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New Titles - Science
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Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable
WILLIAM SHATNER · ST MARTIN'S Press
Pages: 304
Format: Print book
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From his first time riding as a child, William Shatner has felt a deep love for horses. Whether seated in the saddle, communicating with them, or simply appreciating their beauty, his bond with these majestic animals is deep. For decades he has sought to share his joy -- with children,... |
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Strange Science
Portable Press (San Diego · Portable Press
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
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This amazing volume from the Bathroom Readers' Institute contains the strangest short science articles from dozens of Bathroom Readers - along with 50 all-new pages. From the oddest theories to the most astounding discoveries to the biggest blunders, Strange Science has all the facts... |
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Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses
Patti Polk · Krause Publications
Pages: 352
Format: Flexibound
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A rockhound's must-have resource! Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this new and completely revised and expanded edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. This guide... |
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Weather of North America
JACK WILLIAMS · NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOC
Pages: 180
Format: Print book
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Everybody talks about the weather but how many really understand it? This little book is a basic reference on storms, sky phenomena, global patterns of wind and pressure, weather forecasting techniques, interpreting cloud formations, and extreme weather safety. Each one of 144 featured... |
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The Age of Genomes: Tales from the Front Lines of Genetic Medicine
STEVEN MONROE LIPKIN · Beacon Press
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
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A leading geneticist explores what promises to be one of the most transformative advances in health and medicine in historyAlmost every week, another exciting headline appears about new advances in the field of genetics. Genetic testing is experiencing the kind of exponential growth once... |
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The Physics of Everyday Things: The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day
James Kakalios · Crown
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Physics professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep our daily lives running, from our smart phones and digital "clouds" to x-ray machines and hybrid vehicles. Most of us are clueless... |
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We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe
Jorge Cham · Riverhead Books
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
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Prepare to learn everything we still don't know about our strange, mostly mysterious universe. PHD Comics creator Jorge Cham and particle physicist Daniel Whiteson have teamed up to spelunk through the enormous gaps in our cosmological knowledge, armed with their popular infographics,... |
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