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Galileo: And the Science Deniers
Mario Livio - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter... |
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How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth
Terry Virts - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover
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A wildly entertaining account of the rules, lessons, procedures, and experiences of space travel, How to Astronaut is a book that will appeal to anyone - male or female, young or old - with even a passing interest in space. Written by Col. Terry Virts, a former astronaut, space shuttle... |
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Do Dragons Exist? (Fact or Fiction?)
Peter Finn - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years--and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur... |
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You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything
Walter Hickey - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover
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In You Are What You Watch, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey explains the power of entertainment to change our biology, our beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how nations gain power through entertainment.. Virtually anyone who has ever watched a profound movie, a powerful... |
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One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet
Heather White - Harper Horizon
Format: Hardcover
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The climate crisis is the biggest challenge of our time, and we all have a unique role to play. Start here and now with this book. In this revolutionary call to action, unlock your superpower through a daily practice of sustainability.Noted environmentalist Heather White offers an easy-to-follow... |
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Simply Astronomy
DK - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Astronomy is the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Each pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before. Beginning with a chapter on the Universe... |
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The Archipelago of Hope: Wisdom and Resilience from the Edge of Climate Change
Gleb Raygorodetsky - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover
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An enlightening global journey reveals the inextricable links between Indigenous cultures and their lands -- and how it can form the foundation for climate change resilience around the world.One cannot turn on the news today without a report on an extreme weather event or the latest update... |
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From Where Comes the Universe?: A Layman's Guide to the Physics of Empty Space
Dennis Morris
Format: Paperback
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This book is a non-mathematical description of our present understanding of the nature of empty space and time. It is written to be easily understood by the intelligent lay person.After centuries with only little advance in our understanding of the physics of empty space, there have been... |
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