonons, quantum crystals, quantum liquids, quantum
mechanics, solid helium,solid state physics | 2 Comments

Science for Everyone Ethology What Animals Do and Why?


Posted on October 8, 2013 by The Mitr

Ethology is derived from two Greek words: ethos, meaning character, or custom; and
logos, meaning study. In this post we will see another book in the series Science For
Everyone. This one is titled Ethology What Animals Do and Continue reading
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behavior, animals, cognition, communication, ethology, mir publishers, pheromones, territories, tropisms, zoology | 3
Comments

Handbooks of Mathematics
Posted on September 12, 2011 by damitr

However, it is well to bear in mind that neither handbook, nor textbook alone suffices to
give the reader a knowledge of the subject: he must use pencil and paper and work
through the examples and problems for himself. This Continue reading
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handbook,mathematics, mir publishers, used books, visalandhra, vygodsky | 39 Comments

Igor Evgenyevich Irodov


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Perhaps the most commonly known book for Problems and Solutions in Physics
preparing for all the competitive exams in India is Problems in General Physics by I. E.
Irodov. This book is still in print from CBS Publishers in Delhi Continue reading
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solutions, science,used books | 72 Comments

Buy New Mir Books Now!


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Yes! This is a once in a lifetime chance!! You can see the catalog of Mir books that Rajan
has on his website: Some of the titles are quite rare and are reasonably priced. I have
recently purchased some books Continue reading

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publishers, raduga publishers, science for everyone, soviet | Tagged little mathematics library, mir, mir books, mir
publishers, physics for everyone, popular science, progress publishers, raduga publishers | 24 Comments

Yakov Perelman
Posted on August 17, 2011 by damitr

to whet thirst for knowledge, to evoke the desire for further reading. Chances are that
one of the first book that actually interested you in mathematics and physics was that of
the incredibly talented writer Yakov Perelman. There are numerous Continue
reading
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books, perelman,physics, popular science, science, yakov perelman | 21 Comments

Popular Science Books 1


Posted on June 9, 2011 by damitr

In this post I am highlighting some of the books in the popular science series published
by Mir. The time of publication is from late 60s to early 70s. The books are in varied
subjects and disciplines and the reason Continue reading
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science, science,soviet books, used books | 14 Comments

Problem books in Physics


Posted on June 7, 2011 by damitr

Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post
we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the
one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is Continue reading
Posted in books, mir books, mir publishers, soviet, Uncategorized | Tagged physics, physics problems and
solutions,science | 37 Comments

Physics For Everyone


Posted on June 3, 2011 by damitr

The great Lev Landau along with Alexander I. Kitaigorodsky published a volume on
popular physics titled Physics for Everyone. This one volume was later expanded into 4
volumes by Kitaigorodosky. Title Author Year Pages Physics for Everyone: Motion, Heat
L. Continue reading
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everyone | 36 Comments

Science for Everyone


Posted on September 6, 2010 by damitr

Science for Everyone is a long running series from Mir Publishers. Most of the titles that
I have collected are from used book shops. Some of the titles are by others and some
from library and some of the titles Continue reading
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Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
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publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

Category Archives: science

Cells, Cells And More Cells P. Katin


Posted on April 4, 2016 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a wonderfully illustrated book Cells, Cells And More Cells by P.
Katin. Do you have a mirror at home? Go and take a good look at yourself. There is your
nose, your ears, your Continue reading
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| Tagged biology, cells,chromosomes, color, humans, katin, korolkov, kuehn, raduga publishers, size | 1 Comment

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory Anselm


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Introduction to Semiconductor Theory by A. Anselm. About the
book This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in
experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. It will probably Continue
reading
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structure, crystals, electrons,energy gap, group theory, holes, lattice, magnetism, metals, mir books, mir
publishers, physics, quantum mechanics,scattering, semiconductors, solids, symmetry, thermal properties, transport
pehnomena, x-ray diffraction | 3 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to
help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue
reading
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nuclei,atoms, currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics,mechanics, optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

General Methods for Solving Physics Problems Belikov


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Problems and Solutions book, namely,
General Methods for Solving Physics Problems by B. S. Belikov About This book
attempts to create systematic use of generalised methods , general methodological
principles, Continue reading
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distribution, electric field, electromagnetic field, first law, general methods, gravitational field, kinematics, kinetic
theory,laws, light, magnetic field, maxwell distribution, mechanics, physics, problems and solutions, research
problems, rigid body, second law, thermodynamics, waves | 3 Comments

Electricity and Magnetism Matveev


Posted on January 15, 2014 by damitr

We now come to a long awaited book by A. N. Matveev. Sometime back we had seen his
Mechanics and Theory of Relativity. In this post we will see Electricity and Magnetism.
This book is a part of 5 book Continue reading
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law,conductivity, coulomb's law, dielectrics, direct current, electric charge, electricity, electromagnetic
field, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetism, electrostatic field, invariance, kirchoff's
laws, magnetics,magnetism, matveev, maxwells's equations, noise, quasi stationary, Quasistationary
Electromagnetic Field, wave guides | 29 Comments

Fundamentals of The Theory of Electricity Tamm


Posted on January 9, 2014 by The Mitr

Fundamentals of the Theory of Electricity is a classical course in electrodynamics


written by Igor E. Tamm (1895-1971), one of the most outstanding and well-known
Soviet physicists. In this post we will see a book titled Fundamentals of The Theory
Continue reading
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law, dielectrics, dipole,electric current, electric field, gauss's law, joule's law, kirchoff's laws, lorentz
force, magnetics, ohm's law, polarization,ponderomotive interaction, potential function, poynting's
theorem, Quasistationary Electromagnetic Field, skin effect,vector potential | 4 Comments

Electrodynamics Novozhilov, Yappa


Posted on January 8, 2014 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Electrodynamics by Yu. V. Novozhilov and Yu. A. Yappa. From
the Preface: This book originated from our experience in teaching electrodynamics as
part of a series of lectures in theoretical physics. The lectures were Continue
reading
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problems, current, dielectrics, electrodynamics, electromagnetic field, isotropic media, lorentz-dirac
equation,mathematics, maxwells's equations, MHD, mir books, noether's theorem, potential function, radiation
thermodynamics,relativistic electrodynamics, scattering, special relativity, wave equations | 1 Comment

Science for Everyone Physics In Your Kitchen Lab


Posted on November 21, 2011 by damitr

Physics is an experimental science since it studies the fundamental laws of nature by


direct experimentation The first step in becoming an accomplished physicist is
mastering of the techniques of physical experimentation. Continuing our rendezvous
with the Science for Everyone Continue reading
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on, kikoin,kitchen, mir publishers, physics, popular science, science, science for everyone | 10 Comments

Introduction To Physics
Posted on November 18, 2011 by damitr

Frankly speaking I did not know about this book from A. Kitagorodsky (thanks Gordon
for pointing it out). But this seems to be full fledged and comprehensive textbook, quite
different from the popular science books by Kitaigorodsky that we have Continue
reading
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house,kitaigorodsky, mechanics, physics, structure of matter, textbook, thermal motion | 14 Comments

Category Archives: raduga publishers

Cells, Cells And More Cells P. Katin


Posted on April 4, 2016 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a wonderfully illustrated book Cells, Cells And More Cells by P.
Katin. Do you have a mirror at home? Go and take a good look at yourself. There is your
nose, your ears, your Continue reading
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| Tagged biology, cells,chromosomes, color, humans, katin, korolkov, kuehn, raduga publishers, size | 1 Comment

Maths with Mummy


Posted on November 3, 2015 by The Mitr

We come back after a long time with the book Maths with Mummy by V. Zhitomirsky
and L. Shevrin. About the book Maths with Mummy introduces young children to
mathematics. What should a child learn during this first introduction? Obviously this
basic information Continue reading
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Some recent discoveries


Posted on April 2, 2015 by The Mitr

First of all thanks to Siddharth for his amazing and non-stop efforts in bringing out
some many links to us. Perhaps we need to make a separate post for his books! From
now on we will shift completely to The Continue reading
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Baby Animals Marshak, Barto, Laptev


Posted on September 10, 2013 by damitr

We now come to a wonderful and cute little childrens book titled Baby Animals and
published by Raduga. This book is actually a compilation of three books on animal
Babies. The first one is Babies of the Zoo by Continue reading
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books,illustration, nature, story books | Leave a comment

When Daddy Was a Little Boy Raskin


Posted on June 5, 2013 by desperadomar

We now come to childrens book titled When Daddy Was A Little Boy by Alexander
Raskin. This is a book written by a father about stories he told his daughter Sasha, to
cheer her up when she was sick. They Continue reading
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A Book About Stars and Planets To Be Read To Children


Posted on November 16, 2011 by damitr

Continuing with the last title, this post is also a book on astronomy for children by
Yefrem Levitan, as the name of the book suggests. As again with the previous book, this
book also has wonderful drawings, sometimes spanning two Continue reading
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publishers, science | 6 Comments

Buy New Mir Books Now!


