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To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design - Paperback

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by Henry Petroski (Author)How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s - the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of the failures and successes that Henry Petroski, author of the acclaimed...

The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything - Paperback

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by Michio Kaku (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science--the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe--from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity.When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challe...

William Strickland: Architect and Engineer, 1788-1854

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Report copyright infringementby Agnes Addison 1907-1976 Gilchrist (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 ...

Sustainability: What Everyone Needs to Know(r) - Paperback

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by Paul B. Thompson (Author), Patricia E. Norris (Author)While politicians, entrepreneurs, and even school children could tell you that sustainability is an important and nearly universal value, many of them, and many of us, may struggle to define the term, let alone trace its history. What is sustainability? Is it always about the environment? What science do we need to fully grasp what it requires? What does sustainability mean for business? How can governments plan for a sustainable future...

Diagnosis: Solving the Most Baffling Medical Mysteries - Paperback

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by Lisa Sanders (Author)A collection of more than fifty hard-to-crack medical quandaries, featuring the best of The New York Times Magazine's popular Diagnosis column--now a Netflix original series "Lisa Sanders is a paragon of the modern medical detective storyteller."--Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal As a Yale School of Medicine physician, the New York Times bestselling author of Every Patient Tells a Story, and an inspiration and adviser for the hit Fox TV drama House, M.D., Lisa Sand...

Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - Paperback

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by Albert Einstein (Author)An easy to understand collection of the ideas of one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century including the idea he is most known for, the theory of relativity Redesigned inside and out to have a fresh, appealing look, this new edition of a classic Crown Trade Paperback is a collection of Einstein's own popular writings on his work and describes the meaning of his main theories in a way virtually everyone can understand.Front JacketRedesigned inside and o...

The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography - Paperback

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by Simon Singh (Author)In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells th...

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by David Eagleman (Author)From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life. "An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear, engaging and thought-provoking." --Nature Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neu...

New Mexico Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Land of Enchantment - Paperback

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by Nathalie Brandes (Author), Paul Brandes (Photographer)To discover geologic treasures in the Land of Enchantment, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and New Mexico Rocks, a guide to 60 of the state's most compelling geologic sites. More than any other state except Hawaii, New Mexico was shaped by volcanic eruptions, from supervolcano calderas to young basalt flows and cinder cones. Legends of New Mexico's fiery origins are surpassed only by magical twists on its many ...

All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes - Paperback

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by Sue Black (Author)Book of the Year, Saltire Literary Awards A CrimeReads Best True Crime Book of the Month For fans of Caitlin Doughty, Mary Roach, Kathy Reichs, and CSI shows, a renowned forensic scientist on death and mortality. Dame Sue Black is an internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist. She has lived her life eye to eye with the Grim Reaper, and she writes vividly about it in this book, which is part primer on the basics of identifying human remains, part ...

Daily Geography Practice: Grade 6 - Paperback

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by Evan-Moor Corporation (Author)In Daily Geography Practice, Grade 6+, 36 map lessons introduce basic geography skills and over 130 geography terms. What a perfect hands-on approach to geography instruction! The geography skills presented at Grade 6+ include: globes compass roses map legends map grids and coordinates map scales physical country and continent maps projections regional maps road and tourist maps historical and cultural landmark maps population and product maps climate and t...

Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained - Hardcover

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by Jerry Brotton (Author)A superbly illustrated guide to 64 maps from all around the world! From examples of medieval Mappa Mundi and the first atlas to Google Earth and maps of the moon, this captivating maps book is a must-have for all history and geography enthusiasts and explorers! Embark on a visual tour of the world's finest maps! This fascinating world atlas book: - Analyses each map visually, with the help of pull-outs and graphic close-up details - Traces the history of maps chron...

Scientific Facts in the Bible: 100 Reasons to Believe the Bible is Supernatural in Origin - Paperback

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by Ray Comfort (Author)An elderly lady once left $20,000 and "my Bible and all it contains" to her nephew. The young man knew what the Bible contained so he didn't bother to open it. He merely picked it up and put it on a high shelf in his house, and headed for Las Vegas. It wasn't long until all his money was gone. He lived the next 60 years as a pauper, scraping for every meal and barely having the clothes on his back. As he was moving to a convalescent home he reached up to grab that old...

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by Richard P. Feynman (Author), Michelle Feynman (Editor), Brian Cox (Foreword by)A treasure-trove of illuminating and entertaining quotations from beloved physicist Richard P. Feynman "Some people say, 'How can you live without knowing?' I do not know what they mean. I always live without knowing. That is easy. How you get to know is what I want to know."--Richard P. Feynman Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard P. Feynman (1918-88) was that rarest of creatures--a towering scientific genius ...

Plants That Kill: A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth A. Dauncey (Author), Sonny Larsson (Author)A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare. Featuring hundreds of color photos and diagrams throughout, Plants That Kill explains how certain...

The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence - Paperback

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by Carl Sagan (Author)"A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday . . . It's a delight."--The New York Times Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries. "How can I persuade every intelligent person to read this important and eleg...

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paperback

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by Paul Hawken (Editor)- New York Times bestseller - The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world "At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against the widespread perception of doom that humanity cannot and will not solve the climate crisis. Reported by-...

Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science - Paperback

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by Jessica Hernandez (Author)A 2022 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in Science & Technology An Indigenous environmental scientist breaks down why western conservationism isn't working--and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that center the voices of Latin American women and land protectors. Despite the undeniable fact that Indigenous communities are among the most affected by climate devastation, Indigenous science is nowhere to...

Petoskey Stone: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting Michigan's Most Storied Fossil - Paperback

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by Dan R. Lynch (Author)This all-in-one guide helps readers learn how to find, identify, and collect Michigan's Petoskey stone.Author BiographyDan R. Lynch grew up in his parents' rock shop--Agate City, in Two Harbors, Minnesota--on the shores of Lake Superior, where he learned the nuances of rock, mineral, and fossil identification firsthand. He has always enjoyed sharing his knowledge, and after earning his degree in graphic design with emphasis on photography from the University of Minneso...

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by John C. Abbott (Author), Kendra K. Abbott (Author)The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insects This amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos along with keys to families for many of the orders, Insects of North America features a comprehensive introduction that discusses classification and nomenclature, insect diversity, global threa...

Shells of the World: A Natural History - Hardcover

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by M. G. Harasewych (Author)A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world's mollusks Mollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, followed by a directory section, split into classes, that profiles a bro...

A Brief History of Black Holes: And Why Nearly Everything You Know about Them Is Wrong - Paperback

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by Becky Smethurst (Author)In A Brief History of Black Holes, award-winning University of Oxford researcher Dr Becky Smethurst charts five hundred years of scientific breakthroughs in astronomy and astrophysics. Right now, you are orbiting a black hole. The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Sun orbits the centre of the Milky Way: a supermassive black hole, the strangest and most misunderstood phenomenon in the galaxy. In this cosmic tale of discovery, Dr Becky Smethurst takes us from the earliest...

Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers - Paperback

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by David Keil (Author)A full-color illustrated exploration of the body in motion during yoga practice - Examines anatomical patterns and body mechanics in specific asanas, such as forward bends, twists, external hip rotations, arm balances, and back bends, to inspire confidence in students, deepen practice, and prevent injury - Provides detailed images and photos overlaid with anatomical diagrams, allowing you to see clearly what is happening within each asana discussed - Explores how vario...

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by Juan Benito (Author), Roc Oliv? (Author), Luis Chiappe (Foreword by)An illustrated guide to the marvelously diverse bird life of the dinosaur age Birds are today's most diverse tetrapod group, but they have a rich and complex evolutionary history that extends far beyond their modern radiation. Appearing during the Jurassic more than 160 million years ago, they took to the skies and evolved into myriad forms. This comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated field guide covers the staggering di...

Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World - Paperback

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by Marcia Bjornerud (Author)Why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to our planetary survival Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales of our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating. The lifespan of Earth can seem unfathomable compared to the brevity of human existence, but this view of time denies our deep roots in Earth's history--and the magnitude of our effects on the planet. Timefulne...

The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works - Paperback

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by Helen Czerski (Author)All of Earth's oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water, life, and raw materials. In The Blue Machine, physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski illustrates the mechanisms behind this defining feature of our planet, voyaging from the depths of the ocean floor to tropical coral reefs, estuaries that feed into shallow coastal seas, and Arctic ice floes.Through stories of history, culture, and ani...

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts - Hardcover

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by Patrick Syme (Author), Abraham Gottlob Werner (Illustrator)A taxonomic guide to the colors of the natural world, with 13 palettes and 110 color swatches, cherished by artists and scientists for more than 2 centuries "Before Pantone, there was Werner's Nomenclature of Colours"--Architectural Digest This beautiful pocket-size facsimile is a charming artifact from the golden age of natural history and global exploration. In the pre-photographic age, almost all visual details had to be capture...

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species - Hardcover

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by Marianne Taylor (Author), Merlin Tuttle (Photographer)The ultimate illustrated guide to all known bat species Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species explores bats and their fundamental role in our ecosystems through lavish full-color photographs and lively narrative. From the Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox, a megabat with a wingspan of more than five feet, to the aptly named Bumblebee Bat, the world's smallest mammal, the number and diversity of bat species have proven to be both rich ...

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by Jim Magnuson (Author), Carol Wood (Photographer)Learn HOW to hunt agates You've admired agates for their color and beauty--now learn how to find your own. Unlike other books, Agate Hunting Made Easy provides step-by-step instructions to help you turn those once-frustrating agate hunts into successful ones.You'll have an experienced collector, Jim Magnuson, as your guide. He will show you photographs of what rough agates really look like in the field. His tips will help you recognize agate ...

Paleontology: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

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by David Bainbridge (Author)An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today Humans have been stumbling upon the petrified remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and all manner of strange and marvelous creatures. In this richly illustrated book, David Bainbridge recounts how legends like these gradually gave rise to the modern science of paleontology, and how this pioneeri...

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...

Botany for Gardeners, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to the Science of Plants - Paperback

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by Brian Capon (Author)"This should be the cornerstone of every gardener's library." --Jeff Gillman, Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens What happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex plant processes can be found in the bestselling Botany for Gardeners. First published in 1990 with more than 260,000 copies sold, it has become the go-to introduction to botany for students an...