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Bats: A World of Science and Mystery
M. Brock Fenton · University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover |
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There are more than 1,300 species of bats - or almost a quarter of the world's mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry "creatures of the night," consider the bat's fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat several thousand insects... |
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The Milky Way: An Insider's Guide
William H. Waller · Princeton University Press
Format: Hardcover |
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This book offers an intimate guide to the Milky Way, taking readers on a grand tour of our home Galaxy's structure, genesis, and evolution, based on the latest astronomical findings. In engaging language, it tells how the Milky Way congealed from blobs of gas and dark matter into a spinning... |
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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 Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments
Jim Baggott · Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover |
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Utterly beautiful. Profoundly disconcerting. Quantum theory is quite simply the most successful account of the physical universe ever devised. Its concepts underpin much of the twenty-first century technology that we now take for granted. But at the same time it has completely undermined... |
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Astronomy For Dummies
Stephen P. Maran · For Dummies; 3rd edition
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback |
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The fun and easy way to explore the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf From asteroids to black holes this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe Featuring updated star maps charts and an insert with gorgeous full-color... |
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Our Sun: Biography of a Star
Christopher Cooper · Race Point Publishing
Format: Hardcover |
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Our sun is one star among 50 billion in the galaxy. Our galaxy is only one among 50 billion in the universe. With a vastness this incomprehensible, it is easy to feel like we are mere specks of sand on an endless shore. But our sun is special. Though roughly 150 million kilometers separate... |
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The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado
Holly Bailey · Viking
Format: Hardcover |
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"A gripping, heartbreaking and heartwarming account of the monster tornado that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma in 2013." --Daniel James Brown, #1 NY Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat An acclaimed reporter returns to her hometown after the worst twister on record and emerges... |
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Einstein and the Quantum: The Quest of the Valiant Swabian
A. Douglas Stone · Princeton University Press; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover |
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Einstein and the Quantum reveals for the first time the full significance of Albert Einsteins contributions to quantum theory. Einstein famously rejected quantum mechanics, observing that God does not play dice. But, in fact, he thought more about the nature of atoms, molecules, and the emission... |
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Geek Physics: Surprising Answers to the Planet's Most Interesting Questions
Rhett Allain · Wiley; 1 edition
Format: Book |
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Have you ever wondered whether a human could really fly with wings like a bird's? What about how many zombies you could actually drive through? Or whether airplanes could save fuel by using iPads instead of paper safety manuals? How about whether Superman could really punch someone... |
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