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The Demon-Haunted World

Science as a Candle in the Dark

by Carl Sagan ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the renowned astronomer and author of Cosmos comes a “powerful [and] stirring defense of informed rationality” (The Washington Post Book World) in a world where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace.LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER • “Glorious . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the renowned astronomer and author of Cosmos comes a “powerful [and] stirring defense of informed rationality” (The Washington Post Book World) in a world where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace.LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER • “Glorious . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to
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Broca's Brain

Reflections on the Romance of Science

by Carl Sagan ...

A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.“Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.“Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent
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Pale Blue Dot

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan ...

“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

“Fascinating . . . memorable . . . revealing . . . perhaps the best of Carl Sagan’s books.”—The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and
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Cosmos

by Carl Sagan ...

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan’s classic bestseller that “dives into the past, present, and future of science, dealing with the mind-staggering enormity of the cosmos in which we exist” (Associated Press)—with an Introduction by Ann Druyan and a Foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson“Sagan dazzles the mind with the miracle of our survival, framed by the stately galaxies of space.”—CosmopolitanTHE ... Read more

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Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan’s classic bestseller that “dives into the past, present, and future of science, dealing with the mind-staggering enormity of the cosmos in which we exist” (Associated Press)—with an Introduction by Ann Druyan and a Foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson“Sagan dazzles the mind with the miracle of our survival, framed by the stately galaxies of space.”—CosmopolitanTHE
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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

$11.99 CAD

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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A Crack in the Edge of the World

America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906

by Simon Winchester ...

The international bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and Krakatoa vividly brings to life the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake that leveled a city symbolic of America's relentless western expansion. Simon Winchester has also fashioned an enthralling and informative informative look at the tumultuous subterranean world that produces earthquakes, the planet's most sudden and destructive ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The international bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and Krakatoa vividly brings to life the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake that leveled a city symbolic of America's relentless western expansion. Simon Winchester has also fashioned an enthralling and informative informative look at the tumultuous subterranean world that produces earthquakes, the planet's most sudden and destructive
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The Science of Why, Volume 5

Answers to Questions About the Ordinary, the Odd, and the Outlandish

by Jay Ingram ...

Series series The Science of Why series
Chock-full of peculiar puzzles, mind-bending mythbusters, and quirky questions, the fifth pop science book in the bestselling Science of Why series is perfect for anyone curious about the weird and wondrous world we live in.Have you ever wondered if octopuses are from outer space? What Mexican jumping beans are? Or if banana peels are really slippery?If questions like these are keeping you up at ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Chock-full of peculiar puzzles, mind-bending mythbusters, and quirky questions, the fifth pop science book in the bestselling Science of Why series is perfect for anyone curious about the weird and wondrous world we live in.Have you ever wondered if octopuses are from outer space? What Mexican jumping beans are? Or if banana peels are really slippery?If questions like these are keeping you up at
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The Science of Harry Potter

The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!

by Mark Brake, Jon Chase ...

Series series The Science of
How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:Will we ever see an invisibility cloak?How ... Read more

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How does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:Will we ever see an invisibility cloak?How
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The Science of Why, Volume 4

Answers to Questions About Science Facts, Fables, and Phenomena

by Jay Ingram ...

Series series The Science of Why series
Back by popular demand: a brand-new volume of science queries, quirks, and quandaries in the mega-bestselling Science of Why series, sure to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.Have you ever wondered why we close our eyes when we sneeze? Or how far underground things can live? Or if there’s a way to choose the fastest lineup at the grocery store?Yes? Then fasten your seat belts! ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Back by popular demand: a brand-new volume of science queries, quirks, and quandaries in the mega-bestselling Science of Why series, sure to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.Have you ever wondered why we close our eyes when we sneeze? Or how far underground things can live? Or if there’s a way to choose the fastest lineup at the grocery store?Yes? Then fasten your seat belts!
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A PhD Is Not Enough!

A Guide to Survival in Science

by Peter J. Feibelman ...

