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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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  • The Dangerous Art of Alchemy

    A fascinating free e-short accompaniment to The Raven's Head

    A free e-short from 'Queen of the Dark Ages' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, which explores medieval Dark Arts practices and the mysterious history of alchemy.**Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head**'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head</st... ... Read more

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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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  • Imponderables

    by David Feldman ...
    Series Book 1 - Imponderables Series
    Why does an "X" stand for a kiss?Which fruits are in Juicy Fruit® gum?Why do people cry at happy endings?Why do you never see baby pigeons?Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most perplexing questions. Part of the Imponderables® series, Feldman's book arms readers with ... Read more

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  • Dragons of Eden

    Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

    by Carl Sagan ...
    “A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday . . . It's a delight.”—The New York TimesDr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends—and their amazing links to recent discoveries.“How ... Read more

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  • Scientific American's Ask the Experts

    Answers to The Most Puzzling and Mind-Blowing Science Questions

    "Easily digested nuggets of the most up-to-date scientific information provided by scientists well-versed in their fields. . . . engaging and readable." — Publishers WeeklyWhy is the night sky dark? How do dolphins sleep without drowning? Why do hangovers occur? Will time travel ever be a reality? What makes a knuckleball appear to flutter? Why are craters always round?There's only one source to ... Read more

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  • The Book of Lists

    The Original Compendium of Curious Information

    A new edition of the classic bestseller from the original authors, with additional material specifically prepared for Canadian readers by long-time This Morning CBC producer, Ira Basen, and Jane Farrow, the author of Wanted Words.In 1977, a publishing sensation was born. The Book of Lists, the first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, was published. Filled with intriguing ... Read more

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  • Science Matters (New Edition, Expanded and Updated)

    Achieving Scientific Literacy

    A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did.”—The New York Times Book ReviewKnowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to ... Read more

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  • What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

    Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

    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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  • Training Circular TC 3-04.11 Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program Change 1 January 2019

    This manual, Training Circular TC 3-04.11 Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program Change 1 January 2019, establishes the requirements for the unit’s aircrew training program (ATP). It also establishes requirements for aviation training and prescribes requirements for the aviation standardization program. This TC helps aviation leaders, trainers and evaluators at all levels ... Read more

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  • Wonderful Water Experiments for Elementary Students - Science Book for Kids 9-12 | Children's Science Education Books

    Did you know that there’s so much manipulation that you can do with water? Every time you work with water, you learn something new. Turn it to ice and you see how liquid transforms into solid. Steam it and you’ll see how liquid turns to gas. This book will contain many other water experiments that will delight and excite your elementary students. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

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  • The Princeton Field Guide to Prehistoric Mammals

    Series series Princeton Field Guides
    The ultimate illustrated guide to the lost world of prehistoric mammalsAfter the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and gigantic giraffe-like rhinoceroses. Here is the ultimate illustrated field guide to ... Read more

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  • Geopedia

    A Brief Compendium of Geologic Curiosities

    Series series Pedia Books
    A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries—from Acasta gneiss to Zircon—this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists are magpies for words, and with good reason. The ... Read more

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  • Drones for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Flying a Drone

    Learn how to master the drone controls and fly your UAV successfully.In this book we will cover the basics from safety precautions to remote control mastery. We'll walk you step by step from proper take off, hovering, adjusting your throttle and altitude, and others. You will learn basic maneuvers like circular flying, continuous flight, first person view flying, line of sight flying, and others ... Read more

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  • Allgemeinwissen

    Dein Ratgeber über das was man wissen sollte

    by Fabienne P. ...
    Stell dir vor, du bist auf einer Party und jemand erzählt begeistert von einer neuen wissenschaftlichen Entdeckung oder einem historischen Ereignis. Du hörst zu, möchtest mitreden, aber dir fehlen die Hintergründe. Oder stell dir vor, du musst eine wichtige Entscheidung treffen – sei es im Beruf, bei der Geldanlage oder sogar in einer Krisensituation – und du merkst, dass dir grundlegendes Wissen ... Read more

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  • The Little Book of Big Fun Animal Facts

    Did you know that a rhinoceros horn is made out of keratin, the same protein that makes up our finger and toenails? I do, because I, along with my daughter Nyxie, looked up a bunch of random animal facts to make this book. Here’s a couple more: Just one bat can eat up to 500 bugs in one night. That’s like you sitting down and eating 15 pizzas in one night! A horse’s ears will often point in the ... Read more

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  • Fungi

    Series Book 96 - Collins New Naturalist Library
    A comprehensive account of the natural history of fungi, from their lifestyle, habitats and ecology to their uses for humans. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comHow do we use fungi in medicine? How can we identify edible mushrooms? Brian Spooner and Peter Roberts are both widely respected experts in fungi from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. In this highly authoritative guide they ... Read more

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  • The Scientific Process

    Sixth Grade Science Experiments

    by Thomas Bell ...
    If your child is struggling with science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 5 science experiments to work with, and ten quiz questions.    This subject comes from the book “Sixth Grade Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more third grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of sixth grade math. If you .. ... Read more

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  • Fleisch

    Themenzusammenfassung

    Series series Themen
    Fleisch (von ahd. fleisc) bezeichnet im Allgemeinen Weichteile von Menschund Tieren. Im Besonderen steht der Begriff für Teile von Säugetieren undVögeln, die zur Ernährung des Menschen genutzt werden. Dazu zählen nebenMuskelgewebe mit Fett- und Bindegewebe auch Sehnen sowie bestimmte innereOrgane. Im Weiteren wird Fleisch auch zur Bezeichnung für die alsNahrungsmittel genutzten Weichteile ... Read more

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  • A Guide to Writing in the Sciences

    Series series Heritage
    While teaching writing to undergraduate science students, Gilpin and Patchet-Golubev discovered that although many relatively sophisticated manuals for scientific writing exist, most are aimed at mainly professionals or specialists and are of little practical use to the majority of students. This introductory guide fills that large gap.Direct and friendly in tone the book provides clear and ... Read more

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  • The Lived Experience of Being Raised by Single Alcohol-Dependent Father

    A Qualitative Heuristic Study

    This researched work is titled The Lived Experience of Being Raised by Single Alcohol-Dependent Father. The study illuminates the experiences of the author and the coresearchers. It is hoped that professionals will have a greater understanding of children raised by single alcohol-dependent fathers. Even any alcohol-dependent individual reading this book will find the experience under discussion ... Read more

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  • Discours de la méthode

    Le Discours de la méthode (sous-titré Pour bien conduire sa raison, et chercher la vérité dans les sciences) est un texte philosophique publié anonymement par René Descartes à Leyde le 8 juin 1637. Dans les premières éditions, ce discours servait d'introduction à trois traités scientifiques mettant en application cette méthode : La Dioptrique, Les Météores et La Géométrie. Pour Descartes, il s ... Read more

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