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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Shulgin (Author), Ann Shulgin (Author)Alexander (better known as "Sasha") and Ann Shulgin's foundational work in the genre was the first book to fully impart the how-to chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being studied and used to heal trauma and deal with death. An acronym for "Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved", the book spans autobiography, organic chemistry, politics, ethnobotany, and psychop...

Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea - Hardcover

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by Tracey Williams (Author), In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall, including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed, beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the south west coast. Among the pieces they discovered were octopuses, sea grass, spear guns, life rafts, scuba tanks, cutlasses, flippers and dragons. The...

A Short History of Nearly Everything: 2.0

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Bryson (Author)THE #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER, UPDATED FOR 2025 - A wonder-filled quest to understand everything that has happened in the history of the Earth, from the Big Bang theory to the rise of civilization and beyond--revised to reflect the last two decades of scientific advancement "Brims with strange and amazing facts . . . destined to become a modern classic of science writing."--The New York Times How did we get from being nothing at all to where we...

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal - Paperback

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by Mary Roach (Author)"America's funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn't the stomach digest itself? How much can you ea...

Hallelujah Moments: Tales of Drug Discovery - Hardcover

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by Eugene H. Cordes (Author)The discovery of novel drugs that fill unmet medical needs is important for the health and well-being of people everywhere. However, the general public knows too little about the pathways through which basic research discoveries are translated into products that protect or restore human health. In the second edition of Hallelujah Moments, Eugene H. Cordes reveals the processes and pitfalls on the route from the laboratory bench to the bedside. These are adventure s...

On the Future of Species: Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Adrian Woolfson (Author)A bold and visionary account of how genome writing can help preserve the planet--but may also undermine human nature and disrupt ecosystems. From a scientist at the forefront of synthetic genomics. Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build them. Where smartphones are alive, clothing has opinions and all human knowledge fits into a speck of DNA. A world where disease is a thing of the past and the human lifespan is dramatica...

A Field Guide to Cape Cod: Including Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Eastern Long Island

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick J. Lynch (Author)A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean "A true gift to anyone who loves the Cape."--Provincetown Banner This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern...

The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Brannen (Author)Oneof Vox's Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass extinctions and, in the process, offers us a glimpse...

A Letter to Dabjebrosato: Are You an 'Intelligent Animal' or a 'Created Human Being'? Find the Answer to This Question and You Will Find Love, Peace a

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Report copyright infringementby J. a. Moore (Author)Join a grandfather with his grandchildren as they research an extremely important question that applies to everyone in the world. Are you an 'intelligent animal' or a 'created human being'?First they look at the Theory of Evolution, the Big Bang Theory and the Primordial Soup Theory, asking the questions: Is it mathematically possible? Does it pass the irreducible complexity test? And could the 'spark of life' have happened spontaneously? Th...

The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants: An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies

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Report copyright infringementby Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (Author), Jason Irving (Author)The Gardener's Companion to Medicinal Plants is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, which combines exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it's certain that most of our most important drugs are derived from plants. From willow (used to procure aspirin) to periwinkle (used in chem...

Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Elbroch (Author), Casey McFarland (Author)The most comprehensive reference guide to mammal tracks and sign for North America. This new edition is more visual, with more than 1300 photos and 450 illustrations for easy comparison and identification of similar sign. Each species account includes information on tracks and trails, scat and urine, nests and lodges, as well as sign on the ground, in trees and shrubs, on fungi and on plants. Winner of the 2019 Nat...

Renewing Dialogues in Marxism and Education: Openings

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Report copyright infringementby A. Green (Editor), G. Rikowski (Editor), H. Raduntz (Editor)In the first book in their series on Marxism and Education, Rikowski and Green use Marxist theory to examine the dialectic between race and power in education. The series is aimed at educationalists - teachers, researchers, policy-makers or administrators, as well as activists who consider the Marxist tradition a valuable and important resource.Author BiographyGLENN RIKOWSKI teaches at the University C...

