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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Time, Myth and MatterWhat is time? How is consciousness related to the physical world? Why is the simulation hypothesis so popular? These are just some of the questions LD Deutsch tackles in her first collection of essays, Time, Myth and Matter.This book consists of five long essays,...
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Thus Spoke the Plant: A Remarkable Journey of Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries and Personal Encounters with PlantsStudying plant intelligence reveals "humans may have been misunderstanding plants, and ourselves, for all of history"--for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees (Paris Review)."A compelling story of discovery . . . It will change the way you see the world." --Robin Wall Kimmerer,...
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The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens--And OurselvesA wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets...
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The Universe Story: From the Primordial Flaring Forth to the Ecozoic Era--A Celebration of the UnfolFrom the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.Author: Brian...
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The Twilight Forest: An Elegy for Ponderosa in a Changing WestWith their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than two...
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The Systems View of LifeOver the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume integrates the ideas, models,...
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The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence"A must-read for anyone looking to understand how artificial intelligence is poised to transform human society and life." --Paul Scharre, Author of Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The future is now. Acclaimed technologist and inventor Amir Husain explains how we...
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The River of ConsciousnessFrom the bestselling author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, a collection of essays that displays Oliver Sacks's passionate engagement with the most compelling ideas of human endeavor: evolution, creativity, memory, time, consciousness, and experience. "Curious, avid and thrillingly fluent."...
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The Radiant Sea: Color and Light in the Underwater WorldBreathtaking displays of color and light from an array of ocean life forms, with vivid photography and insightful text about the science of transparency, bioluminescence, and fluorescence Deep in the ocean, a myriad of creatures, including jellyfish, coral, shrimp, sharks, squid, lantern fish, anglerfish,...
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The Physics of Wall Street: A Brief History of Predicting the Unpredictable"Weatherall probes an epochal shift in financial strategizing with lucidity, explaining how it occurred and what it means for modern finance."--Peter Galison, author of Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's Maps After the economic meltdown of 2008, many pundits placed the blame on "complex financial instruments" and...
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The Peptide Protocols: Exploring the Science for Human Optimization: Exploring theThe Peptide Protocols: Exploring the Science for Human Optimization (2025) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the transformative world of peptides-short chains of amino acids that serve as potent signaling molecules influencing a wide array of biological processes. Authored by "The Peptide Enthusiast,"...
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The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention*A New York Times Editors' Choice Pick* An "ambitious work" (Washington Post) tracing the links between autism and ingenuity Is the ability to invent things unique to humans? In The Pattern Seekers, Cambridge University psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen argues that it is, and proposes that...
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The Passing of the Great Race: The Racial Basis of European History (With Original 1916 Illustrations in Full Color)Madison Grant is largely forgotten today, but in the early 20th century, he was a leading environmentalist. He spearheaded the effort to save America's buffalo and majestic redwood trees. He might be considered a lion of progressivism if not for the fact that If...
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The Official U.S. Army Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild PlantsIn a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with the botanical...
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The New Answers Book 1: Over 25 Questions on Creation/Evolution and the BibleAn essential resource for any believer, The New Answers Book provides a ready defense against the attacks of evolutionary thought. An impressive list of reputable creation scientists join author Ken Ham to answer these questions scientifically, biblically, and logically. Contributors include, Bodie Hodge, Dr....
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The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter"I've gained deeper understanding listening to Rupert Spira than I have from any other exponent of modern spirituality. Reality is sending us a message we desperately need to hear, and at this moment no messenger surpasses Spira and the transformative words in his essays."...
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The Medusa and the Snail: More Notes of a Biology WatcherA Pulitzer Prize Finalist In this captivating exploration of the natural world, acclaimed author Lewis Thomas takes readers on a compelling journey into the intricacies of life and mortality. The medusa is a tiny jellyfish that lives on the ventral surface of a sea...
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The Maryland Master Naturalist's HandbookAn essential guide to Maryland's ecosystems, history, and conservation.Immerse yourself in the wonders of Maryland's diverse ecosystems with The Maryland Master Naturalist's Handbook. Edited by seasoned environmentalists McKay Jenkins and Joy Shindler Rafey, this essential guide explores the intricate tapestry of Maryland's natural world,...
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The Los Alamos PrimerUnabridged declassified value reproduction of The Los Alamos Primer by Robert Serber, in full color with all censor markings. This is the booklet given to new workers at Los Alamos during World War II, to catch them up on how to build a practical...
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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives: A Natural History of CephalopodsAn engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creatures Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods--octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus--to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their...
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