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Yes! This is a once in a lifetime chance!! You can see the catalog of Mir books that Rajan
has on his website: Some of the titles are quite rare and are reasonably priced. I have
recently purchased some books Continue reading
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publishers, raduga publishers, science for everyone, soviet | Tagged little mathematics library, mir, mir books, mir
publishers, physics for everyone, popular science, progress publishers, raduga publishers | 24 Comments

Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
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publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

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Category Archives: psychology

Physics and Music Gleb Anfilov


Posted on July 1, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Physics and Music by Gleb Anfilov. This is a book that I had seen as an
advertisement in back of many books, but failed to get a look at the book itself. But
finally got the Continue reading
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| Taggedcomputer music, electric music, guitar, hearing, history, music, orchestra, sound, sound
recording, tuning, voice analysis | 7 Comments

Did You Say Mathematics?


Posted on April 16, 2012 by damitr

We have seen one book by Yakov Khurgin previously in the Science for Everyone series
named Yes, No Or Maybe . Now we come to another book by him with the title Did You
Say Mathematics? The back cover of Continue reading
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| Tagged engineering,information, khurgin, mathematics, popular science, probability, rubber sheet, science, story of
mathematics | 8 Comments

Science for Everyone How We See What We See


Posted on November 24, 2011 by damitr

We now come to another book in the Science for Everyone Series called How We See
What We See by V. Demidov. The title of the book is self-explanatory. The back cover of
the book says: Pattern recognition and freaks Continue reading
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| Tagged demidov, history, illusions, mir publishers, neurophysiology, popular science, psychology, science, science
for everyone, vision | 7 Comments

Category Archives: progress publishers

Some recent discoveries


Posted on April 2, 2015 by The Mitr

First of all thanks to Siddharth for his amazing and non-stop efforts in bringing out
some many links to us. Perhaps we need to make a separate post for his books! From
now on we will shift completely to The Continue reading
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Pioneers of Space Mitroshenkov


Posted on August 16, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Pioneers of Space compiled by V. Mitroshenkov PIONEERS OF


SPACE IS A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTARY ESSAYS WRITTEN BY.
COSMONAUTS, SCIENTISTS AND JOURNALISTS ABOUT THE ORGANISATION OF
THE SOVIET SPACE PROGRAMME. OFFERS INFORMATION ABOUT THE
Continue reading
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| Tagged astronauts,cosmonauts, space, space ship, space travel, yuri gagarin | 1 Comment

The Riddles of Three Oceans Kondratov


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a book titled The Riddles of Three Oceans by Alexander Kondratov. As
the title suggests the book is about mysteries which are scattered throughout the three
major oceans, namely, Atlantic, Pacific and the Indian. In this Continue reading
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| Tagged anthropology, archaelogy, atlantis,civilizations, easter, islands, liguistics, mysteries, oceans | 1 Comment

Relativity and Man V. Smilga


Posted on July 7, 2012 by damitr

Our task is to comprehend the purely physical essence of the theory, without going into
problems which cannot be explained here with sufficient clarity. After seeing three
books (RTG and STG) on General Relativity (GR) and one Special Theory of Continue
reading
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relativity,gravity, mass energy, mechanics, newton, paradoxes, simultaneity, space-time, special relativity | 9
Comments

Updates
Posted on April 18, 2012 by damitr

The link for All About The Telescope has been updated. This is a major revision from the
earlier link, in terms of quality. The download size is about ~118 MB. Update 2: gnv64
has made a (much) smaller version of Continue reading
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All About The Telescope


Posted on November 14, 2011 by damitr

Surely, youd like to know where the Earth ends, what surrounds the Earth, how far it is
to the Moon and the stars, why the stars sparkle, why a ball you throw up always falls
down, why its warmer in Continue reading
Posted in books, progress publishers, soviet | Tagged astronomy, children, moon, planets, popular science, progress
publishers, science, seasons, soviet, sun | 32 Comments

Buy New Mir Books Now!


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Yes! This is a once in a lifetime chance!! You can see the catalog of Mir books that Rajan
has on his website: Some of the titles are quite rare and are reasonably priced. I have
recently purchased some books Continue reading
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publishers, raduga publishers, science for everyone, soviet | Tagged little mathematics library, mir, mir books, mir
publishers, physics for everyone, popular science, progress publishers, raduga publishers | 24 Comments

Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
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publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

Category Archives: problem books

Some new books


Posted on March 10, 2016 by damitr

Comment from Node Hello, I have uploaded the following to LibGen. 600 dpi | OCR |
Cleaned & Processed [Perfect] The files are now fully processed & cleaned.
Kiselevs Geometry / Book I. Planimetry Vol IBy A. P. Kiselev, Alexander Continue
reading
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books,physics problems and solutions, planimetry, stereometry | 5 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to
help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue
reading
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nuclei,atoms, currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics,mechanics, optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

General Methods for Solving Physics Problems Belikov


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Problems and Solutions book, namely,
General Methods for Solving Physics Problems by B. S. Belikov About This book
attempts to create systematic use of generalised methods , general methodological
principles, Continue reading
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distribution, electric field, electromagnetic field, first law, general methods, gravitational field, kinematics, kinetic
theory,laws, light, magnetic field, maxwell distribution, mechanics, physics, problems and solutions, research
problems, rigid body, second law, thermodynamics, waves | 3 Comments

Selected Questions and Problems in Physics


Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Selected Questions and Problems in Physics by R. Gladkova and
N. Kutylovskaya. About the book This collection of questions and problems in physics is

in tended for the students of correspondence courses and evening classes in Continue
reading
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publishers, optics, physics, problems and solutions, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Problems in Higher Mathematics Minorsky


Posted on November 22, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Problems in Higher Mathematics by V. P. Minorsky. About the
book: The list of topics covered is quite exhaustive and the book has over 2500 problems
and solutions. The topics covered are plane and Continue reading
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integral, derivative, differential equations, differentiation, ellipse, functions, geometry, hyperbola, integral
calculus,lines, mathematics, parabola, planes, problems and solutions, series | 8 Comments

Problems and Exercises in Integral Equations Krasnov,


Kiselev, Makarenko
Posted on November 21, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we see yet another problem and solution book in mathematics titled
Problems and Exercises in Integral Equations by M. Krasnov, A. Kiselev, G. Makarenko.
About the book: As the name suggests the book is about integral equations Continue
reading
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methods, characteristic numbers, convolution, eigenfunctions, euler integrals, fredholm integral equations, green's
functions, integral equations, kernels, laplace transformations, mathematics, problems and solutions, volterra integral
equations | 2 Comments

Problems in Linear Algebra Proskuryakov


Posted on October 24, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Problems in Linear Algebra by I. V. Proskuryakov. From the
Preface: In preparing this book of problems the author attempted firstly, to give a
sufficient number of exercises for developing skills in the solution Continue
reading
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spaces, linear transformations, mathematics, matrices, mir publishers, modules, quadratic forms, rings and
fields,systems of linear equations, tensor algebra, vector spaces | 19 Comments

Collection of Problems in Theoretical Mechanics


Meshchersky
Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

It should be noted that most of the problems, chosen for this collection, are not only an
illustration of the theoretical material, but are well in accord with the materials which

serve as a bridge between theoretical mechanics and intermediate Continue


reading
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and solutions, rigid body, statics, theoretical mechanics | 20 Comments

Problems in Physics Pinsky


Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Problems in Physics by A. A. Pinksy. This is the accompanying


Problem Book to the two volume set Fundamentals of Physics by A. A. Pinksy and B.
M. Yavorvsky (which we might see soon!), who is Continue reading
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solutions, yavorsky | 16 Comments

A Collection of Questions and Problems in Physics Sena


Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

I believe that if you have solved or studied the solution of a large number of problems,
the basics of the physical method of thinking have become clearer. We now come to A
Collection of Questions and Problems in Physics Continue reading
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Problems in General Physics Wolkenstein


Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

When solving a problem, first of all establish the physical laws which it is based on.
Then use the formulas expressing these laws to solve the problem in symbols, and finally
substitute the numerical data in one system of units. Continue reading
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and solutions, units of physical quantities, wolkenstein | 8 Comments

Problems in Physics Zubov, Shalnov


Posted on September 10, 2012 by damitr

We now come to the much anticipated Problem Books series and start with Problems
in Physics by V. Zubov and V. Shalnov. This will be a good material for those who are
preparing for Olympiads and other competitive exams. For Continue reading
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solutions, shalnov, zubov | 7 Comments

Category Archives: physiology

On The Neuronal Organization of The Brain Poliakov

Posted on June 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we see a book on neuroscience titled On The Neuronal Organization of The
Brain by G. I. Poliakov. Though much of the material in the book may be dated. This
monograph is devoted to a description of Continue reading
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regulation, brain, control,function, nervous system, neuronal network, neurons, reflex mechanisms | 1 Comment

Science for Everyone Me Or Not Me


Posted on December 22, 2011 by damitr

In continuing our previous post on Life Sciences in the Science for Everyone series, we
now come to a book on human physiology and our bodily defense mechanisms against
all external threats that is immunology. This one is called Me Continue reading
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defects, health, immunology, stem cell, vaccines | 9 Comments

Science for Everyone How We See What We See


Posted on November 24, 2011 by damitr

We now come to another book in the Science for Everyone Series called How We See
What We See by V. Demidov. The title of the book is self-explanatory. The back cover of
the book says: Pattern recognition and freaks Continue reading
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| Tagged demidov, history, illusions, mir publishers, neurophysiology, popular science, psychology, science, science
for everyone, vision | 7 Comments

