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Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False - Hardcover

$71.80

by Thomas Nagel (Author)The modern materialist approach to life has conspicuously failed to explain such central mind-related features of our world as consciousness, intentionality, meaning, and value. This failure to account for something so integral to nature as mind, argues philosopher Thomas Nagel, is a major problem, threatening to unravel the entire naturalistic world picture, extending to biology, evolutionary theory, and cosmology. Since minds are features of biological systems that h...

Bedrock: Writers on the Wonders of Geology - Paperback

$24.95

by Lauret E. Savoy (Editor), Eldridge M. Moores (Editor), Judith E. Moores (Editor)A collection of fiction, poetry and geological essays that pay tribute to the boundless beauty and amazing power of our Earth. This book is organised into sections on rock, sand, earthquakes, rivers, deserts and much more beyond, emphasising the diversity to be found on Earth. Number of Pages: 339 Dimensions: 1.01 x 9 x 6.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 16, 2006

NASA Systems Engineering Handbook (NASA/SP-2007-6105 Rev1) - Paperback

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by Nasa Headquarters (Author)This handbook consists of six core chapters: (1) systems engineering fundamentals discussion, (2) the NASA program/project life cycles, (3) systems engineering processes to get from a concept to a design, (4) systems engineering processes to get from a design to a final product, (5) crosscutting management processes in systems engineering, and (6) special topics relative to systems engineering. These core chapters are supplemented by appendices that provide outlin...

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by Jackson Chambers (Introduction by), Charles B. Davenport (Author)This special re-print edition of Charles B. Davenport's book "Inheritance in Poultry" is a basic guide to poultry genetics. Written in 1906 by of the early experts on poultry and particularly chicken genetics, this classic text sheds light on the inheritance of the basic characteristics of poultry. Complete with working examples of experimental matings for many basic genetic characteristics. Note: This edition is a perfect fa...

The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms - Paperback

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by Charles Darwin (Author)Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors and, in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for...

WEATHER - Rhymes, Poems, Folklore and Observations on Weather Forecasting - Paperback

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by Gerald a. Walford (Author)Rhymes, Poems, Folklore and Observations on Weather ForecastingAuthor BiographyWalford has written any books on various subjects Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.36 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 23, 2018

A Teleological Description of the Universe - Paperback

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by Charles A. Cummings (Author)The presence of God (divine creator of the universe) is not mentioned in the text. The descriptions of the source of elements, particles, and life dynamics have been covered in Sections I, II and III. All descriptions support the eternal nature of the universe that: God and the Dynamic Vector are synonymous. Past - Present - Future (the firmament being the same eternally). We have just begun the journey. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.05...

Ball Lightning: A quickly spinning field - Paperback

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by Daniel H. Rosenthal (Author)The book explains an experiment and the parts you would use to work the experiment. It should create real ball lightning, with the mysterious phenomenon actually created.I looked for only the simplest easiest ways of thinking about electromagnetic theory. And reject anything difficult. Number of Pages: 90 Dimensions: 0.19 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: June 27, 2017

Sobre la Teoría de la Relatividad - Paperback

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by Albert Einstein (Author)Sobre la Teor a de la Relatividad Albert Einstein Number of Pages: 78 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2016

Renewable Energy Engineering - Paperback

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by Nick Jenkins (Author), Janaka Ekanayake (Author)Fully revised and updated, this second edition provides students with a quantitative and accessible introduction to the renewable technologies at the heart of efforts to build a sustainable future. Key features include new chapters on essential topics in energy storage, off-grid systems, microgrids and community energy; revised chapters on energy and grid fundamentals, wind energy, hydro power, photovoltaic and solar thermal energy, marine en...

A Little Queer Natural History - Paperback

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by Josh L. Davis (Author)Beautifully illustrated and scientifically informed, a celebration of the astonishing diversity of sexual behavior and biology found in nature. From a pair of male swans raising young to splitgill mushrooms with over 23,000 mating types, sex in the natural world is wonderfully diverse. Josh L. Davis considers how, for many different organisms--animals, plants, and fungi included--sexual reproduction and sex determination rely on a surprisingly complex interaction amo...

Pyramids of the Great Architect of the Universe - Hardcover

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by Petros M. Petrosyan (Author)The Book Is Unique of Its Kind and Has No Analog In The World. The first edition of this book is an introduction to the pyramid ciphers. The book starts with a general history of the pyramids, and then the book goes over the ciphers of pyramids proposed by the author and the general astronomy. Overall, the book is unique of its kind and is inspired by the passage from the Holy Bible in the New Testament, "...the keys of the kingdom of heaven" Matthew 16:19. The ...

