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by Mary Roach (Author)Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can't walk for a year? have sex? smell flowers? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 mile...

Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power - Paperback

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by Lisa Mosconi (Author)How to eat for maximum brainpower and health, from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. "Powerful advice on how to eat for maximum brainpower." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times--bestselling author of Eat Fat, Get Thin In this eye-opening book, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and integrative nutritionist, explains why the dietary needs of the brain are different from those of other organs. Her innovative approach to cognitive health encompasses a complete fo...

The Sentient Cell: The Cellular Foundations of Consciousness - Hardcover

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by Arthur S. Reber (Author), Frantisek Baluska (Author), William Miller (Author)All species, extant and extinct, from the simplest unicellular prokaryotes to humans, have an existential consciousness. Without sentience, the first cells that emerged some 4 billion years ago would have been evolutionary dead-ends, unable to survive in the chaotic, dangerous environment in which life first appeared and evolved. In this book, Arthur Reber's theory, the Cellular Basis of Consciousness (CBC), is ou...

Lunar: A History of the Moon in Myths, Maps, and Matter - Hardcover

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by Matthew Shindell (Consultant)The first book to combine exquisite cartographical charts of the Moon with a thorough exploration of the Moon's role in popular culture, science, and myth. President John F. Kennedy's rousing "We will go to the Moon" speech in 1961 before the US Congress catalyzed the celebrated Apollo program, spurring the US Geological Survey's scientists to map the Moon. Over the next eleven years a team of twenty-two, including a dozen illustrator-cartographers, created fo...

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9-12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Brown (Author)Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9-12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) as a specific pathway for teaching and learning. It also shows how simple shifts in the way you arrange and combine activities will help your students construct firsthand knowledge as you put the three dimensions o...

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1: 25 Formative Assessment Probes

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Report copyright infringementby Page Keeley (Author)This is the new updated edition of the first book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learning and adjust your teaching accordingly. Loaded with classroom-friendly features you can use immediately, the book includes 25 "probes"-brief, easily administered formative assessments designed t...

Rising Waters: Reports from Across a Rapidly Warming World

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Bartelme (Author)From the historic streets of Charleston, where flooding tides now rise with alarming frequency, Pulitzer Prize finalist Tony Bartelme takes readers deep into the heart of the climate crisis. With the eye of an investigative reporter and the soul of a storyteller, Bartelme makes the invisible visible-whether it's carbon dioxide drifting from a tailpipe, disappearing plankton beneath the waves, or the subtle collapse of ecosystems we barely ...

Homo Idioticus: Why We Are Stupid and What to Do About It

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Report copyright infringementby Cezary Pietrasik (Author)Humans are remarkable beings. We have mastered flight, cracked the genetic code, developed quantum mechanics and democracy, been to the moon, and may soon become a multi-planetary species.Yet, despite these unparalleled achievements, we can still be...pretty stupid.Can you believe that: - 10% of Americans use their phones during sex- 40% of Americans reject the theory of evolution- IQs in developed countries have been declining since 19...

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Report copyright infringementby John Bates (Author)Old-growth forests touch the soul of many people. Some hear the echoes of Native Americans or the first settlers. Some feel the great age of the trees and revere them, while others feel they are in the presence of an overwhelmingly rare beauty. Still others understand the profound scientific value of old-growth forests as reference systems for what forests can be.Despite the remarkable emotional appeal and scientific value of old-growth fores...

Atlas of Macroscopes: Interactive Data Visualizations

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Report copyright infringementby Katy Borner (Author), Elizabeth G. Record (Author), Todd Theriault (Author)A fascinating data adventure through the lens of macroscopes, which offer us illuminating and holistic views of our ever-changing world. In Atlas of Macroscopes, Katy Börner, Elizabeth Record, and Todd Theriault take you on an epic data adventure. You will explore data landscapes, designed as uniquely interactive spaces, and learn more about our world and your place in it. You will gain ...

Handbook of Nature-study: For Teachers and Parents: Based on the Cornell Nature-study Leaflets, With Much Additional Material and Many new Illustratio

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Botsford Comstock (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 i...

Brain Architecture (Revised) - Paperback

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by Larry W. Swanson (Author), Larry W Swanson (Author)Now in its second edition, Brain Architecture is the continued exploration of how the brain works. At the very core of our existence, the brain generates our thoughts and feelings, directs our voluntary interactions with the environment, and coordinates all of the vital functions within the body itself. This long-overdue new edition explains this oftentimes daunting intricacy and exquisite detail. The first half of the book discusses the b...

The Oxford Handbook of Sound Studies - Paperback

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by Trevor Pinch (Editor), Karin Bijsterveld (Editor)Written by the world's leading scholars and researchers in the emerging field of sound studies, The Oxford Handbook of Sound Studies offers new and fully engaging perspectives on the significance of sound in its material and cultural forms. The book considers sounds and music as experienced in such diverse settings as shop floors, laboratories, clinics, design studios, homes, and clubs, across an impressively broad range of historical period...

Inventing Temperature: Measurement and Scientific Progress - Paperback

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by Hasok Chang (Author)What is temperature, and how can we measure it correctly? These may seem like simple questions, but the most renowned scientists struggled with them throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. In Inventing Temperature, Chang examines how scientists first created thermometers; how they measured temperature beyond the reach of standard thermometers; and how they managed to assess the reliability and accuracy of these instruments without a circular reliance on the instruments ...

