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The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do about Them) - Paperback

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by Lucy Jones (Author)By the world-renowned seismologist, a riveting history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture, and new ways of thinking about the ones to come Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes--they stem from the same forces that give our planet life. Earthquakes give us natural springs; volcanoes produce fertile soil. It is only when these forces exceed our ability to withstand them that they become disasters. Together they have shaped our cities and their...

Assessing Low-Carbon Development in Nigeria: An Analysis of Four Sectors

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Report copyright infringementby Raffaello Cervigni (Editor), Irina Dvorak (Editor), John Allen Rogers (Editor)"The Federal Government of Nigeria has adopted an ambitious strategy to make Nigeria the world's 20th largest economy by 2020. Sustaining such a pace of growth will entail rapid expansion of activity in key carbon-emitting sectors of the economy. In the absence of policies to accompany economic growth with a reduced carbon footprint, emission of greenhouse gases would more than double...

Blue Skies, Blue Seas: Air Pollution, Marine Plastics, and Coastal Erosion in the Middle East and North Africa

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Heger (Author), Lukas Vashold (Author), Anabella Palacios (Author)While economic and social indicators in many Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have improved over the past three decades, the region's blue natural assets--clean air, healthy seas, and coastlines--have degraded virtually everywhere. Air pollution levels in the region's cities are among the highest in the world. Per capita marine plastic pollution is among the highest in the wor...

The Stability of Matter in Quantum Mechanics - Hardcover

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by Elliott H. Lieb (Author), Robert Seiringer (Author)Research into the stability of matter has been one of the most successful chapters in mathematical physics, and is a prime example of how modern mathematics can be applied to problems in physics. A unique account of the subject, this book provides a complete, self-contained description of research on the stability of matter problem. It introduces the necessary quantum mechanics to mathematicians, and aspects of functional analysis to physi...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Parry (Author)The life of Nikola Tesla has been told so often, and so selectively, that the man himself has nearly vanished beneath the stories. He is remembered as visionary and victim, genius and ghost, prophet and cautionary tale, depending on who is speaking and why. This book strips away those simplifications and returns Tesla to history as a working engineer navigating a rapidly industrializing world. It follows his life from childhood through triu...

Listen to the Music: The Life of Hilary Koprowski

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Report copyright infringementby Roger Vaughan (Author)Dr. Hilary Koprowski is the pioneer of live polio vaccine, the first to advance the diagnostic and therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies, and the developer of the "gold standard" rabies vaccine. This biography chronicles his distinguished career and life's work in field of microbiology. Number of Pages: 295 Dimensions: 0.67 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: September 28, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Symanski (Author)Taking sharp aim at complacent geography scholars, this irreverent book turns the world of academic geography upside down. The author, a foremost figure in the field, joins forces with his alter ego, the incorrigible Korski, to draw fire from his own personal and professional experience. No one knows better than they the stuffy censorship and skewed logic: that inform the geography establishment and stifle the valiant geographer--and th...

Leonardo Da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science

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Report copyright infringementby Henry S. Gillette (Author)Explore the brilliant mind of a true Renaissance man in "Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science" by Henry Sampson Gillette. This meticulously researched work delves into the scientific and engineering achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, showcasing his profound impact on Italian history and the broader world. More than just an artist, Leonardo was a visionary inventor and a keen observer of the natural world. Journey through his ground...

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Report copyright infringementby Rowlands Peter (Author) Unique among celebrated scientists, Newton was equally gifted at theoretical physics, experimental physics and pure mathematics. He was also exceptional in another, less well-recognised sense. No one has come near to equalling his extraordinary analytical power.Analytically-derived truths are controversial because such truths can only be established by extended experimental verification or by their success in generating further truths by...

The Life of the Clinician: The Autobiography of Michael Lepore

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Lepore (Author)Michael Lepore (1910-2000) was a pioneer in the field of gastroenterology. He was a member of one of the first graduating classes of the University of Rochester Medical School, and went on to a distinguished career at Columbia University, New York University, and St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York. This autobiography tells of his experiences as an Italian-American who overcame prejudices to become the personal physician...

