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The Smartphone: Anatomy of an Industry
Elizabeth Woyke · The New Press
Format: Print book
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We think we know everything about our smartphones. We use them constantly. We depend on them for every conceivable purpose. We are familiar with every inch of their compact frames. But there is more to the smartphone than meets the eye. How have smartphones shaped the way we socialize and interact?... |
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Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet
Leonard David · National Geographic Soc
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet and human habitation of Mars isn t much farther off. In October 2015, NASA declared Mars an achievable goal; that same season, Ridley Scott and Matt Damon s"The Martian"drew crowds into theaters, signaled by its nearly... |
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A Space Traveler's Guide to the Solar System
Mark Thompson · Pegasus Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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An eye-opening and provocative tour of our solar system, from one of Britain's celebrated astronomists. Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut, traveling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the solar system, visiting the sun and the planets,... |
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Convicting the Innocent: Death Row and America's Broken System of Justice
Stanley Cohen · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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"A landmark in the fight against the death penalty. Extensively researched and brilliantly written." Martin Garbus, criminal defense attorneyIn January 2000, Illinois Governor George H. Ryan declared a moratorium on state executions. Three years later, Ryan commuted all Illinois... |
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A Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing: 14 Simple Toy Designs to Get You Started
Mike Rigsby · Chicago Review Press
Format: Book
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3D printers have revolutionized the worlds of manufacturing, design, and art. But how does a person with little or no computer design experience create an object to print? The best way to learn is through hands-on experience. Professional engineer Mike Rigsby leads readers step-by-step... |
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Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime
Val Mcdermid · Grove
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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In the course of researching her best-selling books, McDermid has become familiar with many branches of forensics, and now she uncovers the history of this science and the people who make sure that for murderers, there is no hiding place. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past... |
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Public Domain, The: How to Find & Use Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art & More
Stephen Fishman J.D. · NOLO
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
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Need content? Find public domain works free for the taking! Even though you've always been told otherwise, writers and artists can often copy other people's work and get away with it. Enter the world of the public domain, where everything is free for the taking, and the only secret... |
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Close Reading in Elementary School: Bringing Readers and Texts Together
Diana Sisson · Routledge
Format: Hardcover
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The Common Core State Standards encourage teachers to use close reading as a means to help students access complex text. Many literacy experts believe close reading has the power to create strong, independent readers. But what does that really mean, and how does it work in the classroom?This... |
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The Renewable Energy Home Handbook: Insulation & energy saving, Living off-grid, Bio-mass heating, Wind turbines, Solar electric PV generation, Solar water heating, Heat pumps, & more
Lindsay Porter · Veloce Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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The Renewable Energy Home Handbook is biased towards the practical, and covers the installation of all leading types of alternative domestic energy sources - from ground- and air-source heat pumps, PV solar electricity generation and solar water heating, to bio-mass domestic heating systems... |
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Mindless: Why Smarter Machines are Making Dumber Humans
Simon Head · Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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We live in the age of Computer Business Systems (CBSs) - the highly complex, computer-intensive management programs on which large organizations increasingly rely. In Mindless, Simon Head argues that these systems have come to trump human expertise, dictating the goals and strategies of a wide... |
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101 Law Forms for Personal Use
Nolo Editors · NOLO
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
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Reliable legal forms for common personal and family transactions At one time or another, we all need to get an agreement in writing. But where to start? 101 Law Forms for Personal Use makes it easy to create legal agreements and organize essential information. The plain-English instructions... |
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102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
Cathy Duffy · Grove Publishing; 2015 edition
Format: Print book
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102 Top Picks makes it easy for home educators to select the right curriculum for each family situation and each child's learning style. Widely-recognized curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process: goal setting, figuring out which educational approach... |
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