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What If? 2

Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

by Randall Munroe ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An NPR Best Book of 2022"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIMEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An NPR Best Book of 2022"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIMEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest
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What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

by Randall Munroe ...

A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to the most absurd hypothetical questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can ... Read more

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A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to the most absurd hypothetical questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can
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Intelligence Without Brains

How Cells, Tissues, and Life Itself Solve Problems

by Noble Trex ...

Series series The Library of Unconventional Ideas
We tend to believe that thinking happens only in the brain—that intelligence requires neurons, synapses, and gray matter. But what if the ability to solve problems, remember the past, and plan for the future existed long before brains evolved? Intelligence Without Brains challenges our most fundamental assumptions about life, introducing the Search for Unconventional Terrestrial Intelligence (SUTI ... Read more

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We tend to believe that thinking happens only in the brain—that intelligence requires neurons, synapses, and gray matter. But what if the ability to solve problems, remember the past, and plan for the future existed long before brains evolved? Intelligence Without Brains challenges our most fundamental assumptions about life, introducing the Search for Unconventional Terrestrial Intelligence (SUTI
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Quantum Biology

The Strange Physics Powering Life

by Team Trex ...

Series series The Library of Unconventional Ideas
Deep inside the warm, chaotic environment of living cells, biological systems perform feats of efficiency that seem to defy classical physics. This book addresses the central mystery of how nature harnesses the strange laws of the quantum realm—typically associated with isolated subatomic particles—to power everything from the air we breathe to the navigation of animals. It is essential reading ... Read more

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Deep inside the warm, chaotic environment of living cells, biological systems perform feats of efficiency that seem to defy classical physics. This book addresses the central mystery of how nature harnesses the strange laws of the quantum realm—typically associated with isolated subatomic particles—to power everything from the air we breathe to the navigation of animals. It is essential reading
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Dark Mission

The Secret History of NASA, Enlarged and Revised Edition

by Richard C. Hoagland, Mike Bara ...

The bestselling investigation into NASA, hidden space history, and the evidence for extraterrestrial structures on the Moon and Mars. Dark Mission by Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara is a bestselling exploration of alternative space history, NASA controversies, and the enduring debate over anomalous structures photographed on the Moon and Mars. Blending archival research, mission analysis, and ... Read more

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The bestselling investigation into NASA, hidden space history, and the evidence for extraterrestrial structures on the Moon and Mars. Dark Mission by Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara is a bestselling exploration of alternative space history, NASA controversies, and the enduring debate over anomalous structures photographed on the Moon and Mars. Blending archival research, mission analysis, and
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The History of Physics from 2000BCE to 1945

by Sheldon Cohen ...

Physics is the science that deals with the properties and interrelationship of matter and energy. It studies mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, radiation, and atomic structure. This tale stretches from 2000 BCE to 1945 and introduces the reader to the brilliant men and women from Thales of Miletos to Albert Einstein who working alone or collaboratively made it all possible. ... Read more

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Physics is the science that deals with the properties and interrelationship of matter and energy. It studies mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, radiation, and atomic structure. This tale stretches from 2000 BCE to 1945 and introduces the reader to the brilliant men and women from Thales of Miletos to Albert Einstein who working alone or collaboratively made it all possible.
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How To

Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems

by Randall Munroe ...

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**“How To will make you laugh as you learn…With How To, you can't help but appreciate the glorious complexity of our universe and the amazing breadth of humanity's effort to comprehend it. If you want some lightweight edification, you won't go wrong with How To.” —CNET“[How To] has science and jokes in it, so 10/10 can recommend.” —Simone Giertz... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**“How To will make you laugh as you learn…With How To, you can't help but appreciate the glorious complexity of our universe and the amazing breadth of humanity's effort to comprehend it. If you want some lightweight edification, you won't go wrong with How To.” —CNET“[How To] has science and jokes in it, so 10/10 can recommend.” —Simone Giertz...
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AP Physics C Premium, Eighth Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (2026)

by Robert A. Pelcovits Ph.D., Joshua Farkas M.D. ...