Category Archives: physics

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory Anselm


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Introduction to Semiconductor Theory by A. Anselm. About the
book This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in
experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. It will probably Continue
reading
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structure, crystals, electrons,energy gap, group theory, holes, lattice, magnetism, metals, mir books, mir
publishers, physics, quantum mechanics,scattering, semiconductors, solids, symmetry, thermal properties, transport
pehnomena, x-ray diffraction | 3 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to
help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue
reading
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nuclei,atoms, currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics,mechanics, optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

General Methods for Solving Physics Problems Belikov


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Problems and Solutions book, namely,
General Methods for Solving Physics Problems by B. S. Belikov About This book
attempts to create systematic use of generalised methods , general methodological
principles, Continue reading
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distribution, electric field, electromagnetic field, first law, general methods, gravitational field, kinematics, kinetic
theory,laws, light, magnetic field, maxwell distribution, mechanics, physics, problems and solutions, research
problems, rigid body, second law, thermodynamics, waves | 3 Comments

Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics Vladimirov


Posted on November 21, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see the book Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics by V. S.
Vladimirov. About the book: modern mathematical physics makes extensive use of
the latest attainments of mathematics, one of which is the theory of Continue
reading
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functions,holomorphic functions, laplace transform, mathematical physics, poisson transform | Leave a comment

Holography And Its Application Ostrovsky


Posted on November 19, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Holography And Its Application by Yu. I. Ostrovsky. About the
book: The books explains basic physical fundamentals of a hologram and holography. In
the second chapter various experiments on holography are detailed out. In the final
chapter Continue reading
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books, optics | Leave a comment

Selected Questions and Problems in Physics


Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Selected Questions and Problems in Physics by R. Gladkova and
N. Kutylovskaya. About the book This collection of questions and problems in physics is
in tended for the students of correspondence courses and evening classes in Continue
reading
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publishers, optics, physics, problems and solutions, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Update: Books in Comments


Posted on June 5, 2014 by The Mitr

It has been a while since anything new was posted by me. But many good natured
people have invested their time and efforts to keep the book coming. This post is for
bringing forth those contributions and contributors. Chances are Continue reading
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science, holography, mathematics, mir books, mir publishers, philosophy of science, physics, physics problems and
solutions, quantum mechanics, topology | 398 Comments

Science for Everyone Semiconductors Made Simple


Posted on November 21, 2011 by damitr

In continuing our roll of Science for Everyone series, we now come to book by A. M.
Polyakov titled Semiconductors Made Simple. The back cover of the book says:
Semiconductors have made an enormous impact on 20th century science and
Continue reading
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science, publishers, science for everyone, semiconductors | 15 Comments

Science for Everyone Nature of Magnetism


Posted on November 21, 2011 by damitr

We now come to another book in the Science for Everyone series called Nature of
Magnetism. The authors of the book M. I. Kaganov and V. M. Tsukernik say in the
opening chapter of the book What is the subject Continue reading
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publishers,nature of magnetsim, physics, popular science, science for everyone, tsukernik | 6 Comments

Science for Everyone Encounters with Physicists


and Physics
Posted on November 20, 2011 by damitr

This is one of the second post in the Science for Everyone series. Earlier in this series,
we have seen Discussions on Refraction of Light by Tarasov and Tarasova. This book is a
compilation of essays by the author on Continue reading

Posted in books, mir publishers, physics, science for everyone


| Tagged biography, debye, ioffe, kikoin, kurchatov,physicist, physics, popular science, science for everyone | 8
Comments

I Am A Physicist
Posted on November 18, 2011 by damitr

In I Am A Physicist, Prof. Kitaigorodsky takes up a difficult but worthwhile task: that of


introducing the young reader to the world of science and showing the world surrounding
him through the eyes of a physicist. We now come Continue reading
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publishers, physicist, physics, popular science, science | 4 Comments

Introduction To Physics
Posted on November 18, 2011 by damitr

Frankly speaking I did not know about this book from A. Kitagorodsky (thanks Gordon
for pointing it out). But this seems to be full fledged and comprehensive textbook, quite
different from the popular science books by Kitaigorodsky that we have Continue
reading
Posted in books, foreign languages publishing, physics, science | Tagged foreign languages publishing
house,kitaigorodsky, mechanics, physics, structure of matter, textbook, thermal motion | 14 Comments

Category Archives: philosophy

Energy and Entropy Alekseev


Posted on July 8, 2012 by damitr

This title has been quite in demand, and rightly so! This is one of the most wonderful
books that I have come across. So here it is!! Energy and Entropy by G. A. Alekseev Back
cover of the book says: Continue reading
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|Tagged conversion, energy, entropy, forces, machines, negentropy, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Little Mathematics Library Gdels


Incompleteness Theorem
Posted on January 2, 2012 by damitr

After the last two posts by V. A. Uspenskii (check out his site here) which dealt with
Posts Machine, and Pascals Triangle, we now come to another book by him in the Little
Mathematics Library series titled Gdels Incompleteness Theorem. Continue
reading

Posted in books, computers, little mathematics library, mathematics, philosophy | Tagged algorithms
computers,Gdel's proof, godel, incompleteness theorem, logic | 6 Comments

Category Archives: mir publishers

Little Mathematics Library- An Unusual Algebra


Posted on February 6, 2016 by desperadomar

The next book on LML series is here. An Unusual Algebra by I.M.Yaglom Translated
from the Russian by G. Volosova. About The present book is based on the lecture given
by the author to senior pupils in Moscow on the 20th of April Continue reading
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mathematics library, lml, mathematics, mir, unusual | 8 Comments

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory Anselm


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Introduction to Semiconductor Theory by A. Anselm. About the
book This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in
experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. It will probably Continue
reading
Posted in books, engineering, mir books, mir publishers, physics, science | Tagged band
structure, crystals, electrons,energy gap, group theory, holes, lattice, magnetism, metals, mir books, mir
publishers, physics, quantum mechanics,scattering, semiconductors, solids, symmetry, thermal properties, transport
pehnomena, x-ray diffraction | 3 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to

help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue


reading
Posted in books, engineering, mir books, mir publishers, physics, problem books, science | Tagged atomic
nuclei,atoms, currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics,mechanics, optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

General Methods for Solving Physics Problems Belikov


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Problems and Solutions book, namely,
General Methods for Solving Physics Problems by B. S. Belikov About This book
attempts to create systematic use of generalised methods , general methodological
principles, Continue reading
Posted in books, mathematics, mir books, mir publishers, physics, problem books, science | Tagged boltzmann
distribution, electric field, electromagnetic field, first law, general methods, gravitational field, kinematics, kinetic
theory,laws, light, magnetic field, maxwell distribution, mechanics, physics, problems and solutions, research
problems, rigid body, second law, thermodynamics, waves | 3 Comments

Mathematics Can Be Fun Yakov Perelman


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

This one was long pending: Mathematics Can Be Fun by Yakov Perelman To read and
enjoy this book it will suffice to possess a modest knowledge of mathematics, i.e. a
knowledge of the rules of arithmetic and elementary geometry. Very Continue
reading
Posted in books, mathematics, mir books, mir publishers, soviet
| Tagged algebra, fun, geometry, mathematics,perelman, puzzles, yakov perelman | 3 Comments

Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics Vladimirov


Posted on November 21, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see the book Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics by V. S.
Vladimirov. About the book: modern mathematical physics makes extensive use of

the latest attainments of mathematics, one of which is the theory of Continue


reading
Posted in books, mathematics, mir books, mir publishers, physics | Tagged cauchy problem, generalized
functions,holomorphic functions, laplace transform, mathematical physics, poisson transform | Leave a comment

Selected Questions and Problems in Physics


Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Selected Questions and Problems in Physics by R. Gladkova and
N. Kutylovskaya. About the book This collection of questions and problems in physics is
in tended for the students of correspondence courses and evening classes in Continue
reading
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publishers, optics, physics, problems and solutions, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Yakov Perelman
Posted on August 17, 2011 by damitr

to whet thirst for knowledge, to evoke the desire for further reading. Chances are that
one of the first book that actually interested you in mathematics and physics was that of
the incredibly talented writer Yakov Perelman. There are numerous Continue
reading
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books, perelman,physics, popular science, science, yakov perelman | 21 Comments

Problem books in Physics


Posted on June 7, 2011 by damitr

Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post
we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the
one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is Continue reading

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solutions,science | 37 Comments

Science for Everyone


Posted on September 6, 2010 by damitr

Science for Everyone is a long running series from Mir Publishers. Most of the titles that
I have collected are from used book shops. Some of the titles are by others and some
from library and some of the titles Continue reading
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Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
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publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers,science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

Category Archives: meteorology

Chemical Elements: How They Were Discovered


Posted on June 22, 2012 by damitr

We now come to another book by D. N. Trifonov and V. D. Trifonov on history of


chemistry titled Chemical Elements: How They Were Discovered. In this book we shall
describe how the alphabet of chemistry has been designed and Continue reading

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| Tagged chemistry,elements, history, history of science, periodic law, synthesized elements, transuranium | 4
Comments

Science for Everyone Our Planet The Earth


Posted on December 23, 2011 by damitr

The book in this post is titled Our Planet The Earth by A. V. Byalko. The book is
wonderfully written and well illustrated. This is a book which mingles with a lot of
disciplines and presents us with a better Continue reading
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| Tagged astronomy,climate, earth, geology, physics, popular science, sun | 8 Comments

