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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 ...

Acoustic Echo and Noise Control: A Practical Approach - Hardcover

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by Eberhard Hänsler (Author), Gerhard Schmidt (Author)Authors are well known and highly recognized by the "acoustic echo and noise community." Presents a detailed description of practical methods to control echo and noise Develops a statistical theory for optimal control parameters and presents practical estimation and approximation methodsBack JacketEssential theory and proven techniques for acoustic echo and noise suppression Today's voice communication systems, with their increasing demand...

Urban Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Stormwater Quality: Engineering Applications and Computer Modeling - Hardcover

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by A. Osman Akan (Author), Robert J. Houghtalen (Author)A practical introduction on today's challenge of controlling and managing the water resources used by and affected by cities and urbanized communities. The book offers an integrated engineering approach, covering the spectrum of urban watershed management, urban hydraulic systems, and overall stormwater management. Each chapter concludes with helpful problems. Solutions Manual available to qualified professors and instructors upon reques...

Semiconductor Wafer Bonding: Science and Technology - Hardcover

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by Q. -Y Tong (Author), U. Gösele (Author)Bonding - eine Technik zum "Verschwei en" von Halbleiter-Wafers ohne "Klebstoff" - wird in der Mikroelektronik, Energieelektronik, Mikromechanik, Optoelektronik und anderen Bereichen verbreitet eingesetzt. Dieser Band sammelt und systematisiert die in der Literatur verstreuten Informationen zum Wafer-Bonding; es finden sich beispielsweise Kapitel zum Bonding bei Raumtemperatur, zur Wärmebehandlung, zum Bonding ungleicher Materialien und strukturierter...

Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Fields - Hardcover

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by Roger F. Harrington (Author)- ist ein Klassiker und eines der wichtigsten Bücher auf dem Gebiet der Theorie und der Anwendung des Elektromagnetismus; erste Auflage erschien 1961 - umfassende und tiefgründige Behandlung des Stoffes, gleicherma en geeignet für Studenten, Dozenten, Forscher und Ingenieure aus der Praxis - jetzt als besonders handliche und preiswerte Paperback-Ausgabe - Band der IEEE-Press-Reihe zur Theorie der elektromagnetischen Wellen - in dieser Reihe werden vorrangig gesi...

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by Michael P. Marder (Author)"This second edition presents an updated review of the whole field of condensed matter physics. It consolidates new and classic topics from disparate sources, teaching not only about the effective masses of electrons in semiconductor crystals and band theory, but also about quasicrystals, dynamics of phase separation, why rubber is more floppy than steel, granular materials, quantum dots, Berry phases, the quantum hall effect, and Luttinger liquids"--Back JacketNo...

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by Charles Sheppard (Author), Simon Davy (Author), Graham Pilling (Author)Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. Their world-wide deterioration and over-exploitation has continued and even accelerated in many areas since the publicati...

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by Robert Hine (Editor)This new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular expansion to the areas of research design and plant and animal development. Over 120 new entries include "de-extinction", "ecological footprint", "rewilding", and "Zika virus", now totalling over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries. Numerous appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms...

Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by John Polkinghorne (Author)Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise the problems of interpretation that still remain unsettled 75 years after the initial discoveries. The main text makes no use of equations, but there is a Mathematical Appendix for those desiring stronger fare. Unc...

Who Pooped in the Park? Colorado Plateau - Paperback

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by Gary D. Robson (Author), Robert Rath (Illustrator)Front JacketWatch where you step! Sometimes the animals in the Colorado Plateau are hard to find but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Michael, Emily, and their family as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them! An ideal tool for teaching young children about animal behavior, diet, and scat and tracks identification the perfect companion for in the car or in the field on your n...

National Geographic Birding Basics: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Great Bird-Watching - Paperback

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by Noah Strycker (Author)Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic's fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and science of bird-watching combines practical know-how and expert knowledge. Browsable and bursting with helpful illustrations and photographs, Birding Basics offers new ideas for when, where, and how to get to know the birds in your world. Not a field guide but a primer in best practices, authored by birding expert Noah Strycker, this breezy book features easy-to-follow ...

Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World - Hardcover

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by Kelly Clancy (Author)A wide-ranging intellectual history that reveals how important games have been to human progress, and what's at stake when we forget what games we're really playing. We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to make predictions about the future. Games are an essential aspect of humanity and a powerful tool for modeling reality. They're also a lot of fun. But games can be dangerous, especially when we mistake the model ...

