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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Eclipse: Journeys to the Dark Side of the MoonOn August 21st, over one hundred million people will gather across the USA to witness the most-watched total solar eclipse in history. Eclipse: Journeys to the Dark Side of the Moon, by popular science author Frank Close, describes the spellbinding allure of this beautiful...
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Deviant Bodies". . . the papers in Deviant Bodies reveal an ongoing Western preoccupation with the sources of identity and human character." --Times Literary Supplement"Highly recommended for cultural studies . . . " --The Reader's Review"It would be useful for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses...
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Consciousness in a Nutshell: A Psychonautical OdysseyWith a feverish pace and a candid eye for story, Consciousness in a Nutshell delivers an unforgettable account of what it means to be alive while, at the very same time, answering the question of all questions, once and for all: What is consciousness?Consciousness...
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Cattle and People: Interdisciplinary Approaches to an Ancient RelationshipThis volume originates in a conference session that took place at the 2018 International Council of Archaeozoology conference in Ankara, Turkey, entitled "Humans and Cattle: Interdisciplinary Perspectives to an Ancient Relationship." The aim of the session was to bring together zooarchaeologists and their colleagues...
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Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and MothsGet this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them.The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature's most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars...
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Carved in Stone: The Artistry of Early New England GravestonesEvocative photographs and essay illuminate early American gravestonesGravestones are colonial America's earliest sculpture and they provide a unique physical link to the European people who settled here. Carved in Stone book is an elegant collection of over 80 fine duotone photographs, each a personal...
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Bioplastics and Biocomposites: A Practical IntroductionWe rely upon plastics for a great many functions in everyday life, from the cases of consumer electronics to disposable cutlery, plastics are versatile and convenient. However, with the supply of fossil fuels from which fossil-based plastics are derived becoming smaller and more expensive...
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Biology 100 Ideas in 100 Words: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Science's Key ConceptsBiology: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your scientific curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in biology in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with...
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Biological Motion: A History of LifeA captivating exploration of the changing definitions of life in biology Biological Motion studies the foundational relationship between motion and life. To answer the question, "What is Life?," prize-winning historian of science Janina Wellmann engages in a transdisciplinary investigation of motion as the most...
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Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to LifeA vivid account of a major shift in how we understand Earth, from an exceptionally talented new voice. Earth is not simply an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather a planet that came to life. One of humanity's oldest beliefs is that...
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Beauty and the Brain: The Aesthetic Compass: NeuroAesthetics: Where Consciousness and the Physics of the Universe Meet How do we perceive beDr. Robert W. Thatcher earned a B.S. degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. in Psychology with a major in Biopsychology. He is a world-renowned Neuroscientist and has published over 200 scientific papers and eight books. He is the recipient of numerous rewards such as:...
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A Primer of Molecular Population GeneticsWhat are the genomic signatures of adaptations in DNA? How often does natural selection dictate changes to DNA? How does the ebb and flow in the abundance of individuals over time get marked onto chromosomes to record genetic history? Molecular population genetics seeks to...
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Applied Sport MechanicsApplied Sport Mechanics, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, helps undergraduate students understand how the fundamental laws of human movement affect athletes' performances. Foundational principles of kinetics, kinematics, and sports technique are clearly presented and then explored through a variety of applied scenarios. What's...
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Applications of X-Ray Techniques to Nanomaterials for Energy ResearchNanomaterials have become a key component for energy-related applications. Their design principle, synthesis and applications are well discussed in various scientific and engineering books, but a gap remains in discussions regarding the application of cutting-edge X-ray techniques to these materials. This volume provides insights...
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An Introduction to Quantum Physics: A First Course for Physicists, Chemists, Materials Scientists, and EngineersEin umfassendes Lehrbuch der Quantenphysik und Chemie sowie der Struktur von Materie. Eignet sich für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene und bietet zusätzlich Online-Übungen zur Überprüfung des Lehrstoffes, Laborübungen mit Mathematica sowie ein komplettes Lösungshandbuch.Author: Stefanos TrachanasPublisher: Wiley-VchPublished: 02/20/2018Pages: 568Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.30lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.70w...
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Animal AdaptationsAuthor: National Science Teachers AssociationPublisher: National Science Teachers AssociationPublished: 04/01/2018Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 16.00h x 12.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9781681405964Audience: Ages 9-12About the AuthorThe National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world...
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50 Universe Ideas You Really Need to KnowIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics. From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive black holes, 50 Ideas You...
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Workshop Physics Activity Guide, Module 4: Electricity and Magnetism: Electrostatics, DC Circuits, Electronics, and Magnetism (Units 19-27)The Workshop Physics Activity Guide is a set of student workbooks designed to serve as the foundation for a two-semester calculus-based introductory physics course. It consists of 28 units that interweave text materials with activities that include prediction, qualitative observation, explanation, equation derivation, mathematical...
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Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with HumansA celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs. But what do dogs know and understand...
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Wilder: How Rewilding Is Transforming Conservation and Changing the WorldWilder takes readers on a global rewilding journey, exploring innovative and eye-opening projects led by a diverse group of conservationists. Rewilding is a radical new approach to wildlife conservation that offers remarkable potential. If conservation preserves what remains, rewilding goes further, seeking to restore...
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