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Genesis: The Story of How Everything Began

Guido Tonelli
Format: Hardcover

Curiosity and wonderment about the origins of the universe are at the heart of our experience of the world. From Hesiod's Chaos as found in his poem about the origins of the Greek gods, Theogony, to today's mind-bending theories of the multiverse, we have been consumed by the relentless...
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The Magick of Physics: Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life

Felix Flicker - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

An award-winning Oxford physicist draws on classic sci-fi, fantasy fiction, and everyday phenomena to explain and celebrate the magical properties of the world around us.. If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered...
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Desert Notebooks: A Road Map for the End of Time

Ben Ehrenreich - Counterpoint
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Robert Macfarlane or Elizabeth Rush, National Magazine Award winner and The Nation columnist Ben Ehrenreich layers climate science, mythologies, nature writing, and personal experiences into a stunning reckoning of our current moment and our all-too-human urge to grapple with...
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The Astronomy Book

DK - DK; Illustrated edition
Format: Paperback

We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will launch you on a wild...
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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity

Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network - Beacon Press
Format: Paperback

Most resources available for parents come out of the medical model of disability--from psychologists, educators, parents, and doctors--offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Furthermore, it is widely believed that many autistic girls and women are underdiagnosed, which...
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The Anthropocene Reviewed

John Green - Dutton
Format: Hardcover

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered...
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Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition

Elijah C Nealy - W.W Norton & Company
Format: Print book

A comprehensive guide to the medical, emotional, and social issues of trans kids.These days, it is practically impossible not to hear about some aspect of transgender life. Whether it is the bathroom issue in North Carolina, trans people in the military, or on television, trans life has become...
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Midwest Foraging: 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Burdock to Wild Peach

Lisa M. Rose - Timber Press
Format: Print book

From fields to woodlands, riverbeds, and lakesides - and even in our own neighborhoods - the beautiful Midwest is rich in delicious wild edibles. Herbalist, forager, and urban farmer Lisa M. Rose helps you find peppery watercress and delectable nettles at a nearby lake in the spring and nutritious...
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