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by Cathy Connor (Author)The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska�s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the largest subpolar icefield in North America. The exceptional heights of Alaska�s mountains are mirrored below sea level by the 22,377-foot-deep trench of the active subduction zone...

Sciencia: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Astronomy for All - Hardcover

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by Matt Tweed (Author), Matthew Watkins (Author), Moff Betts (Author)From basic mathematical and physical formulas that govern much of our world to the components of matter; from the structure of the cosmos to that of the human body-the discoveries of scientists over the last millennium have been remarkable. Sciencia gathers together Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae, Q.E.D, Essential Elements, Evolution, The Human Body, and The Compact Cosmos, six elegant and insightful short volume...

The Golem at Large: What You Should Know about Technology - Paperback

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by Harry Collins (Author), Trevor Pinch (Author)In the very successful and widely discussed first volume in the Golem series, The Golem: What You Should Know about Science, Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch likened science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, a powerful creature which, while not evil, can be dangerous because it is clumsy. In this second volume, the authors now consider the Golem of technology. In a series of case studies they demonstrate that the imperfections in tec...

Nature's Treasures: Tales of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects from Nature - Hardcover

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by Ben Hoare (Author)Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature's Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information...

Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art - Paperback

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by Rebecca Wragg Sykes (Author)"Kindred is important reading not just for anyone interested in these ancient cousins of ours, but also for anyone interested in humanity."--The New York Times Book Review "[A] bold and magnificent attempt to resurrect our Neanderthal kin."--The Wall Street Journal In Kindred, Neanderthal expert Rebecca Wragg Sykes shoves aside the cliché of the shivering ragged figure in an icy wasteland, and reveals the Neanderthal you don't know, our ancestor who lived across...

Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals - Paperback

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by W. a. Deer (Author), R. A. Howie (Author), J. Zussman (Author)In this edition, most of the commonly occurring minerals of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are discussed in terms of structure, chemistry, optical and other physical properties, distinguishing features and paragenesis. Important correlations between these aspects of mineralogy are emphasized wherever possible. The content of each section has been updated where needed in the light of published research over the 21 yea...

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by Gyorgy Buzsaki (Author)György Buzsáki's The Brain from Inside Out examines why the outside-in framework for understanding brain function have become stagnate and points to new directions for understanding neural function. Building upon the success of Rhythms of the Brain, Professor Buzsáki presents the brain as a foretelling device that interacts with its environment through action and the examination of action's consequence. Instead of a brain that represents the world, consider that it i...

Theory of Gravity: General Theory of Gravity, Quantum Gravity Theory, and Hydrogen Origin Theory of the Universe - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Efren Basa Aduana Jr (Author)November 2015 was the centennial of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which is the current reigning theory on gravity. In September 14, 2015, the twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors "supposedly" detected the gravitational waves. The discovery was announced on February 11, 2016. Soon enough, the discovery of the gravitational waves was awarded the Special Breakthrough in Fundamental Physic...

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by Michael Israetel (Author), Jared Feather (Author), Christle Guevarra (Author)Bodybuilding is often described as an art, but speak with any competitive bodybuilder and you'll quickly learn that the true artistry lies in the training and preparation. The process of building, sculpting, and refining muscle is an intricate undertaking, requiring a deep understanding of how exercises affect specific muscles. Bodybuilding Anatomy is the definitive resource for mastering this art. Visually stunni...

Quantum Gravity Explained: The Quantum Model of Motion and The Energy Cycle - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Martin O. Cook (Author)Note: The most complete version of the big picture that eluded Einstein in his attempts to unveil a unified field theory can be found in the book, The Gravity Cycle, by the same author as this book. This book, Quantum Gravity Explained, was one of many approaches to the ideas that will shake the very foundations of physical science upon which we presently stand.] How is it that scientists can tell us about the big bang, black holes, and s...

Student Friendly Quantum Field Theory Volume 2: The Standard Model - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Robert D. Klauber (Author)Volume 2 of Student Friendly Quantum Field Theory (subtitled The Standard Model) is a graduate level physics text that picks up where the popular first volume (subtitled Basic Principles and QED) leaves off. It covers the electroweak and strong interactions, as well as a detailed introduction to the path integral formulation of quantum field theory.Like the first volume, the book was written with extensive input from new learners of th...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter 1921- Rudin (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 importa...

Menomini Peyotism: a Study of Individual Variation in Primary Group With a Homogeneous Culture; 42 - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby James Sydney 1913- Slotkin (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...

Germination Requirements of Seeds of Trees and Shrubs - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby H. T. Author Allen (Created by), University of Alberta Department of (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.Scho...

The Philosophy of Science; an Introduction - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Edelston Toulmin (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 i...

Student Friendly Quantum Field Theory Volume 2: The Standard Model - Hardcover

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Handbook of Paleontology for Beginners and Amateurs ..; 1 - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Winifred 1888-1971 Goldring (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 i...

Experimental Particle Physics: Understanding the measurements and searches at the Large Hadron Collider - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Deepak Kar (Author)Experimental Particle Physics is written for advanced undergraduate or beginning postgraduate students starting data analysis in experimental particle physics at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Assuming only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity, the text reviews the current state of affairs in particle physics, before comprehensively introducing all the ingredients that go into an analysis. Numbe...