The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas R. Cech (Author)For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA--long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA--sits at the center of biology's greatest mysteries: How did life begin? What makes...

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Report copyright infringementby Weng Cho Chew (Author)Lectures on Electromagnetic Field Theory: A Comprehensive Overview is for entry-level graduate students in electrical and computer engineering who want to have a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic theory and its practical applications. This textbook covers topics from classical to quantum electromagnetics, as well as topics over a wide-frequency range, which can be applied from statics to extreme ultraviolet. The emphasis is on...

Thomas Henry Huxley: The Evolution of a Scientist

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Report copyright infringementby Sherrie L. Lyons (Author)English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-95) was the foremost advocate of Darwin's theory of evolution, which he was "prepared to go to the stake" to defend. The controversies surrounding Darwin in the Victorian age became a vehicle for Huxley to gain power in intellectual, institutional, and political arenas.Yet in this investigation of Huxley's motivations in science, Sherrie L. Lyons uncovers Huxley's skepticism of two basic tenet...

The Madness Pill: One Doctor's Quest to Understand Schizophrenia

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Report copyright infringementby Justin Garson (Author)A rollicking history of the life and work of an unheralded genius: Dr. Solomon Snyder, whose experiments with mind-altering drugs helped change the way we think about the causes and treatments of schizophrenia.In the 1950s, the field of psychiatry had nothing to show for itself. While polio was being cured, antibiotics were being discovered, and cancer research was developing, the mental health world had no wins. Asylums were full and nobo...

Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice - Paperback

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by Tracy Ward (Author)Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control. DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalize your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way. Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time...

Why Stuff Falls Down: The Story of Science and Gravity From Aristotle to Einstein Told in Plain English

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Kemp (Author)Why Stuff Falls Down is the story of how we have understood gravity, from the time of the ancient Greeks right up to the current efforts to unify Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics.It's also the story of science. How did science grow to be the way it is today? What's the difference between a fact, a wild idea, and a scientific theory? And what's this scientific method they talk about?This book is written in plain English, with a mini...

America's Curious Botanist: A Tercentennial Reappraisal of John Bartram (1699-1777), Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 249)

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy Hoffman (Editor), John Van Horne (Editor)The Academy of Natural Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the John Bartram Association, the Library Company of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, & the Philadelphia Botanical Club sponsored a three-day symposium in May 1999 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of John Bartram's birth. This collection of essays arises from that symposium. All of the essays contribute to the telling ...

Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Hutchinson (Author), Malcolm Gladwell (Foreword by)THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Foreword by Malcolm GladwellLimits are an illusion: discover the revolutionary account of the science and psychology of endurance, revealing the secrets of reaching the hidden extra potential within us all."A voyage to the outer reaches of human capacity." --David Epstein, author of Range"Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits." --Adam Grant The capacit...

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Report copyright infringementby C. Kenneth Waters (Editor), Albert Van Helden (Editor)A member of the distinguished British Huxley family, Julian Huxley (1887-1975) was a man of many talents and enormous energy. At the beginning of his career, he founded the biology department at Rice Institute, where he taught for three years before going on to achieve eminence as a biologist, statesman, and intellectual. While this volume concentrates on Huxley's contributions to field and laboratory biolog...

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Report copyright infringementby P. W. Bridgman (Author)Reflections Of A Physicist is a collection of essays and lectures written by P. W. Bridgman, a renowned physicist and Nobel laureate. The book offers a fascinating insight into the world of physics, covering a wide range of topics from the fundamental principles of physics to the latest discoveries and innovations in the field.Bridgman's writing style is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all levels of exp...

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Fermi (Author), Gilberto Joint Author Bernardini (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, ...

