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Physics For Entertainment


Physics for Entertainment by Yakov Perelman is a classic physics book. For me it was the first physics book that I laid my hands on. The one that I have was published by MIR Publishers, Moscow. Actually many editions of the book exist, varying in size and design.



Its just the right book for introducing physics. Perelman is prolific writer when it comes to the extent of the topics he covers. The examples that he takes you can readily relate to, and they are presented in a way that almost anybody can understand. Diagrams from the book are fun.

This I guess is the first science popularization book that has come out. Perelman has other gems to offer too. They include

Mathematics for Entertainment
Fun with Maths and Physics
Astronomy for Entertainment

and many others...

The book is available for download at http://www.archive.org which has lots of other free - ebooks to offer,
this is the URL Download

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Mahmoud Abdelaziz said…
I was searching for that book in english.
Thank you.
October 1, 2008 at 4:58 AM
Mahmoud Abdelaziz said…
do u know how to download the rest of Yakov books in english.
I need them
October 1, 2008 at 4:30 PM
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