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist.Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find.In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a ... Read more

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Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist.Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find.In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a
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Letters on Occult Meditation. Illustrated

by Alice Bailey ...

Letters on Occult Meditation presents a comprehensive and practical guide to the science of meditation from an esoteric perspective. In this early and influential work, Alice Bailey explores the transformative power of disciplined mental focus as a tool for spiritual evolution, soul contact, and planetary service. Structured as a series of instructive letters, the book was written to guide ... Read more

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Letters on Occult Meditation presents a comprehensive and practical guide to the science of meditation from an esoteric perspective. In this early and influential work, Alice Bailey explores the transformative power of disciplined mental focus as a tool for spiritual evolution, soul contact, and planetary service. Structured as a series of instructive letters, the book was written to guide
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The Science of Women in Horror

The Special Effects, Stunts, and True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fright Films

by Meg Hafdahl, Kelly Florence ...

Series series The Science of
From scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn’t just for the boys.Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Monsters, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the feminist horror movies, TV shows, and characters we all know and love.Through interviews, film analysis, and bone ... Read more

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From scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn’t just for the boys.Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Monsters, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the feminist horror movies, TV shows, and characters we all know and love.Through interviews, film analysis, and bone
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A History of Western Philosophy. Illustrated

by Bertrand Russell ...

"A History of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient Greece to the early 20th century. Russell, a distinguished philosopher himself, presents the key figures, ideas, and movements that have shaped the philosophical landscape over centuries. The book is divided into major sections, each ... Read more

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"A History of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient Greece to the early 20th century. Russell, a distinguished philosopher himself, presents the key figures, ideas, and movements that have shaped the philosophical landscape over centuries. The book is divided into major sections, each
... Read more
Climat - La realité tout simplement

Sauvons le climat

by Jean Poitou ...

Sous la forme de fiches, l'auteur répond aux questions récurrentes liées au réchauffement climatique afin de déceler les fausses informations.À PROPOS DE L'AUTEURJean Poitou est physicien, climatologue. Ancien adjoint au directeur du Laboratoire des sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE), il est président du Conseil Scientifique de « Sauvons Le Climat » et membre de la commission Energie ... Read more

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Sous la forme de fiches, l'auteur répond aux questions récurrentes liées au réchauffement climatique afin de déceler les fausses informations.À PROPOS DE L'AUTEURJean Poitou est physicien, climatologue. Ancien adjoint au directeur du Laboratoire des sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE), il est président du Conseil Scientifique de « Sauvons Le Climat » et membre de la commission Energie
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The Science of James Bond

The Super-Villains, Tech, and Spy-Craft Behind the Film and Fiction

by Mark Brake ...

Series series The Science of
Spy-Fi Culture with a License to KillFrom Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world’s most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Spy-Fi Culture with a License to KillFrom Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, James Bond is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Out-grossing Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world’s most iconic and international secret agent has a shelf life of almost six decades, from Dr. No to Spectre. As nuclear missile threats are replaced by a series of subtler threats
... Read more
The Science of Why, Volume 3

Answers to Questions About Science Myths, Mysteries, and Marvels

by Jay Ingram ...

Series series The Science of Why series
The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell a drop of blood a mile away?Then you’re in luck! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is back to answer all those questions and ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell a drop of blood a mile away?Then you’re in luck! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is back to answer all those questions and
... Read more
A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion

The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein

by Stephen Hawking ...

With commentary by the greatest physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, this anthology has garnered impressive reviews. PW has called it "a gem of a collection" while New Scientist magazine notes the "thrill of reading Einstein's own words." From the writings that revealed the famous Theory of Relativity, to other papers that shook the scientific world of the 20th century, A Stubbornly Persistent ... Read more

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With commentary by the greatest physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, this anthology has garnered impressive reviews. PW has called it "a gem of a collection" while New Scientist magazine notes the "thrill of reading Einstein's own words." From the writings that revealed the famous Theory of Relativity, to other papers that shook the scientific world of the 20th century, A Stubbornly Persistent
... Read more
The Science of Alfred Hitchcock

The Truth Behind Psycho, The Birds, North by Northwest, and Other Legendary Films by the Master of Suspense

by Meg Hafdahl, Kelly Florence ...

