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The CERN Library, in conjunction with the IT Department Bookshop, is organizing a book fair on the 28 and 29 October. Some 15 major publishers will be represented, including 6 who will be here in person, and more than 700 of their latest titles will be on display (for sale or order). The major topics covered will be computing, physics, technology, mathematics, engineering and popular science.
Those present at this event will include Alpha Science, Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, Institute of Physics, Microsoft Press, O'Reilly, OLF Switzerland, Oxford University Press, McGraw-Hill, Springer, Pearson, Thali Switzerland, Wiley, World Scientific and Ebooks Corporation.
Nobel laureate and well-known personality at CERN, Jack Steinberger, had his book «Learning about particles - 50 privileged years» published a few weeks ago by Springer.
This book retraces vividly and in some depth the golden years of particle physics as witnessed by one of the scientists who made seminal contributions to the understanding of the Standard Model. It will provide the interested reader with a first hand account and deeper understanding of the multilayered and sinuous development that finally led to the present architecture of this theory.
On Friday 29th October at 16.00 in the Central Library Reading Room, Jack Steinberger will meet his readers and talk about the conception of his book and his experiences as a physicist during the last half century.
Those present at this event will include Alpha Science, Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, Institute of Physics, Microsoft Press, O'Reilly, OLF Switzerland, Oxford University Press, McGraw-Hill, Springer, Pearson, Thali Switzerland, Wiley, World Scientific and Ebooks Corporation.
10.00 - Salle Pauli (bldg. 60)
The electronic book library
Stephen Cole / EBooks Corporation
11.00 - Central Library (bldg. 52)
The physics of synchrotron radiation
Albert Hofmann
CERN's Albert Hofmann had his book "The physics of synchrotron radiation" published earlier this year by Cambridge University Press.
Synchrotron radiation is an important research tool for many areas of particle physics. This book explains the underlying physics which determines radiation properties, presenting these properties in easily applicable equations and figures. It describes the emission and propagation of general synchrotron radiation and is a valuable reference for scientists and engineers in the field of accelerators and for all users of synchrotron radiation.
On Friday, 29th October, at 11.00 in the Central Library Reading Room, Albert Hofmann will meet his readers and talk about the conception of the project and the attempts and traps that has to be tackled throughout the writing process.
14.00 - Central Library (bldg. 52)
How the Web was born
James Gillies / CERN
Four years ago Robert Cailliau and James Gillies had the bestseller "How the Web Was born: The story of the World Wide Web" published by Oxford University Press. These days it is a book that is hard to find in bookshops as it is about to enter the stage "out of print".
Offering its readers an unprecedented "insider's" perspective, this book was co-written by two CERN employees--one of whom, Robert Cailliau, was among the Web's pioneers. It tells how the idea for the Web came about at CERN, how it was developed, and how it was eventually handed over at no charge for the rest of the world to use.
On Friday 29th October at 14.00 in the Central Library Reading Room, James Gillies will meet his readers and talk about what happened since he and Robert Cailliau wrote the book, some of the feedback they have received and their feelings for a possible 2nd edition or even a follow up.
15.00 - Salle Pauli (bldg. 60)
The electronic book library
Stephen Cole / EBooks Corporation
16.00 - Central Library (bldg. 52)
Learning about particles - 50 privileged years
Jack Steinberger
Nobel laureate and well-known personality at CERN, Jack Steinberger, had his book «Learning about particles - 50 privileged years» published a few weeks ago by Springer.
This book retraces vividly and in some depth the golden years of particle physics as witnessed by one of the scientists who made seminal contributions to the understanding of the Standard Model. It will provide the interested reader with a first hand account and deeper understanding of the multilayered and sinuous development that finally led to the present architecture of this theory.
On Friday 29th October at 16.00 in the Central Library Reading Room, Jack Steinberger will meet his readers and talk about the conception of his book and his experiences as a physicist during the last half century.
The fair will take place on the first floor of the Main Building (bldg.60), Salle des Pas Perdus, and will be open from 10.00 to 17.00 on both days.
In addition, EBooks Corporation will describe their electronic book system.
We look forward to your support for this initiative. Should you have questions or wish to make further suggestions please contact Jens Vigen ETT/SI (tel.72410) or Roger Woolnough IT/UDS (tel.79156).
Organiser(s): CERN Central Library and IT Department Bookshop
More information: http://www.eblib.com/
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