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The Door in the Wall and Other Stories - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby H. G. Wells (Author)The Door in the Wall The Star A Dream of Armageddon The Cone A Moonlight Fable The Diamond Maker The Lord of the Dynamos The Country of the Blind Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: September 02, 2017

John Carter and the Giant of Mars - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author)John Carter and the Giant of Mars, is a juvenile story penned by Burrough's son John 'Jack' Coleman Burroughs, and claimed to have been revised by Burroughs. It was written for a Whitman Big Little Book, illustrated by Jack Burroughs that was published in 1940 and then republished in Amazing Stories the next year. This story is the first part of the collection, John Carter of Mars. Number of Pages: 66 Dimen...

Solubilities of inorganic and organic compounds, a compilation of quantitative solubility data from the periodical literature - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Atherton Seidell (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 904 ...

Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks - Hardcover

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by Marcia Bjornerud (Author)Earth is vibrantly alive and full of wisdom for those who learn to listen. Earth has been reinventing itself for more than four billion years, keeping a record of its experiments in the form of rocks. Yet most of us live our lives on the planet with no idea of its extraordinary history, unable to interpret the language of the rocks that surround us. Geologist Marcia Bjornerud believes that our lives can be enriched by understanding our heritage on this old and crea...

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by Carlo Rovelli (Author)One of TIME's Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant exploration of time. Why do we remember the past and not the future? What does it mean for time to "flow"? Do we exist in time or does time exist in us? In lyric, accessible pros...

Ginger, Turmeric, and Indian Arrowroot: Growing Practices and Health Benefits - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Roby Jose Ciju (Author)This small book of 100-pages explains in detail the growing practices and the health benefits of three prominent members of Ginger family (i.e. Zingiberaceae) such as Ginger, Turmeric, and Indian arrowroot. Ginger is tropical and subtropical in its growth habit. It is grown for its aromatic rhizomes which are used as a vegetable, a spice and as a traditional medicine. Ginger rhizomes are often called 'ginger root' though it is not actuall...

Living Systems: An Introductory Guide to the Theories of Humberto Maturana & Francisco Varela - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Cull (Author)Living Systems: An Introductory Guide to the Theories of Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela, introduces the thinking of the two great Chilean biologists. Written to make their body of work more accessible for both academic and non-academic readers, topics include the ontology of the observer, the operation of living systems, living systems and the environment, the construction of worlds and the constitution of cultures (the patriarchal and...

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Report copyright infringementby Jodi Bassett (Author)Essential information on the neurological disease M.E. sourced from the world's leading M.E. experts. Suitable for M.E. patients, their friends and family, partners, carers or doctors. The book includes a foreword by international M.E. expert Dr Byron Hyde. M.E.is a distinct neurological disease and is not at all the same thing as 'CFS.' Learning the facts is not time-consuming or complicated. Supporting your ill friend or family member or ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Sarfatti (Author)Don't be fooled by the "vibrating strings" of Brian Greene's "Elegant Universe" on PBS NOVA. SUPER COSMOS tells you what is really going on in the "black world." The mystery of observed anti-gravitating dark energy that is three-quarters of the universe is explained. The nano-technological control of dark zero point vacuum energy shaping the fabric of space-time is called "metric engineering." The physics of how your mind emerges from your...

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Report copyright infringementby Li Zheng (Author)One in ten couples will deal with infertility, with conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian failure, or recurring miscarriage and secondary infertility. Even with advancements in medical care, statistics show that successful outcomes of fertility treatments such as IVF or IUI are greatly improved with acupuncture and herbal medicine. Men and women benefit by getting to the underlying cause o...

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Report copyright infringementby W. H. Norton (Author)Elements of Geology is a classic geology textbook by W.H. Norton with the following chapters: Introduction: the scope and aim of geology -- Part I. External geological agencies: The work of the weather. The work of ground water. Rivers and valleys. River deposits. The work of glaciers. The work of the wind. The sea and its shores. Offshore and deep-sea deposits -- Part II. Internal geological agencies: Movements of the earth's crust. Earthq...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert I. Levy (Author)The essays of this book are in the Medical Humanities, specifically Medicine and Music. It is hoped that this book shows how Humanistic inquiry and historical study are informed by science and medicine.This interplay of Music and Medicine sheds light on the Humanities.We show how the Humanities are relevant to medicine making one more sensitive to the needs of others and well rounded. We show how an appreciation of the Humanities can enri...