Mind of God: The Scientific Basis for a Rational World - Paperback

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by Paul Davies (Author)Physicist Paul Davies considers the human curiosity of the reason for existence of the universe and explores whether modern science can provide the key that will unlock this last secret. In his quest for an ultimate explanation, physicist Paul Davies reexamines the great questions that have preoccupied humankind for millennia, and in the process explores, among other topics, the origin and evolution of the cosmos, the nature of life and consciousness, and the claim tha...

Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It - Hardcover

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by Christopher Dicarlo (Author)Renowned ethicist provides essential guide to successfully navigating the future AI landscapeIn Building a God, Christopher DiCarlo explores the profound implications of artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence--a destiny that seems not just possible, but inevitable. At this critical crossroad in our evolutionary history, DiCarlo, a renowned ethicist in AI, delves into the ethical mazes and technological quandaries of our future interactions with su...

Modifying Our Genes: Theology, Science and

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by Alexander Massmann (Author)If our bodies could do more things, would our lives be better? Genome editing is a rapidly developing technology that can modify human genes. It can cure heritable diseases, but we could even make certain genetic "improvements" to healthy people. Should we change human embryos genetically to achieve such goals?Bringing together a leading molecular biologist and a Christian ethicist, Modifying Our Genes responds to the need for solid information and helpful orient...

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by Paul Young (Author)The Botany Coloring Book is an exciting, new approach to learning botany. Though this book is of particular value to students of botany, any reader with an interest in plant life will find it an enjoyable and highly effective way to learn about plants.Coloring provides an effective means of learning the fundamentals of botany. The structure and function of plants, a survey of the Plant Kingdom, and associated botanical terminology are all learned through the coloring pro...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Dickens (Author)Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a colour PDF version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the book...

Introducing Sea Level Change - Paperback

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by Alastair Dawson (Author)One of the most important issues in current debates on climate change is sea level rise. Hardly a day goes by when there is not a newspaper article, TV or radio presentation on the topic. Nearly half of the world's population live on or near the coast, so there is real concern about the impact that future sea level rise may have. Yet media predictions of future changes tend to be depicted in a sensationalist manner and quite often the explanations of the science of ...

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by Margaret Matt (Author), Joe Ziemian (Author)From a biological point of view, the human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions by eons of evolutionary development. Hundreds of specialized organs, bones, muscles, nerve fibers, blood vessels, and other anatomical features comprise an interdependent network of bodily systems that enables the human organism to survive. Now the component parts of this intricate flesh-and-bone machine can be absorbe...

Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas - Paperback

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by Jennifer Raff (Author)AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story--and fascinating mystery--of how humans migrated to the Americas. ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories throughout North and South Amer...

Quadrivium: The Four Classical Liberal Arts of Number, Geometry, Music, & Cosmology - Hardcover

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by Miranda Lundy (Author), Daud Sutton (Author), Anthony Ashton (Author)The quadrivium-the classical curriculum-comprises the four liberal arts of number, geometry, music, and cosmology. It was studied from antiquity to the Renaissance as a way of glimpsing the nature of reality. Geometry is number in space; music is number in time; and cosmology expresses number in space and time. Number, music, and geometry are metaphysical truths: life across the universe investigates them; they foreshadow...

Iwígara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science - Hardcover

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by Enrique Salmón (Author)"A beautiful catalogue of 80 plants, revered by indigenous people for their nourishing, healing, and symbolic properties." --Gardens Illustrated The belief that all life-forms are interconnected and share the same breath--known in the Rarámuri tribe as iwígara--has resulted in a treasury of knowledge about the natural world, passed down for millennia by native cultures. Ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón builds on this concept of connection and highlights 80 plants revere...

Children and Gender: Ethical Issues in Clinical Management of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth, from Early Years to Late Adolescence - Hardcover

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by Simona Giordano (Author)Simona Giordano investigates the moral concerns raised by current clinical options available for transgender and gender diverse children and adolescents. From the time young children express gender incongruent preferences and attitudes, up to the time in which older adolescents might apply for medical or surgical treatment, moral questions are likely to be asked: should children be enabled to express themselves freely inside and outside the domestic environment? Wha...

HAPS Exam Prep: Human Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide with Practice Test Questions [2nd Edition] - Paperback

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by Joshua Rueda (Author)Test Prep Books' HAPS Exam Prep: Human Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide with Practice Test Questions [2nd Edition]Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the HAPS exam.This comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide! Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam! Introduction Get a thorough breakdown of what the test is and what's on it!Body Plan and Organiza...

Better in Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life - Hardcover

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by Norman Farb (Author), Zindel Segal (Author)Break out of negative patterns, relieve anxiety, build new habits, and find fresh motivation by using the groundbreaking "sense foraging" technique How do you make a change in your life when the tools you used to rely on start letting you down? Whether we're struggling with a problem, a bad habit, or life in general, we often think we need to "tough it out" or "try harder." But when we do that, our brains double down on the patterns that got us ...

Space Doctrine Publication 3-100: Doctrine for Space Forces - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby United States Space Force (Author), Fred Zimmerman (Editor)Argus had one hundred eyes, Odin just one; but both myths speak from deep in human history to testify to the importance of seeing what is around you. Far in the future, the present-day Guardians who watched human Space to keep it safe may make myths of their own.This document, titled "Space Doctrine Publication 3-100, Space Domain Awareness," provides operational doctrine for the United States Space For...