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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The Art of Scientific InvestigationIn The Art of Scientific Investigation, originally published in 1950, W.I.B. Beveridge explores the development of the intuitive side in scientists. The author's object is to show how the minds of humans can best be harnessed to the processes of scientific discovery. This book...
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Matter, Molecules, and AtomsThis wonderful book was used as a textbook in schools for many years as an introduction to chemistry and atoms.In a wonderfully easy to understand manner it takes the reader from the basic states of matter right through to how molecules are composed, how...
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Climate Change Delusion and the Great Electricity Rip-offHow did one of the world's largest exporters of coal, gas and uranium end up with unreliable and expensive energy?Massive subsidies for renewable energy, gaming of the electricity market and government mandates have closed coal-fired generators that previously provided cheap reliable electricity.Five hundred years...
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What Time Is It?"Patience, patience, because the great movements of history have always begun in those small parenthesis that we call 'in the meantime.'" --John Berger The last book that John Berger wrote was this precious little volume about time titled What Time Is It?, now posthumously...
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A Naturalist's Guide to the Flowers of Sri LankaPhotographic identification guide to the 280 flower species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka which is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Over 300 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution...
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How Long Is a Piece of String?: More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday LifeA fascinating book, from a leading maths educator and demystifier, that shows how maths is relevant to our everyday lives. Have you ever wondered how the meter in a taxi works? Or why a lift takes so long to respond to your call? Is...
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Oh Excellent Air Bag: Under the Influence of Nitrous Oxide, 1799-1920The summer of 1799 saw a new fad take root in a certain circle of British society: the inhalation of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas". The pioneer of these experiments was a young Humphry Davy, future President of the Royal Society, whose...
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Histological and Histochemical Methods, Fifth Edition: Theory and PracticeThis fifth edition of Histological and Histochemical Methods continues to provide a clear and consistent introduction to the techniques, description and analysis of the chemical and physical principles of fixation, tissue processing, staining, enzyme location, immunohistochemistry and other key procedures. The overall structure of...
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The Silence of Slime MouldThe art works are the outcomes of scientific experiments that aimed to design computing devices made from slime mould. Slime mould Physarum polycephalum is a single-cell organism visible by the unaided eye. The slime mould computes by optimising its shape, electrical activity or location...
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Euler's Elements of Algebra2007 is the three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Leonhard Euler. As a result there is likely to be a resurgence of interest in him and of course his work. His Elements of Algebra is one of the first books to set out...
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A General Relativity WorkbookA General Relativity Workbook is atextbook intended to support a one-semester upper division undergraduatecourse on general relativity.Author: Thomas a. MoorePublisher: University Science BooksPublished: 12/10/2012Pages: 476Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.50lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.50w x 0.90dISBN: 9781891389825About the AuthorMoore, Thomas a.: - Thomas A. Moore is a...
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Blue Planet II: A New World of Hidden DepthsOur understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviors, and new habitats being discovered at a rapid rate. Blue Planet II, which accompanies an epic 7-part series, is a ground-breaking new look at the richness and...
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A Saga of Sea EaglesThis is a much-needed update on a pioneering and celebrated reintroduction project, as well as essential background and an objective summary of its justification and significance in global conservation terms. It is very much a personal account, rather than a scientific approach, deriving much...
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Field Guide to Meteors and MeteoritesIt is said that astronomy is one of the few remaining fields in which amateurs can make a real contribution to science, and nowhere is this more true than in the field of meteors and meteorites. What is unique about Richard Norton's book is...
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Sport Tourism DevelopmentThis book critically explores sport-related tourism drawing on the fields of sport management, the sociology of sport, consumer behaviour, sports marketing, economic, urban and sports geography, and tourism studies. It presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space,...
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Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and PhysiologyA sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fourth edition of this bestselling book continues to provide a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs and...
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The Case for the Green New DealWhat is the Green New Deal and how can we afford it? To protect the future of life on earth, we need to do more than just reimagine the economy--we have to change everything. One of the seminal thinkers of the program that helped...
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Medicinal Plants of the WorldThis reference gives the reader a bird's eye view of more than 350 of the best known medicinal plants of the world, in a compact, colorful, and scientifically accurate text. It provides quick answers to the most obvious questions: Where does this plant originate?...
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Astronaut: 1961 Onwards (All Roles and Nationalities)The book begins with early ideas about astronauts in science fiction and film portrayals of the role. It goes on to cover recruitment and the application process to become an astronaut with NASA and ESA, and the qualifications and fitness required for various astronaut...
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Archaeological ChemistryThe use of chemistry in archaeology can help archaeologists answer questions about the nature and origin of the many organic and inorganic finds recovered through excavation, providing valuable information about the social history of humankind. This textbook tackles the fundamental issues in chemical studies...
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