Science for Everyone Satellite and Typhoon Eye to Eye


Posted on December 21, 2011 by damitr

We now come Satellite and Typhoon Eye To Eye by S. Baibakov and A. Martynov in
the Science for Everyone Series. I did not know the existence about this book till some
Anonymous person reported about it in the Continue reading
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| Tagged geology, hurricanes,meteorology, prediction, satellites, science for everyone, typhoons, weather | 3
Comments

Category Archives: metals

Metals and Man Vasilyev


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev whose book Matter and Man we saw earlier. This
book is similarly titled Metals and Man. There is another Vasilyev, namely N. B.
Vasilyev, whose book with V.L. Gutenmacher titled Straight Lines Continue
reading

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| Taggedalloys, aluminium, iron, metalloids, nuclear reactors, ores, rare metals, steel | 3 Comments

Chemical Elements: How They Were Discovered


Posted on June 22, 2012 by damitr

We now come to another book by D. N. Trifonov and V. D. Trifonov on history of


chemistry titled Chemical Elements: How They Were Discovered. In this book we shall
describe how the alphabet of chemistry has been designed and Continue reading
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| Tagged chemistry,elements, history, history of science, periodic law, synthesized elements, transuranium | 4
Comments

On Rare and Scattered Metals Venetsky


Posted on June 22, 2012 by damitr

In this post we will see a book titled On Rare and Scattered Metals by S. Venetsky, which
is a sort of sequel to the book titled Tales About Metals. This book tells about some rare
metals (including those called Continue reading
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| Tagged chemical, elements, hindi, marathi,metals, popular science, properties, radioactivity, rare metals, trace
metals, venetsky | 4 Comments

Category Archives: mathematics

Some new books


Posted on March 10, 2016 by damitr

Comment from Node Hello, I have uploaded the following to LibGen. 600 dpi | OCR |
Cleaned & Processed [Perfect] The files are now fully processed & cleaned.
Kiselevs Geometry / Book I. Planimetry Vol IBy A. P. Kiselev, Alexander Continue
reading

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books,physics problems and solutions, planimetry, stereometry | 5 Comments

Little Mathematics Library- An Unusual Algebra


Posted on February 6, 2016 by desperadomar

The next book on LML series is here. An Unusual Algebra by I.M.Yaglom Translated
from the Russian by G. Volosova. About The present book is based on the lecture given
by the author to senior pupils in Moscow on the 20th of April Continue reading
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mathematics library, lml, mathematics, mir, unusual | 8 Comments

General Methods for Solving Physics Problems Belikov


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book in the Problems and Solutions book, namely,
General Methods for Solving Physics Problems by B. S. Belikov About This book
attempts to create systematic use of generalised methods , general methodological
principles, Continue reading
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distribution, electric field, electromagnetic field, first law, general methods, gravitational field, kinematics, kinetic
theory,laws, light, magnetic field, maxwell distribution, mechanics, physics, problems and solutions, research
problems, rigid body, second law, thermodynamics, waves | 3 Comments

Mathematics Can Be Fun Yakov Perelman


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

This one was long pending: Mathematics Can Be Fun by Yakov Perelman To read and
enjoy this book it will suffice to possess a modest knowledge of mathematics, i.e. a
knowledge of the rules of arithmetic and elementary geometry. Very Continue
reading
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| Tagged algebra, fun, geometry, mathematics,perelman, puzzles, yakov perelman | 3 Comments

Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics Vladimirov

Posted on November 21, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see the book Generalized Functions in Mathematical Physics by V. S.
Vladimirov. About the book: modern mathematical physics makes extensive use of
the latest attainments of mathematics, one of which is the theory of Continue
reading
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functions,holomorphic functions, laplace transform, mathematical physics, poisson transform | Leave a comment

Maths with Mummy


Posted on November 3, 2015 by The Mitr

We come back after a long time with the book Maths with Mummy by V. Zhitomirsky
and L. Shevrin. About the book Maths with Mummy introduces young children to
mathematics. What should a child learn during this first introduction? Obviously this
basic information Continue reading
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Update: Books in Comments


Posted on June 5, 2014 by The Mitr

It has been a while since anything new was posted by me. But many good natured
people have invested their time and efforts to keep the book coming. This post is for
bringing forth those contributions and contributors. Chances are Continue reading
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science, holography, mathematics, mir books, mir publishers, philosophy of science, physics, physics problems and
solutions, quantum mechanics, topology | 398 Comments

Little Mathematics Library Pascals Triangle


Posted on January 2, 2012 by damitr

In continuing from the last post on Posts Machine by V. A. Uspenskii (sometimes


Uspensky) we come to another volume by him titled Pascalss Triangle. The book opens

with an interesting note The reader who is not familiar with Pascals Continue
reading
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coefficients, mathematics,olympiads, pascal's triangle, problem solving | 2 Comments

Little Mathematics Library Posts Machine


Posted on December 28, 2011 by damitr

We start our posts in the Little Mathematics Library series with a book by V. A.
Uspensky titled Posts Machine. This booklet is intended first of all for school children.
The first two chapters are comprehensible even for junior schoolchildren. Continue
reading
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| Tagged algorithms, children, computers,computing machine, mathematics, post's machine | 6 Comments

Lets Play Geometry


Posted on December 28, 2011 by damitr

[The aim of the book] is to acquaint children in exciting and stimulating way with some
of principle concepts of geometry, to teach them how to find bearings in simple
geometrical situations and to discern geometrical patterns in the world Continue
reading
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geometry, geometry,mathematics, mir publishers, primary | 3 Comments

Science for Everyone Problems in Plane Geometry


Posted on December 1, 2011 by damitr

As told in the last post, we now come to the Problems in Plane Geometry by I. F.
Sharygin in the Science for Everyone series. In the preface Sharygin says: This volume
contains over 600 problems in plane geometry and Continue reading
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geometry, geometry,Math, mathematics, mir publishers, plane geometry, popular science, problems and
solutions, Recreations, science for everyone, sharygin, theorem, Triangle | 11 Comments

Science for Everyone Problems in Solid Geometry


Posted on December 1, 2011 by damitr

We are still on the Science for Everyone series. This post is first of two books by I. F.
Sharygin. The two books are problem and solution books in geometry. In this post the
Problems in Solid Geometry is taken Continue reading
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publishers,olympiads, popular science, problems and solutions, science for everyone, sharygin, solid geometry | 10
Comments

Science for Everyone Differential Equations in Applications


Posted on November 30, 2011 by damitr

Continuing the Science for Everyone Series we now come to Differential Equations in
Applications by V. V. Amelkin From the back cover: This book is an easy-reading
introduction to ordinary differential equations and their use in the study of real
Continue reading
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equations, mathematics, mir publishers, physics, popular science, science for everyone | 7 Comments

Science for Everyone Physics and Geometry of Disorder


Percolation Theory
Posted on November 28, 2011 by damitr

We now come to another gem in the Science For Everyone series, Physics and Geometry
of Disorder Percolation Theory by A. L. Efros. From the back cover: This book is
about percolation theory and its various applications, which occur mostly Continue
reading
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| Tagged chemistry, disorder, efros,mathematics, mir publishers, monte carlo method, percolation
theory, physics, popular science, probability, science for everyone | 4 Comments

Category Archives: life sciences

Cells, Cells And More Cells P. Katin


Posted on April 4, 2016 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a wonderfully illustrated book Cells, Cells And More Cells by P.
Katin. Do you have a mirror at home? Go and take a good look at yourself. There is your
nose, your ears, your Continue reading
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| Tagged biology, cells, chromosomes,color, humans, katin, korolkov, kuehn, raduga publishers, size | 1 Comment

The Root System of Fruit Plants Kolesnikov


Posted on December 1, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a book titled The Root System of Fruit Plants by V. Kolesnikov.
About the book: The Root System of Fruit Plants provides the horticulturist with the
information he needs to be able to choose an Continue reading
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| Tagged agriculture, botany, farming, fruit growing, fruit plants, mir books, mycorrhiza, Root Excavation, root
hairs, Root System, root systems, The Root System of Fruit Plants | 1 Comment

In The Realm of Catalysis Afanasiev, Zaikov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

The phenomenon of changing the rate of a chemical reaction by the action of substances
that do not alter their own chemical composition during this reaction is called catalysis.
In this post we will see the book In The Realm Continue reading
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| Taggedcatalysis, catalysts, energy barrier, enzymes, heterogeneous, homogeneous, industrial, model
reactions, rate of reaction| 3 Comments

Vegetable Growing In Home Gardens Kononkov, Kiran


Posted on October 21, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a book titled Vegetable Growing In Home Gardens of Tropical
and Subtropical Areas by P. F. Konokov and V. Kiran. About the book: As the descriptive
name suggests the book covers in detail how Continue reading
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| Tagged agriculture, farming, growing, horticulture,irrigation, kitchen garden, plant nutrition, soils, subtropics, tropics, vegetables, weather | Leave a comment

Science for Everyone Ethology What Animals Do and Why?


