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The Outer Planets: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerThis valuable beginners guide to the outer planets will offer lots of fascinating facts about the three farthest planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. It talks about their satelites, moons, rings, and formation, age, mass, and other important facts. The book also offers a glimpse into the past and how the different planets were discovered by ancient and more recent astronomers. Also offers a glossary of terms and a bibliography of further reading.
Saturn (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerThis small book, al be it, small, is chock full of fascinating facts about the sixth planet from the Sun Saturn. It talks about its physical make up, its history and discoveries made about it over the years, as well as some interesting facts about its mythology. Worth a look if you are at all interested in astronomy.
Charles Darwin: Evolution and Natural Selection
by Charles Darwin Bert James Loewenberg"On the twenty-fourth of November, 1859, the London publishing house of John Murray issued a small green-backed volume. The volume was entitled On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.1 Charles Robert Darwin, the author, was a scientist who had written on geological and zoological topics with monographic competence. He had also written an interesting travel account which had reached a much wider public. As a naturalist on H. M. S. Beagle, an admiralty vessel engaged in a routine survey, he had reported findings in many areas of natural history and had also recorded his experiences in foreign lands." -opening paragraph
Snakes (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisWhere do snakes live? What do snakes eat? How big are snakes? Are all snakes dangerous? Find out the answers to these questions and learn all about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of snakes.
The Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age
by Walter A. McdougallThis highly acclaimed study approaches the space race as a problem in comparative public policy. Drawing on published literature, archival sources in both the United States and Europe, interviews with many of the key participants, and important declassified material, such as the National Security Council's first policy paper on space, McDougall examines U.S., European, and Soviet space programs and their politics. Opening with a short account of Nikolai Kibalchich, a late nineteenth-century Russian rocketry theoretician, McDougall argues that the Soviet Union made its way into space first because it was the world's first "technocracy"―which he defines as "the institutionalization of technological change for state purpose." He also explores the growth of a political economy of technology in both the Soviet Union and the United States.<P><P> Pulitzer Prize Winner
Jupiter (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerThis short but informative book gives many fascinating facts about the Planet Jupiter. The book outlines the planet's history and scientific discovers about it through the ages. It talks about the planets place in mythology, as well as what NASA has discovered about its composition. Contains a glossary of terms, recommended books to read, and some very fascinating facts about its many moons. Worth reading for anyone interested in the planet Jupiter.
The Planet Earth and The Universe (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerThis short yet informative book discusses the Big Bang Theory, and how the planets were formed, as well as the debates of ancient astronomers whether the earth was the center of the Universe or if the sun was. Informative facts about the Earth as a planet, and interesting facts about its moon. Worth reading if interested in fundamental astronomy or the planets. Great for all ages. Scientific terms are defined in the text and in a glossary. Picture captions give meat to the story.
The Outer Edge: Classic Investigations of the Paranormal
by Tom Genoni Barry Karr Joe NiekellInvestigations into celestial portents, extraterrestrials, fortune telling, and visions of death.
Mercury and the Sun (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerHave you ever wondered where Mercury gots its name? What causes Solar Flares? Or Solar Winds? Or what are Sun Spots exactly? Learn the answers to these and other interesting questions in this simple read introductory book to Mercury and the Sun. You will learn about Mercury's composition, the different layers of the Sun and much more. Worth a look for any star gazers.
Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained By its Most Brilliant Teacher
by Matthew Sands Robert B. Leighton Richard FeynmanEssentials Of Physics told by its Most Brilliant Richard P. Feynmen Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was widely recognized as the most creative physicist of the post-World War II period. His career was extraordinarily expansive. From his contributions to the development of the atomic bomb at Los Alamos during World War II to his work in quantum electrodynamics, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1965, Feynman was celebrated for his brilliant and irreverent approach to physics. It was Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman, at the California Institute of Technology, delivered a series of lectures that revolutionized the teaching of physics around the world. SIX EASY PIECES, taken from these famous Lectures on Physics, represents the most accessible material from this series. In these six chapters, Feynman introduces the general reader to the following topics: atoms, basic physics, the relationship of physics to other topics, energy, gravitation, and quantum force. With his dazzling and inimitable wit, Feynman presents each discussion without equations or technical jargon. Readers will remember how�using ice water and rubber�Feynman demonstrated with stunning simplicity to a nationally televised audience the physics of the 1986 Challenger disaster. It is precisely this ability �the clear and direct illustration of complex theories�that made Richard Feynman one of the most distinguished educators in the world. Filled with wonderful examples and clever illustrations, SlX EASY PIECES is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of physics by one of the most admired and accessible scientists of our time.
