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With Her Own Wings: Historical Sketches, Reminiscences And Anecdotes Of Pioneer Women

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Report copyright infringementby Helen Krebs Smith (Editor), Gladys Chilstrom (Illustrator)With Her Own Wings is a book written by Helen Krebs Smith that provides a historical account of pioneer women in the United States. The book is a collection of sketches, reminiscences, and anecdotes that highlight the struggles and triumphs of women who played a significant role in shaping the American frontier.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of frontier life, the role of...

Forgotten Landscapes: How Native Americans Created Pre-Columbian North America and What We Can Learn from It

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Report copyright infringementby Stanley A. Rice (Author)Rediscover the thriving civilizations of Pre-Columbian America and learn how Native ingenuity transformed the landscape into a flourishing world we can still learn from today North America was not empty nor were its inhabitants savages when Europeans arrived in 1492. Quite the opposite, North America was thickly populated by indigenous people who lived in clean cities, had a thriving economy, and transformed the landscape into bountiful...

Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Jay Gould (Author)High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It hold the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived--a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.93 x 9.24 x...

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Report copyright infringementby Friedrich Herneck (Author), Josef Eisinger (Translator), Alice Calaprice (Foreword by)These intimate, candid descriptions of the private life of Albert Einstein come from a series of interviews with Herta Waldow, a housekeeper who lived with Einstein and his wife and daughter from 1927 to 1933 at their residence in Berlin. After World War II, science historian Friedrich Herneck interviewed Ms. Waldow and published the conversations in the former East Germany. U...

Plants That We Eat: Nauriat Nigiñaqtaut - From the Traditional Wisdom of the Iñupiat Elders of Northwest Alaska

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Report copyright infringementby Anore Jones (Author)Plants That We Eat is a handy, easy-to-use guide to the abundant edible plant life of Alaska. Drawing on centuries of knowledge that have kept the Inupiat people healthy, the book uses photographs and descriptions to teach newcomers to the north how to recognize which plants are safe to eat. Organized by seasons, from spring greens through summer berries to autumn roots, the book also features an appendix identifying poisonous plants.Author ...

Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony M. D. Youn (Author)A NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author and beloved social media star Dr. Anthony Youn comes a revolutionary step-by-step guide to reversing the effects of aging at any stage in lifeGrowing older is a blessing. But the slow decline and the loss of functionality associated with aging has led us to treat the process like a disease. These negative effects of aging, however, are not inevitable. Rather, they're largely the result of e...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Foster (Author)The book ""Claude Bernard (1899)"" by Michael Foster is a comprehensive biography of the French physiologist, Claude Bernard. The book delves into the life and work of Bernard, who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of medicine and physiology. Foster explores Bernard's childhood, education, and early career as a pharmacist before he turned to physiology. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Bernard's groun...

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Report copyright infringementby Rollo Appleyard (Author)""A Tribute to Michael Faraday"" is a book written by Rollo Appleyard, which pays homage to the renowned English scientist Michael Faraday. The book is divided into several chapters that delve into different aspects of Faraday's life and scientific contributions. The first chapter covers Faraday's childhood and early life, including his apprenticeship with a bookbinder and his attendance at lectures by famous scientists of the time. The ...

The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Talbot (Author)"In The Holographic Universe, Michael Talbot argues nothing less than that the universe is itself one giant hologram. Mr. Talbot thus explains out-of-body experiences, quantum-theory problems, the paranormal, and other unsolved riddles of brain and body." -- New York TimesNow featuring a foreword by Lynne McTaggart, The Holographic Universe is a landmark work whose exciting conclusions continue to be proven true by today's most advanced ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Rose (Author), Eric R. Eaton (Foreword by)An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can b...

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Report copyright infringementby Johannes Hanhart (Author)Das Buch ""Conrad Gessner (1824)"" von Johannes Hanhart ist eine umfassende Beschreibung des Lebens und Werks des Schweizer Naturforschers Conrad Gessner. Gessner, der im 16. Jahrhundert lebte, war ein bedeutender Botaniker, Zoologe und Bibliothekar. Das Buch enth��lt eine detaillierte Biographie von Gessner sowie eine Zusammenfassung seiner wichtigsten wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten. Dar��ber hinaus werden seine Beitr��ge zur Bot...

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Report copyright infringementby Girolamo De Rada (Author)Autobiologia (1898) �� un libro scritto da Girolamo De Rada, in cui l'autore racconta la sua vita e la sua carriera come poeta, scrittore e patriota albanese. Il libro �� diviso in tre parti: la prima parte descrive la vita di De Rada dall'infanzia fino alla sua partenza per l'Italia; la seconda parte parla della sua vita in Italia, dove ha studiato e lavorato come giornalista e scrittore; infine, la terza parte descrive la sua at...

Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming

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Report copyright infringementby Andreas Malm (Author)A sweeping study of how capitalism first promoted fossil fuels with the rise of steam power--and contributed to the worsening climate crisis The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess? In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did manufacturers turn from traditional sources of pow...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Q. Posin (Author)Mendeleyev: The Story Of A Great Scientist is a biographical book written by Daniel Q. Posin. The book tells the story of the life and work of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev, a Russian chemist who is best known for his development of the periodic table of elements. The book explores Mendeleyev's early life and education, his scientific discoveries and contributions, and his personal life and relationships. The author provides a detailed acc...

Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen C. Meyer (Author)When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. During this event, the "Cambrian explosion," many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin's Doubt, Stephen C. Meyer ...

