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Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet
Leonard David · National Geographic Soc
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the red planet and human habitation of Mars isn t much farther off. In October 2015, NASA declared Mars an achievable goal; that same season, Ridley Scott and Matt Damon s"The Martian"drew crowds into theaters, signaled by its nearly... |
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HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship
Nadine Strossen · Oxford University Press
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
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HATE dispels misunderstandings plaguing our perennial debates about "hate speech vs. free speech," showing that the First Amendment approach promotes free speech and democracy, equality, and societal harmony. We hear too many incorrect assertions that "hate speech" -- which... |
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Beyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters
Michael S. Roth · Yale University Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Contentious debates over the benefitsor drawbacksof a liberal education are as old as America itself. From Benjamin Franklin to the Internet pundits, critics of higher education have attacked its irrelevance and elitismoften calling for more vocational instruction. Thomas Jefferson, by contrast,... |
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Criminal Justice: A Very Short Introduction
Julian V Roberts · Oxford University Press, 2015.
Pages: 137
Format: Print book
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The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of different countries around the world.... |
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Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets
Charles P Wohlforth · Pantheon Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer: a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable.We are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increasingly... |
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The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future
Kevin Kelly · Viking
Pages: 328
Format: Print book
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A New York Times BestsellerFrom one of our leading technology thinkers and writers, a guide through the twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years and transform our livesMuch of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable, driven by technological... |
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Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
Mary Roach · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 285
Format: Print book
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A New York Times / National Bestseller "America's funniest science writer" (Washington Post) Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war.Grunt tackles the science behind... |
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On Your Case: A Comprehensive, Compassionate
Lisa Green · William Morrow
Format: Hardcover
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Television legal analyst and attorney Lisa Green offers something new: a witty, direct and empowering legal guide for women, filled with accessible information they can employ to understand and respond to common legal issues throughout their lives, from dating, marriage, and kids to jobs,... |
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The end of sex and the future of human reproduction
Henry T Greely · Harvard University Press
Pages: 381
Format: Print book
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Within twenty, maybe forty, years most people in developed countries will stop having sex for the purpose of reproduction. Instead, prospective parents will be told as much as they wish to know about the genetic makeup of dozens of embryos, and they will pick one or two for implantation,... |
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Lit Up: One Reporter. Three Schools. Twenty-Four Books That Can Change Lives.
David Denby · Henry Holt, 2015.
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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A bestselling author and distinguished critic goes back to high school to find out whether books can shape livesIt's no secret that millions of American teenagers, caught up in social media, television, movies, and games, don't read seriously-they associate sustained reading with duty or work,... |
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BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY; DELUXE 10TH EDITION
Bryan A Garner · Thomson West; 10 Deluxe edition
Format: Hardcover
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The deluxe edition of this law dictionary contains more than 50,000 terms, earliest usage dates for nearly all terms, pronunciation guidance, Latin maxims, and more. For more than a century, Black s Law Dictionary has been the gold standard for the language of law. Today, it s the most... |
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Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life
David R Montgomery · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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A MacArthur Fellow's impassioned call to make agriculture sustainable by ditching the plow, covering the soil, and diversifying crop rotations.The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared... |
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Soft Circuits: Crafting e-Fashion with DIY Electronics
Rafi Santo · The MIT Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Soft Circuits introduces students to the world of wearable technology. Using Modkit, an accessible DIY electronics toolkit, students learn to create e-textile cuffs, "electrici-tee" shirts, and solar-powered backpacks. Students also... |
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Quick & Legal Will Book
Denis Clifford · NOLO
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
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Make your own legal will, quickly & easily! If you want to create a will without the trouble, the Quick & Legal Will Book is the simplest and fastest way to reach your goal. Get the forms and step-by-step instructions to make a basic will that meets your needs with this all-in-one... |
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