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Methodology eBooks

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  • Bad Science

    by Ben Goldacre ...
    Ben Goldacre’s wise and witty bestseller, shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, lifts the lid on quack doctors, flaky statistics, scaremongering journalists and evil pharmaceutical corporations.Since 2003 Dr Ben Goldacre has been exposing dodgy medical data in his popular Guardian column. In this eye-opening book he takes on the MMR hoax and misleading cosmetics ads, acupuncture and homeopathy ... Read more

    R129,02

  • The Big Fat Surprise

    why butter, meat, and cheese belong in a healthy diet

    by Nina Teicholz ...
    In The Big Fat Surprise, investigative journalist Nina Teicholz reveals the unthinkable: everything we thought we knew about dietary fat is wrong.For the past 60 years, we have been told that the best possible diet involves cutting back on fat, especially saturated fat. But what if the low-fat diet is itself the problem? What if the very foods we’ve been denying ourselves — the creamy cheeses, the ... Read more

    R617,19

  • The Cancer Code

    A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery

    by Dr Jason Fung ...
    Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline … but the ‘War on Cancer’ has hardly been won.In The Cancer Code, Dr Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease – what it is, how it manifests and why ... Read more

    R261,50

  • Graphene 101 An Inventor's Guide to Making Graphene

    by Robert Murray-Smith ...
    Graphene is a two dimensional material consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb or chicken wire structure. It is the thinnest material known to man and yet is also one of the strongest materials there is. It conducts electricity as well as copper and is better than all other materials as a conductor of heat. Graphene is almost completely transparent, yet so dense that ... Read more

    R82,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Dangerous Art of Alchemy

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

    by Karen Maitland ...
    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

    Free

  • Rigor Mortis

    How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions

    by Richard Harris ...
    An essential book to understanding whether the new miracle cure is good science or simply too good to be trueAmerican taxpayers spend $30 billion annually funding biomedical research, but over half of these studies can't be replicated due to poor experimental design, improper methods, and sloppy statistics. Bad science doesn't just hold back medical progress, it can sign the equivalent of a death ... Read more

    R31,92

  • Calling Bullshit

    The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World

    by Jevin D. West, Carl T. Bergstrom ...
    'A necessary book for our times. But also just great fun' Saul Perlmutter, Nobel LaureateThe world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Start-up culture elevates hype to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act.Based on a popular course at the University of Washington, Calling Bullshit gives us ... Read more

    R246,43

  • Ebola

    The Natural and Human History

    by David Quammen ...
    In 1976 a deadly virus emerged from the Congo forest. As swiftly as it came, it disappeared, leaving no trace.Over the four decades since, Ebola has emerged sporadically, each time to devastating effect. It can kill up to 90% of its victims. In between these outbreaks, it is untraceable, hiding deep in the jungle. The search is on to find Ebola’s elusive host animal. And until we find it, Ebola ... Read more

    R117,63

  • The Art of Explanation

    How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

    by Ros Atkins ...
    **From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about ... Read more

    R259,77

  • Science and Beyond

    Toward Greater Sanity through Science, Philosophy, Art and Spirituality

    by Rolf Sattler ...
    Science, coupled with technology, has become the dominant force in most parts of the world. Thus, it affects our lives and society in many ways. Yet, misconceptions about science are widespread in governments, the general public, and even among many scientists. Science and Beyond explores these misconceptions that may have grave and even disastrous consequences for individuals and society as was ... Read more

    R27,68

  • Immunity

    The Science of Staying Well

    by Dr Jenna Macciochi ...
    Start strengthening your immunity for good.In this ground-breaking book, expert immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi unravels the new science around immunity.Immunity decodes exactly what it takes to be well in the modern day and reveals tips and tricks you can start putting into practice immediately, including chapters on:· Immunity-nourishing nutrition and the best foods to eat· The importance of ... Read more

    R261,50

  • Advances in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health

    Volume 17

    Edited by Gianfranco Donelli ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book series focuses on current progress in the broad field of medical microbiology, and covers both basic and applied topics related to the study of microbes, their interactions with human and animals, and emerging issues relevant for public health. Original research and review articles present and discuss multidisciplinary findings and developments on various aspects of microbiology, ... Read more

    R2 315,63

  • Topics in Biomedical Gerontology

    Edited by Pramod C. Rath, Ramesh Sharma, S. Prasad ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This book presents a collection of articles on various aspects of current research on aging. These include model systems, cellular, biochemical and molecular aspects of experimental aging research, as well as selected intervention studies on age-related diseases.Aging is a global challenge to human society. Children are always in a hurry to become adults, while adults produce offspring and add to ... Read more

    R2 493,76

  • Pacific - Atlantic Mollusc Migration

    Pliocene Inter-Ocean Gateway Archives on Tjörnes, North Iceland

    Edited by Jón Eiríksson, Leifur A. Símonarson ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This volume sheds new light on the marine fauna and geological setting of the Tjörnes Sequence, North Iceland, which is a classic site for the Pliocene and Pleistocene stratigraphy of the North Atlantic region. Readers will discover descriptions of new data collected by the editors over a period of over three decades on marine faunal assemblages and sedimentology available for palaeoenvironmental ... Read more