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by Albert Dickas (Author)From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap, Virginia stretches across five distinct regions, each home to unique and amazing geology. In the Coastal Plain�s wedge of fossil-rich sediments, a meteor impact crater�the sixth largest on Earth�helped determine the location of Chesapeake Bay. The Piedmont begins at the Fall Line, the series of East Coast waterfalls that mark the upstream limit to ship navigation, such as Belle Else in Richland, where the turbulent James River...

The Benefits of Behavioral Research to the Fire Service: Human Behavior in Fires and Emergencies - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Peter W. Blaich (Author)Previously, Fire Safety Engineers worked under a simple assumption that when a fire alarm activated, people will evacuation immediately. It was believed that how quickly people managed to evacuate a building depended mainly on physical abilities as well as the location of the nearest exit and the behavior of the fire. But work by Behavioral Scientists has found that this idea falls considerably short. Research now shows that as much as t...

The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jake Bittle (Author)Shortlisted for the 2024 Carnegie Medal for Excellence The "closely observed, compassionate, and far-sighted" (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Under a White Sky) story of climate migration in the United States--the personal stories of those experiencing displacement, the portraits of communities torn apart by disaster, and the implications for all of us as we confront a changing future. Even as climate change dominates th...

Still as Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to Tomorrow - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Cokinos (Author)An immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history. "When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it's not just a beautiful light: It's an archive of human longing, fear and adventure. The Moon is more than a rock. It's a story." In the luminously told Still As Bright, the story of the Moon traverses time and space, rendering a range of human experiences--from...

Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel T. Wilkinson (Author)A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Yale Professor Samuel Wilkinson provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence. Generations have been taught that evolution implies there is no overarching purpose to our existence, that life has no fundamental meaning. We are merely the accumulation of tens of thousands of intricate molecular...

The Magick of Physics: Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Felix Flicker (Author)An award-winning Oxford physicist draws on classic sci-fi, fantasy fiction, and everyday phenomena to explain and celebrate the magical properties of the world around us. If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic--just familiar magic. The name for this magic is "condensed matter physics." Mo...

Yellowstone: A Journey Through America's Wild Heart - Hardcover

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by David Quammen (Author)Best-selling author David Quammen takes readers on a breathtaking journey through America's most inspiring and imperiled ecosystem--Yellowstone National Park--in this monumental book on America's first national park. Yellowstone's storied past, rich ecosystem, and dynamic landscape are brilliantly portrayed in a captivating mosaic of photographs and eloquently written text that blend history, science, and research from the field. As much a visual ode to nature as an i...

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by Ellen Johnston McHenry (Author)This is a hands-on introduction to the branch of physics known as mechanics. Experiments and activities are embedded into the text, so that students discover for themselves the scientific principles they are reading about. The text is lively and often humorous and has cartoon characters who take the reader to meet the famous scientists who are credited with making these discoveries. Very few specialized tools or materials are required. Most of the supplies ar...

The Intelligence Paradox: Why the Intelligent Choice Isn't Always the Smart One - Hardcover

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by Satoshi Kanazawa (Author)A book that challenges common misconceptions about the nature of intelligenceSatoshi Kanazawa's Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters (written with Alan S. Miller) was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as ""a rollicking bit of pop science that turns the lens of evolutionary psychology on issues of the day."" That book answered such burning questions as why women tend to lust after males who already have mates and why newborns look more like Dad than Mom. Now Kanaz...

Seba. Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

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by Irmgard Müsch (Author), Jes Rust (Author), Rainer Willmann (Author)The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736) was unrivalled in his passion. His amazing collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gaine...

