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 Topographic Map Mystery: Geology's Unrecognized Paradigm ProblemMost drainage system and erosional landform features as mapped on United States Geological Survey topographic maps represent anomalous evidence which the accepted Cenozoic geology and glacial history research community has almost always ignored. These features blanket most continental land areas and include river and...
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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North AmericaCOMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED: Perfect for the field! The most authoritative on-the-go guide to the birds of the East - From renowned birder, illustrator, and New York Times best-selling author David SibleyCompact and comprehensive, this guide features 650 bird species, plus regional populations, found...
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The Order of TimeOne of TIME's Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It...
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The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific ExpeditionsA highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world...
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The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western WorldA pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture--"one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status" (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times, UK) "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of...
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The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American StreetA riveting and elegant story of climate change on one city street, full of surprises and true stories of human struggle and dying local trees - all against the national backdrop of 2023's record heat domes and raging wildfires and, simultaneously, rising hopes for...
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The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient WisdomThe author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom can enrich and transform our lives The Happiness Hypothesis is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to...
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The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of the Only Flying MammalAn awe-inspiring tour of bat world by the world's leading expert With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the...
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The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: Why Our Species Is on the Edge of ExtinctionBy the award-winning author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: a history of humanity on the brink of decline.A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Selection We are living through a period that is unique in human history. For the first time...
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The Death and Life of the Great LakesThe Great Lakes--Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior--hold 20 percent of the world's supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work, and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across...
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The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your LifeFrom Joseph Jebelli, PhD, neuroscientist and author of In Pursuit of Memory, a groundbreaking exploration of the science of doing nothing and its benefits for the brain and body We are constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to...
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The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal ItThis groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing. Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but traditional medicine still mistakes subtle signs...
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The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Science Facts You Won't Be Taught in SchoolAn encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first...
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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2024Award-winning environmentalist, author, and journalist Bill McKibben selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in the previous year."This was the most anomalous year (so far) in human history," guest editor Bill McKibben writes, "the year in...
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The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the WorldThe New York Times bestseller A provocative, imaginative exploration of the nature and progress of knowledgeIn this groundbreaking book, award-winning physicist David Deutsch argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe--and that improving them is the basic regulating principle of all successful...
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The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human ValuesToday's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us--and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Recent years have seen an eruption of concern as the field of machine learning...
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious CharacterRichard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that "can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist" (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the...
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Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our LivesA groundbreaking, richly informative exploration of the central role of muscle in human life and health, Stronger sounds an urgent call for each of us to recognize muscle as "the vital, inextricable and effective partner of the soul." "Even if you've never picked up...
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Stronger Than The Storm: Hurricane Helene in Western North CarolinaIn September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, then roared hundreds of miles inland to the mountains of western North Carolina. Record-breaking winds, rain, and floods damaged or destroyed homes, businesses, roads, and forestland across the region. More than 100 neighbors lost their...
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Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space RaceMusk versus Bezos.China versus the United States.The government versus the private sector.Welcome to the rivalries and alliances defining the New Space Age.At stake? Billions of dollars, national prestige, and a place in the history books. Moon landings and space walks once captivated the public's...
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