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Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy - Hardcover

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by Max Lugavere (Author)USA TODAY BestsellerWALL STREET JOURNAL BestsellerCombining the dietary recommendations in his bestselling Genius Foods and the lifestyle recommendations of The Genius Life, Genius Kitchen features shockingly delicious, nutrient-packed recipes that will energize your mind, strengthen your body, and pave a path to health that you'll feel with the first bite. Max Lugavere's debut book Genius Foods was groundbreaking, providing much-needed information on brain health that...

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023 - Paperback

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by Carl Zimmer (Author), Jaime Green (Author)Award-winning writer, columnist, and journalists Carl Zimmer selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2022. "What's most compelling about a scientific story is the way it challenges us to think about the concepts we take for granted," writes guest editor Carl Zimmer in his introduction. The essays in this year's Best American Science and Nature Writing probe at the ordinary and urge us to th...

Roadside Geology of Oklahoma - Paperback

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by Neil Suneson (Author) Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 02, 2020

Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver - Paperback

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by Jill Heinerth (Author)From one of the world's most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth's final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves inside our planetMore people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount Everest, and we know more about deep space than we do about the depths of our oceans. From one of the top cave divers working today--and one of the very few women in her field--Into the Planet blends science, adventure, a...

Schaum's 3,000 Solved Problems in Physics - Paperback

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by Alvin Halpern (Author)The ideal review for your physics course More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum's Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. 3,000 solv...

Global Scientific Practice in an Age of Revolutions, 1750-1850 - Hardcover

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by Patrick Manning (Editor), Daniel Rood (Editor)The century from 1750 to 1850 was a period of dramatic transformations in world history, fostering several types of revolutionary change beyond the political landscape. Independence movements in Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world were catalysts for radical economic, social, and cultural reform. And it was during this age of revolutions--an era of rapidly expanding scientific investigation--that profound changes in scientific kno...

Making Space: Revisioning the World, 1475-1600 - Hardcover

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by John Short (Author)The cosmos was bound in a sphere; the world was gridded and plotted, the seas navigated, and the land surveyed. Spatial practices were codified, a spatial sensitivity was created and a cartographic literacy was established in the increasing use of maps and the creation of a cartographic language for new mappings of the world, state, and city. Short establishes that such spatial revisioning is connected to the promotion of commercial and national interests. Developments i...

The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It - Paperback

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by Helen Scales (Author)A marine biologist vividly brings alive the extraordinary ecosystem of the deep ocean--a realm about which we know less than we do about the Moon--and shows how protecting rather than exploiting it will benefit mankind. "The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep o...

Physiology for Engineers: Applying Engineering Methods to Physiological Systems - Paperback

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by Michael Chappell (Author), Stephen Payne (Author)This book provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative aspects of human physiology. It examines biological and physiological processes and phenomena, including a selection of mathematical models, showing how physiological problems can be mathematically formulated and studied. It also illustrates how a wide range of engineering and physics topics, such as electronics, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics and control theory can be used ...

Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms - Hardcover

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by Lynne Boddy (Author), Ali Ashby (Author)A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before! Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen. In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Lynne Boddy and A...

Timelines of Science: From Fossils to Quantum Physics - Hardcover

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by Leo Ball (Author), Patricia Fara (Author)Explore spectacular visual timelines that tell the story of science, from fossils to quantum physics, and discover exactly how science has changed the world - one discovery at a time. SI Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing journey through history, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more! Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some ser...

The Science of Plants: Inside Their Secret World - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Author BiographyPublished in association with the world famous center for botanical knowledge at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and the Smithsonian Institution--the world's largest museum and research complex. Foreword writer Katherine J. Willis Professor Katherine Willis of Oxford University was the first Director of Science at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew (2013-2018), where she was responsible for a science staff of 260 people, management of the extensive plant collections,...

Mapmatics: A Mathematician's Guide to Navigating the World - Hardcover

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by Paulina Rowińska (Author)"I love maps. I love math. And gosh, do I love this book, which so beautifully and clearly sounds the depths of both." --Ben Orlin, author of Math with Bad Drawings Explore the surprising connections between math and maps--and the myriad ways they've shaped our world and us. Why are coastlines and borders so difficult to measure? How does a UPS driver deliver hundreds of packages in a single day? And where do elusive serial killers hide? The answers lie in the cruc...

So Simple a Beginning: How Four Physical Principles Shape Our Living World - Hardcover

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by Raghuveer Parthasarathy (Author)A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature's breathtaking complexity The form and function of a sprinting cheetah are quite unlike those of a rooted tree. A human being is very different from a bacterium or a zebra. The living world is a realm of dazzling variety, yet a shared set of physical principles shapes the forms and behaviors of every creature in it. So Simple a Beginning shows how the emerging new science of biophysics is transforming our...

The Power of Prions: The Strange and Essential Proteins That Can Cause Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Diseases - Hardcover

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by Michel Brahic (Author)The remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill--but can also be linked to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of proteins known as prion proteins. Research links various types of prion proteins to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's--and this has fueled the search for new drugs that could halt...