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by Bo Brown (Author)The Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas have had a long history of foraging since indigenous tribes such as the Osage, Quapaw, and Kickapoo sporadically inhabited the area and utilized the rich natural resources. Settlers from the Appalachians came later and survived on what they could find, trap, and hunt. Foraging remains a major activity among the Ozarks' outdoor community, supported in large part by established local restaurateurs and other buyers of wild herbs, b...

Retrain Your Anxious Brain: Practical and Effective Tools to Conquer Anxiety - Paperback

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by John Tsilimparis (Author), Daylle Deanna Schwartz (Author)Conquer Stress and Anxiety Now Feeling overwhelmed? Worried about your day-to-day life? Trapped inside negative thought patterns? Trouble sleeping, panic attacks, knots in your stomach, excessive worry, doubts, phobias--anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes and affects millions of people. But you don't have to suffer anymore. Rather than just treating or masking symptoms, John Tsilimparis, MFT, provides an innovative approach tha...

Kew: The Witch's Garden: Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine - Hardcover

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by Sandra Lawrence (Author)The Witch's Garden describes over 50 of the world's most powerful, harmful, legendary and storied plants - from the screaming mandrake to calming St John's Wort, to predicting the weather with seaweed, the creation of salves for broken hearts, sore heads, protection from evil spirits and to even induce immortality. Wise women, apothecaries, witches, herbalists: whatever you like to call them, those who cultivate plants for their apparent mystical properties have ex...

Fractals: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Kenneth Falconer (Author)From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, and the branching of trees, fractal shapes can be found everywhere in nature. In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Falconer explains the basic concepts of fractal geometry, which produced a revolution in our mathematical understanding of patterns in the twentieth century, and explores the wide range of applications in science, and in aspects of economics. About the Series: Oxford's Very Short Introducti...

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Coloring Book With Fun Facts: A Cosmic Adventure For Kids of All Ages - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Storiland (Author)Get ready for a cosmic coloring adventure that's as educational as it is fun with this 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Coloring Book! This coloring book combines cool artwork with fun facts that will transform young stargazers into eclipse experts! They'll discover all about how the Moon, Sun, and Earth align for a total solar eclipse, along with some extra fun facts about each one. This book also features pages of adorable animal friends observing t...

The Toxic Mold Solution: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing Your Home and Body from Mold: From Physical Symptoms to Tests and Everything in Between - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Linn Knight (Author)Discover everything you need to know about mold toxicity, including how to heal from mold-related illnesses like allergies, anxiety, chronic asthma, migraines, eczema, and more. What if the cause of your chronic health condition or your mental health challenges was lurking silently behind the walls of your home? An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from mold toxicity, and many don't even know it. In The Toxic Mold Solution, author ...

Running with Unicorns: What I learned from a lifetime of helping my sister with her mental illness - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Gibson (Author)About the BookRunning with Unicorns: What I learned from a lifetime of helping my sister with her mental illness proposes that some brains may function in a unique manner. A unicorn is the perfect symbol to depict the strength and power of these individuals. The author wanted to keep the flow of text uncluttered and not get drawn into "normal" thinking and behavior. The world wants to make all individuals part of the herd; trying to fit...

Surviving Extreme Weather: The Complete Climate Change Preparedness Manual - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Mykel Hawke (Author), Jim N. R. Dale (Author)The only guide you need to prepare for the dangerous effects of climate change. The world has changed, and impacts of global warming means weather events like extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts are now being felt by all of us. We can ignore climate change no longer and must prepare ourselves to survive in new conditions. The key to surviving extreme weather events is to understand them from a practic...

The Acta Pilati Important Testimony of Pontius Pilate, Recently Discovered - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby George Sluter (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 important ...

Thinking in Systems: International Bestseller - Paperback

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by Donella Meadows (Author), Diana Wright (Editor)The classic book on systems thinking--with more than half a million copies sold worldwide! "This is a fabulous book... This book opened my mind and reshaped the way I think about investing."--Forbes "Thinking in Systems is required reading for anyone hoping to run a successful company, community, or country. Learning how to think in systems is now part of change-agent literacy. And this is the best book of its kind."--Hunter Lovins In the ...