Science

25001 books

$18.99

by Patrik Svensson (Author)Part H Is for Hawk, part The Soul of an Octopus, The Book of Eels is both a meditation on the world's most elusive fish--the eel--and a reflection on the human conditionRemarkably little is known about the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. So little, in fact, that scientists and philosophers have, for centuries, been obsessed with what has become known as the "eel question" Where do eels come from? What are they? Are they fish or some other kind of creature altogethe...

Climate Dragon: Treachery, Pestilence & Weirding Weather - Paperback

$23.71

by S. W. Lawrence (Author)Climate fiction without apocalypse, set in and around Washington, D.C. Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper, dealing with issues of mild dyslexia and awkwardness with public speaking, wants to stave off climate weirding by re-engineering the North American electric grids. His pregnant partner Abbey London, sassy but irresistible, starts her practice as an infectious disease specialist, concerned with encroaching tropical diseases. Together they operate her ...

Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water - Paperback

$28.00

by Peter Annin (Author)In 2000, a transformative climate-driven "megadrought" swept over the Colorado River watershed. By the early 2020s, levels on the river's two largest reservoirs were hitting record lows and threatening the water supply for forty million people. Outside the West, water stocks are stressed even in states with bountiful rainfall such as Florida. From coast to coast, conventional measures to sustain the most fundamental natural resource on earth--drinking water--are coming ...

The Sentient Cell: The Cellular Foundations of Consciousness - Hardcover

$90.63

by Arthur S. Reber (Author), Frantisek Baluska (Author), William Miller (Author)All species, extant and extinct, from the simplest unicellular prokaryotes to humans, have an existential consciousness. Without sentience, the first cells that emerged some 4 billion years ago would have been evolutionary dead-ends, unable to survive in the chaotic, dangerous environment in which life first appeared and evolved. In this book, Arthur Reber's theory, the Cellular Basis of Consciousness (CBC), is ou...

Cortical Evolution in Primates: What Primates Are, What Primates Were, and Why the Cortex Changed - Hardcover

$117.99

by Steven P. Wise (Author)Cortical Evolution in Primates provides a stand-alone resource for neuroscience graduate students and established neuroscientists who have an interest in cortical evolution and primates. Discussions of both cortical evolution and primates often rely on terms and concepts unfamiliar to many neuroscientists, but such readers will have no need to look elsewhere to understand the text or figures in this book. As well as reviewing the pertinent terminology and taxonomy, W...

Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species

$34.95

Report copyright infringementby 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...

$42.59

by Arnold Mindell (Author)Arnold Mindell is the founder of a new school of therapy called Process-Oriented Psychology, and is known throughout the world for his innovative synthesis of dreams, bodywork, Jungian therapy, group process, consciousness studies, shamanism, quantum physics, and small and large group conflict resolution. Quantum Mind is his radically ground breaking exploration of principles found in psychology, math, quantum physics, and shamanism. This comprehensive work ventures ...

$20.00

Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Skloot (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "The story of modern medicine and bioethics--and, indeed, race relations--is refracted beautifully, and movingly."--Entertainment Weekly NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO(R) STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE - ONE OF THE "MOST INFLUENTIAL" (CNN), "DEFINING" (LITHUB), AND "BEST" (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE - ONE OF ESSENCE'S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS - WINNER...

$23.99

Report copyright infringementby Larry Gonick (Author), Craig Criddle (Author)If you have ever suspected that "heavy water" is the title of a bootleg Pink Floyd album, believed that surface tension is an anxiety disorder, or imagined that a noble gas is the result of a heavy meal at Buckingham Palace, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry to set you on the road to chemical literacy!The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry, a collaboration between preeminent scientist Professor Craig Criddle of St...

How to Read a Chicken's Mind: Understand How Chickens Learn, Perceive People, Express Emotions, and Pass Down Knowledge - Paperback

$18.99

by Melissa Caughey (Author)A bestselling author and expert on chicken behavior leads readers into the surprisingly complex inner workings of a chicken's brain. Backyard chicken keeper Melissa Caughey shares her years of experience and research about our feathered friends with this entertaining and informative exploration of what chickens think and feel. From chick days to the golden stage of "henopause," Caughey offers insights into the range of feelings that chickens can express, their une...

Mitchell's Primary Geography: An Easy Introduction to the Study of Geography: Designed for the Instruction of Children in Schools and Families

$27.29

Report copyright infringementby Samuel Augustus Mitchell (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservati...

