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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An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and ThermodynamicsThis text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is...
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An Introduction to Hormones and BehaviorAn Introduction to Hormones and Behavior explores the ways in which hormones modulate behavior and vice versa. The volume focuses on the key principles of the topic and features original readings from classic studies, as well as more recent research, to provide students with...
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An Ancient Mesopotamian HerbalA groundbreaking reassessment of existing research and new data on traditional botanical medicine. Traditional medical systems continue to impact the lives of people around the globe. These systems vary greatly in their underlying beliefs, but all commonly rely on the consumption of plant matter...
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All the Fish in the Sea: Maximum Sustainable Yield and the Failure of Fisheries ManagementBetween 1949 and 1955, the State Department pushed for an international fisheries policy grounded in maximum sustainable yield (MSY). The concept is based on a confidence that scientists can predict, theoretically, the largest catch that can be taken from a species' stock over an...
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A History of the World in Six Plagues: How Contagion, Class, and Captivity Shaped Us, from Cholera to Covid-19A deeply reported, insightful, and literary account of humankind's battles with epidemic disease, and their outsized role in deepening inequality along racial, ethnic, class, and gender lines--in the vein of Medical Apartheid and Killing the Black Body. Epidemic diseases enter the world by chance,...
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Zoo Studies: Living Collections, Their Animals and VisitorsZoos and aquariums are culturally and historically important places where families enjoy their leisure time and scientists study exotic animals. Many contain buildings of great architectural merit. Some people consider zoos little more than animal prisons, while others believe they play an important role...
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X-Planes from the X-1 to the X-60: An Illustrated HistoryForeword by Dr. Roger D. Launius, Former NASA Chief Historian For the past 75 years, the U.S. government has invested significant time and money into advanced aerospace research, as evidenced by its many experimental X-plane aircraft and rockets. NASA's X-Planes asks a simple question:...
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Witten IndexThe book is devoted to vacuum structure of supersymmetric quantum mechanical and field theories. The Witten Index (the title of book) is a powerful theoretical tool, which allows one to find out whether supersymmetry breaks down spontaneously in a given theory or not. This...
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When the Earth Had Two Moons: The Lost History of the Night SkyAn astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world's most innovative planetary geologists.In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 took the first photos of the far side of the moon. Even in their poor resolution, the images...
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WeatherWe can all name different kinds of weather--hot, cold, sunny, stormy, and snowy, to name a few. But what's the science behind it? How does it work? Readers find out in this impressively detailed guide to meteorology. Essential Earth science concepts such as the...
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Threats: Intimidation and Its Discontents"It's a rare author who can combine literary erudition and an easy fluency of style together with expert knowledge of psychology and evolutionary biology. David Barash adds to all this a far-seeing wisdom and a humane decency that shines through on every page. The...
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The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making More Houseplants . . . for Free!Make more houseplants (for free!) with this comprehensive bible of propagation techniques, featuring clear, step-by-step instructions covering over a dozen methods for over 80 different houseplants. Accompanied by full-color photographs and beautiful illustrations, The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation offers all the the horticultural...
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The Teaching Assistant's Guide: Essential Skills for College Lectures and LabsAuthor: Ed HimelblauPublisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory PressPublished: 07/30/2024Pages: 152Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 10.01h x 7.07w x 0.34dISBN: 9781621825173
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The Sacred Geometry of Ancient GreeceAuthor: Lucie Wolfer-SulzerPublisher: Eglantyne BooksPublished: 10/16/2024Pages: 200Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781913378165
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The Problems of PhilosophyDive into the essence of human thought with Bertrand Russell's timeless exploration. In The Problems of Philosophy, Russell illuminates fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, and reality with clarity and precision. A masterpiece of philosophical inquiry, this book challenges readers to confrontthe deepest mysteries of...
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The Montauk Project - Experiments in Time: Silver Anniversary EditionThe Montauk Project chronicles the most amazing and secretive research project in recorded history through the eyes of preston Nichols, an expert in radar whose job duties Required him to study The Philadelphia Experiment of 1943 which led to the revelation that he had...
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The Human Hologram: Living Your Life in Harmony with the Unified FieldWhat if our physical bodies were perpetually being formed upon an invisible field of information? And what if this field was one vital and integral part of the same field underlying the physical structure of our universe, holding all the information and wisdom of...
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The Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Its Form, Functions and CapabilitiesDiscover the incredible capabilities of the human body and its functions with this indispensable hardback guide, richly illustrated in full-color. The human body is a remarkable work of nature - its immense complexity allowing us to sense the world around us, move, regulate our...
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The First Adventures on Differential GeometryThis book serves as a friendly stepping stone for readers who wish to start learning differential geometry. It lays down the most essential foundations, ensuring that readers feel prepared to tackle more advanced concepts in the future. Differential geometry is often perceived or presented...
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The Ethics of Food: A Reader for the Twenty-First CenturyFood makes philosophers of us all. Death does the same . . . but death comes only once . . . and choices about food come many times each day. In The Ethics of Food, Gregory E. Pence brings together a collection of voices...
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