Table of Contents

Introduction
Earth and life sciences
Astronomy and astrology
Distance
Geology
Land area
Commerce
Medicine
Meteorology
Minerals and metals
Time and calendar
Living things
Physical sciences
Chemistry
Electricity and magnetism
Temperature
Light
Mathematics
Nuclear and atomic physics
Energy
Speed and flow
Mass and weight
Technology and leisure
Computers and communications
Engineering
Finance, coins and currencies
Food
Liquids
Paper and publishing
Textiles and cloth
Music
Photography
Appendix 1
Units of the SI
Appendix 2
Symbols and abbreviations
Index
Acknowledgments
 

About the Author

Chris Joseph is a freelance writer who specializes in science and technology. He is also an editor and reviewer of articles for scientific journals and a contributor to scientific reference books. He lives and works in Oxford, England.