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From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in genetics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups,...

How is it possible that works of art exist? How do we become receptive aesthetic subjects? The Specificity of the Aesthetic extends these fundamental ontological and phenomenological questions around which Georg Lukács's theory of art was organised. This late work of aesthetics seeks to...

Chip and his mother spend the day together baking something delicious. This story helps children identify with Chip helping his mother and see how fun this experience can be. With the ingredients and directions as part of the story, anyone that follows these ingredients...

Author: J. a. RichardsPublisher: Commonwealth Book Company, Inc.Published: 05/16/2023Pages: 608Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.35dISBN: 9781948986519This title is not returnable

The modern healthcare system leaves doctors and others living out of balance, spending more time on the computer than taking care of patients, and struggling to turn off their busy minds and be present when home with loved ones. Long hours, endless bureaucracy, and...

In this previously untold adventure, a young Jack Ryan goes behind the Iron Curtain to seek the truth about a potential Soviet defector in the most shocking entry in Tom Clancy's #1 New York Times bestselling series. 1985. A top secret F117 aircraft crashes...

From the online sensation comes this family-friendly collection of gloriously groan-inducing dad jokes, delivered straight from the dock and directly to your funny bone. Nobody does dad jokes better than the guys from Dock Tok, TikTok's #1 home for the wackiest one-liners, funniest puns,...

Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm are back home in Lontown and finally settling in after their exhilarating--and secret--adventures in Erythea. Maudie's sky-ak invention is a hit, and Harriet has just announced that she will share her sky-ship's hydroelectric technology.But tensions are brewing. Pitch is becoming...

The joyful and escapist Sunday Times bestseller about three women searching for friendship in a beautiful seaside town 'An emotional tale of friendship. This is Cathy at her very best' Sarah Morgan 'A wonderful story about how friendship gets you through hard times' Katie...

Alexander von Humboldt: Perceiving the World provides an interdisciplinary exploration into Humboldt's approach to seeing and describing the many subjects he pursued. Though remembered primarily as an environmental thinker, Humboldt's interests were vast and documented not just in his published works, but also in...

Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Grace Kelly, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Oscar-winning actress, muse to one of the greatest directors of all time, global fashion icon and...

Often referred to as 'The Freak', most people thought of him as the world's ugliest man. He's hated by all based strictly on how repulsive he is. Whether they like it or not, his aura and appearance leaves people in a state of disgust....

Are you ready to come aboard and learn all about trains? Toot toot!From trains that climb up mountains, through tunnels, across bridges and deep underground - take an exhilarating ride through the world of trains. Discover singing tracks, speedy bullet trains, powerful tunnel borers,...

When her mother disappears, professional organizer Charlotte Adams will have to take off on a very disorganized trip across Europe to save her life . . . It's not unusual for Esme Adams to dash off overseas with no warning, but when weeks pass...

An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing...

American Foreign Policy helps students develop the critical thinking skills needed to participate in current debates about foreign policy. The 13th edition, updated to include recent events such as the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, emerges at a critical...

This book aims to summarize the life and work of Howard Thurman while also stimulating Thurman scholars in their ongoing explorations of his importance. One of the leading religious figures of twentieth-century America, Thurman was one of the first prominent African American pacifists. He...

Blueprint Notebook: Technical Innovations is more than a notebook. Each page features a beautiful blueprint of a brilliant historic innovation. The bright blue high quality paper is perfect for taking notes and writing down your thoughts and to-do lists. Featuring some of the most...

Author: Lorraine Byrne BodleyPublisher: Yale University PressPublished: 07/25/2023Pages: 736Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.55lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.10w x 2.00dISBN: 9780300204087About the AuthorLorraine Byrne Bodley is professor of musicology at Maynooth University. Internationally renowned as a Schubert and Goethe scholar, her previous books include Schubert's Late Music,...

What can a microbial gravesite on a moon teach us? Why are a group of scientists risking their life to safeguard a seed bank? How does a virus detective story show us why we need to be vigilant about the next disease outbreak? Great...