The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying Rocks - Paperback

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by Dougal Dixon (Author)From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various r...

The Hungry Scientist Handbook: Electric Birthday Cakes, Edible Origami, and Other DIY Projects for Techies, Tinkerers, and Foodies - Paperback

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by Patrick Buckley (Author), Lily Binns (Author)Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivateThe Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate. It compiles the most mouthwatering projects created by mechanical engineer Patrick Buckley and his band of intrepid techie friends, whose collaboration on contraptions started at a memorable 2005 Bay Area dinner party and resulted in the formation of the Hungry Scientist Society--a lo...

Building a Ferromagnetic Generator - Paperback

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by John Boyle (Author)This book describes my work building various prototypes of a ferromagnetic generator and my efforts prove it possible to change the Curie point of a ferromagnetic substance using electrical stress. It includes the principles involved, and the problems needed to be overcome to develop this new technology.Author BiographyWhile originally from England, an Aunt and Uncle offered me the chance to immigrate to America. A few years later, on America's first Law Day, I became an...

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by Cornelius Tyson (Author)In 2015 and 2016, the author participated in a community-based marine conservation project in Fiji sponsored by Global Vision International (GVI). He collected initial monitoring data on marine ecosystem species around the island of Caqalai. This data was used to assess existing conditions of the ecosystem and to help create conservation policies and educational strategies for the islanders of Caqalai. In addition, he spent a significant amount of time working with...

Shortest History of Our Universe: The Unlikely Journey from the Big Bang to Us - Paperback

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by David Baker (Author), John Green (Foreword by)A complete history of the universe, spanning 13.8 billion years in an ultra-accessible, uncommonly illuminating, exhilarating chronicle of key events "Baker introduces us not only to the history of our species and our planet, but the history of our vast universe."--from the foreword by John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars In this thrilling history, David Baker captures the longest-possible time span--from...

How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts - Paperback

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by Frances Densmore (Author)"Learn the natural ways of the Chippewa Indians with this great book from Dover." -- Texas Kitchen and Garden and MoreThe uses of plants -- for food, for medicine, for arts, crafts, and dyeing -- among the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota and Wisconsin show the great extent to which they understood and utilized natural resources. In this book those traditions are captured, providing a wealth of new material for those interested in natural food, natural cures, and nati...

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by James A. Aber (Author), Susan E. W. Aber (Author), Michael J. Everhart (Author)Flyover Country no more. Fossils, badlands, and caprocks are scattered through the prairie, all there to be found with Roadside Geology of Kansas as your guide. A billion years of geologic history left zinc and lead deposits, salt beds, and oil buried beneath layers of limestone and shale, deposited in the many seas that inundated the continent. Finally, glaciers reconfigured stream drainages, left enormous boul...

She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference - Hardcover

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by Chelsea Clinton (Author), Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator)A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! Throughout history, women have been told that science isn't for them. They've been told that they're not smart enough, or that their brains just aren't able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to disc...

Pathway to Regeneration: An Astrophysicist's Journey into Food, Health, Climate, and Complexity - Paperback

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by Phil Gregory (Author)REVIEWS-- (1) "If you are vaguely aware that something is wrong with the food system but don't know what it is or what to do about it, you should start by reading Phil Gregory's "Pathway to Regeneration." Gregory reveals an agri-food system that has been driven to the verge of collapse by the blind pursuit of production and profits-but a system that can be restored and sustained by working with nature for the good of humanity. He accomplishes this feat logically, clear...

Green Chemistry: Water and Its Treatment - Hardcover

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by Mark Anthony Benvenuto (Editor), Heinz Plaumann (Editor)The "greening" of industry processes, i.e. making them more sustainable, is a popular and often lucrative trend in Chemical Engineering. The 7th volume of Green Chemical Processing considers the role of water in sustainable chemistry and highlights innovations in the field of water treatment. The American Chemical Society's 12 Principles of Green Chemistry are woven throughout this text as well as the series to which this book belongs...

Hydraulic Fluid Power: Fundamentals, Applications, and Circuit Design - Hardcover

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by Andrea Vacca (Author), Germano Franzoni (Author)HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER LEARN MORE ABOUT HYDRAULIC TECHNOLOGY IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS DESIGN WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCEHydraulic Fluid Power provides readers with an original approach to hydraulic technology education that focuses on the design of complete hydraulic systems. Accomplished authors and researchers Andrea Vacca and Germano Franzoni begin by describing the foundational principles of hydraulics and the basic physical components of...

