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Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep

Kenneth Miller - ?Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover

The definitive story of the scientists who set out to answer two questions: "Why do we sleep?" and "How can we sleep better?" A century ago, sleep was considered a state of nothingness - even a primitive habit that we could learn to overcome. Then, an immigrant scientist...
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Breaking Through: My Life in Science

Katalin Karikó - Crown
Format: Hardcover

A story of perseverance and the power of convictions from the groundbreaking immigrant scientist whose decades-long research led to the COVID-19 vaccines, hailed as "an inspiration" by Bill Gates"A riveting testament to resilience and the power of unwavering belief."...
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

Oliver Sacks - Vintage
Format: Hardcover

In his most extraordinary book, the bestselling author of Awakenings and "poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) recounts the case histories of patients inhabiting the compelling world of neurological disorders, from those who are no longer able to recognize common objects...
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The Hank Show: How a House-Painting, Drug-Running DEA Informant Built the Machine That Rules Our Lives

McKenzie Funk - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

The bizarre and captivating story of the most important person you've never heard of.The world we live in today, where everything is tracked by corporations and governments, originates with one manic, elusive, utterly unique man -- as prone to bullying as he was to fits of surpassing...
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The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works

Helen Czerski - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover

A scientist's exploration of the "ocean engine" -- the physics behind the ocean's systems -- and why it matters.All of Earth's oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water, life, and raw materials....
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Keeping Bees: Looking After an Apiary

Vivian Head - Arcturus Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Bees are an integral part of our environment, and by keeping your own you can contribute to their survival as well as ensuring a constant supply of tasty, nutritious honey.. Packed with practical and professional advice, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone wanting to try their...
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In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees

Anthony D. Fredericks - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover

An extraordinary journey to visit the oldest trees in the United States that beautifully reveals the connection between humans and natural history - a perfect read for nature lovers and fans of The Hidden Life of Trees.. Follow award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks's adventures...
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The Future of Us: The Science of What We'll Eat, Where We'll Live, and Who We'll Be

Jay Ingram - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

A fascinating look at the cutting-edge science and technologies that are on the cusp of changing everything from where we'll live, how we'll look, and who we'll be, by the popular science broadcaster and bestselling author Jay Ingram.. Where will we live? How will we get around?...
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Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World's Most Vulnerable Places ("An important account"—Bill McKibben)

Christopher Pollon - Greystone Books
Format: Hardcover

A harrowing journey through the past, present, and future of mining, this expertly-researched account ends on a vision for how industry can better serve the needs of humanity.A race is on to exploit the last bonanzas of gold, silver, and industrial metals left on Earth. These metals are not only...
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