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 Law and Governance: Legal Frameworks for Outer Space Activities"Space Law and Governance: Legal Frameworks for Outer Space Activities" by Dr. Adam Upton is a comprehensive guide that explores the definition, importance, and application of space law in the context of outer space activities. Covering topics such as international treaties, regulatory frameworks, legal...
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Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You"A revolutionary guide to mastering your emotional life."--Charles Duhigg"Brilliant, engaging, and deeply insightful."--Lisa Damour"Breaks new ground."--Adam Grant"Illuminating."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) A myth-busting, science-based guide that addresses the timeless question of how to manage your emotional life using tools you already possess--from the bestselling author...
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Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (and Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough)This new roadmap for stressed-out strivers reveals the surprising limits of resilience and offers a second skillset for overcoming life's greatest challenges. Are you working too much but feel like it's never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you're "fine" into an...
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Scientists and the Development of Nuclear WeaponsHere the development of nuclear weapons is viewed from the perspective of the scientist. From the discovery of fission to the Manhattan Project, to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the arms race and early steps toward arms control, this book provides a context for developments in...
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Science of Sugar ConfectionerySince the first edition of The Science of Sugar Confectionery (2000), the confectionery industry has responded to ever-changing consumer habits. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect industry's response to market driven nutrition and dietary concerns, as well as changes in legislation,...
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Rocky Mountain Mammal Finder: Identifying Mammals by Their Tracks, Skulls, and Other SignsIdentify mammals of the Rocky Mountain region with this pocket-size guide.Whether you're hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or visiting your favorite park, you're bound to come across wildlife--or signs that animals have left behind. If you're curious about which critters have...
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Rockhounding and Gems: Unlocking the Secrets of Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Agates, and Fossils for Enthusiasts and BeginnersIf you want to uncover the wonders of rocks, gems, and minerals without becoming overwhelmed, keep reading...Have you ever wondered about the fascinating world of rocks, gems, and minerals beneath your feet? Are you curious about finding hidden treasures like agates and fossils? Or...
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Project Solar SailSAILING THE SEA OF OUTER SPACE!Arthur C. Clarke's "Sunjammer" updated an ancient dream, taking millions of readers on a sailing regatta in space. His stirring tale sparked a tech revolution that's coming true today-interplanetary vehicles, navigating across the Solar System on inexhaustible torrents of...
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Project Solar SailSAILING THE SEA OF OUTER SPACE!Arthur C. Clarke's "Sunjammer" updated an ancient dream, taking millions of readers on a sailing regatta in space. His stirring tale sparked a tech revolution that's coming true today-interplanetary vehicles, navigating across the Solar System on inexhaustible torrents of...
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Plastics in the Circular EconomyWe cannot imagine a world without plastics. Plastic products make our daily life safe, healthy and convenient. Besides all the benefits, the current plastics economy gives rise to environmental concerns with respect to fossil oil depletion and plastic waste accumulation. In a circular economy,...
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Oxford Handbook of the Science of Science CommunicationThe proposal to vaccinate adolescent girls against the human papilloma virus ignited political controversy, as did the advent of fracking and a host of other emerging technologies. These disputes attest to the persistent gap between expert and public perceptions. Complicating the communication of sound...
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MetachemistryRuthenberg highlights the unique aspects of chemistry, specifically its metachemical fundamentals, which have been largely overlooked in current philosophies of science. Conventional metaphysics, derived from or focused on theoretical physics, is inadequate when applied to chemistry. The author examines and integrates historical and philosophical...
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How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food"Vaclav Smil is my favorite author."--Bill Gates An indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food--and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planet We have never had to feed as many...
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How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're GoingINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors... [How The World Really Works] is a compelling and highly readable book that leaves readers with the fundamental grounding needed to help solve the world's toughest challenges."--Bill Gates "Provocative but...
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Honey Bee Social Evolution: Group Formation, Behavior, and PreeminenceWhat the honey bee can teach us about evolution--and ourselves.How did the honey bee evolve into the complex colonial species that exists today--and what does its evolution have to teach us about our own species? In Honey Bee Social Evolution, entomologist Keith Delaplane uses...
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Hazardous Waste Management and Health RisksHazardous Waste Management and Health Risks presents a systematic overview of evaluating solid and hazardous waste management practices. The book introduces readers to the basic principles of hazardous waste management and progresses into related topics that allow managers to assess environmental quality. These topics...
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Geologic Folio Red Rock Canyon Open Space Colorado Springs, ColoradoRed Rock Canyon Open Space is a 2003 addition to the Colorado Springs park system. The authors draw forth threads of history and geology that follow hundreds of millions of years of Earth history as well as the settlement and industrialization of the Pikes...
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Fundamentals of Semiconductors: Physics and Materials PropertiesThis third updated edition fills the gap between a general solid-state physics textbook and research articles by providing detailed explanations of the electronic, vibrational, transport, and optical properties of semiconductors. The approach is physical and intuitive rather than formal and pedantic. The textbook emphasizes...
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Food MicrobiologyLooking for a comprehensive textbook that covers the interaction between micro-organisms and food? Spoilage, foodborne illness, and fermentation. Food Microbiology has been the most popular textbook in this area since it was first published in 1995. Now in its fifth edition, the highly successful...
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El Tama?o de Las Cosas / Size: How It Explains the WorldLa demostraci?n de que el tama?o importa. Pueden las medidas explicar el mundo? Para responder a esa colosal pregunta ha dedicado Vaclav Smil las m?s de trescientas p?ginas de El tama?o de las cosas. El cient?fico canadiense despliega un ambicioso an?lisis del principio rector...
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