"Science is...wonderful and human: a complex web of ideas, facts, philosophical concepts, history, and serendipity. Destined to be the leader in the field, the Encyclopedia of Science and Technology is a full-color, A-to-Z guide that sets a new standard for science reference. Edited by acclaimed physicist and science writer James Trefil, the Encyclopedia's nearly 1,000 entries and 750 illustrations combine indepth coverage with a vivid graphic format to bring every facet of science, technology, and medicine into stunning focus. From absolute zero to the Mesozoic era to semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-authors have an ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems."--BOOK JACKET.