Some Developments in Research in Science and Mathematics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Access, Relevance, Learning, Curriculum Research

$99.79

Report copyright infringementby Lorna Holtman (Editor), Cyril Julie (Editor), David Mtetwa (Editor)Much attention in late-developing countries is given to providing access to studies which allow school leavers to enter science and technology-related careers. These programmes are driven by the belief that graduates will then substantially contribute to the developmental needs of their countries. But is providing access to institutions enough? Students in developing countries often come from sc...

$44.57

Report copyright infringementby Walter Sheldon Tower (Author), Rollin D. Salisbury (Author), Harlan Harland Barrows (Author)"The Elements of Geography," first published in 1912, offers a comprehensive overview of geographic principles suitable for students and general readers alike. Written by Walter Sheldon Tower, Rollin D. Salisbury, and Harlan Harland Barrows, this foundational text explores both physical and human aspects of geography, providing a structured approach to understanding the ...

Teaching Stem to First Generation College Students: A Guidebook for Faculty & Future Faculty

$73.44

Report copyright infringementby Gail Horowitz (Author)Do you ever feel like more and more of your students come to your classroom not knowing how to study or what to do in order to be successful in your class? Some students come to college knowing the ropes, knowing what it takes to be successful as STEM students. But many do not. Research shows that students who are the first-generation in their family to attend or complete college are likely to arrive at your classroom not knowing what it t...

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability: Volume 6

$111.76

Report copyright infringementby Baojie He (Guest Editor), Ayyoob Sharifi (Guest Editor), Chi Feng (Guest Editor)This volume of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability covers topics on green finance and investment, collaboration building and public engagement, and industry governance towards carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability. First, it presents issues related to embodied carbon in the international trade, impacts of the green finance system on carbon emissions, the imp...

Explaining the Weather: Student Exercises and Teacher Guide for Grade Ten Academic Science

$21.60

Report copyright infringementby Mike Lattner (Author), Jim Ross (Author)So you want to predict the weather? We can do that!We are all visual learners. So, just like all of the IntuitivScience books, you will start by learning to use simple, intuitive diagrams to represent three basic theories. You are probably already familiar with the particle theory of matter. From there, you will learn to use the concept of an air parcel, to predict and explain the behaviour of air. Finally, you will build...

The Impact of Social and Ecological Factors on Coupled Human-Environment Systems

$123.86

Report copyright infringementby Ying Wang (Guest Editor), Weiwen Wang (Guest Editor), Bin Yang (Guest Editor)The relationship between human beings and the ecological environment poses a significant global challenge for the present and the future. As human-environment interactions become more complex, it is essential to measure and understand the spatiotemporal dynamics of coupled human-environment systems and how they are influenced by social and ecological factors. This book offers twenty or...

In Search of More Solutions: More Ideas for Problem Solving Activities

$42.84

Report copyright infringementby Janet Taylor (Editor)This book provides students with opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills and teachers with ideas for assignments and investigations.Author BiographyJanet Taylor was an RSC Teacher Fellow 1992-93. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.44 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: January 01, 1995

Crystal Models On the Type of an Ordinary Plait - Paperback

$40.48

Report copyright infringementby John Gorham (Author), John Sharp (Editor)Plaiting and braiding have a long history. They encompass decorating hair, weaving and basket-making as well as making knots. So it is surprising that John Gorham seems to have been the first person to have looked at the subject systematically. The main part of this book is a reprint of his 1888 work on plaiting crystal models has been an inspiration to many others working in this field, notably Robert Pargeter and Jean ...

$22.93

Report copyright infringementby Darlene Louf (Author)This story based on real-life events was written to help families explain the diagnosis of cancer to their children or grandchildren. I am hoping that this book will make things easier for children to understand and cope with a diagnosis of cancer in the family. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 14, 2017

We Are We: Indigenizing the Truth and Reconciliation Process: Climate Crisis Resolution Through Indigenous Law

$71.98

Report copyright infringementby Wanmbli Chante Winan (Author)As we sit on the brink of extinction due to our creation of the climate crisis, We Are We serves as an instruction manual on how all of us can reconcile with our Mother Earth and save the future for our children. Wanmbli Chante Winan provides insights into Indigenous cultures, their Essential Laws, and Traditional Ways of Knowing woven through the spiritual framework of the Medicine Wheel. This book can be used as a platform from wh...