Posted on October 8, 2013 by The Mitr

Ethology is derived from two Greek words: ethos, meaning character, or custom; and
logos, meaning study. In this post we will see another book in the series Science For
Everyone. This one is titled Ethology What Animals Do and Continue reading
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behavior, animals, cognition, communication, ethology, mir publishers, pheromones, territories, tropisms, zoology | 3
Comments

First Aid Buyanov


Posted on September 14, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see First Aid by V. M. Buyanov First aid is a combination of the
emergency medical measures used in case of sudden illness or accident. The first aid
rendered on the spot or as the Continue reading
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aid,health care, medical, medicines, poison | Leave a comment

The World Is Built On Probability Tarasov


Posted on September 13, 2013 by damitr

YOU WONT REGRET READING THIS BOOK We now come to much awaited book by
Lev Tarasov The World Is Built On Probability. And this post also is the 200th post on
Mirtitles! Thanks to all who helped and encouraged!! From Continue reading
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| Tagged causality,classical physics, darwin, decisions, entropy, evolution, feedback, laws, mathematics, maxwell's

demon, mutation,natural selection, physics, probability, quantum mechanics, randomness, self control, statistical
testing, statistics, wave function | 10 Comments

On The Neuronal Organization of The Brain Poliakov


Posted on June 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we see a book on neuroscience titled On The Neuronal Organization of The
Brain by G. I. Poliakov. Though much of the material in the book may be dated. This
monograph is devoted to a description of Continue reading
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regulation, brain, control,function, nervous system, neuronal network, neurons, reflex mechanisms | 1 Comment

Sounds We Cannot Hear Kudryavtsev


Posted on June 6, 2013 by damitr
Posted in books, chemistry, foreign languages publishing, life sciences, physics, science, technology
| Taggedapplications, chemistry, crystals, microscope, moise, oscillators, popular
science, sounds, supersonics, ultrasound | 1 Comment

Origin And Development Of Life On Earth Voitkevich


Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Mitr

After a long break in the Science for Everyone Series we come to one of the remaining
titles in this series. This one is titled Origin and Development of Life on Earth by G.
Voitkevich. This is a sort of Continue reading
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| Taggedbiosphere, evolution, history, life, origin, population | 5 Comments

Why I Am Like Dad?


Posted on June 26, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a book on genetics titled Why Im Like Dad? by N. Luchnik. Why do
cats give birth to kittens, lions to lion-cubs, and rabbits to baby rabbits? Why do human
children, too, not only outwardly look Continue reading

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| Tagged chromosomes, genes, genetics, laws of heredity, Laws of Nature, Nucleic Acids, Self-replicating Molecules
| 3 Comments

Space Chemistry
Posted on June 23, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Space Chemistry by L. Nikolaev. The book covers aspects of


astrophysics and astronomy with stars, planets, comets and meteorites and other
celestial bodies from a perspective of chemistry and hence that of spectroscopy. The last
chapter Continue reading
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| Taggedevolution, h-r diagram, interstellar matter, nuclear reactions, planents, plasma, space
chemistry, stars, sun, synthesis | 7 Comments

Science for Everyone The Grand Biological Clock


Posted on March 12, 2012 by damitr

So out of our remaining posts for Science for Everyone, as mentioned in Taking Stock
we now come to The Grand Biological Clock by V. M. Dilman. Many, many thanks to
gnv64 for making this possible. From the back cover: Continue reading
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| Tagged biology, life, medicine |12 Comments

Science for Everyone Me Or Not Me


Posted on December 22, 2011 by damitr

In continuing our previous post on Life Sciences in the Science for Everyone series, we
now come to a book on human physiology and our bodily defense mechanisms against
all external threats that is immunology. This one is called Me Continue reading
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defects, health, immunology, stem cell, vaccines | 9 Comments

Science for Everyone Luminiscence in Public Health

Posted on December 22, 2011 by damitr

Among the titles that have posted so far in the Science for Everyone series we do not
have any on Life Sciences, so this is one starts that trend, which I hope will increase in
the future. This particular book Continue reading
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chemistry, diagnostic,Fluorescence Analysis, forensic medicine, life sciences, luminescencem health, science for
everyone | 1 Comment

Category Archives: history

Something Called Nothing Podolny


Posted on November 24, 2013 by The Mitr

The present book relates the history of views, the development of ideas, often ones that
are still in the making. In this post we will see a book about nothing! The curios title of
the book is Something Called Nothing Continue reading
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sea, elementary particles, ether, fields, history of science, mir publishers, neutrino, physics, planck length, popular
science, quantum mecha, vacuum, void | 1 Comment

In the Search for Beauty Smilga


Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Mitr

In an earlier post we have seen a wonderful book on special relativity titled Relativity
and Man by V. Smilga. In that post, it was pointed out another book by this wonderful
author titled In theSearch for Beauty, which has Continue reading
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| Tagged bolyai,einstein, euclid, gauss, general relativity, geometry, history of
mathematics, lobachevskian, lobachevsky, mathematics,non euclidean geometry | 10 Comments

The Riddles of Three Oceans Kondratov


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a book titled The Riddles of Three Oceans by Alexander Kondratov. As
the title suggests the book is about mysteries which are scattered throughout the three
major oceans, namely, Atlantic, Pacific and the Indian. In this Continue reading
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| Tagged anthropology, archaelogy, atlantis, civilizations,easter, islands, liguistics, mysteries, oceans | 1 Comment

Matter and Man Vasilyev, Stanyukovich


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev, K. Stanyukovich titled Matter and Man. The book
talks about the various aspects of matter and how man (humans!) has come to control
them and use them. The book thematically explores solids, Continue reading
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clouds, explosion, fields, jets, plasma, universe, vacuum | Leave a comment

Metals and Man Vasilyev


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev whose book Matter and Man we saw earlier. This
book is similarly titled Metals and Man. There is another Vasilyev, namely N. B.
Vasilyev, whose book with V.L. Gutenmacher titled Straight Lines Continue
reading
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| Taggedalloys, aluminium, iron, metalloids, nuclear reactors, ores, rare metals, steel | 3 Comments

Probabilities of the Quantum World Daniel Danin


Posted on July 21, 2012 by damitr

What can take place of a particular interpretation? Only another interpretation


nothing else. We now come to Daniel Danins book titled Probabilities of the Quantum
World. The book traces the history of ideas in the conceptual development of Quantum
Continue reading

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Broglie, einstein,heisenberg, ideas, interpretation, kuhn, planck, quantum
mechanics, rutherford, schroedinger, solvay congress,sommerfield | 8 Comments

Energy and Entropy Alekseev


Posted on July 8, 2012 by damitr

This title has been quite in demand, and rightly so! This is one of the most wonderful
books that I have come across. So here it is!! Energy and Entropy by G. A. Alekseev Back
cover of the book says: Continue reading
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|Tagged conversion, energy, entropy, forces, machines, negentropy, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Universal Physical Constants


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

In this post we will see a wonderful little book titled Universal Physical Constants by O.
P. Spiridonov.This is a book that deals with history of science in a wonderful way. There
are six stories to be told about the Continue reading
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constants | 11 Comments

Three Thousand Years of Magnets V. P. Kartsev


Posted on March 14, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a wonderful book titled Three Thousand Years of Magnets by V. P.


Kartsev. The introduction of the book says: The universe is magnetic, from its vast,
distant nebulae right down to elementary particles, and man is Continue reading
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| Tagged accelerators, electromagents, josephson effect, magnets, popular science, super conductors | 11 Comments

Category Archives: geology

Geochemistry for Everyone Fersman


Posted on August 15, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Geochemistry for Everyone by Alexander.E.Fersman This book is
neither a fascinating novel nor a scientific treatise. It is built according to a special plan.
One after another its four parts pass from general problems Continue reading
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| Tagged atoms, chemical elements, geochemistry, geology, mendelev | 1 Comment

Origin And Development Of Life On Earth Voitkevich


Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Mitr

After a long break in the Science for Everyone Series we come to one of the remaining
titles in this series. This one is titled Origin and Development of Life on Earth by G.
Voitkevich. This is a sort of Continue reading
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| Taggedbiosphere, evolution, history, life, origin, population | 5 Comments

The Riddles of Three Oceans Kondratov


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We now come to a book titled The Riddles of Three Oceans by Alexander Kondratov. As
the title suggests the book is about mysteries which are scattered throughout the three
major oceans, namely, Atlantic, Pacific and the Indian. In this Continue reading
Posted in books, geology, history, progress publishers, science
| Tagged anthropology, archaelogy, atlantis, civilizations,easter, islands, liguistics, mysteries, oceans | 1 Comment

Metals and Man Vasilyev


Posted on September 4, 2012 by damitr

We come to a book by M. Vasilyev whose book Matter and Man we saw earlier. This
book is similarly titled Metals and Man. There is another Vasilyev, namely N. B.

