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by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner (Author), Spencer Hawkins (Translator)Examines widespread myths about transhumanism and explores the most pressing ethical issues in the debate over technologically assisted human enhancement.Author Biography Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is Associate Professor of Philosophy at John Cabot University in Rome, Director and Cofounder of the Beyond Humanism Network, Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Research Fellow at the Ewha Institute for the Humanit...

Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War - Paperback

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by Mary Roach (Author) Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier's most challenging adversaries--panic, exhaustion, heat, noise--and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine Corps Paintball Team as part of a study on hearing loss and survivability in combat. She visits the fashion design studio of U.S. Army Natick Labs and learns why a zipper is a problem for a sniper. She visits a repurposed movie studio where ampu...

On Expertise: Cultivating Character, Goodwill, and Practical Wisdom - Paperback

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by Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher (Author)A rhetorical account of expertise and expert status that is informed by research in allied fields, including Science, Technology, and Society studies, psychology, education, and philosophy.Author Biography Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher is Canada Research Chair in Science, Health, and Technology Communication in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo. She is the author of Science Communication Online: Engaging Experts and ...

Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life

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Report copyright infringementby Tara Lohan (Author)Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we've dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities that depend on them. In doing so, it offers a pa...

Atomic Geography: A Personal History of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation

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Report copyright infringementby Melvin R. Adams (Author)"I have spent a career sifting through the rubble, the abandoned documents, the factories and tools, with the thought of saving what remains of water, land, and animals. But water, wind, and root have their way."--Melvin R. AdamsPerhaps the first environmental engineer at Hanford, Adams spent twenty-four years on its 586 square miles. His thoughtful vignettes recall challenges and sites he worked on or found personally intriguing, like t...

Physics as Natural Philosophy: A Philosophical Tour of Contemporary Physics - Paperback

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by Michael O'Keeffe (Author)The book offers an entry-level introduction to the more important points of intersection of Physics and Philosophy. Until the second half of the twentieth century, physics and philosophy enjoyed a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship. The leading theorists of the period - such as Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr, Pauli, and Schrodinger - had a keen interest in philosophy, with some (for example, Max Born) viewing the two areas as coextensive. The latter part o...

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Report copyright infringementby Josh Richards (Author)Comedian, astronaut candidate and general troublemaker Josh Richards knows his days on Earth are numbered: short-listed from over 200,000 applicants for the first human mission to Mars, and launching without any hope of ever returning, it's increasingly likely he'll die on the red planet. So if YOU were leaving Earth in 10 years time, what would you do before you left? Number of Pages: 222 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8....

Who Turned Out the Lights?: Your Guided Tour to the Energy Crisis

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Bittle (Author), Jean Johnson (Author)Who Turned Out the Lights? is an entertaining and nonpartisan guide to the current U.S. energy crisis from Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson, coauthors of the breakout bestseller Where Does the Money Go? At once light-hearted and fun--like Jon Stewart's America: The Book and Stephen Colbert's I am America (and So Can You!)--and deadly serious, Who Turned Out the Lights? helps readers understand what's really at stake in t...

Politics and Resistance of Coal in Australia and India: Climate Justice Activism in the Global North and South

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Report copyright infringementby Ruchira Talukdar (Author)Based on ethnographic and historic research in Australia and India, this book compares the politics and resistance to coal in the two countries, particularly focusing on the time period between 2009 and 2018, and the case of the Carmichael coalmine in Queensland and the Mahan coalmine in central India.Author BiographyRuchira Talukdar has worked in environment movement in India and Australia, in Greenpeace, Australian Conservation Founda...

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Report copyright infringementby Nath Saheli (Author)The book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the global air pollution crisis, focusing particularly on the complex interplay between economic development, environmental justice, and human rights. The Privilege of Blue Skies moves from examining the historical shift of polluting industries from developed to developing nations, through the transformation of consumption patterns, to potential solutions including technological innovat...

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Report copyright infringementby Adam McLean (Translator), Anonymus (Author)This is a translation of a printed version of the famous Donum Dei alchemical manuscript. This was printed in the Aureum Vellus of 1604 and included engraved version of the drawings in the manuscript.Translated by Adam McLean from the German. Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2023

Natural Beekeeping with the Warre Hive - Paperback

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by David Heaf (Author) Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 29, 2013

Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles - Paperback

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by Robert Spitzer (Author) This is currently the only volume that comprehensively presents the scientific evidence in support of Jesus, the Eucharist, and Mary. Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., closely examines the scientific evidence for: The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus from the Shroud of Turin The Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist from three recent scientifically investigated Eucharistic miracles The supernatural dimensions of the apparitions of Mary manifest in the Tilma...

Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller

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Report copyright infringementby Miriam Horn (Author)In this riveting portrait of George B. Schaller, the world's leading field biologist, Miriam Horn captures the seventy years he spent living among wild animals in the world's remotest regions, forever altering how we see--and save--the natural world In 1959, though just twenty-six years old and a graduate student, George B. Schaller shrugged off warnings of mortal danger and set off for the Belgian Congo to do what no other scientist had dar...

Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

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Report copyright infringementby Alexandra Horowitz (Author)The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.Author BiographyAlexandra Horowitz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know; On Looking: A Walker's Guide to the Art of Observat...

Moon Landing: Learn About the Origins of the Spacecraft (An Impartial Investigation Into the Apollo Moon Landings)

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Report copyright infringementby Wilkinson (Author)Given america's inability to even put a man in orbit yet, this seemed like an overly ambitious goal, and it isn't even clear that kennedy himself believed it possible; after all, he was reluctant to meet nasa administrator james e. Webb's initial funding requests.This book examines the origins behind the missions, the space probes involved, and the historic results. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn ab...

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)This landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal! DK's Animal features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world's most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates, written by 70 natural history specialists. Each animal species comes with a description, photo, distribution map, and statistics, including its...

The Transcendent Brain: Spirituality in the Age of Science - Paperback

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by Alan Lightman (Author)From the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality? "Lightman...belongs to a noble tradition of science writers, including Oliver Sacks and Lewis Thomas, who can poke endlessly into a subject and...stir up fresh embers of wonder." --The Wall Street Journal Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connecti...

Chasing Wildlife Secrets: A Biologist's Journey

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Report copyright infringementby Scott McCorquodale (Author) Number of Pages: 280 Publication Date: April 30, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanation...

Body Weather: Notes on Chronic Illness in the Anthropocene

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Report copyright infringementby Lorraine Boissoneault (Author)"This book doesn't offer easy answers, but it offers something better--a way of seeing our shared vulnerability as the starting point for understanding what's breaking and what still might be saved." --Esmé Weijun Wang, author of The Collected Schizophrenias Winner of the 2024 J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award Science writer Lorraine Boissoneault has been in pain for most of her adult life. Unable to control or...

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...

Spirits Dancing: The Night Sky, Indigenous Knowledge, and Living Connections to the Cosmos - Paperback

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by Travis Novitsky (Author), Annette S. Lee (Author)An exploration of human connection to the aurora, the Milky Way, and the wonder of the universe above us, with gorgeous photographs by a master photographer. For millennia, humans have marveled at the night sky: the wonder of the aurora, the glory of the Milky Way, and the peace that comes with stargazing. In this remarkable book, Travis Novitsky's photographs portray these marvels, while astrophysicist Annette S. Lee discusses how Western...

Sekret Machines: Gods: Volume 1 of Gods Man & War - Paperback

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by Tom Delonge (Author), Peter Levenda (With)An exceptional examination that "plays the role of an intellectual Indiana Jones, expertly guiding readers through crumbling, vine-laden Mayan temples; the stunning iconography of ancient Egypt and the esoteric creation myths of antediluvian India, Africa and China." Written by Open Mind's 2017 UFO Researcher of the Year and critically acclaimed producer Tom DeLonge, with renowned researcher Peter Levenda. Sekret Machines: GODS will take you on a...

Natural Beekeeping with the Warre Hive - Hardcover

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by David Heaf (Author) Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 23, 2020

Galileo's Fame: Science, Credibility, and Memory in the Seventeenth Century

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Report copyright infringementby Anna-Luna Post (Author)From the beginning of Galileo's career, well before the publication of the Sidereus Nuncius, his contemporaries took pains to shape his reputation and fame. They were fully aware that their efforts would shape the course of his career; they also knew that they would profit from helping him. With this book, Anna-Luna Post offers a welcome new perspective on the volatile dynamic between early modern fame and science in Italy, shifting the f...

Metal Ions and Complexes in Solution - Hardcover

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by Toshio Yamaguchi (Editor), Ingmar Persson (Editor)Based on a translated Japanese title published in 2012, this book provides fundamental aspects of experimental and computational methods, the properties and structure of solvents, ion solvation and equilibria and reactions of metal complexes in solution. It includes state-of-the-art details on metal complexes in newly developing sustainable liquids and applications in real life. Appealing to researchers working in coordination chemistry, i...

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Report copyright infringementby Dexter Patterson (Author)From the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. An emphasis on best practices and habitat s...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman S. Clerman (Author), Walter Spector (Author)Fortran is one of the oldest high-level languages and remains the premier language for writing code for science and engineering applications. Modern Fortran: Style and Usage is a book for anyone who uses Fortran, from the novice learner to the advanced expert. It describes best practices for programmers, scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and researchers who want to apply good style and incorporate rig...

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...

Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation - Hardcover

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by Robyn Arianrhod (Author)A celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions--sparking both controversy and discovery. The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. If you ever took a physics course, the word "vector" might remind you of the mathematics needed to determine forces on an amusement park ride, a turbine, or a projectile. You might also remember that a vector is a quantity that has magnitude and (this is th...

Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Wasik (Author), Monica Murphy (Author)From Greek myths to zombie flicks, from the laboratory heroics of Louis Pasteur to the contemporary search for a lifesaving treatment, Rabid is a fresh and often wildly entertaining look at one of humankind's oldest and most fearsome foes. The most fatal virus known to science, rabies--a disease that spreads avidly from animals to humans--kills nearly one hundred percent of its victims once the infection takes root in ...