Epigenetics: The Death of the Genetic Theory of Disease Transmission - Paperback

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by Joel D. Wallach D. V. M. (Author), Ma Lan M. D. (Author), Gerhard N. Schrauzer Ph. D. (Author)"Documents the research, findings, and implications of the field of epigenetics in terms of the understanding of how nutrients influence health and disease"--Provided by publisher.Author BiographyDr Wallach was born and raised in Missouri, attended the University of Missouri, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Science of Agriculture. Dr. Wallach 's research has resulted in the publication of...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles H. (Charles Hazeli Sternberg (Author), Henry Fairfield Osborn (Author)Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of paleontology with "The Life of a Fossil Hunter," the captivating autobiography of Charles H. Sternberg. Delve into the history of fossil collection and preservation in the United States as Sternberg recounts his remarkable life dedicated to the pursuit of natural history. This timeless account offers a unique perspective on the scie...

Mind-Blowing Facts for the Ever-Curious: More Than Just Trivia. True Stories for Curious Adults Who Want the Full Story

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Report copyright infringementby Gloria Ann Lembo (Author)Mind-Blowing Facts for the Ever-Curious is not your typical trivia collection. It's a guided journey into the astonishing, the weird, and the utterly unbelievable truths that make our world endlessly fascinating. Whether you're intrigued by animals with superpowers, strange coincidences, history's oddest moments, or everyday objects with secret backstories, this book offers a treasure trove of interesting facts that will surprise, delig...

Bird Feathers & Eggs of the Midwest: Identify 40 Species of Common Backyard Birds

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify bird eggs, feathers, and nests with this pocket-size booklet, organized by feather size for convenience of use.Whether you're a tracker who studies animal signs, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and its curiosities, keep this handy guide close at hand. Written by award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by birds' typica...

Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age - Paperback

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by Annalee Newitz (Author)In Four Lost Cities, acclaimed science journalist Annalee Newitz takes readers on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life. Investigating across the centuries and around the world, Newitz explores the rise and fall of four ancient cities, each the center of a sophisticated civilization: the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Central Turkey, the Roman vacation town of Pompeii on Italy's southern coast, the medieval megacity of Angkor...

Greek and Etruscan Jewelry, a Picture Book: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Report copyright infringementby Christine Alexander (Author), Metropolitan Museum of Art (Author)Greek and Etruscan Jewelry: A Picture Book is a comprehensive guide to the jewelry of ancient Greece and Etruria, as displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book is authored by Christine Alexander, an expert in the field of ancient jewelry, and features stunning photographs of the jewelry pieces, along with detailed descriptions of their historical and cultural significance. The book cove...

Ephemeral Coast: Visualizing Coastal Climate Change (Color)

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Report copyright infringementby Celina Jeffery (Editor)Ephemeral Coast - Visualizing Coastal Climate Change considers the ways that art can offer a means through which to discover, analyze, re-imagine and re-frame emotive discourses about the ecological and cultural transformations of the coastline. This edited anthology takes ephemerality as its central conceptual and methodological framework and presents a series of essays that create interconnections between environmental and social consid...

The California Naturalist Handbook, Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Greg De Nevers (Author), Deborah Edelman (Author), Adina Merenlender (Author)The go-to guide to California's natural history, now updated with fresh insights on stewardship for a changing climate and diverse naturalist perspectives.The California Naturalist Handbook offers a fun, science-based introduction to California's natural history, emphasizing observation, discovery, communication, and stewardship. This accessible guidebook explores geology, native plant...

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Report copyright infringementby Yolla Niclas (Author), Marion Downer (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 th...

Geelong's Changing Landscape: Ecology, Development and Conservation

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Report copyright infringementby David S. Jones (Editor), Phillip B. Roös (Editor)Geelong's Changing Landscape offers an insightful investigation of the ecological history of the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula region. Commencing with the penetrating perspectives of Wadawurrung Elders, chapters explore colonization and post-World War II industrial development through to the present challenges surrounding the ongoing urbanization of this region.Expert contributors provide thoughtful analysis of...

The Representation of Science and Scientists on Postage Stamps: A science communication study

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher B. Yardley (Author)The Representation of Science and Scientists on Postage Stamps examines how the postal authorities of the world have developed unique techniques to portray science and scientists in order to convey a message behind the stamp issue. It is a multi-disciplinary examination that investigates visual representation, semiotics, science, science history and politics, amongst other issues. The author introduces and describes a technique fo...