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  • The wonders of radium

    In "The Wonders of Radium," Maynard Shipley offers a penetrating exploration of radium's transformative impact on science, medicine, and society during the early 20th century. Through meticulous research and articulate prose, Shipley delves into the marvels of radium, weaving through its discovery, the scientific advancements it inspired, and the ethical dilemmas it posed. His literary style ... Read more

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  • X-Ray, Violet Ray and Other Rays

    An early twentieth-century scientific overview explaining radiation, X-rays, and their emerging applications in modern medicine. ... Read more

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  • X-Ray Violet Ray And Other Rays With Their Use In Modern Medicine

    Explore the fascinating intersection of science and medicine with Maynard Shipley in X-Ray Violet Ray And Other Rays With Their Use In Modern Medicine, an audiobook that illuminates the groundbreaking discoveries and applications of various types of rays in healthcare. Shipley’s work makes complex scientific concepts accessible, offering listeners insight into the transformative impact of modern ... Read more

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    Wonders of Radium, The

    Narrated by Jason Miller ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 33 min

    The Wonders of Radium by Maynard Shipley is a captivating scientific exploration of one of the most fascinating discoveries of the early 20th century. Written in a time of scientific revolution, this work explains the origin, nature, and wide-ranging applications of radium, a radioactive element famously discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Shipley skillfully translates complex scientific ... Read more

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  • A Little History of Science

    by William Bynum ...
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    A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages“In Mr. Bynum’s telling, a little history goes a long way.”—Alan Hirshfeld, Wall Street JournalFor readers of all ages, this inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of ... Read more

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  • 100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World

    by Colin Salter ...
    Arranged in chronological order from the early Greek mathematicians, Euclid and Archimedes through to present-day Nobel Prize winners, 100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding.Each entry describes the story of the research, the significance of the science and its impact on the scientific world. There is also a resume of each ... Read more

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  • The Spark of Life: Electricity in the Human Body

    Electricity in the Human Body

    A lively exploration of the surprising role that electricity plays in our bodies.What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the ... Read more

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  • Please Explain

    Australia's favourite scientist's twenty-sixth book!'What are the facts? Again and again and again - what are the facts? Shun wishful thinking ... avoid opinion ... facts are your single clue. Get the facts!'- time Enough for Love, Robert Heinlein Does eating celery make you lighter? Do you have to be dying to have a near-death experience? Is a yawn a silent, natural scream for air; and if a ... Read more

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  • The Hair of the Dog

    And Other Scientific Surprises

    by Karl Sabbagh ...
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  • The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments

    A dazzling, irresistible collection of the ten most groundbreaking and beautiful experiments in scientific history.With the attention to detail of a historian and the storytelling ability of a novelist, New York Times science writer George Johnson celebrates these groundbreaking experiments and re-creates a time when the world seemed filled with mysterious forces and scientists were in awe of ... Read more

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  • The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects

    by Carol Cooper ...
    Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history, ... Read more

    $26.99 CAD