Health and Wellness (7th Edition)
by Kelli Mccormack Brown Eric Golanty Gordon EdlinA text for an introductory class about health. Textbook has not been proofread.
Metals and How to Weld Them (second edition)
by T. B. JeffersonIn addition to the information a student would need in order to learn to be an arc welder, this book has an appendix with metallurgy terms. That and its detailed index make this a useful reference tool for those working in careers where welding is an essential skill. There are many different metals, and there is a science of welding. Not just any metals can be bonded together. Each metal has its own properties and uses. There is also a chapter on precious metals.
Ariviyal (Science) 10th Standard - Tamilnadu Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingAriviyal (Science) Textbook for the 10th Standard Students, preparing for Tamil Nadu State Board Exam.
Science 10th Standard - Tamilnadu Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingScience Textbook for the 10th Standard Students preparing for Tamil Nadu State Board Exam.
Handbook of Functional Neuroimaging of Cognition
by Roberto Cabeza Alan KingstoneThe theoretical and methodological developments in the use of functional neuroimaging techniques to study the neural basis of cognition, from early scientific efforts to link brain and behavior to the latest applications of fMRI and PET methods.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Provider Handbook
by Dr Karl DisqueWelcome to the Save a Life Initiative: Bloodborne Pathogens Course. This course is intended to help you prepare to address the health concerns inherent in caring for others and the possible damage the microscopic world can inflict. Unlike traditional academic curricula, you will learn actionable ways to practice and prepare for the bacteria and pathogens you may encounter in your career. If you become exposed to bloodborne pathogens, you will have the knowledge to reduce the chances of disease transmission and protect others, including co-workers and patients, from possible infection. This course consists of the materials and information necessary to protect yourself and those around you from being exposed to blood or blood-containing items that you may come into contact with throughout the course of your job. This training may be required as part of your training for bloodborne pathogens by your employer. In addition, such training is required annually by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). Your employer will provide you with additional training, which will be referred to as an Exposure Control Plan (ECP), on bloodborne pathogens as indicated by your role and responsibilities in your organization. This course is written by Dr. Karl F. Disque, a board certified anesthesiologist and registered pharmacist. Dr. Disque has certified thousands of healthcare professionals with his courses in CPR, AED, and First Aid, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). This is one of the most effective and user-friendly training manuals on the market because it was created by a team dedicated to life support education with the goal of training people to help save lives. This manual is the primary training material for certification courses provided by National Health Care Provider Solutions (www.nhcps.com).
Let’s Fly, Wilbur and Orville!
by Peter Roop Connie RoopWilbur and Orville Wright are famous. They invented the first airplane. Do you know something you use that they invented before the airplane? Wilbur and Orville's mother liked to build things, too. Do you know what toy she made for her children? The Wright brothers built airplanes as adults. Do you know what flying toys they built when they were young? Wilbur and Orville were excellent athletes. Do you know what sports they played? The Wright brothers never graduated from high school. But did you know that they both received college degrees? The Wright brothers built many toys as adults. Do you know what toy taught them the most about flying? Wilbur and Orville chose to fly their first airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Do you know why they picked Kitty Hawk? Wilbur and Orville had to decide who would be the first to fly in their airplane. Do you know how they decided? Wilbur and Orville Wright received medals for their airplane work. Do you know that another Wright child also received a special medal for helping them? The answers to these questions lie in who Wilbur and Orville Wright were as boys and as young men. This book is about Wilbur and Orville Wright before they made history.
Chesapeake Bay Walk
by David Owen BellFrom the Book Jacket: What Awesome Chesapeake does for older children, this book will do for youngsters ages four to nine-awaken them to the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay and the life in and around it. Written by the same author, Chesapeake Bay Walk takes young children and their parents or teachers on an unforgettable shoreline journey. On a stroll through its pages, they can find soft-bellied bullies, birds once hunted for their feathers, crabs older than dinosaurs, "bald" five-year-olds, and living prehistoric creatures made of water. David Owen Bell, author of Awesome Chesapeake and Chesapeake Bay Walk, has been involved in children's outdoor education for many years. Jennifer Heyd Wharton, a watercolorist, has also illustrated four children's books.
The Norton History of the Human Sciences
by Roger M. SmithWritings and information from throughout history.
In the Name of Science: A History of Secret Programs, Medical Research, and Human Experimentation
by Andrew GoliszekExplores the good and the bad surrounding such practice.