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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Troward (Author)Thomas Troward (1847-1916) was an English author whose works influenced the New Thought Movement and mystic Christianity. Troward was a divisional Judge in British-administered India. His avocation was the study of comparative religion. After his retirement from the judiciary in 1896, Troward set out to apply logic and a judicial weighing of evidence in the study of matters of cause and effect. The philosopher William James characterized ...

Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World - Hardcover

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by Theresa MacPhail (Author)An "important and deeply researched" (The Wall Street Journal) exploration of allergies, from their first medical description in 1819 to the cutting-edge science that is illuminating the changes in our environment and lifestyles that are making so many of us sick Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have an allergy or you know someone who does. Billions of people worldwide--an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the global population--have some form of allergy...

Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work - Paperback

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by Steven Kotler (Author), Jamie Wheal (Author)National BestsellerCNBC and Strategy + Business Best Business Book of the YearIt's the biggest revolution you've never heard of, and it's hiding in plain sight. Over the past decade, Silicon Valley executives like Eric Schmidt and Elon Musk, Special Operators like the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, and maverick scientists like Sasha Shulgin and Amy Cuddy have turned everything we thought we knew about high performance upside down. Instead of gr...

The North Carolina Flood: July 14, 15, 16, 1916

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Report copyright infringementby W. M. Bell (Created by)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 important e...

Scientists, Business, and the State, 1890-1960

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick J. McGrath (Author)In the late nineteenth century, scientists began allying themselves with America's corporate, political, and military elites. They did so not just to improve their professional standing and win more money for research, says Patrick McGrath, but for political reasons as well. They wanted to use their new institutional connections to effect a transformation of American political culture. They succeeded, but not in ways that all scientis...

Economic Instruments for Air Pollution Control

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Report copyright infringementby Ger Klaassen (Editor), Finn R. Forsund (Editor), Finn R. Fxrsund (Editor)Preface. Introduction. I: National Model Studies. 1. Tradable Discharge Permits: Restrictions on Least-Cost Solutions; S.E. Atkinson. 2. Economic Instruments for the Control of Acid Rain in the UK; A. Pototschnig. 3. Modeling Air Pollution Abatement in a Market-Based Incentive Framework for the Los Angeles Basin; S. Robinson, S. Subramanian, J. Geoghegan. II: National Experiences. 4. Devel...

Cis Energy and Minerals Development: Prospects, Problems and Opportunities for International Cooperation

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Report copyright infringementby J. P. Dorian (Editor), Pavel a. Minakir (Editor), Vitaly T. Borisovich (Editor)List of Tables. List of Figures. Preface. 1. Introduction and Background: a New Beginning; J.P. Dorian. Part One: Commonwealth Mining Industry. 2. Energy and Fuel Resources in the Commonwealth of Independent States: Major Developments and Prospects; V.T. Borisovich, V.G. Belitzky, V.I. Potapov. 3. Commonwealth Mineral Resources and Economic Development; Y.M. Arsky, V.T. Borisovich, B...

Groundwater Exploitation in the High Plains

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Report copyright infringementby David E. Kromm (Editor), Stephen E. White (Editor), Gilbert F. White (Foreword by)The High Plains region was once called the Great American Desert and thought to be, in the words of explorer Stephen Long, "wholly unfit for cultivation." Now we know that beneath the surface, unbeknownst to the explorers and early settlers, lies the Ogallala aquifer, an underground formation that stretches for 800 miles from the Texas panhandle to South Dakota. It holds more wate...

A Pathfinder: Discovery, Invention And Industry (1910)

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Goodrich Acheson (Author)A Pathfinder: Discovery, Invention And Industry is a book written by Edward Goodrich Acheson in 1910. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's life and his contributions to the fields of discovery, invention, and industry. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Acheson's early life, his education, and his work as a chemist and inventor.The book provides an in-depth look at Acheson's most significant inventio...

Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking - Paperback

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by Leonard Mlodinow (Author)We've all been told that thinking rationally is the key to success. But at the cutting edge of science, researchers are discovering that feeling is every bit as important as thinking in this "lively exposé of the growing consensus about the limited power of rationality and decision-making" (The New York Times Book Review). You make hundreds of decisions every day, from what to eat for breakfast to how you should invest, and not one of those decisions would be possi...

