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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Tempo: timing, tactics and strategy in narrative-driven decision-makingTempo is a modern treatment of decision-making that weaves together concepts and principles from the mathematical decision sciences, cognitive psychology, philosophy and theories of narrative and metaphor. Drawing on examples from familiar domains such as the kitchen and the office, the author, Venkatesh Rao,...
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The Mystery of Life: What's It All About? Discovering the Truth in a Skeptical WorldHave you ever seriously considered the most difficult and puzzling questions presented to our minds during this mortal sojourn through an often difficult and challenging existence? Who am I? Where did we come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? And perhaps...
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The Elements of Murder: A History of PoisonWas Napoleon killed by the arsenic in his wallpaper? How did Rasputin survive cyanide poisoning? Which chemicals in our environment pose the biggest threat to our health today? In The Elements of Murder, John Emsley answers these questions and offers a fascinating account of...
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Florida's Incredible Wild Edibles, 2nd EditionFrom Sassafras to Dandelions to Wild Onions and Garlic, readers will enjoy the flavors of the Sunshine State in an all new way with this helpful book. Florida is filled with an abundance of native plants with roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds...
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A Lakeside CompanionWhy do fish jump? Why don't lakes freeze all the way down to the bottom? Which lake plants are invasive? What are those water bugs? Is that lake healthy? Whether you fish, paddle, swim, snowshoe, ski, or just gaze upon your favorite lake, A...
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Sex at Dusk: Lifting the Shiny Wrapping from Sex at DawnSex - just what is it all about? Don't other species just get on with it? What are the conflicts and jealousy, pain and disappointments, really all about? The 2010 book SEX AT DAWN tells us that this modern misery is due to our...
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The Wild Elephant and the Method of Capturing and Taming it in CeylonThe Wild Elephant and the Method of Capturing and Taming it in CeylonIn this volume, the chapters descriptive of the structure and habits of the wild elephant are reprinted for the sixth time from a larger work,1 published originally in 1859. Since the appearance...
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Unkind Mind: The Neuroscience of Why Women Are So Hard on Themselves--And How to Quiet Your Inner Critic for GoodA cutting-edge, neuroscientific approach to quiet your unkind mind--and cultivate the self-compassion, confidence, and courage you need to thrive. Does it ever feel like there's a hypercritical, negative voice inside your head, telling you that you aren't good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, or...
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Tyrosinase: Volume 56Tyrosinase, Volume 56 in The Enzymes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Overview on tyrosinases (genetics, molecular biology, phylogenetic relationship), Catalytic mechanism of tyrosinases, Structural characterization of tyrosinases, Assay...
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Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental IllnessDr. Neil Nathan introduces fresh insights, updated information, and vital medical breakthroughs in this second edition of his bestselling book. Millions of people are suffering from chronic illnesses that, unbeknownst to them, are the result of exposure to environmental toxins and infectious agents such...
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This Book Is a Knife: Radical Working-Class Strategies in the Age of Climate ChangeAn incendiary anti-capitalist response to climate change rooted in hope for the future, this book is a tool or a weapon, depending on how you use itDespite the naysayers, climate change is a fact. We know that global temperatures are rising, that weather patterns...
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The Wonder of Seashells: Discover the Meaning and Magic of the Ocean's TreasuresTake a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean's diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells. This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty...
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The Trouble with Ancient DNA: Telling Stories of the Past with Genomic ScienceA thoughtful consideration of the storytelling and science behind ancient DNA discoveries. In recent years, discoveries brought to light through analysis of ancient DNA--or aDNA--have made headlines around the world. While ancient DNA studies may appear to focus on laboratory science and objective results,...
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The Secret Language of Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to the Origins of Anatomical TermsA strikingly illustrated key to decoding anatomical terminology, with 150 terms for body parts that derive from animals, plants, objects, and more An initiation into the mysterious subject of anatomical terminology, this book reveals the body's secret language by explaining the close relationship between...
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The Reception of John Philoponus' Natural Philosophy: Aristotelian Science From Late Antiquity to the RenaissanceIn some of his most famous works, John Philoponus (c. 490-570 CE) confronts numerous aspects of Aristotle's philosophy and science. Yet the influence of these reinterpretations and critiques remains under-examined. This volume fills this gap by uncovering the considerable impact of Philoponus' natural philosophy...
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The Neural Mind: How Brains ThinkOffers an expansive, unified theory of thought that brings together the vast resources of neuroscience, computation, and cognitive linguistics. What is an idea, and where does it come from? We experience thought as if it were abstract, but every thought is actually a physical...
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The Lives of Frogs: A Natural HistoryA marvelously illustrated introductory guide to frogs and their natural history Frogs are among the most diverse and adaptable animals on the planet, with a rich evolutionary history and a vitally important role in global ecosystems. With more than 7,700 species known to exist,...
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The Lagoon: How Aristotle Invented ScienceThe remarkable but neglected story of Aristotle's founding role in the scientific study of nature Both a travelogue and a study of the origins of science, The Lagoon shows how an ancient thinker still has much to teach us today. Aristotle's philosophy looms large...
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The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction--And a Search for ReliefFor the many millions of headache sufferers and fans of Mary Roach, Siddartha Mukerjee, and Ed Yong, a deeply reported, sometimes harrowing, and frequently humorous journey into the author's own excruciating headaches, and the science behind these surprisingly mysterious disorders that may, finally, offer...
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The Call of the Eco-Weird in Fiction, Films, and GamesThis edited volume identifies and analyses the Eco-Weird as an interdisciplinary theoretical tool for engaging in fictional, philosophical, filmic, and ludic texts. It is the first volume to engage in the study of the Eco-Weird, which is a developing field at the intersection of...
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