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Maverick Genius: The Pioneering Odyssey of Freeman Dyson
Phillip F. Schewe · Thomas Dunne Books Format: Hardcover
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Scientist. Innovator. Rebel. For decades, Freeman Dyson has been regarded as one of the worlds most important thinkers. The Atlantic wrote, In the range of his genius, Freeman Dyson is heir to Einstein - a visionary who has reshaped thinking in fields from math to astrophysics to medicine,... |
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Birding (Nature Company Guides)
Terence Lindsey · Time-Life Books; First Edition edition Pages: 288 Format: Hardcover
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Clearly written by an international team of ornithologists and well illustrated, this is an introduction to birds and birding for people with an interest in the topic but little prior knowledge. Three introductory chapters cover the basics of avian biology, attracting birds to one's... |
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Planet of the Bugs: Evolution and the Rise of Insects
Scott Richard Shaw · University Of Chicago Press Format: Hardcover
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Dinosaurs, however toothy, did not rule the earth - and neither do humans. But what were and are the true potentates of our planet? Insects, says Scott Richard Shaw - millions and millions of insect species. Starting in the shallow oceans of ancient Earth and ending in the far reaches of outer... |
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Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
Neil deGrasse Tyson · W.W. Norton & Co. Pages: 336 Format: Print book
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Origins explores cosmic science's stunning new insights into the formation and evolution of our universe--of the cosmos, of galaxies and galaxy clusters, of stars within galaxies, of planets that orbit those stars, and of different forms of life that take us back to the first three... |
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Pre-Algebra DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition
Allan Bluman · McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition Format: Paperback
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Preempt your anxiety about PRE-ALGEBRA! Ready to learn math fundamentals but cant seem to get your brain to function? No problem! Add Pre-Algebra Demystified, Second Edition, to the equation and youll solve your dilemma in no time. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide... |
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The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution
Richard Dawkins · Houghton Mifflin Pages: 673 Format: Print book
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The renowned biologist and thinker Richard Dawkins presents his most expansive work yet: a comprehensive look at evolution, ranging from the latest developments in the field to his own provocative views. Loosely based on the form of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Dawkins's Tale takes... |
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How It Began: A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe
Chris Impey · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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A majestic account of the most fascinating phenomena in our universe -- and the science behind them. In this vibrant, eye-opening tour of milestones in the history of our universe, Chris Impey guides us through space and time, leading us from the familiar sights of the night sky to the dazzlingly... |
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Origin Story: A Big History of Everything
DAVID CHRISTIAN · Little, Brown and Company Pages: 368 Format: Hardcover
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A captivating history of the universe -- from before the dawn of time through the far reaches of the distant future.Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from... |
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Zapped: From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light
Bob Berman · Little, Brown and Company Pages: 272 Format: Hardcover
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How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see,... |
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Why Science Does Not Disprove God
Amir Aczel · HarperCollins Pages: 288 Format: Hardcover
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The renowned science writer, mathematician, and bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem masterfully refutes the overreaching claims the "New Atheists," providing millions of educated believers with a clear, engaging explanation of what science really says, how there's... |
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Red Nile: A Biography of the World's Greatest River
Robert Twigger · Thomas Dunne Books Format: Hardcover
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From religion, to language, to the stories rooted in our faith and history books, the Nile River has proven to be a constant fixture in mankind’s tales. In this dazzling, idiosyncratic journey from ancient times to the Arab Spring, Red Nile navigates a meandering course through... |
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