Series series The Science of
From the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado.The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a close look at the Master of Suspense’s most revered works. From his start in the silent era to his shocking unmasking of Norman Bates in Psycho, we explore Hitchcock’s legacy through the lens of biography, science, and pop ... Read more

$15.94 CAD

From the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado.The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a close look at the Master of Suspense’s most revered works. From his start in the silent era to his shocking unmasking of Norman Bates in Psycho, we explore Hitchcock’s legacy through the lens of biography, science, and pop
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Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel

Technology and Invention in the Middle Ages

by Frances Gies, Joseph Gies ...

Series series Medieval Life

$11.99 CAD
Writing Successful Science Proposals

Third Edition

by Andrew J. Friedland, Carol L Folt, Jennifer L. Mercer ...

An authoritative how-to guide that explains every aspect of science proposal writingThis fully revised edition of the authoritative guide to science proposal writing is an essential tool for any researcher embarking on a grant or thesis application. In accessible steps, the authors detail every stage of proposal writing, from conceiving and designing a project to analyzing data, synthesizing ... Read more

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An authoritative how-to guide that explains every aspect of science proposal writingThis fully revised edition of the authoritative guide to science proposal writing is an essential tool for any researcher embarking on a grant or thesis application. In accessible steps, the authors detail every stage of proposal writing, from conceiving and designing a project to analyzing data, synthesizing
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Atlantic

Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms,and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories

by Simon Winchester ...

"Variably genial, cautionary, lyrical, admonitory, terrifying, horrifying and inspiring…A lifetime of thought, travel, reading, imagination and memory inform this affecting account." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester tells the breathtaking saga of the Atlantic Ocean ... Read more

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"Variably genial, cautionary, lyrical, admonitory, terrifying, horrifying and inspiring…A lifetime of thought, travel, reading, imagination and memory inform this affecting account." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester tells the breathtaking saga of the Atlantic Ocean
... Read more
The Science of Why

Answers to Questions About the World Around Us

by Jay Ingram ...

Series series The Science of Why series
Ever wonder why onions make you cry? Or why lizards do pushups? Or why leaves change color in the fall?Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions (Does time speed up as we age? How much Neanderthal is in me? Why do some animals throw their feces?), he’s here to put our scientific ... Read more

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Ever wonder why onions make you cry? Or why lizards do pushups? Or why leaves change color in the fall?Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions (Does time speed up as we age? How much Neanderthal is in me? Why do some animals throw their feces?), he’s here to put our scientific
... Read more
Accidental Medical Discoveries

How Tenacity and Pure Dumb Luck Changed the World

by Robert W. Winters ...

Many of the world’s most important and life-saving devices and techniques were often discovered purely by accident. Serendipity, timing, and luck played a part in the discovery of unintentional cures and breakthroughs:A plastic shard in an RAF pilot’s eye leads to the use of plastic for contact lenses.The inability to remove a titanium chamber from rabbit’s bone leads to dental implants.Viagra was ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Many of the world’s most important and life-saving devices and techniques were often discovered purely by accident. Serendipity, timing, and luck played a part in the discovery of unintentional cures and breakthroughs:A plastic shard in an RAF pilot’s eye leads to the use of plastic for contact lenses.The inability to remove a titanium chamber from rabbit’s bone leads to dental implants.Viagra was
... Read more
The Language Instinct

How The Mind Creates Language

by Steven Pinker ...

"A brilliant, witty, and altogether satisfying book." — New York Times Book ReviewThe classic work on the development of human language by the world’s leading expert on language and the mindIn The Language Instinct, the world's expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain ... Read more

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"A brilliant, witty, and altogether satisfying book." — New York Times Book ReviewThe classic work on the development of human language by the world’s leading expert on language and the mindIn The Language Instinct, the world's expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain
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