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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 222
Format: Hardcover
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The #1 New York Times Bestseller: The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than... |
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What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves
Benjamin K Bergen · Basic Books
Pages: 271
Format: Hardcover
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It may be starred, beeped, and censored--yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains.Nearly everyone swears-whether it's over a few too many drinks,... |
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Idiot's Guides: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
Carolyn Wheater · Alpha
Format: Book
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Idiots Guides Basic Math and Pre-Algebra helps readers get up to speed and relearn the primary concepts of mathematics, geometry, and pre-algebra. Content includes basic math operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division word problems factors and multiples fractions, decimals,... |
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The Glass Universe
Dava Sobel · Viking
Pages: 324
Format: Print book
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New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel, the "inspiring" (People) , little-known true story of women's landmark contributions to astronomy"A joy to read." - The Wall Street JournalNamed one of the best books of the year by NPR, The Economist, Smithsonian,... |
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Easy Chemistry Step-by-Step
Marian DeWane · McGraw-Hill Education; 1 edition
Format: Book
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Youve come to the right place for the solution to learning chemistry quickly and easily! Easy Chemistry Step-by-Step is based on the idea that the quickest route to learning this subject is building a solid foundation in the basics. You wont find a lot of pointless discussion instead,... |
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The Astronomy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Night Sky and the Universe
Heather Couper · Firefly Books
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
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Interest in astronomy continues to grow stronger for readers of all ages. Recent astronomy titles, like History of Astronomy, have shown consistently strong sales. The Astronomy Bible is a comprehensive guide to the study of what lies beyond our planet. With this book readers can easily... |
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Human Medical Experimentation: From Smallpox Vaccines to Secret Government Programs
Frances R. Frankenburg MD · Greenwood
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover
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Intended for students and general readers alike, this encyclopedia covers the history of human medical experimentation, for better and worse, from the time of Hippocrates to the present.* Offers readers a broad understanding of human experimentation* Reviews experimentation from the point... |
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The Telomere Effect: The New Science of Living Younger
Elizabeth H Blackburn · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 398
Format: Print book
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The New York Times bestselling book coauthored by the Nobel Prize winner who discovered telomerase and telomeres' role in the aging process and the health psychologist who has done original research into how specific lifestyle and psychological habits can protect telomeres, slowing disease... |
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