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  • The Scientific Companion, 2nd ed.

    Exploring the Physical World with Facts, Figures, and Formulas

    by Cesare Emiliani ...
    Series series Wiley Popular Scienc
    ". . . infuses into the reader the conviction that science is exciting and can be understood by everyone." --American ScientistThis new edition of the critically acclaimed Scientific Companion offers a comprehensive introduction to the physical sciences: physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, biology, atmospheric science, and oceanography. Emiliani traces the evolution of the ... Read more

    $19.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Billions & Billions

    Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

    by Carl Sagan ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us.These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial?

    . . . and Other Questions from the Astronomers' In-box at the Vatican Observatory

    by Paul Mueller, Guy Consolmagno SJ ...
    Witty and thought provoking, two Vatican astronomers shed provocative light on some of the strange places where religion and science meet.“Imagine if a Martian showed up, all big ears and big nose like a child’s drawing, and he asked to be baptized. How would you react?” —Pope Francis, May, 2014Pope Francis posed that question—without insisting on an answer!—to provoke deeper reflection about ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

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  • The System of the World

    by Isaac Newton ...
    The universe explained. The laws that govern everything. A revolution in science. In The System of the World, Isaac Newton presents a groundbreaking explanation of the natural laws that shape the motion of celestial bodies and the structure of the universe. As a more accessible companion to his larger work Principia, this book explores gravity, planetary motion, and the mechanics of the cosmos in ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Decoding the Heavens

    A 2,000-Year-Old Computer -- and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets

    by Jo Marchant ...
    In Decoding the Heavens, Jo Marchant tells for the first time the full story of the hundred-year quest to decipher the ancient Greek computer known as the Antikythera Mechanism. Along the way she unearths a diverse cast of remarkable characters and explores the deep roots of modern technology in ancient Greece and the medieval European and Islamic worlds. At its heart, this is an epic adventure ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Periodic Table

    A Field Guide to the Elements

    by Paul Parsons, Gail Dixon ...
    **The Periodic Table is one of the most recognizable images in science - and in our culture. Its 118 elements make up everything on our planet and in the entire universe.But how many of us actually know how to interpret its distinctive design? And what does its unique arrangement tell us about the behaviour of each element in the world around us?**The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Mushroom Rainbow

    by Irina Entin ...
    The reader is introduced to the basic principles of mushroom hunting. Different mushroom characteristics are explained to facilitate a thorough identification process. Only the 18 most identifiable and delicious edible mushrooms are included here with a focus on Northeast North America. The 5 deadliest mushrooms are also included. The mushrooms are all sorted by color. Each mushroom description ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Introduction to Planetary Geomorphology

    by Ronald Greeley ...
    Nearly all major planets and moons in our Solar System have been visited by spacecraft and the data they have returned has revealed the incredible diversity of planetary surfaces. Featuring a wealth of images, this textbook explores the geological evolution of the planets and moons. Introductory chapters discuss how information gathered from spacecraft is used to unravel the geological ... Read more

    $95.99 USD

  • Larvae of the North American Caddisfly Genera (Trichoptera)

    by Glenn Wiggins ...
    Series series Heritage
    Caddisflies are one of the most diverse groups of organisms living in freshwater habitats, and their larvae are involved in energy transfer at several levels within these communities. Caddisfly larvae are also remarkable because of the exquisite food-catching nets and portable cases they construct with silk and selected pieces of plant and rock materials.This book is the most comprehensive ... Read more

    $44.69 USD

  • Planets: Ours And Others - From Earth To Exoplanets

    by Therese Encrenaz ...
    What is a planet? The answer may seem obvious; still, the definition of a planet has continuously evolved over the centuries, and their number has changed following successive discoveries. In 2006, the decision endorsed by the International Astronomical Union to remove Pluto from the list of planets has well illustrated the difficulty associated with their definition. The recent discovery of ... Read more

    $20.89 USD

  • A Ray of Light in a Sea of Dark Matter

    by Charles Keeton ...
    Series series Pinpoints
    What’s in the dark? Countless generations have gazed up at the night sky and asked this question—the same question that cosmologists ask themselves as they study the universe.The answer turns out to be surprising and rich. The space between stars is filled with an exotic substance called “dark matter” that exerts gravity but does not emit, absorb, or reflect light. The space between galaxies is ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Astronavigation

    A Method for Determining Exact Position by the Stars

    by K.A. Zischka ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book acts as a manual for the ancient methods of navigating by the stars, which continue to provide the sailor or pilot with a timeless means of determining location. Despite the prevalence of GPS, a comprehensive set of formulae that can be evaluated on any inexpensive scientific calculator in the event of a catastrophic software or systems failure is a vital failsafe. It also serves as a ... Read more

    $179.09 USD