Series series Barron's AP Prep
***Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron’s AP Physics C Premium, Eighth Edition is fully revised for the latest course and exam updates and includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.***Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild ... Read more

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***Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron’s AP Physics C Premium, Eighth Edition is fully revised for the latest course and exam updates and includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.***Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild
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Human Flourishing

Scientific insight and spiritual wisdom in uncertain times

by Andrew Briggs, Michael J. Reiss ...

'A careful and thoughtful provocation' (Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury) Ambitiously placed at the intersection of scientific insights and spiritual wisdom, Human Flourishing prompts us to reflect on what constitutes a good life and the choices that can help achieve it. For thousands of years, humans have asked 'Why we are here?' and 'What makes for a good life?' At different times, ... Read more

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'A careful and thoughtful provocation' (Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury) Ambitiously placed at the intersection of scientific insights and spiritual wisdom, Human Flourishing prompts us to reflect on what constitutes a good life and the choices that can help achieve it. For thousands of years, humans have asked 'Why we are here?' and 'What makes for a good life?' At different times,
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What's Next?

Dispatches on the Future of Science

by Max Brockman ...

Will climate change force a massive human migration to the Northern Rim?How does our sense of morality arise from the structure of the brain?What does the latest research in language acquisition tells us about the role of culture in the way we think?What does current neurological research tell us about the nature of time?This wide-ranging collection of never-before-published essays offers the very ... Read more

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Will climate change force a massive human migration to the Northern Rim?How does our sense of morality arise from the structure of the brain?What does the latest research in language acquisition tells us about the role of culture in the way we think?What does current neurological research tell us about the nature of time?This wide-ranging collection of never-before-published essays offers the very
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The Order of Time

by Carlo Rovelli ...

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 TimesFrom 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 d... ... Read more

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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 TimesFrom 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 d...
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A Fortunate Universe

Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos

by Geraint F. Lewis, Luke A. Barnes ...

Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets, stars and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the ... Read more

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Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets, stars and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the
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God, the Science, the Evidence

by Michel-Yves Bollore, Olivier Bonnassies ...

Books of the Year- The Sunday TimesBooks We Enjoyed in 2025 - The Gospel CoalitionAfter four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God.For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galil... ... Read more

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Books of the Year- The Sunday TimesBooks We Enjoyed in 2025 - The Gospel CoalitionAfter four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God.For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galil...
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The Big Picture

On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself

by Sean Carroll ...

The instant New York Times bestseller about humanity's place in the universe—and how we understand it.“Vivid...impressive....Splendidly informative.”—The New York Times“Succeeds spectacularly.”—Science“A tour de force.”—SalonAlready internationally acclaimed for his elegant, lucid writing on the most challenging notions in modern physics, Sean Carroll is emerging as one of t... ... Read more

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The instant New York Times bestseller about humanity's place in the universe—and how we understand it.“Vivid...impressive....Splendidly informative.”—The New York Times“Succeeds spectacularly.”—Science“A tour de force.”—SalonAlready internationally acclaimed for his elegant, lucid writing on the most challenging notions in modern physics, Sean Carroll is emerging as one of t...
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Mandela Effect: The Inspirational Journey of an Unforgettable Legacy (The Mandela Effect and Glitches in Realities Codeing Explored)

by John Woodard ...

This groundbreaking work examines numerous documented cases through rigorous empirical analysis, exploring why millions of people remember corporate logos, movie quotes, geographical features, and historical events differently than current evidence indicates. Moving beyond conventional psychological explanations, the book presents the revolutionary quantum consciousness hypothesis—proposing that ... Read more

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This groundbreaking work examines numerous documented cases through rigorous empirical analysis, exploring why millions of people remember corporate logos, movie quotes, geographical features, and historical events differently than current evidence indicates. Moving beyond conventional psychological explanations, the book presents the revolutionary quantum consciousness hypothesis—proposing that
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Chemistry of Pyrotechnics

Basic Principles and Theory, Third Edition

by Chris Mocella, John A. Conkling ...

This book provides chemists with technical insight on pyrotechnics and explosives. It emphasizes basic chemical principles and practical, hands-on knowledge in the preparation of energetic materials. It examines the interactions between and adaptations of pyrotechnics to changing technology in areas such as obscuration science and low-signature flame emission. The updated third edition discusses ... Read more

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This book provides chemists with technical insight on pyrotechnics and explosives. It emphasizes basic chemical principles and practical, hands-on knowledge in the preparation of energetic materials. It examines the interactions between and adaptations of pyrotechnics to changing technology in areas such as obscuration science and low-signature flame emission. The updated third edition discusses
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

by Carlo Rovelli ...

