Science
Discover a range of science books, including fiction novels about science, intriguing science facts, and essential physics books. Explore the best sci-fi books and top-selling science titles
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The Evolution of Imperfection: The Science of Why We Aren't and Can't Be PerfectHow understanding our genetic imperfections can change our view of evolution and enrich what it means to be human If we start with the presumption that evolution is a constantly improving process, some aspects of our evolution just do not make sense. We have...
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The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest SecretsFor over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse...
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The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be OneIn the thought-provoking tradition of Steven Pinker's Enlightenment Now and Yuval Noah Harari's Homo Deus, a fascinating and reassuring look at the philosophy, psychology, and practice of optimism, and why being optimistic is a moral obligation--even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Scrolling...
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Surely You Re Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious CharacterAuthor: Richard P. FeynmanPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 12/01/1984Pages: 352Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.94dISBN: 9780393019216About the AuthorFeynman, Richard P.: - Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was a professor at Cornell University and CalTech and received the Nobel Prize for physics...
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Space Age Renaissance Man: How a Brilliant NASA Visionary Overcame Great Obstacles to Invent a Critical System for the Apollo Moon Missions... Then KeDr. Harold L. Finch - Great Man of Science/Man of Great Faith"Harold's unmatched story will inspire you to want to go out and live your own greatest dreams. As my friend, and someone who became a personal mentor, it was a privilege for me...
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Sleuth & Solve: Science: 20+ Mind-Twisting MysteriesPut your mind to the test to solve twenty fun science-themed mysteries in Sleuth & Solve: Science! How does a wildlife photographer know that an elephant stampede is coming? How does a baker always know which egg is raw? Why does a feather fall...
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Sharkpedia: A Brief Compendium of Shark LoreA fun, pocket-size A-Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrations Sharkpedia is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. Avoiding tired factoids, shark authority Daniel...
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Roadside Geology of UtahArches National Park. Bryce Canyon. Zion. When one thinks of Utah, it's rocks and iconic landforms--preserved in a nearly endless list of national parks and monuments--come immediately to mind. Perhaps more so than any other state, Utah is built for geologic exploration, and geologists/authors...
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Roadside Geology of AlaskaThe biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska's Gulf Coast, where humid...
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Return to the Sky: The Surprising Story of How One Woman and Seven Eaglets Helped Restore the Bald Eagle"Three cheers for this splendid, surprising, inspiring book!"--Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusAlone in a vast wildlife refuge with little direction and no experience, a Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology student found herself responsible for a project of historical importance--to bring the...
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RelativityThe present book is intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity to those readers who, from a general scientific and philosophical point of view, are interested in the theory, but who are not conversant with the...
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Prairie Plants of Illinois: A Field Guide to the Wildflowers and Prairie Grasses of Illinois and the MidwestPrairie Plants of Illinois is an easy-to-use guide for identifying over 100 of the most common grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs found on the prairies of Illinois and in the surrounding region. By using the simple set of keys, identifying an unknown prairie plant will...
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Plants That Kill: A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous PlantsA full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the...
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Phenomena: An Infographic Guide to Almost EverythingAstronomy, botany, the climate . . . From the wonder of fireflies to the mysteries of the Big Bang, from magnificent maps of animal migrations to the anatomy of snowflakes, Phenomena's superbly rendered infographics and concise texts will help anyone with a curious mind...
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Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic SitesTo discover astonishing rocks and landforms in the Beaver State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Oregon Rocks, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in the state.Author: Marli MillerPublisher: Geological Society of AmericaPublished:...
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Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of FungiAn incredible diversity of fungi is flourishing all around us, not just in the forest but in parks, markets, and even museums. Once you know how to look, you can find mushrooms named after fairies and demons, mushrooms that look so much like woodland...
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Moss and LichenA fascinating guide to the natural and cultural significance of mosses and lichens. Moss and Lichen is a celebration of the extraordinary biology, beauty, and resilience of two unassuming organisms. Endowed with unique abilities to thrive in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy...
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Mammoth Science: The Big Ideas That Explain Our WorldDavid Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science. From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science!...
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Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North AmericaComprehensive yet compact, authoritative yet easy to understand, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to know more about the fascinating and diverse insects of North America. Many insects are difficult even for the experts to identify, but here readers will find...
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Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley WoodsFirst published in 1987, when it spent four weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list, Intruders remains one of the most powerful and influential books ever written on the controversial subject of alien abduction. Building on the evidence presented in his seminal...
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