Dynamical Symmetry Breaking Inquan.Field - Hardcover

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by Vladimir A. Miransky (Author)The phenomenon of dynamical symmetry breaking (DSB) in quantum field theory is discussed in a detailed and comprehensive way. The deep connection between this phenomenon in condensed matter physics and particle physics is emphasized. The realizations of DSB in such realistic theories as quantum chromodynamics and electroweak theory are considered. Issues intimately connected with DSB such as critical phenomenona and effective lagrangian approach are also discus...

Photography (Second Edition): Physics and art in focus - Hardcover

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by John Beaver (Author)Photography: Physics and Art in Focus uses the art of photography as a point of departure for learning about physics, while also using physics as a point of departure for asking fundamental questions about the nature of photography as an art. Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 1.44 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 27, 2022

Stories of the Other Medicine: Curiosities About Iridology and Acupuncture - Paperback

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by Lorenzo Mazzucco (Author)When we are not healthy, we often feel a sense of guilt. We analyse what could be the cause of our discomfort, perhaps what we have eaten, or we have not done something right. The answer could be that we have forgotten to do good prevention. In fact, by the time we realise a certain problem, it is already too late. It would be better if we thought about it a moment earlier, precisely prevention. So this is what iridology can be used for. By analysing the iris one c...

Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Application to Structural Dynamics - Hardcover

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by Michel Geradin (Author), Daniel J. Rixen (Author)Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Application to Structural Dynamics, Third Edition is a comprehensively updated new edition of the popular textbook. It presents the theory of vibrations in the context of structural analysis and covers applications in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Key features include: A systematic approach to dynamic reduction and substructuring, based on duality between mechanical and admittance concepts An intr...

A Primer of NMR Theory with Calculations in Mathematica - Hardcover

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by Alan J. Benesi (Author)Präsentiert die NMR-Theorie in Verbindung mit Unterlagen aus Mathematica-Kursen. - Bietet kurze, Schwerpunktkapitel mit kurzen Erläuterungen zu definierten Themen und konzentriert sich dabei auf mathematische Beschreibungen. - Präsentiert prägnant wichtige Erkenntnisse aus der Quantenmechanik, die bei der Prognose und Simulation von Ergebnissen aus NMR-Versuchen einfach angewendet werden können. - Enthält Mathematica-Anleitungen, die die Theorie in Form von Text, Gr...

The Finite Element Method in Electromagnetics - Hardcover

$358.11

by Jian-Ming Jin (Author)A new edition of the leading textbook on the finite element method, incorporating major advancements and further applications in the field of electromagnetics The finite element method (FEM) is a powerful simulation technique used to solve boundary-value problems in a variety of engineering circumstances. It has been widely used for analysis of electromagnetic fields in antennas, radar scattering, RF and microwave engineering, high-speed/high-frequency circuits, wirel...

NMR Data Interpretation Explained: Understanding 1d and 2D NMR Spectra of Organic Compounds and Natural Products - Hardcover

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by Neil E. Jacobsen (Author)Through numerous examples, the principles of the relationship between chemical structure and the NMR spectrum are developed in a logical, step-by-step fashion Includes examples and exercises based on real NMR data including full 600 MHz one- and two-dimensional datasets of sugars, peptides, steroids and natural products Includes detailed solutions and explanations in the text for the numerous examples and problems and also provides large, very detailed and annotat...

General Vector and Dyadic Analysis: Applied Mathematics in Field Theory - Hardcover

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by Chen-To Tai (Author)Unmatched in its coverage of the topic, the first edition of GENERALIZED VECTOR AND DYADIC ANALYSIS helped revolutionize the treatment of boundary-value problems, establishing itself as a classic in the field. This expanded, revised edition is the most comprehensive book available on vector analysis founded upon the new method symbolic vector. GENERALIZED VECTOR AND DYADIC ANALYSIS presents a copious list of vector and dyadic identities, along with various forms of Gree...

The Case of the Female Orgasm: Bias in the Science of Evolution - Paperback

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by Elisabeth A. Lloyd (Author)Why women evolved to have orgasms--when most of their primate relatives don't--is a persistent mystery among evolutionary biologists. In pursuing this mystery, Elisabeth Lloyd arrives at another: How could anything as inadequate as the evolutionary explanations of the female orgasm have passed muster as science? A judicious and revealing look at all twenty evolutionary accounts of the trait of human female orgasm, Lloyd's book is at the same time a case study of ...