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Silent Spring. Illustrated

par Rachel Carson ...

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a groundbreaking environmental science book that brought to light the adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds. Published in 1962, Carson's meticulously researched work challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other harmful pesticides. Through compelling narrative ... En savoir plus

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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a groundbreaking environmental science book that brought to light the adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds. Published in 1962, Carson's meticulously researched work challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other harmful pesticides. Through compelling narrative
... En savoir plus
Most Delicious Poison

The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices

par Noah Whiteman ...

**An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature’s toxins and why we are attracted—and addicted—to them.“A magisterial, fascinating, and gripping tour de force.” —Neil Shubin, biology professor and author or Your Inner Fish**A deadly secret lurks within our spice racks, medicine cabinets, backyard gardens, and private stashes.Scratch beneath the surface of a coffee bean, a red pepper flake, a ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

**An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature’s toxins and why we are attracted—and addicted—to them.“A magisterial, fascinating, and gripping tour de force.” —Neil Shubin, biology professor and author or Your Inner Fish**A deadly secret lurks within our spice racks, medicine cabinets, backyard gardens, and private stashes.Scratch beneath the surface of a coffee bean, a red pepper flake, a
... En savoir plus
The Periodic Table Illustrated

par Abbie Headon ...

Collections series Mini Encyclopedias
• A compact illustrated guide to the periodic table • Includes illustrations and the chemical symbol for each element • Explains the structure, uses and history of each element ... En savoir plus

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• A compact illustrated guide to the periodic table • Includes illustrations and the chemical symbol for each element • Explains the structure, uses and history of each element
... En savoir plus
The Billion-Dollar Molecule

The Quest for the Perfect Drug

par Barry Werth ...

Join journalist Barry Werth as he pulls back the curtain on Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, and witness firsthand the intense drama being played out in the pioneering and hugely profitable field of drug research.Founded by Joshua Boger, a dynamic Harvard- and Merck-trained scientific whiz kid, Vertex is dedicated to designing—atom by atom—both a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $22.50 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Join journalist Barry Werth as he pulls back the curtain on Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, and witness firsthand the intense drama being played out in the pioneering and hugely profitable field of drug research.Founded by Joshua Boger, a dynamic Harvard- and Merck-trained scientific whiz kid, Vertex is dedicated to designing—atom by atom—both a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug,
... En savoir plus
The Quirks & Quarks Question Book

101 Answers to Listeners' Questions

par CBC ...

• Is there really such a thing as a blue moon?• What time is it at the North Pole?• Why don’t woodpeckers get concussed?• Why don’t snorers wake themselves with the racket they make?• Do insects sleep?These are just a few of the intriguing questions asked and answered in The Quirks & Quarks Question Book, the first question and answer book to come out of CBC Radio’s enormously popular weekly ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

• Is there really such a thing as a blue moon?• What time is it at the North Pole?• Why don’t woodpeckers get concussed?• Why don’t snorers wake themselves with the racket they make?• Do insects sleep?These are just a few of the intriguing questions asked and answered in The Quirks & Quarks Question Book, the first question and answer book to come out of CBC Radio’s enormously popular weekly
... En savoir plus
The Case Against Sugar

par Gary Taubes ...

From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty
... En savoir plus
The Chemistry Book

par DK ...

Collections series DK Big Ideas
Learn about elements, molecules and compounds in The Chemistry Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Chemistry in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Chemistry Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Learn about elements, molecules and compounds in The Chemistry Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Chemistry in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Chemistry Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on
... En savoir plus
Molecules

A Very Short Introduction

par Philip Ball ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
The processes in a single living cell are akin to that of a city teeming with molecular inhabitants that move, communicate, cooperate, and compete. In this Very Short Introduction, Philip Ball explores the role of the molecule in and around us - how, for example, a single fertilized egg can grow into a multi-celled Mozart, what makes spider's silk insoluble in the morning dew, and how this ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

The processes in a single living cell are akin to that of a city teeming with molecular inhabitants that move, communicate, cooperate, and compete. In this Very Short Introduction, Philip Ball explores the role of the molecule in and around us - how, for example, a single fertilized egg can grow into a multi-celled Mozart, what makes spider's silk insoluble in the morning dew, and how this
... En savoir plus
Chemical Engineering

Design and Analysis of Chemical Process Engineering

par Phil Gilberts ...

Chemical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles from chemistry, physics, mathematics, and economics to tackle complex challenges across a diverse range of industries.At its core, chemical engineers focus on efficiently harnessing, transforming, and transporting chemicals, materials, and energy on a large scale. This involves not only designing and optimizing processes ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Chemical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles from chemistry, physics, mathematics, and economics to tackle complex challenges across a diverse range of industries.At its core, chemical engineers focus on efficiently harnessing, transforming, and transporting chemicals, materials, and energy on a large scale. This involves not only designing and optimizing processes
... En savoir plus
Half Lives

The Unlikely History of Radium

par Lucy Jane Santos ...

