Henderson, Harry

Provides a history of nuclear power, biographies of key scientists involved in its development, and numerous reference sources.

Recent revelations of extensive government surveillance programs pit privacy concerns against the need to fight terrorism and crime. Using cases involving real people, this book explores how federal agencies, local law enforcement, and even schools are collecting, using and perhaps abusing the personal information they gather online.

Text and photographs look at science and technology in the twenty-first century.

Examines the controversy over issues of privacy in relation to the advancements in computer technology, and and raises questions regarding such topics as monitoring e-mail, inspecting medical and financial records without the knowledge or consent of those whose information it is.

Profiles specific physicists, explores their scientific discoveries with a focus on the process and inspiration involved, and points out how these discoveries have changed the world forever.

Discusses French history under the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from lowly origins to military and political power, ending with his defeat and the legacy he left to Europe.

Provides descriptions of over eighty jobs in the fields of computers and cyberspace, with information on salaries, requirements, prospects, and related associations.

Profiles the lives and work of the Curie family, whose scientific breakthroughs in radioactivity during the twentieth century made them pioneers in this field.