Keynes & Aidley's Nerve and Muscle - Paperback

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by Christopher L. -H Huang (Author)This well-established and acclaimed textbook introducing the rapidly growing field of nerve and muscle function has been completely revised and updated. Written with undergraduate students in mind, it begins with the fundamental principles demonstrated by the pioneering electrophysiological experiments on cell excitability. This leads to more challenging material recounting recent discoveries from applying modern biochemical, genetic, physiological and bioph...

Every Last Fish: A Deep Dive Into Everything They Do for Us and We Do to Them

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Report copyright infringementby Rose George (Author)Slippery, wet, and strange: Fish can be easier to think of as food than as fellow animals. But what do we know about these creatures we meet on our dinner table and how they got there? For the first time in history, humans are eating more farmed fish than wild, and our fish consumption is predicted to increase. But with warming oceans, diminishing fish stocks, and questions about fish farming practices, where will the fish come from?In Every...

The Great Math War: How Three Brilliant Minds Fought for the Foundations of Mathematics

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Socrates Bardi (Author)A stirring account of the mathematicians who went looking for the bedrock philosophical foundations of their field and witnessed a house of cards collapse instead "A fascinating romp through one of the most consequential conflicts of the early 20th century."--Johnjoe McFadden, author of Life on the Edge As the nineteenth century ended, mathematicians were celebrating a century of triumphs that--surprisingly--made clear how little ...

The Earth: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by 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 processes we scarcely understood. ...

Water: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by John Finney (Author)Water dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of its structure and beha...

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Report copyright infringementby Don McClure (Author)Dare to Evolve offers an invitation to awaken our consciousness and take loving, actionable steps toward a sustainable, unified future.Evolution starts with a challenge to adopt a new way of thinking, behave with integrity, and create systems that sustain life rather than take advantage of it. A path toward a sustainable and regenerative future, Dare to Evolve is a call to action. It looks at how society may move past antiquated structures ...

Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts

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Report copyright infringementby Philipp Schott (Author)Heal the Beasts chronicles the history of veterinary medicine with an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes "Schott's animated account moves at a fast clip, is full of colorful anecdotes, and will delight animal lovers of all stripes." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Sharing the stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, Dr. Schott examines the always fascin...

Princeton Review AP Environmental Science Premium Prep, 20th Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content Review

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Report copyright infringementby The Princeton Review (Author)PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the newly-digital AP Environmental Science Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 4 full-length practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews. Techniques That Actually Work- Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test- Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically- Essential tactics to help you work smarter, no...

The Ocean Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Oceans

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world. Earth owes its identity as the blue planet to the vast oceans of water that cover almost 70 percent of its surface. Home to an abundance of marine life and vital in regulating Earth's climate, the oceans are also the scene of daring exploits of exploration, intense rivalries between trading empires, and global warfare. Combining arresting photography; rich illustrations; and en...

The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors - Paperback

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by David George Haskell (Author)WINNER OF THE 2018 JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING NATURAL HISTORY WRITING "Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture." --Science Friday The author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature's most magnificent networkers -- trees David Haskell has won acclaim for eloquent writing and...

Next Time You See a Pill Bug - Paperback

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by Emily Morgan (Author)Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you'll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as it rolls into a ball and unrolls to take a walk. This cousin to lobsters and crabs sheds its crusty skin and will tickle your hand with its 14 (count 'em ) wiggly legs. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementar...

Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants - Hardcover

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by James T. Costa (Author), Bobbi Angell (Author)Uncover Darwin's most important writings about plants with this important collection featuring expert interpretations and rare illustrations. Charles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals, but in fact a large part of his contribution to the natural sciences is focused on plants. His observations are crucial to our modern understanding of everything from the amazing pollination process of orchids to the way that vines cli...

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Report copyright infringementby Owen Gingerich (Author)Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) is a pivotal figure in the birth of modern science, the astronomer who "stopped the sun and set the earth in motion." Born in Poland, educated at Cracow and then in Italy, he served all of his adult life as a church administrator. His vision of a sun-centered universe, shocking to many and unbelievable to most, turned out to be the essential blueprint for a physical understanding of celestial motions, there...

Priest of Nature: The Religious Worlds of Isaac Newton

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Iliffe (Author)He was the dominant intellectual figure of his age. His published works, including the Principia Mathematica and Opticks, reached across the scientific spectrum, revealing the degree of his interdisciplinary genius. His renown opened doors throughout his career, securing him prestigious positions at Cambridge, the Royal Mint, and the Royal Society. Yet alongside his public success, Sir Isaac Newton harbored private religious convictions that ...

The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s-2020s

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Harris (Author)Neighbourhoods matter now more than ever before. They sustain fewer social connections, but in an era of great social inequality and high levels of immigration, they have become vital as places for homeowner investment and educational opportunity for children. The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s-2020s traces the changing character and significance of Canadian urban neighbourhoods, city and suburban, since the 1880s.The book hig...

Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Peter Coles (Author)Written in simple and accessible language, this non-technical introduction to cosmology, or the creation and development of the universe, explains the discipline, covers its history, details the latest developments, and explains what is known, what is believed, and what is purely speculative. In addition, the author discusses the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter. About the Series...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Howard (Author)Darwin's theory that man's ancestors were apes caused an uproar within the scientific world, as well as public frenzy when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and skepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin's work ...

South Africa Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals in the South African Region - Paperback

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by James Kavanagh (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Author)With various world-renowned national parks and game reserves, as well as a dizzying species diversity, South Africa is widely considered the ultimate destination for observing and learning about African wildlife. Over 200 mammal species inhabit the nation's grasslands, savannas, forests, thickets, and deserts. These include such iconic species as lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Of th...