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday life.Of all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item – a ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday life.Of all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item – a
... En savoir plus
Genie in the Bottle, The

64 All New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life

par Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

The Genie in the Bottle makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons and minds. Learn about the latest on chocolate research, flax, ginkgo biloba, magnesium, and blueberries. Read about the ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Genie in the Bottle makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons and minds. Learn about the latest on chocolate research, flax, ginkgo biloba, magnesium, and blueberries. Read about the
... En savoir plus
Clinical Trials Audit Preparation

A Guide for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Inspections

par Vera Mihajlovic-Madzarevic ...

A must-have guide for any professional in the drug manufacturing industryThe Good Clinical Practice (GCP) audit is a tedious but necessary exercise that assures that all parties do their job properly and in compliance with the applicable FDA code. Clinical Trials Audit Preparation demystifies the audit process for all parties involved, including clinical research sponsors, clinical investigators, ... En savoir plus

$130.99 CAD

A must-have guide for any professional in the drug manufacturing industryThe Good Clinical Practice (GCP) audit is a tedious but necessary exercise that assures that all parties do their job properly and in compliance with the applicable FDA code. Clinical Trials Audit Preparation demystifies the audit process for all parties involved, including clinical research sponsors, clinical investigators,
... En savoir plus
Simply Chemistry

par DK ...

Collections series DK Simply
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way—from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the Periodic Table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way—from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the Periodic Table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each
... En savoir plus
Ice Cream

par H Douglas Goff, Richard W Hartel ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Ice Cream, 7th Edition focuses on the science and technology of frozen dessert production and quality. It explores the entire scope of the ice cream and frozen dessert industry, from the chemical, physical, engineering and biological principles of the production process to the distribution of the finished product. It is intended for industry personnel from large to small scale processors and ... En savoir plus

$115.99 CAD

Ice Cream, 7th Edition focuses on the science and technology of frozen dessert production and quality. It explores the entire scope of the ice cream and frozen dessert industry, from the chemical, physical, engineering and biological principles of the production process to the distribution of the finished product. It is intended for industry personnel from large to small scale processors and
... En savoir plus
Molecular Storms

The Physics of Stars, Cells and the Origin of Life

par Liam Graham ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
“Following in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking's ‘A brief history of time’ and Simon Singh's ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ this exceptionally accessible book will you leave marveling at the wonders of the world and, if you didn't listen to your science teachers, wishing you had. Graham writes with the mind of a physicist and the soul of a poet.”Nicki Hayes, CCO, The Communications Practice, author of ... En savoir plus

$51.99 CAD

“Following in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking's ‘A brief history of time’ and Simon Singh's ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ this exceptionally accessible book will you leave marveling at the wonders of the world and, if you didn't listen to your science teachers, wishing you had. Graham writes with the mind of a physicist and the soul of a poet.”Nicki Hayes, CCO, The Communications Practice, author of
... En savoir plus
The Heat Will Kill You First

Life and Death on a Scorched Planet

par Jeff Goodell ...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times best-selling journalist Jeff Goodell presents an important examination of the impact that temperature rise will have on our lives and on our planet, offering a vital new perspective on where we are headed, how we can prepare, and what is at stake if we fail to act.“Masterful, bracing” (David Wallace-Wells)</strong... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times best-selling journalist Jeff Goodell presents an important examination of the impact that temperature rise will have on our lives and on our planet, offering a vital new perspective on where we are headed, how we can prepare, and what is at stake if we fail to act.“Masterful, bracing” (David Wallace-Wells)</strong...
... En savoir plus
The Fly in the Ointment

70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life

par Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry all around us in this intriguing look at everyday scienceFrom pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic, the science that surrounds us can be mystifying. Why do some people drill holes in their heads for “enlightenment”? How did a small chemical error nearly convict the unfortunate Patricia Stallings for murdering her son? ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry all around us in this intriguing look at everyday scienceFrom pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic, the science that surrounds us can be mystifying. Why do some people drill holes in their heads for “enlightenment”? How did a small chemical error nearly convict the unfortunate Patricia Stallings for murdering her son?
... En savoir plus
Walking in the Woods

Go back to nature with the Japanese way of shinrin-yoku

par Yoshifumi Miyazaki ...

'It is clear that our bodies still recognize nature as our home...' - Yoshifumi Miyazaki'Forest bathing' or shinrin-yoku is a way of walking in the woods that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It brings together ancient ways and wisdom with cutting edge environmental health science.Simply put, forest bathing is the practice of walking slowly through the woods, in no hurry, for a morning, an ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

'It is clear that our bodies still recognize nature as our home...' - Yoshifumi Miyazaki'Forest bathing' or shinrin-yoku is a way of walking in the woods that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It brings together ancient ways and wisdom with cutting edge environmental health science.Simply put, forest bathing is the practice of walking slowly through the woods, in no hurry, for a morning, an
... En savoir plus
Terra Preta

How the World's Most Fertile Soil Can Help Reverse Climate Change and Reduce World Hunger

par Ute Scheub, Haiko Pieplow, Hans-Peter Schmidt, Kathleen Draper ...

