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Flashes of Creation: George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, and the Great Big Bang Debate
Paul Halpern - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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Today, the Big Bang is so entrenched in our understanding of the cosmos that to doubt it would seem crazy. But as Paul Halpern shows in Flashes of Creation, just decades ago its mere mention caused sparks to fly. At the center of the debate were Russian American physicist George Gamow and British... |
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The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away
PATRICK JOHNSON - Adams Media
Format: Paperback
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Explore the physics behind the world of Star Wars, with engaging topics and accessible information that shows how we're closer than ever before to creating technology from the galaxy far, far away - perfect for every Star Wars fan!Ever wish you could have your very own lightsaber like... |
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Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
R Beau Lotto - Hachette Audio
Format: Audiobook
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Beau Lotto, the world-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and two-time TED speaker, takes us on a tour of how we perceive the world - and how disrupting it leads us to create and innovate. Perception is the foundation of human experience, but few of us understand why we see what we do, much... |
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Algebra II Essentials For Dummies
Mary Jane Sterling - For Dummies
Format: Paperback
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Algebra II Essentials For Dummies (9781119590873) was previously published as Algebra II Essentials For Dummies (9780470618400) . While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.... |
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Seven Flowers: And How They Shaped Our World
Jennifer Potter - Overlook Books
Format: Hardcover
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The lotus. The lily. The sunflower. The opium poppy. The rose. The tulip. The orchid. Seven flowers, each with its own story full of surprises and secrets, each affecting the world around us in subtle but powerful ways. But what is the nature of their power and how did it develop? Why have... |
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The Science of Sleep: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
Wallace B Mendelson - University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover
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We often hear that humans spend one third of their lives sleeping - and most of us would up that fraction if we could. Whether we're curling up for a brief lunchtime catnap, catching a doze on a sunny afternoon, or clocking our solid eight hours at night, sleeping is normally a reliable... |
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The History of Libya
Bukola A. Oyeniyi - Greenwood
Format: Hardcover
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Covers Libyan history from the prehistoric period through the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic/Ottoman periods to Italian colonization, independence, and the 2011 uprising and civil war.* Includes a timeline of significant events, providing students with an at-a-glance overview of Libya's... |
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