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Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark - Hardcover

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by Leigh Ann Henion (Author)From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light. In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the...

Cryptids: The Fascinating World of Unknown Creatures (A Deep Dive Into the Cryptids, Folklore, and Hidden Stories From Coast) - Paperback

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by James Bell (Author)This book takes you into the mysterious woods of Oregon, where the line between the real and the supernatural is fuzzy. Find the elusive Sasquatch, who is said to live in the thick forests, meet the mysterious Colossal Claude in the deep seas, and learn the scary stories of the roams the high deserts. This book tells about strange creatures that people have seen and heard, and it also talks about their cultural importance. Each part paints a vivid picture of the supernat...

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by Paul-Henri Nargeolet (Author), Laura Haydon (Translator)September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres.Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023.With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand objects brought to the surface, including b...

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures - Hardcover

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by Merlin Sheldrake (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A "brilliant [and] entrancing" (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi--the great connectors of the living world--and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems. "Grand and dizzying in how thoroughly it recalibrates our understanding of the natural world."--Ed Yong, author of An Immense World ONE OF THE B...

Intertwined: From Insects to Icebergs - Hardcover

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by Michael Gross (Author)A compelling call to action to focus on what connects us in nature to solve today's problems.In nature, everything is connected: from microscopic bacteria and soaring trees to animals struggling for survival amid thriving humanity. Yet many of today's toughest problems, from environmental destruction to divisive politics, stem from fundamental disconnections. In Intertwined, science writer Michael Gross explains how the natural world can be a powerful reminder of our ...

American Dinosaur Abroad: A Cultural History of Carnegie's Plaster Diplodocus - Paperback

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by Ilja Nieuwland (Author)In early July 1899, an excavation team of paleontologists sponsored by Andrew Carnegie discovered the fossil remains in Wyoming of what was then the longest and largest dinosaur on record. Named after its benefactor, the Diplodocus carnegii--or Dippy, as it's known today--was shipped to Pittsburgh and later mounted and unveiled at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in 1907. Carnegie's pursuit of dinosaurs in the American West and the ensuing dinomania of the late...

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by Lars Chittka (Author)Author BiographyLars Chittka is professor of sensory and behavioral ecology at Queen Mary University of London. He is the coeditor of Cognitive Ecology of Pollination. Number of Pages: 344 Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: October 10, 2023

Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds-And How It Promises to Transform Society - Paperback

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by Howard Rheingold (Author)Imagine being able to "walk" into your computer and interact with any program you create. It sounds like science fiction, but it's science fact. Surgeons now rehearse operations on computer-generated "virtual" patients, and architects "walk through" virtual buildings while the actual structures are still in blueprints. In Virtual Reality, Howard Rheingold takes us to the front lines of this revolutionary new technology that creates computer-generated worlds complet...

The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science - Paperback

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by Alan Lightman (Author)From the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality? "Lightman...belongs to a noble tradition of science writers, including Oliver Sacks and Lewis Thomas, who can poke endlessly into a subject and...stir up fresh embers of wonder." --The Wall Street Journal Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connecti...

Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life - Paperback

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by Rose Anne Kenny (Author), Professor Rose Anne Kenny (Author)One of the world's leading scientists on aging delivers a revealing and enjoyable account of what ageing is and how we can tackle its more serious side effects. ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2022*** Did you know that we can lead longer and healthier lives by making simple changes right now? Professor Rose Anne Kenny has 35 years of experience at the forefront of aging medicine. In Age Proof, she draws ...

Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Paperback

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by Edgar W. Spencer (Author)As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the Appalachian Trail, or visit the national and state parks scattered throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will encounter an incredible variety of natural landscapes, microclimates, and fascinating rock formations. Over millions of years the ecosystems thriving here have evolved into some of the world's most diverse collections of flora and fauna. Full of rich detail and easy to use, this beautifully illustrate...

The Astronomy Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Observing and Understanding Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Universe - Hardcover

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by Govert Schilling (Author)This essential guide for every amateur astronomer explores the entire universe in one practical, easy-to-use, beginner-friendly handbook. The Astronomy Handbook, by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, is the indispensable, go-to guide to everything you ever wanted or need to know about space, including: the stars and the constellations planets comets eclipses galaxies black holes exoplanets and much more It also offers an excellent e...

Sharks of the World: A Complete Guide - Hardcover

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by David A. Ebert (Author), Marc Dando (Author), Sarah Fowler (Author)The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks--now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest...

Language and the Brain: A Slim Guide to Neurolinguistics - Paperback

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by Jonathan R. Brennan (Author)This book introduces readers to the state-of-the-art neuroscientific research that is revolutionizing our understanding of language. Interest in the brain bases of language goes back to the birth of the modern neurosciences in the late nineteenth century. Today, tools such as fMRI and EEG allow us to study brain activity non-invasively as people perform complex cognitive tasks like talking or reading. In this book, Jonathan Brennan shows how brain signals are co...

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by Graham Scott (Author)Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book begins by considering the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, migration, ecology, and conservation. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conse...

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by Lawrence Newcomb (Author)An ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America. Amateur and expert alike can quickly and accurately identify almost any wildflower using Lawrence Newcomb's system, which is based on natural structural features that are easily visible even to the untrained eye. Every time you see an unknown plant, ask yourself the same five questions (related to the type of ...

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by Mark Coeckelbergh (Author)This overview of the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence moves beyond hype and nightmare scenarios to address concrete questions--offering a compelling, necessary read for our ChatGPT era. Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. The...