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Report copyright infringementby Felicie Williams (Author), Lucy Chronic (Author), Halka Chronic (Author)Arches National Park. Bryce Canyon. Zion. When one thinks of Utah, it's rocks and iconic landforms--preserved in a nearly endless list of national parks and monuments--come immediately to mind. Perhaps more so than any other state, Utah is built for geologic exploration, and geologists/authors Felicie Williams, Lucy Chronic, and Halka Chronic are its expert tour guides.The Beehive State is ...

White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree

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Report copyright infringementby John Pastor (Author)America was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation's ships and houses, barns, and bridges. It became a symbol of independence, adorning the Americans' flag at Bunker Hill, and an economic engine, generating three times more wealth than the California gold rush. Yet this popularity came at a cost: by the end of the 19th century, clear cutting had decimated much of America's white ...

Concepts of Mass in Contemporary Physics and Philosophy

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Report copyright infringementby Max Jammer (Author)The concept of mass is one of the most fundamental notions in physics, comparable in importance only to those of space and time. But in contrast to the latter, which are the subject of innumerable physical and philosophical studies, the concept of mass has been but rarely investigated. Here Max Jammer, a leading philosopher and historian of physics, provides a concise but comprehensive, coherent, and self-contained study of the concept of mas...

Medicinal and Other Uses of North American Plants: A Historical Survey with Special Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Erichsen-Brown (Author)Spanning the last 500 years, this exceptionally detailed and well-researched guide focuses primarily on the ways North American Indians have used plants, trees, and shrubs for medicine, food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities. The plants considered are native to eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, although some are also found as far south as Florida and Texas and as far west as the Pacific coast.In addition...

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Report copyright infringementby J. A. (John Augustine) Zahm (Author)"Woman in Science: With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind," by John Augustine Zahm, explores the lives and scientific achievements of notable women throughout history. This meticulously researched biography delves into the often-overlooked contributions of women scientists, illuminating their dedication and perseverance in the face of societal obstacles. Zahm's work highlights the histori...

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Running with Lithium-Empowering the Earth: A Personal Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Thackeray (Author)In answer to the call for electric vehicles to counter the oil embargo and crisis in the Middle East during the mid-1970s, researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa initiated a twenty-year research programme that led to the discoveries of a novel, rechargeable, high-temperature sodium battery and new materials for ambient-temperature lithium batteries. The latter research laid the foundati...

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Skloot (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "The story of modern medicine and bioethics--and, indeed, race relations--is refracted beautifully, and movingly."--Entertainment Weekly NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO(R) STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE - ONE OF THE "MOST INFLUENTIAL" (CNN), "DEFINING" (LITHUB), AND "BEST" (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE - ONE OF ESSENCE'S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS - WINNER...

Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Roach (Author)In Bonk, the best-selling author of Stiff turns her outrageous curiosity and insight on the most alluring scientific subject of all: sex. Can a person think herself to orgasm? Why doesn't Viagra help women--or, for that matter, pandas? Can a dead man get an erection? Is vaginal orgasm a myth? Mary Roach shows us how and why sexual arousal and orgasm--two of the most complex, delightful, and amazing scientific phenomena on earth--can be so har...

Arbovirologist and Professor, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

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Report copyright infringementby William C. 1916- Reeves (Author), James L. Hardy (Author), Marilyn M. Milby (Author)This oral history transcript documents the career of William C. Reeves, a distinguished arbovirologist and professor at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. The interview, conducted by James L. Hardy, Marilyn M. Milby, and Sally Smith Hughes, explores Reeves's significant contributions to the field of virology, particularly his work on arboviruses and their impact on public ...

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

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Report copyright infringementby Neil Degrasse Tyson (Author)Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, Death by Black Hole explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night ski...

Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Louv (Author)The internationally bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods seeks a deeper personal connection to nature during this time of ecoanxiety and upheaval by exploring his own backyard. Long beloved for his insightful, inspiring nature writing, Richard Louv returns with his most personal book yet. Noticing is about discovering who you are by exploring the natural world. Louv shows how, by tapping into the thirty or more human senses we hav...

Fires in the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the Fbi, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Wolfe (Author)"Cinematic, suspenseful, totally immersive."--Zoë Schlanger, New York Times bestselling author of The Light Eaters "This book is a marvel."--Robert Moor, New York Times bestselling author of On Trails and In Trees "Masterful reporting. As riveting as any thriller."--Seth Harp, New York Times bestselling author of The Fort Bragg Cartel The explosive true story of a secret group of radicals who launched a clandestine battle to save the plane...

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Report copyright infringementby Izi Stoll (Author)Book Summary: The Pomegranate follows the struggles of a little girl who grew up to be a neuroscientist, from her very first philosophical awakenings to her discovery of a potential new treatment for brain tumors. Pursuing her dreams and her inherent sense of curiosity, she confronts the trials and tribulations of earning a PhD, the difficulty of prioritizing relationships and career goals, the exhilaration of moving to Europe, and the thrill ...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Hawking (Author)Stephen Hawking's phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book. The Universe in a Nutshell - Quantum mechanic...

Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Max Tegmark (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology--and there's nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who's helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial. How can we grow our prosperity through automatio...

Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety

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Report copyright infringementby Britt Wray (Author), Adam McKay (Foreword by)"Wray shows finally that meaningful living is possible even in the face of that which threatens to extinguish life itself."--Dr. Gabor Maté, author of When the Body Says No When we're faced with record-breaking temperatures, worsening wildfires, more severe storms, and other devastating effects of climate change, feelings of anxiety and despair are normal. In Generation Dread, Britt Wray reminds us that our distress...