That's Chemistry!: A Resource for Primary School Teachers about Materials and Their Properties

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Report copyright infringementby Jan Rees (Editor)That's Chemistry! is a concise manual of ideas, activities and investigations about the science of materials and their properties for teachers to use with primary age children.Back JacketThat's Chemistry! is a concise manual of ideas, activities and investigations about the science of materials and their properties for teachers to use with primary age children. All experiments in this book have been trialled in schools. It is designed for both ...

Wildlife, War, and God: Insights on Science and Government

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew A. Cronin (Author)Wildlife, War, and God provides a scientist's perspective on science and government. The first six chapters are about government control of science with the Endangered Species Act and wildlife. Examples include sage grouse, polar bears, bison, wolves, and spotted owls; and the scientifically subjective designation of subspecies and populations is explained in detail. The selective use of science by the government regarding caribou and ...

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Report copyright infringementby John Howard (F C. S. ). (Author)"Practical Chemistry" by John Howard (F.C.S.) is a comprehensive guide to understanding and performing chemistry experiments. Designed for both students and educators, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to fundamental chemical principles. Through a series of well-explained experiments, readers will gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of chemical reactions, compounds, and processes. From basic lab...

Science Environment Health: Towards a Renewed Pedagogy for Science Education

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Report copyright infringementby Albert Zeyer (Editor), Regula Kyburz-Graber (Editor)Though health issues are recognized as part of the science curricula, health educational contexts are generally not included in science education. This book explores the issue and suggests ways that health and environmental education can be combined.Back JacketHealth and the environment are important learning areas in science education and their significance is growing. Not only do they have high social releva...

Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education: Expansivising Affordances for Diverse Science Learners

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Report copyright infringementby Shirley R. Steinberg (Other), Jennifer D. Adams (Author)Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education chronicles Jennifer D. Adams' teaching and research journey in informal science education. While the primary focus of the book is research on teacher learning and identity in informal science education, it contains bursts of reflections of Adams' navigation of learning spaces from childhood visits to the museum, class trips as a high school teacher, designing...

Homeschool Chemistry: Comprehensive Content

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Report copyright infringementby Sterling Education (Author)Thousands of students use Sterling to achieve academic success!Comprehensive study guide for homeschool students to master chemistry content. This book provides thorough coverage of high school level chemistry, teaching the foundational theories and concepts necessary to master the core content. The material is clearly presented and systematically organized for learning important principles and relationships, providing comprehensive p...

Chemistry of Higher Heterocyclic Compounds

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Report copyright infringementby Mahima Srivastava (Author)Unique Features of the Book: Detailed theory with illustrations Modern approach towards the subject Large number of graded illustrative examples Simple language and easily reproducible diagrams Easy understanding of principles with real-life applications For more details, please visit https: //centralwestpublishing.com Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 3...

Hazardous Waste: Confronting the Challenge

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Harris (Author), William L. Want (Author), Morris A. Ward (Author)This is an analysis of the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, the successor to the 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and, perhaps, the most important environmental law of the past decade and a half. This highly readable, policy-oriented manual interprets and explains the Amendments, as well as their intended and unintended side effects. It shows how the new l...

Dialogic Collaborative Action Research in Science Education: Collaborative Conversations for Improving Science Teaching and Learning

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Report copyright infringementby Allan Feldman (Author), Jawaher Alsultan (Author), Katie Laux (Author)This engaging and practical book offers science teacher educators and K-12 science teachers alike the tools to engage in a dialogic mode of collaborative action research (D-CAR), a collaborative mode of action research focused on teachers' experiences with students, reflection upon these experiences, and peer learning.Author BiographyAllan Feldman is Emeritus Professor of Science Education in...

The Big Ideas in Physics and How to Teach Them: Teaching Physics 11-18

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Rogers (Author)The Big Ideas in Physics and How to Teach Them provides all of the knowledge and skills you need to teach physics effectively at secondary level. Each chapter provides the historical narrative behind a Big Idea, explaining its significance, the key figures behind it, and its place in scientific history. Accompanied by detailed ready-to-use lesson plans and classroom activities, the book expertly fuses the 'what to teach' and the 'how to teach...

