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Organic chemistry i for dummies

Arthur Winter · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

"Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, " 2nd Edition (9781119293378) was previously published as "Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, " 2nd Edition (9781118828076) . While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should...
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The Biological Mind: How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are

Alan Jasanoff · Basic Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A pioneering neuroscientist argues that we are more than our brainsTo many, the brain is the seat of personal identity and autonomy. But the way we talk about the brain is often rooted more in mystical conceptions of the soul than in scientific fact. This blinds us to the physical realities...
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We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement that Restores the Planet

XIUHTEZCATL MARTINEZ · Rodale Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Challenge the status quo, change the face of activism, and confront climate change head on with the ultimate blueprint for taking action.Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a 16-year-old climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful new voice on the front lines of a global youth-led movement. He and his group...
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Smokejumper: A Memoir by One of America's Most Select Airborne Firefighters

Jason A. Ramos · William Morrow & Company
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A rare inside look at the thrilling world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature's blazes.Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier...
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My Brief History

Stephen Hawking · Bantam
Format: Hardcover

NATIONAL BESTSELLERStephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns his gaze inward for a revealing look at his own life and intellectual evolution....
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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life

J. Craig Venter · Viking Adult
Format: Hardcover

The renowned scientist and author of A Life Decoded examines the creation of life in the new field of synthetic genomics In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create “synthetic life”—putting humankind at the threshold of the most important...
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The Handy Chemistry Answer Book

Justin P. Lomont · Visible Ink Press
Format: Paperback

Simplifying the complex chemical reactions that take place in everyday through the well-stated answers for more than 600 common chemistry questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and professionals alike. The book covers everything from the history, major personalities,...
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Making Sense of Human Anatomy and Physiology: A Learner-Friendly Approach

Earle Abrahamson · North Atlantic Books
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback

Designed to be user-friendly and informative for both students and teachers, this book provides a road map for understanding problems and issues that arise in the study of anatomy and physiology. Students will find tips to develop specific study skills that lead to maximum understanding...
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Idiot's Guides: Algebra I

Carolyn Wheater · Alpha
Format: Print book

Starting with the very basics and reinforcing concepts with practice and tips along the way, Idiot's Guides: Algebra I makes a complex subject easier to grasp and helps students and adult learners clear the hurdle that can stand between them and their academic goals. Special sidebars...
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Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

HANS ROSLING · Flatiron Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends -- what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school...
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The Big Book of Maker Skills

Chris Hackett · Weldon Owen
Format: Print book

Makers, get ready. This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level—from basic wood- and metalworking skills to plugged-in fun with power tools, from cutting-edge electronics play to 3-D printing wizardry. Join Chris Hackett, Popular Science...
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Pre-calculus Demystified, Second Edition

Rhonda Huettenmueller · McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition
Format: Paperback

Your step-by-step solution to mastering precalculus Understanding precalculus often opens the door to learning more advanced and practical math subjects, and can also help satisfy college requisites. Precalculus Demystified, Second Edition, is your key to mastering this sometimes tricky...
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Algebra II essentials for dummies

Sterling · For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Passing grades in two years of algebra courses are required for high school graduation. Algebra II Essentials For Dummies covers key ideas from typical second-year Algebra coursework to help students get up to speed. Free of ramp-up material, Algebra II Essentials For Dummies sticks...
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The Gathering Wind: Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea

Gregory A. Freeman · NAL Hardcover
Format: Hardcover

In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty, an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic—a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most...
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Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies

Michael Matson · For Dummies; 1 edition
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

This is the easy way to get a grip on inorganic chemistry. Inorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, "Inorganic...
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