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The Sense of Wonder: A Celebration of Nature for Parents and Children - Paperback

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by Rachel Carson (Author)First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature.In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson--author of Silent Spring--began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life's most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding wo...

The Norwegian Aurora Polaris Expedition 1902-1903: (1st, 2d, Sect.) Brikeland, K. On The Cause Of Magnetic Storms And The Origin Of Terrestrial Magnet

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Report copyright infringementby Kristian Birkeland (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impor...

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Report copyright infringementby Edmund Gurney (Author), Frederic William Henry Myers (Created by), Frank Podmore (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the...

Quantum Continuous Variables: A Primer of Theoretical Methods

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Report copyright infringementby Alessio Serafini (Author)Quantum Continuous Variables introduces the theory of continuous variable quantum systems, from its foundations based on the framework of Gaussian states to modern developments, including its applications to quantum information and forthcoming quantum technologies. This book addresses the theory of Gaussian states, operations, and dynamics in great depth and breadth, through a novel approach that embraces both the Hilbert space and phas...

Immersive Sound Volume II: The Design and Practice of Binaural and Multi-Channel Experiences

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Report copyright infringementby Agnieszka Roginska (Editor), Paul Geluso (Editor)Immersive Sound Volume II: The Design and Practice of Binaural and Multi-Channel Experiences is a collection of interviews and essays providing a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and creative applications of 3D and spatial audio across music, production, theatre, installations, and film.Author BiographyAgnieszka Roginska conducts research in the simulation and applications of immersive and 3D audio inc...

Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe - Paperback

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by Brian Cox (Author), Jeff Forshaw (Author)By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe. At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly it can bend space, throwing vast jets of radiation millions of light years out into the cosmos. Its kind were the very first inhabitants of the universe, the black holes.Today, across the universe, at the heart of every gala...

Cryopreservation: Future Perspectives from Organ Transplantation to Cryonics - Paperback

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by Klaus Sames (Author)This book discusses the state of cryobiology, which is currently developing into an important and innovative field of medicine.It is already routine to preserve and revive cells and small tissue samples through cooling. The current development of organ cryopreservation with the aim of preserving human transplant organs and making them available to remedy the shortage of transplants will be discussed. Preservation of the entire human body is also a long-term goal which m...

Dialectics of the Big Bang and the Absolute Existence of the Multiverse - Paperback

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by Gregory Phipps (Author)This interdisciplinary book develops a dialectical narrative about the beginning of the universe by combining Hegel's philosophy with texts about the Big Bang theory. Scientific accounts of the Big Bang indicate that the first second of existence was an eventful period in which the universe progressed through six different epochs. Bringing together cosmological narratives and Hegel's writings (particularly The Science of Logic), Gregory Phipps reads this movement as ...

Our Native Bees: North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them

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Report copyright infringementby Paige Embry (Author)A New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift Selection Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees--endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies--is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. The people and stories are ...

The Future of Sustainability Education at North American Universities - Paperback

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by Naomi Krogman (Editor), Apryl Bergstrom (With), Thomas E. Lovejoy (Foreword by)This collection explores sustainability education in the North American academy. The authors advocate for a more integrated approach to teaching sustainability in order to help students address the most pressing problems of the world, embrace experimentation, and foster more meaningful involvement with the communities in which universities are located. Throughout, they remain focussed on identifying opportunitie...

The Survival Nexus: Science, Technology, and World Affairs - Hardcover

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by Charles Weiss (Author)Technology and science can enable us to create a richer, healthier, sustainable, and equitable world, but they can also lead to global disaster. After all, human technical, political, economic, business, and ethical decisions determine the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations... In this book, Charles Weiss explores the intertwining of science, technology, and world affairs that affects everything from climate change and global health to cybe...

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Report copyright infringementby Cathy Connor (Author)The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska's Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the largest subpolar icefield in North America. The exceptional heights of Alaska's mountains are mirrored below sea level by the 22,377-foot-deep trench ...

The World Crisis - And What to Do about It

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Report copyright infringementby Maxwell Nicholas (Author)Science and technology have made the modern world possible, but also created all the global problems that threaten our future: the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, mass extinction of species, environmental degradation, overpopulation, lethal modern war, and the menace of nuclear weapons. Nicholas Maxwell, world-renowned philosopher of science and author of 14 books, argues that all these problems have come about because humans hav...

The Advancement of Learning (Cram Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Francis Bacon (Author), Henry Morley (Author)This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Advancement of Learning pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. "The Advancement of Learning" by Francis Bacon is a cornerstone of humanist thought and the philosophy of science. This seminal work explores the landscape of knowledge, advocating for reason and a systematic approach to learning and ed...

The Impact of State and National Standards on K-12 Science Technology

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Report copyright infringementby Dennis W. Sunal (Editor), Emmett L. Wright (Editor)This book addresses the expectations toward the science standards of various stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, administrators, higher education science and science education faculty members, politicians, governmental and professional agencies, and the business community. This book also investigates how the science standards have been translated into practice at the K-12 school district level, ...

Mountains: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Martin Price (Author)Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth's land surface and are home to about 12 percent of the global population. They are the sources of all the world's major rivers, affect regional weather patterns, provide centres of biological and cultural diversity, hold deposits of minerals, and provide both active and contemplative recreation. Yet mountains are also significantly affected by climate change; as melting and retreating glaciers show. Given the manifold goods and se...

111 Places in Space That You Must Not Miss

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Report copyright infringementby Mark McCaughrean (Author)An accessible new guide to destinations throughout the universe with 111 far-grander-than-fiction discoveries and blow-away photography from the Webb, Euclid, Hubble, and Event Horizon satellites, as well as the Cassini space craft, and others. Prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond Earth with 111 Places in Space That You Shouldn't Miss! This extraordinary guide takes you on a cosmic adventure through the most breathtaking and mys...

Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Hahn (Author) Highlights 70-plus edible species including seaweeds, beach vegetables, shellfish, mushrooms, berries, trees, ferns, and wild and weedy greens Includes more than 60 recipes, plus tips for enjoying this natural abundance Key sections describe sustainable harvesting practices Pacific Harvest, written by expert forager and guide Jennifer Hahn, introduces both novice and more experienced foragers to the Pacific Coast's ample and diverse edib...

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Redfern (Author)Around 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe and that oceans were being created and destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the entire planet were returned from space. Suddenly, the Earth began to be viewed as a single entity; a dynamic, interacting whole, controlled by complex proce...

Identification and Geographical Distribution of the Mosquitoes of North America, North of Mexico, Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald A. Ward (Author), Richard F. Jr. Darsie (Author)"This is the identification manual for North American mosquitoes."--Choice "The essential resource for anyone concerned with mosquito control or biology."--American Reference Books Annual "A valuable resource. . . . This book is the collective product of two very competent scientists."--Journal of Medical Entomology "For the dedicated mosquito worshipper! This book is undoubtedly a must and with its beau...

Field Notes from a Fungi Forager: An Illustrated Journey Through the World of Pacific Northwest Mushrooms - Hardcover

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by Ashley Rodriguez (Author), Libby England (Illustrator)This gorgeously illustrated compendium is a love letter to mushrooms--and to the Pacific Northwest. From evergreen forests shrouded in mist to the urban backyards of Seattle, mushrooms are everywhere in the Pacific Northwest if you know how to look. Here, forager-chef and forest therapy guide Ashley Rodriguez provides an evocative and personal survey of 50 of the most fantastic mushrooms to be found in the region. This book includes the...

Employment 'Miracles': A Critical Comparison of the Dutch, Scandinavian, Swiss, Australian and Irish Cases Versus Germany and the Us

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Report copyright infringementby Herman Schwartz (Editor), Uwe Becker (Editor)Why did some economies experience a boom in the 1990s? Employment 'Miracles' comparatively analyses select miracle economies. The contributors to the volume critically analyze how the small size and institutional structure of seven countries like the Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland accounted for their success and status as economic models. Comparisons with the American and German markets reveal how differing policie...

The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone's Underdog - Paperback

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by Rick McIntyre (Author), Robert Redford (Foreword by)"The powerful origin story of one of Yellowstone's greatest and most famous wolves."--Washington Post"[The Rise of Wolf 8] is a goldmine for information on all aspects of wolf behavior and clearly shows they are clever, smart, and emotional beings."--Marc Bekoff, Psychology TodayYellowstone National Park was once home to an abundance of wild wolves--but park rangers killed the last of their kind in the 1920s. Decades later, the rangers br...

The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy - Paperback

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by Moiya McTier (Author)In this approachable and fascinating biography of the galaxy, an astrophysicist and folklorist details everything humans have discovered--from the Milky Way's formation to its eventual death, and what else there is to learn about the universe we call home. After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their day-to-day lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, Th...

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest: A Visual Guide to Harvesting and Healing with 35 Common Species - Paperback

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by Natalie Hammerquist (Author) Comprehensive plant listings with harvesting instructions and medicinal history Recipes for tinctures, teas, salves, and more Detailed full-color photos of plants and their parts Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest is ideal for both beginner and more experienced foragers who are looking to identify, harvest, and prepare natural medicines with wild plants. Expert forager and herbalist Natalie Hammerquist developed this guide based on her many years of tea...

Alchemy of Nine Dimensions: Activating the Full Spectrum of Consciousness - Paperback

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by Barbara Hand Clow (Author), Gerry Clow (With), Judith Corvin-Blackburn (Foreword by)A guide to connecting with the nine dimensions of consciousness - Examines how each dimension influences Earth, its levels of creative expression, and the sciences that describe each one - Provides meditations to open you to the experience of each dimension and all nine dimensions as an integrated whole - Includes new evidence for the nine dimensions from the supercomputer Blue Brain Project and recently di...

AP Physics C Premium, Eighth Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (2025) - Paperback

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by Barron's Educational Series (Author), Robert A. Pelcovits (Author), Joshua Farkas (Author)Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron's AP Physics C Premium, Eighth Edition is fully revised for the latest course and exam updates and includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your...

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Report copyright infringementby 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 quest...

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Report copyright infringementby Lane Cooper (Author)"Louis Agassiz as a Teacher" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and methods of the influential 19th-century natural historian and educator, Louis Agassiz. Lane Cooper's work explores Agassiz's profound impact on scientific education, revealing his unique approach to teaching and his dedication to fostering a deep understanding of the natural world. This biography delves into Agassiz's innovative teaching strategies, showcasing his co...

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Report copyright infringementby Gamaliel Bradford (Author)This XpressRead Cram Edition of Darwin pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Delve into the life and legacy of one of history's most influential scientists with "Darwin," a compelling biography by Gamaliel Bradford. Explore the intellectual journey of Charles Darwin, the brilliant mind behind the theory of evolution and natural selection. This meticul...

Independent: The Journey of a Sigma Male

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Zareski (Author)Michael Zareski's Independent is about a dedicated civil servant who rises to the top of the Nova Scotia corrupt patronage-riddled political system ruled by Premier John Buchanan and the outcome of his efforts to stymie and expose one of Canada's most corrupt governments.In June 1990, Zareski, a former Deputy Minister of Government Services, was invited to testify at a Public Accounts Committee, and in response to questions from the oppo...

Oxford Bookworms Library: Mutiny on the Bounty: Level 1: 400-Word Vocabulary - Paperback

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by Tim Vicary (Author)This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio v...