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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Space Bites: Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist"During her decades-long career at NASA, my friend and colleague Vickie Kloeris made sure my fellow astronauts and I were well-fed and healthy while in space. Space Bites is not only a compilation of stories of her amazing career but also a behind-the-scenes look...
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South Africa WildlifeWith various world-renowned national parks and game reserves, as well as a dizzying species diversity, South Africa is widely considered the ultimate destination for observing and learning about African wildlife. Over 200 mammal species inhabit the nation's grasslands, savannas, forests, thickets, and deserts. These...
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Skincare Decoded: Revised and Expanded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful SkinThis revised and expanded edition has been updated with the latest information, and has all-new sections on suncreen, eye treatments, and more. Do you really need a ten-step skincare regimen? Is that $100 eye cream worth it? What the heck are "actives" anyway? In...
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Silent SpringRarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outrcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred the revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and...
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Second Nature: A Gardener's EducationIn his articles and in best-selling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a...
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Scientific Freedom: The Elixir of CivilizationA radical and timely proposal for reinvigorating transformative scientific discovery. So rich was the scientific harvest of the early 20th century that it transformed entire industries and economies. Max Planck laid the foundation for quantum physics, Barbara McClintock for modern genetics, Linus Pauling for...
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Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania (Roadside Geology Series)The hundreds of millions of years of history folded within Pennsylvania's rocks tell a remarkable story of destruction, creation, and transformation. With an assortment of maps, diagrams, photos, and expert descriptions, Roadside Geology of Pennsylvania is the ultimate travel companion for those who have...
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Rewire Your Ocd Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and FearsRewire the brain processes that cause obsessions and compulsions--and take back your life!If you've ever wondered why you seem to get trapped in an endless cycle of obsessive, compulsive thoughts, you don't have to wonder anymore. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive behavioral...
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Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One GenerationA radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller Drawdown Regeneration offers a visionary new approach to climate change, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, equity, and human dignity into...
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Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant IntelligenceDecades of research document plants' impressive abilities: they communicate with each other, manipulate other species, and move in sophisticated ways. Lesser known, however, is that although plants may not have brains, their internal workings reveal a system not unlike the neuronal networks running through...
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Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, Second EditionThere are nearly 1,000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone, and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact, in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, the number...
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Pests: How Humans Create Animal VillainsAn engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals "pests" and others not--from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons--and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the...
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Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to ZincIn the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements--and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. Periodic Tales is an energetic and wide-ranging book of innovations and...
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural OriginPerfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, first published in 1960, is the classic, authoritative reference for a vast array of natural products used in perfumes, scents, flavorings, foods, and medicine throughout the world. Part One defines and describes processing methods used to extract...
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Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next GenerationSkyrocketing energy prices are placing downward pressure on economic growth throughout the world. There seems to be no relief in sight, with hundreds of millions without access to reliable energy and with global energy consumption expected to grow by 50 percent over the next...
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Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain PhenomenaA fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders Neuropedia journeys into the mysteries and marvels of the three pounds of tissue between your ears--the brain. Eric Chudler takes you on a breathtaking tour of the nervous system with...
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Nature's Greatest Success: How Plants Evolved to Exploit HumanityThe 15,000-year story of how grass seduced humanity into being its unwitting labor force--and the science behind it. Domesticated crops were not human creations, and agriculture was not simply invented. As Robert N. Spengler shows, domestication was the result of an evolutionary process in...
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Nature of Portland: A Field Guide to Plants and AnimalsHighlights when and where to see more than 350 species Full of local natural history, ecology, stories, and facts 10 "treasure hunts" in the city, from Powell Butte to Fernhill Wetlands Learn what's buzzing and blooming with this one-of-a-kind guide to Portland-area plants and...
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National Geographic Stargazer's Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night SkyWitness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic. More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy. From the origins of the universe...
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National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North AmericaA must-have reference for any nature lover: The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the...
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