Vasilyev, whose book with V.L. Gutenmacher titled Straight Lines Continue
reading
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| Taggedalloys, aluminium, iron, metalloids, nuclear reactors, ores, rare metals, steel | 3 Comments

Science for Everyone Our Planet The Earth


Posted on December 23, 2011 by damitr

The book in this post is titled Our Planet The Earth by A. V. Byalko. The book is
wonderfully written and well illustrated. This is a book which mingles with a lot of
disciplines and presents us with a better Continue reading
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| Tagged astronomy, climate,earth, geology, physics, popular science, sun | 8 Comments

Science for Everyone Progeny of Volcanoes


Posted on December 19, 2011 by damitr

Till now we have not seen any books in the area of Geology, so this one is for all the
people who are interested in volcanoes. In Science for Everyone series now we come to
The Progeny of Volcanoes by Continue reading
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books,popular science, science for everyone, volcanoes | 1 Comment

Category Archives: foreign languages publishing

Harnessing The Sun Borisov, Pyatnova


Posted on September 10, 2013 by damitr

We now come to Harnessing The Sun (Stories about semiconductors) by Y.Borisov,


I.Pyatnova. This book is about solar energy. It takes you on a journey in which we
explore different ways involving semiconductor technology. in which this abundant
form Continue reading
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| Tagged electricity, energy,semiconductors, solar energy, solar panels | 1 Comment

Geochemistry for Everyone Fersman


Posted on August 15, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Geochemistry for Everyone by Alexander.E.Fersman This book is
neither a fascinating novel nor a scientific treatise. It is built according to a special plan.
One after another its four parts pass from general problems Continue reading
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| Tagged atoms, chemical elements, geochemistry, geology, mendelev | 1 Comment

Sounds We Cannot Hear Kudryavtsev


Posted on June 6, 2013 by damitr
Posted in books, chemistry, foreign languages publishing, life sciences, physics, science, technology
| Taggedapplications, chemistry, crystals, microscope, moise, oscillators, popular
science, sounds, supersonics, ultrasound | 1 Comment

Travel To Distant Worlds Gilzin


Posted on December 25, 2012 by desperadomar

We now come to Travel to Distant Worlds by Karl Gilzin. This is a very optimistic book
about future, written at just the beginning of space age. The youth throughout the
world have been manifesting a great Continue reading
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Theoretical Physics Kompaneyets


Posted on October 22, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Theoretical Physics by A. S. Kompaneyets. This book is intended for


readers who are acquainted with the course of general physics and analysis of
nonspecializing institutions of higher education. It is meant chiefly for engineerphysicists, though Continue reading
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physics,kompaneyets, lagrangian, mechanics, quantum mechanics, statistical laws, statistical physics, theoretical
physics | 25 Comments

Y. Ryabov Celestial Mechanics


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

How do the heavenly bodies move, and how are these movements related to one
another? What forces of nature govern such motions? We now come to another jewel of
a book titled Celestial Mechanics by Y. Ryabov. This book discusses Continue
reading
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neptune, gravitation, history of science, law, law of universal gravitation, mechanics, motion, newton, planets, two
body problem | 2 Comments

Yakov Perelman Figures For Fun


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

We now come to another book by Yakov Perelman called Figures for Fun. Again this
work went through a lot of editions and was translated into many Indian languages.
From the Preface To read and enjoy this book it will Continue reading
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Yakov Perelman Astronomy for Entertainment


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

Continuing with Yakov Perelman, we now come to Astronomy for Entertainment. This is
a book that I have read as a digital copy only. I do not know if there are any translations
in Indian languages, but I know of Continue reading
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| Tagged perelman,popular science | 4 Comments

Yakov Perelman Physics for Entertainment


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Physics for Entertainment by Yakov Perelman. This was one of the
first physics books that I have read. The book as was noted in the earlier post has been
translated in various Indian languages. These Continue reading
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Comments

Introduction To Physics
Posted on November 18, 2011 by damitr

Frankly speaking I did not know about this book from A. Kitagorodsky (thanks Gordon
for pointing it out). But this seems to be full fledged and comprehensive textbook, quite
different from the popular science books by Kitaigorodsky that we have Continue
reading
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house,kitaigorodsky, mechanics, physics, structure of matter, textbook, thermal motion | 14 Comments

What is the theory of relativity?


Posted on November 18, 2011 by damitr

Legendary physicist Lev Landau apart from the Physics for Everyone series wrote
another book on popular science, with Y. Rumer, it is called What is the theory of
relativity? The book is an attempt to make the readers understand the Continue
reading
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house,landau, mir books, mir publishers, physics, popular science, relativity, rumer | 10 Comments

Handbook of Elementary Physics


Posted on September 14, 2011 by damitr

In the previous post we discussed about two Handbooks of Mathematics by M.


Vygodsky. In this post I will be discussing a Handbook of Elementary Physics that I
know of, two other Handbooks by Yarovsky and Detlaf will be discussed Continue
reading
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physics, koshkin, physics,shirkevich, tables and graphs | 12 Comments

Buy New Mir Books Now!


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Yes! This is a once in a lifetime chance!! You can see the catalog of Mir books that Rajan
has on his website: Some of the titles are quite rare and are reasonably priced. I have
recently purchased some books Continue reading
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publishers,raduga publishers, science for everyone, soviet | Tagged little mathematics library, mir, mir books, mir
publishers,physics for everyone, popular science, progress publishers, raduga publishers | 24 Comments

Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
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publishers, science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers, science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

Category Archives: engineering

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory Anselm


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Introduction to Semiconductor Theory by A. Anselm. About the
book This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in
experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. It will probably Continue
reading
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structure, crystals, electrons,energy gap, group theory, holes, lattice, magnetism, metals, mir books, mir
publishers, physics, quantum mechanics,scattering, semiconductors, solids, symmetry, thermal properties, transport
pehnomena, x-ray diffraction | 3 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to
help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue
reading
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nuclei, atoms,currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics, mechanics,optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors Klimov


Posted on November 25, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors by A. Klimov. About the
book: The book covers different aspects of nuclear physics. In chapters 1 to 4 basics of
nuclear physics and interactions of elementary particles are Continue reading
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| Tagged antimatter,atomin nuclei, chain reaction, critical mass, diffusion of neutrons, dosimetry, elementary
particles, fast reactors, heavy water reactors, interactions, light water reactors, non-critical reactor, nuclear
physics, nuclear reactors, physics, quantum mehcanics, radiation shielding | 3 Comments

Radio Receiver Theory Chistyakov


Posted on October 25, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see the book Radio Receiver Theory by N. Buka, A. Falko and N.
Chistyakov, which was edited by N. I. Chistyakov. About the Book: This book is a general
course on radio receivers as taught in Continue reading
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| Tagged AM,amplifiers, broadcasting, communication, fidelity, FM, frequency
converters, gain, intereference, modulation, noise,phase detectors, radio, receivers, signals | 5 Comments

In The Realm of Catalysis Afanasiev, Zaikov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

The phenomenon of changing the rate of a chemical reaction by the action of substances
that do not alter their own chemical composition during this reaction is called catalysis.
In this post we will see the book In The Realm Continue reading
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| Taggedcatalysis, catalysts, energy barrier, enzymes, heterogeneous, homogeneous, industrial, model
reactions, rate of reaction| 3 Comments

Laser Physics and Applications Tarasov


Posted on September 19, 2013 by damitr

We have already seen two books on Lasers by Lev Tarasov, namely Laser Age in Optics
and Laser Physics. In this post we will see yet another book on Lasers by him, this one is
titled Laser Physics and Applications. Continue reading
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lasers, fusion, history, holography, laser control, lasers, optical coherence, physics, Q-switching, resonant
cavity, types of lasers | 5 Comments

Laser Physics Tarasov


Posted on September 17, 2013 by damitr

We had earlier seen Laser Age in Optics by Tarasov. In this post we will see Laser
Physics by L. V. Tarasov. About the Book The book aims at bringing the reader up-todate with the latest achievements and trends in Continue reading

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lasers, coherence, control of laser, history, lasers, performance data, physics, Q-switching, resonant cavity, types of
lasers | 2 Comments

Radio Receivers Barkan, Zhdanov


Posted on September 11, 2013 by damitr

We now come to Radio Receivers by V. Barkan and V. Zhdanov This book covers all
topics related to radio receivers right from fundamentals to audio, video amplifiers and
receivers. Also discussed are various bands of operation. It starts from Continue
reading
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| Tagged AM, amplifiers,detectors, FM, modulation, noise, radar, SHF, short waves, signals, UHF, VHF | 2 Comments

Harnessing The Sun Borisov, Pyatnova


Posted on September 10, 2013 by damitr

We now come to Harnessing The Sun (Stories about semiconductors) by Y.Borisov,


I.Pyatnova. This book is about solar energy. It takes you on a journey in which we
explore different ways involving semiconductor technology. in which this abundant
form Continue reading
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| Tagged electricity, energy,semiconductors, solar energy, solar panels | 1 Comment

The Space Age Shkolenko


Posted on August 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see The Space Age by Yuri Shkolenko The author, Yu. A. Shkolenko,
is a doctor of philosophy and a journalist. In his book he has com-bined reflections on
the fundamental processes occurring in the space Continue reading
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| Tagged aelita, astronauts, cosmonauts,history, rockets, space, space travel, spaceship, universe | Leave a
comment

Pioneers of Space Mitroshenkov

Posted on August 16, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Pioneers of Space compiled by V. Mitroshenkov PIONEERS OF


SPACE IS A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTARY ESSAYS WRITTEN BY.
COSMONAUTS, SCIENTISTS AND JOURNALISTS ABOUT THE ORGANISATION OF
THE SOVIET SPACE PROGRAMME. OFFERS INFORMATION ABOUT THE
Continue reading
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| Tagged astronauts,cosmonauts, space, space ship, space travel, yuri gagarin | 1 Comment

A Spaceship In Orbit Kolesnikov, Glazkov


Posted on August 14, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see A Spaceship In Orbit by Yu.V. Kolesnikov, Yu. N. Glazkov What
lies ahead of you is the investigation of the crater-gnawed Moon and the landing on
Mars. You are expected to penetrate into the Continue reading
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| Taggedastronauts, planets, space travel, spaceship, stars, sun | Leave a comment

Space Adventures From Your Home Rabiza


Posted on June 13, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see a childrens book on experiments on space travel titled Space
Adventures in Your Home by F. Rabiza Space Adventures in Your Home will help you
perform experiments on your own. Of course, this book Continue reading
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publishers, physics, science, soviet, technology| Tagged children's book, cosmonautics, heat, laws of
motion, physics, rockets, space experiments, space vechicles,weightlessness | 14 Comments

Krasnov Aerodynamics 2
Posted on April 29, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Aerodynamics 2 : Methods of Aerodynamic Calculations by N. F.