    R2 493,76

  • Isaac Newton - Der größte Wissenschaftler der Geschichte

    Sir Isaac Newton, der größte Wissenschaftler der Geschichte.

    by Heinz Duthel ...
    Die medievale europäische Wissenschaft war primitiv. Eine gewisse Menge Wissenschaft über Astronomie, sowie Biologie, Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften wurde von den alten Griechen und Romanen erhalten. All das begann in der frühen 16. Jahrhunderte zu verändern. Zuerst schrieb ein polnischer Mann, Nikolaus Copernicus, ein Buch, das heimliche Sphären-Revolutionen im Jahr 1543 genannt wurde. In ... Read more

    R119,00

  • High Performance Computing for Drug Discovery and Biomedicine

    Edited by Alexander Heifetz ...
    Series series Springer Protocols
    This volume explores the application of high-performance computing (HPC) technologies to computational drug discovery (CDD) and biomedicine. The first section collects CDD approaches that, together with HPC, can revolutionize and automate drug discovery process, such as knowledge graphs, natural language processing (NLP), Bayesian optimization, automated virtual screening platforms, alchemical ... Read more

    R3 028,28

  • 现代科技与家国情怀

    by 郭雨蓉 ...
    本书内容包括《陈十一：我的人生选择》《李凤亮：文化自信与文化创新》《栗沛沛：中国金融稳定》《姚新”计算机、人工智能和未来产业的发展》《邓巍巍：放飞青春梦想书写人生华章》《汤涛现代教育与家国情怀》等十六讲。 ... Read more

    R293,41

  • Biomimetics and Bionic Applications with Clinical Applications

    Edited by Meir Israelowitz, Birgit Weyand, Herbert P. von Schroeder, Peter Vogt, Matthias Reuter, Kerstin Reimers ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book presents current trends and developments in the rapidly growing field of biomimetics. It takes an application-oriented approach to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of this field: Experts, from academic as well as professional backgrounds, contribute to this book by describing and presenting state-of-the-art experiments and practical developments. A strong emphasis is put on the ... Read more

    R3 723,11

  • Imaging Mass Spectrometry

    Protocols for Mass Microscopy

    Edited by Mitsutoshi Setou ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Addressing the widespread need for a practical guide to imaging mass spectrometry (IMS), this book presents the protocols of IMS technology. As that technology expands, research groups around the world continue its development. Pharmaceutical companies are using IMS for drug analyses to study pharmacokinetics and medical properties of drugs. Drug research and disease-related biomarker screening ... Read more

    R1 603,09

  • Next Generation Experiments To Measure The Neutron Lifetime - Proceedings Of The Workshop

    by Susan J Seestrom ...
    There is a great interest in improving the limits on neutron lifetime to the level of a precision of 0.1 s. The neutron lifetime is both an important fundamental quantity as well as a parameter influencing important processes such as nucleosynthesis (Helium production in the early universe) and the rate of energy production in the Sun.Aiming to create a roadmap of R&D for a next generation neutron ... Read more

    R581,08

  • Horticultural Nematology

    by N.G. Ravichandra ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    The major objective of this book is to highlight the significance of phytonematodes in horticulture. Detailed and latest information on major aspects of phytonematodes associated exclusively with horticultural crops, which is the need of the day, is lacking. Hence, the book has been written mainly with the objective of providing its readers, comprehensive information on the advanced aspects ... Read more

    R2 493,76

  • Aromas del mundo

    Una guía para narices inquietas

    by Harold McGee ...
    Translated by Marcos Pérez Sánchez, Francesc Pedrosa Martín ...
    Un viaje al misterioso mundo de los olores con Harold McGee, autor de La cocina y los alimentos .En esta obra de asombrosa sabiduría y originalidad, Harold McGee destila la ciencia que hay detrás de los olores hasta obtener una guía accesible y muy entretenida sobre los aromas del mundo. Aunando vivencias personales y una rigurosa investigación, incorpora los últimos descubrimientos de la biología ... Read more

    R306,49

  • Analysis of Kinetic Reaction Mechanisms

    by Alison S. Tomlin, Tamás Turányi ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Chemical processes in many fields of science and technology, including combustion, atmospheric chemistry, environmental modelling, process engineering, and systems biology, can be described by detailed reaction mechanisms consisting of numerous reaction steps. This book describes methods for the analysis of reaction mechanisms that are applicable in all these fields. Topics addressed include: how ... Read more

    R1 603,09

  • Investigations

    by Stuart A. Kauffman ...
    "It may be that I have stumbled upon an adequate description of life itself." These modest yet profound words trumpet an imminent paradigm shift in scientific, economic, and technological thinking. In the tradition of Schrödinger's classic What Is Life?, Kauffman's Investigations is a tour-de-force exploration of the very essence of life itself, with conclusions that radically undermine the ... Read more

    R672,62