The Lives of Fungi: A Natural History of Our Planet's Decomposers - Hardcover

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by Britt A. Bunyard (Author)A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungi We know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world. The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami f...

Galápagos: A Natural History Second Edition - Paperback

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by John C. Kricher (Author), Kevin Loughlin (Author)A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos--now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants...

The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas - Hardcover

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by Jim Best (Author), Stephen Darby (Author), Luciana Esteves (Author)A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth's rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world's oceans through estuaries and deltas. Their inexorable flow carries sediment and more, acting as lifeblood for a variety of ecosystems and communities. More than any other surface feature of Ea...

The Complete Insect: Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and Ecology - Hardcover

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by David A. Grimaldi (Editor)A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing a close-up look at their fas...

The Spike: An Epic Journey Through the Brain in 2.1 Seconds - Paperback

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by Mark Humphries (Author)Author BiographyMark Humphries is Chair in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham. He is the founding editor of The Spike, a Medium online publication. He lives in Sheffield, England. Twitter @markdhumphries Number of Pages: 232 Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: January 24, 2023

The Ant Collective: Inside the World of an Ant Colony - Hardcover

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by Armin Schieb (Author)Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colony Ants share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other. The Ant Collective presents the world of ants as you have never seen it before, using hyperrealistic, computer-generated imagery that shows 3D-like views of activities inside and outside a thriving nest of red wood ants. With chapters on topics ranging from the establishment an...

Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember - Hardcover

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by Ciara Greene (Author), Gillian Murphy (Author)An illuminating look at the adaptive nature of our memories--and how their flexibility and fallibility help us survive and thrive We tend to think of our memories as impressions of the past that remain fully intact, preserved somewhere inside our brains. In fact, we construct and reconstruct our memories every time we attempt to recall them. Memory Lane introduces readers to the cutting-edge science of human memory, revealing how our recollecti...

Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication - Hardcover

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by Arik Kershenbaum (Author)"Animal communication doesn't need to resemble human language to be full of meaning and nuance. Arik Kershenbaum delivers an expert overview of the astonishing discoveries made in the last few decades" --Frans de Waal From leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning Animal communication has forever seemed intelligible. We are surrounded by animals and the cacophony of sounds that they ...

Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence - Hardcover

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by Sara Imari Walker (Author)An intriguing new scientific theory that explains what life is and how it emerges. What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short. None help us understand how life originates or the full range of possibilities for what life on other planets might look like. In Life as No One Knows It, physicist and astrobiologist Sara Imari ...

Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life - Hardcover

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by Ferris Jabr (Author)A vivid account of a major shift in how we understand Earth, from an exceptionally talented new voice. Earth is not simply an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather a planet that came to life. One of humanity's oldest beliefs is that our world is alive. Though once ridiculed by some scientists, the idea of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. We, and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth--we ar...

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 ...

The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms - Hardcover

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by Lynne Peeples (Author)How the groundbreaking science of circadian rhythms can help you sleep better, feel happier, and improve your overall health Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behavior. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks. Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those l...

Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution - Paperback

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by Carlo Rovelli (Author), Erica Segre (Translator), Simon Carnell (Translator)Named a Best Book of 2021 by the Financial Times and a Best Science Book of 2021 by The Guardian "Rovelli is a genius and an amazing communicator... This is the place where science comes to life." ―Neil Gaiman "One of the warmest, most elegant and most lucid interpreters to the laity of the dazzling enigmas of his discipline...[a] momentous book" ―John Banville, The Wall Street Journal A startling new look at quan...

How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going - Hardcover

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by Vaclav Smil (Author)INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors... [How The World Really Works] is a compelling and highly readable book that leaves readers with the fundamental grounding needed to help solve the world's toughest challenges."--Bill Gates "Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil--accept or doubt his 'just the facts' posture--but you probably shouldn't ignore him."--The Washington Post An essential analysi...

Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe - Paperback

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by Brian Greene (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose, from the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe. "Few humans share Greene's mastery of both the latest cosmological science and English prose." --The New York Times Until the End of Time is Brian Greene's breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning in the face of this vast expanse. Greene takes us on a jou...

Eruptions That Shook the World - Hardcover

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by Clive Oppenheimer (Author)What does it take for a volcanic eruption to really shake the world? Did volcanic eruptions extinguish the dinosaurs, or help humans to evolve, only to decimate their populations with a super-eruption 73,000 years ago? Did they contribute to the ebb and flow of ancient empires, the French Revolution and the rise of fascism in Europe in the 19th century? These are some of the claims made for volcanic cataclysm. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer explores rich geologic...

Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis - Paperback

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by Sean G. Ryan (Author), Andrew J. Norton (Author)This self-contained astrophysics textbook for advanced undergraduates explores how stars form, what happens to them as they age, and what becomes of them when they die. Students can investigate the physical processes sustaining the energy output of stars during each stage of their evolution and which drive the progression from one stage to the next, and examine the relationship between different stages of stellar evolution and the production ...