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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Wisdom: From Philosophy to NeuroscienceWe all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a penetrating history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations in education, politics,...
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Ways of the Six-footedThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...
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Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested FutureHow the path from climate change to a habitable future winds through the world's forests In recent years, planting a tree has become a catchall to represent "doing something good for the planet." Many companies commit to planting a tree with every purchase. But...
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Trash Talk: An Eye-Opening Exploration of Our Planet's Dirtiest ProblemAn eye-opening, illustrated look at something we often take for granted--our trash, and the systems in place that make it disappear (or not) In a world of mass consumption and busy schedules, taking the time to understand our own trash habits can be daunting....
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To Cherish the Life of the World: The Selected Letters of Margaret MeadOften far from home and loved ones, famed anthropologist Margaret Mead was a prolific letterwriter, always honing her writing skills and her ideas. To Cherish the Life of the World presents, for the first time, her personal and professional correspondence, which spanned sixty years....
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The Split-Second Integral: The Derivation of the Instant: Object 4D Rotation in the Space-Time/ManifoldEver since the creation of science fiction, readers the world over have been fascinated with concepts and technology far beyond current comprehension. But what if the science in science fiction could be explained and understood? With the progression of physics, the theories and mathematical...
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The Science of Alfred Hitchcock: The Truth Behind Psycho, the Birds, North by Northwest, and Other Legendary Films by the Master of SuspenseFrom the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado. The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a close look at the Master of Suspense's most revered works. From his start...
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There's Nothing There, But Nothing Is Really SomethingThere's nothing there. Kind of a wild claim. I'm not going to give it away here in the introduction. Then you wouldn't have to read the book. It seemed like a reasonable assumption for everyone to make that there was actually something there. I...
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The Phone Fix: The Brain-Focused Guide to Building Healthy Digital Habits and Breaking Bad OnesWhat is really happening in your brain when you use your phone, and how to harness it. We pick up our phones on average 80 times a day, and approximately a quarter of our waking hours are spent in front of a screen. We...
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The Miraculous from the Material: Understanding the Wonders of NatureA gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena--from atoms and parameciums to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. Standing in awe of those phenomena, we experience a...
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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole FamilyThe wildly popular DIY dad follows up his instant New York Times bestseller with a fresh batch of geeky weekend science projects for the whole family to enjoy. Ken Denmead struck a chord with parents and kids across America with his GeekDad blog on...
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The Forth Dimension: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the UniverseAuthor: Ron ForthPublisher: FriesenPressPublished: 05/10/2024Pages: 210Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57dISBN: 9781039188723
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of WormsCharles Robert Darwin, FRS FRGS FLS FZS was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.Author: Charles DarwinPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 09/03/2018Pages: 138Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9781722214319This title is not...
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The Existential Toolkit for Climate Justice Educators: How to Teach in a Burning WorldAn easy-to-use field guide for teaching on climate injustice and building resilience in your students--and yourself--in an age of crisis. As feelings of eco-grief and climate anxiety grow, educators are grappling with how to help students learn about the violent systems causing climate change...
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The Darwinian Trap: The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future)A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival--an evolutionary "glitch" that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change When people talk about today's biggest challenges--pollution, misinformation, artificial intelligence, inept CEOs, and politicians--they tend...
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The Blue Machine: How the Ocean WorksAll of Earth's oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water, life, and raw materials. In The Blue Machine, physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski illustrates the mechanisms behind this defining feature of...
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Sketches of Western Canada 1873-1899: Geology and AnthropologyLandscapes, rivers, resources, geology, indigenous peoples...all these subjects were of interest to geologist-explorer George M. Dawson LL.D. CMG FRS FRSC (1849-1901) as he travelled the prairies, Rockies, Yukon, British Columbia and beyond. Sketches have been selected from his personal notebooks at the McGill University...
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Proven Climate Solutions: Leading Voices on How to Accelerate ChangeFifteen climate experts combine forces to present a plan for slowing and ultimately preventing further destruction to our planet.As governments and businesses continue to set climate goals for reducing carbon emissions and slowing global warming, scientists, engineers, and policymakers are using cutting-edge research to...
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Principles of Evolutionary MedicineEvolutionary science is critical to an understanding of integrated human biology and is increasingly recognised as a core discipline by medical and public health professionals. Advances in the field of genomics, epigenetics, developmental biology, and epidemiology have led to the growing realisation that incorporating...
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Nuclear Is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate ChangeNUCLEAR POWER WILL SLOW OUR RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND INCREASE THE RISK OF WEAPONS PROLIFERATION AND CATASTROPHE THE CLIMATE CRISIS has propelled nuclear energy back into fashion. Its proponents argue we already have the technology of the future and that it only needs...
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