The Intelligence of Louis Agassiz: A Specimen Book of Scientific Writings; Selected, with an Introduction and Notes by Guy Davenport

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Report copyright infringementby Louis Agassiz (Author), Guy Davenport (Editor)Selected writings of the remarkable teacher, lecturer, and scientist, Louis Agassiz, whose enthusiasm for natural history is communicated with vitality and precision. The editor's introduction and notes at the beginning of each chapter provide a cogent analysis of the contributions of the scientist-writer.Author Biographyassiz /f Louis enport /f Guy /r ed. Number of Pages: 250 Dimensions: 0...

Technological Advances in Improved and Alternative Sources of Lipids

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Report copyright infringementby Kamel (Author), B. S. Kamel (Editor)1 Present and future outlook of the world fats and oil supplies.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Composition of oils and fats.- 1.3 Availability of oils and fats.- 1.4 Applications of oils and fats.- 1.5 Newer developments within oils and fats.- 1.6 Global trends in production, consumption and trade of fats and oils.- 1.7 Pricing policies.- 1.8 Other developments.- 1.9 World demand and supply situation.- 1.10 Concluding remarks.- Ref...

Management of Hazardous Agents: Volume 2: Social, Political, and Policy Aspects

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Report copyright infringementby Duane G. Levine (Author)This book, along with its companion volume, discusses the research needs, institutional modifications, and legislative changes that must be addressed to deal more effectively with the risks of hazardous materials. Prominent among the research needs is the necessity to assess the health effects of low-level exposure to toxicants. For none of these agents (lead, mercury, radiation, PCDDs, dioxins, PCBs, pesticides) is the existing toxicolo...

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Report copyright infringementby John Charles Duncan (Author)"Astronomy: A Text Book" is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the science of the heavens, designed to guide students through the complexities of the universe. Written by John Charles Duncan, this work serves as a foundational resource for understanding the principles of celestial mechanics, the physical nature of the planets, and the vast scale of the cosmos. The text provides a detailed examination of the solar syste...

The Freedom of Science in the Modern States

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Report copyright infringementby Rudolf Virchow (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 important...

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Report copyright infringementby Olaf Stapledon (Author)Star Maker is a science fiction novel by Olaf Stapledon, published in 1937. Star Maker tackles philosophical themes such as the essence of life, of birth, decay and death, and the relationship between creation and creator. A pervading theme is that of progressive unity within and between different civilizations. Some of the elements and themes in Star Maker prefigure later fiction concerning genetic engineering and alien life forms. Arthu...

A Home Baker's Guide to Food Science: Discover Why Baking Works

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Report copyright infringementby Nicolette Van Niekerk (Author)This book is a practical guide to understanding the fundamentals of baking through food science rather than fixed formulas. Intended for both beginners and experienced bakers, it serves as a reference you can return to again and again. Instead of traditional recipes, the focus is on explaining how ingredients, techniques, and processes work together, giving you the knowledge needed to bake with confidence, adaptability, and consist...

Exploring physics with computer animation and PhysGL

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Report copyright infringementby T. J. Bensky (Author)This book shows how the web-based PhysGL programming environment (http: //physgl.org) can be used to teach and learn elementary mechanics (physics) using simple coding exercises. The book's theme is that the lessons encountered in such a course can be used to generate physics-based animations, providing students with compelling and self-made visuals to aid their learning. Topics presented are parallel to those found in a traditional physics...

Security Protocols and Threat Models: Security and Privacy Via the Applied &

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Report copyright infringementby Reynaldo Gil-Pons (Author), Ross Horne (Author), Sjouke Mauw (Author)Back JacketProtocols connect the many devices used in our personal and professional lives. Hence we require assurances that they are secure in the face of threats. Security is too important to leave to intuition and experience alone. We need methodologies to precisely determine our security goals. A security property is one that holds despite the best efforts of an attacker, as captured by a t...

Modeling and Simulation of Everyday Things

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Roth (Author)With Python, C++, FORTRAN, and a friendly conversational tone peppered with attempted humor, Modeling and Simulation of Everyday Things takes us on a journey through constructing models and simulations of systems and processes in everyday life and beyond. Readers can access an example-packed online repository of programs in each of the three languages, including seldom covered work in generalized geometries and 3D.This second edition is a w...