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The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the FutureThe year is 2393, and the world is almost unrecognizable. Clear warnings of climate catastrophe went ignored for decades, leading to soaring temperatures, rising sea levels, widespread drought and--finally--the disaster now known as the Great Collapse of 2093, when the disintegration of the West...
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The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease and InheritanceEpigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological...
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Houston, We Have a Narrative: Why Science Needs StoryAsk a scientist about Hollywood, and you'll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they'll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require. That's...
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AntimatterAntimatter explores a strange mirror world, where particles have identical yet opposite properties to those that make up the familiar matter we encounter everyday; where left becomes right, positive becomes negative; and where, should matter and antimatter meet, the two annihilate in a blinding...
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Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our ThoughtsWINNER OF THE 2014 BRAIN PRIZE From the acclaimed author of Reading in the Brain and How We Learn, a breathtaking look at the new science that can track consciousness deep in the brain How does our brain generate a conscious thought? And why...
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The Human Evolution Coloring Book, 2nd Edition: A Coloring BookThe completely revised Human Evolution Coloring Book Provides an authoritative, scientific background for understanding the origins of humanity Includes new discoveries and information essential for students of anthropology, primatology, paleontology, comparative anatomy, and genetics Brings together evidence from living primates, fossils, and molecular studies...
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Studies of Cloud, Convection and Precipitation Processes Using Satellite ObservationsClouds, convection and precipitation processes are central components of Earth's weather and climate. They are produced by atmospheric motions across a very wide range of space-time scales from local weather to long-term global climate variation. They feedback on these motions by perturbing the heating/cooling...
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Condensed Matter PhysicsThere are many more states of matter than just solid, liquid, and gas. Examples include liquid crystal, magnet, glass, and superconductor. New states are continually, and unexpectedly, being discovered. Some states, such as superconductor, can act like Schrödinger's cat and exhibit the weirdness normally...
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Brilliance in Exile: The Diaspora of Hungarian Scientists from John Von Neumann to Katalin KarikóBy addressing the enigma of the exceptional success of Hungarian emigrant scientists and telling their life stories, Brilliance in Exile combines scholarly analysis with fascinating portrayals of uncommon personalities. István and Balazs Hargittai discuss the conditions that led to five different waves of emigration...
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The Space EncyclopediaReaders will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary,...
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Seeds of Occupation, Seeds of Possibility: The Agrochemical-Gmo Industry in Hawai'iHow Hawaiʻi became the epicenter of the biotech seed industry, and how a resistance movement arose to confront the industry's power. Hawaiʻi is a primary site for development of herbicide-resistant corn seed and, until recently, was host to more experimental field trials of genetically...
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Amber: From Antiquity to EternitySpanning centuries and continents, a beautifully illustrated history of humanity's enduring enthrallment with a seemingly banal substance: petrified tree sap, or amber. Amber: From Antiquity to Eternity is a history of human engagement with amber across three millennia. The book vividly describes our conceptions,...
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Counting with MonstersEven monsters have to go to bed! That's the charming premise of this math-oriented story. Readers will exercise their knowledge of numbers as they follow along with the easy-to-understand text. They'll read how these ten silly monsters need to brush their colorful spots, scrub...
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Counting with FairiesTen fairies arrive at the park, ready to grant children wishes! That's the magical, high-interest premise of this lively and lovely counting book. As readers count along with the inviting narration, they'll learn new vocabulary with the help of text-supporting illustrations. The amusing story,...
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Do Aliens Exist?Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts as...
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Strengthen Your Number and Calculation SkillsReaders have fun with math as they work their way through this series of number puzzles and other activities that deal with calculation skills. Readers are able to select the appropriate activities for their comfort and skill levels using a unique color-coding system. They...
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Charles Darwin, the Copley Medal, and the Rise of Naturalism, 1861-1864Since its appearance in 1859, Darwin's long-awaited treatise in "genetic biology" had received reviews both favorable and damning. Thomas Huxley and Samuel Wilberforce presented arguments for and against the theory in a dramatic and widely publicized face-off at the 1860 meeting of the British...
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Elsewhere: A Journey Into Our Age of IslandsExplorer and geographer Alastair Bonnett takes us on a thought-provoking tour of the world's most fascinating islands, featuring hand-drawn maps, color photos, and stories from his travels. There are millions of islands on our planet. New islands are being built at an unprecedented rate,...
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The Big Bonkers Body Book: A First Guide to the Human Body, with All the Gross and Disgusting Bits!Kids will go bonkers about this book, where each page is filled with simple bite-size text explaining what amazing machines our bodies are! There are plenty of gross bits brought to life by brilliant illustrations that kids will find both hilarious and informative! Discover...
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Getting Smelly to SurviveOdors can tell other animals to stay away or to come close. Getting Smelly to Survive covers how animals use smells to defend against predators, mark their territories, and attract mates.Author: Clara MaccaraldPublisher: Kids CorePublished: 08/01/2022Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.60w x 0.30dISBN:...
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