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by Martin Gardner (Author)"I have always been intrigued by fringe science," writes Martin Gardner in the preface to this book, "perhaps for the same reason that I enjoy freak shows and circuses. Pseudoscientists, especially the extreme cranks, are fascinating creatures for psychological study. Moreover, I have found that one of the best ways to learn something about any branch of science is to find out where its crackpots go wrong."A unique combination of horse sense and drollery has made Mar...

Bivectors and Waves in Mechanics and Optics - Hardcover

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by P. Boulanger (Author), M. a. Hayes (Author)Bivectors occur naturally in the description of elliptically polarized homogeneous and inhomogeneous plane waves. The description of a homogeneous plane wave generally involves a vector (the unit vector along the propagation direction) and a bivbector (the complex amplitude of the wave). Inhomogeneous plane waves are described in terms of two bivectors - the complex amplitude and the complex slowness. The use of bivectors and their associated elli...

Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military - Paperback

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by Neil Degrasse Tyson (Author), Avis Lang (Author)In this far-reaching foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-author Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. Spanning early celestial navigation to satellite-enabled warfare, Accessory to War is a richly researched and provocative examination of the intersection of science, technology, industr...

Companion Animal Anatomy: A Photo Atlas - Paperback

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by Heather W. Dunn (Author)Using a photographic approach to companion animal anatomy, this atlas is published for students interested in animal science careers including veterinary medicine and animal health. Chapters include major organ systems with histological images, diagrams, illustrations, photographs, and radiographs. Number of Pages: 282 Dimensions: 0.73 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 06, 2014

Radiation Protective Foods: How To Shield Yourself From Low-Level Radiation - Hardcover

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by Sara Shannon (Author)Low level radiation is all around us. Radiation Protective Foods (formerly Diet for the Atomic Age) was one of the first books to examine this crucial health problem and to offer a course of action that any individual can follow. Based upon years of research, the author has gathered together medical data clearly showing that certain foods and supplements have protective properties that can safeguard you from low level radiation. The author presents theories as to how t...

Organic Gardening The Beginner's Guide: How To Start Your Own Natural & Healthy Garden - Paperback

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by John Stone (Author)So you've never gardened, but you want to eat organic produce. Well, this is the book for you Improve your health and save time and money by eating fresh veggies and fruit from your own back yard. Feel better about your footprint on the environment Who knows what is sprayed on all that commercial produce at the grocery store. If you're looking for a better way, this simple book will teach you how to do it yourself. Together, we'll cover such topics as: -Deciding where ...

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by John Jacob Puthur (Author)It is the first and the only book of its kind about the coast. It is intended to change the way the world understands the coast. The coast is already in a mess, world over. That is an ample proof that it has not been correctly understood yet. Despite more than a century of scientific scrutiny, coast has remained an enigma, unknown, largely because of the practical difficulties in studying it. Much of today's coastal knowledge has stemmed from visual estimations, a...

Our Fluid Universe: A unified theory of physics that physically describes photons, matter, gravity, electromagnetic forces, the strong and - Paperback

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by Thomas G. Lang Ph. D. (Author)This book describes a surprisingly simple paradigm change in physics that makes it physically understandable, solves its many mysteries, and unifies all aspects under a single new principle. The three basic fields in physics are now physically understandable, the three particles that make all atoms can now be physically described, and the four basic forces in the universe are now physically understandable. This new physics-based theory challenges a century of ...

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by James B. MacLean (Author)"Genius": Gift or Curse? This is an in depth study of Extraordinary Cognitive Ability, ECA, focusing on its biological origins and the subsequent clinical manifestations importantly influenced by key environmental modifiers, crucial to the direction of the accelerated cognition. A historical review of the various theories of origin of Genius is the lead off discussion. A detailed basic science review of cognition includes a theory of genetic origin, Emergenesis, wh...

Utility Operations and Grid Systems Explained Simply: Energy Technologies Explained Simply - Paperback

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by Mark Fennell (Author)Utilities and power grids may seem complex, yet this book will guide you easily through the mysteries. In this book you will learn the basic operations of utilities and the basic operations of grids. You will learn how power is traded in the power markets. You will learn how utilities and grids maintain quality control, including how they monitor the flow of power and how they make adjustments as needed. You will learn how power failures occur and how we can minimize p...

