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Voyaging in Strange Seas: The Great Revolution in Science
David Knight · Yale University Press Format: Book |
In 1492 Columbus set out across the Atlantic; in 1776 American colonists declared their independence. Between these two events old authorities collapsedLuther’s Reformation divided churches, and various discoveries revealed the ignorance of the ancient Greeks and Romans. A new,... |
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The Perfect Theory
Pedro G Ferreira · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: 288 Format: Paperback |
Physicists have been exploring, debating, and questioning the general theory of relativity ever since Albert Einstein first presented it in 1915. In this sweeping narrative of science and culture, astrophysicist Pedro Ferreira brings general relativity to life through the story of the brilliant... |
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Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography
David Bodanis · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: 288 Format: Print book |
From the best-selling author of E=mc2, a brisk, accessible biography of Albert Einstein that reveals the genius and hubris of the titan of modern physics Widely considered the greatest genius of all time, Albert Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos with his general theory... |
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CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae, 31st Edition
Daniel Zwillinger · Chapman and Hall/CRC; 31 edition Format: Hardcover |
A perennial bestseller, the 30th edition of CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae was the first "modern" edition of the handbook - adapted to be useful in the era of personal computers and powerful handheld devices. Now this version will quickly establish itself as the "user-friendly"... |
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Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard
George Adams · Timber Press |
You may already have a bird feeder in your yard, but you can attract a far wider range of species, and they will stay longer, if you create a bird-friendly landscape. Gardening for the Birds shows you how.With the right native plants, arranged to mimic natural ecosystems, you will provide... |
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All Fishermen Are Liars
John Gierach · Simon & Schuster, Incorporated Pages: 224 Format: Book |
"I have to go fishing; it's my job." John Gierach can say that and mean it. But fishing is only part of his job. The other part is writing about his fishing adventures. And that's the part we readers get to enjoy. In All Fishermen Are Liars, Gierach travels across North... |
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Galapagos : Discovery on Darwin's Island
David W. Steadman · Smithsonian Institution Press; 1 edition Pages: 208 Format: Paperback |
209 pages of high quality text, maps & photographs as fitting a Smithsonian product. There are also several excellent paintings of wildlife. |
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