Krasnov. In an earlier post we have seen Volume 1 of this book. Before beginning the

second part, readers should be familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of Continue
reading
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interference, boundary layer equation, heat transfer, supersonic flow | 10 Comments

Category Archives: chemistry

In The Realm of Catalysis Afanasiev, Zaikov


Posted on October 23, 2013 by damitr

The phenomenon of changing the rate of a chemical reaction by the action of substances
that do not alter their own chemical composition during this reaction is called catalysis.
In this post we will see the book In The Realm Continue reading
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| Taggedcatalysis, catalysts, energy barrier, enzymes, heterogeneous, homogeneous, industrial, model
reactions, rate of reaction| 3 Comments

Science for Everyone Learning About Chemistry


Posted on October 20, 2013 by The Mitr

the goal of this book is to make the material about chemistry and its problems more
understandable. In this post we come to yet another book in the Science for Everyone
series. This one is titled Learning About Chemistry Continue reading
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paradoxes, chemical puzzles, chemical reactions, chemical transformations, chemistry, medicines, mir
books, poison,polymers, science for everyone, teaching, toxic, why is sky blue | 1 Comment

Molecules Without Chemical Bonds Dmitriev


Posted on September 25, 2013 by damitr

The shape and the size of a figure are of no importance in topology. In this post we will
see a book on chemical topology titled Molecules Without Chemical Bonds by I.S.
Dmitriev. In recent technical literature more and more Continue reading
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structure, geometry, inorganic, molecules, Polyene Ribbons, topology | 2 Comments

Laboratory Exercises in General Chemistry Semishin


Posted on September 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Laboratory Exercises in General Chemistry by V. Semishin.


About the book As the name suggests this is a book about exercises in chemistry. It
covers a lot many reactions as can be seen from Continue reading
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formula, chemical reactions, chemistry, colloidal
solutions, exercises, halogens, laboratory, metals, solutions, synthesis,vapour | 5 Comments

Geochemistry for Everyone Fersman


Posted on August 15, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Geochemistry for Everyone by Alexander.E.Fersman This book is
neither a fascinating novel nor a scientific treatise. It is built according to a special plan.
One after another its four parts pass from general problems Continue reading
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| Tagged atoms, chemical elements, geochemistry, geology, mendelev | 1 Comment

Sounds We Cannot Hear Kudryavtsev


Posted on June 6, 2013 by damitr
Posted in books, chemistry, foreign languages publishing, life sciences, physics, science, technology
| Taggedapplications, chemistry, crystals, microscope, moise, oscillators, popular
science, sounds, supersonics, ultrasound | 1 Comment

Origin And Development Of Life On Earth Voitkevich


Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Mitr

After a long break in the Science for Everyone Series we come to one of the remaining
titles in this series. This one is titled Origin and Development of Life on Earth by G.
Voitkevich. This is a sort of Continue reading
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| Taggedbiosphere, evolution, history, life, origin, population | 5 Comments

Experiments Without Explosions


Posted on June 22, 2012 by damitr

We now see another wonderful book in chemistry titled Experiments Without


Explosions by O. M. Olgin. The book consists of six parts. The first part contains advice
on how to set up a home laboratory, and preliminary instructions that are Continue
reading
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reactions,chemistry, diy, enzymes, experiments, explosions, home lab, oil paints, protiens, washing | 11 Comments

On Rare and Scattered Metals Venetsky


Posted on June 22, 2012 by damitr

In this post we will see a book titled On Rare and Scattered Metals by S. Venetsky, which
is a sort of sequel to the book titled Tales About Metals. This book tells about some rare
metals (including those called Continue reading
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| Tagged chemical, elements, hindi, marathi,metals, popular science, properties, radioactivity, rare metals, trace
metals, venetsky | 4 Comments

The Extraordinary Properties of Ordinary Solutions


Posted on June 21, 2012 by damitr

I, too, invite you to share my amazement at the extraordinary, extremely extraordinary


properties of ordinary solutions. We now come to an interesting book on chemistry
titled Extraordinary Properties of Ordinary Solutions by Yu. Ya. Fialkov. Why is it that
the Continue reading

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| Tagged chemistry, ions, properties, solubility, solutions,water | 6 Comments

Physical Problems for Robinsons Lange


Posted on June 1, 2012 by damitr

In some of the problems given in this book we offer the use of what seem to be utterly
unsuitable instruments and objects in order to determine various quantities. The
problems, however, can be solved if these objects are applied Continue reading
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envelope physics, experiments, measurement, order of magnitude, physics problems and solutions, rough
estimations | 8 Comments

Universal Physical Constants


Posted on May 23, 2012 by damitr

In this post we will see a wonderful little book titled Universal Physical Constants by O.
P. Spiridonov.This is a book that deals with history of science in a wonderful way. There
are six stories to be told about the Continue reading
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constants | 11 Comments

Quasi Particles M. I. Kaganov and I. M. Lifshits


Posted on March 10, 2012 by damitr

We come to Quasi Particles by M. I. Kaganov and I. M. Lifshits. A wonderful little book


on solid state physics. The back cover says: This book, Quasiparticles (Ideas and
principles of solid state quantum physics), was written by two Continue reading
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| Tagged bosons, excitons, fermions, magnons,phonons, quantum mechanics, quasi particles, solid state physics | 12
Comments

Science for Everyone Silhouttes of Chemistry


Posted on December 20, 2011 by damitr

In the Science for Everyone Series we now come to Silhouttes of Chemistry by D. N.


Trifonov and L. G. Vlasov. This one is for all the people who were waiting for chemistry
books. The back cover of the book Continue reading
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science, science for everyone | 10 Comments

Category Archives: books

Cells, Cells And More Cells P. Katin


Posted on April 4, 2016 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a wonderfully illustrated book Cells, Cells And More Cells by P.
Katin. Do you have a mirror at home? Go and take a good look at yourself. There is your
nose, your ears, your Continue reading
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| Tagged biology, cells, chromosomes,color, humans, katin, korolkov, kuehn, raduga publishers, size | 1 Comment

Some new books


Posted on March 10, 2016 by damitr

Comment from Node Hello, I have uploaded the following to LibGen. 600 dpi | OCR |
Cleaned & Processed [Perfect] The files are now fully processed & cleaned.
Kiselevs Geometry / Book I. Planimetry Vol IBy A. P. Kiselev, Alexander Continue
reading
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books,physics problems and solutions, planimetry, stereometry | 5 Comments

Thanks a double of million!


Posted on March 2, 2016 by damitr

We have crossed 2 Million number of views! Thanks for all those who helped to get the
project going. Though we have been not consistent with new posts in recent past, we will
make up for it soon. Thanks again!
Posted in books | 12 Comments

Little Mathematics Library- An Unusual Algebra


Posted on February 6, 2016 by desperadomar

The next book on LML series is here. An Unusual Algebra by I.M.Yaglom Translated
from the Russian by G. Volosova. About The present book is based on the lecture given
by the author to senior pupils in Moscow on the 20th of April Continue reading
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mathematics library, lml, mathematics, mir, unusual | 8 Comments

Tales About Metals Venetsky


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

We now come to a wonderful book titled Tales About Metals by S. Venetsky. Earlier we
had seen the sequel to this book On Rare and Scattered Metals by the same author.
About For ages have metals faithfully served humanity Continue reading
Posted in books | Tagged applications, chemistry, discovery, elements, history, history of
science, metallurgy, metals,periodic table, popular science, properties, radioactivity, rare metals, trace
metals, uses, venetsky | 13 Comments

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory Anselm


Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Introduction to Semiconductor Theory by A. Anselm. About the
book This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in
experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. It will probably Continue
reading
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structure, crystals, electrons,energy gap, group theory, holes, lattice, magnetism, metals, mir books, mir

publishers, physics, quantum mechanics,scattering, semiconductors, solids, symmetry, thermal properties, transport
pehnomena, x-ray diffraction | 3 Comments

Selected Problems on Physics Myasnikov, Osanova


Posted on December 7, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another Problem and Solution book: Selected Problems on
Physics by S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova About The main purpose of the book is to
help those preparing for entrance examinations to engineering colleges Continue
reading
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nuclei, atoms,currents, diffraction, dynamics, electricity, electrstatics, gas theory, gases, geometrical
optics, kinetmatics, mechanics,optics, oscillations and waves, problems and
solutions, refraction, statics, thermodynamics | Leave a comment

Buy New Mir Books Now!