Terra preta is the Portuguese name of a type of soil which is thought to have almost miraculous properties. The newspapers are flooded with reports about black gold,” scientists believe that two of the greatest problems facing the world climate change and the hunger crisis - can be solved by it. The beauty of it is that everyone can do something about it because since 2005 the secret of producing ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Terra preta is the Portuguese name of a type of soil which is thought to have almost miraculous properties. The newspapers are flooded with reports about black gold,” scientists believe that two of the greatest problems facing the world climate change and the hunger crisis - can be solved by it. The beauty of it is that everyone can do something about it because since 2005 the secret of producing
... En savoir plus
Simulation of ODE/PDE Models with MATLAB®, OCTAVE and SCILAB

Scientific and Engineering Applications

par Carlos Vilas, Alain Vande Wouwer, Philippe Saucez ...

Collections series Engineering (R0)
Simulation of ODE/PDE Models with MATLAB®, OCTAVE and SCILAB shows the reader how to exploit a fuller array of numerical methods for the analysis of complex scientific and engineering systems than is conventionally employed. The book is dedicated to numerical simulation of distributed parameter systems described by mixed systems of algebraic equations, ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and ... En savoir plus

$153.69 CAD

Simulation of ODE/PDE Models with MATLAB®, OCTAVE and SCILAB shows the reader how to exploit a fuller array of numerical methods for the analysis of complex scientific and engineering systems than is conventionally employed. The book is dedicated to numerical simulation of distributed parameter systems described by mixed systems of algebraic equations, ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and
... En savoir plus
Introducción a la cristalografía

Un enfoque didáctico

par Julio José Andrade Gamboa ...

Collections Livre 58 - Manuales
El estudio de los materiales sólidos requiere de conocimientos de cristalografía. Esta disciplina abarca muchos ámbitos de conocimiento (física, química, matemática) y atiende a diferentes aspectos que van desde la morfología de los cristales hasta la disposición interna de las unidades estructurales.Esta obra intenta ser un nexo entre los libros de grado básicos y los avanzados y está dirigida a ... En savoir plus

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El estudio de los materiales sólidos requiere de conocimientos de cristalografía. Esta disciplina abarca muchos ámbitos de conocimiento (física, química, matemática) y atiende a diferentes aspectos que van desde la morfología de los cristales hasta la disposición interna de las unidades estructurales.Esta obra intenta ser un nexo entre los libros de grado básicos y los avanzados y está dirigida a
... En savoir plus
Liquid

The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives

par Prof. Mark Miodownik ...

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING, PRIZE-WINNING STUFF MATTERSSometimes explosive, often delightful, occasionally poisonous, but always fascinating: the secret lives of liquids, from one of our best-known scientists________________A series of glasses of transparent liquids is in front of you: but which will quench your thirst and which will kill you? And why? Why does one liquid make us drunk, and ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING, PRIZE-WINNING STUFF MATTERSSometimes explosive, often delightful, occasionally poisonous, but always fascinating: the secret lives of liquids, from one of our best-known scientists________________A series of glasses of transparent liquids is in front of you: but which will quench your thirst and which will kill you? And why? Why does one liquid make us drunk, and
... En savoir plus
DNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems

Modifié par Evgeny Katz ...

Discover the science of biocomputing with this comprehensive and forward-looking new resourceDNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems delivers an authoritative overview of DNA- and RNA-based biocomputing systems that touches on cutting-edge advancements in computer science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and materials science. Accomplished researcher, academic, and author Evgeny Katz offers readers an ... En savoir plus

$206.99 CAD

Discover the science of biocomputing with this comprehensive and forward-looking new resourceDNA- and RNA-Based Computing Systems delivers an authoritative overview of DNA- and RNA-based biocomputing systems that touches on cutting-edge advancements in computer science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and materials science. Accomplished researcher, academic, and author Evgeny Katz offers readers an
... En savoir plus
Bow Ties in Risk Management

A Concept Book for Process Safety

par CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) ...

AN AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE THAT EXPLAINS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BOW TIE ANALYSIS, A QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT AND BARRIER MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGYFrom a collaborative effort of the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and the Energy Institute (EI) comes an invaluable book that puts the focus on a specific qualitative risk management methodology – bow tie barrier analysis. The ... En savoir plus

$171.99 CAD

AN AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE THAT EXPLAINS THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BOW TIE ANALYSIS, A QUALITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT AND BARRIER MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGYFrom a collaborative effort of the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and the Energy Institute (EI) comes an invaluable book that puts the focus on a specific qualitative risk management methodology – bow tie barrier analysis. The
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