777 Codes: of Gematria and the Constants of Physics - Paperback

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by Alexander Marcussen (Author)A great book about Bible codes that go into different subjects like Genesis 1:1 & John 1:1, physics & its codes, numerical connections of words & phrases, and even word & letter counts of the Bible. And the notorious numbers 666, 777 & 888 (number 888 is the value of "Jesus" Ιησους). Including a probability that hits 119 digits! Many great codes are seen in this book!I also go into certain numerical patterns found in the Bible.It is a book th...

Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World - Paperback

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by Marcia Bjornerud (Author)Why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to our planetary survival Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales of our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating. The lifespan of Earth can seem unfathomable compared to the brevity of human existence, but this view of time denies our deep roots in Earth's history--and the magnitude of our effects on the planet. Timefulne...

Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind - Paperback

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by Sue Black (Author)Winner of the Crime Writers' Association ALCS Gold Dagger for Nonfiction--A tour through the human skeleton and the secrets our bones reveal, from the author of All That Remains In her memoir All That Remains, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist Dame Sue Black recounted her life lived eye to eye with the Grim Reaper. During the course of it, she offered a primer on the basics of identifying human remains, plenty of insights into the fascin...

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by Carl Sagan (Author), Neil Degrasse Tyson (Foreword by), Ann Druyan (Introduction by)RETURNING TO TELEVISION AS AN ALL-NEW MINISERIES ON FOX Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Featuring a new Introduction by Sagan's collaborator, Ann Druyan, full color illustrations, and a new Foreword by...

Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: Classic Regional Approach: Paperback + eBook - Paperback

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by Frank H. Netter (Author)For students and clinical professionals who are learning anatomy, participating in a dissection lab, sharing anatomy knowledge with patients, or refreshing their anatomy knowledge, the Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy illustrates the body, region by region, in clear, brilliant detail from a clinician's perspective. Unique among anatomy atlases, it contains illustrations that emphasize anatomic relationships that are most important to the clinician in training and pract...

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space - Paperback

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by Carl Sagan (Author), Ann Druyan (Author)"Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan's books."--The Washington Post Book World (front page review) In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time. Future generations will look back on our epoch...

The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology - Paperback

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by Ray Kurzweil (Author)"Startling in scope and bravado." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world." --Los Angeles Times "Elaborate, smart and persuasive." --The Boston Globe "A pleasure to read." --The Wall Street Journal One of CBS News's Best Fall Books of 2005 - Among St Louis Post-Dispatch's Best Nonfiction Books of 2005 - One of Amazon.com's Best Science Books of 2005 A radical and optimistic view of the future course of human development from...

Theory and Practical Exercises of System Dynamics - Paperback

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by John Sterman (Preface by), Juan Martín García (Author)EDITION 2023As the complexity of our world increases systems thinking is emerging as a critical factor for success, and even survival. How then can people become skilled systems thinkers? The most effective learning experiences combine experience with reflection, theory with practice.Traditionally, theory was taught in school and university, and experience was gained in life outside those walls. But in the world of complex dynamic syste...

Night Vision: Exploring the Infrared Universe - Hardcover

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by Michael Rowan-Robinson (Author)Drawing on exciting discoveries of the last forty years, Night Vision explores how infrared astronomy, an essential tool for modern astrophysics and cosmology, helps astronomers reveal our universe's most fascinating phenomena - from the birth of stars in dense clouds of gas, to black holes and distant colliding galaxies, and the traffic of interstellar dust from the formation of our Solar System. While surveying the progress in infrared observation, astronom...

A Little Queer Natural History - Paperback

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by Josh L. Davis (Author)Beautifully illustrated and scientifically informed, a celebration of the astonishing diversity of sexual behavior and biology found in nature. From a pair of male swans raising young to splitgill mushrooms with over 23,000 mating types, sex in the natural world is wonderfully diverse. Josh L. Davis considers how, for many different organisms--animals, plants, and fungi included--sexual reproduction and sex determination rely on a surprisingly complex interaction amo...

The Lives of Butterflies: A Natural History of Our Planet's Butterfly Life - Hardcover

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by David G. James (Author), David J. Lohman (Author)A beautifully illustrated introduction to the lives of butterflies around the world There are more than fifteen thousand butterfly species in the world, fluttering through a wide variety of habitats. Bright and beautiful, butterflies also have fascinating life histories and play an important role in our planet's ecosystems. The Lives of Butterflies showcases the extraordinary range of colors and patterns of the world's butterflies while expl...

Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art - Paperback

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by Rebecca Wragg Sykes (Author)"Kindred is important reading not just for anyone interested in these ancient cousins of ours, but also for anyone interested in humanity."--The New York Times Book Review "[A] bold and magnificent attempt to resurrect our Neanderthal kin."--The Wall Street Journal In Kindred, Neanderthal expert Rebecca Wragg Sykes shoves aside the cliché of the shivering ragged figure in an icy wasteland, and reveals the Neanderthal you don't know, our ancestor who lived across...

Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Peter Atkins (Author)Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the most introverted, in coming to terms with its grubby concepts, spells, recipes, and rules. Peter Atkins wants to change all that. In this Very Short Introduction to Chemistry, he encourages us to look at chemistry anew, ...

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by Miranda Janatka (Author)Author BiographyMiranda Janatka is a botanical horticulturist, trained teacher, and writer. She holds both the Kew Diploma and a degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and she writes for the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. Passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of nature and botany in particular, she has a strong social media following. Number of Pages: 384 Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.74 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: March 07, 2023

On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres - Paperback

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by Nicolaus Copernicus (Author)The Ptolemaic system of the universe, with the earth at the center, had held sway since antiquity as authoritative in philosophy, science, and church teaching. Following his observations of the heavenly bodies, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) abandoned the geocentric system for a heliocentric model, with the sun at the center. His remarkable work, On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres, stands as one of the greatest intellectual revolutions of all time, and prof...