**The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Order of Time and Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander“One of the year’s most entrancing books about science.”—The Wall Street Journal“Clear, elegant...a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics.”—The New York Times Book Review**This playful, entertaining, and mind-bending introduction to modern physics ... Read more

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**The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Order of Time and Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander“One of the year’s most entrancing books about science.”—The Wall Street Journal“Clear, elegant...a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics.”—The New York Times Book Review**This playful, entertaining, and mind-bending introduction to modern physics
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What Is Real?

The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics

by Adam Becker ...

"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ... ... Read more

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"A thorough, illuminating exploration of the most consequential controversy raging in modern science." --New York Times Book ReviewAn Editor's Choice, New York Times Book ReviewLonglisted for PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingLonglisted for Goodreads Choice AwardEvery physicist agrees quantum mechanics is among humanity's finest scientific achievements. But ask what it means, ...
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The fourth generation of nuclear reactors

Fundamentals, Types, and Benefits Explained

by Thomas Schulenberg ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is intended for readers who want to learn more about fourth-generation nuclear reactors without having to delve deeply into nuclear technology. These nuclear reactors are a number of visionary concepts for which special criteria have been set by the Generation IV International Forum with regard to safety, sustainability and economic efficiency. The book therefore describes, among other ... Read more

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This book is intended for readers who want to learn more about fourth-generation nuclear reactors without having to delve deeply into nuclear technology. These nuclear reactors are a number of visionary concepts for which special criteria have been set by the Generation IV International Forum with regard to safety, sustainability and economic efficiency. The book therefore describes, among other
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Physics Essentials For Dummies

by Steven Holzner ...

Physics Essentials For Dummies (9781119590286) was previously published as Physics Essentials For Dummies (9780470618417). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a ... Read more

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Physics Essentials For Dummies (9781119590286) was previously published as Physics Essentials For Dummies (9780470618417). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a
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Saint Joan of New York

A Novel About God and String Theory

by Mark Alpert ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine ... Read more

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SAINT JOAN OF NEW YORK is a novel about a math prodigy who becomes obsessed with discovering the Theory of Everything. Joan Cooper, a 17-year-old genius traumatized by the death of her older sister, tries to rebuild her shattered world by studying string theory and the efforts to unify the laws of physics. But as she tackles the complex equations, she falls prey to disturbing visions of a divine
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Reinventing Medicine

Beyond Mind-Body to a New Era of Healing

by Larry Dossey ...

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Infinite Potential

What Quantum Physics Reveals About How We Should Live

by Lothar Schafer ...

A hopeful and controversial view of the universe and ourselves based on the principles of quantum physics, offering a way of making our lives and the world better, with a foreword by Deepak ChopraIn Infinite Potential, physical chemist Lothar Schäfer presents a stunning view of the universe as interconnected, nonmaterial, composed of a field of infinite potential, and conscious. With his own ... Read more

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A hopeful and controversial view of the universe and ourselves based on the principles of quantum physics, offering a way of making our lives and the world better, with a foreword by Deepak ChopraIn Infinite Potential, physical chemist Lothar Schäfer presents a stunning view of the universe as interconnected, nonmaterial, composed of a field of infinite potential, and conscious. With his own
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Hawking Hawking

The Selling of a Scientific Celebrity

by Charles Seife ...

Stephen Hawking was widely recognized as the world's best physicist and even the most brilliant man alive–but what if his true talent was self-promotion?When Stephen Hawking died, he was widely recognized as the world's best physicist, and even its smartest person.He was neither.In Hawking Hawking, science journalist Charles Seife explores how Stephen Hawking came to be thought of as humanity's ... Read more

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Stephen Hawking was widely recognized as the world's best physicist and even the most brilliant man alive–but what if his true talent was self-promotion?When Stephen Hawking died, he was widely recognized as the world's best physicist, and even its smartest person.He was neither.In Hawking Hawking, science journalist Charles Seife explores how Stephen Hawking came to be thought of as humanity's
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