Lawns Into Meadows, 2nd Edition: Growing a Regenerative Landscape - Paperback

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by Owen Wormser (Author)*As seen in The New York Times and MarthaStewart.com "It's time to rebuild meadows wherever we can. . . Owen Wormser explains why, and how to do this, with oodles of highly readable, ecologically sound advice."--Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home and Nature's Best Hope Landscape designer Owen Wormser explains how to replace the deadscape we call lawn with low-maintenance, eco-friendly meadows. In this second edition of his award-winning book, he include...

Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide - Paperback

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by Walter E. Sturgeon (Author) From one of the region's foremost mushroom hunters--Walter E. Sturgeon--comes a long-overdue field guide to finding and identifying the mushrooms and fleshy fungi found in the Appalachian mountains from Canada to Georgia. Edibility and toxicity, habitat, ecology, and detailed diagnostic features of the disparate forms they take throughout their life cycles are all included, enabling the reader to identify species without the use of a microscope or chemicals. App...

First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens

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Report copyright infringementby Becky Ferreira (Author)A narrative and visual exploration of humanity's age-old search for and fixation with extraterrestrials. First Contact explores the ancient idea--and epic quest to prove--that we are not alone in the universe. Presented in a heavily illustrated cabinet of curiosities format, the book explores our fascination with aliens from early history to present day, including chapters on alien conspiracy theories, aliens in science fiction, the actua...

The ESP Enigma: The Scientific Case for Psychic Phenomena

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Report copyright infringementby Diane Hennacy Powell (Author)Psychic phenomena have long been relegated to the fringe of scientific examination, but several rigorously supervised studies have proven that such phenomena as telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis have a scientific basis. Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Johns Hopkins-trained neuropsychiatrist, proposes a fascinating new paradigm for consciousness that demystifies psychic phenomena. She explores why psychic abilities are stronger ...

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Report copyright infringementby Hermann Fictuld (Author), Friedrich Roth-Scholtz (Author)âChymische Schrifftenâ is a historical text focusing on early chemistry and alchemical practices. Authored by Hermann Fictuld and Friedrich Roth-Scholtz, this work provides insight into the scientific and philosophical inquiries of the period. The text delves into the experimental methods and theoretical frameworks that characterized the transition from alchemy to modern chemistry. Readers interested ...

Quantum Healing: The Science of Health Restoration

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Report copyright infringementby Ecnal Ver (Author)The Quantum Path to HealingIn a world increasingly shaped by scientific discovery and spiritual exploration, the concept of quantum healing stands as a bridge between two powerful realms. It is a profound integration of quantum physics, spirituality, and personal transformation, offering a revolutionary perspective on health and healing.By understanding the interplay of energy, intention, and consciousness, quantum healing opens new pathways t...

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by Kenneth Brower (Author), Neal Stephenson (Foreword by)"The Starship and the Canoe is neither a wilderness survival manual nor a book of blueprints. It is another of those rare books impossible to define: the kind that seeks you in time. And you will know it, live it, and consult it thereafter simply by name." --Chicago Sun-Times "In the tradition of Carl Sagan and John McPhee, a bracing cerebral voyage past intergalactic hoopla and backwoods retreats." --Kirkus Reviews Originally publish...

Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School - Paperback

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by John Medina (Author)Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know--like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget--and so important to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains? In Brain Rules, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sergio Rijo (Author)"Quantum Soul: Navigating Consciousness in the Age of Awakening" is your portal to a profound exploration of the cosmic tapestry of consciousness. In this age of awakening, the book serves as a guiding light, offering a transformative journey into the quantum realms of the soul.Delve into the interconnectedness of all things, as the book explores quantum principles, providing both theoretical insights and practical wisdom for navigating the ...

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by Noah Strycker (Author)For avian enthusiasts, from armchair observers to dedicated life-listers, this brilliant book from acclaimed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore celebrates the beauty of all birds, great and small. This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore's distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species...

The Knowledge Web: From Electronic Agents to Stonehenge and Back -- And Other Journeys Through Knowledge - Paperback

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by James Burke (Author)In The Knowledge Web, James Burke, the bestselling author and host of television's Connections series, takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how seemingly unrelated ideas and innovations bounce off one another, spinning a vast, interactive web on which everything is connected to everything else: Carmen leads to the theory of relativity, champagne bot...

The Climate Handprint: An Effective New Approach to Climate Action

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Report copyright infringementby Gabriel Baunach (Author)Want to make a real difference on climate change? We've long been told that saving the planet means buying local, switching to LED bulbs, using less plastic and cycling more. But here's the uncomfortable truth: no matter how much we cut down our individual carbon footprints, it won't be enough to stop global warming.It's time to move past feelings of guilt, powerlessness and frustration. Instead of tweaking our lifestyle, we need to pull...