$160.38

Report copyright infringementby Magdi El Messiry (Author)There is increasing interest in the area of protective vests, either for protection against bullets or protection from the most realistic threats within domestic frontline operations: edged weapon, knives, and medical needles. This volume addresses that need. This new book provides an in-depth survey of the state-of-the-art research and practical techniques in the area of protected fabrics, especially stab-resistant and bulletproof fabr...

Biochemistry Applied to Beer Brewing - General Chemistry of the Raw Materials of Malting and Brewing

$44.62

Report copyright infringementby R. H. Hopkins (Author)First published in 1946, this classic textbook explores the general chemistry of the raw materials of a malting and brewing. It explains the biochemical properties and processes of malting, brewing and fermentation, making it an ideal companion for brewers, brewing enthusiasts and those interested in the chemical properties of beer. Contents include: Beer Brewing - Carbohydrates and Related - Substances - Fats and Related Substances - Prot...

Technical Mycology - The Utilization of Micro-Organisms in the Arts and Manufactures - Part II Eumycetic Fermentation: A Practical Handbook on Ferment - Paperback

$33.10

Report copyright infringementby Franz Lafar (Author)This vintage book contains a practical handbook on fermentation and related processes, originally intended for the use of brewers and distillers, analysts, technical and agricultural chemists, pharmacists, and those with an interest in the industries dependent on fermentation. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the science of brewing, and would make for a worthy addition to allied collections. Contents include: "General Mor...

Traditional British Honey Drinks - Paperback

$13.68

Report copyright infringementby Francis Beswick (Author)Fermented honey drinks are among the oldest alcoholic brews in the world, but have now almost disappeared. This booklet contains a unique range of information drawn from the author's historical study and experimentation with difference ingredients and recipes. Traditional British Honey Drinks gives details of a wide range of honey-based alcoholic drinks, with tried-and-tested recipes for two dozen different brews. In fact, all the inform...

Travels In Iceland: Performed By Order Of His Danish Majesty

$27.29

Report copyright infringementby Eggert Ólafsson (Author), Bjarni Pálsson (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, t...

A Detailed Handbook on Fish Production: Fish Production Simplified

$53.95

Report copyright infringementby Anthony O. Adefarakan (Author)About The Book This book presents a concise and readable interplay between capture and culture fisheries with emphasis on the various processes involved in fish production for both subsistence and commercial purposes. The text, presented with relevant pictures, is intended to provide useful information to the different categories of individuals involved in fish production. Agricultural students in Colleges of Agriculture, Polytechn...

$13.95

Report copyright infringementby Nick Perilli (Author)View your favorite constellations anytime, anywhere with the Tiny Planetarium!Bring the mystery and wonder of the night sky to your office or home with this charming miniature constellation projector! This kit includes: a 3" star projector with a disk including 12 Hellenistic constellations a 48-page illustrated mini book about the mythology and lore behind each constellation Author BiographyNick Perilli is a librarian and writer living ...

Quarry Vision: Coal, Climate Change and the End of the Resources Boom; Quarterly Essay 33

$25.90

Report copyright infringementby Guy Pearse (Author)Australia's response to climate change must truly baffle outsiders. Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper when the rest of the world is looking for alternatives to coal?Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic bene...

Cleaning Pakistan's Air: Policy Options to Address the Cost of Outdoor Air Pollution

$63.00

Report copyright infringementby Ernesto Sanchez-Triana (Author), Santiago Enriquez (Author), Javaid Afzal (Author)"The extent of urban air pollution in Pakistan-South Asia's most urbanized country-is among the world's most severe, significantly damaging human health, quality of life, and the economy and environment of Pakistan. The harm from Pakistan's urban air pollution is among the highest in South Asia, exceeding several high-profile causes of mortality and morbidity in Pakistan. Improved...

Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geological Formations - Results from the CO2 Capture Project Vol 4

$184.32

Report copyright infringementby Karl F. Gerdes (Editor)As a partnership of major energy companies, the CO2 Capture Project (CCP) was founded in 2000 with the objective to advance technologies and improve operational approaches to help make CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) a viable option for carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation. The CCP teams comprise geologists and other subsurface specialists, engineers, policy and regulatory specialists and communications experts drawn from each of the member comp...

Applied Crop Physiology: Understanding the Fundamentals of Grain Crop Management

$148.88

Report copyright infringementby Dennis Egli (Author)This book presents a simple, straightforward discussion of the principles and processes involved in the production of grain yield by agronomic crops, and how these processes underlie and influence management decisions. The focus is on grain crops, principally maize and soybean, although the general principles apply equally well to cereals, grain legumes and oil crops. Management decisions define all cropping systems - what (crop species, var...