A Student's Guide to the Schrödinger Equation - Paperback

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by Daniel A. Fleisch (Author)Quantum mechanics is a hugely important topic in science and engineering, but many students struggle to understand the abstract mathematical techniques used to solve the Schr dinger equation and to analyze the resulting wave functions. Retaining the popular approach used in Fleisch's other Student's Guides, this friendly resource uses plain language to provide detailed explanations of the fundamental concepts and mathematical techniques underlying the Schr dinger ...

War on Ivermectin: The Medicine That Saved Millions and Could Have Ended the Pandemic - Hardcover

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by Pierre Kory (Author), Jenna McCarthy (Author), del Bigtree (Foreword by)Big Pharma and health agencies cry, "Don't take ivermectin!" A media storm follows. Why then, does the science say the opposite?" Ivermectin is a dirty word in the media. It doesn't work. It's a deadly horse dewormer. Prescribe or promote it and you'll be called a right-wing quack, be banned from social media, or lose your license to practice medicine. And yet, entire countries wiped out the virus with it, and more th...

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by Howard B. Bluestein (Author)The Architecture of Clouds describes in a visual, poetic, and personal way how clouds are related to our everyday life and the weather. It expertly details how the art and science of clouds are interconnected with straightforward scientific explanations of the meteorological context in which clouds appear and why they form, alongside in-depth descriptions of the visual and artistic aspects of clouds. The air motion dynamics, cloud microphysics and thermodynamics...

Consciousness Influences Epigenetics in the Development of Disease - Paperback

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by Ingrid Fredriksson (Author)Body and soul belong together -A healthy soul in a healthy body. If we do not listen to the soul, the body begins to speak. At a scientific conference in Tucson, Ingrid Fredriksson's study on how our consciousness affects our epigenetics - indeed our whole life - received an excellent reception - from universities worldwide to individual researchers. "This must be spread all over the world," it said. All help is needed for this. This book is about what we can't s...

Consciousness Influences Epigenetics in the Development of Disease - Hardcover

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Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects - Hardcover

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by Stephen James O'Meara (Author), Mario Motta (Photographer)The Caldwell Catalogue, compiled by the late Sir Patrick Moore (1923-2012), has delighted amateur astronomers worldwide since its publication in 1995. Twenty years on, Stephen James O'Meara revisits his guide to these 109 deep-sky delights, breathing new life into them and the 20 additional observing targets included as an appendix. This second edition retains O'Meara's detailed visual descriptions and sketches, accompanied by stunn...

Fairy Tales for a New Future - Paperback

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by Merryfield Oldsman (Author) Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 25, 2024

Fairy Tales for a New Future - Hardcover

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by Merryfield Oldsman (Author)FAIRY TALES FOR A NEW FUTUREIn December 2022, author Cathy Roberts dreamed she was in a beautiful, richly decorated library. Red velvet curtains and gold brocade hung from the ceiling. The walls were covered with book shelves. Cathy was drawn to a book on one of the shelves, Fairy Tales for a New Future by Merryfield Oldsman. Waking from the dream, she searched for the book and author online and when she could not find either, she decided to write and publish the...

The Brain That Destroys Itself: The Evolutionary Origin of Neurodegenerative Diseases Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Many Others - Paperback

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by Keith C. M. Glegg (Author)Yes, there really is a brain that destroys itself. And it's a brain just like the one in your head. But not every one of the brains like yours will ultimately destroy itself. However, if the destroying begins, then the signs of this are described in what neurologists take to be the symptoms of "neurodegenerative diseases. Those most often encountered are Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, but there are many others-surprisingly many, as explained here. This is th...

Wetland Plants of the Adirondacks: Herbaceous Plants and Aquatic Plants - Hardcover

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by Meiyin Wu (Author), Dennis Kalma (Author)Wetlands are increasingly viewed as valuable resources rather than wastelands and appreciated as reservoirs for species diversity. These two companion volumes provide the naturalist and field worker with complete descriptions and illustrations of 312 plant species found in Adirondack wetlands and sufficient information for the identification of many more. We hope you will take the books along on your next outing and begin to share our fascination wi...