Posted on September 5, 2011 by damitr

Yes! This is a once in a lifetime chance!! You can see the catalog of Mir books that Rajan
has on his website: Some of the titles are quite rare and are reasonably priced. I have
recently purchased some books Continue reading
Posted in books, foreign languages publishing, little mathematics library, mir books, mir publishers, progress
publishers,raduga publishers, science for everyone, soviet | Tagged little mathematics library, mir, mir books, mir
publishers,physics for everyone, popular science, progress publishers, raduga publishers | 24 Comments

Tarasov and Tarasova


Posted on September 4, 2011 by damitr

One of the very first physics books that I had purchased in Nagpur from the used book
sellers which was not a story book was a book by Aldina Tarasova and Lev Tarasov. The
title of the book was Questions Continue reading
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mechanics,tarasov, tarasova | 72 Comments

Popular Science Books 1

Posted on June 9, 2011 by damitr

In this post I am highlighting some of the books in the popular science series published
by Mir. The time of publication is from late 60s to early 70s. The books are in varied
subjects and disciplines and the reason Continue reading
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science, science, soviet books, used books | 14 Comments

Problem books in Physics


Posted on June 7, 2011 by damitr

Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post
we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the
one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is Continue reading
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solutions,science | 37 Comments

Physics For Everyone


Posted on June 3, 2011 by damitr

The great Lev Landau along with Alexander I. Kitaigorodsky published a volume on
popular physics titled Physics for Everyone. This one volume was later expanded into 4
volumes by Kitaigorodosky. Title Author Year Pages Physics for Everyone: Motion, Heat
L. Continue reading
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everyone | 36 Comments

Little Mathematics Library


Posted on June 2, 2011 by damitr

Just like the Science for Everyone series, Mir Publishers also ran a series in mathematics
called the Little Mathematics Library. Here are some of the books from that series.
Please add the books that are not listed here and are Continue reading

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library, mathematics,mir books | 20 Comments

Science for Everyone


Posted on September 6, 2010 by damitr

Science for Everyone is a long running series from Mir Publishers. Most of the titles that
I have collected are from used book shops. Some of the titles are by others and some
from library and some of the titles Continue reading
Posted in books, mir books, mir publishers, science for everyone, soviet, used books | 24 Comments

Books from the Soviet Era


Posted on September 5, 2010 by damitr

Mir Publications is a name known to most Indians associated with excellent books in
almost all subjects of interest, but especially in science and mathematics. Many people
who I know, confess that the science and mathematics that they have understood,
Continue reading
Posted in books, foreign languages publishing, mir books, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers, science for everyone, soviet, used books | Tagged books, mir, mir publishers, progress publishers, raduga
publishers, science for everyone, soviet, used books | 58 Comments

Category Archives: astronomy

Selected Questions and Problems in Physics


Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Selected Questions and Problems in Physics by R. Gladkova and
N. Kutylovskaya. About the book This collection of questions and problems in physics is
in tended for the students of correspondence courses and evening classes in Continue
reading

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publishers, optics, physics, problems and solutions, thermodynamics | 7 Comments

Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors Klimov


Posted on November 25, 2013 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Reactors by A. Klimov. About the
book: The book covers different aspects of nuclear physics. In chapters 1 to 4 basics of
nuclear physics and interactions of elementary particles are Continue reading
Posted in astronomy, books, engineering, mir books, mir publishers, physics, soviet, technology
| Tagged antimatter,atomin nuclei, chain reaction, critical mass, diffusion of neutrons, dosimetry, elementary
particles, fast reactors, heavy water reactors, interactions, light water reactors, non-critical reactor, nuclear
physics, nuclear reactors, physics, quantum mehcanics, radiation shielding | 3 Comments

Something Called Nothing Podolny


Posted on November 24, 2013 by The Mitr

The present book relates the history of views, the development of ideas, often ones that
are still in the making. In this post we will see a book about nothing! The curios title of
the book is Something Called Nothing Continue reading
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sea, elementary particles, ether, fields, history of science, mir publishers, neutrino, physics, planck length, popular
science, quantum mecha, vacuum, void | 1 Comment

The Space Age Shkolenko


Posted on August 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see The Space Age by Yuri Shkolenko The author, Yu. A. Shkolenko,
is a doctor of philosophy and a journalist. In his book he has com-bined reflections on
the fundamental processes occurring in the space Continue reading
Posted in Aerodynamics, astronomy, books, engineering, science, technology
| Tagged aelita, astronauts, cosmonauts,history, rockets, space, space travel, spaceship, universe | Leave a
comment

A Spaceship In Orbit Kolesnikov, Glazkov

Posted on August 14, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see A Spaceship In Orbit by Yu.V. Kolesnikov, Yu. N. Glazkov What
lies ahead of you is the investigation of the crater-gnawed Moon and the landing on
Mars. You are expected to penetrate into the Continue reading
Posted in Aerodynamics, astronomy, books, engineering, mir books, mir publishers, science, soviet, technology
| Taggedastronauts, planets, space travel, spaceship, stars, sun | Leave a comment

Space Adventures From Your Home Rabiza


Posted on June 13, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see a childrens book on experiments on space travel titled Space
Adventures in Your Home by F. Rabiza Space Adventures in Your Home will help you
perform experiments on your own. Of course, this book Continue reading
Posted in Aerodynamics, astronomy, books, engineering, mir books, mir
publishers, physics, science, soviet, technology| Tagged children's book, cosmonautics, heat, laws of
motion, physics, rockets, space experiments, space vechicles,weightlessness | 14 Comments

In the Search for Beauty Smilga


Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Mitr

In an earlier post we have seen a wonderful book on special relativity titled Relativity
and Man by V. Smilga. In that post, it was pointed out another book by this wonderful
author titled In theSearch for Beauty, which has Continue reading
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| Tagged bolyai,einstein, euclid, gauss, general relativity, geometry, history of
mathematics, lobachevskian, lobachevsky, mathematics,non euclidean geometry | 10 Comments

Updates
Posted on April 18, 2012 by damitr

The link for All About The Telescope has been updated. This is a major revision from the
earlier link, in terms of quality. The download size is about ~118 MB. Update 2: gnv64
has made a (much) smaller version of Continue reading

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Science for Everyone In The World of Binary Stars


Posted on December 23, 2011 by damitr

In the Science for Everyone series we now go to a journey In The World of Binary Stars
by V. M. Lipunov. This book discusses many things about the binary stars and the exotic
things that they can lead to. Continue reading
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curves, mir publishers, pulsars, radio, stellar structure, x ray | 11 Comments

Science for Everyone Our Planet The Earth


Posted on December 23, 2011 by damitr

The book in this post is titled Our Planet The Earth by A. V. Byalko. The book is
wonderfully written and well illustrated. This is a book which mingles with a lot of
disciplines and presents us with a better Continue reading
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| Tagged astronomy, climate,earth, geology, physics, popular science, sun | 8 Comments

Science for Everyone This Fascinating Astronomy


Posted on December 8, 2011 by damitr

We now come to another book in Science for Everyone Series, this one is titled This
Fascinating Astronomy by V. N . Komarov. This book goes a step further than the two
other astronomy books (All About The Telescope, A Continue reading
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publishers,popular science, science for everyone | 18 Comments

Category Archives: Aerodynamics

The Space Age Shkolenko


Posted on August 17, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see The Space Age by Yuri Shkolenko The author, Yu. A. Shkolenko,
is a doctor of philosophy and a journalist. In his book he has com-bined reflections on
the fundamental processes occurring in the space Continue reading
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Pioneers of Space Mitroshenkov


Posted on August 16, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Pioneers of Space compiled by V. Mitroshenkov PIONEERS OF


SPACE IS A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTARY ESSAYS WRITTEN BY.
COSMONAUTS, SCIENTISTS AND JOURNALISTS ABOUT THE ORGANISATION OF
THE SOVIET SPACE PROGRAMME. OFFERS INFORMATION ABOUT THE
Continue reading
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| Tagged astronauts,cosmonauts, space, space ship, space travel, yuri gagarin | 1 Comment

A Spaceship In Orbit Kolesnikov, Glazkov


Posted on August 14, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see A Spaceship In Orbit by Yu.V. Kolesnikov, Yu. N. Glazkov What
lies ahead of you is the investigation of the crater-gnawed Moon and the landing on
Mars. You are expected to penetrate into the Continue reading
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| Taggedastronauts, planets, space travel, spaceship, stars, sun | Leave a comment

Space Adventures From Your Home Rabiza


Posted on June 13, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see a childrens book on experiments on space travel titled Space
Adventures in Your Home by F. Rabiza Space Adventures in Your Home will help you
perform experiments on your own. Of course, this book Continue reading
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motion, physics, rockets, space experiments, space vechicles,weightlessness | 14 Comments

Krasnov Aerodynamics 2
Posted on April 29, 2013 by damitr

In this post we will see Aerodynamics 2 : Methods of Aerodynamic Calculations by N. F.


Krasnov. In an earlier post we have seen Volume 1 of this book. Before beginning the
second part, readers should be familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of Continue
reading
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interference, boundary layer equation, heat transfer, supersonic flow | 10 Comments

Krasnov Aerodynamics 1
Posted on January 22, 2013 by desperadomar

In this post we will see Aerodynamics 1 : Fundamentals of Theory. Aerodynamics of an


Airfoil and a Wing by N. F. Krasnov. Volume 2 posted here. The present textbook, in
addition to the general laws of flow of a fluid, Continue reading
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publishers, science, soviet | 3 Comments

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