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Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography
David Bodanis · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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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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Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs
David Grimm · Perseus Books Group
Pages: 337
Format: Hardcover
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Dogs are getting lawyers. Cats are getting kidney transplants. Could they one day be fellow citizens?Cats and dogs were once wild animals. Today, they are family members and surrogate children. A little over a century ago, pets didn't warrant the meager legal status of property. Now, they... |
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Idiot's Guides: Algebra II
Carolyn Wheater · Alpha Books
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
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Perhaps no subject strikes so much fear in the hearts of high school and college students as Algebra I, except of course its older, meaner sibling, Algebra II! Starting with reinforcing concepts from Algebra I and with lots of practice and tips along the way, Idiot's Guides: Algebra... |
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Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home
Chris Woodford · Bloomsbury Sigma, 2015. ©2015
Pages: 336
Format: Print book
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Using the modern home as a springboard, Atoms Under the Floorboards presents the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny... |
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Defending Your Castle: Build Catapults, Crossbows, Moats, Bulletproof Shields, and More Defensive Devices to Fend Off the Invading Hordes
William Gurstelle · Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book
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Your home is your castle, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Engineer William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, poses this fascinating... |
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Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies
Donna Rae Siegfried · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 360
Format: Print book
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Learn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery - which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions,... |
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Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants
Jane Goodall · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
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Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. In her wise and elegant new book, Jane Goodall blends her experience in nature with her enthusiasm for botany to give readers a deeper understanding of the world around... |
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The Secret Life of the Mind: How Your Brain Thinks, Feels, and Decides
MARIANO SIGMAN · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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From a world-renowned leader in neuroscience, a provocative, enthralling journey into the depths of the human mind.Where do our thoughts come from? How do we make choices and trust our judgments? What is the role of the unconscious? Can we manipulate our dreams? In this mind-bending international... |
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The Cellulite Myth: It's Not Fat, It's Fascia
ASHLEY BLACK · POST HILL PR
Pages: 200
Format: Print book
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The last book you'll ever need about cellulite, and the first book you need to take control and change your health forever! Forget everything you've ever been told about cellulite - it's a myth! Ashley Black, fascia pioneer, and body guru to the stars, unveils never before known secrets... |
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