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Report copyright infringementby Morton Edgar (Author)Great Pyramid Passages and Chambers V3: The Great Pyramid, Its Scientific Features is a comprehensive study of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic and mysterious structures in the world. Written by renowned Egyptologist and pyramid expert Edgar Morton, this book explores the scientific features of the pyramid, including its unique architecture, engineering, and design.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which ex...

Otto Hahn: Achievement and Responsibility

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Report copyright infringementby Klaus Hoffmann (Author), J. M. Cole (Translator)An invaluable account of the life and times of German scientist, Otto Hahn. Hahn was key a researcher in the development of the Atom bomb and the book discusses the social, ethical and moral responsibilities he faced as one of the founding fathers of the nuclear age. Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: September 21, 2012

Passion of George Sarton: A Modern Marriage and Its Discipline, Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 260)

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis Pyenson (Author)George Sarton animated the discipline of history of science (HoS) in America. This vol. traces his youth & educ. in Belgium, & his marriage to Mabel Elwes. It follows the Sarton's in their path from idealistic refugees fleeing the invasion of Belgium in 1914 to destitute intellectuals at Harvard Univ. For 50 years, HoS as an acad. specialty owed much to Sarton's visions & anxieties, esp. as they were expressed in his marriage. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Wilhelm Bölsche (Author), Joseph McCabe (Author)Explore the life and work of Ernst Haeckel, the influential German scientist and naturalist, in this detailed biography. "Haeckel: his life and work" by Wilhelm Bölsche, delves into the intellectual journey of this key figure in the development and popularization of Darwinism and evolutionary theory. This meticulously prepared edition examines Haeckel's significant contributions to science, tracing his impact on b...

Short's Stories: Ball Dropping, Three Years in America, 1963-1966

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Report copyright infringementby Ronan Short (Author)Short's Stories, Ball Dropping, is the third in a series recounting, with more humor and wit, the author's life and travels. Ronan Short was born in London, England in 1940 and brought up at the British National Institute for Medical Research, where his father was in charge of the animal division. This new volume, Three Years in America, 1963-1966, begins in the 'vast metropolis' of Dobbs Ferry, New York, near Ardsley, where Ronan first work...

Darwin and His Children: His Other Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Tim M. Berra (Author)While much has been written about the life and works of Charles Darwin, the lives of his ten children remain largely unexamined. Most "Darwin books" consider his children as footnotes to the life of their famous father and close with the death of Charles Darwin. This is the only book that deals substantially with the lives of his children from their birth to their death, each in his or her own chapter. Tim Berra's Darwin and His Children: H...

Anna Maria Hussey's Mushroom Illustrations: The Art and Science of Britain's First Female Mycologist

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Maria Hussey (Author), Frances Reed (Illustrator), Emily Gillis (Editor)An extraordinary record of British fungi and female scientific achievement, this volume showcases the pioneering work of Anna Maria Hussey and her visionary approach to art and mycology. First published in the mid-nineteenth century, Hussey's seminal work, Illustrations of British Mycology (1847-55), is celebrated for its exquisitely detailed study of mushrooms native to Britain. Co-il...

Climate Change Resilience in the Urban Environment (Second Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Tristan Kershaw (Author)This book provides a detailed overview of the risks of climate change for urban areas including those risks to human health. This second edition provides fresh perspective to the material in the first edition, and includes additional material on green and blue infrastructure in urban areas, the influence of urban geometry on comfort, heat islands and energy usage. Number of Pages: 226 Dimensions: 0.48 x 10 x 7 I...

Planning in the USA: Policies, Issues, and Processes

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Report copyright infringementby Roger W. Caves (Author), J. Barry Cullingworth (Author)Extensively revised, this textbook continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the policies, theory and practice of planning. Outlining land use, urban planning, and environmental protection policies, it explains the nature of the planning process and the way in which policy issues are identified, defined, and approached.Author BiographyRoger W. Caves is Professor Emeritus of City Planning at the S...

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Report copyright infringementby D. K. Salunkhe (Author), S. S. Deshpande (Author), Salunkhe (Author)Plant Production and Consumption Trends.- References.- 1. Cereals.- Production and Distribution.- Origin and Botanical Classification.- Anatomical Structures of Seeds.- Nitrogen Fixation.- Breeding Approaches.- Physiological Considerations.- Agronomy.- Diseases and Pests.- Chemical Composition and Nutritional Quality.- Processing and Products.- Future Research Needs.- References.- 2. Legumes.- ...